West Virginia CLE - Ethics Credit Courses
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Social Media and Ethical Issues in Employment Law – Part 2
This CLE presentation will explore how the Rules of Professional Conduct apply to the use of social media in the work environment. The presentation will highlight social media issues such as privacy, investigations into potential hires, misconduct by current employees and the NY pay transparency law. The presentation is intended to be interactive, with hypotheticals and opportunities for discussion throughout the program. More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5
Many, if not most lawyers, engage in multijurisdictional (MJP) practice from time to time. For example, a criminal defense lawyer might be asked to represent a client in a state where she is not licensed. Or perhaps a lawyer is asked to travel to a state where he is not licensed to negotiate a contract. Some lawyers, those who practice immigration law for example, regularly engage in MJP. This is an increasingly important topic because MJP will only become more common in the future, especi... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
The Inter-Firm Privilege and the Disciplinary Process: How to Protect Your Communications and Not Get Disciplined
It’s been a season of firsts for New York lawyers. In recent months a New York appellate court issued a landmark decision recognizing, for the first time, that certain communications between lawyers in a law firm may be protected by the attorney-client privilege (known as the inter-firm privilege). Additionally, the New York Court System adopted uniform rules for imposing attorney discipline, which is expected to bring some much-needed consistency to a process that has been known to change d... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
Trust Yourself: A Basic Guide to Using Trust Accounts for Legal Fees
This CLE presentation, intended for newer practitioners, covers some of the basics of using trust accounts for legal fees. Lawyers, especially those with high volume practices who accept smaller flat fees for cases, often want to avoid depositing upfront fees into their trust accounts. This presentation discusses when unearned fees paid upfront can be deposited directly into the operating account and weighs the pros and cons of doing so. It also addresses where to look to find the applicabl... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Live WebinarWednesday, June 12, 202412:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Lawyers and Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Could Go Wrong: Ethical and Other Concerns
Artificial intelligence and, more specifically, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is increasingly used by attorneys. GAI is touted as being revolutionary and "game-changing" for the legal profession for purposes of litigation and proving broader legal services to clients. However, GAI brings with it risks and well as benefits. This program will consider the nature of GAI, how it could be used by attorneys, the risks that might present to attorneys and clients, and the ethical obligations... More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits -
Live WebinarFriday, June 14, 20242:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Prosecutors, Restitution in The World of Ethics
A full description of this course will be coming soon. Stay tuned! More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits -
Live WebinarWednesday, June 26, 20241:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Telling Them What They Don’t Want to Hear: Maintaining Your Ethics and Your Client Relationships
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$501.2Ethics Credits -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
ABA Ethical Rule Amendments: Changing Attorneys’ Relationship with Technology
In today’s fast-moving digital age, attorneys must understand technology – both its capabilities and limitations – to competently and diligently represent clients. This CLE program will discuss the American Bar Association’s recently approved new amendments to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and associated commentary to address technology’s growing role in the legal profession. Among other things, speakers will discuss the impact of the amendments, which broaden the definition of “comp... More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
Attorney Ethics, Civility and Professionalism
Modern rules of professional conduct and professional ideals create a number of professionalism and civility obligations on attorneys. The rules though do little to help attorneys manage their day to day interactions with colleagues to achieve these goals. This presentation will discuss emotional regulation and reframing concepts to assist attorneys in managing their habits and emotions that can either lead to unprofessional or, ideally, perfectly professional conduct. More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
Being a DEIA Agent of Change in The Legal Workplace and Beyond
Being a DEIA Agent of Change in the Legal Workplace and Beyond is an introductory course to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) concepts and initiatives from a legal perspective. The course begins by discussing the definition of DEIA and related concepts. The course also provides some background about the legal history of DEIA initiatives and responses in America, with a focus on the Civil War era, Civil Rights Movement, and DEIA’s recent evolution and backlash. The c... More Info
$501.2Ethics Credits