Washington MCLE - Litigation Courses
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Analyzing the Right and Ethical Way to Prepare Witnesses in Criminal Cases
Both prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers have professional and ethical obligations to zealously represent their clients. However, they must also comply with rules of professional conduct address candor and honesty with the tribunal. How can these lawyers serve both of these masters when it comes to preparing witnesses for trial? On the one hand, these lawyers are obligated to professionally structure their preparation to maximize success as defined by their client’s best interests. On... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Anatomy of a Dental Malpractice Action
The focus of this course is dental malpractice civil lawsuits. We will look at recent malpractice trends such as frequency, awards and types of claims against dentists. Topics will include the standard of care, informed consent and informed refusal. We’ll explore reasons why patients sue their dentists. Tort reform will be surveyed, particularly limits on non-economic and special damages. Because dental malpractice actions typically do not have a high monetary value, the course wi... More Info
$751.75Law & Legal Proc. -
Anatomy of a Slip and Fall Case from Start to Finish
A major nor’easter brought accumulating snow to much of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. As a result of this storm, numerous slip and fall injuries on snow and ice have resulted in ongoing litigation. In this CLE course we will step through a hypothetical slip and fall case from the perspective of three individuals: plaintiff’s attorney, defense attorney, and meteorologist expert. First, we will discuss the chronology of meteorological events which created the hazardous situation.... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
Animal Rescue Law: Latest Developments
This exciting CLE will feature presentations on a wide variety of topics of interest to animal lovers, as well as a lively panel discussion. Topics include: Animal rights and personhood update Migratory geese and the Jamaica Bay The wild turkeys of Staten Island … and MORE! More Info
$501.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Another Bite of The Apple: How To Use The New Sentencing Guidelines Amendment To Help Your Client Get Out of Prison
The United States Congress passed what many believe was one of the greatest criminal justice reform acts in recent years: The First Step Act. The First Step Act, since its passage has resulted in a number of changes to federal criminal law that may offer your client the opportunity for significant relief including resentencing and early release. This CLE will provide an overview of the First Step Act and how recent changes to the United States Sentencing Guidelines are good news for ma... More Info
$751.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals
This CLE course covers the nuts and bolts of how to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), standards of review, brief-writing tips and motions to the Board. Learning Objective: The Attorney General and the BIA have made it increasingly difficult to prevail in immigration court. It is extremely important to create a proper record for appeal, competently lodge appeals and capably compose appellate briefs to the BIA. After taking this course, you will understand the basics of... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
Are they Listening? Electronic Surveillance: The Basics of Wiretap Defense
Are they listening? Yes, law enforcement is often listening to your client’s communications and using them to mount a prosecution against your client with his own words. Understanding the federal electronic surveillance statute is vital to defending both state, which is frequently tailored after the federal statute, and federal electronic surveillance prosecutions. This course provides a basic overview of the federal statute and highlights opportunities to attack electronic surveillanc... More Info
$501.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Are You Up To It? Handling High Conflict Custody and Divorce Matters
This CLE course is designed to help the practitioner who handles divorce and custody matters be prepared for, accept and successfully represent clients in cases that fall toward the extreme end of the spectrum from corroborative to adversarial. When cases are the most adversarial, they require special skill in everything from management of case related costs, locating and retaining effective and relevant experts to working with the client’s stated and reasonable objectives and expectat... More Info
$751.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Asset Protection for Cryptocurrency
Asset Protection is in high demand in our increasingly litigious world. Cryptocurrency is well regarded as the currency of the future. Cryptocurrency is increasingly becoming a targeted asset in many lawsuits. Blockchain technology can make it easy to see the amount of cryptocurrency an individual owns. This course will teach the various strategies for protecting cryptocurrency from being lost due to a lawsuit. More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
Attorney's Fees: Federal Rule 68
What options are available to Plaintiffs when Defendants stonewall discovery? What options are available to Defendants when Plaintiffs make an overstated demand and stubbornly refuses to engage in reasonable negotiations? This CLE course examines litigation strategies and tactics to give your client techniques to gain advantages using the Federal fee-shifting and fee reducing Rules of Civil Procedure. Not for just the federal practitioner, many state and local jurisdictions have paral... More Info
$751.5Law & Legal Proc.