4freeCLE: free continuing legal education: February 2020

Thursday, February 27, 2020

February 5, 10, 21+28: Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research

“The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” -- Bill Gates

The amount of information available and the many different platforms to obtain it has grown over the last 25 years, impacting the way attorneys practice law. It also brings forth more issues and new laws that your clients may face. The many ways technology can aid attorneys in locating the best and most on point statutes, caselaw, secondary materials and all relevant materials can be overwhelming. As the comments to the model rules of professional conduct state, to maintain c

ompetency a lawyer should keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.
The goal of this free online continuing legal education program is to assist attorneys in navigating online legal research so they are more confident and competent when researching subjects important to their work.
Title:
Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research
When/Where:

Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Throughout 2020: Ethics and Legal Research on Fastcase

This free continuing legal education webinar on ethics is provided by a well-known sponsor and may be eligible for CLE credit in your jurisdiction, but the host does not say. Please check with your credit-granting authority.

Title:

Ethics and Legal Research on Fastcase

When/Where:
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinars - Register Now!

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.

Monday, February 24, 2020

April 29: Discrimination and Harassment: New Decade, New Frontiers, New Protections – Are You Ready?

The spotlight on conduct in the workplace is shaping public opinion, which in turn, is influencing the best practices employers follow, as well as the policies they implement.
Partially in response to these changes, but also independently paralleling them, a host of legal developments have occurred in the past few years that amount to a sea-change in the legal landscape surrounding discrimination and harassment. These changes are all noteworthy, and in some cases, momentous.
Recent developments include: an expansion of the definition of gender itself; new detailed requirements for harassment policies; the establishment of mandatory topics that must be covered in trainings; the adoption of more restrictive pay equity laws, including laws that prohibit an employer from inquiring about a candidate’s current compensation, and more. Join Cozen O’Connor for a discussion of these legal developments and the best practices employers must follow to reduce the legal risks these new laws present.

Title:

Discrimination and Harassment: New Decade, New Frontiers, New Protections – Are You Ready?

When/Where:

April 29, 2020

10:00 am PST - 11:00 am PST

Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA. All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

Michele Miller, Chair, West Coast Labor & Employment, Cozen O'Connor
Walter M. Stella, Member, Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.
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Sunday, February 23, 2020

March 24: Employee Mobility and Trade Secrets: What to Know When Workers Come and Go

Unemployment is low, demand for skilled workers is high and employees have more job mobility than ever before. The opportunity to recruit new talent and leadership can be a boon for businesses but increasing mobility also carries risks.
Your trade secrets and confidential information may be vulnerable, and if you’re not careful, new hires may join with a competitor’s sensitive information in hand. Do you know what it takes to protect your company when hiring and when employees depart?
Join Cozen O’Connor for a look at recent developments in the landscape of employee mobility and trade secrets, including a discussion of restrictive covenants, administrative agency requirements around confidentiality provisions, social media concerns, and more. We will also provide practical steps businesses should consider to protect their valuable assets and to avoid liability with competitors.
Title:
Employee Mobility and Trade Secrets: What to Know When Workers Come and Go

When/Where:

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA. All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

Michele Miller, Chair, West Coast Labor & Employment, Cozen O'Connor
Walter M. Stella, Member, Cozen O'Connor

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Friday, February 21, 2020

February 7, 12, 18, 26+27: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts

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.”

The goal of this free Continuing Legal Education course is harnessing your potential as an attorney to learn things about online legal research you didn’t think you could learn before. This is 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.
Title:
Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts
When/Where:
Webcast - Register Now!

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

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

February 20: Ethics 2020 – The Future is Now

Open a new decade with a look at where the legal profession is heading. As the Rules of Professional Responsibility evolve along with technology innovations, lawyers must remain competent as to how these Rules impact their practice of law. This two-hour webinar will examine issues of which the lawyers of today and tomorrow must be aware. From non-lawyer referral services to jury research to social media consequences, this distinguished panel will discuss cutting-edge problems through hypotheticals. Some recent and proposed Rule changes that impact all lawyers across the state will be examined. Other topics include:

Ethical Considerations in Boosting Your Client Reviews, i.e. Can I Solicit Positive Reviews?
Can You (and Should You) Investigate Jurors Prior to Jury Selection or During Trial?
The Right Way to Start a Law Blog? What ethical pitfalls should I watch out for?
Post-Trial Communications with Jurors--Do's and Don'ts
Does Email Tracking Violate the Rules of Professional Conduct?
Is Jury Research on Social Media an Ethics Risk or a Competency Requirement?
Can Lawyers and Judges Be Social Media Friends? How has this evolved?
How to Respond to Negative Online Attorney Reviews Keeping Ethics and Marketing In Mind
Limited Scope Appearances in Illinois State Courts.

Title:
Ethics 2020 – The Future is Now
When/Where:

Thursday, February 20, 2020

2:30 to 4:30 pm CST

A FREE Clifford Law Offices CLE Webcast - Register Now!

Speakers:

Moderated by: Robert A. Clifford Founder and Senior Partner, Clifford Law Offices, Moderator
Wendy Muchman, Northwestern University School of Law Faculty, former Chief of Litigation and Professional Education, ARDC
Mark C. Palmer, Chief Counsel, Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
Honorable Clare J. Quish, Circuit Court of Cook County, First Municipal District.

By:
Clifford Law Offices
Credit:

Illinois: This program is approved for two (2.0) hours of professional responsibility credit by the Illinois Commission on Professionalism.
Other Jurisdictions: You may check with your credit-granting authority to see how to apply for credits.

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February 19: The Prevalence of Substance Use Disorder in the Legal Profession: Recognizing Signs and Ethical Duties

Studies have shown that more lawyers suffer from substance abuse than is typical in the general population. While many attorneys want to help change that reality, it’s often hard to know where to start. Would you know how to identify substance abuse among your peers? Would you know how to help? Join this 60-minute webinar to learn facts about substance abuse and how to help those who struggle with it.

Title:
The Prevalence of Substance Use Disorder in the Legal Profession: Recognizing Signs and Ethical Duties
When/Where:
Feb 19, 2020
12:00 PM-1:00 Central Time, 1:00 PM-2:00 Eastern Time and 10:00 AM-11:00 Pacific Time
Webinar - Register Now
Speakers:

Chris Ritter, Attorney with the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program
Eric Wood, MA, LCAC, Clinical Case Manager with the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.

CLE Credit:

1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA
1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ
NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy
1 CLE (ethics) in PA
Other: CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states.

By:
Attorney Protective

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

February 18: Patent Eligibility and Section 101 Update

Patent eligibility continues to be an active topic in the courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and now Congress. This webinar will provide an update on all fronts, and synthesize disparate threads into a cohesive set of best practices for handling 101 issues in patent prosecution in particular. The focus will be on software, business methods, and other technologies that related to the “abstract idea” exception, though the issues and recommendations do cross over into the life sciences fields as well.
Topics will include:

Introduction and background
Current 101 framework
Case law update (the good, the bad, and the even worse)
The Patent Office’s updated guidance – analysis and applications
Congressional (in)action
Best practices in light of the above.

Title:
Patent Eligibility and Section 101 Update
Live MBHB Webinar
When/Where:
February 18, 2020
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Live MBHB Webinar
Speakers:
Michael S. Borella, Ph.D.
Cost:
While there is no fee to participate, all attendees must register in advance and, in order to receive MCLE credit, must participate online and individually.
Credit:
MCLE credit is pending for the states of California, Illinois, New Jersey,* New York,* North Carolina and Virginia (*via reciprocity).
You may be able to claim credit in some other states by self-application.
By:
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP is committed to educating clients and friends of the firm with respect to significant developments and trends in the areas of intellectual property law.

Register online here

Saturday, February 15, 2020

March 4, 9, 20+27: Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research

“The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” -- Bill Gates

The many ways technology can aid attorneys in locating the best and most on point statutes, caselaw, secondary materials and all relevant materials can be overwhelming. As the comments to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct state, to maintain c

ompetency a lawyer should keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.
The goal of this free online continuing legal education program is to assist attorneys in navigating online legal research so they are more confident and competent when researching subjects important to their work.
Title:
Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research
When/Where:

Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

More Information and Registration

March 3, 12, 13, 18+24: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

Twenty three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers often do not want their employees using it at work.
This free Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program provides 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.

Understanding the history of marijuana use
Understanding the current legal framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility
Examining the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage
Understanding current medical research and what may lie ahead
Exploring the Complications of Determining Impairment
Developing best practices for employers in this ever-changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
When/Where:

Webcast - Register Now!
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

February 4, 13, 19+25: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

Twenty three 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.
This free Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program provides 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.

Understanding the history of marijuana use
Understanding the current legal framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility
Examining the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage
Understanding current medical research and what may lie ahead
Exploring the Complications of Determining Impairment
Developing best practices for employers in this ever changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
When/Where:

Webcast - Register Now!
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

February 3, 6, 11+20: Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms

With data security incidents and data breaches happening daily, it’s important for the legal world to turn its judges, attorneys, support staff, and interns towards one reality—it’s NOT IF a breach or incident will occur—it’s WHEN. These incidents are forcing courts and lawmakers to address, define, and handle these new challenges—often presenting a “case of first impression.” However, as technology continues to advance and evolve, so do our professional legal requirements with respect to upholding our duties in advising and zealously advocating for our clients, while also tackling the burden of data security itself.
This free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session covers:

The latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them,
Current data breach laws,
How a lawyer’s professional duty may extend into new areas of technology and cyberspace, and
How to prepare a data incident response plan. "

Title:
Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms
When/Where:

Webcast - Sign Up Now!
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

Sunday, February 9, 2020

April 9: Data Analytics: Fastcase and Docket Alarm

Earn free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit (if allowed in your state) while learning about data analytics supported by Fastcase's Docket Alarm feature.

Title:
Data Analytics: Fastcase and Docket Alarm
When/Where:
Webcast - Register Now!

4/9/2020 - 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern
Presentations of this program in future months:

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.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

February 6: 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Legal Preparedness and Public Health Response Efforts

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses whose effects range from causing the common cold to more serious impacts, including pneumonia and death in some cases. The recent Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak emanating from Wuhan, China is spreading rapidly. Thousands of new cases are confirmed in China and over a dozen countries, with 5 cases identified in the U.S.

This webinar will provide you with legal, policy and practical guidance related to international and domestic public health responses to 2019 n-CoV including:

a briefing on current epidemiological developments;
rapid assessment of international legal responses through the World Health Organization, China, and select foreign governments;
latest development of U.S. legal preparedness/response at the federal, state, and local levels; and
identification of actual or potential legal issues to arise, as well as related resources.

Title:
2019 Novel Coronavirus: Legal Preparedness and Public Health Response Efforts
When/Where:
Thursday, February 6, 2020
12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:

James G. Hodge, Jr. Director, Network for Public Health Law—Western Region
OfficeModerator: Kayleen Klarich, Marketing and Membership Manager, Network for Public Health Law—National Office

By:
Network for Public Health Law
Credit:
You may qualify for CLE credit. ASLME – American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics - is an approved provider of continuing legal education credits in several states ASLME will also apply for CLE credits in other states upon request.
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Sunday, February 2, 2020

February 4: Ethical Duties & Electronically Stored Information

On February 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with digital forensic expert Thomas Plunkett will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar presentation, Ethical Duties & Electronically Stored Information, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Tom will discuss:

Overview of formal opinion 2015-193
Timeline of a case
Example cases (for reference)

Title:
Ethical Duties & Electronically Stored Information
When/Where:
February 4, 2020
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Thomas Plunkett has over 20 years of experience specializing in forensic investigations involving network intrusions, hacking, malware and network inside threats. Mr. Plunkett has provided expert consulting in both civil and criminal cases and has lead incident response teams to address major breaches at large private and public organizations. Tom has also lead digital forensics investigations involving deleted data from mobile devices, suspected hacking and network intrusions. Clients have included law firms, state, local, the federal government, high-tech firms and many more. Tom writes and presents MCLE training presentations covering forensics and electronically stored information.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

This webinar is approved for CLE credit in AL, AR, CA, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, 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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Saturday, February 1, 2020

February 6: Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Horrible Complications

On February 6, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Vicki Mahan, will present a free, two-hour, interactive webinar presentation, Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Horrible Complications, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Dr. Mahan will discuss:

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database
Complications reported to the Adult Cardiac Surgery Database
Complications reported to the General Thoracic Surgery Database
Complications reported to the Congenital Heart Surgery Database
INTERMACS adverse events

Title:
Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Horrible Complications
When/Where:
February 6, 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:

Dr. Vicki Mahan is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. She is the assistant professor of surgery and chief of pediatric cardiovascular surgery as well as the co-director of the hospital heart center. Her expertise includes valve repair and aortic surgery, brain protection during hypothermic circulatory arrest, neonatal myocardial protection, fetal pacemakers and cardiac transplant.

By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

This webinar is approved for CLE credit in AL, AR, CA, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, 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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March 12: Data Analytics: Fastcase and Docket Alarm

Earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit (if allowed in your state) for free, while learning about data analytics supported by Fastcase's Docket Alarm feature.

Title:
Data Analytics: Fastcase and Docket Alarm
When/Where:
Webcast - Register Now!

3/12/2020 - 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern
Presentations of this program in future months: