August 28/Stillwater, MN: Seven Key Foreclosure Cases Every Minnesota Lawyer Should Know

The Washington County Law Library is pleased to present the following Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs free of charge. These programs are presented in coordination with the Washington County Bar Association, but membership in the Association is not required for attendance.
Title:
Seven Key Foreclosure Cases Every Minnesota Lawyer Should Know
When/Where:
August 28, 2013
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd St. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Speaker:
Brian S. McCool. Esq.
By:
Washington County Law Library
Credit:
One Standard CLE Credit will be applied for.
More:
http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=1059

August 27/San Diego: A Legal Overview of the Supreme Court and Marriage Equality #MCLE

The Honorable Susan Davis

United States Representative,

53rd Congressional District of California

The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided two cases pertaining to marriage equality. DOMA was struck down, and marriage equality was allowed in California through the Court's Propostion 8 ruling. The San Diego Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society and The San Diego LGBT Community Center presents a conversation about the changing state of the law and what it means for LGBT families, constitutional development, impacts on immigration, and what this all means for your taxes.
Title:
A Legal Overview of the Supreme Court and Marriage Equality
When/Where:
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
6:00pm - 7:30pm
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
3909 Center St
San Diego, CA
Speakers:

• The Honorable Susan Davis, United States Representative, 53rd Congressional District of California
• Larry A. Conway, Founder, Conway Law Group, Inc.
• Eric Issacson, Partner, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP; Member, San Diego Lawyer Chapter Board of Directors
• Ginger E. Jacobs, Partner, Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP
• Kevin Keenan, Executive Director, ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties; Member, San Diego Lawyer Chapter Board of Advisors

By:

• The San Diego Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society 
• The San Diego LGBT Community Center

Credit:
ACS is a State Bar of California MCLE Provider and is offering 1.0 MCLE hour for this event.
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/SanDiegoSupremeCourtandMarriageEquality

August 20/San Francisco: Housing Negotiation Project Training

JDC's Housing Negotiation Project is a limited-scope project providing representation to individuals and families facing eviction. Representation is limited to settlement conferences only. HNP is the first pro bono project of its kind, and is a project in which every single person in need of representation has a pro bono attorney. Volunteer shifts are Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. During one shift, a volunteer will represent one to three clients. It is an excellent opportunity to get valuable negotiation experience without a large time commitment. Volunteers must attend our free CLE training before volunteering for this project. After attending the training, we ask our volunteers commit to 4 afternoon sessions within 6 months.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Housing Negotiation Project Training
When/Where:
August 20, 2013
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
2 Hours
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VL130820A/VL130820A

August 22/San Francisco: Marriage After DOMA: Why You Should Walk (Not Run) To Tie the Knot

During July and August 2013, Kelly McCown and Jeptha Evans will be co-presenting a series of free seminars in San Francisco and Oakland with estates and trusts attorney Alma Soongi Beck of Beck Law Group, P.C. Please join us as we discuss immigration, tax, social security, property co-ownership and other legal implications of same-sex marriage and the possible repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Topics:

• Immigration options for same sex binational couples after DOMA
• Requirements for fiancé visas or marriage-based green cards
• Differences between applying for a green card in the U.S. vs. abroad
• Federal Income Tax implications after DOMA
• Social Security benefits implications after DOMA

Space is limited. To RSVP, please contact Andrea from McCown & Evans LLP at info@mccownevans.com or (415) 834-9123.
Title:
Marriage After DOMA: Why You Should Walk (Not Run) To Tie the Knot
When/Where:
Thursday, August 22, 2013
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
San Francisco Public Library
Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Speakers:

• Kelly McCown, Esq. and Jeptha Evans, Esq., McCown and Evans LLP
• Alma Soongi Beck, J.D., LL.M. Taxation, The Beck Law Group, P.C.

By:

• AIDS Legal Referral Panel
• Our Family Coalition
• Gay Asian Pacific Alliance
• Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community
• API Equality
• Out4Immigration.

MCLE Credits:
The sponsor lists this as an MCLE seminar but does not list credit.
Cost:
Seminars are free of charge.
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/marriage-after-doma-seminar

Basic Receivership Law --- On-Demand CLE

James McGee

In recent years, receiverships have become a common alternative to bankruptcy proceedings. This comprehensive program will give attorneys a thorough understanding of receivership proceedings. 
Topics include: 

• Powers of the Receiver
• Protection Against Interference
• Estate Management
• Claims to Insurance Proceeds
• Potential Liability.

Title:
Basic Receivership Law
Speaker:
James McGee is a shareholder at Munsch, Hardt, Kopf & Harr. He practices commercial litigation, concentrating on creditors' rights, financial services representation, lender liability defense, and representation of receivers. He has over 15 years of experience in representing financial institutions consisting of commercial mortgage lenders and servicers, national banks and insurance companies.
Sponsor:
Lexvid
CLE:

• Texas: 1 credit
• Also 1 credit in many other states.

More:
http://www.lexvid.com/clevideos/view/26

August 15/Web: Ethics Issues in Pro Bono Practice

The American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono will be hosting a free webinar entitled Ethics Issues in Pro Bono Practice on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern.
A wide range of ethical issues can arise in pro bono practice, just as in fee billable work. While the Model Rules of Professional Conduct can be helpful in defining and addressing the scope of an attorney's duties and responsibilities, many kinds of unpredictable situations can arise. For example, what issues arise when pro bono counsel and legal services staff attorneys disagree on the goals or process for properly representing a client?
This event is free with pre-registration, but space is limited. To register, e-mail Karen Cain (karen.cain@americanbar.org) with your contact information & state bar number.
Title:
Ethics Issues in Pro Bono Practice
When/Where:
Thursday August 15 , 2013
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Pacific
Webinar
Contact:
Karen Cain
ABA Center for Pro Bono
karen.cain@americanbar.org
centerforprobono.wordpress.com
Speakers:

• Toby Rothschild, General Counsel, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
• Catherine Weiss, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler, Roseland, NJ

By: 
ABA Center for Pro Bono
Credit:
The ABA will seek 1.5 hours of ethics credit in 60-minute states and 1.8 ethics credits in 50-minute states in states accrediting ABA live webinars and teleconferences: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa , Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Washington. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. The ABA does not seek direct accreditation of live webinars and teleconferences in FL, ID, KS, ME, NE, NH, NJ, OH, PA, RI, and WY; many of these states allow attorneys to earn credit through reciprocity or self-submission.

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Insights and Lessons learned from the Top OSS Legal Cases

In this webinar we will talk about what we have learned from the recent legal cases regarding open source licensing, including Jacobsen v. Katzer, the recent enforcement actions here in the United States and in Europe, patent claims asserted against code licensed under open source licenses and the long strange trip that was SCO.
This is a recording of a webinar. When you register for the webinar, you are taken to a webpage allowing you to download the recording and accompanying documentation.
Title:
Insights and Lessons learned from the Top OSS Legal Cases
Speakers:

• Attorney Karen Copenhaver, Choate Hall & Stewart
• Attorney Mark Radcliffe, DLA Piper
• Peter Vescuso, Black Duck Software

Sponsor:
Black Duck Software
 Credit:
1 Hour program.
You may have to register this seminar for credit in your jurisdiction.
Cost:
Free
More:
http://advance.blackducksoftware.com/content/WROSSLegal

Tax, Credit and Other Financial Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Mortgage Loan Principal Forgiveness - Free On-Demand #MCLE

This training will help improve your ability to counsel homeowners in financial distress. The training will provide an overview of the financial issues - including tax and credit consequences - homeowners may face after a foreclosure, short sale or loan modification. Tax experts will explain the fundamentals of how cancelled mortgage debt is treated under state and federal tax law, and provide insights into changes in tax law that may take effect as early as next year. Practitioners will discuss what types of personal liability homeowners may still face following a foreclosure, short sale or deed-in-lieu, and will use case examples to illustrate the credit impact of various forms of mortgage delinquency resolution. Panelists will also outline legal strategies for addressing these issues through bankruptcy, fair debt collections and fair credit reporting claims.
Title:
Tax, Credit and Other Financial Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Mortgage Loan Principal Forgiveness
When/Where:
On-Demand Web-Based Recorded Program
Released on: Oct. 24, 2012
Running Time: 03:15:38
Speaker:

• Lila Fedler ~ Education & Outreach Program Specialist, State of California Franchise Tax Board
• Lisa Ihm ~ Enrolled Agent
• Adetunji Olude ~ Staff Attorney, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
• Lisa Sitkin ~ Managing Attorney, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
• Chair: Maeve Elise Brown ~ Executive Director, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates

Credit:
3.25 In Many States
By:
Practising Law Institute

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August 20/San Francisco: Introduction to Landlord Tenant Training

JDC's full scope Eviction Defense Project provides representation to clients during their eviction proceedings. These cases provide excellent litigation experience as the procedures are the same as those involved in business litigation-discovery, motions, settlement, and trial-on a more manageable level. 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 Attorney who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the different types of cases we place with volunteers. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute’s Web site. For more information on how to view this webcast and attend our live training, please email probono@sfbar.org.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
Title:
Introduction to Landlord Tenant Training
When/Where:
August 20, 2013
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
By:
Bar Association of San Francisco
MCLE Credits:
1 Hour
Cost:
Free to volunteers
More:
http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VL130820/VL130820

August 17/Oakland, CA: Marriage After DOMA: Why You Should Walk (Not Run) To Tie the Knot #MCLE

During July and August 2013, Kelly McCown and Jeptha Evans will be co-presenting a series of free seminars in San Francisco and Oakland with estates and trusts attorney Alma Soongi Beck of Beck Law Group, P.C. Please join us as we discuss immigration, tax, social security, property co-ownership and other legal implications of same-sex marriage and the possible repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Topics:

• Immigration options for same sex binational couples after DOMA
• Requirements for fiancé visas or marriage-based green cards
• Differences between applying for a green card in the U.S. vs. abroad
• Federal Income Tax implications after DOMA
• Social Security benefits implications after DOMA

Space is limited. To RSVP, please contact Andrea from McCown & Evans LLP at info@mccownevans.com or (415) 834-9123.

Title:
Marriage After DOMA: Why You Should Walk (Not Run) To Tie the Knot
When/Where:
Saturday, August 17, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Bananas Inc., Main Meeting Room
5232 Claremont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
Speakers:

• Kelly McCown, Esq. and Jeptha Evans, Esq., McCown and Evans LLP
• Alma Soongi Beck, J.D., LL.M. Taxation, The Beck Law Group, P.C.

By:

• AIDS Legal Referral Panel
• Our Family Coalition
• Gay Asian Pacific Alliance
• Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community
• API Equality
• Out4Immigration.

MCLE Credits:
The sponsor lists this as an MCLE seminar but does not list credit.
Cost:
Seminars are free of charge.
More:
http://www.alrp.org/events/marriage-after-doma-seminar-3

Role of Expert Witnesses in Complex Litigation - On-Demand #MCLE

Taken from the Web Program Expert Witness 2013 recorded June, 2013 in New York, this is now offered free on the web through the generosity of Practising Law Institute.
Title:
Role of Expert Witnesses in Complex Litigation
When/Where:
On-Demand Web Recording
Released on:
July 11, 2013
Speakers:

• Richard S. Taffet
• Laureen M. Ryan ~ Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal, Global Forensic & Dispute Services LLC
• David W. Spears ~ Spears & Imes LLP

Credit:  
1.00 in many jurisdictions
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
Ordinarily this item is $80 but it appears to have been marked down to Free. If you like this content, you may wish to purchase the entire Expert Witness 2013 program (not free).
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July 31/NYC+Web: Managing Litigation for In-House Counsel

This discussion group, led by Dorsey New York Trial Partner Steve Schoenfeld, will bring together in-house counsel on a monthly basis to discuss issues relating to managing litigation and networking. At each meeting there will be a brief presentation on a specific topic of interest followed by open discussion of any topic.
All in-house counsel are welcome, whether or not they manage or oversee litigation as part of their responsibilities.
Title:
Managing Litigation for In-House Counsel: Complex Case Management: A Look at the New Pilot Program in the Southern District of New York
By:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
When/Where:
July 31, 2012
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
51 West 52nd Street
9th Floor
New York, NY
Also presented as a teleconference.
Pre-registation required
Speaker:
Dorsey New York Trial Partner Steve Schoenfeld
Cost:
This event is free to in-house counsel
CLE Information:
Dorsey is an Accredited CLE Provider in NY and CA, and this program will be CLE accredited in those states for .5 credits. For any other state, Dorsey will not be applying for CLE credit, however, participants are welcome to apply for and/or claim credit according to their jurisdiction’s regulations.
More:
http://www.dorsey.com/schoenfeld_discussion_group_073112/

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2012 State of Electronic Discovery Practice in the Federal Courts - On-Demand #MCLE

Nearly six years have passed since the effective date of the electronic discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, prompting a veritable landslide of interpretive decisional authority. To what extent has discovery (and pre-trial) practice changed to reflect the inclusion of computer generated information  into the evidentiary landscape in federal litigation?  How well have attorneys practicing in federal courts in Florida embraced the new rules and decisional authority? Join two federal magistrate judges in a moderated panel discussion on the state of electronic discovery practice in the Federal Courts in 2012.
Title:
2012 State of Electronic Discovery Practice in the Federal Courts
When/Where:
Recording available on the web
Credit:
1.5
Original Program Date:
September 19, 2012
Speakers:

• Honorable Anthony Porcelli , U.S. Magistrate Judge Middle District of Florida
• Honorable Thomas B. Smith
• Steven W. Teppler , Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A., Moderator

By:
The Florida Bar
Cost:
Free

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August 22/Deerfield, IL: #Ethics Matters #MCLE

This course is designed to teach newer claims professionals and refresh those with more experience to timely identity the factual circumstances in which potential ethical issues may arise and to act proactively to avoid or minimize problems.
Title:
Ethics Matters
By:
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
When/Where
August 22, 2013
09:00:00 AM To 12:00:00 PM
Markel Services, Inc.
10 Parkway N
Deerfield, Lake County, IL 60015
Credit:
3.00 hrs
Cost:
Free. You must register with the sponsor to learn more and to attend, but registration is free!
More:
http://www.theclm.org/Member/TrainingSessions/index?courseid=46

August 8/Minneapolis: Naturalization Project CLE Training #probono #MCLE

This training will prepare attorneys to participate in the ILCM Pro Bono Naturalization Project. Through the ILCM Naturalization Project, pro bono attorneys represent low-income immigrants and refugees in their citizenship cases. Pro bono cases will be placed with trained attorneys at the CLE or shortly after the CLE.
The Naturalization Project is for all interested pro bono attorneys. No immigration experience is necessary.  ILCM asks only that attorneys have an active attorney license, a phone number that can be used for client communication, and an address that can be used for filings with immigration.
All cases have been pre-screened for eligibility and should only require 15 – 20 hours of legal work, depending on attorney experience. ILCM staff provides ongoing legal support. The ILCM Naturalization Project is a great way to help immigrants achieve the ultimate goal of securing citizenship in the United States!
Title:
Naturalization Project CLE Training
When/Where:
Thursday, August 8, 2013
9 AM - 12:45 PM
Linquist & Vennum LLP
44th Floor IDS Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN  55402
By:
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Cost:

• Free to attorneys who agree to take a pro bono case at the end of training.
• $100 to others.

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August 15/Web: Zoning for the Public's Health: Using Mixed-Use Zoning to Increase Walkability and Reduce Crime #MCLE

Neighborhood design can play a significant role in public health. Recent research explores mixed-use zoning and the laws that impact this type of zoning, and how well-planned zoning could help reduce crime and increase neighborhood walkability-- two outcomes integrally tied to improved public health. In this webinar, presenters will share the latest public health law research that supports these findings, describe a new method for evaluating zoning laws, examine case studies from the East and West Coasts, and highlight some of the challenges involved in such policy work.
Title:
Zoning for the Public's Health: Using Mixed-Use Zoning to Increase Walkability and Reduce Crime
When/Where:
Thursday, August 15, 2013
1:00pm - 2:00pm EASTERN
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Carol Cannon, M.A., Research Scientist, The CDM Group, Inc.
• John MacDonald, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Criminology, Director, Jerry Lee Center of Criminology, Associate Professor of Criminology
• Rachel Johnson Thornton, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• Moderator: Deborah Lou, Ph.D., Program Analyst, Active Living Research

By:

• ASLME : American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
• Network for Public Health Law
• Public Health Law Research Program

Credit:
You may qualify for CLE credit. ASLME is an approved provider of continuing legal education credits in several states. ASLME will also apply for CLE credits in other states upon request. Past ASLME webcasts have received credit in states such as Washington.
Cost:
Free
More:

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August 28/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, August 28, 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:

• September 25
• October 23
• November 20

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http://www.volunteerlawyersnetwork.org/CLEs

August 21/Web: Spotlight on Conflicts of Interest #MCLE

Join J. Calhoun Watson, Member of Sowell Gray located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Sally Field, Attorney and Legal Professional Liability Leader of Attorney Protective, as they provide valuable insights on conflicts of interest.This webinar is back by popular demand and will provide tips on how to avoid conflicts of interests and discuss what actions to consider should a conflict of interest arise. The webinar will also include a review of applicable ethics rules.
Title:
Spotlight on Conflicts of Interest
When/Where:
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Webcast
Speakers:

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

By:
Attorney Protective
Credit:

• Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ.
• Approved for 1 hour of CLE credit (ethics) in AL, AR, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NM, NV, OH, TX, VA, WA and WY. 
• Aapproved for 1 hour of CLE credit (ethics and professionalism) in KS. 
• Approved for DUAL credit in TN. 
• Approved for 1 general Self-Study CLE credit in UT.
• Approved for 1 general credit hour in IL and NH. 
• Approved for 1.2 total credit hours, including 1.2 hours of professionalism credit in MO. 
• CLE credit is being applied for in multiple additional states. Please check back here to view updates regarding CLE credit approval.

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August 16/San Francisco + Web: Re-Entry Issues: Overcoming Employment and Housing Challenges Due to a Prior Arrest or Conviction

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 4 adults in California has an arrest or conviction record, and people of color are disproportionately affected.
A person with a prior record faces significant employment and housing barriers, even when the record is old or unrelated to the job or housing. These barriers impede community reintegration and prevent formerly incarcerated people from being able to support themselves and their families or contribute to their communities. This training is designed to give lawyers a foundation in the collateral consequences that result from contact with the criminal justice system, as well as tools for representing clients in need of reentry legal services.
What you will learn:

• Basic overview of criminal justice system and collateral consequences of arrests/convictions
• Criminal records remedies (also known as “expungement”)
• Employment rights and protections
• Housing rights and protections
• Laws pertaining to background checks
• Laws pertaining to occupational licensing and appealing a license denial based on conviction history

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 non-profit organization attorneys and staff would benefit from attending this program.
Title:
Re-Entry Issues: Overcoming Employment and Housing Challenges Due to a Prior Arrest or Conviction

When/Where:
San Francisco, CA
August 16, 2013
9:00 AM Pacific
Speakers:
Also Webcast
Credits:
Up to 3 credits in many jurisdictions:

• Credit Approved or Pending: Alabama, Alaska,Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
• Credit on Request: Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Oregon, Wyoming
• Arizona: May qualify for credit based on the requirements outlined in the MCLE Regulations and Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 45.

By:
Practising Law Institute

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August 9/NYC + Web: Mental Health Issues & the New York State Courts

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in a 12-month period, 26.2% of American adults will have a diagnosable mental disorder, and 5.8% will have a mental illness classified as severe. The prevalence of mental disorders among individuals involved in the criminal justice system and some areas of the civil legal system is even higher. This timely program will focus on the intersection of individuals living with mental illness and their involvement in both the criminal and civil justice systems in New York State.
What you will learn:

• How to recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Recent developments in the Risk-Need-Responsivity Model: Modalities for determining a litigant’s potential risk of re-offending and the role that mental health issues play
• New York’s Civil and Criminal Justice Systems’ response to litigants with mental illness
• Ethical issues in representing litigants with mental health issues

This program is designed for New York State Judges, Court Attorneys, Law Clerks, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, the Private Bar, State Attorneys, and Mental Health System Professionals involved in the New York State Justice System.
Title:
Mental Health Issues & the New York State Courts
When/Where:
August 9, 2013
9:00 AM Eastern
Also Webcast
Speakers:

• Co-Chair(s)
• Dr. Thomas Farley, Commissioner, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
• Hon. Judy Harris Kluger, Chief of Policy and Planning, New York State Courts
• Dan Abreu, Senior Project Associate, Policy Research Associates
• Mary Beth Anderson, Managing Director, Urban Justice Center;, Project Director, UJC Mental Health Project
• Dr. Alexander Sasha Bardey, Director of Forensic Psychiatric, Nassau County Department of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and, Developmental Disabilities, Clinical Faculty, New York University School of Medicine
• Hon. Matthew J. D'Emic, Kings County Supreme Court
• Carol Fisler, Director, Mental Health Court Programs, Center for Court Innovation
• Nancy Halleck, Deputy Counsel for Litigation, New York State Office of Mental Health
• Alison M. Hamanjian, Assistant Deputy Counsel, Office of Policy and Planning, New York State Courts
• Don Kamin, Chief, Clinical & Forensic Services, Monroe County Office of Mental Health
• Hon. Tanya R. Kennedy, New York County Supreme Court
• Ann-Marie Louison, Director, Adult Behavioral Health Programs, CASES
• Michael D. Neville, Deputy Director, Mental Hygiene Legal Service, Second Judicial Department
• Dr. Fred C. Osher, Director, Health Services and Systems Policy, Council of State Governments Justice Center
• Joseph Parisio, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Policy and Planning, New York State Courts
• John Volpe, Special Advisor on Criminal Justice and Mental Health, Bureau of Mental Health, NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene
• Program Attorney: Janet L. Siegel, Practising Law Institute

Credits:
5 or more Credits in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
By:
Practising Law Institute

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August 2/NYC + Web: Representing the Pro Bono Client: New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp Advocacy #MCLE

Learn how to protect the rights of public assistance and food stamp applicants and recipients to these basic subsistence benefits. Many applicants have difficulty navigating the confusing and bureaucratic process to establish and maintain eligibility for public assistance and food stamps. Without legal assistance and advocacy, large numbers of clients go without the benefits to which they are entitled, resulting to increased hunger and homelessness.
What you will learn:

• Public Assistance (Welfare): Basic eligibility rules, The application process, The welfare work rules, Food Stamps
• Basic eligibility rules: The application process, Due process in the public benefits context – Fair Hearings
• Written notice in Public Assistance and SNAP cases: Fair hearing basics, Digital due process – the impact of new technologies on the right to fundamental fairness, Article 78s
• The use of Article 78 proceedings to appeal fair hearing decisions and in cases of emergency
• Obtaining attorney’s fees in benefits-related Article 78 proceedings

All attorneys who work with low income clients will benefit from learning the basics of New York public assistance and food stamp law and policy. This course will provide an overview of the eligibility rules, the stages of the application and appeals processes, and the tools you need to assist clients with legal issues arising under these programs.
Title:
Representing the Pro Bono Client: New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp Advocacy 2013
When/Where:
August 2, 2013
9:00 AM Eastern
New York, NY
Also Webcast
Speakers:

• Sienna M. Fontaine, Staff Attorney, Public Benefits Unit, Legal Services NYC-Bronx
• Maryanne Joyce, Public Benefits Consultant
• Kathleen M. Kelleher, Staff Attorney, Civil Law Reform Unit, Legal Aid Society
• Peter A. Kempner, Senior Staff Attorney, South Brooklyn Legal Services
• Dawn Secor, SNAP Policy Specialist, Hunger Solutions New York
• Susan E. Welber, Legal Aid Society
• Camille L. Zentner, Senior Staff Attorney, General Legal Services, New York Legal Assistance Group
• Co-Chairs:
• Don Friedman, Managing Attorney, Long Island office, Empire Justice Center
• Tanya E. M. Wong, Director of Government Benefits and Training, Legal Services for New York City
• Program Attorney: Doreen Odom, Practising Law Institute

By:
Practising Law Institute
Credits:
6
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July 31/Web: An Introduction to Open Source Software and Licensing

Open source software (OSS) is an important part of mainstream software development organizations. Active OSS use in development can drive down costs, speed time to market and increase software functionality, all without adding to the bottom line.
And yet, even as it has become mainstream, OSS is often misunderstood by legal professionals.  As Mark Driver, Gartner Group’s lead analyst for OSS, says: “Open source is ubiquitous, it’s unavoidable….having a policy against open source is impractical and places you at a competitive disadvantage.” With over two thousand different licenses in use today,  it can be difficult to properly manage open source and ensure compliance.
In this webinar, top open source legal experts Karen Copenhaver (Partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart and Counsel for the Linux Foundation) and Mark Radcliffe (Partner at DLA Piper and General Counsel for the Open Source Initiative) will cover:

• The history and definition of open source
• The most popular open source licenses and their obligations
• Permissive licenses vs. Restrictive licenses

Title:
An Introduction to Open Source Software and Licensing
When/Where:
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
11:30am Eastern
Registration is required to attend this event. Please register now.
Credit:
The sponsor states that CLE credit will be offered to all attendees
By:
Black Duck Software

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July 30/Web: Fundamentals of Planning a Safe Construction Site (Safety Through Design)

Title:
Fundamentals of Planning a Safe Construction Site (Safety Through Design)
When/Where:
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
2:00 PM Eastern
Webcast
Speaker:
Construction safety expert Daniel Paine
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
Typically, TASA does not apply for credit, but the presenters and content appear to satisfy CLE requirements in a number of jurisdictions in which participants may self-apply for credit.
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August 6/NYC: Direct Examination of Witnesses #MCLE

This program will be a hands-on, interactive exercise in presenting the testimony of fact and expert witnesses in your case.Title:
Direct Examination of Witnesses
When/Where:
August 6, 2013
12:15 PM
Dechert LLP
New York, NY
Speakers:
Joseph K. Hetrick
By:
Dechert
Credit:
Pending in CA, NJ, NY and PA.
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.dechert.com/events/register.aspx?firmevent=2873

August 9/Los Angeles: Asylum Training From Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is pleased to announce a free CLE series for attorneys located within the Westlake South Neighborhood; or attorneys within two miles of the Westlake South Neighborhood whose large part of their services are offered to the community of the Westlake South neighborhood. Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is the proud recipient of a Neighborhood Improvement Project grant by the Westlake South Neighborhood Council. Due to this funding, Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project is able to provide a CLE series free of charge to select participants.
It is the goal of Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project to create a strong, local network of lawyers in the Westlake South area who are willing and able to provide competent legal services to Westlake South members of the community with immigration issues.
Two programs are offered on August 9, 2013:
Title:
Asylum I and II
When/Where:
Friday August 9, 2013
Asylum I: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
Asylum II: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
1530 James M. Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Speakers:

• Attorney Erika Pinheiro from Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
• Attorney Talia Inlender from Public Counsel Law Center

Cost:
Free to qualifying attorneys
By: 
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project

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July 23/Web: The Many Faces of Technology-Assisted Review

Escalating data volumes have forced law firms and corporate legal teams to rethink how they perform eDiscovery. Most have found that the sheer volume, in some matters, requires the case team to leverage advanced technology to accelerate document review.
Technology-Assisted Review (Predictive Coding) has thus generated significant buzz in the past year, though significant market misinformation persists about the various forms of this technology and how they can best be applied.
Join HP Autonomy, a pioneer in this market, as we:
Break down the various forms of Technology-Assisted Review
Discuss how to choose the right version for your specific matter
Outline some best practices to help ensure optimal results
Title:
The Many Faces of Technology-Assisted Review
When/Where:
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
1:00 PM ET
Live Webcast
Speakers: 

• Eric Crespolini, Esq. brings over a decade of experience building and leading teams of industry leaders in delivering e-discovery expertise to enterprises, specializing in e-discovery, computer forensics, and litigation management best practices.  Mr. Crespolini has led complex collections, document reviews, and productions for matters involving fraud, financial restatements, regulatory issues, theft of intellectual property, products liability, unauthorized use of corporate resources, contract disputes, and regulatory inquiries. He has also planned and led the acquisition, forensic analysis and processing of computer, e-mail and network data related to a governmental criminal investigation of an international insurance carrier.Mr. Crespolini earned his JD from Rutgers University, and also possesses an MBA in Corporate Finance, and a BS in Actuarial Science from St. John’s University.
• Joshua Gilliland, Esq., is a California attorney and nationally recognized thought leader on electronic discovery with his blog “Bow Tie Law.” Josh has conducted over 350 Continuing Legal Education seminars on e-discovery all across North America. Mr. Gilliland has a passion for the impact of technology on the practice of law. Mr. Gilliland is a columnist for LitigationWorld, has guest lectured at his alma mater, McGeorge School of Law, has been published in The American Lawyer magazine, and is active in the Santa Clara County Bar Association.

By:

• Law.com
• HP Autonomy

Credit:
Law.com says this event is eligible for CLE credit, but does not say in which states
More:
http://info.law.com/AutonomyWebcast2_Registration.html

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