July 18: Introduction to Boolean

This webinar is designed for users who are already familiar with the basics of Fastcase but are new to Boolean (keyword) searches.

Title:
Introduction to Boolean
When/Where:
Thursday, July 18, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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This Free Continuing Legal Education Course Is Repeated:

• Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• Thursday, October 17, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Presented by:
Fastcase
Credit:
Fastcase webcasts earn credit in many states. Check with your credit-granting authority. You may have to apply on your own.

Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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July 11: Data Analytics: Fastcase and Docket Alarm

This free Continuing Legal Education program focuses on the use of data analytics in law practice and shows how trends and data impact legal decision making.

Title:
Data Analytics: Fastcase and Docket Alarm
When/Where:
Thursday, July 11, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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This course is repeated:

• Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
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Presented by:
Fastcase
Credit:
Fastcase webcasts earn credit in many states. Check with your credit-granting authority. You may have to apply on your own.

Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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July 10: 2019 Employment Legislation Summary: What Employers Need to Know

In its 2019 session, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a number of new laws affecting employers, many of which will become effective October 1, 2019. To assist employers in navigating the legislative changes, we invite you to join labor and employment law attorneys Henry Zaccardi and Ashley Marshall for this complimentary CLE webinar summarizing the new laws and providing guidance on:

• Sexual harassment in the workplace
• Paid FMLA Time off
• Minimum wage increase
• Whistleblower protections.

Title:
2019 Employment Legislation Summary: What Employers Need to Know
When/Where:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.

Speakers:

• Henry J. Zaccardi, Counsel, Shipman & Goodwin LLP  represents public and private employers and non-profit organizations in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. This includes personnel policies and practices, Freedom of Information Act issues, wage and hour disputes, drug and alcohol testing, family and medical leave, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, occupational health and safety and related matters and regulatory compliance.
• Ashley L. Marshall, Associate, Shipman & Goodwin LLP is an associate practicing in the areas of labor and employment and school law. Ashley represents public and private sector employers in a variety of matters including employment discrimination and retaliation claims filed in state and federal court, labor negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and prohibited practice proceedings. Ashley also represents clients before state agencies such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Freedom of Information Commission, the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, and the State Board of Labor Relations. Furthermore, Ashley assists local boards of education on both labor and student issues.

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June 6+13+21+28: The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques #CLE

Technology has been described as “the campfire around which we tell our stories” and that is especially true in the legal profession. As technology has allowed greater amounts of information to be retained, legal documents are becoming longer and longer and can no longer be ignored. Becoming technologically savvy and staying abreast of advancements is at the very core of the competency of the legal profession. In this free Continuing Legal Education course, we will explore the latest technological advancements, strategies for efficiently researching and more.
Title:
The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques
When/Where:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 6/06/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/13/2019
• 9:00am - 10:00am EDT - 06/21/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/28/2019
  

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By:
LexisNexis
Cost:
Free
Credit:
1 Credit in most jurisdictions
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June 4+27: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

Twenty three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. Four of these states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use as well as medical use. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work.
This free Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program provides an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces.

• Understanding the history of marijuana use
• Understanding the current legal framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility
• Examining the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage
• Understanding current medical research and what may lie ahead
• Exploring the Complications of Determining Impairment
• Developing best practices for employers in this ever changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
When/Where:

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 06/04/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/27/2019

Register Now for this No-Cost CLE!
Speaker:
Jared Millisor
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

June 27: Ethics and Legal Research

This no-cost Continuing Legal Education webinar introduces attorneys to ethical and professional responsibility considerations in legal research

Title:
Ethics and Legal Research
When/Where:
Thursday, June 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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Speakers:
Presented by:
Fastcase
Credit:
Fastcase webcasts earn credit in many states. Check with your credit-granting authority. You may have to apply on your own.

Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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August 29/Cleveland, OH: Human Trafficking Multidisciplinary Symposium: Strategic Responses

The Case Western Reserve University Human Trafficking Program and the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking are hosting their first annual Human Trafficking Multidisciplinary Symposium: Strategic Responses. It will take place on August 29, 2019 at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.
The symposium will include health care providers, counselors and social workers, lawyers, judges and law enforcement working together to develop strategies to address issues of victim identification, vulnerable populations, labor trafficking, public health, trauma informed services and specialty courts.
The symposium will begin with a key-note presentation from Chris Thompson, author of “The Power of Collaboration”. Breakout sessions will include expert speakers, local, regional and national, to present and discuss issues important to health care providers, lawyers, counselors and social workers.
Title:
Human Trafficking Multidisciplinary Symposium: Strategic Responses
When/Where:
Thursday, August 29, 2019
8:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

The conference offers 6 hours of CLE credit (pending approval) for Attorneys, 4 hours of CE contact hours (pending approval) for RNs and LPNs and 6 hours of CEU credit (pending approval) for counselors and social workers.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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June 5+7+14+19: Answering the Call: Overcoming Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession

In this free Continuing Legal Education course, you will examine the characteristics of the legal profession that make attorneys so much more susceptible to substance abuse as well as review the wildly disproportionate disciplinary records.
Title:
Answering the Call: Overcoming Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
When/Where:
Webcast:

• 10:30am - 11:30am EDT - 06/05/2019 - 06/05/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/07/2019 - 06/07/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 06/14/2019 - 06/14/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/19/2019 - 06/19/2019

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

June 11+18+24: Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology

Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information. Nowhere is that more true than in the American legal system. Making sense of the water pouring from that particular fire hydrant is the focus of this course on the fundamentals of basic legal research in the age of electronic legal research.
This free Continuing Legal Education program covers:

• Model Rules & Technology
• Competency as an Attorney
• Using Citations, Party Names & Source Selection
• Refining Your Search
• Sections of a Case
• Topic Summary Reports
• Citation Services
• Research History.

Title:
Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology
When/Where:
Webcast

• 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT - 06/11/2019 - 06/11/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/18/2019 - 06/18/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 06/24/2019 - 06/24/2019

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

June Free Course: Protecting Plant Innovation: Hemp, CBD & Plant IP Laws Under The 2018 Farm Bill

Technological advances increasingly find application in agriculture. From new varieties obtained through improved or genetically enhanced breeding techniques, to “smart” and AI-enhanced farming, intellectual property issues have closely tracked these developments. The United States has more forms of legal protection for plant-related inventions than any other country.

This program will provide an executive summary overview of the core concepts in protecting plant IP (accessible to all audiences) and include an update on the 2018 Farm Bill, which significantly expanded IP protection possibilities and included key changes impacting the Hemp and CBD industries. The course will also review important recent patent caselaw, and best practices to ensure IP protection is not inadvertently lost through common business practices in the product development process. Finally, the presenters will discuss how the ever-expanding legal cannabis industry is interfacing with the complex strata of laws and regulations affecting it, with an emphasis on IP issues.
Title:
Protecting Plant Innovation: Hemp, CBD & Plant IP Laws Under The 2018 Farm Bill
By:
Above the Law + Lawline
Credit:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Connecticut
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you might be able to self-apply.

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June 12+17: Data Breach: A-Z Guide for Law Firms

This free Continuing Legal Education webinar covers current data breach laws, trends in the legal industry, insight into client concerns regarding data protection, and a discussion of why data security is so important to law firms.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what constitutes a data breach
• Understand the current legal framework that regulates data breaches
• Examine what a law firm can do on behalf of its client to prepare them for a data breach
• Understand what exposure a law firm faces and what data security matters to a firm.

Title:
Data Breach: A-Z Guide for Law Firms
When/Where:
Webcast

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/12/2019 - 06/12/2019
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT - 06/17/2019 - 06/17/2019

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

June 13: Understanding Women's Conflict in the Legal Workplace and the Bias That Built It

A common misconception is that women inherently have challenging relationships with other women at work. The research of our guest speakers, Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris, has shown this is patently untrue. They will provide real-world advice and tactics for how both women and men in the legal profession can avoid workplace conflict and overcome deeply rooted biases in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
During this free Continuing Legal Education webinar, our speakers will share insights on the following:

• Gender bias in the workplace, including women’s same-gender conflicts
• How gendered workplaces disadvantage women
• How to build supportive work environments to help women succeed and advance

Title:
Understanding Women's Conflict in the Legal Workplace and the Bias That Built It
When:
Thursday, June 13, 2019
 10:00 am PDT / 11:00 am MDT / 12 noon CDT / 1:00 pm EDT
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Speakers:
Attorneys Andrea S. Kramer and Alton B. Harris are coauthors of the book "It's Not You, It's the Workplace: Women's Conflict at Work and the Bias That Built It." Andie is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery and an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law. She is on the advisory board of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, Diversity and Inclusion and cofounder and chair of the Women's Leadership and Mentoring Alliance. Alton Harris was a founding partner of Ungaretti & Harris and is a retired partner from Nixon Peabody. Al is a frequent speaker and author on gender bias in the workplace.
Our moderator will be Fitch Even partner Nikki L. Little, an IP litigator and experienced trial lawyer. She is cofounder and chair-elect of ChiWIP.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
One hour of Diversity & Inclusion CLE credit is pending in Illinois and one hour of Recognition and Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession and Society CLE is pending in California. There is no fee to attend, but please note registration is required.Less
Cost:
The Continuing Legal Education program is Free.
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Illinois Free Continuing Legal Education from ICLE

Most of the free continuing legal education webinars in the calendar on the right side of this page earn credit for Illinois attorneys. In addition, the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) often has a couple of recordings available.

From ICLE:

Practicing Wellness: Skills Beyond the Status Quo (LAP) Category: Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Free Programs, Online Content

The intent of this workshop is to help lawyers find balance, increase focus, and reduce stress by learning how to incorporate simple wellness skills into their daily lives. Originally produced by the Lawyers' Assistance Program.

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• Credits: 3 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
• Product ID: H8021-17E
• Original Program Date: 11/9/2017
• Formats:
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Veterans Day CLE Conference (Presented by the DuPage County Bar Association) Category: Veterans & Military, DuPage County Bar Association, Free Programs, Bankruptcy, Collection, & Consumer

Veteran-based topics covered are bankruptcy, benefits, family law and a legal overview. Originally presented by the DuPage County Bar Association.

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NEW DATE: September 19: Trending Issues in Trade Secrets: 2019

Protecting trade secrets has long been a priority for both government and industry in the United States, as evidenced by strong legislation and enforcement regimes. Through symposiums it organized in 2015 and 2017, the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office has worked to foster public discussion and awareness of the important legal and business issues surrounding trade secrets.
This all-new program will give attendees an opportunity to hear about what is trending in the protection of trade secrets in the United States. Five panels will bring together experts from government, academia, the courts, and the private sector for in-depth discussions of:

• Patents or trade secrets—what is trending?
• Issues in criminal prosecutions
• Notable trade secret prosecutions
• Views from the federal bench
• Advising clients in criminal trade secret matters

Title:
Trending Issues in Trade Secrets: 2019
When/Where:
Wednesday, September 19, 2019 - Rescheduled from June 
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Clara Barton Auditorium, United States Patent & Trademark Office
600 Dulany St.
Madison Auditorium
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
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By:
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Credit:
The sponsor does not offer CLE credit. You may be able to self-apply for credit in your jurisdiction.
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June 10+20: Skeletons in the Closet - The Importance of Due Diligence #MCLE

Failure to conduct proper due diligence can mean billions in unwanted costs to your organization or your client. Due diligence can be a legal obligation, but the term more commonly applies to voluntary investigations designed to uncover hidden bad acts. It is imperative that attorneys understand and appreciate the potential risks presented by third parties. Effective due diligence investigations contribute to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to make the best choices based on cost, benefit, and risk.
In this free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program you will learn about the purpose, legal requirements and recent developments for due diligence and hear about organizational strategies to strengthen due diligence efforts and mitigate financial or operational risk.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Learn about the importance of understanding third parties for effective decision making
• Understand key concepts and components critical to successfully conducting due diligence
• Review specific laws that require due diligence
• Discuss the legal penalties and financial risks when due diligence fails
• Get tips on organizing an effective due diligence process.

Title:
Skeletons in the Closet - The Importance of Due Diligence
When/Where:
Webcast

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 06/10/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 06/20/2019

Speaker:
Cassie Quinn
Price:
Free
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

July 23: A Mid-Year Review of the Top Stories in Trademark and Copyright Law (Live MBHB Webinar)

MBHB will present a free Continuing Legal Education mid-year review of the top stories impacting trademark and copyright law. Topics will include:

• Recent trademark and copyright cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, including Fourth Estate, Rimini, and more discussions on “immoral” or “scandalous” trademarks.
• Recent federal court decisions of note, including Apple being allowed to rely on foreign priority dates for its IPAD mark.
• Recent TTAB decisions of note, including discussions on sufficiency of intent in intent-to-use applications, and trends regarding generic and “highly descriptive” marks.
• The impact of big data on trademarks – clearance, prosecution strategy, policing, and enforcement.
• An increased pressure on companies to address social, environmental, and health issues – and the interplay between trademarks and corporate social responsibility that ensues.
• Happenings outside of the United States, including new trademark laws in Canada and the implications for trademarks in the United Kingdom and the European Union in the wake of Brexit.

Title:
A Mid-Year Review of the Top Stories in Trademark and Copyright Law
Live MBHB Webinar
When/Where:
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 8:00 am PDT, 10:00 am CDT, 11:00 am EDT
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Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes
Cost:
While there is no fee to participate, all attendees must register in advance and, in order to receive MCLE credit, must participate online and individually. Register online here
Credit:
MCLE credit is pending for the states of California, Illinois, New Jersey,* New York,* North Carolina and Virginia (*via reciprocity). For other jurisdictions, consult your credit granting authority - many states allow credit if you apply.
By:
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP is committed to educating clients and friends of the firm with respect to significant developments and trends in the areas of intellectual property law.

Register online here:
www.mbhb.com/events/

June 4: Employee Privacy Issues & E-Surveillance Practices

In this free Continuing Legal Education program, Tim Dimoff will discuss:

• Definition of e-surveillance
• Reason for electronic surveillance
• Legal issues
• What a company cannot do
• Why an employee investigation would fail

Title:
Employee Privacy Issues & E-Surveillance Practices
When/Where:
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Timothy A. Dimoff, founder and president of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc., is considered one of the nation’s leading authorities in high-risk workplace and human resource issues, security, vulnerability assessments and crime. As a consultant to law enforcement and the media, Timothy has been called upon to examine evidence from crime scenes and victim and witness reports to develop an offender profile. He has testified as an expert witness in many trials throughout the years.

By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

• This webinar is approved for CLE credit in AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules

Cost:
Free.

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