April 29: NYC - Going All the Way: No-Fault 'Serious Injury' Law & The Court of Appeals: The Ramkumar Decision #MCLE

Title:
Going All the Way: No-Fault 'Serious Injury' Law & The Court of Appeals: The Ramkumar decision
When/Where:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
Judah Cohen, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3 credits NJ and NY
Cost:
Free.

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April 22: Webcast - Cutting Through the Noise: Practical Guidance on Administering #Obamacare & Other Health Plans #MCLE

You have heard the continual coverage of Obamacare, and maybe you have had your attention-span tested during educational programs where speakers took you through an excruciating reading of the regulations. Unfortunately, neither approach is helpful in actually dealing with the Affordable Care Act in particular, or your health benefit plans in general. Just-released final employer responsibility regulations are only part of the myriad health plan compliance and enforcement challenges that employers and health plan administrators must address when designing and administering employee health plans. To give you some practical perspectives we are pleased to present three speakers -- one who specializes in advising organizations large and small, public and private, on the design and implementation of plans, another with the State of Kentucky whose approach and operation has been hailed as a model for other states, and a third from a major health care insurance provider in the thick of the sweeping changes in how health care is paid for in our country. Join this experienced panel of health benefit leaders in a lively, question-and-answer dialogue as they tackle questions including:

• When do the final employer responsibility rules apply and what do they mean to your organization and its employee benefit plan?
• What health benefits and coverage must your health plan provide to meet minimum essential coverage requirements and other mandates?
• How will your plan and design be affected by rules governing employer responsibility, health and cafeteria plans, nondiscrimination, mental health parity and requirements?
• How will changes in the SHOP regulations affect the options and costs for small and other employers and individuals to get health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces or private exchanges?
• How can you properly identify and classify workers for these and other health plan rules?
• How do the rules differ for government employers and insured or self-insured health plans?
• What are the ACA restrictions on the use of HRAs, Health FSAs and other defined contribution health plan strategies?
• What is the viability and implication of offering “preventive only” and other just-enough-to-comply "skinny plans" as options?
• What was the adopted mission and operational approach that made Kentucky's roll-out so successful?

Title:
Cutting Through the Noise: Practical Guidance on Administering Obamacare & Other Health Plans
When/Where:
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
2:00 - 3:35 p.m. ET
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Credit:
1.5 CLE Credit applied for in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey.
Speakers:

• Cynthia Stamer, Esq.
• Jaan Sidorov M.D., M.H.S.A., Principal, Sidorov Health Solutions
• William Nold, Deputy Director, Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange.

By:
LexisNexis
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April 7: Webcast - Recent Iowa Decisions #MCLE

This program will be a summary of recent decisions from the Iowa Supreme Court, the Iowa Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as decisions of interest from other courts:

• Torts, Sudden Emergency Doctrine
• Federal Employer Liability Act, damages
• State Guarantees of Private Business, crony capitalism
• Probable Cause
• Freedom of Information Act

The program will be fully interactive and participatory.
Title:
Recent Iowa Decisions
When/Where:
April 7, 2014
12:00 Noon Central Daylight Time (Chicago time)
17:00 GMT
Telephone Conference Call
By:
Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education
Cost:
There is absolutely no cost to attend this program, and no payment is expected. If, however, you wish to make a small voluntary payment, you may do so after the program. See Why Is This Program Free?
Credit:
One Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Indiana CLE credit, absolutely free. Also:

• Alaska: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other states if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction
• Arizona: The State Bar of Arizona does not accredit programs for the MCLE requirement. The Rules and Regulations are predicated on the assumption that attorneys can evaluate CLE activities offered based on the guidelines and report their activities by affidavit.
• Arkansas: Upon receipt of a completed certificate of attendance form confirming attendance at an out-of-state continuing legal education program approved by the situs state, the attorney shall be entitled to CLE credits in Arkansas.
• California: Program is eligible for California CLE credit only if the attorney is calling in from outside of California. The program cannot be taken for California credit if you call in from California.
• Colorado: Colorado attorneys should submit a Colorado Affidavit form along with a statement certifying that the CLE program is accredited in another mandatory CLE state.
• Florida: Courses approved by other state bars are generally acceptable for use toward satisfying CLE requirement but attorneys must first submit a CLE Application for Course Attendance Credit.
• Hawaii: Program is eligible for Hawaii CLE credit only if the attorney is calling in from outside of Hawaii. The program cannot be taken for Hawaii credit if you call in from Hawaii.
• Iowa: 1.0 CLE credit approved. 
• Indiana: 1.0 CLE credit applied for. Attorney Clem will report attendance by Indiana attorneys to the Indiana CLE office. After the program when requesting CLE credit, please inform me if you are an Indiana attorney so that I can include your name on the report.
• Maine: Credit hours for activities approved by another MCLE state will be accepted for identical credit by the Board of Overseers of the Bar in Maine upon the Board's receipt of evidence of such certification as issued by that state
• Minnesota: 1.0 CLE credit applied for 
• Montana: Montana will honor the approval given by other CLE jurisdictions. Simply attach documentation of the other state's approval to your affidavit at the end of the reporting year.
• New Jersey: New Jersey attorneys who are taking courses approved for CLE by another state will receive 1:1 credit for courses approved in that jurisdiction through reciprocity.
• New York: Attorneys may claim New York CLE hours for programs accredited in Indiana or Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin: 1.0 CLE credit applied for.
• Other States: CLE credit is available in many other states if the participating attorney applies for credit.

Speaker:
Richard P. Clem is an attorney and continuing legal education (CLE) provider in Minnesota. He has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for 25 years. He has a J.D., cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul and a B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota. His reported cases include: Asociacion Nacional de Pescadores a Pequena Escala o Artesanales de Colombia v. Dow Quimica de Colombia, 988 F.2d 559, rehearing denied, 5 F.3d 530 (5th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1041 (1994); LaMott v. Apple Valley Health Care Center, 465 N.W.2d 585 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991); Abo el Ela v. State, 468 N.W.2d 580 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991).

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April 24: NYC - Setting Up a Medical Practice

NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Title:
Setting Up a Medical Practice
When/Where:
Thursday, April 24, 2014
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Popular Community Bank
120 Broadway, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10271
Speaker:
Instructor: Gary Sastow, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3 credits NJ and NY
Cost:
Free.

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April 8: NYC + Webcast - Ethical Issues in the Practice of Real Estate Law (#ethics #MCLE)

This class is designed for practitioners of commercial and residential real estate and addresses a number of ethical issues and potential ethical pitfalls the attorney should be aware of in a real estate transaction. Particular attention is focused on potential conflicts in representing multiple parties to a real estate transaction, the requirement of obtaining a signed engagement letter, using non-attorneys such as paralegals and clerks to attend closings, handling escrow accounts, comingling escrow funds, and escrow account bookkeeping requirements.
Title:
Ethical Issues in the Practice of Real Estate Law
When/Where:
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Also Webcast
Speaker:
Marc Israel, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3.0 Ethics and Professionalism credits NJ and NY
Cost:
Free.

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May 1: Webcast - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase (2014) #MCLE

Title:
Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase (2014)
When/Where:
Wednesday, May 1, 2014
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Webcast - Preregistration Required
Credit:Typically Fastcase webinars are eligable for free CLE credit in Arizona, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois (ISBA members only), Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
More:
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April (Multiple Dates)/Ohio: Advice for Struggling Homeowners

Continuing Educational Services provides seminars geared towards the economy and real estate with a special focus on mortgage lending. Title:
Advice for Struggling Homeowners
When/Where:

• April 2, 2014
  Cuyahoga Falls Sheraton Suites 
• April 9, 2014
  Independence Holiday Inn
• April 10, 2014
  Strongsville Holiday Inn
• April 16, 2014
  Mentor La Malfa Hotel
• April 23, 2014
  Westlake Holiday Inn.

All programs start 10:45am.
Speaker:
Khash Saghafi is an approved instructor by the Ohio Supreme Court in regards to his expertise in the banking and mortgage industry.
By:
Continuing Educational Services
Credit:
Approved for 2.0 creditz by the Ohio Supreme Court
Cost:
Free
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April 3: NYC - Negotiating an Office Lease #MCLE

This class will provide a comprehensive overview of issues an attorney should be aware of when negotiating an office lease for a tenant in New York City. Specific lease provisions, different types of office leases, and essential practice points and tips will all be discussed.

Title:
Negotiating an Office Lease
When/Where:
Thursday, April 3, 2014
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bank of America
114 West 47th Street, 12th Floor (US Trust Bldg)
New York, NY 10036
Speaker:
Diane Schottenstein, Esq.
By:
National Law Institute
Credit:
3 credits NJ and NY
Cost:
Free.

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May 9: San Francisco + Webcast - Representing the #ProBono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2014 #MCLE

Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills. Attorneys who want to volunteer to help low income clients with consumer related issues and legal services advocates who want to enhance their skills in consumer litigation matters would benefit from attending this program. What you will learn:

• Introduction to Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Overview of State and Federal Restraints on Debt Collection
• A Primer on Automobile Fraud
• Representing the Unsecured Debtor
• Mortgage Servicer Litigation.

Title:
Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2014
When/Where:
Webcast
May 9, 2014
9:00 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern
Also presented in-person in San Francisco, CA.
Speakers:

• Chair: Robert W. Murphy ~ Law Office of Robert W. Murphy
• Hawk Barry ~ Rosner, Barry & Babbitt, LLP
• Justin M. Baxter ~ Baxter & Baxter, LLP
• Carolyn E. Coffey ~ Supervising Attorney, MFY Legal Services, Inc.
• James A. Kowalski, Jr. ~ Executive Director, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute.

Credits:
Up to 5 credits in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
By:
Practising Law Institute
Cost:
Free

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April 17: Webcast - Information Governance in a Big Data World

On Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 2 PM ET, The TASA Group, Inc., in conjunction with Shawn Huston, Marc Portner and Michael Hayes, will present a free, one-hour, interactive webinar, Information Governance in a Big Data World, for all legal professionals.

Title:
Information Governance in a Big Data World
When/Where:
Thursday, April 17, 2014
14:00 Eastern
Webcast
Speakers:

• Shawn Huston
• Marc Portner
• Michael Hayes.

By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:
Typically, TASA does not apply for credit, but the presenters and content appear to satisfy CLE requirements in a number of jurisdictions in which participants may self-apply for credit.
Cost:
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