New Mexico bundle (2024)

The goal of an arbitration management conference is to set the stage for an expeditious and cost-effective proceeding, anticipate issues or problems that might frustrate an arbitration hearing, and pave the way for a possible settlement of the dispute. Theo Cheng is an experienced advocate and arbitrator who will explain what counsel can expect from an arbitration management conference and provide practical strategies to optimize what you can realize from the event, as well as manage the costs of an arbitration, secure the discovery needed, and gather the information necessary to present your case effectively at the evidentiary hearing.

No visa attracts more interest, frustration, and questions than the H-1B, which is subject to a strict numerical cap and much scrutiny. Immigration attorneys must be able to present clients with alternative options, while addressing a range of questions. Which nonimmigrant (temporary) visas most closely resemble the H-1B in terms of eligibility requirements, as well as benefits and restrictions? What other options might facilitate obtaining an immigrant visa (green card)? This course will provide a survey of nonimmigrant visa categories that typically apply to these circumstances, while considering issues such as timeframes, eligibility requirements, and how different categories might fit or conflict with each other––with the goal of providing the view with as much information as they need to help a client feel informed about and comfortable with the options presented.

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).

The Supreme Court decided three cases about religion in October Term 2021. One, Ramirez v. Collier, was statutory, interpreting the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act. The other two – Carson v. Makin and Kennedy v. Bremerton School District – involved the First Amendment. This course will examine the key caselaw leading up to these most recent decisions and how significantly they have changed the way the Court interprets the freedom of religion.

It has now been over 18 months since the legal profession was turned upside down with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every area of the law was hit hard. However, the law is not static and despite a pandemic, we adapt and move forward albeit slowly. Indeed, one of the areas which has been brought to the forefront (even on a national level) is landlord-tenant law. Regardless of what side of the coin you are on (landlord or tenant, commercial or residential), major issues have arisen. Thus, the question is despite a pandemic and the somewhat new way of doing things how do we, as practitioners, navigate these uncharted waters? In this course, we will examine the various issues which have presented themselves along with some suggestions for how to deal with them. Of particular interest are many of the moratoriums which have been put in place to purportedly stave off an avalanche of evictions. Presented by Kenneth W. Biedzynski, Esq., this course will canvas and discuss all of the above topics and more.

This course will provide an overview of fashion law and how it intersects with intellectual property. The course will touch on more commonly known areas of fashion including apparel, shoes, and accessories. This course also will address how fashion is going beyond just the clothes or the accessories themselves and now reaching more into technology including supply chain optimization, virtual fitting rooms, and wardrobe recommendations using artificial intelligence (AI).

It is not always clear how a deposition or written discovery responses can be used by a party during an evidentiary hearing or trial. The applicable discovery rules provide guidance, but frequently the judge is unsure of what is and is not permissible, and whether the response even needs to be shown to the witness or whether the witness or opposing party is allowed to explain or rebut a discovery response. This presentation will discuss the permissible use of discovery responses and depositions under the applicable rules of civil procedure. Additionally, there will be a discussion of practical considerations for use of the discovery. Finally, this presentation will provide suggestions on methods to make the discovery responses more effective or useful at a hearing or trial.

“The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is intended to “prohibit[] discrimination and guarantee[] that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life.” But how the ADA applies to websites can be challenging to navigate. In this course, presenter Stacey Turmel will discuss how the ADA’s intent translates to websites that allow individuals to purchase goods or services, what websites might be subject to the ADA, as well as the risks of noncompliance and recommendations for website accessibility.

This six-credit course is designed to help Illinois newly-admitted attorneys meet their first year MCLE requirement and impart fundamental skills paramount to the practice of law. Taught by expert faculty, the six sessions range from professionalism to creating a purposeful and inclusive practice. They are:

Session 1: An Attorney's Top 5 Ethical Blunders
Session 2: Lessons to My Former Self: A New Attorney's Guide to a Purposeful Practice
Session 3: Working From Home Ethically: Technological Competence for Lawyers
Session 4: Email Communications for Lawyers: Strategies and Ethics
Session 5: Ensuring Access to Justice for Neurodivergent People
Session 6: Best Behavior: Ethical Strategies for Dealing with Bullying and Bias in the Profession.

Please note that this six hour program contains two checkpoints total. There are not checkpoints within each individual course.

In this course you will learn some of the most common ethical issues faced by lawyers today. We will address changing ethical obligations related to technology advancements as well as overseeing the actions of third-party vendors and non-lawyers within a law firm. We will also discuss the importance of attorney-client retainer agreements and ongoing duties owed to clients including communication and avoidance of conflicts.

Do you friend, tweet, connect, or blog with colleagues, friends, clients, and others? If so, have you installed an automatic mental pause button before posting on social media? Are you now wondering about where and why to find said pause button? Well, you have come to the right course because we will explore the answers to these questions and more as we journey to uncover the impact of social media upon the practice of law. After a bit of historical context, the course will reveal why today’s lawyer must be imbued with social media savvy in order to effectively represent clients, market a law practice, and avoid ethical landmines that endanger a lawyer’s license to practice law.

Trade Secret Law is rather atypical among legal causes of action, including particularly intellectual property claims. In particular, depending on whether the claim is brought based on the law of a specific state—for example, Utah, Texas, or Wisconsin—or whether the claim is brought based on federal law, the elements one will need to prove may differ. In this introduction to Trade Secret Law, attorneys learn the basics of Trade Secret Law. The presentation is broken down into four sections—one for each possible element needed to be proven to prevail on a Trade Secret claim. In addition, a sample case addressing each element of the identified Trade Secret claim is thoroughly analyzed and discussed.

This course provides an overview of the essentials of Intellectual Property (IP) that all attorneys and entrepreneurs should know, including the types of IP, procurement basics and strategies, enforcement, defense, and how to mitigate IP litigation risk. The course further provides an overarching explanation of the full patent lifecycle as to enable participants to assess whether, why, how, and when obtaining patent protections might be worthwhile for a particular business endeavor.

The Supreme Court’s October Term 2021 was among the most momentous in history. Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will review the leading cases in the areas of abortion, administrative law, civil rights, federal jurisdiction, the First Amendment, and the Second Amendment, and discuss their implications for constitutional law and society.

No longer merely a sci-fi concept, the Metaverse has become the latest iteration of the Internet for businesses, employers, and social gatherings. With a variety of tech companies creating Metaverse platforms, companies hosting virtual reality workspaces, factories setting up shop with digital twins, and groups socializing at simulated concerts, lawyers must take the reins in guiding how this new world is regulated. The body of Internet Law is constantly evolving, especially due to the fast-moving nature of technology. The Metaverse is gaining in popularity, and before universal adoption, we must consider the legal concepts necessary for this immersive, virtual world - and the ethical dilemmas it already faces.

Preliminary injunctions and temporary restarting orders are extraordinary remedies whose use have recently been on the rise. Success in getting a court to grant requires passing rigid procedural hurdles and satisfying high standards of proof. In this one hour program, we will review various factors to consider when obtaining preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders as well as discuss issues that should be considered prior to filing for injunctive relief. Injunctions can be useful tools in protecting assets and halting wrongdoing but, injunctive relief means only as much as the ability to enforce it.

Cybersecurity attacks and the threat actors that perpetrate them are increasingly threatening our National Security – and the Biden Administration has taken notice. Accordingly, various legislatures and regulators have identified cybersecurity as a key focus, implementing new laws and regulations to encourage businesses in various sectors to enhance security protections for covered data. Additionally, regulators are increasingly pursuing enforcement actions related to cybersecurity security. In this session, we will provide an update regarding recent cybersecurity rules, regulatory guidance, and legislation. Participants will gain an overview of the cybersecurity regulatory landscape and best practices to meet the requirements of the robust cybersecurity regulatory environment.

Where do you begin when picking a jury in “drunk driving” cases? What are group dynamics and how are they important in picking your jury? How can the science of emergent leaders help you? In this program, both new and experienced DUI attorneys will learn about strategies in picking a jury that will help you win the case. Presenter Robert S. “Bobby” Reiff will provide an overview of the theories of jury selection and how they apply to a DUI case. He also provides you with common sense concepts to make the case for your clients. Mr. Reiff is a noted DUI expert and defense attorney, and the author of "Drunk Driving and Related Vehicular Offenses (Lexis Law Publishing Company) and LexisNexis' "Florida DUI Practice Guide" series.

This course is an introduction to the basics of trademark and copyright protection for businesses. It will provide attorneys with the information they need to advise clients on what types of protection may be appropriate for their businesses. We will discuss different types of trademarks, the differences between state trademark applications vs. federal applications, the federal application process, and some best practices for counseling clients. We will also briefly discuss copyright protection and copyright notice requirements.

This one-hour program discusses the science of stress and resilience and offers several strategies to combat stress in the legal practice and to prevent burnout. The objective of this course is to provide tools that will increase lawyer competency by learning to identify stress and appropriately respond to stressors.