December 14: Compassionate Release in Pennsylvania: How to Represent Terminally Ill Incarcerated People on their Medical Transfer Petitions

This CLE program will provide attendees with an overview of Pennsylvania's Medical Transfer Statute (Compassionate Release), the mechanism by which individuals who are terminally ill and have a prognosis of less than a year to live may petition a criminal court to be released to a medical facility or to home hospice care. In the 13 year period following the enactment of the current statute, it is estimated that only 35 people have been successful in getting released.
Pennsylvania has one of the oldest populations of incarcerated people in the country, and the need for attorneys to take these kinds of cases is dire. Staff attorneys from the Abolitionist Law Center will provide an overview of the statute, discuss the best strategies for success in bringing these cases before a criminal court and providing support to families post-release, as well as providing an analysis of the crisis of aging people in Pennsylvania and what you can do to help.
There will also be a discussion about the ethical challenges in supporting medical autonomy and decision making at the end of life. By the end of the presentation, attorneys will be equipped to represent incarcerated individuals in these matters, and will be eligible to join a mailing list for pro bono case referrals.
Title:
Compassionate Release in Pennsylvania: How to Represent Terminally Ill Incarcerated People on their Medical Transfer Petitions
Webinar Date+Time:
December 14, 2022
2:30 – 5:00pm ET
The webconference will be run via Microsoft Teams.
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By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NJ, NY, and PA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some states.

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November 15: Embrace the Robots: Automate Law Firm Tasks + Grow Your Practice

Non-billable tasks are necessary - but they shouldn't occupy your every waking hour (or the firm's profit margins). That's where automation comes in.
Automation is a term that has been overused and may sound intimidating, but in reality, it's simple - automation means specialized technology to quickly complete common legal tasks. For instance, Find & Replace in Word is a great function, but it's not designed to rapidly and expertly update documents. Legal document automation is meant for just that purpose.
Join Smokeball's dynamic duo - Jordan Turk, attorney and Smokeball legal technology advisor, and Chelsey Lambert, author and Smokeball VP of special projects - for this free CLE webinar. They'll share how automation helps you streamline repetitive law firm tasks and focus on high-impact work that grows your business.
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:

• How document automation can help you produce, version, store and submit legal documents like pleadings, motions, orders and discovery requests and responses
• How to align your automated technology with your law firm's processes and build firm-wide efficiencies, including billing procedures
• How automation reduces the risk of possible compliance, ethical, malpractice and security.

Title:

Embrace the Robots: Automate Law Firm Tasks + Grow Your Practice
Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET

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Speakers:
Jordan Turk is a practicing attorney in Texas, and is also the Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes appeals, pre and postnuptial agreements, as well as complex property division and highly contentious custody cases. In addition, Jordan has given CLEs across the country on topics ranging from client relationships to proper trust account management. Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies. She then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston, Jordan discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball. Jordan has authored and co-authored many articles that you can find in various state bar publications and around the internet. Passionate about giving back to her community, Jordan makes a point of taking pro bono cases whenever possible.
Chelsey Lambert, Author and VP of Smokeball Special Projects: A passionate marketing and business development specialist Chelsey has dedicated her career to serving legal technology providers. Her over fourteen-year tenure includes an impressive record of executing programs as a leader in sales, marketing, operations and product development. During which times, she also served as a Practice Management Advisor for the Chicago Bar Association, authored the 2017 Legal technology Buyers Guide, Co-Authored the Legal Operations Field Guide series while garnering praise as a nationally renowned legal technology speaker and ABA TECHSHOW faculty member.
To accelerate growth within the legal vertical, Chelsey Lambert joined forces with her Legal Tech Media Group (LTMG) Co-Founder, Cathy Kenton. Her focus as a Chief Tactical Officer is to oversee the successful execution of all marketing and sales projects for clients. An Enterprise HubSpot Marketing and Sales Certified Agency Professional for her experience implementing automation, workflows and sales optimization programs delivers consistent results and ROI for LTMG clients.
Credit:
The live presentation of this webinar is eligible for 1.0 CLE Credit in Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Florida and are pending approval in the jurisdiction of California. We will have additional CLE certification details available during the webinar.
By:
Smokeball

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November 7, 11+22: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts

American business man and former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer once stated, “The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it is all about potential.” The goal of this course today is to harnessing the potential as attorneys to learn things about online legal research you didn’t think you could learn before. This course is going to be a deeper dive into online legal research. 

According to the model rules of professional conduct, attorneys need to maintain competency, and a component of maintaining competency is to keep abreast of the benefits and risks of relevant technology. By the end of this course you all will be made aware of advanced online legal research methods to harness your potential as a researcher and to maintain a standard of competency in the legal profession. After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discover how online legal research can assist you in search methodology
• Leverage provided connections, common terms, and formatting of content.
• Obtain visual representations of the validity of cases and statutes.
• Learn how online legal research platforms provide organization methods, delivery methods, and recovery methods so you can better maintain your research.
• Gather information by practice area, topic, jurisdiction or publisher.
• Realize alternative and advanced ways to begin research with statutes.
• Acquire archived materials in multiple ways.
• Find connections between results of separate searches.

Title:
Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts
Webinar Dates And Times:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 11/7/2022
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 11/11/2022
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time - 11/22/2022

Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

November 11: Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty

Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise at law firms. Whether aware or not, recent studies show that a high proportion of the largest law firms in the U.S. have experienced a data breach. As custodians of a treasure trove of highly valuable and sensitive information, law firms make prime targets for cyber criminals. With growing awareness of cybersecurity concerns within the legal community, bar associations are issuing guidance for shoring up defenses and meeting professional obligations in dealing with cyberthreats. This program will review attorneys ethical duties with respect to cybersecurity, recent guidelines and practical guidance for meeting these responsibilities and resources for researching further.
Title:
Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty
Webinar Dates And Times:

November 11, 2022
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Kristen Baginski
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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December 9: The 3rd Annual Veritext CLE Webinar Showcase

Title:
The 3rd Annual Veritext CLE Webinar Showcase

Date/Time:
December 9, 2022
Four One-Hour Programs: 

Legal Tech Lab
Gain working knowledge of today’s top legal tools during this technological practicum full of live step-by-step demonstrations. Ideal for paralegals and legal teams interested in learning the details of remote proceeding, exhibit management and video clip technologies.
9AM Pacific | 10AM Mountain | 11AM Central | 12PM Eastern
Speaker: Mike Murray
Credit:
One (1) General CLE Credit | DOWNLOAD THE COURSE OUTLINE
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Social Media: Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions
How much will that tweet cost you?
According to West Law data social media evidence in cases has tripled in recent years. Discover how this rapidly growing area of communication could affect your cases including topics like the risks associated with social networking, how to capture web evidence, what the ABA has to say, and cautions when “friending” a court official.
10:30AM Pacific | 11:30AM Mountain | 12:30PM Central | 1:30PM Eastern
Speaker: Josh Kevine, Esq
One (1) Ethics CLE Credit
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Let's Get Technical: Data Security Ethics
One in four law firms has had some sort of data breach costing them an average of $4 million dollars. We’ve assessed the benefits and risks associated with relevant technological advancements and compiled this course about maintaining firm and client confidentiality and avoiding accidental or inadvertent disclosure. This seminar discusses the security challenges and rewards of various technologies and some best practices for protecting private data in a world of rapidly spreading information technology. We’ll cover topics like: securely connecting to a depo in realtime, emailing securely, security measures when using cell phones or email, ransomeware and data loss, responding to real or potential hacks and ways to shield your data from hackers.
12PM Pacific | 1PM Mountain | 2PM Central | 3PM Eastern
Speaker: Dave Roberts & Tom Towey
One (1) Ethics CLE Credit 
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Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams To Detecting Deep Fakes
The use of audiovisual technology is on the rise, including in litigation. With the increased adoption of remote depositions, video capture of testimony and associated exhibits, litigators can leverage AV evidence more effectively in their cases. From gathering video evidence, to create clips for trial, this session will explore the latest, cutting-edge video technology available. In this seminar we will review:

• Advanced Web Cameras for Virtual Proceedings
• Creating Video Annotations
• 360° Video Site Visits
• Virtual Reality Site Visits
• Deep Fake Detection
• Creating Video Clips for Trial

1:30PM Pacific | 2:30PM Mountain | 3:30PM Central | 4:30PM Eastern
Speaker: Mike Murray
One (1) General CLE Credit | DOWNLOAD COURSE OUTLINE
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Speaker Biographies

• MIKE MURRAY
• Veritext Director of Technical and Creative Solutions Mike’s technical expertise includes proficiency in software across the entire spectrum of legal applications. As the former president and founder of the realtime software company, Transcript Manager Pro, he is also an integral member of the Veritext product development team.
• This team is dedicated to examining industry and technological trends in order to create leading edge programs and applications to facilitate the litigation process. In addition, Mike travels throughout the nation providing expert, informative, entertaining and educational CLEs, educational instruction, and product demonstrations to legal professionals. He is a regular speaker at a variety of legal events and has been published in several industry publications.
• DAVID ROBERTS, Veritext Director of Sales, Carolinas, has been immersed in the court reporting field his entire life and comes from a family of reporters. His career spans over 20 years as a legal videographer, court reporter, and trial technician. David graduated Cum Laude from Northwood University with a Bachelor of Business Management and Court Reporting degree. As a Certified Realtime Reporter, David traveled the country on large construction cases originating out of SC and has participated in thousands of depositions. After over a decade, David saw a need for lawyers to create visually compelling cases for judges and juries that included graphics and trial technology. He established AWR Trial Solutions to assist lawyers with their mediation and trial presentation needs – from courtroom setup to sophisticated and compelling legal presentations. With over 130 jury trials conducted and countless mediations, he is considered an expert in the field of trial technology. In 2019, David’s companies joined Veritext, LLC, as the industry leader in litigation technology. He now serves as Director of the Carolinas, overseeing efforts in the region, and speaks at many Bar Associations meetings both locally and nationally.
• TOM TOWEY, Veritext Director of Sales, Southeast Tom joined Veritext Legal Solutions in March 2018 and serves as the SE Regional Sales Director for Georgia and Alabama. His primary responsibility is to provide an impeccable client experience through people, process and innovation. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day sales operations, Tom travels throughout the Southeast educating clients and providing product demonstrations on new deposition technology. His background includes over 25 years of experience in the legal industry with NightRider, IKON and Ricoh Legal - supporting clients with both document management and discovery needs. He grew up in Mobile, AL and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Management. Tom currently lives in Lawrenceville, GA.
• CLARE FOLEY, Veritext Director of Sales, Northern California and Washington State. As Director of Sales, Clare leads a dynamic group of service and technology focused professionals who provide solutions to law firms and corporations of all sizes. Over the last 25 years in the legal services industry, Clare has become a hands-on strategist with a commitment to bringing innovative discovery and trial-focused technology to clients. Clare is an accomplished transformational leader as well as a renowned speaker who routinely provides CLEs to Veritext clients and addresses at industry events. Clare is also a contributing author to several trade publications.

By:

Veritext

Credit:

Check the credit in the registration form for each program. You may be able to self-apply in other states.

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November 10: Immigration Pro Bono: You Don’t Need to Know It All on Day One

The presentation aims to deliver tailored guidance for advocates considering guidance for advocates considering immigration cases or those who have current immigration cases and are looking for additional resources and guidance.
Title:
Immigration Pro Bono: You Don’t Need to Know It All on Day One

Webinar Date+Time: 

November 10, 2022
2 PM EST
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By:
American Bar Association.
Cost:
Free; registration is limited
Credit:
The ABA will seek 1.00 general CLE credit hours in 60-minute states, and 1.20 general CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
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November 9: National Security Review Of Foreign Investment Transactions

While bipartisan legislative successes have been few and far between in our highly-charged political environment, a general consensus on the need to provide a stronger framework for reviewing foreign investment in US companies led to the passage of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (‘FIRRMA’) in the summer of 2018. The issuance of a final rule in January 2020 implementing FIRRMA subsequently crystallized the process for CFIUS review of inbound transactions. This seminar will review the landscape leading to FIRRMA, the highpoints of the new regulatory process, and provide an update on recent developments as changing national security concerns continue to provide calls for additional regulatory changes. It will also offer significant instruction on techniques for researching various aspects of this topic—from legislation to regulation and even how to analyze market examples of CFIUS approval clauses in M&A agreements.
Title:
National Security Review Of Foreign Investment Transactions
Webinar Dates And Times:
November 9, 2022

1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Ben Knuth
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin; you may be able to apply for credit in other states that allow online credits. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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November 9: Current Trends in Landlord-Tenant Subrogation Claims

This webinar will discuss current trends in landlord vs tenant subrogation claims. The presenters will provide an overview of the following: The implied co-insured doctrine The three approaches courts across the country take in interpreting and analyzing the implied co-insured doctrine Real examples of lease provisions and how they can help or hurt a subrogating carrier’s ability to recovery Lease challenges and strategies to overcome these obstacles
Title:
Current Trends in Landlord-Tenant Subrogation Claims

Webinar Date+Time:

November 9, 2022
11:00 a.m. EST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in FL, NC, WV, and DE. 

CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. 

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

Speakers:

Marisa L. Saber and Matthew F. Policastro

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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December 7: Disrupting the Probation to Incarceration Pathway: Translating Research into Action

Although probation is intended to help people succeed in the community, the reality is that probation can also serve as a pathway to incarceration. In Confined and Costly, the Council of State Governments (CSG) estimated that 45% of prison admissions nationwide are due to violations of probation or parole. In Minnesota, CSG estimated that proportion may be as high as 60% and also found that people who are Black and Native American are overrepresented in Minnesota’s criminal system. Thus, probation can be a pathway to incarceration that impacts Black and Native American communities more harshly than other groups.

In 2019, the Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice and Ramsey County Community Corrections (RCCC) partnered together for the Reducing Revocations Challenge, a national project aimed at understanding the factors leading to probation violations and revocations. This webinar will detail the findings from the project as well as the recommendations developed by the project advisory committee for disrupting the probation to incarceration pathway in Ramsey County, Minnesota (located in the Twin Cities). This webinar will also describe the work currently underway to implement the recommendations, with a focus on how RCCC is working with its partners in the criminal legal system and members of the community to make systemwide changes with the goal of fostering greater success for people on probation. 

Title:

Disrupting the Probation to Incarceration Pathway: Translating Research into Action
Creating Transformative Change: Robina Institute 10th Anniversary Series

Date + Time of Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar:

December 7, 2022

11:00 am to 12:30 pm CT

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Speakers:

• Kelly Lyn Mitchell, Executive Director at the Robina Institute
• Victoria Lawson, Research Project Director at the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance
• Leah Bower, Evaluation Supervisor for Ramsey County Community Corrections
• Lily Hanrath, Research Fellow at the Robina Institute
• Edward Hauck, Planning and Evaluation Analyst for Ramsey County Community Corrections
• Judge Reynaldo A. Aligada, Jr., Judge, Second Judicial District
• Corey Hazelton, Assistant Division Director-Adult Field Services at Ramsey County Community Corrections
• Chris Mba, Racial and Health Equity Planner at Ramsey County Community Corrections
• Lyle H. Iron Moccasin GCDF, Outreach/Re-Entry Coordinator for the American Indian OIC/Takoda Institute.

Credit:

Minnesota: 1.5 standard CLE credits have been approved. 

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

By:

University of Minnesota Law School

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December 7: Path to Permanent Residency: PERM

Join David Adams of Cozen O'Connor’s Immigration Policy and Strategy Practice for this webinar on the PERM process. If you are considering sponsoring an employee for the permanent residency process, it is important to know what you are getting yourself into. In this session, we will deep dive into the PERM process, including an overview and detailed description of each step of the process, and answer any questions you might have.
Title:
Path to Permanent Residency: PERM

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and PA.
MN CLE has been applied for approval.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speaker:

David S. Adams

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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