November 7: Billing and Trust Accounting

Billing and trust accounting may not be the most exciting part of your practice, but they are crucial to your firm’s success. With the right tools and strategies, you can simplify these processes, improve collections, and stay compliant with your state bar. So now you can focus more on what matters most – working your cases.
In this free CLE webinar, attorney Jordan Turk will guide you through how to streamline your billing processes, properly manage your trust account, and address aged receivables with ease. Don’t miss your chance to take control of your billing and trust accounting practices. Remember, hope is not a strategy when it comes to billing and IOLTA compliance!
In this CLE, you'll discover:

• How to automate your billing processes
• The most common ethical issues with billing practices, and how to avoid them
• Proper trust account management and reporting, specifically addressing three-way trust account reconciliation
• Strategies for obtaining payment from nonpaying clients, including templates to help you along the way.

Title:

Billing and Trust Accounting
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
1 P.M. CT
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Speaker:
Jordan Turk
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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January 29: 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:
January 29, 2025 

2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time 

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Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, 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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November 6: Energy Tax Credits: Insights and Recent Developments

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 enacted tax provisions to incentivize a wide range of clean energy technologies, constituting approximately $300 billion of the climate-related expenditures implemented by the legislation.

This program will provide an overview of recent developments in the clean energy industry in the United States and a deep dive into the clean energy tax credits that have been enacted, expanded, or enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act. We’ll discuss current and forthcoming guidance from the IRS and Treasury on a number of topics including the investment tax credit (“ITC”), the production tax credit (“PTC”) and base and bonus credits for solar, wind and other clean energy technologies. Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with renewable energy tax credit tasks to assist you in successfully navigating any of the challenges that can occur in a project. This course will benefit any attorney new to this area looking to learn about emerging issues in energy tax credits or those who advise clients in the areas of energy law, real estate, tax and tax equity in transactions, and project finance, or have clients interested in getting involved with renewable energy development. 

Upon completion of this course, you will: 

•Develop an understanding of the renewable energy landscape in the United States 

•Gain knowledge of the tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act 

•Knowledge of energy tax incentive resources to obtain the best outcome for your clients
Title:
Energy Tax Credits: Insights and Recent Developments
Webinar Dates And Times:
November 6, 2024 

12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Aaron Eberle
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, 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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December 4: Antio v. Department of Revenue: A Significant Tax Case with Far-Reaching Implications

On October 24, 2024, in a 7-2 decision, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld the Department of Revenue’s reversal of its long-standing interpretation of the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax investment deduction in Antio LLC v. Department of Revenue, Wash., No. 102223-9. 

Before the decision, the Department had allowed the deduction for any investment income, so long as the taxpayer was not a banking, lending, or security business as defined in legislation from 2002. This decision greatly narrows the deduction. This new interpretation of the deduction greatly increases the B&O tax liabilities of a wide variety of taxpayers and creates significant uncertainty regarding the scope of the deduction. 

Please join us as we discuss the impact of the Antio decision on Washington state taxpayers.

Title:

Antio v. Department of Revenue: A Significant Tax Case with Far-Reaching Implications
Webinar Date+Time:
December 4, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
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Speakers:

• Brett Durbin - Lane Powell PC, Seattle, WA 
• Aaron C. Johnson - Lane Powell PC, Seattle, WA

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

• Washington State: 1.00 Law & Legal Procedure
• Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.

Cost:
Free.

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December 3: A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q4 2024 Developments and Trends

Join Michael Schmidt, Janice Sued Agresti, and Jamie Ansorge as they host the latest installment in this quarterly webinar series. In this webinar, Mike, Janice, and Jamie will discuss the most recent New York legislation and proposed bills from the fourth quarter of 2024 that employers should be watching as we move into 2025.
Title:
A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q4 2024 Developments and Trends

Webinar Date+Time:

December 3, 2024 

1:00 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 Schmidt, Janice Sued Agresti, and Jamie Ansorge.

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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December 3, 13+17: 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
Webinar Dates And Times:

• December 3, 2024 : 10:15am - 11:30am
• December 13, 2024 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm
• December 17, 2024 : 10:15am - 11:30am
• And Next Month:
• January 10, 2025 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm
• January 14, 2025 : 10:15am - 11:30am

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Speaker:
Karen Groseth
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, 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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December 3: Recruiting in Europe 101

During this webinar, we will focus on all aspects on the recruitment process for companies based in or with operations in Europe, including:

• Background checks
• Medical evaluations and drug testing
• Privacy policies regarding personal information
• Employee onboarding

We will be joined by partners from our European Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety teams and the webinar will be moderated by a partner based in the US. They will share their experiences with issues arising in their various jurisdictions, provide employer tips for the recruitment process, and discuss the applicable local laws and processes for companies operating in Europe.
Title:
Recruiting in Europe 101 

Date/Time: 

December 3. 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

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Speakers:

• Paul Callegari, Managing Partner, London
• Roberto Podda, Partner, Milan
• Nils Neumann, Partner, Berlin
• Christine Artus, Partner, Paris
• April Boyer, Partner, Miami

Credits:

• 1 CA (General Participatory)
• 1 IL (General)
• 1 PA (Substantive-Distance Learning)
• 1 NY (Transitional)
• 1 TX (General)
• 1 VA (General)
• 1 Australia (General)

Sponsor:

K+L Gates.

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December 3: Nonprofits 101: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Pro Bono Representation of Nonprofits

A nuts-and-bolts guide to pro bono representation of nonprofits, including incorporation, drafting bylaws, and seeking/maintaining tax-exempt status.
Title:
Nonprofits 101: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide to Pro Bono Representation of Nonprofits
Webinar Date+Time:
December 3, 2024
1:00pm-2:00pm ET

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By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA. In other jurisdictions, you might be able to self-apply for credit.

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December 2, 4+30: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends in 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 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 look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Dates And Times:
December 2, 2024 : 1:15pm - 2:30pm
December 4, 2024 : 8:45am - 10:00am
December 30, 2024 : 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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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January 2: The 2025 Real Estate and Economic Outlook

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
The 2025 Real Estate and Economic Outlook
Date+Time of Webinar:
January 2, 2025
8:00 AM EST
7:00 AM CST
6:00 AM MST
5:00 AM PST
4:00 AM AKST
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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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