Sunday, March 29, 2020

March 31: Wrong Site (Organ) Surgery - Who Is To Blame

On March 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Stephen Cohen will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar presentation, Wrong Site (Organ) Surgery - Who Is To Blame, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Dr. Cohen will discuss
  • Medical errors
  • Negligent medical injuries
  • Case studies.
Title:
Wrong Site (Organ) Surgery - Who Is To Blame
When/Where:
March 31, 2020
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Dr. Gerald M. Goldhaber has been the nation’s leading safety warnings and communications expert for over 39 years. Dr. Goldhaber has been the subject of dozens of interviews by leading networks, newspapers, and magazines and has designed warnings for dozens of consumer and industrial products. He is also the instructor of the official digital course of warnings and safety communications for the National Association of Continuing Legal Education (NACLE). Dr. Goldhaber has testified and consulted for lawyers representing corporations or injured parties in over 1,000 lawsuits since 1978 and is currently CNN’s chief analyst for issues dealing with warnings or safety communications.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
  • This free webinar is approved for CLE credit in
  • Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules
Cost:
Free.
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March 31: In the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Comes Next For Employers?

The last few weeks have been filled with one headline after another about the coronavirus pandemic. Add to that, almost daily client alerts and legal programs, and it’s been a challenge for employers (and even their counsel) to keep up with all the developments and to think about what comes next. In this hour-long video webinar, Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Gabe Jiran, Daniel Schwartz and Keegan Drenosky will take a step back from the rush of headlines to provide some insight into how employers should be approaching the legal issues that have been arising and plan for the future.
In the program, we will cover:
  • What existing and new laws are most critical for employers to consider?
  • What are the issues that employers will need to address next in this pandemic?
  • How can employers avoid the legal issues that will inevitably arise over time and with hindsight?
  • What comes next for litigation and legal proceedings and what can employers expect?
  • What options are available to employers when it comes to staffing, including furloughs, layoffs and Connecticut’s “Shared Work” program?
Bring your questions, as we will leave time to address the issues of the day that keep arising during this fast-moving and unpredictable crisis.
Title:
In the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Comes Next For Employers?
When/Where:
March 31, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
NY+CT: 1.0 credit hours
Other States: you may be able to self-apply
Speakers:
Gabriel J. Jiran, Daniel A. Schwartz, Keegan Drenosky

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

CLE Rules Changes During Pandemic

Many Jurisdictions have temporary MCLE (or CLE) rules changes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The ABA compiles these here:
https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mcle/mcle_rules_suspensions/

Getting Through The COVID-19 Pandemic: On Demand Recordings by NJSBA

The New Jersey State Bar Association is hosting a series of on-demand webinars to help attorneys get through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Even if you are not licensed in a state granting credit for these courses, you may find them full of useful information.

Series Title: Getting Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Title: How to Use the Virtual CourtroomVideo Link: Click Here     Materials: Click Here     CLE Form: Click Here      PACLE Form: Click Here
  • Title: Good Cyber Hygiene in a Work From Home EnvironmentVideo Link: Click Here     Materials: Coming soon     CLE Form: Click Here     PACLE Form: Click Here
  • Title: What Do I Do Now? The Survival Guide for Solo and Small FirmsLink coming soon for the archived webcast.
  • Title: Practical Wellness Techniques - for the COVID-19 OutbreakLink coming soon for the archived webcast.
  • Title:  Virtual Depositions - How to Conduct Depositions From Your Home or Office in an Easy, Safe and Ethical MannerVideo Link: Click Here     Materials: Click Here      CLE Form: Click Here      PACLE Form: Click Here  
  • Title: The Basics of Working Remotely: How to Virtually Run Your Office Without Being Hacked, and What to Do When the Money Dries UpLink coming soon for the archived webcast.
  • Title: Navigating Your Solo/Small Firm Through The Coronavirus Crisis: A Roundtable Discussion With Real ResultsVideo Link: Click Here
By: 
New Jersey State Bar Association
Credit:
Check the CLE Form link for each recording. Most qualify for credit for New Jersey and New York; you may be able to apply for other jurisdictions.
Cost:
Free

Creating A Coronavirus Response Plan: A How-To Guide for Employers (On Demand CLE)

This program will cover the origins and basics of the spreading of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as the practical implications for the workplace. Specifically, the program will include a discussion of best practices for employers, how to limit risk, and how to react if or when there is an outbreak in your region. We will focus on frequently asked questions by employers across industries.
This program will benefit employers, managers, and anyone who wants a better understanding and perspective on the Coronavirus.
Learning Objectives:
  • Review the origins of COVID-19, and how it spreads
  • Discuss implications for the American workforce and how it can affect businesses
  • Identify steps employers can take to keep employees and the workplace safe, as well as best practices to limit exposure
  • Consider employee pay under various scenarios (e.g. public health emergency declared, leave of absence, illness, self-quarantine)
  • Answer frequently asked questions applicable to workforces across industries.
Title:
Creating A Coronavirus Response Plan: A How-To Guide for Employers
Cost:
Free - Register Now!
Speakers:
Attorneys Susan Gross Sholinsky and Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper of Epstein Becker Green, 
By:
Lawline
Credit:
  • Alabama 
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado - self apply
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware - self apply
  • District of Columbia - self apply
  • Florida - self apply
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho - self apply
  • Illinois
  • Indiana - self apply
  • Iowa - self apply
  • Kentucky - self apply
  • Louisiana
  • Maine - self apply
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts - self apply
  • Michigan - self apply
  • Minnesota - self apply
  • Missouri
  • Montana - self apply
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada - self apply
  • New Hampshire - self apply
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina - self apply
  • North Dakota - self apply
  • Oklahoma - self apply
  • Oregon - self apply
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina - self apply
  • South Dakota - self apply
  • Tennessee
  • U.S. Virgin Islands - self apply
  • Utah - self apply
  • Vermont
  • Washington State - self apply
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin - self apply
  • Wyoming - self apply
  • Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you might be able to self-apply.
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Friday, March 27, 2020

March 27: Strategic Options for Addressing Employee Layoffs, Furloughs, and Terminations

Employers across the country are facing uncertain times managing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on business operations, available work, and workforce expectations. Many employers have implemented and are continuing to evaluate short-term and/or long-term layoffs, temporary furloughs, or work stoppages due to COVID-19. There are lots of questions surrounding employer options as the situation continues to evolve. Join Cozen O'Connor for this webinar as they will provide both available options and answer the most commonly asked questions from our clients during this difficult time.
Title:
Strategic Options for Addressing Employee Layoffs, Furloughs, and Terminations
When/Where:
Friday, March 27, 2020
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST
Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA. All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.
Speakers:
  • Jennifer Taylor Williams
  • Jeremy J. Glenn
  • Michele Ballard Miller
  • Nandini Sane. 
By:
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.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

March 24-26: Managing COVID-19 Webinar Series: Critical Legal Issues For U.S. Businesses & Their Counsel

This three-part series will provide issue identification and in-the-moment guidance to assist businesses in effectively meeting today's myriad challenges. It is offered in conjunction with free Law360 coverage and the Lexis Practice Advisor Coronavirus Resource Kit as well as the BakerHostetler Coronavirus (COVID-19): Legal Considerations resource collection as part of our respective organizations' commitment to serving the legal community in this time of crisis. 
Title:
Managing COVID-19 Webinar Series: Critical Legal Issues For U.S. Businesses & Their Counsel
A Free Three-Part Webinar Series by LexisNexis & BakerHostetler
When:
Part 1: Managing Business Continuity Impacts to the Workforce and Workplace
Tuesday, 3/24, 1:30pm ET (45 Minutes)

Part 2: Navigating Challenges in Corporate Governance & Transactions
Wednesday, 3/25, 1:30pm ET (45 Minutes)

Part 3: A Primer for Health Care Providers, Life Sciences Companies, and Insurers
Thursday, 3/26, 1:30pm ET (45 Minutes)

Register for one or all now!

By:
Credit:
The announcement does not say, but is that really important right now!

"This three-part series will provide issue identification and in-the-moment guidance to assist businesses in effectively meeting today’s myriad challenges. It is offered in conjunction with free Law360 coverage and the Lexis Practice Advisor Coronavirus Resource Kit as well as the BakerHostetler Coronavirus (COVID-19): Legal Considerations resource collection as part of our respective organizations’ commitment to serving the legal community in this time of crisis." -- from the announcement

Thursday, March 19, 2020

March 2, 5, 10, 19+23: 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:
  1. The latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them,
  2. Current data breach laws, 
  3. How a lawyer’s professional duty may extend into new areas of technology and cyberspace, and 
  4. 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

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

March 20: New Federal Paid Sick Leave Law and What It Means for Employers

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” and it is expected to be passed in the Senate and signed by the president this week. This important law is expected to have an impact on employers, creating new entitlements to paid leave and broadening the Family and Medical Leave Act. The law will have an immediate impact on employers and include new protections for workers who miss work for reasons related to the COVID-19 outbreak. There are lots of questions surrounding this anticipated legislation and this webinar will provide a summary of the expected law and answer the most commonly asked questions from our clients during this ever-evolving situation.
Title:
New Federal Paid Sick Leave Law and What It Means for Employers
When/Where:
Friday, March 20, 2020
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT
Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA. All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.
Speakers:
By:
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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April 2: Addressing Recently-Enacted New York Laws and Upcoming Initiatives to Watch

Join Michael Schmidt and Jennifer Queliz as they host a new quarterly webinar series about significant new and developing employment law issues. In this first webinar for 2020, Mike and Jen will discuss new New York legislation that has become effective and proposed legislation to watch in 2020. This webinar will also provide best practices for employers to consider.
Title:
When/Where:
Thursday, April 2, 2020
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA. All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.
Speakers:
By:
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.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

April 2: Leases and Loans Feeling the COVID-19 Pain

With Shelter-in-Place directives causing non-essential businesses to close, this webinar addresses how borrowers, tenants, landlords, and lenders should handle their lease and loan obligations.
Title:
Leases and Loans Feeling the COVID-19 Pain
Webinar Date and Time:
Thursday, April 2, 2020
1 PM ET
Register Now!
Speaker:
Phillip Wang practices in the areas of commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and real estate, in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices of Rimon. Mr. Wang’s commercial litigation practice focuses on representing companies and individuals in complex business disputes including prosecuting and defending litigation of commercial contract, intellectual property, real estate and related matters in federal and state courts. Read more.
By:
Rimon's Complimentary Annual CLE Webinar Series.
CLE credits:
These programs are approved by the CA State Bar for 1 hour of CLE credit for each course. Certification is pending in NY, but NY bar members are also eligible for 1 CLE credit per course through NY's Approved Jurisdiction Policy.
Most other states also recognize CA accredited courses.
For credit elsewhere, please check your credit-granting authority.

April 17: Litigating through the Coronavirus

How do we litigate in a pandemic? Courts are closed or operating under restrictions. We can’t visit them to argue, try cases, or attend conferences. Restrictions extend beyond the courthouse. We can’t visit clients. We can’t meet in conference rooms or at the offices of court reporters or mediators. For many of us, we can’t even leave the house. Yet clients still need lawyers. Old disputes continue, new ones pop up, and clients are looking for progress and resolutions.
This webinar addresses the multiple routes available to continue to litigate through the coronavirus. One common theme is to embrace the new technology. But successfully litigating through a pandemic requires other skills with which we as lawyers are very familiar, including practicality, preparation, patience and cooperation.
We will hear from litigators with experience conducting several key aspects of litigations in a fully remote environment — meaning that, in many cases, each participant is in a different location. This includes depositions, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, arguments, and conferences. We will also hear from litigators who have tackled filings for existing and new cases while weaving through court restrictions that can be both significant and unclear, including the complexities of filings that involve multiple courts operating under different restrictions. The presentation will address additional topics, as the landscape for litigating through the coronavirus changes almost every day.
Title:
Litigating through the Coronavirus
When/Where:
April 17, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA.
All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.
Speakers:
Amy B. Alderfer, Member
Michael B. de Leeuw, Vice Chair, Business Litigation
Devin A. Donohue, Member
Jesse Ryan Loffler, Member
John J. Sullivan, Member
By:
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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March 6, 11, 17, 25+26: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts



“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.” -- Steve Ballmer

This free Continuing Legal Education course is about 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 keeping abreast of the benefits and risks of relevant technology. In this course you all will learn of advanced online legal research methods to harness your potential as a researcher and to maintain that competency.
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

Sunday, March 15, 2020

March 31: Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy

This free Continuing Legal Education course focuses on accuracy and efficiency in the review and preparation of briefs and motions.
In particular, it stresses an attorney’s duty of competence, which includes an obligation to accurately cite and quote legal authorities in the briefs presented to the courts, as well as the duty to cite only valid legal authorities and to disclose adverse authorities.
It addresses the duty lawyers owe to their clients to work as efficiently as possible in the preparation of briefs and motions, which includes a concomitant obligation to leverage available technologies to assist in performing these tasks.
Finally, the course illuminates the legal technologies currently available to assist lawyers with reviewing and preparing briefs accurately and efficiently.

Title:
Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy
When/Where:
March 31, 2020
3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Jacquelyn Lecorte
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin. Other states may be added later. You may be able to self-apply in some other jurisdictions.
By:
LexisNexis
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April 15: Health Law and the Coronavirus: What Attorneys at the Front Line of the Pandemic Need to Know

The novel coronavirus presents unprecedented challenges for health care companies. Hospitals and other health care providers are facing a vast array of challenges, from shortages of beds, respirators, and protective gear to uncertainty around reimbursement for testing and treatment to a rise in the use of telemedicine. These challenges are being met by organizations that already faced complex regulatory regimes, changing payment systems, hurdles in adopting new technologies, and myriad compliance risks.
In response to the pandemic, state and federal regulators have temporarily waived various rules, such as those governing privacy, licensing, and provider location. They have also adjusted coverage and payment requirements to make telehealth more accessible and alleviate some of the financial uncertainty providers face during the crisis. This webinar is designed to help attorneys representing health care providers understand how to adjust their existing policies and practices under these new waivers. It will also provide best practices for staying compliant and meeting new challenges introduced by the pandemic.
Educational Objectives
  • Latest federal and state coronavirus responses affecting health care providers.
  • HHS’ Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and best practices to ensure compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule during the pandemic.
  • Key considerations for providers as state and federal regulators make telehealth more accessible to patients.
  • How 1135 waivers are being used to give providers more flexibility as they respond to Covid-19, including the currently existing 1135 waivers and considerations in deciding whether to request an individual waiver. 
  • Details about the CARES Act’s $100 billion fund for diagnosing, testing, and caring for coronavirus patients, including how to request funds and what qualifies.
Title:
Health Law and the Coronavirus: What Attorneys at the Front Line of the Pandemic Need to Know
Webinar Date/Time:
April 15, 2020
1:00 PM EDT •12:00 PM CDT •11:00 AM MDT •10:00 AM PDT
Register Now!
Cost:
Free
Credit:
The sponsor's announcement says this earns 1 CLE credit, but does not list jurisdiction. It is possible you may have to self-apply
1.0 General COA, 1.0 CLE
Speakers:
  • Amy Lerman a Member of Epstein Becker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice, in the Washington, DC, office of Epstein Becker Green. She focuses her practice on a variety of regulatory and transactional health care matters, including telehealth and telemedicine, government investigations, corporate compliance, durable medical equipment, and Medicare program integrity auditing and monitoring. Amy represents a variety of health care providers and organizations, as well as investors and other financial institutions that invest in or support the health care industry. She holds a J.D. from University of Maryland School of Law, a M.P.H. from Columbia University, and a B.A. from University of Pennsylvania.
  • Valerie Breslin Montague is a Partner in the Chicago office of Nixon Peabody. She represents a variety of health care providers, digital health companies, senior living facilities, nonprofit trade associations, life sciences companies and vendors of health care providers. Valerie focuses on HIPAA and other health information privacy and security issues, regulatory compliance issues facing health care companies, and non-profit and tax exemption issues in all industries. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). She received a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from Marquette University.
  • Danielle M. Sloane is a Member in the Nashville office of Bass, Berry & Sims. She works with clients ranging from hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to medical device companies and laboratories. Danielle’s practice includes advising clients on negotiating, structuring, and analyzing transactions involving health care providers; offering guidance on operational and compliance issues, including fraud and abuse, self-disclosure, licensure, Medicare/Medicaid certification, and other regulatory matters; handling Medicare contractor audits and appeals; and assisting clients during internal investigations and governmental inquiries. She received a J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law and a B.A from University of Virginia.
  • Betsy Mountenay is a Customer Experience Manager for Bloomberg Law. For nearly a decade, she has worked on Bloomberg Law's health care products, managing health law portfolios and manuals and developing specialized tools to aid health attorneys in their research. She has focused on a variety of legal issues affecting the health care industry, including fraud and abuse issues involving the False Claims Act, anti-kickback statute, Stark Law, HIPAA and GDPR privacy and cybersecurity requirements, and health care business and transactional matters. Barred in the state of Maryland, Betsy holds a J.D. from George Mason School of Law and a B.A. from Dickinson College.
By: Bloomberg Law
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April 15: Trust Me, I'm a Lawyer: Handling Trust Accounts & Law Firm Finances

Violating trust account rules can subject a lawyer to disbarment, civil damages, and even criminal charges. Protect yourself against a potential trust account violation by increasing your understanding of trust account compliance and the ethical implications of your conduct. This course will cover the five biggest trust account misunderstandings and your duty to preserve and safeguard client funds and property. We’ll go over what are qualified and non-qualified funds, what does and doesn’t belong in a trust account, and the difference between commingling and safekeeping. We will discuss actual situations and reported cases where disputes have arisen, and strategies to resolve those conflicting claims. This course will also discuss best practices for maintaining financial control of your legal practice.
Title:
Trust Me, I'm a Lawyer: Handling Trust Accounts & Law Firm Finances
When/Where:
April 15, 2020
3pm Central Time
Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude E. Ducloux is an Attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado and California who speaks regularly on Legal Ethics, Law Office Management, and Trial-Related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE, and has been invited to speak in more than 250 programs in since Jan 1, 2009, and serving as course director of numerous institutes and advanced courses. Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major Bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation.
Credit:
1 or 1.2 Cle credits in most states. See Details.


Saturday, March 14, 2020

April 14: The Emerging Patent Landscape Related To Blockchain And Smart Home Technology

An intellectual property (IP) protection strategy is critical to the success of an emerging technology company. The Open Source and decentralized nature of blockchain implementations does not insulate innovators from risk of patent assertions. In this free Continuing Legal Education webinar, Marc Kaufman will outline the patent landscape related to blockchain and smart home technology and discuss how patents can foster innovation in these technologies.
Title:
The Emerging Patent Landscape Related To Blockchain And Smart Home Technology
Webinar Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
1 PM ET
Register Now!
Speaker:
Marc Kaufman concentrates his practice in the area of patent strategy, in particular, advising clients in protecting, managing and leveraging their intellectual property assets. He has also represented clients in defending against patent assertions in district courts and through post-grant administrative proceedings in the U.S. Patent Office. Mr. Kaufman has created structured procedures to secure and enforce intellectual property rights in a market-focused manner. Marc’s practice focuses on computer software including the areas of Fintech, database technology, content distribution, and computer security. Over the last several years, Marc has actively monitored and analyzed the emerging patent landscape related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Marc is a co-founder of the Blockchain IP Council.
By:
Rimon's Complimentary Annual CLE Webinar Series.
CLE credits:
These programs are approved by the CA State Bar for 1 hour of CLE credit for each course. Certification is pending in NY, but NY bar members are also eligible for 1 CLE credit per course through NY's Approved Jurisdiction Policy.
Most other states also recognize CA accredited courses.
For credit elsewhere, please check your credit-granting authority.

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April 14: What’s in the Trump Trade Agreements regarding Intellectual Property?

On January 15, 2020, President Trump signed the “Phase 1” bilateral economic and trade agreement with China. Two weeks later, on January 29, 2020, he signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) into law as a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). Both agreements include key provisions that establish requirements for IP protection in the signatory countries. This presentation will not only run through what the agreements include regarding IP protection, but also how it has changed from previous agreements. Topics will include:
  • What will China have to do to comply with the terms of the trade agreement, and how will it affect US businesses?
  • What are the new IP provisions of the USMCA, and how do they differ from NAFTA?
  • How do these provisions differ from those proposed in the TPP?
Title:
What’s in the Trump Trade Agreements regarding Intellectual Property?
Live MBHB Webinar
When/Where:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
11:00 am EDT, 10:00 am CDT, 9:00 am MDT, 8:00 am PDT
Live MBHB Webinar
Speaker:
MBHB attorneys Joshua R. Rich
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).
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:
www.mbhb.com/events/

April 14: The Emerging Patent Landscape related to Blockchain and Smart Home Technologies

An intellectual property (IP) protection strategy is critical to the success of an emerging technology company. The Open Source and decentralized nature of blockchain implementations does not insulate innovators from risk of patent assertions. Marc Kaufman will outline the patent landscape related to blockchain and smart home technology and discuss how patents can foster innovation in these technologies.
Title:
The Emerging Patent Landscape related to Blockchain and Smart Home Technologies
Live MBHB Webinar
When/Where:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
1 PM ET
Live MBHB Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Marc Kaufman concentrates his practice in the area of patent strategy, in particular, advising clients in protecting, managing and leveraging their intellectual property assets. He has also represented clients in defending against patent assertions in district courts and through post-grant administrative proceedings in the U.S. Patent Office. Mr. Kaufman has created structured procedures to secure and enforce intellectual property rights in a market-focused manner. Marc’s practice focuses on computer software including the areas of Fintech, database technology, content distribution, and computer security. Over the last several years, Marc has actively monitored and analyzed the emerging patent landscape related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Marc is a co-founder of the Blockchain IP Council. Read more.
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).
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:
www.mbhb.com/events/

Friday, March 13, 2020

April 13: How Did They Get Away with That? License Plates, Free Speech and the First Amendment

Join Jonathan Grad as he explores aspects of free speech (First Amendment and Charter Rights) through the lens of license plate litigation. He will discuss several US and Canadian cases as he answers the question of how (or if) they got away with that.
Title:
How Did They Get Away with That? License Plates, Free Speech and the First Amendment
When/Where: Monday, April 13, 2020
12 p.m. – 1 p.m., CDT
Webinar, Register Now. Enrollment limited to the first 25 registrants.
Credit:
  • MN: 1 unit of CLE approved
  • WI: 1 unit of CLE applied for
  • Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules.
Speaker:
Jonathan Grad, JD, PhD, Member, Extra Mile Law, PLLC, has practiced law since 1995 and is licensed to practice in MN, WI and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Jonathan has spent countless hours exploring the limits of the First Amendment. Also, over the years, he has been fascinated by license plates, perhaps as a result of summer road trips from his youth.
By:
Extra Mile Law, PLLC, a MN-based boutique intellectual property law firm.

May 13: Preparing Demonstrative Evidence: Persuasion, Use of Technology and Ethical Boundaries

You have a great case, but the judge or jury needs to understand some complex facts to make the correct decision. How do you do this? Demonstrative Evidence.
This free Continuing Legal Education webinar will discuss affordable techniques and technologies to help your judge or jury absorb enough information quickly. We’ll start out discussing trial themes and how your presentation should match that theme. We will discuss the differences between demonstrative evidence and demonstrative aids, and remind you of learning styles that might influence how you present your case. We’ll review the law and the ethical boundaries of demonstrations and simulations, and what you should do for greatest effect.
Title:
Preparing Demonstrative Evidence: Persuasion, Use of Technology and Ethical Boundaries
When/Where:
May 13, 2020
3 pm - 4pm CDT
Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speaker:
Claude E. Ducloux is an Attorney licensed in Texas, Colorado and California who speaks regularly on Legal Ethics, Law Office Management, and Trial-Related topics. In 2011, he won the highest statewide award from the State Bar of Texas for lifetime contribution to CLE, and has been invited to speak in more than 250 programs in since Jan 1, 2009, and serving as course director of numerous institutes and advanced courses. Mr. Ducloux has a long legacy of bar service, including being President of the Austin Bar Association, and serving as Chair of almost every major Bar-related entity, as well as the Texas Bar Foundation.
Credit:
1 Credit In Most States: See List

Thursday, March 12, 2020

March 13: Planning for and Addressing a Potential #Coronavirus Outbreak in the Workplace

Employers across the country are bracing for the possibility that a pandemic will impact their employees and business operations. This webinar will provide practical legal guidance on what every company should be doing now and what plans should be in place to deal with various contingency situations.
Cozen O'Connor attorneys from the Labor and Employment team, along with OSHA, Benefits, and other areas will answer common questions on:
  • How to deal with ADA and HIPAA privacy concerns, 
  • Application of sick pay and FMLA policies, 
  • Wage and hour implications of employees working from home, 
  • Employee refusals to work or travel, 
  • Best practices for dealing with temporary layoffs associated with supply chain disruption.
We will also discuss the nuts and bolts of preparing a pandemic plan and the best practices that employers should include in such plans.
Title:
Planning for and Addressing a Potential Coronavirus Outbreak in the Workplace
When/Where:
Friday, March 13, 2020
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
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Credit:
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA. All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.
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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.