Washington DC CLE - Practice Management Courses
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Ethics of Legal Writing
This CLE course will look at five areas where attorneys sometimes get into ethical trouble through legal writing: frivolous writing, failure to cite adverse authority, incivility in legal writing, ghostwriting and plagiarism. In each of these areas, an attorney can help a client by knowing what the line is between ethical and unethical writing. The goal of the course is to help clarify how to figure out whether certain conduct is appropriate advocacy, or whether the conduct crosses the... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program
Attend this session to learn about the firm grouping structure and lessons learned during implementation. During this session, you will hear discussions around the firm grouping structure, lessons learned as a result of transformation, and what firms can expect going forward. After attending this session, you will be able to: Understand new organizational structures in the Exam, Specialist and Risk Monitoring Programs Discuss Risk Monitoring activities Discuss what firms can... More Info
$501General Credit -
Fintech Firms: Communications Compliance Topics
Join FINRA staff and industry panelists as they share insights on challenges and effective practices related to communications compliance for Fintech focused firms. The panel covers topical issues such as digital engagement practices, mobile applications, integrated product offerings, and crypto assets. Panelists answer questions and provide tips on the use of technology to help navigate this quickly evolving area. More Info
$501General Credit -
Five Steps to Protect Your Firm from Catastrophic Cyber Attacks
In this CLE program, you will learn the 5 critical steps needed to protect your law firm and client data from malicious cyber attacks. These crucial steps will dramatically increase your overall security stance and will lessen the chances of you becoming a victim to cybercriminals. Cyber attacks are on the rise and every business is at risk. More Info
$501General Credit -
Form CRS: Practical Considerations for Attorneys
Every attorney who is in the position of referring a client to a financial professional or firm needs to be aware of the firm's CRS, a new 2- to 4-page disclosure document that SEC-regulated firms must deliver to their clients. The CRS was adopted to help investors understand the different standards of care that apply to their financial professionals (investment advisers vs. broker-dealers vs. dual registrants), as well as conflicts of interest embedded in the firm's way of doing busi... More Info
$501General Credit -
Franchise Law: From Contract Negotiation to Litigation
This CLE will cover franchise agreements; from negotiation of the terms prior to signature as well as issues to address during the course of litigation and/or termination. Attendees will be guided through how to negotiate specific provisions that will affect a client’s rights, as well as which areas of the agreements are typically litigated and how to demand and get the necessary information to effectively represent clients in court. More Info
$501General Credit -
Getting and Keeping Cases From The Plaintiffs Perspective: Delivering on Your Promises of Performance
Our speakers will discuss how to realistically market your firm given your experience and firm resources. Not everyone can afford television and media advertising, so how to you get the word out. The panelists will also discuss ways to ensure your client relationships are maintained at a high level, and how your clients can contribute to your marketing efforts. This is a practical overview of the business of attracting clients and keeping them informed and responsive to your efforts.... More Info
$501General Credit -
Hot Topics in FinTech
Join FINRA staff and industry practitioners as they discuss the growing area of FinTech (Financial Technology). The session includes a discussion on new and innovative ways firms are integrating fintech into their business models and the importance of a strong compliance structure to address regulatory obligations. After attending this session, you will be able to: Gain a perspective on how “FinTech” is defined by various industry stakeholders Discuss the supervisory challenges of t... More Info
$501General Credit -
How Lawyers Can Represent Brokers Beyond Their State Licensing
Brokers want to make deals throughout the nation, and chafe at the idea that their single state license will limit their ability or right to legally work on deals in other states. License portability-which is NOT license reciprocity-will allow this to occur, when the broker cooperates with a licensee of the state where the property is located. However, different states have different limitations on just what these out of state brokers can legally do. Learn how to find, inter... More Info
$501General Credit -
How Not to Lose Your Case at a Plaintiff’s Deposition
This CLE course will cover the unique pitfalls of defending a plaintiff at their deposition. The presenter will act like a defense lawyer honing in on the potential weaknesses and problems that can arise at a deposition, and endeavor to help the viewer recognize them and overcome them to achieve success. The course will also touch upon his primary goals when for preparing for, and deposing defense witnesses. More Info
$501General Credit