Oct 22/Web - ABA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division 2011 National Solo & Small Firm Conference (Track 3C)

Another Webcast from ALI-ABA!
Title:
ABA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division 2011 National Solo & Small Firm Conference

Description:
The Magic of Collaborative Practice in Divorce Cases.
 Just how does the magic of collaborative practice happen in chaotic world of divorce cases? The speaker will introduce the attendees to collaborative law through providing a brief history of this part of the law. Attendees will learn what team members are needed to achieve this interdisciplinary approach to the law, how to structure the collaborative process and the results that once may expect. Additionally, the Uniform Collaborative Law Act will be discussed as well
as other legal disputes besides divorce.

Running a Law Office on a MAC (and other APPLE products)
More and more solo and small firm attorneys have turned to the Mac and the Apple OS to run
their offices. Many more are considering whether they should make the switch. We will talk about the pros and cons of running your law office on the Mac in order to help you make the decision about whether to switch to the Mac. As we will talk about specific programs that may help you with your practice, if you are already a Mac user, you will not want to miss this program as you may discover that key piece of software you have searched for since you switched or something else that may make it easier for you to run your office because you have chosen to move to the Mac and the Apple OS.

Leveraging Technology for More Efficient ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems are designed to effectively prevent, manage, and resolve claims, conflicts, and disputes. The challenging part in any system design is to determine what will be ‘effective’ in any given situation to prevent disputes and to minimize the severity and cost of disputes that still occur. This session will explore how to leverage web-based technologies to design and manage efficient and effective ADR systems, and how to introduce clients to the benefits of utilizing ADR to prevent and minimize disputes.

Practice Areas:		Accounting & Business of Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Domestic Relations, Family Law, Law Practice Management , Law Practice Technology
Online Media Type:		Video
Production Date:		10/22/2011 10:10 AM EDT
Level:		Intermediate
Category:		Standard
Duration:		4 Hours, 20 Minutes
Online Format:		Live

Speakers:

• Jeffrey M. Allen - Graves & Allen; Oakland, CA • Erika Burke - Harrington Brewster & Clein, P.C. and Denver Center for Mediation & Collaborative Law, Denver, Colorado • Brett Burney - Burney Consultants; Cleveland, OH • Terri Harrington - Harrington Brewster & Clein, P.C. and Denver Center for Mediation & Collaborative Law, Denver, Colorado • Stewart Levine - Resolution Works; Oakland, CA • Ben Stetler - Collaborative Attorney and Mediator, Stetler Family Law & Mediation LLC, Denver, Colorado

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Purchase of this product provides online access for 180 days. If you are purchasing a live webcast, you will receive complimentary access to the on demand version for 180 days once it becomes available. Please note that the on demand and podcast versions may, or may not be accredited in your state.

If you intend to take a course for CLE credit, please make sure your state is listed in the "Accreditation" section to the upper right of the program description. Accreditation displayed is unique to the purchased program format (live conference, live webcast, on demand, podcast). Credit totals listed for live conferences are the maximum credits available. Credits issued will be based upon actual time in attendance.  Credit totals for other formats are for complete programs.  Partial credit is not available for any online or downloadable format.

West LegalEdcenter will not provide accreditation for states not listed.  

Accreditation:

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CEU, CO, CPE-NASBA, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, TN, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV Alaska Total Credits: 4 Specialty Credits:  Status: Reciprocal Credit Available Expiration: N/A Training Type: Online West LegalEdcenter provides accreditation as described here. You may be able to self apply for credits in states not listed.

More:
http://westlegaledcenter.com/program_guide/course_detail.jsf?courseId=41611239

Oct 24-28/Ohio - Pro Bono Week CLEs in Northeast #Ohio

National Pro Bono Week is October 22 – 29, 2011… and many events will celebrate the week in Northeast Ohio.  Click here for more information: lasclev.org/2011probonoweek/

There is still time to register for FREE continuing legal education presentations related to Pro Bono week.  Click on the event below to learn more and register:

October 24, 9am – 12:15pm: Foreclosure Litigation

October 24, 1:30pm – 4:45pm: Foreclosure Mediation

October 26, 8:30am – 12:30pm: Domestic Relations Basics
October 26, 1:00pm – 3:30pm: Sealing a Criminal Record
October 26, 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Legal Considerations for the Terminally Ill
October 28, 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Elder Law Update (Lake County)                                                          

All CLEs are free for attorneys willing to accept a pro bono case or attend a pro bono clinic.

And… don’t forget the free happy hour celebration on Wednesday, honoring all pro bono volunteers!  Please join us at Barley House – click here to learn more and register.

Any questions?  Email probono@lasclev.org

Oct 27/Web - Ethical and Early Resolution of Errors

Mistakes - They happen to the best of us, even the most competent lawyers. However, some mistakes can be repaired and the damage that they do to your case and your client relationships can be minimized - if you know what actions to take to repair them.  

Join speakers Alton Stephens, Partner at Gallagher Sharp and attorney of 36 years and Sally Field, Legal Professional Liability Leader of Attorney Protective, and attorney of 30 years to learn how to limit the damage caused by mistakes in your law firm.

Title:

Ethical and Early Resolution of Errors -Best Practices for Ohio Attorneys

Join us for a Webinar on October 27, 2011
Date/Time:
Oct. 27, 2011 12:00 PM-1:05 PM EDT.

Credit:
Ohio:

This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.00 total CLE hours with 1.00 of ethics instruction.

Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority.

Sponsor:

AttorneyProtective.com
Pre-Registration Required:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/524543560

More:
http://www.attorneyprotective.com/webinar  

Oct 21/Web - Immigration Hearings 101: A Complete Tool Kit for Representing Children in #Immigration Court- Part 1

ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division 2011 National Solo and Small Firm Conference (Track 3B) – worth 3 MCLE credits based on a 60 min hour.  What they require is profile creation on the West Legal Education site - which is free to register!
Title:
Immigration Hearings 101: A Complete Tool Kit for Representing Children in Immigration Court- Part 1

Description:
This comprehensive CLE will be taught by experienced immigration lawyers and trainers and will provide lawyers with the tools needed to competently represent children in the immigration courts. This program is being sponsored by the GP Solo Pro Bono & Public Service Committee and upon completion of the training, attendees will be offered the opportunity to participate in immigration proceedings representing unaccompanied children, through established pro bono
programs that identify and screen clients, and provide mentors and support.

Immigration Hearings 101: A Complete Tool Kit for Representing Children in Immigration Court – Part 2

This is the second part of the comprehensive CLE will be taught by experienced immigration
lawyers and trainers and will provide lawyers with the tools needed to competently represent
children in the immigration courts. This program is being sponsored by the GP Solo Pro Bono &
Public Service Committee and upon completion of the training, attendees will be offered the
opportunity to participate in immigration proceedings representing unaccompanied children, through established pro bono programs that identify and screen clients, and provide mentors and support.

The Changing Face of the Legal Profession: How Commoditization and Specialization Is
Permanently Altering the Practice of Law

For many years, the legal profession has operated from a bespoke approach, with services highly-tailored to the needs of every individual client. The proliferation of technology has changed that model, with more firms offering packaged services. Increasingly, legal services are being commoditized, which offers greater quality, consistency, and faster turnaround for a client.
How can a small or solo firm compete in this arena? This session will explore how cloud-based technologies can assist the small or solo firm to compete in this new model, while at the same time increasing client satisfaction.

More:

http://westlegaledcenter.com/program_guide/course_detail.jsf?courseId=41610921

And note the technology host for this event:
http://westlegaledcenter.com/

Anytime/Web - A New Approach in Open Source Compliance

Software supply chains are increasingly complex and interdependent, fueled to a significant degree by the abundance and quality of open source code available. For example, in the mobile industry a typical handset has hundreds of software components, many open source, that are sourced and shared between a large ecosystem of suppliers. At the same time, many suppliers, large and small, struggle with how to comply with open source licenses.

The Linux Foundation, with support and participation from Black Duck Software and others, recently launched the Open Compliance Program and a new standardization effort, the Software Package Data Exchange (SPDX™), to address this issue.

Speakers:

Jim Zemlin, Executive Director of the Linux Foundation

Tim Yeaton, CEO of Black Duck Software

Watch this program to learn about the Open Compliance Program and how it can help facilitate compliance for your organization.

Title:

A New Approach in Open Source Compliance  
Credit:

Depends on jurisdiction. You may have to register this seminar for credit in your jurisdiction.

Host:
Black Duck Software

More Information & Registration:
http://www.blackducksoftware.com/form/70160000000SzjK
This is a recording of a webinar, and includes access to course materials.

Nov 3/Web - New Developments in New York Mortgage Foreclosure Laws

Join us as we take a closer look at how cloud computing is impacting the way attorneys practice law and how they interact with clients. Cloud computing is still not fully understood by many attorneys and in this webinar, we promise to keep the language simple and non-technical to provide a good basis on what cloud computing is. As attorneys, you have a responsibility to ensure you are safe guarding your client’s data; learn what to look for when looking at a cloud computing solution. You’ll learn the trends happening in the legal industry, how it will change the way you practice, and how local and national bars are reacting. In today’s environment, we see the rise of mobile apps, online collaboration tools and cross-platform solutions that are being used to solve real law firm business challenges.
Title:
New Developments in New York Mortgage Foreclosure Laws

Thursday, November 3, 2011

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time 

Dangers and unintended consequences of new and proposed legislation in New York responding to the foreclosure crisis are explored by Bruce J. Bergman, author of Bergman on NY Mortgage Foreclosures, in a new CLE offered by LexisNexis. Mr. Bergman will answer questions and speak in-depth about new issues and what the future may hold for mortgage foreclosure law and practice in New York during a complimentary webinar on Nov. 3, 2011 from 2:00-3:30 PM, ET.

Bruce J. Bergman is a partner at the Garden City, New York law firm Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, Peddy & Fenchel, P.C. and concentrates his practice on real estate litigation and mortgage foreclosure. He has authored more than 350 articles on the subjects of mortgage foreclosure, real estate and construction law. He is the author of the 3-volume work entitled Bergman on New York Mortgage Foreclosures, published by LexisNexis, which is updated by its author twice a year. This year is the 20th year that the treatise has been cited by New York courts and it was recently cited outside of New York, by the California Court of Appeal.

Mr. Bergman will discuss the following topics:

• The unintended consequences of new foreclosure legislation
• The danger to lenders and foreclosing parties of contemplated and passed foreclosure legislation
• Standing: Is it even possible in light of proposed legislation?
• Impacts of residential foreclosure laws on commercial mortgages
• The problem of legislation awarding legal fees to borrowers
• The morass of passed omnibus foreclosure litigation effective 2010
• The peril of proposed New York City legislation on foreclosure and lender maintenance requirements

Mr. Bergman will also answer your questions on this important topic. *CLE is in the process of approval. LexisNexis is approved for telephonic/webinar training in the following mandatory CLE states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. CLE paperwork should be downloaded by participants during the last few minutes of the webinar program using the Presentation Assets Button.

More Information And Registration

Oct 26/St Paul, MN - The Role of Gender in the Practice of #Law: Perspectives from a Transgender Lawyer

Title:
The Role of Gender in the Practice of Law: Perspectives from a Transgender Lawyer
Oct 26 4:30:00 PM - 5:30:00 PM, Room 105
1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
Cost: 
Free
Credits:
1 Elimination of Bias CLE credit for this presentation
More:
http://law.hamline.edu/alumni/continuing_ed.html

Oct 26/Web+Cleveland - Is #Terrorism Worth Defining? (Continuing Legal Education)

Title:
Is Terrorism Worth Defining?
Sponsor:

"Case Downtown" Monthly Lecture Series

Date/Time/Location:

Oct 26, 2011 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Ave., 2nd floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114CLE Credit:
1 of CLE credit available.

Speaker:
Michael P. Scharf
John Deaver Drinko – Baker and Hostetler Professor of Law
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Michael Scharf directs the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, Henry T. King, Jr. War Crimes Research Office and the Summer Institute for Global Justice in The Netherlands, and serves as U.S. director of the Canada-U.S. Law Institute. He also directs the new LL.M. in International Criminal Law program at the School of Law. In February 2005, Prof. Scharf and the Public International Law and Policy Group, a Non-Governmental Organization that he co-founded and directs, were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by six governments and the Prosecutor of an International Criminal Tribunal for the work they have done to help in the prosecution of major war criminals, such as Slobodan Milosevic, Charles Taylor, and Saddam Hussein. During the first Bush and Clinton Administrations, Prof. Scharf served in the Office of the Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State, where he held the positions of Attorney-Adviser for Law Enforcement and Intelligence, Attorney-Adviser for U.N. Affairs, and delegate to the U.N. Human Rights Commission. Judicial clerk to Judge Gerald Bard Tjoflat on the Eleventh Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, Prof. Scharf has testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Armed Services Committee and is the author of over 70 scholarly articles and 13 books, including three that have won national book of the year honors. Recipient of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law Alumni Association’s 2005 “Distinguished Teacher Award” and Ohio Magazine’s 2007 “Excellence in Education Award,” Prof. Scharf teaches International Law, International Criminal Law, the Law of International Organizations, and the War Crimes Research Lab. During a sabbatical in 2008, he served as Special Assistant to the Prosecutor of the Cambodia Genocide Tribunal. He received his B.A. (1985) and his J.D. (1988), Order of the Coif, from Duke University.

Free and open to the public. Reception follows.
1 hr. continuing legal education credit available, pending approval.
Recording in any form is prohibited.

Supplemental Readings:

• Bibliography
• Lebanon Tribunal Terrorism Decision
• Defining Terrorism

More:

http://law.case.edu/Lectures.aspx?lec_id=276

Case Downtown Lectures will take place on the following dates:
Fall 2011: September 14, October 26, November 16, December 14
Spring 2012: January 11, February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13

Oct 20/Web - Internet and New Media, How Emerging Technologies Challenge Well-Established Legal Principles

EDITTED: this event, contrary to information on the CASE website, does not appear to be a CLE or open to the public. I apologize for this error.
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Bob Gurwin, Assistant General Counsel with AOL Inc., will discuss how the emergence of social networks, sites that rely predominantly on user-generated content, and new technologies like smart phones, tablets, cloud computing, and streaming have given us reason to have a fresh look at established principles in many areas of the law, including intellectual property, privacy law, torts, and even criminal statutes.
Title:
How Emerging Technologies Challenge Well-Established Legal Principles

Sponsor:
Center for Law, Technology, and the Arts

 Date/Time/Location:Oct 20, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern)
Moot Courtroom (A59)
11075 East Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
CLE Credit:
1 of CLE credit available.

Speaker:
Bob Gurwin
Assistant General Counsel
AOL Inc.
Serving as an Assistant General Counsel for products and technology at AOL Inc., Bob Gurwin is also a lecturer and consultant on legal issues relating to the Internet and other forms of electronic communication, including copyrights, trademarks, domain name registrations, and disputes; web site terms of use, privacy policies, hosting, and development agreements; Internet advertising; technology licensing; and a variety of information technology transactions. He is licensed to practice in Michigan, Illinois, and the District of Columbia, and as corporate counsel in Virginia. Mr. Gurwin is also a member of the adjunct faculty at John Marshall Law School in Chicago where he has taught courses in the master of laws program in information technology. He holds a juris doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a master of laws degree in information technology and privacy law from John Marshall Law School. Mr. Gurwin has written and frequently presents on information technology topics.
CLE Credit:
Check your jurisdiction

More:
http://law.cwru.edu/Lectures.aspx?lec_id=300

Oct 19/Web - Making International #Arbitration Suitable for the 21st Century

International arbitration faces numerous challenges, many of which stem from its success. Users complain about the time and cost involved in arbitration. Governments and investors wonder about the fairness of investor-state arbitration. Mr. Rivkin will explore the nature of these challenges and offer suggestions to improve the system to meet the demands of business in the 21st Century.
Title:
Making International Arbitration Suitable for the 21st CenturySponsor:
CISCDR Distinguished Visiting Practitioner Lecture
presented by the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Conflict and Dispute Resolution

 Date/Time/Location: 
Oct 19, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Eastern)
Moot Courtroom (A59)
11075 East Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
CLE Credit:
1 of CLE credit available.

Speaker:

David W. Rivkin
Partner
Debevoise & Plimpton LLC
David W. Rivkin, a litigation partner in the New York and London offices of Debevoise & Plimpton, is Secretary-General of the International Bar Association and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was appointed by the U.S. State and Commerce Departments to be a founding member of the North American Free Trade Agreement Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes. He is also a member of the U.S. Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law. His memberships include the American Arbitration Association, World Intellectual Property Organization, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Chinese International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, the Cairo Regional Arbitration Centre, the Fédération International de l’Automobile, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Mr. Rivkin has frequently written on international arbitration and litigation, including two books. He received his B.A. magna cum laude in history (1977) and his J.D. (1980) from Yale University. He was Law Clerk to the Honorable Luther M. Swygert, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

CLE Credit:
OH: 1 credit
Elsewhere: Check your jurisdiction

More:
http://law.cwru.edu/Lectures.aspx?lec_id=275