Wednesday, October 2, 2024

October 3: Trends in Fire Claims and Fire Investigation

This course is designed to instruct the audience in the current trends surrounding the origin and cause investigation of fire incidents in the United States. An Update to claims handlers in current trends and issues affecting fire claims. types of anticipated losses, subrogation and liability matters, and fire investigations. 
Title:
Trends in Fire Claims and Fire Investigation
Date/Time:
Thursday, October 3, 2024 
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Register Now!
Speaker:
Henry Stormer
IAAI-CFI(V), CFPS is the President/National Manager for VERTEX FIRE INVESTIGATIONS LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The VERTEX COMPANIESLLC. His responsibilities include management of a forensic fire investigation team conducting origin and cause investigations nationwide for the insurance industry. He is a Certified Fire Investigator through the IAAI and a Certified Public Fire and Life Safety Instructor, with both certifications recognized by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. He is also a Certified Fire Protection Specialist through the NFPA.Mr. Stormer has over 37 years of experience investigating in excess of 2,300 fires and explosions both in the public (25 years) and private sectors (12 years). His fields of expertise include: fire and explosion, origin and cause involving household appliances, Photovoltaic Arrays and Battery Storage Systems, large and complex fire scenes, subrogation, failure analysis, evidence collection and preservation, fire code analysis and research, crime scene investigations, and arson investigations.Mr. Stormer has served as an expert witness and is actively engaged in several legal cases related to property damage, product liability, personal injury, and criminal activity. Mr. Stormer's legal support activities have included depositions, interrogatories, mediation, arbitration, and trial testimony.Mr. Stormer is currently licensed as a Private Investigator, Manager in: AL, CT, DE, FL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TX, VT, WV with reciprocal licensing in: AL, CA, GA, LA, NC, TN and VA.
Credit:
Approved for 1.0 hour of CE credit in Florida, Texas and Washington. Approved for 1.0 hour of CLE Credit in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Sponsored By:

Vertex. 

October 3: 13 Spooky Mortgage Issues That Can Cause Halloween Nightmares On A Purchase

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
13 Spooky Mortgage Issues That Can Cause Halloween Nightmares On A Purchase
Date+Time of Webinar:
October 3, 2024
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

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

October 17: California Employment Law Update: What’s on the Horizon in 2025 for California Workplaces

Autumn always brings a flurry of new bills and requirements for California employers. Governor Newsom has been busy, signing numerous bills on issues ranging from AI in the workplace, local enforcement of employment discrimination claims, intersectional discrimination, expanded protection for victims of crime or abuse, protections for freelancers, captive audience prohibitions, paid family leave, voluntary social compliance audits, and more. 
In this webinar, we will look at these new employment laws, when they go into effect, and what is required for compliance. We will also discuss steps you can take now to ensure you are ready for 2025.
Title:
California Employment Law Update: What’s on the Horizon in 2025 for California Workplaces
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
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:
  • Elena K. Hillman
  • Michele Ballard Miller
  • Nicole Herter Perkin
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.

November 7: When Love Dies / Cuando Muere el Amor

The event will compare marital property laws of Texas and Mexico and their impact on cross-border clients, covering prenuptial agreements, marital agreements, divorce, and their implications upon death.
Title:
When Love Dies / Cuando Muere el Amor
Date: 
  • Judge Victor Negron, Jr.,  Of Counsel, Ford & Murray, P.C. San Antonio, Texas
  • Miriam Mena Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton San Antonio, Texas
  • Moderator: Marissa Sandoval Rodriguez, Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton McAllen, Texas

Monday, September 30, 2024

October 1: Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession and the Practice of Law

This course is designed to educate attorneys to identify, understand, and to from the legal profession and from the practice of law biases against persons because of disabilities related to mental and chemical health issues. Powerful stigmas remain attached to both chemical health and mental health related disabilities, and the ABA study clearly shows that barriers to seeking help included “not wanting others to find out they needed help” and “concerns regarding privacy or confidentiality.” Because of those stigmas, discrimination occurs both to impaired lawyers and by lawyers toward impaired clients and potential clients. By educating attorneys about the misconceptions surrounding chemical health and mental health issues, they will be better positioned to eliminate barriers to hiring, retentions, professional development, and full participation of attorneys disabled by chemical or mental health issues. They will also be less likely to discriminate against their clients or potential clients with chemical dependency or mental health related disabilities.
Title:
Mental Health and Substance Use in the Legal Profession and the Practice of Law
Date/Time:
October 1, 2024, noon - 1:00 pm
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, and Jon Tynjala, Client Services Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
By:
Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs
CLE Credit:
  • Minnesota: One CLE credit will be applied for.
  • Other States: You may be able to self-apply for credit.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

September 30: Physicians Spreading Medical Misinformation: The Suitability of Regulation with Richard Saver

Physicians have played a surprisingly prominent role in the current “infodemic” of false and misleading medical claims. Disturbing examples include certain physicians publicly discrediting vaccination and others promoting ineffective Covid-19 treatments such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. 
Because they can “weaponize” their white coats, physicians pose especially potent dangers when spreading misinformation to the general public. As a result, there have been widespread calls for legal action, above all increased discipline by state medical boards. 
Richard Saver’s lecture will discuss the prevalence of physician-spread misinformation and the associated harms. Pushing back against the widespread criticism of medical boards for insufficient action, he will question the suitability of medical board oversight. Medical boards have unclear legal authority to regulate physicians’ communications outside a doctor-patient relationship for several reasons, including physicians’ First Amendment rights and limited statutory authority. Institutional design limitations, such as resource constraints and uptake procedures, also hinder medical boards ability to respond effectively. Moreover, because of the difficulty in defining medical misinformation with precision, serious risks arise of regulatory overreach. 
Saver will review data on recent disciplinary actions by medical boards and the policy implications. He will conclude with a brief discussion of regulatory alternatives to medical board oversight.
Title:
Physicians Spreading Medical Misinformation: The Suitability of Regulation with Richard Saver
Elena and Miles Zaremski Law Medicine Forum
Webinar Date+Time:
Monday, September 30, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Professor Richard Saver
Richard Saver
joined the Carolina Law faculty in 2010 and serves as the Arch T. Allen Distinguished Professor of Law. He is also professor (secondary appointment) in the Department of Social Medicine, UNC School of Medicine, and adjunct professor of health policy and management in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
His teaching and research interests include health law, torts and nonprofit organizations. He has authored scholarship in law reviews, medical journals, book chapters and other interdisciplinary publications. His co-authored book, Health Law and Bioethics: Cases in Context, a behind-the-scenes look at the leading cases in the annals of health law, was published by Aspen Publishers. Saver received the UNC School of Law’s Chadbourn Award for Excellence in Scholarship (2012) for his law review article on health care reform and comparative effectiveness research. In addition, Saver received the UNC School of Law’s Robert G. Byrd Award (2015-2016) for Excellence and Creativity in Teaching.
Saver received his B.A. summa cum laude from Harvard University in History and Science (Biology) and his J.D. with distinction from Stanford Law School. He was a member of the Stanford Law Review. After law school, he clerked for Judge Eugene Wright of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Saver practiced in the health law department of McDermott, Will & Emery in Washington, D.C. He then served as associate general counsel for the University of Chicago Medical Center, working on a variety of regulatory, transactional and patient-care issues. At the University of Chicago, he also served as counsel to the University’s human subjects research review committee (the Institutional Review Board)and lectured on health law topics.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:
  • Ohio: 1 hour of online CLE credit, pending approval
  • Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.
Cost:
Free and open to the public.

September 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 a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Date And Time:
September 30, 2024
2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Karen Groseth
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, 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.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

October 29: Navigating the Evolving U.S. Capital Markets - 2024

In a time of unprecedented volatility and rapid change, understanding the current state of the capital markets is more crucial than ever. The U.S. capital markets are experiencing significant shifts, driven by economic uncertainties, regulatory changes, and evolving investor sentiment.
Chris Bellini will moderate a panel discussion that will explore insights into the current landscape and future outlook of the capital markets. Chris will be joined by Jonathan Dever, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking and Michael Passaro, Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets from BTIG, LLC.
Topics include:
  • 2024 report on the state of affairs for the U.S. capital markets
  • Factors that will affect the capital markets in Q4 and 2025, including: Interest rates
  • The 2024 presidential election
  • The changing dynamics of inflation
  • Economic growth
  • The changing landscape for small and mid-cap public companies, as well as the investment banks that cover them
Title:
Navigating the Evolving U.S. Capital Markets - 2024
Webinar Date+Time:
October 29, 2024
12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
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.
Speaker:
Christopher J. Bellini
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.

September 27: Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law

The digital age has augmented the practice of corporate and securities law through the accelerating development of brand new ways of identifying answers and locating critical intelligence. In doing so, it has also simultaneously created an environment that can overwhelm through the sheer quantity of available tools. 
This course will demystify the corporate law research experience by focusing on a series of practical, relevant examples and demonstrating best practices for approaching them.
Title:
Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law
Webinar Date And Time:
September 27, 2024
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Tracy Duplantier
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, 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

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

October 29: Basics for Lawyers on Nonprofit Boards

This session will cover the legal basics that attorneys serving on nonprofit boards should know. First, we describe the essentials of board service, including nonprofit fiduciary duties and reporting obligations. Second, we cover ethical issues that are specific to attorneys serving on boards, including how to navigate the potentially conflicting roles of attorney and corporate director, and how to use a lawyer's skill set to benefit an organization while complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Title:
Basics for Lawyers on Nonprofit Boards
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Webinar Date+Time:
October 29, 2024
11:55 AM - 1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:
  • CHAIR: Joyce Díaz Sandí – Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
  • MODERATOR: Jeanne Marie Clavere
  • – Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA
  • FACULTY: David Lawson – Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA
By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series. Sponsored by ALPS. Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Pro Bono & Public Service Committee.
Credits:
  • 1.50 Ethics Washington State:
  • Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.
Cost:
Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.