May 1+8+29: Something's Brewing! Guiding Clients Through the Process of Starting a Craft Brewery #MCLE

There has been an explosion in the Craft Beer Industry over the past decade driven by home grown entrepreneurs generating local community interest along with economic development. successfully clients in establishing a sustainable presence in the craft beer market.

This market boom has resulted in the formation of niche practice groups within law firms developed to provide careful guidance to these craft brewery starts ups. Advice navigating the statutory, regulatory and intellectual property frameworks unique to this industry is important in increasing the success and stability of craft breweries. This course is designed to provide increased insight and understanding for the legal practitioner toward
After completing this free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course, you will gain:

• A basic understanding of the growth of the craft beer market and the general traits of a craft brewery
• An understanding of the traditional regulatory scheme that governs the alcohol industry and new statutory and regulatory approaches that are being proposed to accommodate the positive impact of the growing craft beer market
• Insight into the unique intellectual property issues stemming from the entrepreneurship and camaraderie that characterize this industry and suggested approaches on how best to enforce the intellectual property rights
  

Title:
Something's Brewing! Guiding Clients Through the Process of Starting a Craft Brewery
When/Where:

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT - 05/01/2019 - 05/01/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 05/08/2019 - 05/08/2019
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT - 05/29/2019 - 05/29/2019

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Speaker:
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Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

May 22: AI: Trends in Legal Analytics

Title:
AI: Trends in Legal Analytics
When/Where:
Webcast
05/22/2019 - 2:00pm EDT- 3:00pm EDT
Speakers:

• Jennifer Turner
• Charlene Foss

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

June 6: Forensic Linguistics

On June 6, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with computer science expert Dr. Patrick Juola, will present a free, one hour interactive webinar presentation, Forensic Linguistics, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Dr. Juola will discuss:

• Definition of “forensic linguistics”
• What it can do
• Linguistics as “pattern evidence”
• Two case studies (Binongo, Juola)
• Accuracy and admissibility
• Summary and questions.

Title:
Forensic Linguistics
When/Where:
Thursday, June 6, 2019
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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Speaker:
Dr. Patrick Juola is a professor of computer science at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Juola received his Ph.D. (computer science) in 1995 from the University of Colorado. Dr. Juola is co-founder of a test analysis firm specializing in forensic analysis of electronic documents. He has also testified in international court cases on matters of authorship and is a prolific author and researcher with more than 200 scholarly articles.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

• This webinar is approved for CLE credit in AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules

Cost:
Free.
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April 1+15+23+29: Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology

Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information. Nowhere is that more true than in the American legal system. Making sense of the water pouring from that particular fire hydrant is the focus of this course on the fundamentals of basic legal research in the age of electronic legal research.
During our session we will cover:

• Model Rules & Technology
• Competency as an Attorney
• Using Citations, Party Names & Source Selection
• Refining Your Search
• Sections of a Case
• Topic Summary Reports
• Citation Services
• Research History.

Title:
Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology
When/Where:
Webcast

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST - 4/01/2019 - 04/01/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 04/15/2019 - 04/15/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 04/23/2019 - 04/23/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 04/29/2019 - 04/29/2019
  

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

April 11+17+26: The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques

Technology has been described as “the campfire around which we tell our stories” and that is especially true in the legal profession. As technology has allowed greater amounts of information to be retained, legal documents are becoming longer and longer and can no longer be ignored. Becoming technologically savvy and staying abreast of advancements is at the very core of the competency of the legal profession. In this course, we will explore the latest technological advancements, strategies for efficiently researching and more.
Title:
The Modern Campfire: Discovering the Right Stories Using Advanced Legal Research Techniques

When/Where:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 04/11/2019 - 04/11/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 04/17/2019 - 04/17/2019
• 9:00am - 10:00am EDT - 04/26/2019 - 04/26/2019

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By:
LexisNexis
Credit:
1 Credit in most jurisdictions
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April 25: ADA Paratransit

On April 25, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with paratransit specialist Melissa Gemelli, will present a free one hour interactive webinar presentation, ADA Paratransit, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Melissa will discuss:

• Definition of ADA Paratransit
• Eligibility
• Eligibility decisions
• Appeals process
• Service criteria
• Provision of service.

Title:
ADA Paratransit
When/Where:
April 25, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Speaker:
Melissa M. Gemelli is the Director of Paratransit Services for the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA). She has 19 years of experience in providing paratransit under ADA and other Pennsylvania funded programs. She is responsible for policy development, program monitoring and outreach. Ms. Gemelli is also responsible for ensuring LANTA’s compliance with the paratransit rules and regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and various local governmental agencies. Ms. Gemelli was instrumental in designing and implementing LANTA’s in-person fundamental assessment program, which is used to independently assess individuals’ function abilities to use LANTA’s fixed route service. Melissa is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

• This webinar is approved for CLE credit in AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules

Cost:
Free.
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April 5+18+22: Data Breach: A-Z Guide for Law Firms

During this session, we will cover current data breach laws, trends in the legal industry, insight into client concerns regarding data protection, and a discussion of why data security is so important to law firms.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what constitutes a data breach
• Understand the current legal framework that regulates data breaches
• Examine what a law firm can do on behalf of its client to prepare them for a data breach
• Understand what exposure a law firm faces and what data security matters to a firm.

Title:
Data Breach: A-Z Guide for Law Firms
When/Where:
Webcast

• 10:30am - 11:30am EST - Dates 04/05/2019 - 04/05/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 04/18/2019 - 04/18/2019
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT - 04/22/2019 - 04/22/2019
• And Next Month...
• 10:30am - 11:30am EDT - 05/03/2019 - 05/03/2019

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

April 2+19+24+30: Answering the Call: Overcoming Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession

In this course, you will examine the characteristics of the legal profession that make attorneys so much more susceptible to substance abuse as well as review the wildly disproportionate disciplinary records.
Title:
Answering the Call: Overcoming Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
When/Where:
Webcast:

• 10:30am - 11:30am EST - 04/02/2019 - 04/02/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 04/19/2019 - 04/19/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 04/24/2019 - 04/24/2019
• 10:30am - 11:30am EDT - 04/30/2019 - 04/30/2019
  

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

April 8: Skeletons in the Closet - The Importance of Due Diligence

In this CLE, you will learn about the legal requirements and recent developments for due diligence. Hear about organizational strategies to strengthen due diligence efforts and mitigate financial or operational risk. Attorneys from any size organization and any practice area will benefit.



Title:
Skeletons in the Closet - The Importance of Due Diligence
When/Where:

12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

 04/08/2019

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Speaker:
Cassie Quinn
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

April 4: Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase 7

This webinar is designed for new Fastcase users. The presentations cover basic Fastcase features with a focus on case law searches and statute searches.
Title:
Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase 7
When/Where:
Thursday, April 4, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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Speakers:
Presented by:
Fastcase
Credit:
Fastcase webcasts earn credit in many states. Check with your credit-granting authority. You may have to apply on your own.

Cost:
Free. Registration required.
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