August 10: Reentry in California – Overcoming Legal Barriers to Community Reintegration 2018

In the past three decades, incarceration rates have exploded in the U.S., such that today we incarcerate over two million people, more than any other country in the world. The result is that many more people encounter the criminal justice system at some point in their lives. Indeed, an estimated 1 in 3 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and low-income people and people of color are disproportionately affected.
A person with a prior record faces significant barriers to employment, occupational licensing, and other basic necessities like housing, even when the record is old or relatively minor. Now more than ever, immigrants face the threat of deportation based on criminal justice contacts as minor as an arrest that did not result in conviction. This training is designed to give lawyers a foundation in the collateral consequences of contact with the criminal justice system, as well as tools for representing clients in need of reentry legal services.
What You Will Learn

• Walking the Talk in Allyship – How to Effectively Support Criminal Justice Impacted Communities
• Criminal Record Remedy Updates and Advocacy Strategies
• When Poverty Is a Crime and Justice Is Privatized – Bail, Court Fees, and Traffic Courts
• Overcoming Criminal Record-Related Barriers to Employment and Occupational Licensing
• Using Technology to Provide Better Clean Slate Services to More Clients.

All attorneys interested in or currently assisting pro bono clients with reentry legal services through representation or in clinical settings, law firm pro bono coordinators, managers and partners, law clinic students and faculty, and public interest and nonprofit organization attorneys and staff would benefit from attending this program.

Title:
Reentry in California – Overcoming Legal Barriers to Community Reintegration 2018
When/Where:
August 10, 2018
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
Credit in most jurisdictions
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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August 14 - 15: California Family Law Basics: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Family Law Cases 2018

Millions of Californians are unrepresented in Family Court matters (estimated 80% of litigants are unrepresented). Low-income clients are in desperate need of your pro bono help. Attend this free two-day PLI program for an introduction to family law practice and then volunteer with your local legal services agency to represent low-income family law litigants in need.
What You Will Learn

• Working with Pro Bono Low-Income Clients
• Family Law 101/Overview in Low-Income Family Law Cases
• Basic Overview of Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Custody and Visitation Procedure
• Obtaining Child and Spousal Support in Low-Income Family Law Cases
• Property Issues in Low-Income Family Law Cases
•  Using California Family Law Judicial Council Forms
• How to Finish a Dissolution Case: Case Settlement, Trial, Judgments.

Anyone interested in providing pro bono assistance to low-income family law clients in California (whether limited scope family law matters or full representation in a dissolution matter) would benefit from attending. The program is appropriate for new attorneys and more experienced practitioners looking to volunteer with nonprofit legal services agencies who can provide ongoing mentorship and support.

Title:
California Family Law Basics: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Family Law Cases 2018
When/Where:

August 14 - 15, 2018

9:00 AM Pacific

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By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
Up to 12 Credits in most jurisdictions
Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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August 14: Colorectal Cancer: A Complete Guide #MCLE

On August 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Stephen Cohen will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Colorectal Cancer: A Complete Guide, for all legal professionals.
During this presentation, Dr. Cohen will discuss:

• Colon and rectal cancer
• GI signs and symptoms
• Standard of care - Guidelines
• Informed consent

Title:
Colorectal Cancer: A Complete Guide
When/Where:
August 14, 2018 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Webcast - Register Now!
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Speaker:
Dr. Stephen Cohen is a board certified colon and rectal surgeon with over two decades of experience. Not only does he continue to practice evidence based medicine and surgery, but he has made teaching, training, and educating young surgeons his ultimate long term goals. Dr. Cohen has been involved in the field of forensic medicine since the early 90's, and will help guide you on both standard of care and potential causation in many aspects of colon and rectal surgery.
Credit:

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

Cost:
Free.
By:TASA.
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September 5: Clear Obviousness Rejections: Important Lessons from Outdry v. Geox

Sign up to attend the virtual training course entitled “Clear Obviousness Rejections: Important Lessons from Outdry v. Geox.”
A recent case from the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Outdry Technologies Corp. v. Geox S.P.A., is used as a vehicle for discussing good practices for writing clear obviousness rejections. This course emphasizes the importance of proper claim construction and a clear articulation of the obviousness rejection including citation of evidence, reasoned explanation and factual findings.
Title:
Clear Obviousness Rejections: Important Lessons from Outdry v. Geox
When:
September 5, 2018
1 pm Eastern
Webcast - Sign Up Now!
By:

USPTO

Speakers:
USPTO trainers will lead this course based on recent training delivered to patent examiners.
Credit:

USPTO is applying for CLE credit in Virginia. 

This course has limited capacity, and selection for attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. More Information And Registration

September 18: The Continued Influence of PTAB Proceedings on Bio/Pharma Patents

Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) have become established mechanisms to challenge bio/pharma patents. But these proceedings are still very young and continually evolving. Many recent changes, including the Supreme Court’s SAS decision and the PTAB’s proposed rulemaking regarding claim construction, and even Senator Hatch’s suggested legislative changes are having /will have a significant impact on the strategies used by both petitioners and patent owners in these PTAB proceedings – particularly in the bio/pharma space. Join us as we discuss the following topics:

• A review of how bio/pharma patents have fared before the PTAB;
• An analysis of how PTAB proceedings are impacting ANDA and biosimilar litigations;
• A discussion of how the Supreme Court’s recent SAS decision is impacting PTAB invalidity proceedings in the bio/pharma space;
• A discussion of how the PTAB’s proposed rulemaking regarding the claim construction standard could impact bio/pharma patents; and
• A discussion regarding potential legislative action to alter the impact of PTAB proceedings on ANDA litigation.

Title:
The Continued Influence of PTAB Proceedings on Bio/Pharma Patents 
When/Where:
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time 

10:00 am Central Daylight Time

8:00 am Pacific Daylight Time 

Live MBHB Webinar - Register Now!
Duration:
1 hour 15 minutes

By:

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP  committed to educating clients and friends of the firm with respect to significant developments and trends in the areas of intellectual property law.

Presenter(s): 
MBHB partner(s) Alison Baldwin and Paula Fritsch, Ph.D.
Cost:
While there is no fee to participate, all attendees must register in advance
Presenter(s): MBHB partners Alison Baldwin and Paula Fritsch, Ph.D.
Credit:
In order to receive MCLE credit, all attendees must participate online AND individually.
MCLE credit is pending for the states of California, Illinois, New Jersey,* New York,* North Carolina and Virginia (*via reciprocity).
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July 31: Ethical and Practical Guidelines for Use of Social Media

Social Media can be a powerful marketing tool for your law firm. But without a macro strategy in place or an understanding of the ethical implications of posting online, you may find yourself losing money or even violating statutory prohibitions. In this webinar, we’ll reveal how ABA Model Rules 7.1-7.6, Information on Legal Services, apply to your activities on social media.
What You'll Learn

• WHO you should be communicating with
• WHAT your messages should be
• WHEN you should communicate
• WHERE you should post.

Title:
Ethical and Practical Guidelines for Use of Social Media
When:
July 31, 2018
11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM EDT
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Speaker:
Dustin Cole, President of Attorney Master Class.
Credit:
You'll have to apply for credit on your own.
Cost:
Free
By:
MyCase
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July 2018: Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology

Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information. Nowhere is that more true than in the American legal system. Making sense of the water pouring from that particular fire hydrant is the focus of this course on the fundamentals of basic legal research in the age of electronic legal research.
Title:
Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology
When/Where:
Webcast - Register Now!

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 07/06/2018
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT - 07/09/2018
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT -07/19/2018 
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT - 07/23/2018
• 9:00am - 10:00am EDT - 07/30/2018
  

Speaker:
Steve Dubusky
By:
Lexis/Nexis
Credit:
1 credit in most jurisdictions that allow online credit.

July 13+26: Blowing Smoke: Managing New Risks in the Workplace

The National Institute of Drug Abuse puts the cost of substance abuse to our nation at $600 billion in terms of crime, lost work productivity and health care. With workplace drug and alcohol testing laws and regulations changing constantly, discover the history and background of drugs and the workplace, medical marijuana and a drug free workplace, establishing impairment levels and workplace challenges.


Title:
Blowing Smoke: Managing New Risks in the Workplace
When/Where:
Webcast

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 07/13/2018 
• 9:00am - 10:00am EDT - 07/26/2018

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

July 25: Legal Ethics: 10 Hot Topics in Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts of interest are among the most common and complex malpractice errors, producing a
substantial number of claims each year. Conflicts can come in all shapes and sizes, so despite the
best efforts of lawyers, they can be hard to identify. Join J. Calhoun Watson, Partner of Sowell Gray
located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Sally Field, Attorney and Legal Professional Liability Leader  of Attorney Protective, as they analyze several scenarios and provide tips on how to avoid conflicts of interests. The webinar will also include a review of applicable ethics rules and discuss what actions to consider should a conflict arise.

Title:
Legal Ethics: 10 Hot Topics in Conflicts of Interest
When/Where:
July 25, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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CLE Credit:

• Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ, and 1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA.
• Attorney Protective is an Accredited Provider in PA and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE (ethics) in PA. 
• NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy. 
• CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states.

Speakers:

• J. Calhoun Watson, Partner of Sowell Gray located in Columbia, South Carolina
• Sally Field, Attorney and Legal Professional Liability Leader  of Attorney Protective.

By:
Attorney Protective
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July 20+24: The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques

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

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 07/20/2018
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 07/24/2018

By:
LexisNexis
Speaker:
Tamika Cooper-Mtonga
Credit:
1 Credit in most jurisdictions
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