September 22 + 30: 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 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. The growth in the amount of information available and the many different platforms on which to obtain it impacts 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 competency a lawyer should keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology
Title:
Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research
Webinar Dates and Times:

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 9/22/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 9/30/2021
• And Next Month...
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm Eastern - 10/19/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 10/28/2021

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis.

On Demand: FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program

This Briefing will cover two policy updates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): 1) the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program and 2) recent updates to the FEMA Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
In April 2021, FEMA announced financial assistance would be made available for COVID-19 funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. This funding is available under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. In June 2021, the agency announced it would provide flexibility for documentation requirements. FEMA also recently updated the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide, which outlines FEMA’s assistance programs after a disaster declaration.
Faculty members will present on:

• The basics of the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program and how applicants can appeal FEMA’s decision letter (25 minutes)
• FEMA’s recent amendment to the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program (10 minutes)
• Best practices for attorneys representing individuals seeking assistance through the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program (5 minutes)
• What attorneys need to know from FEMA’s recent updates to the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (15 minutes)
• Resources available to individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (5 minutes)

This program is open to attorneys and other advocates working on natural disaster response and recovery, as well as anyone interested in learning more about FEMA’s new COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program.
Title:
FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program
Webinar Date+Time:

Available On Demand - Register Now! 

Speakers:

• Amanda Bosley, Lone Star Legal Aid
• Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz, Pro Bono Net
• Brittanny Perrigue Gomez, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Program Attorney
• Amy Taub, Practising Law Institute.

By:
Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Credit:
CLE Credit in most jurisdictions.
Cost:
PLI is providing free access to this on-demand program.

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September 28: The Role of Managed Care in Today’s Healthcare System

This lecture will discuss the impact of Medicaid Managed Care in the U.S. healthcare system—with a specific emphasis on Ohio.
Details within such topic will include:
1. Managed Care and the role MCO’s play in the healthcare system
2. Characteristics of Managed Care Plans and Access to Care, Enrollment and Spending
3. Managed Care Payment
4. Managed Care Program Integrity
5. Managed Care’s Effect on Outcomes/Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Complex Populations
6. What is to come moving forward.
Title:
The Role of Managed Care in Today’s Healthcare System
Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Vincent P. Daniele, Office of the General Counsel, CareSource
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hour of CLE credit has been approved
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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September 23: New Vaccine Mandates from the Biden Administration

President Biden has announced an imminent Emergency Temporary Standard from OSHA that will require all employers with more than 100 employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing. Similar rules have been announced for federal contractors and health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding.
This webinar will cover the latest information on these requirements, including:

• Latest details on the OSHA standard and timeline for employer compliance
• Questions and answers on weekly testing option, including potential legal claims for reimbursement of test expense and testing time
• Update on anticipated legal challenges to Biden administration vaccine mandates.

Title:
New Vaccine Mandates from the Biden Administration

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, September 23, 2021
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. MN CLE has been applied for approval. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• David L. Barron
• James J. Sullivan, Jr.

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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October 21: First State Update: 2021 Case Law Developments and Updates to Delaware’s LLC Act

The Delaware limited liability company (LLC) continues to be one of the most popular business entities globally, in no small part due to the contractual freedom and flexibility afforded under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
Join us as we take a detailed look at the 2021 amendments to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act and review recent case law developments in this complimentary CSC webinar. Inform and advise your clients looking to make the most of Delaware’s LLC statute with the most up-to-date information in your repertoire.
Attendees can expect a review of the 2021 amendments to the Act, including changes concerning ratification of void or voidable acts or transactions, members’ rights to information, delegation of rights, powers or duties by a conflicted member or manager, and statutory public benefit limited liability companies—providing an understanding of the changes to this important statute, and how they will impact clients. This webinar also includes a discussion of recent case law developments since the last update to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
Title:
First State Update: 2021 Case Law Developments and Updates to Delaware’s LLC Act
Webinar Date And Time:
October 21, 2021

11 a.m. ET

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Speakers:

• Matthew J. O'Toole, Partner, Potter Anderson Corroon, LLP concentrates his practice on corporate and commercial transactions, particularly the structure and use of Delaware business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships (general and limited) and statutory trusts. His practice frequently involves providing third-party legal opinions concerning Delaware’s General Corporation Law, Delaware’s alternative entity statutes, the Delaware UCC and other applicable law. Matt is co-author of Symonds & O'Toole on Delaware Limited Liability Companies, published by CSC/LexisNexis. His articles on amendments to Delaware’s corporate and alternative entity statutes and the Delaware UCC are published regularly in CSC’s Delaware Laws Governing Business Entities.
• Christopher N. Kelly, Partner, Potter Anderson Corroon, LLP focuses his practice on complex litigation and counseling matters involving Delaware corporations and alternative entities. His experience includes stockholder class and derivative actions, takeover disputes, limited partnership and limited liability company litigation, internal corporate investigations, buyer/seller disputes, federal securities lawsuits, and statutory proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law and alternative entity acts, such as dissolution actions, stock appraisals, indemnification and advancement actions, contested director elections, and demands to inspect books and records. He has written numerous articles Delaware corporate and alternative entity law topics.
• Michael P. Maxwell, Partner, Potter Anderson Corroon, LLP advises clients on matters of Delaware corporate and business law in transactions involving Delaware alternative entities and corporations, including investment and private equity fund transactions, fund formations, joint ventures, cross border transactions, mergers, acquisitions, asset sales and purchases, dissolutions and restructurings. Mike currently serves as a member of the bar association drafting committee responsible for the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and the Delaware Revised Partnership Act. Mike assists with annual edits to Symonds & O'Toole on Delaware Limited Liability Companies, published by CSC/LexisNexis and co-authors articles on amendments to Delaware’s corporate and alternative entity statutes and the Delaware UCC, which are published regularly in CSC’s Delaware Laws Governing Business Entities.
  

Credit:
CLE is approved or in the process of approval for 60 minutes of CLE credit in most states that allow online credits.
By:
Presented by LexisNexis®, CSC® and Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP

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September 22: Clear and Present Danger! Protecting Your Firm From Malpractice Exposure

Even the best attorneys can make mistakes. However, it can be unsettling when your work product or reputation is called into question. Over the years, legal malpractice claims have significantly evolved and the risks to firms has increased correspondingly. Lawyers who are cognizant of the current dangers and understand the prevailing risks are in a better position to avoid them. 

Matthew Marrone, Esq., Partner of Goldberg Segalla LLP, and Seth Laver, Esq., Partner of Goldberg Segalla LLP and Chair of the Professional Liability Committee of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), will lead this discussion regarding protecting your firm from malpractice exposure.
Title:
Clear and Present Danger! Protecting Your Firm From Malpractice Exposure
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
12:00 PM CDT (10:00 AM PDT)
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:
Matthew Marrone
Seth Laver
CLE Credit:
Typically, Attorney Protective webinars are eligible for ethics credits in most jurisdictions; please consult your state's website.
By:
Attorney Protective

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October 19+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 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. The growth in the amount of information available and the many different platforms on which to obtain it impacts 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 competency a lawyer should keep abreast of the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology
Title:
Navigating the New Town Square: Cultivating Competency in Basic Online Legal Research
Webinar Dates and Times:

• 4:30pm - 5:30pm Eastern - 10/19/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 10/28/2021
• And Next Month...
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 11/2/2021
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm Eastern -11/23/2021

Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis.

October 18: ESG Reporting for Publicly Traded Companies: A Conversation with John Thomas

Join us to learn more about ESG reporting for publicly traded companies with John Thomas, president and CEO, Physicians Realty Trust.
Title:
ESG Reporting for Publicly Traded Companies: A Conversation with John Thomas
Date/Time/Venue:
Monday, October 18, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

In-Person Location:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Also Available Via Distance Learning

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By:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Speaker:

John Thomas was the executive vice president of the medical facilities group for Welltower Incorporated from January 2009 to July 2012. Prior to Welltower, he served as president, chief development officer and business council of Cirrus Health from August 2005 to December 2008, where he led efforts to acquire and manage four hospitals and an endoscopy center, as well as efforts to develop other outpatient care facilities. From October 2000 to July 2005, he served as senior vice president and general counsel for Baylor Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. John has been recognized for his team’s advocacy work on Texas H.B. 3 and Proposition 12, the 2003 Texas legislative and constitutional amendment efforts to reform to Texas’ medical malpractice laws.

Credits:

1 Substantive Credit (subject to approval) in Pennsylvania

You may be able to self-apply in other states; check with your credit-granting authority.

By:

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law and Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program.

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September 1, 7, 17+22: The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising

The internet has transformed the way we interact with friends, colleagues, and potential clients, and our everyday use of social media platforms can have surprising ethical implications in the advertising realm.
This free CLE webinar examines the ethical advertising implications of using popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Avvo and Google. It's a fast-paced look at conscious (and unconscious) attorney advertising in the digital age!
Title:
The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 9:00am - 10:00am Eastern - 9/1/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 9/7/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 9/17/2021
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 9/22/2021

Speaker:
Jordan Rader.
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania; many other states may allow credit if you self-apply.
By:
LexisNexis

September 16: Commercial lease issues in the (Not-Quite) Post-Pandemic Era

This meeting will cover:

• Common lease amendments/workouts during pandemic. Different concessions and revisions are available, or not, depending on the type of lease (office, retail, industrial).
• We will discuss which tenants are likely to get concessions and what types.
• Common post-pandemic lease terms. We will discuss how some lease provisions have changed, or not, since the pandemic.
• Creative ideas to resolve real estate lease disputes.
• General defenses to lease litigation from a landlord and tenant perspective as well as which ones work best in different situations.
• Cases applying these lease defenses in practice and how effective they were, or not.

Title:
Commercial lease issues in the (Not-Quite) Post-Pandemic Era
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, September 16, 2021
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Attendance is Limited - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Elva Harding is the founder of Harding Legal which focuses on transactional real estate matters. Her practice emphasizes the negotiation and drafting of retail and office leases; real property purchase and sales agreements (commercial and residential); and related contracts. As a leasing “therapist”, Elva helps her clients negotiate leases that meet their specific business goals and needs. She particularly enjoys working with clients in the food and beverage, medical, and technology sectors, and with owners of multi-family real estate. Elva offers pragmatic legal advice that is informed by her many years as an asset manager for a national private equity investment firm involved in multi-family real estate. Elva received her BA from UCLA and JD from Santa Clara University School of Law.
• Richard J. Zuromski, Jr. uses his big-firm litigation experience to help his small and medium sized business clients resolve their contract, real estate and ownership disputes. Mr. Zuromski represents landlords and tenants in commercial real estate litigation and works with his clients to develop creative ideas to efficiently resolve those disputes. Mr. Zuromski also regularly handles cases involving fights over corporate ownership rights in LLCs and partnerships.

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The Attorney Action Club is a network of San Francisco Bay Area lawyers who host monthly topical discussions on attorney work life balance and law practice management.
Cost:
Free; registration is limited
Credit:
California: 1 MCLE credit; You may be able to self-apply for other jurisdictions.

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September 15: 20 Years of the Global War on Terror: Minnesota’s Leadership Defending the Rule of Law

A “global war on terror” was waged in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Over these two decades, the U.S. and countries around the world have asserted exceptional powers to combat terrorism and skirt long-standing principles of democracy, human rights, and the fair administration of justice.
As we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and in the context of events unfolding in Afghanistan, the Human Rights Center invites you to an online discussion reflecting on the diverse ways that Minnesota lawyers have been at the forefront of efforts to uphold the rule of law, safeguard human rights, and defend American values during the war on terror.
The event panel will include opening remarks by Garry Jenkins, Dean of the University of Minnesota Law School, a keynote presentation by Professor Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights, and a roundtable of attorneys involved in different litigation and advocacy efforts.

Title:

20 Years of the Global War on Terror: Minnesota’s Leadership Defending the Rule of Law

Date + Time of Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar:

September 15, 2021
12:15 PM in Central Time

Register Now!

Credit:1 CLE ethics credit has been requested (Minnesota).

You may be able to self-apply for credit in other jurisdictions.

By:

University of Minnesota Law School

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October 12+22: Business In Trying Times

This CLE provides a basic understanding of the materials that an attorney needs to be aware of while advising an organizational client during a crisis. It also touches on recent developments that have begun to occur as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been spreading across the globe.
At the end of this hour you should have a basic understanding of:

• What legislation and agencies are important during a crisis
• Practices to help maintain business operation during a crisis
• Basic relief measures that a company can file for or apply to get.

Title:
Business In Trying Times
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 10/12/2021
  Presenter Michelle Pittman
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 10/22/2021
  Presenter Cassie Quinn

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

September 14: Reset, Recover, Renew: Wellness Strategies for Legal Professionals in the New Normal

The State Bar of California Lawyer Assistance Program will host a free virtual MCLE presentation on substance use and mental health issues within the legal profession.  Attendees will learn about: 

(1) Exploring what causes legal professionals to suffer from substance use and mental health issues; 

(2) Overcoming the stigma of substance use and mental health challenges to maintain attorney competence; 

(3) Developing a self-care plan during these challenging times; and 

(4) Learning about wellness strategies, the Lawyer Assistance Program, and other resources to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. 

The presentation is interactive and attendees will use their smart phones!

Title:
Reset, Recover, Renew: Wellness Strategies for Legal Professionals in the New Normal
Date/Time:
September 14, 2021 

Noon Pacific Time
Register Now!
Credit:

California:  1 hour MCLE.

Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply; check with your credit-granting authority.

Questions?
Email Lita.Abella@calbar.ca.gov or call 877-LAP-4-HELP
By:
The State Bar of California licenses and regulates California attorneys, & promotes access to justice & inclusion. 

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September 13: What's Cookin'? Intellectual Property and Recipes

Join Jonathan Grad of Extra Mile Law, PLLC for this fast-moving, basic class about the various tools for protecting the intellectual property behind recipes and the plating of food. In particular, we will look at whether patent, copyright, and trademark/trade dress are appropriate forms of protections for recipes and, time permitting, the plating of food. We will also briefly discuss the role of trade secrets and community norms in protecting the intellectual property behind recipes and the plating of food.
Title:
What's Cookin'? Intellectual Property and Recipes
Date+Time:
Monday, September 13, 2021

12 p.m. - 1 p.m., CDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education program!
Enrollment limited to the first 40 registrants.
Credit:

• 1 unit of credit has been approved in WY. 
• 1 unit of credit has been applied for in MN and WI.
• 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.
Presented By:
Extra Mile Law, PLLC, a MN-based boutique intellectual property law firm.

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September 28: Combating Structural Racism: Organizational Equity Change

In 2020, our Washington Supreme Court called on the legal community to address the racial injustice that has for so long and continues to plague our country. Heeding the Court's call to action, we are offering a series of Legal Lunchbox CLEs focused on racial injustice. In March 2020, we began the conversation by giving an overview of structural racism in the law and how it impacts various client communities. In June 2020, we focused on how individuals can practice relationship- building and the shifting of power to begin to combat systemic racism. 

This September, Ada Shen-Jaffe (JustLead WA), SaNni Lemonidis (Lemonidis Consulting and Law Group), and Jaelynn Scott (Lavender Rights Project) will present as we focus on organizational change. Various leaders of legal organizations will discuss different dimensions of equity work and how they intersect, how to and what they are doing to effect change at an organizational level including instituting combating racial bias and having more cultural humility amongst leaders, and centering the voices of client communities most impacted by racism while making organizational change.

Title:

Combating Structural Racism: Organizational Equity Change. 
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Webinar Date+Time:

September 28, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:35 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
By:
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Credits:

• Ethics: 1.00
• Other: 0.50

Cost:
Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.

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September 24: The Healthy Remote Lawyer

Working from home offers the convenience of a non-existent commute, the safety of social distancing, and the comfort of a pair of well-worn slippers, but poses unintended challenges to productivity and lawyer mental health. Reports of increased feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion, loneliness, anxiety, and depression are common. Chelsy will walk us through how to navigate working from home amongst all the other changes and stressors that accompany working in law.

• Why lawyers are an especially vulnerable population to the pitfalls of working from home
• How to identify anxiety and depression in lawyers
• The ethical implications of unmanaged anxiety, and/or depression in the legal profession
• Techniques to decrease the likelihood of depression and anxiety for lawyers working remotely
• The added stress of family responsibilities and isolation when working remotely can threaten a lawyer’s focus, stress management capabilities, and overall mental health and well-being.

Title:

The Healthy Remote Lawyer
with Chelsy Castro, JD, MA, MSW, LCSW
When/Where:
Friday, September 24, 2021
9:00 am PT,  10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12:00 pm ET

Webinar - Register Now!

Speaker:
Chelsy Castro is CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC), a firm specializing in lawyer well-being. An attorney turned psychotherapist and career strategist, Chelsy counsels individuals and the organizations they work for on how to achieve their goals in healthy and productive ways. Chelsy’s publications and trainings focus on science-based skills and strategies for improving performance and increasing well-being in high-pressure professions. After practicing law as a multilingual attorney in the field of international regulatory compliance, Chelsy later earned her clinical degree at the University of Chicago and shifted her focus to lawyer well-being. Prior to launching CJPC, Chelsy designed, developed, and managed clinical programs for the legal profession, and provided evidence-based psychotherapy and training for lawyers, judges, and law students.
Credit:

• Approved for 1.0 CLE Credit CLE credit in Illinois
• Pending approval in Florida, Texas, and California
• Will have additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.

By:
Smokeball
Smokeball is committed to making legal professionals' lives easier and more productive by starting with the people behind the firm name. Now is the time to focus on personal growth for your firm.

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September 9: What Employers Need to Know: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace

With the COVID-19 Delta variant on the rise and the FDA’s recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine, employers are once again reviewing their policies and considering making vaccines mandatory in the workplace. This complimentary webinar will provide employers with a better understanding of the legal and practical considerations of mandatory vaccine policies and address frequently asked questions related to employee requests for accommodations.
While the content will focus mainly on the applicable requirements in the private sector, public employers may find many of the principles useful in analyzing similar issues.
Legal and practical considerations of instituting a mandatory vaccine policy:

• Who pays for the vaccine: the employer or the employee?
• Workplace surveys and record keeping for employee vaccination status
• Addressing confidentiality concerns
• Responding to requests for accommodations, engaging in the interactive process, and undue hardship

Title:
What Employers Need to Know: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace
When/Where:
Thursday, September 9, 2021
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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:
CT, NY: 1 Credit
Speakers:
Daniel A. Schwartz, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Jarad M. Lucan, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Sheridan L. King, Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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October 7: What Every Litigator Needs To Know About Expert Discovery

This meeting will cover:

• Do I need an expert?
• If so, when?
• Case value, risk and assessment,
• The basics of the expert exchange procedure,
• Preparing your expert for disclosure under state (CA) and federal law, 
• Common malpractice traps to watch out for, and 
• Preparing for expert deposition.

Title:
What every litigator needs to know about expert discovery
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, October 7, 2021

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Attendance is Limited - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Albert G. Stoll, Jr. (founder of Attorney Action Club) in his 27 years of law practice, has handled more than 40 jury trials. This experience, combined with a commitment to ethics and integrity, has earned Al an excellent reputation throughout the San Francisco Bay Area legal community. In 2009, Al was awarded the prestigious 2009 Civil Justice Award by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, given to attorneys who show integrity, grit, tenacity, ethics, and great advocacy skills, and who contribute to the betterment of consumers and/or injured victims and their families.
• Walter A. Haynes, IV. (founder of San Francisco Lawyers Network) joined forces with Al in 2004 to focus on representing victims in a broad variety of catastrophic personal injury cases encompassing all types of motor vehicle accidents, including the subspecialties of commercial vehicle accidents, motorcycle, and pedestrian-involved accidents. Walt’s expertise includes catastrophic product defects, governmental roadway, and engineering defect cases. Walt’s commitment and expertise had led to numerous multi-million dollar resolutions for his injured clients. As a former California Highway Patrolman, certified accident reconstructionist (also known colloquially as the CSI of the motor vehicle world) and former licensed private investigator, Walt has combined his unique experience and expertise over the last 32 years to ensure justice is served for those harmed by the acts of others.

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The Attorney Action Club is a network of San Francisco Bay Area lawyers who host monthly topical discussions on attorney work life balance and law practice management.
Cost:
Free; registration is limited
Credit:
California: 1 MCLE credit; You may be able to self-apply for other jurisdictions.
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October 7: Spooky Things Which Can Bury Deals

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
Spooky Things Which Can Bury Deals
Date+Time of Webinar:
October 7, 2021
8:00 AM EDT
Duration: 2 Hours
Register Now!
Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker in regards to the banking & mortgage lending industry, is He is an approved instructor by the Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate in Ohio, Florida and California. Khash Saghafi is also an approved instructor by the Ohio Supreme Court in regards to his expertise in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services
Credit:
Ohio: 1 Credit. You may be able to self-apply in other states.
Cost:
Free
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September 8: The Interstellar Relations of the Federation: International Law and Star Trek: The Next Generation

On the 55th anniversary of the broadcast of the first Star Trek episode, you are invited to join an exciting hour-long trek through international law to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before!
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Co-Dean Scharf will discuss current controversial issues in international law by comparing them to the interstellar law encountered by Captain Picard and the intrepid crew of the Enterprise in seven years of Star Trek: The Next Generation:

• The law governing the use of force
• Human rights law
• The law of the sea
• International environmental law
• Treaty interpretation
• International arbitration.

 The event will include an introduction by Christian Jorgensen, legal advisor of the American Red Cross’s national headquarters, and an interactive Q&A via chat.
Title:
The Interstellar Relations of the Federation: International Law and Star Trek: The Next Generation
Webinar Date+Time:

September 8, 2020 
Noon Eastern Time
Eastern Time
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Co-Dean Michael Scharf
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hour of online CLE credit, pending approval
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.
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October 5, 15+20: The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising

The internet has transformed the way we interact with friends, colleagues, and potential clients, and our everyday use of social media platforms can have surprising ethical implications in the advertising realm.
This free CLE webinar examines the ethical advertising implications of using popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Avvo and Google - a fast-paced look at conscious (and unconscious) attorney advertising in the digital age!
Title:
The Contemporary Yellow Pages: Ethics of Online Profiles and Advertising
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern -10/5/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 10/15/2021
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 10/20/2021

Speaker:
Jordan Rader.
Credit:

• Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia: 1 credit hour.
• Many other states: may allow credit if you self-apply.

By:
LexisNexis

October 7/Cleveland: January 6, Domestic Terrorism and Illiberalism in America

This lecture will trace the origins of the political movement that expressed itself violently at the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021, the schisms in modern American society resulting in the current domestic terrorism threat, and strategies for preventing future violence from this movement.
Title:
January 6, Domestic Terrorism and Illiberalism in America
When And Where
Thursday, October 7, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
1801 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
(At present, we have not heard of an internet option)
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Speaker:
David H. Schanzer is a Professor of the Practice at the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy and Director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security. In these capacities, he teaches courses, conducts research, and writes about national security issues, with a focus on domestic terrorism, counterterrorism, Middle East policy, and the intersection of technology and security.
Credit:
1.0 credit hours
By:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law / Cleveland State University
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November 4: How Mortgages Are Made

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending.
Title:
How Mortgages Are Made
Date+Time of Webinar:
November 4, 2021 

5:00 AM PDT
Duration: 2 Hours
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Speaker:
Khash Saghafi, a nationally renowned speaker in regards to the banking & mortgage lending industry, is He is an approved instructor by the Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate in Ohio, Florida and California. Khash Saghafi is also an approved instructor by the Ohio Supreme Court in regards to his expertise in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services
Credit:
Ohio: 1 Credit. You may be able to self-apply in other states.
Cost:
Free
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September 3, 9, 13, 20, 23, 27+29: Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms

Data security incidents and data breaches happen daily, forcing courts and lawmakers to address, define, and handle new challenges, often presenting a case of first impression. As technology evolves, so do our professional legal requirements of 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. Latest security threats and what’s being done to address them,
2. Current data breach laws
3. How a lawyer’s professional duty may extend into new areas of technology and cyberspace,
4. How to prepare a data incident response plan.

Title:
Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms
Webinar Dates & Times: Register Now!

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 9/3/2021
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern - 9/9/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 9/13/2021 
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 9/20/2021
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern - 9/23/2021
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 9/27/2021
• 9:00am - 10:00am Eastern - 9/29/2021
• And Next Month...
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern -  10/7/2021
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern - 10/11/2021
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 10/18/2021
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern - 10/21/2021
• 10:30am - 11:30am Eastern - 10/25/2021
• 9:00am - 10:00am Eastern - 10/27/2021
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

September 15: Let’s Talk About Hiring and Terminating Employees

Few issues are more important to companies’ “bottom line” than having legally compliant best practices to navigate the complex rules of hiring and terminating employees. Legally compliant recruiting and hiring practices are crucial for companies to grow and move forward with their businesses, while avoiding exposure to claims related to their hiring practices. Pre-employment inquiries, advertising job openings, employment applications, and pre-employment reference and background checks are all potential sources of liability exposure. Likewise, legally compliant pre-termination and termination practices are crucial to companies’ businesses, and necessary for limiting exposure to wrongful claims. Employers terminate employees for a variety of reasons, including performance issues, employees not having appropriate skills, company lay-offs, and business closures. All of these scenarios create possible risks to companies and require different strategies to address them. For experienced human resources professionals, this webinar will be a practical “refresher.” For less experienced human resources professionals, this webinar will provide an introduction to, and real world advice for, best practices for hiring and terminating employees. Join Cozen O’Connor labor & employment attorneys to learn about the essentials when it comes to hiring and terminating employees.
This webinar continues Cozen O’Connor’s California Employment Law Essentials series for HR Professionals. Be on the lookout for details about this series and mark your calendars now for October 20, when we will look at what you need to know about compliance with wage and hour laws and best practices for California employers.
Title:
Let’s Talk About Hiring and Terminating Employees

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. MN CLE has been applied for approval. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• H. Sarah Fan
• C. Edward Langhammer, Jr.
• Nicole Herter Perkin

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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Speakers:

October 4: COVID-19 Litigation Gone Viral

Extra Mile Law, PLLC, is pleased to present another CLE class in its Monday CLE webinar series.
Join Jonathan Grad of Extra Mile Law, PLLC for this fast-moving, basic class about recent COVID-19-related litigation.
In this survey class, we will look at cases dealing with:

• Vaccine mandates and exemptions, and proof of vaccination;
• Whether medical providers can be compelled to provide Ivermectin;
• The recently announced federal vaccine mandate announced by the President and a recently filed lawsuit challenging the federal mandate; and time permitting
• Mask-related lawsuits.

Title:
COVID-19 Litigation Gone Viral
Date+Time:
Monday, October 4, 2021
12 p.m. - 1 p.m., CDT
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education program!
Enrollment limited to the first 40 registrants.
Credit:
1 unit of credit has been applied for in MN, WI, and WY.
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.
Presented By:
Extra Mile Law, PLLC, a MN-based boutique intellectual property law firm.

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