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Post-Pandemic Bankruptcy Mediation: A New Chapter and New Solutions
A panel of Bankruptcy experts, led by Hon. Elizabeth Stong and former Judge Melanie Cyganowski will discuss the use of mediation to settle Bankruptcy proceedings, with a particular emphasis post pandemic solutions. Our speakers will provide an overview of Bankruptcy Proceedings, with an emphasis on the areas that are particularly appropriate for mediation. Then, they will conduct a “Master Class,” demonstrating how a Fraudulent Conveyance Mediation unfolds, followed by a Round-table... More Info
$1503Law & Legal Proc. -
Employment Agreements: Protection for All Involved
Employment Agreements are agreements that wed the parties, one or both being an individual, over time, sometimes for many years. As such, they are the quintessential personal service contracts, and to work, each side has to believe that such agreements both advance and protect their self interests throughout the time they remain in force. Employment Agreements should include conditions of employment, duties and responsibilities of each party, compensation, benefits, factors triggering... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
The Second Most Powerful Civil Statute: A Must Watch for Civil Litigators
New York City's Freelance Isn't Free Act was a first-of-its-kind statute enacted to extend protections for W-2 employees to freelance workers. In doing so, the NYC legislature went above and beyond to deter nonpayment and late payment to freelance workers. The statute has powerful civil remedies including negative presumptions against hiring parties, double damages, attorney's fees and more. Other jurisdictions are following NYC's lead, including New Jersey. Join this must-watch progra... More Info
$751.75Law & Legal Proc. -
How to Maintain a Successful ADR Practice in the Age of COVID…and Beyond
Join NYCLA's ADR Committee for PART 2 of its discussion on the Business of an ADR Practice -- Maintaining an ADR Practice. Topics to be discussed include: How Has COVID Changed ADR Practice Cybersecurity Best Practices and Insurance Considerations in the Age of COVID Running an ADR Practice: Solo or Partnership; Are 2 Better than 1? Retainers, Invoicing, Payment Plans, Dealing with Accounts Receivable Never Stop Learning as we Move Toward the Future Evolving as a Professional in... More Info
$1002.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Representing Visionary Churches: Using the RFR Act to Protect the Rights of Churches Under the FCS Act
In 2006, the United States Supreme Court opened the door to psychedelic religious ceremonies by holding that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”) prohibited the DEA from seizing a hallucinogenic tea from a Brazilian church, even though it contained DMT, a Schedule I substance made unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). In 2009, a second Brazlian church obtained a similar ruling from an Oregon District Court. These rulings have fed the widespread perception th... More Info
$751.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Entrenchment Mediation Training: For Mediators in Court-Annexed Mediation Programs
Join us for a discussion from our expert panel about their tips and techniques for handling entrenchment; getting parties to invest in the mediation and stay at the table; breaking the 90 minute barrier; and breaking the impasse to reach a settlement. More Info
$1002.25Law & Legal Proc.