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Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizing the Damaging Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace
Implicit bias, the unconscious associations that shape our thoughts and actions, is increasingly recognized as a crucial area of study. These biases often originate from our personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, societal norms, and media influences. This CLE program offers an in-depth exploration of implicit bias and its pervasive impact on the legal field and workplace dynamics. Attorneys will gain insights into how implicit biases can subtly influence behaviors and decision-maki... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Visas and "Green Card" Options for Research Scientists
Several visa and "green card" (permanent residence) categories are available to Research Scientists. Selecting which works best for your client depends on multiple factors, including whether the individual is sponsored for the visa/green card, their level of success, and whether they are able to provide strong evidence of their success and its impact on the field; the importance of their work to the country, and more. This CLE course will explore visa options, including the J-1, H-1B an... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Foundations of Asylum Law
This CLE course is designed for attorneys who are new to immigration, and specifically the practice of asylum law. The course will cover the basic requirements of asylum law and what is required for a respondent in EOIR court or an applicant in with USCIS including the basis of asylum law in the Immigration and Nationality Act, the need to fall within one of the protected grounds, and credible fear. Some other concepts covered will include dual nationality and firm resettlement rules.... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
No Mercy: Presenting a Successful Justification Defense
This innovative CLE takes you through the concepts and practice of presenting the defense of self-defense, or justification, at trial. Whether you are advanced practitioner looking to hone your skills, or just trying to learn basics, this lecture will cover all the steps involved in a successful justification defense, including the burden of proof; the reasonableness standard; discovery and investigation; voir dire; and the preparation and presentation of defense witnesses and evidence.... More Info
$501General Credit -
The State Of The Art of Investment Advisor Regulations
This CLE course explores the latest developments in Investment Adviser Regulation, focusing on practical steps for investment advisers in light of the Fifth Circuit's decision to vacate the SEC's recent Private Investment Adviser regulations. We'll examine why the SEC chose not to appeal the ruling and discuss the implications. The course will also cover emerging trends and best practices in artificial intelligence, the Marketing Rule, and other recent regulatory changes. Addit... More Info
$501General Credit -
Mastering Depositions: How to Command the Room with Authority and Civility
The goal of this CLE program is to assist attorneys in honing their deposition skills so as to better control witnesses and their adversary(s), while making their own client more comfortable. By sharing proven strategies, the program will give attendees an insight into how seasoned litigators and successful trial lawyers conduct depositions. The program further aims to help attorneys maximize the opportunities often wasted at depositions and in the process, maximize their chances of su... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Criminal Procedure: The 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments
This CLE lecture will cover issues such as what is a search and what is a seizure under the fourth amendment; search warrants, their issuance as well as their execution; exceptions to the search warrant requirement; stop and frisk; the exclusionary rule and exceptions to it; Miranda and the 5th amendment, and 14th amendment voluntariness of statements; as well as more briefly than other topics, the 6th amendment and the right to counsel. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Foreclosure 101: An Overview of the Process to Recover Real Property Across the Country
This CLE course provides a high level overview of the basic topics pertinent to practitioners interested in residential foreclosure for lenders across the nation. We will review standard documents, concepts, terms, and methods to achieve foreclosure at a high level, as well as common pitfalls and defenses that can be raised by homeowners in defending against foreclosure. More Info
$501General Credit -
From Pencils to Pixels: Advocating for Comic Book Creators in the Age of AI
This CLE course provides an expansive overview of the comic book industry. It covers the rise of digital comics, the importance of diverse representation, and the impact of AI on content creation and legal practices. Participants will delve into the implications of recent copyright and trademark rulings, such as Warner Chappell v. Nealy, which affirmed that copyright owners could seek damages for infringements regardless of when they occurred, and the Fair Use After Warhol decision, wh... More Info
$1503.25General Credits -
The Federal Estate Tax Return, IRS Form 706, in a Fluid Estate Tax Environment
With a Federal Estate Tax exclusion of over $13.6 Million, often there is not an actual 706 filing requirement. However, the estate tax exclusion is expected to drop by 50% at the end of 2025, and in the case of the death of the first spouse, a portability election will require the filing of the 706. In addition, the statute of limitations does not run unless a Form 706 is filed. This course will not only cover the nuts and bolts of filing the 706, but further explain certain strategi... More Info
$751.5General Credits