Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Last Minute Ethics CLE (AV) for Washington State (And Probably Others)

Last minute ethics CLE via AV is available. This list is specific to Washington State attorneys, although  most of the links may work for other states that allow AV CLE.
If you need more AV CLE in a hurry, write me.
ALSO: consider asking the Bar for an extension. It's better to ask before the deadline than after!

January 7: Dallas - Legislative Proposals Regarding Changes in the Texas Franchise Tax Laws

Title:
Legislative Proposals Regarding Changes in the Texas Franchise Tax Laws and Other Issues Relating to Taxation and Revenue in the Upcoming Legislative Session
When/Where: 
January 7, 2015
11:30am - 1:00pm (Lunch Provided)
Bernstein Global Wealth Management
2000 McKinney, Suite 2100,
Dallas, TX
Speaker: 
Texas State Rep. Jason Villalba
By:
AAA-CPA North Texas Chapter
Special Thanks to Bernstein Global Wealth Management for Sponsoring this event
Cost: 
FREE for Members and Non-members
Credit:
1.0 CPE and 1 .0 MCLE credit
More Information and Registration

January 13: Webcast - Preparing the Case for Safety Through Design

On January 13, 2015, The TASA Group in conjunction with safety expert Daniel M. Paine will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar presentation, Preparing the Case for Safety Through Design, for all legal professionals. Click here to register.

Title:
Preparing the Case for Safety Through Design
When/Where:
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Daniel M. Paine, C.S.E., is president of Innovative Safety LLC. Mr. Paine has extensive experience as a leader and member of many industry and governmental advisory committees addressing safety standards and regulations. He was the founder of a union ironworker construction company, which operated throughout the United States doing installation of fall protection products, specialty rigging, personnel and debris netting systems and other related construction activities. Mr. Paine is a member of American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Safety Council and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
Typically, TASA does not apply for credit, but the presenters and content appear to satisfy CLE requirements in a number of jurisdictions in which participants may self-apply for credit.
Cost:
Free.




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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

January 27: Atlanta, GA - Supreme Court Review #MCLE

Dean Robert Schapiro will provide an engaging discussion of the key cases that were decided in the October 2013 Term. He will also comment on several issues raised in the current Supreme Court Term. Please bring a bag lunch to this event. Beverages will be provided.
Title:
Supreme Court Review
When/Where:
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Georgia State Bar Conference Center - President’s Boardroom
104 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA
By:
Georgia Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society
Speakers:
Robert A. Schapiro, Dean & Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law, Emory University School of Law
Credit:
CLE credit of 1.0 hours is available.
More Information And Registration

Sunday, December 21, 2014

January 26-29: Seattle - 2015 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition

Description:
Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions provide an invaluable service to law students in preparing them to be better advocates. For your service as a judge, and the education you get in the process, you may receive free CLE credits.
Title:
2015 Judson Falknor Appellate Advocacy Competition
When/Where:
Monday, January 26
Tuesday, January 27
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
(Note: Recruiting Judges for the February 2 final round is by other means)
5:30-6:00 p.m. Judge check-in, chance to review problem.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Mandatory training for judges.
6:30-9:00 p.m. Competition round and feedback.
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, WA
Preregistration is absolutely essential. Register now!
Description:
The Mock Trial Competitions are two of five annual in-house competitions hosted by the Moot Court Honor Board to provide students with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience with a variety of practical lawyering skills. Students form teams of two and are provided the mock trial problem in advance. Teams must prepare an opening statement, direct examination of two witnesses, cross examination of two witnesses and closing arguments. The competition features two preliminary rounds and three elimination rounds (quarterfinal, semifinal, and final).
As a judge, you will provide feedback and evaluate the participants’ performance. We welcome attorneys from all practice areas. We will provide you with details regarding the problem and fact pattern in advance of the competition.
Judging for a UWLS competition is an opportunity to provide law students with valuable feedback on their trial advocacy skills. Volunteer judges are also invaluable to the continued success of the Moot Court Honor Board and the in-house competition program.
Credit:
For your service as a judge, you may receive 3 free CLE credits for judging 1 competition or 5.5 credits for judging 2.
By:
University of Washington Moot Court Honor Board
Register now; space is limited

Thursday, December 18, 2014

January 20: Minneapolis - Searching WestlawNext

The Hennepin County Law Library offers training on using technology to find law and legal materials.
  • Hands-on training from a West instructor
  • Focus on databases available in HCLL
  • Focus on finding information
  • Register Online or call 612-348-3024.
Title:
Searching WestlawNext
When/Where:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
24th floor of the Courts Tower in the Hennepin County Government Center.
300 S 6th St‎
Minneapolis, MN 55487
By:
Hennepin County Law Library
Cost:
There is no charge for HCLL subscribers. Find out about becoming a subscriber.
Credit:
1 hour CLE credit
Upcoming Programs in 2015:
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2015
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2015
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2015
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2015
  • Tuesday, June 9, 2015
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2015
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2015
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2015
  • Tuesday, October 13, 2015
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2015
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

January 22: NYC - Distressed Real Estate and Bankruptcy - Part 3

This course will examine the following topics:

  1. Bankruptcy Code Section 506(a) and determination of secured status.
  2. Bankruptcy Code Section 506(a) and valuation of secured claim.
  3. Bankruptcy Code Section 506(b) and post petition interest.
  4. Strip off and Chapter 7.
  5. Bankruptcy Code Section 1111(b) election.
  6. Bankruptcy Code Section 1104(a) and the Appointment of a Chapter 11 Trustee.
  7. Bankruptcy Code Section 1104(c) and the Appointment of an Examiner.
  8. Bankruptcy Code Section 1112 and the Grounds for Conversion or Dismissal of a Chapter 11 case.
  9. Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction.

Title:
Distressed Real Estate and Bankruptcy - Part 3
When/Where:
Thursday, January 22, 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
NJ, NY
Cost:
Free.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

January 21: San Francisco - Introduction to Family Law Training

Our Family Law Project assists individuals, families with children or families with domestic violence in matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, wills, powers of attorney and probate litigation. This is a full-scope project in which the volunteer can take the case from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances of each case, cases can last for weeks, months or even years. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend this free MCLE training session.
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the forms for completing a simple divorce. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute’s Web site. For more information on how to view this webcast and attend our live training, please email probono@sfbar.org or by phone at 415-782-8996.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
January 21, 2015
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Speakers:
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys.
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More Information And Registration

January 15: NYC - A Guide to IRC 1031 tax Deferred Exchanges #MCLE

This class provides both newly admitted and more experienced practitioners with a comprehensive review of IRC 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges and the role that statute plays in real estate transactions that utilize this tax deferral strategy including discussions of the statutory history of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, reasons for employing IRC 1031, in-depth discussion of the definition of "like-kind exchange" and its treatment by the IRS, Tenant-In-Common properties, REITs, treatment of vacation and second homes under IRC 1031, forward exchanges, reverse exchanges, and an in-depth discussion of the mechanics of properly conducting a tax deferred exchange under IRC 1031 including required and recommended documentation and the role of both the attorney and Qualified Intermediary in the transaction.
Title:

A Guide to IRC 1031 tax Deferred Exchanges
When/Where:
Thursday, January 15, 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
  • Matthew Scheriff, CPA
  • Todd Pajonas, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
NJ, NY
Cost:
Free.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

January 20: San Francisco - Housing Negotiation Project Training

JDC's Housing Negotiation Project is a limited-scope project providing representation to individuals and families facing eviction. Representation is limited to settlement conferences only. HNP is the first pro bono project of its kind, and is a project in which every single person in need of representation has a pro bono attorney. Volunteer shifts are Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. During one shift, a volunteer will represent one to three clients. It is an excellent opportunity to get valuable negotiation experience without a large time commitment. Volunteers must attend our free CLE training before volunteering for this project. After attending the training, we ask our volunteers commit to 4 afternoon sessions within 6 months.

Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Housing Negotiation Project Training
When/Where:
January 20, 2015
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Speakers:
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys.
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
2 Hours
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More Information And Registration

Monday, December 15, 2014

January 22: Webcast - OFAC Compliance: New Sanctions and Corporate Risks

Description:
Navigating the quagmire of regulations governing international financial dealings can be daunting and costly. One wrong step involving a sanctioned country, entity or individual can land your company or your client in hot water with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Wrong moves resulted in more than $1 billion in OFAC civil penalties in 2014.
Our panel of legal experts will explain best practices for a comprehensive compliance program. Key topics to be discussed include sanctions related to terrorism and financial intelligence.
  • OFAC — where it has been and where regulations are headed
  • What sanctions enforcement means to your clients
  • OFAC’s sanctions enforcement options
  • Types of conduct and the level of enforcement they generate
  • How civil penalties are calculated
  • The impact of emerging areas of sanctions, including Iran and Russia
  • The insurance industry’s risk profile
  • How sanctions affect insurance coverage and claims.
Title:
OFAC Compliance: New Sanctions and Corporate Risks
When/Where:
Thursday, January 22, 2015
2 P.M. ET (11 A.M. PT)
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:
David J. Brummond, Of Counsel, DLA Piper, Washington, DC
Adam Smith, Senior Advisor to the OFAC Director, Washington, DC
Credit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
By:
LexisNexis.
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January 20: San Francisco - Introduction to Landlord Tenant Training


JDC's full scope Eviction Defense Project provides representation to clients during their eviction proceedings. These cases provide excellent litigation experience as the procedures are the same as those involved in business litigation-discovery, motions, settlement, and trial-on a more manageable level. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend this free MCLE training session.
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorney who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the different types of cases we place with volunteers. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute’s Web site. For more information on how to view this webcast and attend our live training, please email probono@sfbar.org or call 415-782-8996
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Landlord Tenant Training
When/Where:
January 20, 2015
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Speakers:
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys.
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More Information And Registration

Saturday, December 13, 2014

December 16: Seattle - Ethics in International Dual-Jurisdictional Practice

Join Professor John Strait as he discusses various ethical issues attorneys may encounter in the course of practicing law internationally. Professor Strait will be addressing ethical issues in a various contexts, including cross-border transactions and international arbitration and litigation. Section members are encouraged to submit their own issues or questions in advance of the program.
Title:
Ethics in International Dual-Jurisdictional Practice
When/Where:
December 16, 2014
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Davis Wright Tremaine
1201 3rd Ave Ste 2200
Seattle, WA 98101-3047
CLE Credits:
Ethics: 1.50
Cost:

  • International Practice Section Members: $0 (discount applied at checkout)
  • Active Attorneys/non-section members: $25
  • Law Students: $15

By:
WSBA International Practice Section
More Information And Registration

Friday, December 12, 2014

January 15: Webcast - Being Smart With Social Media

Josh King, Avvo’s General Counsel, will cover the latest decisions and opinions surrounding social media and the ethics rules governing legal marketing. Examples will be included highlighting the most effective - and ethical - ways lawyers can use social media to develop business, as well as a number of ways that social media is often misused by attorneys.
 Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn:
  • The difference between inbound and outbound marketing - and why it's critical to understanding ethical use of social media.
  • How the rules governing attorney marketing are limited by the First Amendment.
  • Why professionalism is of paramount importance in a world of easy, ubiquitous communication.
Title:
Being Smart With Social Media
When/Where:
Thursday January 15, 2015
10AM (PT) / 1PM (ET)
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Josh King, Avvo’s General Counsel,
By:
Avvo.com
Credit:
1hr Ethics CLE in CA, FL, IL, TX, WA (WA MCLE ID 384506)
Cost:
Free. Pre-registration required.
More Information And Registration

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December 17+24+31: Webcast - See Through the Fog - eFiling & eService in San Francisco

Title:
See Through the Fog - eFiling & eService in San Francisco
Description:
This one hour training session walks you through all the steps necessary in order to eFile and eServe your documents in San Francisco Superior Court.
When/Where:
  • December 17, 2014 - 11AM PST
  • December 24, 2014 - 11AM PST
  • December 31, 2014 - 11AM PST
  • Other Dates: Approximately weekly through 1st Quarter 2015
Webcast - Register Now

Credit:
1 credit (California)
By:
OneLegal Online Court Services
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

December 18: Hastings, MN - Update on the U.S. Supreme Court: Civil Cases

(one standard credit will be applied for)
Presented by Marie Falinger, Esq. Professor Hamline University School of Law
The Dakota County Law Library and the 1st Judicial District Bar Association (FDBA)offer monthly free Continuing Legal Education sessions. You do not have to be a FDBA member to attend.
Title:
Update on the U.S. Supreme Court: Civil Cases 
When/Where:
December 18, 2014
Noon-1 p.m.
Dakota County Law Library
Hastings, MN
Speaker:
By:
Dakota County Law Library
Credit:
CLE credit will be applied for.
More Information

December 16: Webcast - This Year In Financial Crime

Title:
This Year In Financial Crime
The trends, cases and issues that shaped 2014, and a look ahead to 2015
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
1 – 2 PM
Webcast - Register Now
Description:
From the explosive increase of cyber threats, to the rise of new global tax and financial account reporting systems, to the renewed regulatory crackdown on AML and sanctions violations, 2014 was a tumultuous year for the financial crime world.
Catch up on some critical trends, major enforcement actions, and new regulatory developments from the past year, and look ahead at predictions for emerging issues in 2015, with this webinar presented by ACFCS. The presentation will cover:
  • A look back at recent high-profile cyberattacks, and the resulting push to coordinate cybersecurity and financial crime compliance efforts
  • The expansion of international tax reporting systems from FATCA to GATCA, and what it means for customer due diligence and investigations in the coming year
  • How the year’s major enforcement actions point to increasing expectations for converged compliance programs – across departments and borders
  • An examination of pending regulations, from FinCEN’s beneficial owner rule to the EU’s 4th AML Directive, that are likely to emerge in 2015
Credit:
The sponsor has not stated that credit has been applied for. From the description, it appears that this program may be eligible for credit in some states.
By:
Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
More Information And Registration

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

January: Ohio - 2015 Economic and Real Estate Outlook

Title:
2015 Economic and Real Estate Outlook
When/Where:
10:45 am on the following dates and places.
  • January 5: Mayfield Village
  • January 7: Cuyahoga Falls
  • January 14: Independence
  • January 15: Strongsville
  • January 21: Mentor
  • January 28: Westlake
Speaker:
Khash Saghafi is an instructor in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services provides seminars through Ohio geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Credit:
Approved for 2.0 credits by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Cost:
Free
More Information And Registration

Sunday, December 7, 2014

December 17: Webcast - Managing eDiscovery: Top Trends to Know for 2015 #MCLE

Title:
Managing eDiscovery: Top Trends to Know for 2015
When/Where:
December 17, 2014
12:00 PM EST
Webcast - Register Now!
You will have to register with the sponsor, but it's free and you can re-use that registration for other programs.
Description:
With the 2015 nearly upon us, what are the top eDiscovery trends that are likely to have the greatest impact on legal teams and the managed review process in the months ahead? Panelists will discuss noteworthy developments and share proven approaches for streamlining eDiscovery management, including:
  • Proposed FRCP amendments
  • Data privacy and information governance concerns
  • Establishing defensible processes and technology-assisted reviews
  • eDiscovery complexities in the global marketplace
Speakers:
  • Charles Volkert - Executive Director, Robert Half Legal
  • Rebecca Dunaway - Litigation Counsel, Sempra Energy
  • Steven Baron - Vice President, Robert Half Legal eDiscovery Services
  • Paul A. Meyer - Managing Counsel, Towers Watson
By:
West LegalEdcenter, hosted by Robert Half Legal
Cost:
Free
Credit:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, GU, HI, IL, IN, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, VI, VT, WI, WV
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Saturday, December 6, 2014

December 30: Los Alamitos, CA - Dealing with Tax (and other) Debt Workshop

Curt Harrington
What you will learn from this presentation:

  • How to deal with tax debts owed to the tax authorities (Federal and State);
  • How actions taken can toll (stop) the limitations periods for the IRS collection statute and Bankruptcy Rules;
  • Federal Bank Account Regulations: foreign country connection can cost the account and prison time;
  • Innocent Spouse Rules to prevent bad spouse from taking you with them;
  • Federal and State Criminal involvement & 4th and 5th Amendment weakness;
  • How Offers in Compromise and Bankruptcy disclosures can be dangerous;
  • Unilateral Payment Plans with designation of application to specific taxes & specific years;
  • Advantages of Doing Your Own Taxes, or "Did you know that your paid tax preparer can be called upon to testify against you? ;and,
  • Restitution Debt and why it is related to other tax debt.

Title:
Dealing with Tax (and other) Debt Workshop
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Los Alamitos - Rossmoor (OC) Library
12700 Montecito Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90740
bend in the road transition from Montecito Rd to St. Cloud Dr.
MAP Link: http://goo.gl/JxL08A
Speaker:
Curt Harrington is a high-tech patent attorney and a California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Specialist. In addition to his J.D., Curt holds an LL.M. - Tax from the University of San Diego and masters degrees in chemical and electrical engineering, and business. He has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patents, and has published and spoken widely on Patent, Trademark, Licensing, Intellectual Property Taxation, and Business Start-up. Curt is currently chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization, a unit of California State government that oversees California's Legal Specialization Program. Harrington & Harrington is a tax and patent law firm that helps fortify a client's personal tax position, technology, & business success. PATENTAX dot com includes many helpful articles and FAQs.
Credit:
Tax Specialization MCLE Credit (attorneys and CPA's) 1.0 hrs
More Information: 
http://patentax.com/CLE/

December 18: Webcast - The Impact of The Affordable Care Act on Personal Injury Litigation

When/Where:
December 18, 2014
9:00 am – 10:00 am PST
Title:
The Impact of The Affordable Care Act on Personal Injury Litigation. A Plan to Defend Against Claims for Future Medical Costs, Loss of Health Insurance, and Life Care Plans
Speakers: 
  • Darrell J. Whiteley
  • Jennifer R. LoydMatthew Strauss
  • Moderator: Esther P. Holm.
Description:
Darrell Whiteley, Jennifer Loyd and Matthew Strauss will discuss the impact of the Affordable Care Act on personal injury litigation, and a plan to defend against claims for future medical costs, loss of health insurance, and life care plans. They will discuss the implications of the Affordable Care Act (presently in the second period of open enrollment) to the defense of economic damage claims for future medical expenses. We will take you through the specific costs and coverage levels in place under the ACA for 2015 in several sample states; we will demonstrate how to reduce plaintiff’s economic damage claim by demonstrating the availability and the mandates of the Affordable Care Act. We will cover the costs of premiums and out-of-pocket limits under the ACA, and contrast them with the Plaintiff’s “list price” medical services. You will learn about the necessary affirmative defenses, discovery demands and the deposition inquiries needed to qualify the Plaintiff for ACA eligibility. We will also focus on the experts required to present these issues at trial, and the anticipated motion practice. In addition, we will discuss how to overcome the categorization of Affordable Care Act coverage as a collateral source, and present the argument that expert testimony and documentary support of required ACA health insurance should be allowed as direct evidence at trial.
By:
Lewis Brisbois.
Credit:
According to the Sponsor website:
  • Attorney CLE Credit: Florida, Illinois, Texas, New York, California
  • Many states offer reciprocal credit for courses accredited in Texas and Florida; however, reciprocity varies by state.

Web Recording - Client Dynamics Driving Change in the Legal Profession

Title:
Client Dynamics Driving Change in the Legal Profession
When/Where:
Recorded Webcast - Play Now!
By:
West LegalEdcenter
Cost:
Free
Description:
During the past few years, the legal landscape has become more and more competitive. Law firm clients understand that they have more choices and access to legal counsel. As a result, they are seeking increased value, new avenues for the delivery of legal services, alternative fee arrangements, and greater understanding of the risks and potential outcomes of various legal strategies that could affect their business.
In response to heightened client pressures and increased competition, many law firms are modifying law practice management strategies to strengthen service offerings and win new business. This includes adopting corporate financial and business practices designed to achieve greater efficiencies and serving as true business advisers, not just legal counsel.
Our panelists will discuss the efforts by legal organizations to navigate the new realities of today’s business environment and share best practices for improving the delivery of legal services, including highlights from Robert Half Legal’s Future Law Office research.
Production Date:
October 22, 2014
Speakers:
  • Gary R. Chadick - Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
  • Joseph H. Otterstetter - Managing Counsel and Associate General Counsel, 3M Legal Affairs
  • Charles Volkert - Executive Director, Robert Half Legal
Credit:
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CEU, CO, FL, GA, GU, HI, IL, IN, ME, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, UK-BSB, UK-SRA, UT, VI, VT, WI, WV

December 9: Webcast - Alternative Entities — Navigating New Choices for Business Formations

Title:
Alternative Entities — Navigating New Choices for Business Formations
When/Where:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Webinar - Register Now!
Description:
Selecting a new business entity type used to be straightforward — The Corporation or The LLC
However, in today’s fast-changing business market states are authorizing new statutory entity types to meet specific needs of business owners. That’s great, because the more choices available, the better your chances of finding a good fit for business owners’ and investors’ needs. But now you have more entity types to consider. How do you choose?
In this in-depth seminar, you’ll get acquainted with new entity types that are gaining in popularity and ascertain the key considerations when researching what entity type is best for your organization or client. Specifically, we’ll cover the:
  • Series LLC
  • Benefit Corporations
  • Low-Profit LLC
  • Unincorporated nonprofit associations
  • Limited cooperative associations
  • Master Limited Partnership
  • Attendees will learn:
  • What new entities are now available
  • How they are different from and similar to traditional entities such as the corporation or LLC
  • Where they can be formed
  • How they are formed, maintained and terminated
Credit:
This webinar has been approved for the following:

  • 1.0 CLE credit hours in California, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.
  • CLE Credit is also available in the following states under the reciprocity rule: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, and North Dakota.

By:
Wolters Kluwer
More Information And Registration
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December 18: Webcast - Oranges the Year 'Round - eFiling & eService in Orange County Superior Court

This one hour training session walks you through all the steps necessary in order to eFile and eServe your documents in Orange County Superior Court.
Title:
Oranges the Year 'Round - eFiling & eService in Orange County Superior Court
When/Where:
Thursday, December 18, 2014
10AM-11AM PST
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
One Legal
Credit:
The sponsor is a California State Bar approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider so MCLE credit is available (free of charge).
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December 16: Webcast - Technology at the Deposition and Beyond

Discover the latest technology available to help make your next deposition easier. Get an in-depth look at realtime, electronic exhibits, deposition streaming, and mobile videoconferencing services for taking depositions remotely. Learn how to make trial-ready clips and navigate a typical court reporting service web portal to schedule depositions online, track status of depositions, see the transcript costs for a case, as well as open invoices, and download transcripts with exhibits 24/7 on the Internet.
Title:
Technology at the Deposition and Beyond
When/Where:
Wednesday December 16, 2015
11:00 AM Pacfic (1:00 PM Central, 2:00 PM Eastern)
Webcast - Register Now!
Description:
Credit:
1 Credit - IL, NY nontransitional, CA, NV
Cost:
Barkley offers these online courses at no charge.
By:
Barkley Court Reporters
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December 23: Los Alamitos, CA - Intellectual Property Taxation & Licensing Workshop

Curtis L. Harrington
What you will learn from this presentation:
  • Introduction & Understanding the Negative Nature of IP
  • Overview of Intellectual Property Categories & Process
  • Tax Treatment of Patents, Copyrights, & Trademarks
  • How to Create Quick Cash Flow & Segregate Ordinary & Capital
  • Carrot & Stick for Licensing & Variations for Inducing Action
  • Using Insurance & Entities & Diversification to Reduce Risk
  • Centering on a model: Prolific Inventor vs. Unitary Business.
Title:
Intellectual Property Taxation & Licensing Workshop
When/Where:
December 23, 2014
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Los Alamitos - Rossmoor (OC) Library
12700 Montecito Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90740
bend in the road transition from Montecito Rd to St. Cloud Dr.
MAP Link: http://goo.gl/JxL08A
Speaker:
Curt Harrington is a high-tech patent attorney and a California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Specialist. In addition to his J.D., Curt holds an LL.M. - Tax from the University of San Diego and masters degrees in chemical and electrical engineering, and business. He has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patents, and has published and spoken widely on Patent, Trademark, Licensing, Intellectual Property Taxation, and Business Start-up. Curt is currently chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization, a unit of California State government that oversees California's Legal Specialization Program. Harrington & Harrington is a tax and patent law firm that helps fortify a client's personal tax position, technology, & business success. PATENTAX dot com includes many helpful articles and FAQs.
Credit:
Tax Specialization MCLE Credit (attorneys and CPA's) 1.0 hrs
More:
http://patentax.com/CLE/

Friday, December 5, 2014

December 15: Webcast - Resources for Interpreting Open Source Licenses

While open source is very broadly used, few cases have been decided to assist in interpreting affiliated open source licenses. A structured approach to compliance is critical. Where does a company look for guidance on complying with the various aspects of open source licenses?
This webinar will review the efforts of the community to provide this information from OpenChain to SPDX to the recent whitepapers by SFLC and FSF/Software Conservancy.
Attendees will learn:
• Brief introduction to open source software
• Identification of resources to help you get started and maintain a current understanding of license implications.
Title:
Resources for Interpreting Open Source Licenses
When/Where:
December 15, 2014
11:30am EDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Karen Copenhaver, partner at Choate Hall & Stewart and Counsel for the Linux Foundation
  • Mark Radcliffe, partner at DLA Piper and General Counsel for the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
Credit:
  • California: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California for a total of 1.0 credit hour which can be applied toward the General requirement. DLA Piper certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed in the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing Minimum Continuing Legal Education.
  • New Jersey: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.2 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.2 qualify as hours of credit toward the General category.
  • New York: This nontransitional continuing legal education program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour which can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. CLE credit is NOT available for newly admitted attorneys.
  • Other States: MCLE credit will be applied for in the states where DLA Piper LLP (US) has an office with the exception of Minnesota, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
By:
Black Duck Software

December: Webcast (WA) - Managing Client Trust Accounts

This program is a practical step-by-step approach to learning exactly how to ethically manage your client’s trust accounts. Learn just what you need to do to keep track of client funds, to prevent accidentally spending client’s money, and to keep your funds from mixing with the clients’. Learn trust accounting from start to finish, from setting up a trust account to final client disbursements. Practice worksheets and step-by-step guide are included in this practical and entertaining seminar.
A must for every attorney, including supervising tips for those who have staff helping to manage client trust accounts. Here are just a few questions that you’ll have answered:
  • What funds need to go into the trust account?
  • Can I have a non-attorney staff as a signatory on a client trust account?
  • What about contingent fees?
  • What if the client pays by credit card?
  • How long do I have to keep trust account records?
  • Do I really have to keep an account ledger and a client ledger?
  • What if a check comes in that contains both client funds and lawyer funds?
  • After depositing a check into the trust account, can I immediately disburse the funds?
  • Can I use trust account funds to pay a client’s filing fee?
  • What do I do with unclaimed trust account funds?
Title:
Managing Client Trust Accounts
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
When/Where:
This recorded seminar will be available at no cost to WSBA members throughout December 2014.
Original Program Date:
October 22, 2014
Speaker:
Cheryl M. Heuett - Senior Auditor, WSBA, Seattle
By:
WSBA
Credits:
AV Credits - Ethics: 1.50 - MCLE Activity 383558
Cost:
Free to all WSBA members.
More Information and Registration
December.

December 20: Lakewood, CA - Dealing with Tax (and other) Debt Workshop

Curtis L. Harrington
What you will learn from this presentation:
  • How to deal with tax debts owed to the tax authorities (Federal and State);
  • How actions taken can toll (stop) the limitations periods for the IRS collection statute and Bankruptcy Rules;
  • Federal Bank Account Regulations: foreign country connection can cost the account and prison time;
  • Innocent Spouse Rules to prevent bad spouse from taking you with them;
  • Federal and State Criminal involvement & 4th and 5th Amendment weakness;
  • How Offers in Compromise and Bankruptcy disclosures can be dangerous;
  • Unilateral Payment Plans with designation of application to specific taxes & specific years;
  • Advantages of Doing Your Own Taxes, or "Did you know that your paid tax preparer can be called upon to testify against you? ;and,
  • Restitution Debt and why it is related to other tax debt.
Title:
Dealing with Tax (and other) Debt Workshop
When/Where:
Saturday, December 20, 2014
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lakewood's Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
4990 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
MAP Link: http://goo.gl/UnaCzH
Speaker:
Curt Harrington is a high-tech patent attorney and a California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Specialist. In addition to his J.D., Curt holds an LL.M. - Tax from the University of San Diego and masters degrees in chemical and electrical engineering, and business. He has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patents, and has published and spoken widely on Patent, Trademark, Licensing, Intellectual Property Taxation, and Business Start-up. Curt is currently chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization, a unit of California State government that oversees California's Legal Specialization Program. Harrington & Harrington is a tax and patent law firm that helps fortify a client's personal tax position, technology, & business success. PATENTAX dot com includes many helpful articles and FAQs.
Credit:
Tax Specialization MCLE Credit (attorneys and CPA's) 1.0 hrs
More:
http://patentax.com/CLE/

Thursday, December 4, 2014

December 29: Los Alamitos, CA - Intellectual Property Taxation & Licensing Workshop

Curt Harrington
What you will learn from this presentation:

  • Introduction & Understanding the Negative Nature of IP
  • Overview of Intellectual Property Categories & Process
  • Tax Treatment of Patents, Copyrights, & Trademarks
  • How to Create Quick Cash Flow & Segregate Ordinary & Capital
  • Carrot & Stick for Licensing & Variations for Inducing Action
  • Using Insurance & Entities & Diversification to Reduce Risk 
  • Centering on a model: Prolific Inventor vs. Unitary Business

Title:
Intellectual Property Taxation & Licensing Workshop
When/Where:
Monday, December 29, 2014
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Los Alamitos - Rossmoor (OC) Library
12700 Montecito Road, Los Alamitos, CA 90740
bend in the road transition from Montecito Rd to St. Cloud Dr.
MAP Link: http://goo.gl/JxL08A
Speaker:
Curt Harrington is a high-tech patent attorney and a California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Tax Specialist. In addition to his J.D., Curt holds an LL.M. - Tax from the University of San Diego and masters degrees in chemical and electrical engineering, and business. He has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patents, and has published and spoken widely on Patent, Trademark, Licensing, Intellectual Property Taxation, and Business Start-up. Curt is currently chair of the California Board of Legal Specialization, a unit of California State government that oversees California's Legal Specialization Program. Harrington & Harrington is a tax and patent law firm that helps fortify a client's personal tax position, technology, & business success. PATENTAX dot com includes many helpful articles and FAQs.
Credit:
Tax Specialization MCLE Credit (attorneys and CPA's) 1.0 hrs
More Information: 
http://patentax.com/CLE/

Monday, December 1, 2014

December 18: San Francisco - Six Things We Learned in Law School We Shouldn't Try at Home

Mark Perlmutter
What you will learn from this presentation:

  • Why winning is the goal in court but perilous at home
  • When and when not to problem solve
  • When compromise is not enough
  • Just how much our partners appreciate our learned advice
  • Why feeling things can actually be good
  • The geography of drinking.

Title:
Six Things We Learned in Law School We Shouldn't Try at Home
Register Now!
When/Where:
Thursday, December 18, 2014
11:30am - 1:00pm (PST)
City National Bank, 12th Floor
150 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Speaker: 
A former Texas Trial Lawyer, “superlawyer” and “legal innovator,” Mark Perlmutter, MA, JD, now helps individuals and couples to have more satisfying business and intimate relationships. He also works with couples and families of people with substance abuse issues, mediates, and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at UC Hastings and the University of Texas School of Law. He practices as a relationship coach with Managing Human Differences (Managingdifferences.net) helping businesses manage workplace conflict, counsels law students at Golden Gate University, and serves as a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern, #71640 with Bay Area Community Therapy under the supervision of Dr. Keith Sutton, Licensed Psychologist, #22439.
Credit:
This Presentation Qualifies for .5 units of California Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Credit
More Information And Registration