December 5: Hello? The Phone Is The Most Important Piece of Legal Tech

Lawyers today are inundated by an endless stream of hype aimed at getting them to embrace the latest technological flavor-of-the-month: AI! Predictive Analytics! 5G! Blockchain! And on and on... Overlooked amidst the buzz is the indisputable fact that, for a legal practice, there is no more important piece of technology than...the telephone. You may license the most cutting-edge practice management platform, but if your phone system is outdated, overpriced, and immobile than your client service will suffer and along with it, your bottom line.

Learn from the experts from our friends at Ooma all about the benefits of a truly efficient, economical phone system fully integrated into your attorney workflow.

Title:
Hello? The Phone Is The Most Important Piece of Legal Tech
When/Where:
Thursday, December 5, 2019
4pm Eastern
Webinar - Register Now!
By:

• Above the Law
• Ooma

Speakers:
This webinar will be moderated by Jared Correia. 
Credit:

• California
• New Jersey
• New York
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you might be able to self-apply.

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December 5: Food Safety Risks Associated with CBD Oil Consumption

This presentation discusses:

• Hemp farming and harvesting
• What is CBD (hemp) v. THC (marijuana)?
• Benefit claims
• CBD manufacturing process
• FDA regulatory process (GRAS guidance)
• Unregulated product safety
• Sales legality.

Title:
Food Safety Risks Associated with CBD Oil Consumption
When/Where:
December 5, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Darrel Suderman has over 20 years of restaurant, product development, quality, and food safety experience. He also has seven years of food manufacturing and IT consulting experience. Darrel co-authored a food processing book and currently holds three patents. He has been an adjunct professor at Johnson and Wales Culinary University in food product development and has seven years of food expert witness experience.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

• This webinar is approved for CLE credit in  AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, and WI.
• Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules.

Cost:
Free.
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January 15: Labor & Employment Laws - No Sweat! Statutes, Myths, Tips and Ethics

Whether you’re an attorney in general practice, or running your own firm and managing employees of your own, this broad survey of statutes and how they are used and applied will be an important webinar for every lawyer to stay current on the concepts and trends in this area. We’ll present an overview, as well as common myths, practical tips, and give you references and resources you can use to learn more.

Title:
Labor & Employment Laws - No Sweat! Statutes, Myths, Tips and Ethics
When/Where:
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
3:00p to 4:00p CST
Webinar - register now!
By:
LawPay
Speakers:

• Laura Merritt
• Claude Ducloux

Credit:

• State Bar of California Credit Statement: There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .5 hour Ethics. 
• State Bar of Missouri Credit Statement: There are 1.2 hours of CLE credit, of which 1.2 hours are General credit, which includes .6 hours Ethics. 
• State Bar of Nevada Credit Statement: There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .5 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
• State Bar of New York (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy): This activity may qualify for up to 1.2 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of New York, of which 1.2 hours is General credit, which includes .6 hours Ethics, according to the Approved Jurisdiction Policy of New York.
• State Bar of Pennsylvania Credit Statement: There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is for General credit, which includes 1.0 for Ethics.
• State Bar of Texas Credit Statement: There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 1.0 hour is General credit, which includes .5 hour Ethics. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.
• Other Jurisdictions: in many states, you can self-apply for credit.

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November 8, 12+25: Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology

Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information. Nowhere is that more true than in the American legal system. Making sense of the water pouring from that particular fire hydrant is the focus of this course on the fundamentals of basic legal research in the age of electronic legal research.
This free Continuing Legal Education program covers:

• Model Rules & Technology
• Competency as an Attorney
• Using Citations, Party Names & Source Selection
• Refining Your Search
• Sections of a Case
• Topic Summary Reports
• Citation Services
• Research History.

Title:
Drinking from a Fire Hydrant: Basic Legal Research in the Age of Technology
When/Where:
Webcast

• 9:00am - 10:00am EST - 11/08/2019
• 10:30am - 11:30am EST - 11/12/2019
  
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST - 11/25/2019
• And Next Month:
• 9:00am - 10:00am EST - 12/06/2019
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST - 12/23/2019
  

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

December 9+18: Something's Brewing! Guiding Clients Through the Process of Starting a Craft Brewery

The recent explosion in the Craft Beer Industry is driven by home grown entrepreneurs generating local community interest along with economic development.
This market boom has resulted in the formation of niche practice groups within law firms to guide craft brewery starts ups. Advice navigating the statutory, regulatory and intellectual property frameworks unique to this industry is important to the success and stability of craft breweries.
After completing this free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course, you will gain:

• Insight into the unique intellectual property issues stemming from the entrepreneurship and camaraderie that characterize this industry and suggested approaches on how best to enforce intellectual property rights
• A basic understanding of the growth of the craft beer market and the general traits of a craft brewery
• An understanding of the traditional regulatory scheme that governs the alcohol industry and new statutory and regulatory approaches that are being proposed to accommodate the positive impact of the growing craft beer market.

Title:
Something's Brewing! Guiding Clients Through the Process of Starting a Craft Brewery
When/Where:

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST - 12/09/2019
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST - 12/18/2019

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

December 16: Data Breach: A-Z Guide for Law Firms

This free Continuing Legal Education webinar covers current data breach laws, trends in the legal industry, insight into client concerns regarding data protection, and a discussion of why data security is so important to law firms.
After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what constitutes a data breach
• Understand the current legal framework that regulates data breaches
• Examine what a law firm can do on behalf of its client to prepare them for a data breach
• Understand what exposure a law firm faces and what data security matters to a firm.

Title:
Data Breach: A-Z Guide for Law Firms
When/Where:
Webcast

• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST - 12/16/2019

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

Free #Iowa Ethics CLE Programs

Iowa attorneys looking for free ethics CLE by end of 2019 should consult Richard Clem's page on Free Iowa Ethics CLE Programs.

Attorney Clem has been in this game for a long time; it's always a good idea to see what he's got going now!

November 21: Vendor Risk Management: Critical Strategies for Today’s Legal Teams

Legal teams today increasingly seek the services of third-party vendors and consultants to reduce costs, expand internal capabilities, enhance service levels and enable internal staff to focus on high-value activities. They also are expanding the scope of legal matters assigned to outside vendors to include a broad range of functions related to litigation support, document review, eDiscovery, regulatory risk and compliance.
With organizations facing increased outsourcing to cloud-based service providers and growing data privacy and cybersecurity concerns, legal teams are more involved than ever in helping to bolster third-party risk management and security programs. They also are focusing on managing the regulatory and risk exposure associated with their organization's third-party relationships.
In this 60-minute continuing legal education webinar, our panelists will examine third-party risk management strategies for legal professionals.
Title:
Vendor Risk Management: Critical Strategies for Today’s Legal Teams
When/Where:
November 21, 2019
2:00 PM EST
Webinar - Register Now!
(Free with Promotional Code AVW27 - without code, cost is $195)
By:
West LegalEdcenter, hosted by Robert Half Legal

Speakers:

• Sunny Sanghani - Managing Director, Consulting Solutions, Robert Half Legal
• Paul Kooney - Managing Director, IT Security and Data Privacy, Protiviti
• Jolene Marshall - Vice President of Legal, Smartsheet
• Moderator: Jamy J. Sullivan - JD, Executive Director, Robert Half Legal

Credit (Online Live):
AK, AL, AR, AZ, BC, CA, CEU, CO, CPE-NASBA, CT, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, IL-EXPER, IL-NEWADMIT, KS, ME, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY-EXPER, NY-TRANS, OK, ON, OR, PA, PR, QC, TN, UK-BSB, UK-SRA, UT, VI, VT, WI, WV

Cost:

• To access this event, you must register with West Legal Ed Center
• You then register for the event, which is free if you enter Promotional Code AVW27

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November 20: What I Wish I'd Learned in Law School: Running the Ethical Office in the 21st Century

This freed continuing legal education webinar features practical discussion of the ethical rules and guidelines required in client relations, interviewing skills, attorney fee agreements, office systems, privacy policies, disclosures, conflicts of interest (waivable and non-waivable), fee sharing, proper use of client trust accounts, and office staff training.

Title:
What I Wish I'd Learned in Law School: Running the Ethical Office in the 21st Century
When/Where:
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
10:00a to 11:00a CST
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:
Depending on Jurisdiction, between 1 and 1.2 credits, mostly general but some ethics
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii (Under Approved Jurisdiction Policy), Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy), Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island (Note: Sponsor has not requested course accreditation), South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

State-By-State Credit Details.

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January 15: What's New for 2020: Labor and Employment Law

This free continuing legal education program in the Stamford office or via livestream presents highlights from an annual Labor and Employment fall seminar and a look to what’s new for 2020. Learn about important developments in several key areas and what factors to consider in your policies and practices as you begin the new year.
Topics will include:

• Workplace violence and termination safety precautions
• Minimum wage developments
• New paid FMLA Law and its requirements
• New sexual harassment prevention training requirements
• A look ahead in 2020 for legislation and the courts.

Title:
What's New for 2020: Labor and Employment Law
When/Where:
January 15, 2020
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
At Shipman & Goodwin Stamford Office
300 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
Also via Webinar - Register Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Speakers:
Daniel A. Schwartz, Jarad M. Lucan, Zachary A. Hummel, Keegan Drenosky
Credit:

• This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, of which 1.5 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
• Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one and a half hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.
• Other jurisdictions: you may be able to self-apply.

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