Pennsylvania CLE requirements

With the acceleration of the globalization of business over the last 20 years, alliances between companies have become commonplace. These alliances can be from different parts of the world or different ends of a supply chain. Whatever the duration and objectives of business alliances, being able to identify and execute alliance opportunities are keys to remaining competitive in the global economy.

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.

New York’s recently enacted Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (“RPAPL”) § 1302-a effectively eliminates waiver of the standing defense in a home loan foreclosure action. This exposes foreclosing lenders to assaults on their foreclosure actions for elusive durations and raises questions as to the marketability and insurability of titles devolving through foreclosures. This course will cover how foreclosures are affected by RPAPL and similar statutes in other states.

How great would it be if you could walk into any negotiation feeling confident and walk away satisfied that you had the best possible outcome? In this presentation, Susan Borke will teach you three elements that you can use to improve your negotiations with your clients, managers, team members, contractors, vendors, and even friends or family.

Since states have started to legalize commercial cannabis operations, businesses have mostly focused their operations on the sale and monetization of cannabis as an agricultural commodity. However, cannabis was never just about the sale and consumption of the plant itself for consumers and patients. There has always been a lifestyle and sense of community associated with the act of consumption. People have always sought entertainment out of their homes. This seminar focuses on this unique intersection and opportunity for the cannabis industry.

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.

In this appellate advocacy program, we explore how to prepare and deliver the best appellate oral argument for you, how to be the best advocate you can be, and how to maintain your credibility as an advocate. We address the fundamental appellate advocacy issues involved in appeals. And we focus heavily on principles of advocacy including how to be your authentic self as an advocate and how and why you should not fake it by trying to be someone you are not. We offer useful real world experiences along the way and useful tips and practice pointers so you tread carefully and safely in your appeal.

This course will introduce attorneys to the foundations of copyright law and the principals of fair use. This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the Supreme Court’s much anticipated decision in Warhol v. Goldsmith and its redefinition of the fair use defense to copyright infringement.

This course will address the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on civil rights and civil liberties in the United States. AI issues constitute a fast-changing legal landscape in which courts and regulators are attempting to keep pace with rapid technological changes. Automated decision systems now affect the housing, employment, education, and credit opportunities people are given. They also affect liberty and due process rights when used by government agencies. This course will provide an overview of key legal issues that are emerging in civil rights and liberties contexts because of the use of artificial intelligence.

This program will provide a detailed overview of kinship proceedings in the New York Surrogate's Court from commencement to conclusion. When a person dies without a will, and the closest living relatives are distant (like cousins) a kinship proceeding is often necessary to determine who is entitled to inherit from the decedent's estate. This course will define what a kinship proceeding is, the various parties to a kinship proceeding, the substantive and procedural laws that govern kinship proceedings, and the tools and strategies necessary for success. Kinship proceedings are governed by an amalgamation of laws and regulations. This course provides an easy-to-use, organized guide to kinship proceedings.

This course will address five of the most common ethical blunders that attorneys encounter in the practice of law, including emails, the unauthorized practice of law while working remotely, the attorney-client relationship, and interacting with opposing counsel. We will address how to recognize these potential traps and explore best practices for staying within the Rules of Professional Conduct.

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. Can this new direction continue? The outcome of the four Indian law cases in which the Supreme Court has granted certiorari this term will be telling. This program will summarize recent Indian law decisions at the Supreme Court and analyze the four pending cases. The program will benefit tribal attorneys, practitioners of federal Indian law, and other attorneys who wish to learn more about federal Indian law.

In this introduction to wage & hour laws, you will learn about employer requirements for proper classification, work time management, and payment of their employees. We will discuss requirements for meal and rest periods, work time and overtime, timing and methods of payment, and expenses. We will also review what you need to know about the recently-enacted Pay Transparency Act.

Customs and International Trade Law is the intersection of national sovereignty and international commerce. Fueled by economic concerns, national interests and arcane peculiarities, customs law can be an interesting minefield for companies to navigate. You don’t need to be an expert in customs law to serve your clients—but you should be aware of basic principles and be able to identify potential compliance problems and cost-saving opportunities.

This course will provide attorneys with an in-depth overview of what comprises sports law. We will discuss the key aspects of case law in sports law and define various industry dynamics required to understand the space. Finally, this course will review how sports law can be added into an existing law practice.

In 2006, social activist and author Tarana Burke introduced the world to the hashtag and phrase “metoo,” which provided a platform for thousands of employees to speak more candidly about sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Many forms of sexual misconduct that were once tolerated by employees and employers, is no longer acceptable. Sexual harassment involving anyone from C-suite executives to hourly wage earners can expose an organization to great financial and reputational harm. In this program, counsel tasked with investigating sexual harassment allegations will learn how to implement preventative training and conduct comprehensive investigations. The program will review key steps needed to conduct a balanced investigation and help lawyers and investigators avoid the appearance of bias when dealing with an inherently sensitive subject. This course will also provide an overview of the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act,” the federal legislature passed by the U.S. Senate in February 2022.

This program will review the process of settling a final account and discharging a guardian in a Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 proceeding in New York– i.e., ending the guardianship completely or facilitating the appointment of a successor guardian. The course will give a practical overview of how to prepare a motion to settle a final account a/k/a discharge application, governing law, step-by-step procedure, procedural intricacies, how the process differs from county to county (and sometimes from judge to judge), and other court customs. The course will review the many reasons a guardian (or their ward) may seek discharge of the guardian, including regaining mental capacity, death of the incapacitated person, the transfer of a ward to a nursing home when the guardian is a community guardian program, discharge for wrongdoing, and other purposes.

Are you curious about environmental justice work? Confused about where to start? This course will cover basic terminology and history; laws commonly used to present and seek to address environmental justice issues in U.S. courts; and practice tips and principles.

Unfortunately, the uniqueness of social security disability law scares many new and curious legal practitioners away. A non-adversarial process lacking in both rules of evidence and rules of procedure, and with a unique government-regulated fee process, it can be both intimidating and confusing for newbies. This program, presented by national industry leader Michael Liner, will provide an overview of the medical and non-medical eligibility requirements of the Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. The nonmedical criteria covered for will include quarters of coverage, insured status, as well as income and resource rules. The medical criteria to be covered includes the sequential evaluation, exertional categories, and common non-exertional limitations. The appeals/claims process will also be covered and explored.

Own a patent, now what? Only patent owners can enforce their right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or offering to sell their invention. In this introduction to patent litigation, we breakdown the major steps necessary to file and pursue a patent infringement complaint in U.S. district court. We also discuss the importance of claim construction and selecting the right forum. Participants in this course will gain a general understanding of the key step when enforcing a patent owner’s right to exclude.