Sunday, November 17, 2024

November 18: How a Bill Becomes a Law: Federal Prison Reform in the 118th Congress

In recent history, Congress passed two of the most significant reforms to the Federal Bureau of Prisons in decades: the Federal Prison Oversight Act and the Prison Camera Reform Act. The genesis of this bipartisan productivity traces to a damning public record created years prior by reporting from the Associated Press and a series of bipartisan Congressional investigations into dysfunction, corruption, and abuse in Bureau facilities across the country.
On Monday November 18, 2024, NYU JLPP and the Brennan Center for Justice will present a moderated panel with key figures behind the reforms. 
Attorneys seeking CLE credit and law students will gain insights into the interactions between press, advocacy, and Congress that created a new bipartisan consensus surrounding federal prison reform. Those interested in investigative reporting and advocacy, administrative law, legislation, compliance strategies, government relations, and more are encouraged to attend.
Title:
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Federal Prison Reform in the 118th Congress
Date and Time:
November 18, 2024
4:30–6:30 p.m. Eastern
Online or at:
Vanderbilt Hall, Greenberg Lounge
40 Washington Square South New York, NY ,10012
Register Now!
CLE Credit:
This event has been approved to offer one New York State CLE credit in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys.
Speakers:
  • Hernandez Stroud (moderator), Senior Counsel in the Justice Program of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
  • Daniel M. Eisenberg, Attorney at Emery Celli; former Deputy Staff Director & Senior Counsel to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
  • Kevin Ring, Vice President of Criminal Justice Advocacy at Arnold Ventures; former president of Families against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM)
  • Sara Schaumburg, Vice President of Advocacy, Communications and External Affairs, Arnold Ventures; former Chief Counsel at the Office of Senator Jon Ossoff
  • Michael Sisak, Reporter for the Associated Press.
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Friday, November 15, 2024

November 5, 13+19: 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 and 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:
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
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, 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.

November 19: Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Title:
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Date/Time:
November 19, 2024
Noon - 1:00 pm
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Anna Street, Attorney, Tuft Lach Jerabek & O'Connell
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.

November 20: Checking Out: Ethical Considerations for Stepping Away From Your Practice

Planning a vacation or thinking about winding down your practice? Before boarding the plane or closing your firm’s doors, ensure that you comply with your ethical obligations and tie up the necessary loose ends. This webinar will cover the applicable ethics rules related to planning for a temporary absence from your practice, establishing a successor attorney, and considerations when planning your retirement. Join Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorneys, Erin McCartney and Kate Gould, as they discuss best practices to avoid possible ethics violations whether you are going on vacation or closing your practice.
Title:
Checking Out: Ethical Considerations for Stepping Away From Your Practice
Webinar Date+Time:
November 20, 2024
12:00 PM CST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Erin McCartney J.D. 
  •  Kate Gould, J.D.
CLE Credit:
Credits are "Coming Soon". Typically, Attorney Protective webinars are eligible for ethics credits in most jurisdictions; please consult your state's website.
By:
Attorney Protective

November 20: Artificial Intelligence Key Legal Issues

This CLE provides an overview of the primary and emerging legal issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI)’s impact on certain areas of legal practice. Issues addressed include those involving general commercial contracts, products liability, labor and employment, intellectual property (IP), privacy and data security. We will focus on key issues that attorneys and businesses should consider in areas where AI technology is germane. 
After completing this course, you will be able to: (these are currently CLE reminders) 
• Define key AI terminology. 
• Understand AI’s potential impact on particular practice areas including Contracts, Products Liability, Labor & Employment, Intellectual Property and Privacy & Data Security. 
• Review recent caselaw/statutes/regulations as it relates to AI and the above practice areas.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence Key Legal Issues
Webinar Dates And Times:
November 20, 2024
11:45am - 1:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
  • Celeste Pometto DiNicola
  • Kristen Baginski
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, 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

Thursday, November 14, 2024

November 15: Nonimmigrant Visa Categories: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore the vast range of nonimmigrant visa categories under U.S. immigration law in this engaging and comprehensive overview. 
We'll cover visa types for business, tourism, study, work, humanitarian, and diplomatic purposes, outlining the eligibility requirements, permitted activities, duration, and renewal limits of each. You’ll also learn about the 'dual intent' doctrine, application processes, and when an affidavit of support or waiver is required. 
This session provides a clear understanding of the INA's framework for temporary immigration, helping practitioners navigate the complexities of U.S. visa options.
Title:
Nonimmigrant Visa Categories: A Comprehensive Overview
Date+Time:
Friday, November 15, 2024
12:00pm to 02:30pm CST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
James E. Pittman 
James E. Pittman
is a former immigration lawyer and Co-founder of Docketwise, an Affinipay solution. Prior to Docketwise, he was engaged in the private practice of US Immigration Law and, previously, patent law. He regularly teaches Continuing Legal Education (CLE) classes on immigration law topics and legal ethics. James is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and the US Patent and Trademark Office. He is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law.
Credit:
laska Credit Statement (MCLE Reciprocity may be available)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Alaska, including 2.0 hours General credit.

Arizona Credit Statement

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 2.0 hours General credit. 

State Bar of Arkansas Credit Statement

There are 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of California Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 is General Credit.

State Bar of Colorado Credit Statement

There is 2.4 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Delaware Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.

Florida Credit Statement

There is 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours is General credit.  This activity also qualifies for 2.4 hours Immigration and Nationality Law Certification credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Georgia Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 

Hawaii Credit Statement (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Hawaii, including 2.0 hours General credit.

Idaho Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

Illinois Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

Indiana Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

Iowa Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is for General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Kansas Credit Statement There are 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 
State Bar of Kentucky Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Louisiana Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Minnesota Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 

State Bar of Missouri Credit Statement

There is 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Montana Credit Statement

There is 2.0​ hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Nebraska

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Nevada Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of New Jersey Credit Statement

There are 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of New Mexico Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of Total CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

New York Credit Statement (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.4 hours toward your annual CLE requirement under New York's Approved Jurisdiction Policy, including 2.4 hours General credit.

Nonspecific Certificate of Attendance

Certificate of Completion only: 2.0 hours training completed. Sponsor has not sought accreditation.

State Bar of North Carolina Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of North Dakota Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Ohio Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour(s) total CLE credit, which includes 2.0 hour(s) General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Oklahoma Credit Statement

There are 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Oregon Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

Pennsylvania Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.

Puerto Rico Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour(s) total credit, which 2.0 hour(s) is General credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

Rhode Island Credit Statement (Sponsor has not sought accreditation)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.4 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Rhode Island, including 2.4 hours General credit.

State Bar of South Carolina Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Tennessee Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Texas Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Utah Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.

Vermont Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.

State Bar of Virginia Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Washington Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of West Virginia Credit Statement

There are 2.4 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.

State Bar of Wisconsin Credit Statement

There are 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit

State Bar of Wyoming Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.

November 15: Addressing Americans: Exploring How the Words That We Use To Address and Refer To Others Influence Our Civil, Political, and Social Lives

UH law presents: Addressing Americans: Exploring how the words that we use to address and refer to others influence our civil, political, and social lives
Title:
Addressing Americans: Exploring How the Words That We Use To Address and Refer To Others Influence Our Civil, Political, and Social Lives
The 29th Annual Frankel Lecture
Presentation by:
UH Law Center, University of Houston
Date+Time:
Friday, November 15, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Central (In-Person and Virtual)
John M. O’Quinn Law Building
Danny M. Sheena Courtroom (1st floor)
4170 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77204-6060
Register Now!
Credit:
2.0 hours of Texas MCLE credit
You may be able to self-apply in other states
By:
University of Houston Law Center

 Read about past Frankel Lectures by visiting houstonlawreview.org 

November 15: Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

With over 70% of U.S. adults on social media, workplace implications of social media activity present countless opportunities and pitfalls to employers. Aside from potential reputational damage, there are practical concerns when it comes to hiring practices, implementing social media policies, monitoring social media use, avoiding discrimination and harassment liability, and triggering NLRA issues. 
This CLE uses real-world examples of employment-related social media activity that “went viral” and provides best practices to avoid legal exposure that can come quickly and unexpectedly.
This program will cover:
• Potential risk of not having or following workplace social media policies
• Required and prohibited social media conduct
• Ownership of work-related social media accounts
• Monitoring employee activity
• Using internal social media networks
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation issues
• Avoiding interference with concerted activities subject to the National Labor Relations Act
Title:
Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Webinar Date And Time:
November 15, 2024
12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Bobby Puri, Julie Webster-Matthews
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

November 1+15: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts

American businessman 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.” 
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:
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
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, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

November 14: From Tokyo Rose to the China Initiative: Espionage and AAPIs

Asian Americans have long been accused of spying for foreign countries and engaging in acts of treason. In 1949, Iva Toguri D’Aquino was tried for treason in San Francisco—as the infamous “Tokyo Rose.” Years later, she was pardoned. In 1999, Dr. Wen Ho Lee, a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, was arrested and accused of being a spy who had given U.S. nuclear secrets to China. Although he eventually pleaded guilty to one count of mishandling national defense information (after spending 278 days in confinement under harsh conditions), the sentencing judge apologized to him on behalf of the United States.
More recently, during the China Initiative, the government arrested individuals of Asian descent with great fanfare, only to eventually drop or drastically reduce the charges in many of the cases. When the end of the “China Initiative” was announced in 2022, there was some skepticism that it was truly over, skepticism that was shown to be justified earlier this year as some members of Congress sought to revive it. 
Will the China Initiative now be revived?
The Center on Asian Americans and the Law at Fordham Law School will explore the issues presented by the government's prosecution over the years of Asian Americans for espionage and treason at its Third Annual Fall Symposium. We will first examine several historic cases and follow with a panel discussion on the government's more recent actions.
Title:
From Tokyo Rose to the China Initiative: Espionage and AAPIs
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6PM Eastern Time
Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Speakers Hon. Denny Chin, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Co-Director, Center on Asian Americans and the Law Lawrence W. Pierce Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Fordham Law School
  • Professor Thomas Lee, Co-Director, Center on Asian Americans and the Law Leitner Family Professor of International Law, Fordham Law School
  • Dr. Gang Chen, Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Joanna YangQing Derman, Director, Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
  • Brian A. Sun, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
By:
Fordham Law School's Center on Asian Americans and the Law is a first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to educating students, lawyers, and the public about legal issues of importance to AAPIs and others. The Center seeks to advance research and scholarship on such issues and works to advance the cause of justice for all.
Credit:
1 Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias CLE credit is approved in accordance with New York and New Jersey CLE requirements. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.