January 3+9: The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

Chances are, you're already using extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some areas of your legal practice — whether that be for case search, client management, document preparation, or some combination of these. 

Now, generative AI – the type of AI that powers tools like ChatGPT — is on the verge of changing the way you research again. 

This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyers ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients. 

After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Understand how extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been already utilized to revolutionize legal research
• Understand the risks of utilizing generative AI in legal research and how these risks must be mitigated to ensure we are in line with our American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Understand the benefits of utilizing generative AI and how it will fuse together harmoniously with law firms to act as an invisible helping hand in helping conduct legal research, summarize areas of the law and documents, and actually product documents at speeds that will significantly reduce time spent on monotonous tasks.
Title:
The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

January 3, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
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January 9, 2024
1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Danielle Wayland
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

December 28: Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law

In the words of former GE CEO, Jack Welch, “If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete.” This CLE covers how technology has changed the practice of law and how we can (and should) use analytics to our transactional and litigation advantage.
• Review the ethical rules pertaining to legal research.
• Examine how analytics have changed our application of model rules of professional responsibility.
• Understand new technology “buzzwords”.
• Understand how analytics and artificial intelligence are applied in both professional and legal world.
• Examine how to use and apply analytics in a legal case.
Title:
Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 28, 2023
10:30am - 11:30am Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin . If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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January 18: Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion

Details on this program are forthcoming; this announcement is just a placeholder. 
Title:
Terminating a Construction Project Before Completion

Date+Time Of Webinar:

January 18, 2024

Details And Registration Coming Soon!

Credits:

Typically, events by this sponsor earn 1 Credit in California, Florida, and Texas You may be able to self-apply in other states.

Speakers:

By:

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

January 23: How and Why to Become a T-Shaped Lawyer: A Guide for In-House Counsel

Peter Connor’s T-Shaped Lawyer model imagines a lawyer who is also a businessperson, who provides business advice, not just legal advice, and does business work, not just legal work, for the benefit of the client, not just the legal department. His T-Shaped Lawyer Framework™ is a specific combination of skills, competencies, qualities, knowledge and mindsets designed to help you become a T-Shaped Lawyer.

Join us on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT for the next edition of our IHC Essentials Series, as Peter Connor, Founder and CEO of AlternativelyLegal and Author of the T-Shaped Lawyer, will introduce you to the concept of the T-Shaped Lawyer, a new paradigm for the modern legal professional who combines a breadth of general capabilities with deep, specialized legal expertise.
Discover the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of mastering this approach to make a difference in your career, innovate, and add exceptional value to your organization.
Who should attend:
All levels of in-house counsel who want to level up their skills, future-proof their careers, and add more value to their organization.

Title:

How and Why to Become a T-Shaped Lawyer: A Guide for In-House Counsel

Date+Time:

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 

4 pm ET / 1 pm PT

Live Zoom Continuing Legal Education Program - Register Now!

Credit:
This program is approved for CLE credit in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, Nevada
This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: Tennessee, Ohio, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Georgia.
This program is pending CLE credit for self-application by the attorney or for reciprocal CLE credit in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Washington.

Speakers:
Peter Connor is the Founder and CEO of AlternativelyLegal which was formed almost a decade ago to help corporate lawyers transform, not just improve, their work and their capabilities. He has consulted to a range of brand name global legal departments and delivered or devised training and professional development programs for thousands of lawyers all over the world. His unique T-Shaped Lawyer frameworks and programs leverage Peter’s 25+ years’ experience in various general counsel roles with Sun Microsystems, and Citrix in various international locations. Peter will share a brief preview of his soon to be published second book The T-Shaped Lawyer Guidebook: A Framework for Your Professional Development together with some of the key takeaways from his first book – The T-Shaped Lawyer: A New Vision for You and Your Work – which is available on Amazon now.

By:
In-House Connect.

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December 5, 12+27: The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities

Chances are, you're already using extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some areas of your legal practice — whether that be for case search, client management, document preparation, or some combination of these. 

Now, generative AI – the type of AI that powers tools like ChatGPT — is on the verge of changing the way you research again. 

This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyer's ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients. 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand how extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been already utilized to revolutionize legal research 

• Understand the risks of utilizing generative AI in legal research and how these risks must be mitigated to ensure we are in line with our American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct. 

• Understand the benefits of utilizing generative AI and how it will fuse together harmoniously with law firms to act as an invisible helping hand in helping conduct legal research, summarize areas of the law and documents, and actually product documents at speeds that will significantly reduce time spent on monotonous tasks.
Title:
The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time - 12/5/2023
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 12/12/2023
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 12/27/2023

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

December 27: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts

American business man and former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer once stated, “The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” The goal of this course today is to harnessing the potential as attorneys to learn things about online legal research you didn’t think you could learn before. This course is going to be a deeper dive into online legal research. According to the model rules of professional conduct, attorneys need to maintain competency, and a component of maintaining competency is to keep abreast of the benefits and risks of relevant technology. By the end of this course you all will be made aware of advanced online legal research methods to harness your potential as a researcher and to maintain a standard of competency in the legal profession.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discover how online legal research can assist you in search methodology 
• Leverage provided connections, common terms, and formatting of content. 
• Obtain visual representations of the validity of cases and statutes. 
• Learn how online legal research platforms provide organization methods, delivery methods, and recovery methods so you can better maintain your research. 
• Gather information by practice area, topic, jurisdiction or publisher. 
• Realize alternative and advanced ways to begin research with statutes. 
• Acquire archived materials in multiple ways. 
• Find connections between results of separate searches.

Title:
Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 27, 2023
10:30am - 11:30am Eastern
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Speaker:
Shelby Boyd
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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February 21: Environmental Law Fundamentals for In-House Counsel

Environmental obligations and potential liabilities can present challenges and obstacles to both routine operations and potential transactions. With overlapping obligations at the federal, state and local level, a basic level of familiarity with environmental programs can be essential to navigating and prioritizing environmental issues.
Join us at 12pm ET / 9am PT on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 for the next edition of our IHC Fundamentals Series as David Rockman, Chair of the Environmental Practice Group of Eckert Seamans, will provide a concise overview of environmental law requirements and current issues, with a focus on practical knowledge for managing compliance, avoiding liabilities and interacting with regulatory agencies.
Discussion topics include:

• Navigating Multi-Level Environmental Compliance: Exploring the complexities of compliance with environmental regulations across federal, state, and local levels.
• Avoiding Environmental Liabilities in Business Operations: Assessing the types of environmental liabilities that businesses may face and discussing best practices for minimizing risk.
• Interacting with Regulatory Agencies: Offering insights into effective communication and negotiation strategies with environmental regulatory agencies.

Who Should Attend:
This program is designed for both experienced and new in-house counsel who handle or manage environmental law issues for their organization.

Title:

Environmental Law Fundamentals for In-House Counsel

Date+Time:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
12pm ET / 9am PT
Live Zoom Continuing Legal Education Program - Register Now!

Credit:
This program is approved for CLE credit in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, Nevada. This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: Tennessee, Ohio, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Georgia. This program is pending CLE credit for self-application by the attorney or for reciprocal CLE credit in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Washington.

Speaker:

By:
In-House Connect.

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December 18+22: Breached! Cybersecurity 101

With data security incidents and data breaches happening daily, it’s important for attorneys to turn towards one reality—it’s NOT IF a breach or incident will occur—it’s WHEN. 

These incidents are forcing government agencies, companies, law firms, etc. to address, define, and handle these challenges. As cloud technology and big-data analytics have become the norm, cybersecurity risks have increased and it is more important than ever to have both an avoidance and a response plan in place. 

During this 60-minute CLE session, we will cover (1) the latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them, (2) explore current data breach laws, (3) the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, and (4) how to prepare a data breach avoidance plan as well as a data breach response plan. 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Know the latest cybersecurity threats the U.S. is facing; 
• Understand 
• The different roles and responsibilities of various agencies; 
• What the legal framework surrounding data breaches look like? 
• How both government entities and companies across the globe have been impacted by cyber breaches; and 
• How to prepare both a “data breach avoidance plan” as well as a “data breach response plan.”

Title:
Breached! Cybersecurity 101
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern - 12/18/2023
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 12/22/2023

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 20: Maximizing Mediation

Join Claude Ducloux for an engaging and insightful webinar, "Maximizing Mediation," that will equip you with the essential skills to excel in mediation and create an environment conducive to settlement at every stage of litigation. This session will explore the critical elements of reaching favorable settlements and avoiding common pitfalls in dispute resolution. Gain valuable insights into the art and science of mediation, empowering you to maximize your success in settlement negotiations through effective communication, understanding, and civility.
Title:
Maximizing Mediation
Date+Time:
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
3:00pm to 4:00pm CST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance, has nearly four decades of experience practicing law. Claude has earned many professional honors for his dedication to educating attorneys, including the Gene Cavin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Continuing Education.
Credit:

LawPay  programs are typically accredited by most states.

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December 19: Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law

In the words of former GE CEO, Jack Welch, “If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete.” This CLE covers how technology has changed the practice of law and how we can (and should) use analytics to our transactional and litigation advantage.
• Review the ethical rules pertaining to legal research.
• Examine how analytics have changed our application of model rules of professional responsibility.
• Understand new technology “buzzwords”.
• Understand how analytics and artificial intelligence are applied in both professional and legal world.
• Examine how to use and apply analytics in a legal case.
Title:
Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 19, 2023
1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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January 17: Clearances to Combustibles in Commercial Kitchens

This webinar will explore clearances to combustibles in commercial kitchens and assess relevant subrogation opportunities. 

The presenters will use case studies and discuss the codes that address proper clearances, as well as clearance reduction techniques and methods of maintaining clearances. The presenters will explain pyrolysis and thermal dynamics and discuss legal issues such as comparative negligence and the duties of kitchen designers, engineers, and installation professionals.
Title:
Clearances to Combustibles in Commercial Kitchens

Webinar Date+Time:

January 17, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, and NC. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Shannon Warren and Christopher Wood of FireLink, LLC.

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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February 14: Foundations for Flourishing: Leveraging the Science of Positive Psychology for Greater Resilience, Well-Being, and Performance

Lawyers tend to be strivers by both nature and nurture. We set lofty goals and work fastidiously to meet them, certain that achieving “success” will bring us satisfaction. But science shows that this logic is backward. Although we THINK success will lead to happiness, the reality is that well-being actually fuels success. And the key building blocks for well-being are not necessarily what you might think.
Join us Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 12pm ET / 9am PST, for the next edition of our IHC Mental Health and Well-being series as certified professional coach, and Positive Lawyering professor, Jordana Confino, will discuss:
how to apply evidence-backed insights from positive psychology (the science of human flourishing) and techniques from executive coaching to enhance your personal and professional satisfaction the foundational elements of well-being and learn strategies for optimizing your experience of them, and provide a toolkit of exercises and an action plan for pursuing your own authentic vision of success This program is approved and pending Mental Health CLE Credit!
Who should attend In-House counsel (at all levels) who want to leverage the power and science of positive psychology for greater career success and mental well-being!

Title:

Foundations for Flourishing: Leveraging the Science of Positive Psychology for Greater Resilience, Well-Being, and Performance

Date+Time:

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

12pm ET / 9am PST
Live Zoom Continuing Legal Education Program - Register Now!

Credit:
This program is approved for CLE credit in the following states: NY, PA, CA, IL, TX, AR, NV. This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: TN, OH, MN, NC, WA, GA, IN, KY, MO, CO. This program is pending CLE credit for self-application by the attorney or for reciprocal CLE credit in the following states: AZ, CT, FL, ME, MT, NJ, & ND.

Speaker:
Jordana Confino Founder, JC Coaching & Consulting Adjunct Professor, Fordham Law School is a certified professional coach, attorney, Positive Lawyering professor, and founder of JC Coaching & Consulting, a company devoted to advancing the well-being of the legal profession through coaching and partnering with organizations to build positive workplace cultures where all members feel valued, stimulated, and supported. Having spent the bulk of her career working as a lawyer and in legal education at elite institutions, Jordana knows that many high-achieving, successful people hold limiting beliefs that prevent them from truly flourishing. Until fairly recently, she was one of them. But Jordana transformed her life leveraging the science of positive psychology and human motivation theory, and she is passionate about helping others do the same. Jordana is an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where she previously served as the Assistant Dean of Professionalism. In addition to overseeing the law school’s wellness curriculum, Jordana teaches a one-of-a-kind course on Positive Lawyering, which empowers law students to use science-backed strategies of positive psychology to achieve greater satisfaction and sustainable success in their lives and work. She was voted Adjunct Law Professor of the Year in 2021. Jordana holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University, and Certifications in Coaching and Applied Positive Psychology. In her blog, Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist, Jordana shares stories and offers science-backed tips and strategies for reining in fear and cultivating joy, love, and values-based living in our crazy cut-throat world.

By:
In-House Connect.

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December 15: Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices

Legal professionals have a duty to provide competent representation to their clients. In the past, that meant an attorney was competent based on their experience and knowledge of the law. Today, however, the concept of competence has evolved to include a duty of technological competence. Attorneys today use a wide variety of technology – from email to Word to Artificial Intelligence tools. This session will address the ethical obligations that arise from the use of technology in the practice of law.
Title:
Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 15, 2023
3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Tracy Duplantier
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 13: Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty

Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise at law firms. Whether aware or not, recent studies show that a high proportion of the largest law firms in the U.S. have experienced a data breach. As custodians of a treasure trove of highly valuable and sensitive information, law firms make prime targets for cyber criminals. With growing awareness of cybersecurity concerns within the legal community, bar associations are issuing guidance for shoring up defenses and meeting professional obligations in dealing with cyberthreats. This program will review attorneys ethical duties with respect to cybersecurity, recent guidelines and practical guidance for meeting these responsibilities and resources for researching further. This program will cover 

• The current state of law firm cybersecurity, recent incidents and an assessment of common practices
• Attorneys ethical obligations for cybersecurity including protecting client data and informing clients if a breach does occur
• Practical guidance for planning for and responding to a data breach
• Resources for cybersecurity research.

Title:
Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 13, 2023

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

 Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Kristen Baginski
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 12: Asbestos Litigation Trends: Understanding Disease, Jurisdiction, and Plaintiff Firm Strategies

Asbestos litigation remains a dynamic and pivotal facet of the legal realm, holding profound consequences for both victims and implicated industries. In this enlightening session, we will unravel the intricate factors that shape legal proceedings involving asbestos. Our panel of experts will delve into crucial subjects, encompassing recent advancements in diagnosing and treating asbestos-related diseases, navigating the complexities of jurisdictional challenges within asbestos cases, and elucidating the strategic approaches employed by plaintiff firms to construct formidable cases. Furthermore, we will scrutinize contemporary trends within asbestos litigation, dissecting the legal intricacies and regulations that exert influence on this legal domain.
Join us in this webcast, where we will dissect asbestos litigation from multiple perspectives, offering invaluable insights beneficial to legal practitioners, medical professionals, risk management specialists, and anyone seeking to remain well-informed in this ever-evolving legal landscape.
Key Topics to Be Discussed:

• Asbestos-Related Diseases
• Jurisdiction in Asbestos Cases
• Plaintiff Firm Strategies
• Current Asbestos Litigation Trends.

Title:
Asbestos Litigation Trends: Understanding Disease, Jurisdiction, and Plaintiff Firm Strategies
Date+Time:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:

• Melissa M. Malloy, Partner, Asbestos Defense Attorney
• Meghan L. Riordan, Partner, Asbestos Defense Specialist, Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP
• Gerard T. Cicero, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP
• Longxuan Wang, Consultant, Economist, NERA Economic Consulting.

Credit:

• New York: 2.0 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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December 12: Immigrants and Immigration Law: New Developments and State Law Intersections

Ms. Iyer will discuss immigrants in Minnesota today and anticipated demographic changes, touching on new arrivals from the border. She will also discuss the ways in which immigration issues intersect with state law, with a focus on developments from the last legislative term.
Title:
Immigrants and Immigration Law: New Developments and State Law Intersections
Date/Time:
December 12, 2023
Noon - 1:00 pm
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Veena Iyer, Executive Director, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs
CLE Credit:
One standard CLE credit has been applied for.

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December 11, 13+29: Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession

The goal of this CLE presentation is to discuss bias and where it comes from; why it is harmful; how to detect it and how to eliminate it from our behavior as legal professionals. Practicing law is a bias landmine. From whether we believe a witness or opposing counsel; to how we counsel those in our organization we readily apply judgments to others — coloring our perceptions and thoughts. There is no cure for bias, but you can be more mindful, conscious and monitor your thoughts better. These are the four main questions we will answer in our discussion today: What is bias? What are unconscious and confirmation biases? What are the effects and costs of bias? And, finally how can we avoid bias through thinking about our thinking and implementing best practices?
As a result of attending this course, you will have a better understanding of the following:
• Obtain a better understanding of the types of biases.
• An awareness of the effects and costs associated with bias.
• The benefits of setting good policy and modeling best practices.
• Understanding your ethical obligations.
• Gain insight to offer better legal and compliance counsel.
Title:
Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - 12/11/2023
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm Eastern Time - 12/13/2023
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time - 12/29/2023 

 Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Shelby Boyd
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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January 9: Get Ready for 2024 - Landlord and Tenant Law Is Changing

Numerous changes to Minnesota's landlord and tenant laws take effect on January 1, 2024. This session will provide an update on the new laws.
Title:
Get Ready for 2024 - Landlord and Tenant Law Is Changing
Date/Time:
January 9, 2023

Noon - 1:30 pm
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Larry McDonough, Senior Fellow, National Housing Law Project
By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs
CLE Credit:
Minnesota: 1.5 standard CLE credits have been applied for (#497839).

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January 9: Labor and Employment Trends and Updates for In-House Counsel: Recapping 2023 and Previewing 2024

Few areas of law had more changes in 2023 than labor and employment. From Supreme Court cases, to emboldened administrative agencies and active legislatures, 2023 had it all – so it’s easy to forgive if you didn’t catch all the updates.
Join us on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 12pm ET / 9 am PT for the next edition of our IHC Employment Law Series as Steven Nevolis, Amanda Fugazy and Ilan Weiser of Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole LLP will discuss all these changes and what they mean for employers moving forward.
Discussion topics include:

• Supreme Court Impact: Analyzing Key Labor and Employment Decisions of 2023
• Navigating the New Landscape: Adjustments Following Administrative Agencies’ Actions
• Legislative Developments: How Recent Laws Are Reshaping the Workplace”
• Looking Ahead: Anticipating Employment Law Changes in 2024
• Key Areas of Focus for In-House Counsel.

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for all levels of in-house counsel who manage employment law matters or set employment law policies for their organization.

Title:

Labor and Employment Trends and Updates for In-House Counsel: Recapping 2023 and Previewing 2024

Date+Time:

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 

12pm ET / 9 am PT 
Live Zoom Continuing Legal Education Program - Register Now!

Credit:
This program is approved for CLE credit in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas, Arkansas, Nevada This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: Tennessee, Ohio, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Georgia. This program is pending CLE credit for self-application by the attorney or for reciprocal CLE credit in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Washington.

Speakers:

• Steven R. Nevolis, Member of the Firm, practices in the Labor & Employment Practice Group. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of services for management-side clients, including employment litigation and class actions, employment law compliance counseling, and traditional labor work in unionized work forces. He seeks to serve as an indispensable resource for his clients in analyzing, advising, and resolving any and all matters related to labor and employment law, allowing his clients’ businesses to operate with minimal disruption. Steven understands the increasing complexity of legal issues facing employers and the resulting challenges to effectively managing a workforce. To assist his clients, Steven frequently provides advice regarding compliance with various federal, state, and local laws, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family and Medical Leave Act, New York Labor Law, and the New York State and New York City Human Rights laws. Steven has extensive experience defending his clients in connection with state and federal court litigations and before various administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights. His experience also includes working with clients on complex labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, labor arbitration, and defending against unfair labor practice charges. Steven also advises clients with respect to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements and will litigate to enforce these agreements and protect his clients’ interest.
• Amanda M. Fugazy Member of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, is head of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law Group and co-head of the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group. As such, Ms. Fugazy represents businesses (both for-profit and not-for-profit) and executives in litigation, arbitration and mediation, and provides counseling and preventative education with regard to wage-hour compliance, discrimination, harassment, labor relations, leave laws, internal investigations, contracts, manuals, and severance agreements. Ms. Fugazy is one of the most experienced practitioners in New York in the highly litigated area of wage and hour law, having litigated dozens of federal and state court cases involving claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law. Because of her experience in this area, Ms. Fugazy was invited by the mediation office of the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York to teach on wage and hour laws, and has been named one of the “Top Women in Metro NY Foodservice & Hospitality” by Total Food Service magazine every year since 2017. One of Ms. Fugazy’s strengths is valuing and resolving cases. As such, Ms. Fugazy also serves as a mediator, and has successfully resolved many cases privately and by appointment through the Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Ms. Fugazy also has extensive experience in developing and delivering custom tailored management and employee-training seminars, and is routinely asked to serve as guest speaker by trade groups on a variety of employment related topics, including, but not limited to, illegal harassment, hiring, disciplining, firing, exterritorial application of US employment laws, wage hour compliance, employment discrimination, interviewing, family medical leave, administering a collective bargaining agreement, and matters pertaining to unions. Ms. Fugazy is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, and received her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. Ms. Fugazy is proud to serve on Executive Council of The Alumni Association for The George Washington University (B.A.) and on the Board of Trustees for Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts.
• Ilan Weiser exclusively represents businesses of all sizes and sectors on how best to comply with the federal, state and local labor laws that govern their operations. Mr. Weiser’s principal area of expertise is employment law litigation and has vigorously defended hundreds of his clients in federal and state court and before various governmental agencies against claims of employment discrimination and unfair pay practices. Mr. Weiser’s practice also consists of counseling management on a wide range of day-to-day human resource issues involving onboarding, termination, performance management, medical leave, proper pay practices and employee classification. Mr. Weiser also drafts various written policies and employment agreements, such as company handbooks, commission agreements, and non-competition and non-disclosure agreements. Mr. Weiser prides himself on being available to his business clients at all times and provides recommendations and solutions so that they can weigh the benefits and consequences before taking a particular course of action. Mr. Weiser has particularly in-depth knowledge of wage and hour law and regularly defends and counsels his clients in class and collection action lawsuits concerning claims for unpaid wages. He is a frequent lecturer to owners and operators of hospitality establishments in the New York Tri-state area on how best to comply with certain industry-specific issues such as tip misappropriation, exemptions from overtime and minimum wages, as well as properly addressing claims of workplace harassment with the goal of avoiding litigation altogether. Mr. Weiser is also the Chair of the Labor & Employment Subcommittee of the New York City Bar Association Hospitality Committee. Prior to joining Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, Mr. Weiser represented businesses at a New York-based labor & employment boutique. In the early stages of his legal career, Mr. Weiser represented employees in labor & employment matters and brings a unique perspective to his business clients in that he has experience both prosecuting and defending employment matters. Mr. Weiser is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Hofstra University School of Law, and is a fluent Spanish speaker and proficient in Hebrew. Mr. Weiser is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New York, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mr. Weiser has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

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In-House Connect.

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December 8: AI for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and other emerging technologies, while holding the promise of helping lawyers serve their clients efficiently and effectively, can also raise many complex ethical issues. Although an attorney’s ethical obligations remain unchanged regardless of technology relied upon in practice, in certain respects, the current rules of professional conduct may not have entirely “caught up” with emerging AI technology. 

This seminar will explore the evolution of tools leveraging AI in legal practice and will cover the ethical issues arising out of the use of AI in the practice of law. This seminar will focus on improving the ability of attorneys to understand Artificial Intelligence and the application of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (the “Model Rules”) in leveraging Artificial Intelligence, with specific emphasis on the following: 

• Current trends in the legal industry and tools leveraging Artificial Intelligence;
• An overview of Artificial Intelligence; and 
• Review and discussion on the Model Rules and their applicability to an attorney relying on or leveraging Artificial Intelligence in practice.

Title:
AI for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 8, 2023
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Angela Chmielewski, Jen Stringfield
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states; if you don't see your state listed in the event announcement, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 7: Impacts of the Russian Invasion on the Practice of Law in Ukraine

Nearly two years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, attorneys in Ukraine have faced incredible changes to their daily lives—and the practice of law. Join us for a panel discussion between Ukrainian attorneys, who will share first-hand experiences about their transformation from legal professionals into wartime volunteers. 

Speakers include constitutional lawyer Mariia Zivert, litigator Nadia Denysiuk, and the Hon. Ivan Mishchenko of Ukraine’s Supreme Court, who earned the nicknamed “Judge Dredd” for his military service on the front lines.

Title:

Impacts of the Russian Invasion on the Practice of Law in Ukraine
Webinar Date+Time:

The Hon. Ivan Mishchenko

December 7, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
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Note: Persons who are not members of the WSBA are welcome, but may have to create a dummy account or give a bar number of all zeros. Let me know if you have any problem.
Speakers:

• Hon. Ivan Mishchenko - Supreme Court of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
• Mariia Zivert - Constitutional and International Lawyer
• Nadia Denysiuk - Axon Partners Law Firm, Kyiv, Ukraine
• Moderator -  Dave Freeburg - DLA Piper, Seattle, WA

By:
Washington State Bar Association; Developed in partnership with the WSBA International Practice Section.
Credits:

• Washington State: Credits: 0.50 Law & Legal Procedure 0.50 Other
• Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Cost:
Free.

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December 6: Artificial Intelligence and In-House Counsel: Pitfalls and Possibilities in 2024

Recent survey results show that corporate lawyers are more familiar with advances in AI technology than lawyers in law firms. They're also more apprehensive about them.
As a new year approaches, in-house attorneys will need to be even more knowledgeable—and more vigilant—about AI and the wide-ranging impacts it will have on the corporate legal landscape.
In this 60-minute webinar, you'll hear from three Bloomberg Law legal analysts as they call attention to AI-related compliance, litigation, and business trends that you may have missed, and discuss how those issues will shape how corporate legal departments will fare in 2024.
Learning Objectives:

• See the latest survey data on in-house lawyers' capabilities, expectations, and fears regarding generative AI, and how they differ from their law firm counterparts.
• Learn more about under-the-radar trends such as companies’ use of employee data to train AI models and the SEC’s strategy to regulate AI use by investment firms.
• Look ahead to the potential impact AI is making on corporate legal spend and alternative fee arrangements.

Who would benefit most from attending this program?

• In-house attorneys looking for AI trends with corporate priorities in mind
• Corporate legal departments and compliance teams
• Law firm lawyers whose clients are corporations, unionized and nonunion employers, and SEC-regulated organizations.

Title:
Artificial Intelligence and In-House Counsel: Pitfalls and Possibilities in 2024
Webinar Date/Time:
December 6, 2023

1:00 PM EST 1:00 PM EST •12:00 PM CST •11:00 AM MST •10:00 AM PST

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Credit:
Bloomberg Industry Group is an approved provider of CLE credits in all states. Individual programs are pre-approved in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. All other requests for program approval are subject to state-specific approval. The approval process may take approximately four to six weeks in some states.
Speakers:

• Robert Combs is an Analysis Channel Manager on the Regulatory & Compliance team with a focus on labor and employment issues. In more than 20 years at Bloomberg Law, Robert has extensively analyzed the impact of labor trends and employment law developments on U.S. workplaces. Robert has an MS in Journalism from Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and graduated with a BA in English from Denison University.
• Stephanie Pacheco is a Legal Analyst on the Data, Legal Analytics & Business team focusing primarily on legal technology, law school innovation, and legal ethics. In her previous roles, she spent time working on federal civil and criminal litigation as well as access to justice initiatives. Stephanie earned her dual B.A. from the University of South Carolina in Criminal Justice and Philosophy and her J.D. from Charleston School of Law.
• Colin Caleb is a Principal Legal Analyst on the transactional team, with a focus on structured finance and capital markets. He has over a decade of experience, ranging from project finance deal work at a boutique D.C. law firm to in-house counsel for a bureau within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Most recently, Colin served as an attorney with the SEC focusing on securities laws impacting private and smaller public companies. He earned his accounting and law degrees from Oakwood University and St. Mary's University School of Law, respectively.
• Bridget Roddy is a Content Specialist on Bloomberg Law's Labor and Employment team, with a focus on AI and workplace privacy. Previously, she clerked with the Chicago History Museum's In-House Counsel and worked as a Legal Research Assistant for the Antiquities Coalition's Financial Crime Task Force. She earned her J.D. from DePaul University with a certificate in Intellectual Property Law, an LLM in International and European Business Law from Universidad Pontificia Comillas-ICADE, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Cleveland State University.

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Bloomberg Law.

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December 5: Seal the Deal: Effective Settlement Agreements to Resolve Your Case

Scribes, The American Society of Legal Writers, and Attorney Protective are combining forces for a live CLE webinar with a moderated panel discussion on what to include in an effective settlement agreement in a civil litigation matter. This can't-miss webinar will feature experienced panelists who will address topics including: the essential provisions of a settlement agreement, including properly defining the parties, the nature of the dispute, and material terms; effective preparation techniques, including appropriately incorporating insurance policies, consulting tax counsel, and addressing relevant state and federal laws; techniques to ensure enforceability; and drafting tips to avoid ambiguities and other pitfalls and to improve clarity.
Participants will be provided with a list of helpful resources and an essential drafting checklist. Lawyers of all ages, stages, and practice areas are welcome to attend.
Title:
Seal the Deal: Effective Settlement Agreements to Resolve Your Case
Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
1:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM CDT | 11:00 AM MDT | 10:00 AM PDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
CLE Credit:
Typically, Attorney Protective webinars are eligible for ethics credits in most jurisdictions; please consult your state's website.
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Attorney Protective

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December 19: A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q4 2023 Developments and Trends

This Episode: Updating New York’s Newest Employment Laws and Addressing Proposed New York Legislation to Watch Join Michael Schmidt and Janice Sued Agresti as they host the latest installment in this quarterly webinar series. In this webinar, Mike and Janice, together with Jamie Ansorge of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, will discuss the most recent New York legislation and proposed bills from 2023 that employers should be watching, as well as the New York trends and issues to keep an eye on in 2024. 

Title:
A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q4 2023 Developments and Trends

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST

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Credit:

CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Michael C. Schmidt
• Janice Sued Agresti
• James L. Ansorge

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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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December 14: You Hit the Nail on the Head: Best Mediation Practices for Construction Disputes

This presentation delves into effective strategies for resolving a spectrum of construction-related disputes, spanning from line-item conflicts and construction defects to issues arising under home improvement remodeling contracts. Discover best practices that extend beyond the mediation room, providing valuable insights for successfully representing your clients in various construction-related matters. Register today! You don't want to miss this!

Title:
You Hit the Nail on the Head: Best Mediation Practices for Construction Disputes
Date & Time:

December 14, 2023

12:00 - 1:00 PM 

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Credit:

1 Hour General MCLE Credit

Speakers:

John Turner, Jane Rheinheimer, and Shaun Boss

Sponsor:

Collectively, mediators at West Coast Resolution Group, a division of the National Conflict Resolution Center, have participated in thousands of mediations and have witnessed countless strategies and practices used by lawyers in mediation.

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December 1, 4, 8, 14+20: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Analyze the nature of AI, how it is being used in employment decision-making and emerging issues. 2. Recognize the impact of EEOC and USDOJ concerns and guidelines involving the use of AI in employment decisions. 3. Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect 4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 12/1/2023
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern -  12/4/2023
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 12/8/2023
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern - 12/14/2023
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern - 12/20/2023

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Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed here, contact cle@lexisnexis.com - typically they will apply on request.
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LexisNexis

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December 4: Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Claims: A Guide for Policyholders and Insurers

Bad faith litigation remains complex and risky due to unprecedented legal developments and challenges that continue to emerge. Recent court rulings highlight how insurance companies can still be accountable for bad faith if they unreasonably refuse to pay a legitimate claim or settle a third-party claim or lawsuit and the policyholder wins at trial. As the evolving regulatory landscape continues to bring new issues that could affect how “bad faith” applies in future cases, insurers should stay informed to effectively manage their business operations in compliance with legal requirements. On the policyholder side, certain states recognize “reverse bad faith” as a cause of action assertable by insurers, and in other states insurers can assert the insured’s bad faith or misconduct as an affirmative defense to bad faith claims. The speakers will address issues policyholders might face in these jurisdictions.
Listen as our distinguished speakers, Edward Currie of Currie Johnson & Myers, P.A., and Kayla Scroggins-Uptigrove of Spencer Fane, provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest regulatory trends concerning insurance bad faith claims. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies for navigating this evolving legal landscape.
Key topics include:

• Bad Faith Insurance Claims: Latest Regulatory Trends
• Notable Cases and Court Rulings
• Practical Tips and Compliance Strategies
• What Lies Ahead.

Title:
Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Claims: A Guide for Policyholders and Insurers
Date+Time:
Monday, December 4, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)
Register now for this free continuing legal education webinar!
By:

The Knowledge Group

Speakers:

• Kayla Scroggins-Uptigrove, Partner, Spencer Fane 
• Edward Currie, Shareholder, Currie Johnson & Myers, P.A.

Credit:

• New York: 1.0 credits
• California: The Knowledge Group is an approved Multiple Activity Provider in the state of California thus, TKG programs are presumptively approved.
• Most Other States: TKG links to How to Claim CLE Credits Per State.

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