September 10, 17+24: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. Four of these states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use as well as medical use. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work. 

Please join this class for an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces. 

After completing this course, you will be able to 

• Understand the History of Marijuana Use.
• Understand the Current Legal Framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility.
• Examine the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage.
• Understand current medical research and what may lie ahead.
• Explore the Complications of Determining Impairment.
• Develop best practices for employers in this ever changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
Webinar Dates And Times:

• September 10, 2024 : 11:45am - 1:00pm
• September 17, 2024 : 1:15pm - 2:30pm
• September 24, 2024 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm

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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, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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September 5, 9, 11, 13+18: 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 produce 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:

• September 5, 2024 : 10:15am - 11:30am
• September 9, 2024 : 1:15pm - 2:30pm
• September 11, 2024 : 11:45am - 1:00pm
• September 13, 2024 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm
• September 18, 2024 : 10:15am - 11:30am

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Speaker:
Karen Groseth
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

September 12: AI for Law Firms: Abuses and Uses (with Examples!)

Generative AI is revolutionizing the legal industry, offering opportunities to enhance efficiency, profitability, and client services. However, these advancements come with significant risks that legal professionals must navigate carefully. No one wants to be bench-slapped by a judge for using ChatGPT-generated caselaw.
This CLE is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of AI, while also safeguarding potential pitfalls. You’ll see real-world examples of how attorneys are using AI in their practices, as well as examples of when AI goes wrong.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she helps you navigate the complexities of AI in law firms and how to protect your practice from the unintended consequences of using this technology. Don’t be scared! AI is set to become the biggest boon to law practices in years, and those who don’t adapt will get left behind.
‍In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How to implement AI responsibly in your firm
• The ways AI can make you more efficient, profitable, and client-centered
• Real-world examples of AI in firms, both good and bad
• How to bill for, and make a profit off of, AI.

Title:

AI for Law Firms: Abuses and Uses (with Examples!)
Date/Time:
September 12, 2024
11:00 AM PDT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes complex property division and contentious custody cases, as well as appeals and prenuptial agreements. In addition to her family law practice, she’s passionate about legal technology and how it can revolutionize law firms.
Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies and then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston (and after being frustrated at the lack of automation in her firm), she discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball.
In Hacking Law Firm Success with Jordan Turk, she interviews law firm founders about how they grew and scaled their practices, as well as their ethos behind managing a firm.
Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 50 minutes of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. CLE credit has been applied for in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. For states not listed above, you may still apply for reciprocity CLE credit if applicable.
By:
Smokeball

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September 12: Lessons Learned from Personal Injury Cases and How to Apply Them to Your Practice

Title:
Lessons Learned from Personal Injury Cases and How to Apply Them to Your Practice
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 12, 2024 

12:00 PM Pacific Time

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Credit:

• California: 1 Hour General MCLE Credit
• Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit

Speakers:

Don Armento and Douglas H. Barker

Sponsor:

National Conflict Resolution Center

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September 12: It's All In The Process: Thoughtful Methods To Prepare For Deposition, Trial And Mediation

The process of preparing for deposition, trial and mediation can be agonizing for both lawyers and pro se litigants. However, a deliberate approach to preparation can make that process less challenging and potentially more rewarding.

Title:

It's All In The Process: Thoughtful Methods To Prepare For Deposition, Trial And Mediation

Date+Time:
Thursday, September 12, 2024

12:00pm – 1:00pm
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About the Speaker:
Alan Fanger, a litigator with 38 years of experience, will share the methods he has used successfully to prepare his clients for these major litigation events. Alan is also the CEO of EmpowerLegal, Inc., a company that provides an online learning platform to assist litigants in such preparation.

Credit:
California: 1 hour participatory MCLE credit. In some other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

By:
Alameda County Law Library

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September 12: Crisis Management: How to Prepare for and Prevent the Worst in Crisis Communications and Litigation

This program will provide a comprehensive overview of how to handle a corporate crisis from a legal perspective, while working hand-in-hand with a strong communications team. Through illustrative case studies presented through the lens of the legal and public relations industries, the program will discuss critical information, strategies, and key lessons learned to assist you with successfully preparing for and navigating a crisis, including:

• What a crisis can look like, in both substance and scope
• How to proactively prepare for a crisis before it arrives
• How to effectively respond to a crisis through communications and messaging while navigating legal obstacles and obligations.

Title:
Crisis Management: How to Prepare for and Prevent the Worst in Crisis Communications and Litigation
Webinar Date+Time:
September 12, 2024
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. ET | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. PT
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By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are currently pending. If you are seeking CLE credit in a jurisdiction other than CA, CT, IL, NJ, NY or PA, please contact event sponsor at address in its listing.

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September 12: Rule 20 and the Minnesota State Competency Attainment Board

Title:
Rule 20 and the Minnesota State Competency Attainment Board
Date/Time:
September 12, 2024, noon - 1:00 pm
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Speakers:
Kim Larson and Ryan Flynn, Minnesota Competency Attainment Board
By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs
CLE Credit:
One standard CLE credit will be applied for.

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September 11: Trends to Watch in Energy Law

Staying ahead of key developments across the broad and rapidly evolving legal, regulatory, and political landscape of U.S. energy law can be challenging. This 60-minute seminar will:
- Discuss the basics of energy law practice.
- Provide updates on significant legislative, regulatory, and judicial actions.
- Demonstrate effective methods to stay up-to-date as events and issues unfold.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify fundamental principles of U.S. energy law and practice related to recent events.
- Recognize noteworthy aspects of specific energy-related legislation in Congress.
- Understand developments at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Environmental Protection Agency.
- Analyze selected cases.
- Employ various resources to stay informed about key changes in the energy practice area.
Title:
Trends to Watch in Energy Law
Webinar Dates And Times:
September 11, 2024
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
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Speaker:
Aaron Eberle
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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September 6: ABA CILA & COI Pro Bono Symposium

The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) invites you to a webinar presentation The ABA’s Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) & Commission on Immigration (COI) invite you to attend our second Pro Bono Symposium! We seek to facilitate learning about pro bono program management and to feature advocates working in pro bono programs across the nation. Presenters will share their experience and expertise in pro bono programs working with volunteers and/or pro bono attorneys. This will be a virtual event, via Zoom.
The primary audience for this training includes staff members at legal nonprofit organizations from across the nation who are involved in the coordination of pro bono opportunities to help immigrant children and/or families facing removal proceedings, whether full time or part of your job. Others who are engaged in working with volunteers and/or pro bono attorneys are also welcome to attend. This training is not geared toward pro bono attorneys.
The training will cover various topics to enhance pro bono programs including pro bono recruitment, incorporating a trauma-informed approach into pro bono programs, and creative pro bono models. We hope the ABA CILA & COI Pro Bono Symposium leaves you refreshed and with ideas to continue working with immigrant children and families with courage, competency, compassion, and creativity in pro bono programs.
The presentations will include:
- Incorporating an Intersectional Framework and Client-Centered Approach to Volunteer Work
- Girasol's Mental Health Collaborative
- Pro Bono Programs: Ambassadors of Cultural Competency
- Leveraging Technology in Pro Bono Cases: Recruitment & Resources'
Title:
ABA CILA & COI Pro Bono Symposium
Date/Time:

September 6, 2024
12-5pm (ET); 11am-4pm (CT); 10am-3pm (MT); 9am-2pm (PT) 

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Speakers:

By:

ABA Children's Immigration Law Academy (CILA).
Credit:
The ABA will seek 3.00 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 3.6 hours of CLE credit for this program in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. Please visit www.americanbar.org/mcle for general information on CLE at the ABA. Please visit www.americanbar.org/mcle for general information on CLE at the ABA.

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September 25: Did They Have Permission? Interpreting the Omnibus Clause in Automobile Insurance Policies

This webinar will discuss how to determine whether the driver of a vehicle qualifies as a “permissive user” under typical automobile insurance policies, including the factors relied on by courts when evaluating coverage under the omnibus provision. In addition to discussing the different rules employed by different jurisdictions, the presenters will discuss how much a driver can deviate from the permitted type of use and still qualify as a “permissive user,” and whether a permissive user can grant permission to a third or fourth user.
Title:
Did They Have Permission? Interpreting the Omnibus Clause in Automobile Insurance Policies

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, and OR. 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:

• Elliot Kerzner
• Saskia Olczak

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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