May 28/Web: Best Practices: Prior Art Search

This CLE provides strategies that improves your Prior Art Search
making sure you get the relevant results the first time. This course has helped attendees manage their patent prosecution matters and searches more effectively and efficiently.
Topics:

• Key components of an effective search strategy
• Database strengths and weaknesses
• Processes to save you and your clients' time and money
• Best practices in dealing with vendors and clients
• Various searches and benefits
• Review of basic building blocks.

Title:

Best Practices: Prior Art Search

Date/Time/Place:

May 28, 2013

12:00 PM EST

Webinar
Prior Registration Highly Recommended To Ensure Seating!
Speakers: 

Feroze Ali & Jeffrey Sobek: Coming from varied technical and management backgrounds, they also bring a wealth of knowledge from more than 40 years of combined experience working with IP professionals from top IP and AmLaw firms to individual inventors.
Legal Advantage has conducted over 3,000 combined searches, with a cross section of experience of searching for patent and non-patent literature in databases mirrored with extensive on-site search experience at the USPTO.   

Credit:

AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, ME, MO, MS, MT, NM, NC, ND, NV, OH, OK, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA, WY.

More:
http://legaladvantage.net/CLE/PriorArtSearch.aspx

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International E-Discovery & Trade Law Disputes - On-Demand #MCLE

This program focuses on key international law issues that all in-house and outside counsel should be familiar with. Produced in conjunction with the Network of Trial Law Firms, it is comprised of the following presentations:

• Successfully Navigating National and Global E-Discovery Disputes: Complying with U.S. discovery requirements in domestic litigation as well as limitations imposed by foreign jurisdictions can be challenging and dangerous, but it is an inescapable part of a company's litigation reality. This panel of experts will discuss processes and policies to help clients successfully navigate those treacherous waters and ensure successful outcomes in sanctionable discovery disputes.
• Avoiding The Sting: Enhanced Enforcement of International Trade Laws: Company operations will be significantly disrupted by prosecutors around the world who are actively enforcing international trade laws (anti-corruption, export control, etc.) and using "sting operations" to snare violators. In-house counsel whose companies do business abroad must put in place an international trade law compliance program before an employee phones from the lock-up facing criminal and civil process. Learn how to avoid international trade law enforcement stings.

Title:
International E-Discovery & Trade Law Disputes
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Speakers:

• David Neave (moderator) - Blake, Cassels & Graydon (Canada)
• David Herr - Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand (Minneapolis, MN)
• Scott O'Connell - Nixon Peabody (Boston, MA)
• Colin West - Bingham McCutchen (San Francisco, CA)
• Greg Bower - Snell & Wilmer (Las Vegas, NV)
• Brett Johnson - Snell & Wilmer (Pheonix, AZ)

Credit:

• Consult your credit-granting authority

By:
Lexvid
More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/80

May 30/Web: Best Practices in Prior Art Searching in Mechanical Engineering

This CLE will examine the tools that maximize search efforts and walks through successful processes to extract relevant data from search results.
Search Strategies Examined:

• Classifying multiple components within different Mechanical Engineering sectors 
• Searching tips and tricks using ME strategies and examples 
• Searching ME specific databases

Topics Covered

• Search Types: What kinds of prior art searches are there?
• Search Strategies: A guide to conducting a good search.
• Databases: Patent vs. non-patent, free vs. subscription, as well as which databases specialize in particular subject areas, along with their pros, cons & features.

Title:
Best Practices in Prior Art Searching in Mechanical Engineering
When/Where:
May 30, 2013
12:00 PM EDT
Webinar
Speakers:
Feroze Ali & Jeffrey Sobek: Coming from varied technical and management backgrounds, they also bring a wealth of knowledge from more than 40 years of combined experience working with IP professionals from top IP and AmLaw firms to individual inventors.
By:
Legal Advantage has conducted over 3,000 combined searches, with a cross section of experience of searching for patent and non-patent literature in databases mirrored with extensive on-site search experience at the USPTO.
Credit:
AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, TX, UT, WI, WV, WY.
More:
http://legaladvantage.net/CLE/MechanicalEngineering.aspx

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May 29/San Francisco: Substance Abuse #MCLE

This presentation provides a review of the brain chemistry of addiction and alcoholism, as well as a discussion of the behavioral and health consequences of the disease. Insights are offered into the personality traits of attorneys and the qualities of the legal profession that combine to make lawyers significantly more susceptible to addiction, and more difficult to treat, than the general population. Concluding remarks are directed towards both systemic and individual solutions to the problem, with references to specific strategies and resources available to attorneys.

All active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms are welcome to attend any of ALRP’s free MCLE trainings. Attorneys who are not currently members of the Panel are requested to join our Panel and accept two ALRP referrals in the next year. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Substance Abuse
When/Where:
May 29, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Speaker:
David Mann, Esq.
By:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
MCLE Credits:
1.5 Substance Abuse CLE Credits
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-substance-abuse

May 21-22/Los Angeles: Legal Techshow

The Legal Techshow includes more than 4 free CLE credits, scattered through the day. This program features a free pass for limited admission, and a for-pay pass for unlimited admission.
The exact structure is a bit complicated so read the brochure carefully. To get the free pass, you must pre-register for the 'Exhibit Plus Pass'r; it is $50 at the door.
Title:
Legal Techshow
When/Where:
May 21-22, 2013
The Westin Bonaventura
Los Angeles, CA
Credit:
Up to 4.5 CLE Credits for the various free events; eligible for credit in multiple states -  See the CLE FAQ.
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May 7/NYC: How Patent Reform and AIA Has Impacted Your Business - Followed by Happy Hour!

In September 2011, Congress passed the most sweeping changes to the U.S. Patent Law in the past 50 years.   These changes have been phased in over the past 18 months,  with the most recent  changes being implemented in March 2013.  In this presentation, key aspects of the America Invents Act will be reviewed, and the impact of their implementation discussed.   Whether you are an experienced IP counsel or a corporate generalist, this must-attend meetup will leave you with a clear and thorough understanding of what these sweeping changes are and what implications they hold for your business.
Due to limited space, priority will be given to members who are currently employed as in-house counsel.
Title:
How Patent Reform and AIA Has Impacted Your Business - Followed by Happy Hour! 
When/Where:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
6:30 PM
Doors open and Networking begins at 6:30.
The presentation will be from 7:00 to 8:00.  A complimentary happy hour hosted by the firm will follow the presentation at a location nearby!
Speaker:
Attorney Charles P. Macedo is the author of The Corporate Insider's Guide to U.S. Patent Practice
and a Partner at Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP.  He represents a wide variety of  clients on all manner of intellectual property and technology-related  issues, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.
By:
New York In-House Counsel
Credit:
An application for one (1) hour of New York CLE credit will be submitted.
More:
http://www.inhouseblog.com/patent_reform/

May 2/Web: Courts, Public Confidence and Infotainment: Looking through a Media and Language Lens

Dr. Pamela Schulz

Title:
Courts, Public Confidence and Infotainment: Looking through a Media and Language Lens
When/Where:
May 2, 2013
12:00 p.m. ET
Webcast
Preregistration not required; join the webcast by visiting www.ncsc.org/brownbag on the day of the webcast.
Speaker:
Dr. Pamela  Schulz, author of Courts and Judges on Trial: Analysing and Managing the Discourses of Disapproval (Worlds of Law. Foundations and Intersections), is noted for her ability to use sophisticated social science theories of communication as the basis for providing those who work in the courts with new insights.  Her work has been published in a number of international journals.  She has more than 20-years of experience in specialist communications management, including service as a court authority public relations manager. Her innovative perspective on how courts should communicate with the public is highly influential within the Australian judiciary and internationally.
By:
National Center for State Courts
Credit:
Consult with your credit-granting authority. The sponsor does not appear to have applied for CLE credit for this event; this may be one of those lectures that are very useful to legal professionals but may not fit the narrower definitions of CLE of some states, while fitting the broader definitions of others.

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May 9/Web: Leverage the Cloud to Improve Case Management and Better Serve Your Clients #MCLE

Sean Estes, Esq

This event will demystify the Cloud and cover common misperceptions relating to security, reliability, and the impact of the rules of professional conduct. In addition, you will gain critical insights and best practices to consider when choosing a Cloud provider. You will also learn about four key advantages the Cloud delivers, and how it will positively impact your firm including:

• Case Visibility: Gain the ability to follow case developments in real-time from intake to resolution using the latest in social network concepts.
• Mobility: Expand your reachand get instant access to critical case information and files from any location at any time.
• Collaboration: Elevate communication with easy-to-use tools so you are better able to capture and share knowledge.
• File Sharing: Create secure portals allowing you to share files, review documents and deliver confidential communications so you are able to confidently settle cases and close deals.

Register now to learn more about the Cloud!
Title:
Leverage the Cloud to Improve Case Management and Better Serve Your Clients
When/Where:
May 9, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Webcast - Preregistration Required
Speaker:
Sean Estes, Esq.: After graduation from the University of Florida in 2008, Sean Estes joined James, Hoyer, Newcomer & Smiljanich where he practiced class action litigation as well as individual employment and foreclosure defense law. Estes is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Florida, Western District of Wisconsin, and Colorado. Estes has delivered accredited CLE presentations on legal ethics and cloud computing.
By:
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
CLE credit approved:
NY, NJ, IL and CA.
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May 16/San Francisco: Intro to Simple Wills MCLE

Participants will gain an overview of drafting and executing simple wills, advance healthcare directives, and durable powers of attorney

All active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms are welcome to attend any of ALRP’s free MCLE trainings. Attorneys who are not currently members of the Panel are requested to join our Panel and accept two ALRP referrals in the next year. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Intro to Simple Wills
When/Where:
May 16, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Speakers:
Mark Senick, Esq.,
By:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
MCLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-intro-to-simple-wills

April 26/Hondo, TX: Medina County Bar Association Monthly Meeting And CLE

You are invited to attend the Medina County Bar Association  Monthly Association Meeting, including 1.25 hours of CLE:

• Advance Criminal Law – Brady
• Exculpatory Evidence .75 hr
• Mental Health Update .5 hr

This event is free to MCBA members and $50 for non-members.
Title:
Medina County Bar Association Monthly Meeting And CLE
When/Where:
Friday, April  26
12:00 p.m.
Medina County Jail
Credit:
1.25 hr
By:
Medina County Bar Association
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May 22/Multiple States: Designing Surveys in Support of Trademark and Trade Dress Litigation

EDITTED May 19, 2013:
This event does not appear to be on the sponsor's website at this time. I don't know whether the event registration is closed, or whether the event has been cancelled.
ORIGINAL POSTING:
This presentation will outline legal standards for survey research in trademark and trade dress litigation. The program will address how to design surveys that meet all required legal standards, including:

• How to choose the proper survey participants;
• How to develop questions that are not leading or biased;
• How to properly measure confusion; and
• How to choose survey stimuli that are truly representative of actual purchase or post-purchase situations.

Title:
Designing Surveys in Support of Trademark and Trade Dress Litigation
When/Where:
May 22, 2013
1:00 PM Eastern
The program will be presented live in Dechert's Silicon Valley office and broadcasted via videoconference in other Dechert offices including:

• Austin
• Philadelphia
• Princeton
• New York
• San Francisco.

Speakers:

• Philip C. Ducker, Associate
• Heidi A. Guetschow, Associate

CLE credit:
Pending in PA.
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May 29/San Francisco+Web: How to Find and Handle Your First Pro Bono Case MCLE

This program is a great opportunity to get a strong overview of the world of pro bono, how it can enrich and advance your professional development, and how to make it happen.
What you will learn:

• How to find the right case:
• What types of cases are right to meet your goals
• How to pick pro bono opportunities that fit in with your current employment situation
• Where to find cases or matters
• Options in types of volunteering commitments

Handling your first case:

• Ensuring that you are or become competent
• Handling your first client meeting
• Understanding your client’s circumstances
• Working with the court
• Finishing up the case

Who should attend:
People who have not yet handled their first pro bono case, or have just taken their first matter, and people who work with newer attorneys in professional development or pro bono.
Title:
How to Find and Handle Your First Pro Bono Case 
When/Where:
May 29, 2013
9:00 AM Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Also Webcast
Speakers:

• Chair: Tiela Chalmers ~ Consultant, Tiela Chalmers Consulting
• Hilarie A Atkisson ~ Senior Manager, Pro Bono Administration, Bingham McCutchen LLP
• Paul Chavez ~ Senior Attorney & Pro Bono Coordinator, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
• Elizabeth A. Hom ~ VLSC Managing Attorney, Alameda County Bar Association, Volunteer Legal Services Corporation
• Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi ~ Managing Attorney, Legal Services of Northern California - Senior Legal Hotline
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

By:
Practising Law Institute
Credit:
3 or more credit hours in most jurisdictions

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May 22/San Francisco: Child Custody Training

Child custody cases, whether in the context of a dissolution of marriage, a parentage action, or a request for post-judgment modification, represent a large portion of the cases where volunteer attorneys are needed. JDC's Family Law Project, through this program, offers training on the issues presented in disputes over child custody. In addition to providing full-scope representation, the Family Law Project also provides opportunities for volunteer attorneys to take child custody and visitation matters on a limited-scope basis. 
This training will be given by JDC's Supervising Attorneys who will go over child custody and visitation procedures in the context of different types of family law litigation. This hour-long training will also cover substantive law in connection with child custody disputes. This program is intended for volunteer attorneys that are newer to family law and have already attended the Introduction to Family Law training. 
For more information on how to view this webcast and attend our live training, please email JDC . Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Child Custody Training
When/Where:
May 22, 2013
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
Credits:
1 Hour
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF130522/VF130522

May 14/San Francisco+Web: Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California

You should attend this training if you would like to provide pro bono services to immigrant clients in the areas of housing, immigration, or domestic violence or you would like to improve your representation of immigrant clients generally. Many immigrant clients require assistance with a constellation of related yet distinct issues. This day-long program attempts to address these particular areas of overlap. Experienced practitioners in the areas of immigration, family law, and housing will share their expertise by providing insight into cultural issues that arise when working with immigrant clients, how these areas of law overlap to provide special protections and remedies to immigrants and domestic violence survivors, and how immigration status impacts eligibility for federally subsidized housing.
What you will learn

• Cultural competency issues to be aware of when working with immigrant clients generally and specific issues that arise in housing and domestic violence cases.
• What is domestic violence and how does it impact immigrant communities.
• How immigration status affects eligibility for federally subsidized housing.
• Fair Housing laws that protect immigrants and domestic violence survivors.
• Special housing protections for domestic violence survivors in the Violence Against Women Act and other California laws.
• What family law issues are implicated when working with immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
• How to get your client legal immigration status based on domestic violence.

Title:
Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California
When/Where:
May. 14, 2013
9:00 AM Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Also Webcast
Speakers:

• Co-Chairs:
• Sharon Djemal ~ Supervising Attorney & Clinical Instructor, Housing Practice, East Bay Community Law Center
• Linda Tam ~ Director, Immigration Clinic, East Bay Community Law Center
• Brenda Star Adams ~ Staff Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid
• Catherine M. Bishop ~ Senior Staff Attorney, National Housing Law Project
• Susan Bowyer ~ Deputy Director, Immigration Center for Women and Children
• Omar P. Calimbas ~ Staff Attorney, Asian Law Caucus
• Lisa Frydman ~ Associate Director, Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
• Nancy K.D. Lemon ~ Lecturer, Domestic Violence Law Seminar; Director, Domestic Violence Practicum, University of California, Berkeley School of Law
• Cindy C. Liou ~ Staff Attorney, Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
• Karlo Ng ~ Staff Attorney, National Housing Law Project
• Khanh T. Nguyen ~ Staff Attorney, Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
• Patricia Salazar ~ Legal Services Director, Centro Legal De La Raza
• Tirien Steinbach ~ Executive Director, East Bay Community Law Center
• Lindsay Sweetnam ~ Community Programs Director, La Casa de Las Madres
• Hongvilay Thongsamouth ~ Partner, Murphy, Vu, Thongsamouth & Chatterjee, LLP
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute,

Credits: 
Up to 6 credits in most jurisdictions.
By:
Practising Law Institute.
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Current Issues in Litigation & Discovery - On-Demand MCLE

Keep abreast of the changing landscape of courtroom practice, discovery, and technology. Produced in conjunction with the Network of Trial Law Firms, it consists of the following presentations:

• Trial Lawyers Facing The New Decade: What can litigators expect on the road ahead? More of the same or none of the same? In this program, a panel of highly qualified litigators discuss emerging issues pertaining to jurors, judges, experts and technology.
• Brace Yourself: E-Discovery's Latest Bombshell: Described as an ugly picture of the consequences of failure to comply with discovery obligations, explore Pension Committee, etc., the latest blockbuster decision in e-Discovery and what it means for in-house counsel and their trial lawyers. And now, Rimkus v. Cammarata, a view from outside the SDNY..

Title:
Current Issues in Litigation & Discovery
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Speakers:

• Jerry Glas: (Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles - New Orleans, LA)
• Lyndon Sommer: (Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard - St. Louis, MO)
• Jessalyn Zeigler: (Bass Berry & Sims - Nashville, TN)
• Mark Hauck: (Dykema - Detroit, MI)
• Joseph Ortega: (Nixon Peabody)

Credit:
Consult your credit-granting authority
By:
Lexvid
More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/78

May 16/San Francisco: Introduction to Simple Wills

Participants will gain an overview of drafting and executing simple wills, advance healthcare directives, and durable powers of attorney.
All active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms are welcome to attend any of ALRP’s free MCLE trainings. Attorneys who are not currently members of the Panel are requested to join our Panel and accept two ALRP referrals in the next year. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Simple Wills
When/Where:
May 16, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Speakers:
Presented by Mark Senick, Esq.,
By:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
MCLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-intro-to-simple-wills

April 28/Houston: Essential Legal Information & Technology for Texas Lawyers #MCLE

A free training workshop in advanced Texas legal research and the application of the latest information technology
Title:
Essential Legal Information & Technology for Texas Lawyers
When/Where:
Saturday, April 28, 2012
8:30 AM 12:30 PM
UHLC 144 BLB
Houston, TX
Speakers:

• Spencer L. Simons, Associate Professor of Law and Director of O’Quinn Law Library, University of Houston Law Center. Simons is the author of Texas Legal Research (2009) and co-author of Federal Legal Research (2012) and writes about legal education subjects.
• Mon Yin Lung, Associate Director of O’Quinn Law Library, University of Houston Law Center, with 30 years of experience, frequently conducts training sessions on legal research for law students and law librarians.
• Christopher Dykes and Emily W. Lawson, reference and research lawyer-librarians at the O’Quinn Law Library, University of Houston Law Center. Working as a team, they have trained UH law students and law librarians at local and regional professional meetings on the choice and use of mobile device applications. Additionally, Lawson frequently comments on various apps for lawyers in Nota Bene, the official blog of the O’Quinn Law Library.

By:
University of Houston
Credit:
Three hours of CLE credit

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May 6/San Francisco: The EEOC Process and the Rights of Federal Employees

This program will review discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims initiated by federal employees. It will include an overview of the administrative process required of all federal employees, the claim’s progression through the EEOC, and EEOC hearings.
All active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms are welcome to attend any of ALRP’s free MCLE trainings. Attorneys who are not currently members of the Panel are requested to join our Panel and accept two ALRP referrals in the next year. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
The EEOC Process and the Rights of Federal Employees
When/Where:
May 6, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Speakers:
Presented by Wendy Musell, Esq.
By:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
MCLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-eeoc-federal-employees

April 23/San Francisco: Pre-litigation Strategies for Health and Disability ERISA Claims

This program will review the pre-litigation claims process for health and disability claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, including strategies for preparing cases for litigation, potential pitfalls for inexperienced practitioners, and a summary of the new regulations governing health care claims under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
All active ALRP Panel Attorneys and associates at partner pro bono law firms are welcome to attend any of ALRP’s free MCLE trainings. Attorneys who are not currently members of the Panel are requested to join our Panel and accept two ALRP referrals in the next year. Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Pre-litigation Strategies for Health and Disability ERISA Claims
When/Where:
MCLE Training: ERISA Claims
April 23, 2013
5:30pm - 7:00pm
San Francisco Bar Association Board Room
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA
Speakers:
Presented by Nina Wasow, Esq., and Julie Wilensky, Esq.
By:
AIDS Legal Referral Panel
MCLE Credits:
1.5 General CLE Credits
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/mcle-training-erisa-claims-2

May 21/Albany, NY+Web: Introduction to Article 91 of the Mental Health Law: Understanding Guardianship Proceedings

Jennifer J. Corcoran, Esq.

There is no fee for this event, but you should register by May 20, 2013. 
Title:
Introduction to Article 91 of the Mental Health Law: Understanding Guardianship Proceedings
When/Where:
May 21, 2013
6:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern
441 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
Also Webcast
Speaker:
Jennifer J. Corcoran, Esq. is a partner with Tully Rinckey, PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law, elder law, and trusts and estates. Jennifer also handles real estate and bankruptcy law for the firm. She is the former Deputy Chief Clerk of the Albany County Surrogate’s Court.
Credit:
1 CLE Credit Hour
By:
Tully Rinckey PLLC
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May 2/Portland, OR: Far and Wide: A Primer on Social Media and State Bar Ethics #MCLE

Private Docket presents a new one-hour continuing legal education (CLE) course designed to provide attorneys guidance on a variety of topics concerning the effective use of social media and Oregon State Bar RPC requirements.
Seating is limited, so early reservations are advised.
Title:
Far and Wide: A Primer on Social Media and State Bar Ethics
When/Where:
May 2, 2013
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tonkon Torp, LLP
1600 Pioneer Tower
888 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
Please contact Private Docket directly by email or by telephone at 1-800-558-7058 to reserve a seat or for information regarding this CLE presentation.
Credit:
CLE credit with the the Oregon State Bar is pending approval.
By:
Private Docket

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May 22/Westlake, OH: Fair Housing -- CORE for Realtors

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Fair Housing -- CORE for Realtors
When/Where:
May 22, 2013
10:45am
Westlake Holiday Inn
Westlake, OH
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:
Approved for credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
More:
http://www.ohioce.net/upcoming-seminars

May 20/Web: Best Practices in Prior Art Searching in Electrical Engineering #MCLE

This CLE will examine the tools to that maximize search efforts and walkthrough successful processes to extract relevant data from search results.
Search Strategies Examined:

• Classifying multiple components within various electronic devices
• Searching tips and tricks including EE strategies and examples
• Searching EE specific databases

Topics Covered

• Search Types: What kinds of prior art searches are there?
• Search Strategies: A guide to conducting a good search.
• Databases: Patent vs. non-patent, free vs. subscription, as well as which databases specialize in particular subject areas, along with their pros, cons & features.

Title:
Best Practices in Prior Art Searching in Electrical Engineering
When/Where:
May 20, 2013
12:00 PM EDT
Webinar
Speakers:
Feroze Ali & Jeffrey Sobek: Coming from varied technical and management backgrounds, they also bring a wealth of knowledge from more than 40 years of combined experience working with IP professionals from top IP and AmLaw firms to individual inventors.
By:
Legal Advantage has conducted over 3,000 combined searches, with a cross section of experience of searching for patent and non-patent literature in databases mirrored with extensive on-site search experience at the USPTO.
Credit:
AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NV, OH, OK, TX, UT, WI, WV, WY.
More:
http://legaladvantage.net/CLE/ElectricalEngineering.aspx

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Mediation in Florida: On-Demand #MCLE

This audio recording requires the that you install a small piece of software to play it. Directions are straightforward and included on the sponsor's listing of the recording.
Title:
Mediation in Florida
Credit:
Approved 1.5 Hrs. FL Bar CLE Credit/ Course #1301195N
Speakers:

• Howard R. Marsee
• Sandra C. Upchurch

By:
Upchurch Watson White & Max
Date Recorded:
March 14, 2013
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May 22/Web: Great Procedures to Reduce Risk #MCLE

Who doesn't love a great tip to improve their business? Join speakers George Jonson, J.D. and Sally Field, J.D. for tips that can assist in reducing your potential legal liability and can improve your practice. Speakers will discuss tips you can immediately put into practice.
These tips recognize that you practice in "the real world" and can aid in reducing liability risks in your firm at the same time as helping the firm to make sure their procedures are properly addressing the requirements set by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
Title:
Great Procedures to Reduce Risk
When/Where:
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Webcast
Reservations required
Speakers:

• George Jonson, J.D.
• Sally Field, J.D. 

By:
Attorney Protective
Credit:
Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ. This webinar is approved for 1 general CLE credit hour in IL. This webinar is approved for DUAL credit in TN. Please check here to view updates regarding CLE credit approval.
More:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/436025096

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April 29/Web: Violence Against Women Act 2013

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been a valuable tool for both law enforcement and immigration practitioners alike. The legislation has helped survivors of domestic and sexual violence come out the shadows and it has provided a mechanism for regularizing the immigration status of these survivors. VAWA 2013 now extends protections to other vulnerable groups.
Topics to be discussed include:

• The history of VAWA
• Expanded protections under VAWA 2013
• Immigration Provisions of VAWA 2013

Title:
Violence Against Women Act 2013
When/Where:
April 29, 2013
1:00 PM Eastern
Webcast - Audio Only
Speakers:

• M. Audrey Carr ~ Legal Services for New York City
• Julie E. Dinnerstein ~ Co-Director, Immigration Intervention Project, Sanctuary for Families
• Program Attorney: Amy Taub ~ Practising Law Institute

Credits:
1 General Credit in many jurisdictions
By:
Practising Law Institute

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May 22/Minneapolis: New Volunteer Orientation

This meeting introduces new volunteers to our organization, specific volunteer opportunities and our staff. It is a great opportunity to meet with other volunteers too!
Title:
New Volunteer Orientation
When/Where:
Thursday, May 22, 2013
Noon - 1pm CLE
Hennepin County Bar Association
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 390
Minneapolis, MN
Pregistration Required
By:
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Credit:
1.0 Standard Credit
Future Programs:

• June 26
• July 24
• August 28
• September 25
• October 23
• November 20

More Information And Registration:
http://www.volunteerlawyersnetwork.org/CLEs

May 15/San Francisco: Introduction to Family Law Training

Our Family Law Project assists individuals, families with children or families with domestic violence in matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, wills, powers of attorney and probate litigation. This is a full-scope project in which the volunteer can take the case from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances of each case, cases can last for weeks, months or even years. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend this free MCLE training session.
This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the forms for completing a simple divorce. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute’s Web site, and pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Family Law Training
When/Where:
May 15, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF130515/VF130515

May 15/Mentor: Fair Housing -- CORE for Realtors

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Fair Housing -- CORE for Realtors
When/Where:
May 15, 2013
10:45am
Mentor LaMalfa
Mentor, OH
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:
Approved for credit by the Ohio Supreme Court
More:
http://www.ohioce.net/upcoming-seminars