August 4, 6, 10+25: The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising

The internet has transformed the way we interact with friends, colleagues, and potential clients, and our everyday use of social media platforms can have surprising ethical implications in the advertising realm.
This free CLE webinar examines the ethical advertising implications of using popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Avvo and Google. It's a fast-paced look at conscious (and unconscious) attorney advertising in the digital age!
Title:
The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 9:00am - 10:00am Eastern Time - 8/4/2021
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time - 8/6/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 8/10/2021
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern Time - 8/25/2021

Speaker:
Jordan Rader.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont; many other states may allow credit if you self-apply.
By:
LexisNexis

August 2, 12, 16, 23, 26+30: Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms

Data security incidents and data breaches happen daily, forcing courts and lawmakers to address, define, and handle new challenges, often presenting a case of first impression. As technology evolves, so do our professional legal requirements of upholding our duties in advising and zealously advocating for our clients, while also tackling the burden of data security itself.
This free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session covers:

1. Latest security threats and what’s being done to address them,
2. Current data breach laws
3. How a lawyer’s professional duty may extend into new areas of technology and cyberspace,
4. How to prepare a data incident response plan.

Title:
Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms
Webinar Dates & Times: Register Now!

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time - 8/2/2021
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time - 8/12/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - 8/16/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 8/23/2021
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time - 8/26/2021 
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern Time - 8/30/2021

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

August 2, 23+30: Representing Individuals in Times of Crisis

This 90-minute free CLE presentation is for legal professionals who represent primarily individual clients. It will cover many of the critical considerations that require prompt responses to emergencies, as well as anticipating the needs of individuals in the immediate aftermath of a crisis.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the many ways a crisis can impact an individual client’s life
• Understand emergency and disaster response
• Identify changes to laws and emergency regulations impacting individuals
• Understand the impact of the Digital Divide
• Utilize Best Practices for practicing from home
• Guide clients through employment changes
• Guide clients through financial difficulty
• Handle emergent family law issues
• Handle civil, criminal and probate litigation cases related to an emergency
• Identify areas of need and quickly learning new practice areas
• Understand where to find resources for novel legal issues.

Title:
A Knight in Shining Armor: Representing Individuals in Times of Crisis
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 12:00pm - 1:30pm Eastern Time - 8/2/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Time - 8/23/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern Time - 8/30/2021
  

Speaker:

Michelle Pittman
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

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July 13, 15, 22+30: Business In Trying Times

This CLE provides a basic understanding of the materials that an attorney needs to be aware of while advising an organizational client during a crisis. It also touches on recent developments that have begun to occur as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been spreading across the globe.
At the end of this hour you should have a basic understanding of:

• What legislation and agencies are important during a crisis
• Practices to help maintain business operation during a crisis
• Basic relief measures that a company can file for or apply to get.

Title:
Business In Trying Times
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 7/13/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 7/15/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 7/22/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 7/30/2021
• And Next Month:
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 8/17/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - 8/27/2021

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

July 28: Using Consumer Laws to Protect Workers from Corporate Fraud and Misconduct

Hosted by the Economic Policy Institute, Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, National Consumer Law Center, and Towards Justice, this webinar will provide a lively discussion among advocates, attorneys, academics, and current and former government officials about how consumer laws can be used to protect workers and address corporate abuse in the labor market. Often, workers are exploited in ways that can be addressed through both consumer and workplace laws – or in ways that fall in the cracks between the two:

• A janitorial company sells franchises to workers, with unfair and fraudulent terms under which no one can make a profit;
• A trucking company provides training for drivers, while also roping them into lease-to-own contracts requiring excessive repayment if the driver leaves the job;
• A gig company conceals from workers information about pricing and jobs; or
• An app-based delivery company promises workers their tips, or represents to customers that tips will go to workers – but instead keeps some or all gratuities for its own use.

Government agencies and worker/consumer advocates alike have begun to rely on laws traditionally used to protect consumers as a way of addressing unfair and deceptive labor market practices that target working people, often immigrants and people of color. (Here's a blog post on the topic that provides more background.)
Title:
Using Consumer Laws to Protect Workers from Corporate Fraud and Misconduct
Date+Time:

July 28, 2021 

3:00PM-4:15PM (EDT)

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Cost:
This Webinar is FREE and will be made available for access following the live broadcast
Speakers:

• Veena Dubal, Professor of Law, UC Hasting Law, San Francisco
• Seth Frotman, Executive Director, Student Borower Protection Center
• Terri Gerstein, Director of the State and Local Enforcement Project at the Harvard Law School Labor, Worklife Program and a Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute
• Patricio Marquez, Assistant Attorney General, Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, Washington State Attorney General’s Office of the Attorney General
• Lorelei Salas, Fellow, Open Society Foundations Leadership in Government Fellowship, Former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
• Hillary Schwab, Founding Partner, Fair Work, P.C.
• David Seligman, Executive Director, Towards Justice.

By:
Economic Policy Institute, Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, National Consumer Law Center, and Towards Justice
Credit:
The announcement does not mention MCLE credit. However the content and speakers suggest that you may be able to self-apply for credit in many jurisdictions.

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August 5: What Employers Should Be Doing to Prepare for Back to School and the New COVID Spike

Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases are spiking as millions of students and parents prepare for a return to in-person schooling in the fall. As many jurisdictions are considering reinstituting lockdowns and mandatory masking, employers must continue to adapt their policies to the ongoing pandemic and, particularly, the sudden impact that the Delta (and other) variants may have on fall and winter planning.
This webinar will provide:

• A refresher on best practices for handling positive cases in the workplace and new requirements under new OSHA and CDC guidelines
• The latest update on mandatory vaccination policies and legal challenges
• Strategies and tips for planning for back to school season and potential legal issues arising out of leave and work from home requests from parents.

Title:
What Employers Should Be Doing to Prepare for Back to School and the New COVID Spike

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, August 5, 2021
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. MN CLE has been applied for approval. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• David L. Barron
• Michele Ballard Miller
• James J. Sullivan, Jr.

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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July 19+26: A Knight in Shining Armor: Representing Individuals in Times of Crisis

This 90-minute free CLE presentation is for legal professionals who represent primarily individual clients. It will cover many of the critical considerations that require prompt responses to emergencies, as well as anticipating the needs of individuals in the immediate aftermath of a crisis.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the many ways a crisis can impact an individual client’s life
• Understand emergency and disaster response
• Identify changes to laws and emergency regulations impacting individuals
• Understand the impact of the Digital Divide
• Utilize Best Practices for practicing from home
• Guide clients through employment changes
• Guide clients through financial difficulty
• Handle emergent family law issues
• Handle civil, criminal and probate litigation cases related to an emergency
• Identify areas of need and quickly learning new practice areas
• Understand where to find resources for novel legal issues.

Title:
A Knight in Shining Armor: Representing Individuals in Times of Crisis
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern - 7/19/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:30pm Eastern - 7/26/2021

Speaker:

Michelle Pittman
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

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July 28: Employee Mobility and the Pandemic: New Issues for California Employers

There is a labor shortage and the demand for workers is high. And with remote work seemingly here to stay, employees have more options than ever before. While the opportunity to recruit new talent and leadership can be a boon for businesses, increased mobility also carries increased risk. Your trade secrets and confidential information may be vulnerable, and if you’re not careful, new hires may join with a competitor’s sensitive information in hand. Do you know what it takes to protect your company when hiring and when employees depart? Join us for a look at recent developments in the landscape of employee mobility, including a discussion of President Biden’s new executive order, administrative agency requirements around confidentiality provisions, social media concerns, and more. We will also provide practical steps businesses should consider to protect their valuable assets and to avoid liability with competitors as we re-open for business.
Title:
Employee Mobility and the Pandemic: New Issues for California Employers

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, July 28, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. MN CLE has been applied for approval. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• Walter M. Stella
• Craig Schloss
• Bethany A. Vasquez

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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July 28: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation

Bringing a dispute to litigation is expensive and complicated, so it is no wonder so many choose to explore alternative dispute resolution options. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR for short) has many similarities and many differences to taking a dispute to trial, both in process and in preparation.
This program is a 100,000 ft fly-over of the ADR options available to those looking to avoid formal litigation. While each dispute is unique, and it is impossible to prepare for all scenarios, this program is a broad map of the terrain to set yourself up for success.
For those new to ADR, this will be a good introduction. For veterans, it’s both a refresher so you can better communicate the fundamentals to the newbies you are working with to help them understand how to reach a successful end, and also to hear the perspectives of our panelists who have successfully navigated the world of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation.
Title:
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation 

Date+Time Of Webinar:

July 28, 2021
10:00am (Pacific Time)

Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!

Credits:

• 1.0 with the Florida State Bar
• 1.0 with the Oregon State Bar
• 1.0 with the Nevada State Bar
• 1.0 with the California State Bar
• 1.0 with the California Department of Insurance

Speakers:

• Pete Fowler from Pete Fowler Construction
• Alex Prokop from Pete Fowler Construction
• Craig Hartsuyker with Hartsuyker Mediation Services
• Jesse Brant with Proctor Brant

By:

Pete Fowler Construction Services: https://www.petefowler.com/

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August 5: Sexual Harassment Manager and Employee Training

This presentation is compliant with California AB 1825 - Sexual harassment: training and education, but more importantly, focuses on how to create a culture that eliminates sexual harassment.
Title:
Sexual Harassment Manager and Employee Training
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, August 5, 2021
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm (PST)
Attendance is Limited - Register Now!
Speaker:
Ted Bacon  is Chair of the Employment Law Department of AlvaradoSmith, APC,. Ted's motto is that he handles all counseling and litigation involved in employment law--from the time the employee signs the job application to the time the verdict comes in after you've been sued. The firm provides the best of preventive medicine but excels at damage control when matters go south.
By:
The Attorney Action Club is a network of San Francisco Bay Area lawyers who host monthly topical discussions on attorney work life balance and law practice management.
Cost:
Free; registration is limited
Credit:
This meeting includes 2.0 hours of MCLE workplace bias credit and meets the California AB 1825 training requirement; You may be able to self-apply for other jurisdictions.

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July 21: Update on D&O Claims Environment Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rafael Rivera and Ethan Price-Livingston will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Update on D&O Claims Environment Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic" on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. This webinar will discuss D&O claims and potential liability exposures arising from COVID-19, focusing on the nature and severity of such exposures. Among other categories, the webinar will discuss securities claims, claims regarding operations mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty claims, government investigations, and claims against colleges and universities. Further, now almost 16 months after the start of the pandemic, this webinar will survey the claims that have manifested to date along with highlighting significant trends. Finally, this webinar will address the coverage issues arising from such claims and outline potential sources of liability in the future.
The presenters will discuss:

• D&O legal duties arising from COVID-19
• Nature and severity of D&O claims arising from COVID-19
• Update on current claims landscape
• COVID-19 and stakeholderism.

Title:
Update on D&O Claims Environment Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Webinar Date+Time:

July 21, 2021
11:30 am ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, NY, PA, and TX. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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July 21: Is It Billable? Billing Practices That Can Lead to Malpractice and Fee Disputes

Nothing can be more frustrating for a lawyer who has worked diligently on a matter than the realization that their client does not intend to pay their legal bill. Although clients may avoid or delay paying legal bills for a number of reasons, given current economic difficulties unpaid legal fees are on the rise. Therefore, lawyers are looking for effective ways to recover lost fees more than ever before. 

Join speakers Erin McCartney, J.D. and Erik Crep J.D. as they discuss legal billing tips that can help your firm establish more efficient and client centric billing processes, which can help avoid potential fee disputes down the road.
Title:
Is It Billable? Billing Practices That Can Lead to Malpractice and Fee Disputes
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
1:00 PM Eastern
12:00 PM Central

11:00 AM Mountain
10:00 AM Pacific
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Erin McCartney
• Erik Crep

CLE Credit:
Typically, Attorney Protective webinars are eligible for ethics credits in most jurisdictions; please consult your state's website.
By:
Attorney Protective

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July 19: Supreme Court Update 2021 - The NCAA, Free Speech, and the Fourth Amendment

Extra Mile Law, PLLC, is pleased to present another CLE in its Monday CLE webinar series. Extra Mile Law, PLLC, is pleased to present another CLE class in its Monday CLE webinar series. Join Jonathan Grad of Extra Mile Law, PLLC for this fast-moving, basic class about several recent Supreme Court decisions:

• National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston et al, a case challenging NCAA imposed limitations on benefits provided to student athletes,
• Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L, a case about the application of the First Amendment to speech uttered by a student outside of school hours, and
• Lange v. California, a case exploring the exigent circumstances exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement.
• If time permits, we may include additional cases.

Title:
Supreme Court Update 2021 - The NCAA, Free Speech, and the Fourth Amendment
Date+Time:
Monday, July 19, 2021
12 p.m. - 1 p.m., CDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education program!
Enrollment limited to the first 40 registrants.
Credit:

• 1 unit of credit has been approved in WY.
• 1 unit of credit has been applied for in MN and WI.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules.

Speaker:
Jonathan Grad, JD, PhD, Member, Extra Mile Law, PLLC, has practiced law since 1995 and is licensed to practice in MN, WI and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Presented By:
Extra Mile Law, PLLC, a MN-based boutique intellectual property law firm.

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August 2: Lawyer Jokes and Ethics Rules? Lessons Learned From Lawyer Jokes

Extra Mile Law, PLLC, is pleased to present another CLE class in its Monday CLE webinar series.
Join Jonathan Grad of Extra Mile Law, PLLC, for this fast-moving, basic class about lawyer jokes and ethics. We will review some of the rules of professional conduct (ethics), through the lens of humor. In particular, we will analyze some of the behavior lampooned in lawyer jokes and determine which rules of professional conduct are implicated by the behavior.
We will cover aspects of Rules 1.1 (Competence), 1.4 (Communications), 1.5 (Fees), 1.8 (Current Clients, Specific Rules), 3.3 (Candor to the Tribunal), 4.1 (Truthfulness in Statements to Others), 8.2 (Judicial & Legal Officials), 8.3 (Reporting Professional Misconduct), and more, time permitting.
Title:
Lawyer Jokes and Ethics Rules? Lessons Learned From Lawyer Jokes
Date+Time:
Monday, August 2, 2021
12 p.m. - 1 p.m., CDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education program!
Enrollment limited to the first 40 registrants.
Credit:

• 1 hour of ethics credit has been applied for in MN, WI, and WY.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules.

Speaker:
Jonathan Grad, JD, PhD, Member, Extra Mile Law, PLLC, has practiced law since 1995 and is licensed to practice in MN, WI and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Presented By:
Extra Mile Law, PLLC, a MN-based boutique intellectual property law firm.

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July 15: What Does It Mean To Be An Antiracist Law School?

Join Minnesota Lawyer for a look at Mitchell Hamline's push for racial equity.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law has pledged to work toward becoming an antiracist law school, with the passage of a resolution in February 2021 by faculty.
“This vote by our faculty is crucial to getting our law school on the path towards active antiracist work instead of the more passive default of simply trying to avoid doing something racist,” said Mitchell Hamline President and Dean Anthony Niedwiecki.

“Working to center our school around antiracism is the logical next step beyond our ongoing efforts to make the school more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.”
What does implementing such a pledge involve, and how will the school hold itself accountable and be held accountable by others in its push for greater equity?
This presentation will discuss:

• Racism in legal practice and legal education
• Definition of antiracism and why Mitchell Hamline adopted this pledge
• What Mitchell Hamline is doing and lessons learned so far
• Next steps, the ultimate objective, and how progress will be measured.

Title:

What Does It Mean To Be An Antiracist Law School?

Mitchell Hamline And The Push For Equity.

Date+Time:

Thursday, July 15, 2021
11:30 am Central Time
Register Now!

Credit:

• Minnesota: CLE credit (1.5 elimination of bias credits) is currently pending.
• Many other states may permit self-application for credit.

Speakers:

• Anthony Niedwiecki, President and Dean Mitchell Hamline School of Law
• Michael Birchard, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mitchell Hamline
• Moderator: Erikka Ryan, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Minnesota State, Ramsey County, and Hennepin County Bar Associations.

By:

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
• Minnesota Lawyer 

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Voting Rights Litigation Today: Strategies for Moving from Voter Suppression to Election Protection (Throughout July 2021)

Across the country, and especially in the Deep South, a concerted assault on voting rights is taking place. Since the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – one of the most successful pieces of civil rights legislation designed to increase voter registration, turnout, and fair electoral schemes – we have seen a proliferation of policies that do just the opposite. Georgia and Florida have passed severe voter restrictions following the historic 2020 elections, Alabama has enacted onerous photo ID requirements, counties continue to close polling places at an alarming rate, and state legislators in general are erecting burdensome voter eligibility requirements. The Supreme Court also has upheld extreme forms of partisan gerrymandering and approved of discriminatory voter purge procedures. In response, the Southern Poverty Law Center and partner organizations have mounted a massive campaign to challenge these regressive policies, improve access to the ballot box, and demand government accountability. This course will address these issues and many more as we gear up for the 2021 redistricting cycle and 2022 mid-term election season.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key federal voting rights cases recently decided or currently before the federal courts, including a pending decision before the Supreme Court regarding the Voting Rights Act's scope of coverage
• Discuss legal theories and strategies from plaintiffs' and defendants' perspectives in litigating these kinds of cases
• Suggest techniques for incorporating civic education and media tools in shaping the public narrative around voting as a right rather than a privilege.

Title:
Voting Rights Litigation Today: Strategies for Moving from Voter Suppression to Election Protection

By:
Above the Law + Lawline 

Speaker:
Nancy G. Abudu of  The Southern Poverty Law Center.
Cost:
Free in the month of July 2021.
Credit:

• 1 credit in most but not all states. See list.

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October 14: A Primer on Docket Research Featuring Fastcase and Docket Alarm

This free Continuing Legal Education program teaches the use of boolean logic in legal research on Fastcase.

Title:
The Docket Sheet: A Primer on Docket Research Featuring Fastcase and Docket Alarm
Date and Time:

• Thursday, October 14, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern 
• And In Future Months:
• Thursday, November 11, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern

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.

July 14: Consumer Protections & Financial Health of LGBTQ+ Communities

Please join QLaw Foundation for their "Consumer Protections & Financial Health of LGBTQ+ Communities" CLE on Wednesday, July 14th from 9a - 12:30p. 

This conversation will provide information about the current state of financial health of LGBTQ+ communities and how COVID-19 has impacted these financial concerns and legal needs. It will cover basic statutes and legal protections involving credit discrimination, bankruptcy, debt management and collections, and more, as well as review how to advise LGBTQ+ people about their rights. 

Title:

Consumer Protections & Financial Health of LGBTQ+ Communities

QLaw's Lunch & Learn

Date+Time:

Wednesday, July 14,2021
9am - 12:30pm Pacific

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Speakers:

• Alphonse Littlejohn from QLaw Foundation
• Jefferson Coulter and Dainen Penta from Northwest Justice Project
• Kim Gunning from Focal Law

Credit:

• 3.25 CLE Credits are currently pending WSBA Approval - 2.75 Law and Legal & .5 Ethics Credits.
• In many other jurisdictions you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:

QLAW Foundation of Washington

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August 12: The Docket Sheet: A Primer on Docket Research Featuring Fastcase and Docket Alarm

This free Continuing Legal Education program teaches the use of boolean logic in legal research on Fastcase.

Title:
The Docket Sheet: A Primer on Docket Research Featuring Fastcase and Docket Alarm
Date and Time:

• Thursday, August 12, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern
• And In Future Months:
• Thursday, September 9, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern
• Thursday, October 14, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern 
• Thursday, November 11, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern

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.

September 9: Supreme Stalemates

The U.S. Supreme Court is famously tie-breaker free. When the Court is shorthanded and locks up 4–4, it issues a dry, one-sentence order: “The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.”
Most American justice, though, is dispensed in state judiciaries. How do unsatisfying SCOTUS stalemates compare with what happens in state high courts? How do the laboratories of democracy deal with deadlock? Turns out, a supermajority of states—33—reject the SCOTUS “ties happen” approach, using various substitute-justice mechanisms to avert or break legal logjams.
Judge Willett will survey impasse resolution in state supreme courts and evaluate the good, bad, and in-between of the sundry approaches. This much is certain: Supreme stalemate is a vexing issue, and some state mechanisms to avert or break ties are plainly more juris-imprudent than others.
Title:
Supreme Stalemates 
featuring Judge Don Willett
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, September 9, 2021
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Judge Don Willett serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before joining the federal judiciary, Judge Willett served a dozen years on the Supreme Court of Texas. He has devoted his professional life to public service, and prior to becoming a judge, he served as legal counsel to a Texas Attorney General, a Texas Governor, a U.S. Attorney General, and the President of the United States.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hour of CLE credit has been approved
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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September 9: A Primer on Docket Research Featuring Fastcase and Docket Alarm

This free Continuing Legal Education program teaches the use of boolean logic in legal research on Fastcase.

Title:
The Docket Sheet: A Primer on Docket Research Featuring Fastcase and Docket Alarm
Date and Time:

• Thursday, September 9, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern
• And In Future Months:
• Thursday, October 14, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern 
• Thursday, November 11, 2021
  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern

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.

July 28: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2021

Gary Gassman and Stephanie Nashban will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2021" on Wednesday, July, 28, 2021. This webinar will focus on the most significant D&O coverage cases from the first half of 2021. The presenters will discuss three major themes they saw emerge in the first half of this year: (1) notice-prejudice and “claims-made” policies issues; (2) whether something is a “securities claim”; and (3) the impact of Delaware decisions on D&O coverage issues. The presenters will also discuss certain other cases of interest that do not fall into either of these categories.
The issues presented in the cases include:

• Consent to settlement clauses
• The professional liability exclusion
• The contractual liability exclusion The insured v. insured exclusion.

Title:
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2021

Webinar Date+Time:

July 28, 2021

11:30 am ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

Gary Gassman and Stephanie Nashban

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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July 2, 6, 12, 21+28: The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising

The internet has transformed the way we interact with friends, colleagues, and potential clients, and our everyday use of social media platforms can have surprising ethical implications in the advertising realm.
This free CLE webinar examines the ethical advertising implications of using popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Avvo and Google. It's a fast-paced look at conscious (and unconscious) attorney advertising in the digital age!
Title:
The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern - 7/2/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 7/6/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 7/12/2021
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 7/21/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 7/28/2021

Speaker:
Jordan Rader.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Vermont; many other states may allow credit if you self-apply.
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LexisNexis

July 8: Adapting to the AML Act of 2020

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) is the most significant anti-money laundering (AML) legislation since the USA PATRIOT Act was enacted twenty years ago. It contains important provisions that are designed to make the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regime more risk-focused, while promoting information sharing, encouraging use of technology, and streamlining reporting requirements. The AMLA represents a much-needed and long overdue update of the BSA framework, which is now more than 50 years old. Among other things, it will require legal entities to:

• Provide identifying information on their beneficial owners to FinCEN (instead of financial institutions), which will compile the information into a National Registry;
• Task the Treasury Department with issuing a set of National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Priorities;
• Create incentives and protections for whistleblowers; and
• Impose enhanced penalties for certain violations.

In this session, we will explore the key aspects of this important legislation, its impact on financial institutions, and the implications for the BSA/AML framework in the months and years ahead.
Title:
Adapting to the AML Act of 2020
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, July 8, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
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Speakera:
John Geiringer, Dan Stipano
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Sponsored by the Master of Arts in Financial Integrity program,  Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hours of CLE credit has been approved
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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July 8: Latest on OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines and Vaccination Policies

OSHA’s newly issued COVID-19 guidelines make clear that employers must apply different safety standards to unvaccinated and vaccinated workers. Having two sets of rules in the workplace creates significant legal and practical challenges, which will be the subject of this webinar.
Topics to be discussed include:

• Overview of recently issued OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for health care workers and COVID-19 guidelines for all other employers
• Legal obligation under state and federal law to investigate employee vaccination status for purposes of enforcing continued COVID safety protocols
• Potential legal risk for employers who choose to undertake an “honor system” approach for compliance by unvaccinated workers
• Update on mandatory vaccination policies, and recently filed lawsuits challenging such policies

Title:
Latest on OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines and Vaccination Policies

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, July 8, 2021
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. MN CLE has been applied for approval. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

1. David L. Barron
2. Michele Ballard Miller
3. James J. Sullivan, Jr.

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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October 6: ADR: Mediate Like A Boss

Join an experienced mediator and the Alaris Director of ADR as they share their insights on mediation best practices, myths and misnomers, flat fee options and remote mediations.
If you have never mediated or you are a mediator yourself, you need to attend this program. Learn from the best about technology, mediation metrics and common sense approaches to getting what you want for your client. This will be a candid program addressing a robust and growing area of the law, don’t miss it!

Title:

ADR: Mediate Like A Boss
Build A Better Practice Speaker Series

Webinar Date And Time: Wed, Oct 6, 2021
Login opens at 11:30am Central.
Webinar from Noon – 1:00 pm Central.
Register Now!

Credit:

• 1 or 1.2 hours Standard CLE credit in Missouri, Kansas & Tennessee.
• You may be able to self-apply in some other jurisdictions.

By:

The Bar Plan

Speakers:

Jennifer Matthew, Director of Alaris ADR & Counsel, Alaris Tom Plunkert, Partner, Leritz & Plunkert, PC

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July 8: Build A Better Practice Speaker Series: Embracing Diversity: A Foundation to a Better Practice.

Attorneys know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, you can help clients of all cultural backgrounds achieve their legal needs. This CLE will cover how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural, legal market.
Course Objectives:
• Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful diverse, legal business.
• Consider inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base and formulate an inclusive business plan that can adapt and evolve with the ever-changing diverse landscape.

Title:

Build A Better Practice Speaker Series: Embracing Diversity: A Foundation to a Better Practice.

Webinar Date And Time: Thursday, July 8, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Login opens at 11:30am Central.
Webinar from Noon – 1:00 pm Central.
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Credit:

• 1.2 hours Standard CLE credit in Missouri & Kansas
• 1.0 CLE in Tennessee.
• You may be able to self-apply in some other jurisdictions.

By:

The Bar Plan

Speaker:

Cardina Johnson, Attorney, Illinois Education Association

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August 3: Prejudgment Attachment Statutes

Elliott Feldman and Joseph Scopelitis will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Prejudgment Attachment Statutes (CA, CO, IL, KS, NJ, and TX)" on Tuesday, August 3. This webinar will focus on prejudgment attachment statutes in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, New Jersey, and Texas. Attachments are provisional remedies designed to seize the property of a defendant or prospective defendant to hold as security for the satisfaction of an eventual judgment. They are statutory remedies designed to prevent responsible parties from fraudulently or improperly conveying property before a judgment has been issued by the court, and thereby preserve the rights of claimants and creditors. Therefore, pre-judgment attachments can serve as a valuable pre-litigation/litigation tool.
This program will discuss the specific requirements of attachment statutes for exemplar jurisdictions and the procedural steps that need to be taken.
Title:
Prejudgment Attachment Statutes

Webinar Date+Time:

August 3, 2021
12:00 pm ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• Elliott Feldman 
• Joseph Scopelitis

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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July 6: Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Microsoft Teams

Please note that this CLE presentation will be on a Tuesday (July 6).
Join Jonathan Grad of Extra Mile Law, PLLC for this fast-moving, basic class about things lawyers should know about Microsoft Teams.
In this basic class, we will discuss some of the nuts and bolts of using Microsoft Teams as well as ways to use Teams in a law office.
We will discuss various aspects of Microsoft Teams including:

• An overview of Microsoft Teams;
• Sharing documents and other files;
• Video conferencing; and
• Implementations of Teams in a law office.

Title:
Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Microsoft Teams
Date+Time:
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m., CDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education program!
Enrollment limited to the first 40 registrants.
Credit:

• 1/2 unit of credit has been approved in WY. 
• 1/2 unit of credit has been applied for in MN.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules. Note that some states do not grant credit for a half-hour class.

Speaker:
Jonathan Grad, JD, PhD, Member, Extra Mile Law, PLLC, has practiced law since 1995 and is licensed to practice in MN, WI and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Presented By:
Extra Mile Law, PLLC, a MN-based boutique intellectual property law firm.

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September 2: How Rights Went Wrong

Rights are a sacred part of American identity, yet they are the source of some of our greatest divisions.

We believe that holding a right means getting a judge to let us do whatever the right protects. And judges, for their part, seem unable to imagine two rights coexisting — reducing the law to winners and losers. 

The resulting system of legal absolutism distorts our law, debases our politics and exacerbates our differences rather than helping to bridge them. This lecture offers a different approach that is consistent with our history and points the way to a more just, more civil society.
Title:
How Rights Went Wrong
Featuring Prof. Jamal Greene
The Frank J. Battisti Memorial Lecture
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Jamal Greene is the Dwight Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, where he teaches courses in constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and the law of the political process. He is the author of How Rights Went Wrong: Why Our Obsession With Rights Is Tearing America Apart, as well as numerous articles and book chapters on constitutional law and theory. Greene is also a co-chair of the Oversight Board, an independent body that reviews content moderation decisions on Facebook and Instagram. He served as a law clerk to the Hon. Guido Calabresi on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and for the Hon. John Paul Stevens on the U.S. Supreme Court.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hour of online CLE credit, pending approval
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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September 2: Credit Scores And Mortgages

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Credit Scores And Mortgages
Date+Time of Webinar:
September 2, 2021
8:00 AM EDT
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Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker in regards to the banking & mortgage lending industry, is He is an approved instructor by the Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate in Ohio, Florida and California. Khash Saghafi is also an approved instructor by the Ohio Supreme Court in regards to his expertise in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services
Credit:
Ohio: 2 Hours. You may be able to self-apply in other states.
Cost:
Free
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