Alaska bundle (2024)

Have you ever thought about what is stored in your mobile phone, smartwatch, or laptop when you travel, and who can access that information? This course will address the current state of the law governing searches of international travelers’ electronic devices at the U.S. border. The course will then discuss the changing legal landscape in light of technological advancements in the amount of digital data that people carry with them when they travel.

Estate planning is a common and needed area of legal services. The need is only growing. So are low cost and no cost non-attorney alternatives. Learn what a comprehensive estate plan is and the strategies only attorneys can provide, so that you can provide value to your clients and they ultimately leave your office with a manageable to-do list.

The topic of Website Regulatory Compliance is made up of a complex set of federal regulatory rules and guidelines to ensure that business websites and digital communications are honest and truthful, accessible to people with disabilities and compliant with financial services requirements.  These rules and guidelines can be found under: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Americans with Disabilities’ Act (ADA);The Federal Communications Commission (FCC); and
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Determining the location of an individual at a specific point in time can make or break a case. You can use location data to present an alibi in defense, discredit a witness or party, show how long someone was on the road prior to a crash, establish where a digital contract was signed, and more. This unique webinar will show you how to find and use location data in your case. We will answer your live questions, and walk through realworld location analysis. You will come away knowing where to find data to support your case, as well as how to analyze some of the data yourself.

In this course, Camden Webb, who is a partner at Williams Mullen, will discuss theories of potential liability for the means by which firearms industry members market their products and will provide useful strategies for reducing liability risks. The course will provide an overview of the statutes and case law that regulate this issue, including the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, case law interpreting the statute, developments regarding the theories of potential liability for marketing of firearms, and new state statutes that could increase risk to firearms industry members. Attendees will learn about the applicable law and the theories of liability, the best practices for monitoring and policing marketing strategies, and the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of potential liabilities.

Cyber attacks threaten all businesses and, sooner or later, every business finds themselves to be the victim of one. Responding to a cyber incident quickly and effectively can help businesses avoid substantial fines and litigation. But how do you prepare? By using facts and scenarios from actual cases, and reviewing the latest developments in the law, this course will provide practical advice for attorneys in helping their clients prepare for and respond to a data breach.

This one-hour course will provide attendees with a solid foundation for producing compelling written argument for oral argument that is backed by solid research. The course will also provide tips and tricks for producing clear and concise briefs and avoiding common pitfalls that often lead to losing a motion before setting foot in the courtroom.

This course is designed to teach young and aspiring lawyers the importance of professionalism. The legal profession is a noble profession in which lawyers represent the interests of their clients, but the manner in which lawyers converse with each other is critical to the success of the profession. The best compliment a lawyer can get is a future referral from a former adversary. Professionalism drives this result.

Have you ever been depressed? How do you know when it’s more than just a temporary mood? Research shows that lawyers face unique challenges that can lead to depression. It can be hard to tell when it’s time to get help, and many lawyers are afraid of professional stigmatization if they seek help. Discover the symptoms of depression and learn how to effectively navigate professional pitfalls that can interfere with your ability to practice law optimally. This course offers practical strategies that can empower and equip you to identify and ease symptoms of depression.

This course examines criminal mitigation in the instance of white-collar and middle-class defendants. Here, attorneys who may represent white collar criminal defendants gain an understanding of both the purpose and challenges of mitigation. Because the white collar criminal defendant is often demonized as a result of bias or prejudice from the community and prosecutor's office the psychosocial background issues must be understood in detail given particular challenges for this kind of criminal defendant in an effort to more fully advocate for them.

How is trial preparation in civil cases New Jersey different from other states’/federal practice? What are the special rules as to discovery? What are the customs and practices? How are the rules of evidence different? How does one preserve errors for appeal? This is an overview with examples from the presenter’s own experience. It is also helpful for new attorneys practicing in New Jersey courts.

When you decide to “hang out your shingle” and start a solo practice, you are an entrepreneur, just like someone starting a tech company or other new venture, and you face many of the same business, legal and tax challenges that entrepreneurs face. It’s a regulated business, of course, and you must operate your practice ethically and professionally, but it’s a business nonetheless. It’s impossible to commit malpractice or an ethical violation if you don’t have any clients. In part one of this fast-paced, two part presentation, hosted by a leading legal author, columnist and media personality who has operated a solo law practice out of his home for the past 25 years, you will learn the basics of starting and running a successful law practice.

In international arbitration practice, it is common to see parties from various cultural backgrounds and a globalized pool of legal talent acting as counsel and arbitrators. The interaction between different cultural and legal approaches does not come without challenges. It may become difficult for practitioners to understand which ethical rules and guidelines are relevant and how they may apply. Indeed, over the past decade, the role of ethical rules, professional best practices, and other guiding principles has become a hotly debated topic for international arbitration practitioners.

This program provides U.S. licensed practicing lawyers with foundational guidance in these areas. It introduces international arbitration and the unique ethical challenges that a globalized practice may present. Then, it covers the mandatory ethical rules and recommended best practices that may guide practitioners through various pitfalls and challenges. Finally, it engages with how these guidelines might improve and support a forum for dispute resolution built on the concepts of neutrality, party autonomy, and procedural flexibility.

This course explains the basics of lawsuits claiming that websites are not accessible by individuals with disabilities. It will explain what it means for a website to be accessible and describe the laws that require accessibility, emphasizing business websites subject to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will outline the history of website accessibility litigation, and the important unresolved legal issues that arise in this kind of litigation, then conclude with practical information about defending and settling such lawsuits.

Special care is needed when working with clients in trauma, both to support them and to protect yourself. This session covers the ways to prevent secondary trauma and compassion fatigue when working with clients in trauma, including how to maintain your equilibrium while hearing stories of trauma and tips on self-care during the interview and afterward. We will define the serious consequences that may arise for practitioners working with those in trauma and outline a well-being approach to prevent burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma. This program will benefit practitioners who work with clients in trauma, including those in criminal law, family law, immigration law, employment law, and all those whose work, including pro bono work, touches on issues of trauma.

As data breaches continue to proliferate, state legislatures across the country have strengthened their existing data privacy and protection statutes, or have created new ones, with an increased focus on consumer protection. This program will provide an overview of trends in this legislation, with an emphasis on how the states are shifting their focus towards compressive data privacy laws that put more control over how personal data is used into the hands of consumers. The program will also provide an overview of cyber best practices, and how those practices translate into statutory best practices.

For more than 30 years, the win-loss record for tribal interests at the United State Supreme Court was dismal. Since 2018 however, tribal interests have been on a remarkable winning streak in the United States Supreme Court. But what is the continuing outlook for tribal interests at the Supreme Court? This program will analyze past cases decided by the Supreme Court and consider what they might portend for the future as well as providing a thorough analysis of the Haaland v. Bracken decision. The program will benefit tribal attorneys, practitioners of federal Indian law, and other attorneys who wish to learn more about federal Indian law.

Most litigators agree—the hearsay rules are challenging. Familiarity with the many exceptions to this rule of exclusion are key if you want to succeed at trial. In this practical refresher focusing on the Federal Rules of Evidence, you’ll review the major exceptions to the rule against hearsay that are found in Federal Rule of Evidence 803.

Also known as the “Lincoln Law”, the False Claims Act continues to serve as the United States Government’s primary tool to redress false claims for federal funds and property. In late-2021, a bi-partisan group of Senators introduced The False Claims Act Amendments of 2021 (S.2428), which builds upon the 1986 and 2009 amendments and addresses issues related to Escobar. The goals of the webinar are to highlight key areas of the False Claims Act, explain DOJ priorities, and highlight recent case law.

Web3 has become an oft used buzz word. But what exactly is it, how will it drive new business models and what are the legal issues that will ensue? This course will break down the meaning of Web3 and explore how decentralization and community governance will be at the center of this revolution. It will cover the role of blockchain technology in the Web3 ecosystem, including NFTs, DAOs and metaverses. One of the things that makes Web3 more revolutionary than evolutionary is the need for companies to significantly change their business models. The course will address the Web3 business models and explore the different business considerations facing Web2 companies versus Web3 companies. One of the key business issues is the changing role of IP rights and monetization in these business models. This will lead us into the fascinating legal issues that arise in the Web3 world. We will cover IP issues and the challenges that companies are facing and will continue to face in Web3. We will also cover the approaches to regulating decentralized, community based projects and other related legal issues. Lastly, the course will consider whether Web3 is elusive (in the near term) and whether for business and legal reasons the world will have to settle for Web2.5.