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One of the challenges faced when attempting to treat or assist an individual suffering from a mental illness is a lack of insight into having such an illness. The individual may deny suffering from a mental illness and therefore refuse treatment or the assistance of a family member or loved one, insisting that he/she can function independently, despite evidence to the contrary. The individual may prevent others from accessing medical and financial information, thereby making it impossible to speak to care providers and financial institutions to protect, advocate and plan for the future. Even if the individual has the capacity to sign advance directives such as a Power of Attorney or Health Care Proxy, he/she can either refuse to do so or revoke those documents after execution. The circumstances might require a more restrictive type of intervention.

The pandemic forced lawyers and clients to use virtual platforms to resolve their legal disputes. Although courts and ADR Provider Organizations are opening their facilities for arbitration proceedings on location; lawyers, their clients, and arbitrators are finding ways to leverage the benefits of a virtual technology into their case presentations. This course will provide lawyers with strategies and tactics to optimize the integration of a virtual platform into their cases so their message is persuasive and cohesive. The course covers the use of technology and the substantive as well as procedural issues that must be covered.

According to the ABA, women make up approximately 37% of the legal profession. Yet, research indicates that female lawyers are much more likely to suffer from mental distress and contemplate leaving the profession. Struggles with earning less, decreased advancement opportunities and pressure to choose between family and career, are only a few root causes behind the mental health crisis women lawyers are experiencing. This unique course offers neuroscience nutrition and natural health strategies designed to help women thrive. Learn emotion regulating tools that can help us maximize our mindset for improved outcomes and discover self-care concepts every woman can incorporate for professional wellness.

Do lawyers give up some of their First Amendment free speech rights when they are sworn into the bar? This course will enlighten lawyers who have been confused about what they can and can’t say publicly while complying with legal ethics rules. We will use real cases and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct to explore where the line is with respect to lawyer advertising, trial publicity, statements to the media, political speech in the courtroom, criticism of judges, and more.

Are you involved in a family law case involving children? Child-related issues in family law provide an additional layer of complexity in a case, and their best interests are at the forefront. In this presentation on the topic of child-related considerations in family law, we will explore topics involving establishing parentage, allocation of parental responsibility or custody, parenting time or visitation, and child support. We also explore how children are represented and have their voices heard in family law matters. Participants in this course will gain a general understanding of how a family law case involving children proceeds.

This program will consider how to manage stress and how to recognize signs of burnout in ourselves and others on our legal team. We will also examine the differences between burnout and depression, look at some strategies for using stress for good, e.g., to regain focus to advise clients and anticipate future challenges, and some maladaptive strategies for coping with stress and how that impacts upon our duties of competence, diligence and communication with clients. Lastly, we will learn about proven techniques to calm the mind to ensure the skill and mental and emotional ability to perform legal services for clients facing a range of uncertainty and new challenges, and provide resources on where and when to seek help for these issues.

The purpose of this course is to introduce listeners to the various kinds of litigation that arise under Title VII. We will discuss the background of Title VII and legal developments that have shaped the law into what it is today. We will also discuss the various kinds of claims and the general elements of each claim. Listeners will be left with an understanding of the general framework for Title VII Litigation.

Wetlands are often attractive areas for development but wetland regulations can make it difficult to build at a property. This course will address how to identify wetlands, why wetlands matter, and how wetlands came to be regulated. Additionally, this course will explore the various types of permits for wetlands use and their processes. Throughout this course attorneys will gain familiarity with wetlands, their functions, and legal issues involved in their use.

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.

This course gives a both-sides view of legitimate routes to liability against nursing homes and legitimate defenses. It also discusses the regulatory environment, special evidentiary issues with the changeover to electronic medical records, insurance coverage and lien issues. The presentation will draw heavily on the presenter’s experience representing nursing homes in both personal injury and regulatory matters.

The Corporate Transparency Act will cause one of the greatest changes in corporate governance in our lifetimes. If you are already familiar with the basic provisions of the CTA, this class will prepare you to lead your company or law firm through the transition. We will explore (1) the key exemptions for companies that will be relieved from a duty to file, (2) the corporate governance mechanisms companies should adopt now to prepare for the CTA, and (3) the record-keeping and data management tools that companies and law firms will need to implement before this new law takes effect.

This program, taught by Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law attorney Ruby Powers, is designed to familiarize immigration attorneys with the successful tips and guidance in seeking relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This course will cover how to effectively work with clients in preparing and filing the VAWA application and tips on special considerations and complications that could arise. Learn the differences between VAWA and VAWA Cancellation of Removal in immigration court proceedings. Attorney Powers will share her years of examples in representing VAWA applicants throughout the program to help clarify the elements and ensure a successful process.

An attorney is a professional; and being a good and respected attorney means more than just making lots of money and having lots of clients. It means displaying, encouraging, and garnering reciprocal professionalism. In this introduction to legal professionalism, we cover some of the major temptations, quandaries, and slip ups that attorneys can handle properly if they adhere to a high standard of professionalism. We also review a sample state’s creed on professionalism, as well as a recent ethics - related case before ending with a summary of suggested best practices for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and avoiding the scrutiny of the local bar’s ethics board.

Ownership disputes in closely-held and private companies, or “corporate divorces,” are among the most litigious and difficult matters to manage and resolve and can quickly become extremely expensive and damaging to a company. Understanding the technical law in this area is critical to successfully resolving these disputes and potentially avoiding them all together.

This course discusses the rules surrounding audio recordings, the wiretap act and video and audio surveillance. The course details the basic statutory and common law rules regarding private party surveillance and how that applies to civil litigation.

Using examples from his personal experience of using data in litigation involving securities, antitrust, and litigation finance, our experienced and knowledgeable presenter will discuss how the data were used, how courts judged the data, and the outcome of those cases. This course includes practical recommendations for using data in working up cases, drafting pleadings, proving a case in discovery, and presenting data at trial.

ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 and its many state counterparts require lawyers to inform the appropriate professional authority once a lawyer "knows" another lawyer has engaged in certain professional misconduct. The duty or opportunity to "know" of such violations can vary depending on the relationship between the lawyers in question. This program will consider the provisions of Model Rule 8.3 and an attorney’s obligations to report another attorney or judge to the appropriate disciplinary authority. We will discuss when specific reporting is triggered, the consequences of acting or failing to act, and best practices for taking effective action.

It is now more important than ever for businesses to understand what is permitted—and, perhaps more important—what is not permitted in the realm of political activity. Businesses and individuals are motivated to participate in the political process, but must understand the rules of the road to ensure compliance with campaign-finance laws, pay-to-play laws, and government-ethics laws. This presentation will provide an overview of the current state of the law, trends in enforcement and disclosure obligations, and strategies for compliance.

Mismanaging an IOLTA account is one of the primary reasons that attorneys find themselves in disciplinary hot water, and misconduct, even if “innocent,” can lead to discipline, including loss of the ability to practice. In many cases, the attorney involved has never been trained how to handle a trust account, and does not know the best practices for handling one. In this program, attendees will learn about the relevant Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule 1.15, and best practices for handling client and other funds in their IOLTA accounts.

This course will provide an overview of trademarks including how to select, register, and maintain. The course will then discuss a number of recent court decisions relating to trademarks in the food, energy, and water sectors.