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Sunday, October 1, 2023

October 24: ESG and Corporate Governance: What We Know, What We Think, and What Comes Next

Please join us virtually for this Distinguished Environmental Law Speaker Series event, featuring Presidential Professor Lisa Fairfax, who is also co-director of the Institute for Law and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

This series brings nationally and internationally known environmental scholars to Widener Law Commonwealth to deliver presentations to the law school community on a variety of timely and important environmental topics. One substantive CLE credit will be offered.

Title:
ESG and Corporate Governance: What We Know, What We Think, and What Comes Next
Date & Time:

October 24, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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

Also Available Via Distance Learning

By:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School. This series is sponsored by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

Speaker:

Lisa M. Fairfax
Lisa M. Fairfax is the Presidential Professor and a co-director of the Institute for Law & Economics (ILE). Fairfax teaches courses in the business area including Corporations, Contracts, Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”), and seminars in securities law and corporate governance. Fairfax’s research and scholarly interests include corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, board-shareholder engagement, board composition and diversity, board oversight of ESG, shareholder engagement and activism, affinity fraud, and securities.
In addition to her many book chapters, Fairfax has authored a text book, BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, published by Foundation Press, and co-authored a text book, SECURITIES LITIGATION, ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE: CASES AND MATERIALS Donna Nagy and Veronica Root Martinez, published by West Academic Press. Fairfax’s book Shareholder Democracy: A Primer on Shareholder Activism and Participation is a seminal work on shareholder activism. Fairfax is the author of many law review articles including her article voted one of the ten best corporate and securities articles of 2019, The Securities Law Implications of Financial Illiteracy. In 2017, the Business Associations Section of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) awarded Fairfax the “Outstanding Mentor Award” in recognition of her scholarship and commitment to mentoring others in the profession. In 2016, the Minority Group Section of the AALS awarded Professor Fairfax the “Trailblazer Award” in recognition of her teaching and scholarly contributions to the profession and has been voted teacher of the year several times throughout her academic career.
Fairfax currently serves as a public governor on the Board of Governors of the Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA). Fairfax previously served as a member of the Investor Advisory Committee of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Fairfax also is a former member of both the National Adjudicatory Council of FINRA, where she served as chair of its subcommittee on waivers, and FINRA’s NASDAQ Market Regulation Committee.

Credits:

One substantive CLE credit available in Pennsylvania (subject to approval).

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

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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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October 18: Challenges to Decisional Independence: Lessons from the Immigration Courts

Please join us for this event, featuring Steven A. Morley, retired immigration judge with the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Philadelphia (EOIR).
Judge Morley will discuss challenges to the independence of agency adjudicators, drawing on his experience in the immigration courts, including his removal from a pending case during the Trump Administration. In 2022, Judge Morley returned to private practice. He is also an adjunct instructor of immigration law at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Drexel University.
During his time as a judge, he adjudicated a wide variety of applications for relief from removal and rendered written and oral decisions on complex immigration law questions. He also served as an adjudicating official for attorney disciplinary matters brought by EOIR.
Prior to taking the bench, Judge Morley practiced immigration law as a founding partner of Morley, Surin and Griffin. Before entering private practice, he served as a federal and state court public defender with the Defender Association of Philadelphia, and successfully argued Mitchell v. United States, 536 U.S. 314 (1999) before the U.S. Supreme Court, which extended the Fifth amendment right to remain silent at sentencing.
Title:
Challenges to Decisional Independence: Lessons from the Immigration Courts with Judge Steven Morley
Date & Time:

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
4 - 5pm EDT

A Zoom link will be provided to virtual registrants via an email from Eventbrite.

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

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This event is sponsored by the Law and Government Institute, Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Speaker:

Steven A. Morley was appointed an Immigration Judge with the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Philadelphia in December 2010 by Attorney General Eric Holder. He retired from the bench on July 1, 2022. During his more than eleven and a half years as a judge he adjudicated a wide variety of applications for relief from removal and rendered written and oral decisions on complex questions of immigration law. He also served as an adjudicating official for attorney disciplinary matters brought by EOIR.
Prior to taking the bench, Judge Morley practiced immigration law as a founding partner of Morley, Surin & Griffin for nearly eight of his twenty-seven years in private practice. Before entering private practice in 1983, Judge Morley was a federal and state court public defender with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He successfully argued Mitchell v. United States, 526 U.S. 314 (1999) before the United States Supreme Court, extending the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent at sentencing, as well as argued numerous cases before the Third Circuit and other United States Circuit Courts of Appeal and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
He was an editor of the Immigration & Nationality Handbook (AILA) for many years, is the author of the chapter on Immigration Appeals in the Third Circuit Appellate Practice Manual (PBI), and frequently lectured on immigration matters. He was Chapter Chair of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and was appointed to two terms on the national AILA/EOIR Liaison Committee. He served as Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, and served for more than a decade on the Board of Directors of HIAS Pennsylvania (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society), including a term as the HIAS Board President.
Judge Morley is an adjunct professor at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Drexel University where he has taught Immigration Law, Refugee & Asylum Law, Immigration Litigation and Sentencing Law.

Credits:

1 substantive Pennsylvania CLE credit is available.

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

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October 11: Risk Management

On October 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Thomas Zaydon will present a one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Risk Management, for all legal professionals.

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

Evaluate closed claims data to identify patterns and trends in malpractice risk
Discuss the importance of patient selection criteria and screening for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Identify risk reduction strategies to address unrealistic patient expectations, patient complaints, and requests for refunds/waivers
Identify best practices for managing social media and advertising risks.

Title:
Risk Management
Date/Time:
October 11, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

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Speaker:

Credit:

This webinar was approved for CLE credit in CA, NJ, PA, and IL.
Many states allow attorneys to self-apply for credit: see State Rules

By:
The TASA Group, Inc.

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October 25: Firearm Litigation: Obstacles, Potential Pathways, and Insurance Coverage

Topics for Discussion: Part 1. Statutory and constitutional obstacles to civil litigation:
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and the Second Amendment
A. Theories of Recovery
1. Public nuisance
2. Unfair trade practices
3. Recent litigation scorecard
B. Federal Statutory Immunity
1. The Structure of PLCAA
2. PLCAA’s predicate exception
3. State firearms nuisance statutes
4. Unresolved questions
C. The Second Amendment
1. The Bruen decision
2. Gun industry regulation post Bruen
3. Implications for gun industry litigation
Part 2. Insurance Coverage and the Firearm Industry
A. Types of Insurance Coverage
1. Property
2. General Liability
3. Active Shooter
4. Other
B. Coverage Issues
1. PLCAA and Its Exceptions
2. Deductibles, Retentions, and Policy Limits
3. Self-Insurance and Captive Insurance
4. Excess Insurance
5. Exclusions
6. Bankruptcy

Title:

Firearm Litigation: Obstacles, Potential Pathways, and Insurance Coverage

Date+Time:
October 25, 2023

2:00-4:30 p.m. ET

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Speakers:
Moderator: Amy Gallent, Retired CEO and President, Catalina U.S. Insurance Services Ltd. Professor Hillel Y. Levin, Alex W. Smith Professor of Law & UGA Law in Atlanta Director Professor Timothy Lytton, Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development, Regents’ Professor & Professor of Law, Center for Law, Health & Society, Georgia State University College of Law Sean McCabe, Esq., Anderson Kill, New York, NY Allen R. Wolff, Esq., Anderson Kill, New York, NY
CLE Credit:

California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas

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Perrin Conferences.

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October 19: Autonomous Vehicles Symposium 2023: Resilient Disruption

COVID. Geopolitical tensions. Supply chain disruptions. Regulatory challenges. Shifting timelines. To bring a disruptive technology to market means enduring all these barriers to entry and more. RSHC’s Autonomous Vehicles Symposium 2023 gathers together serious disruptors in the autonomous vehicles space to strategize about these very issues.
Join us for this complimentary CLE symposium on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 2:00-3:30 pm ET.
Topics for Discussion:

Cybersecurity & Data Breach – Mitigating future and current data risks to protect information and ensure user safety.
Product Liability & Litigation Avoidance – Addressing corporate policies, litigation prevention and cost minimization, and leveraging AI tools for litigation foresight.
Connectivity, AI, & Supply Chain Challenges – Navigating shifting tides in the regulatory landscape to build proactive technological partnerships.

To register for this complimentary symposium click here.

Title:

Autonomous Vehicles Symposium 2023: Resilient Disruption

Date+Time:
October 19, 2023
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Matthew Corwin, Managing Director, Guidepost Solutions LLC
Ani Kelkar, Associate Partner, McKinsey Center for Future Mobility
Kristina Menton, COO, Opener Aero
Francesca Rodriguez, Managing Counsel for Vehicle Safety, Lucid Motors
Dr. Maria Saenz, Director of MIT's Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab
Nicole Sivieri, Vice President of Shared Economy & Mobility, Marsh McLennan
Jennifer Steeve, Partner and Co-Leader of the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Team, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila
Dmitry Tolstinev, Senior Associate, McKinsey Center for Future Mobility

CLE Credit:

Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Perrin Conferences.

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December 1: CLE Extreme! (4 1-hour sessions)

FOUR COMPLIMENTARY CLE WEBINARS ALL IN ONE DAY! Titles:
Groundbreaking Video Tech
Four sessions on Friday, December 1, 2023

1. Groundbreaking Video Tech
12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT
Description: 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.
ONE (1) GENERAL CLE CREDIT*
Presented By: Mike Murray
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2. Social Media Ethics
1:30PM ET / 12:30PM CT / 11:30AM MT / 10:30AM PT
Description: You're gonna like it! This course is a review of the pervasive world of social media providing counsel with focused information on its integral presence in the practice of law from an ethical, discovery, evidentiary and practice perspective.
ONE (1) ETHICS CLE CREDIT*
Presented By: Clare Foley

3PM ET / 2PM CT / 1PM MT / 12PM PT

Description: Stay secure. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct make clear that lawyers have a duty to be competent not only in the law and its practice but also in technology. Discover how to maintain firm and client confidentiality, send files securely and avoid accidental or inadvertent disclosure.

ONE (1) ETHICS CLE CREDIT
Presented By: Dave Roberts & Tom Towey

4. From Pages to Pixels
4:30PM ET / 3:30PM CT / 2:30PM MT / 1:30PM PT
Description: Embrace the future with our comprehensive guide to Deposition Technology. This course offers an in-depth look at the digital transformation in the legal field, from the shift to digital transcripts and exhibits to the rise of virtual depositions. Learn about the latest tools and platforms, including 3D environments for site visits, and understand the ethical and security considerations in this digital age.

ONE (1) GENERAL CLE CREDIT*
Presented By: Mike Murray

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Veritext

October 6, 24+27: Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law

In the words of former GE CEO, Jack Welch, “If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete.” This CLE covers how technology has changed the practice of law and how we can (and should) use analytics to our transactional and litigation advantage.
• Review the ethical rules pertaining to legal research.
• Examine how analytics have changed our application of model rules of professional responsibility.
• Understand new technology “buzzwords”.
• Understand how an
alytics and artificial intelligence are applied in both professional and legal world.
• Examine how to use and apply analytics in a legal case.
Title:
Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law
Webinar Dates And Times:

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Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

October 10: 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. 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:
October 10, 2023

3:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time

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Speaker:
Shelby Boyd
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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October 11+25: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making.

Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Analyze the nature of AI, how it is being used in employment decision-making and emerging issues.

2. Recognize the impact of EEOC and USDOJ concerns and guidelines involving the use of AI in employment decisions.

3. Understand Federal, State, and Local Regulations in effect

4. Discuss the future of AI in employment and a look forward.
Title:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions
Webinar Dates And Times:

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Speaker:
Jonathan Henley
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
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LexisNexis

October 18: Hip-Hop and the Law

From Jay-Z rapping about overzealous cops in “99 Problems” to Kendrick Lamar rapping about black survival in the face of injustice in “Alright”—hip hop artists, sometimes called the “black CNN”—have both reported on the struggle for equality, and suggested how law and policy need to change. And some legal scholars have taken note.

This panel features several of those scholars—all contributors to Fight the Power: Law and Policy Through Hip-Hop Songs—who will show that hip-hop has a lot to say about the law, and that more of us should listen.
Title:
Fordham Law School’s Center on Race, Law and Justice presents
Hip-Hop and the Law
Date/Time:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Via Zoom Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

Deborah N. Archer Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Clinical Programs; Professor of Clinical Law; Faculty Director of the Community Equity Lab, New York University School of Law
Frank Rudy Cooper, William S. Boyd Professor of Law; Director, Program on Race, Gender & Policing, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Gregory S. Parks, Professor of Law, Wake Forest Law
Catherine E. Smith, Professor of Law; Chauncey G. Wilson Memorial Research Chair, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Etienne C. Toussaint, Associate Professor of Law, University of South Carolina Law School
Moderator: Prof. Bennett Capers, Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Professor of Law; Director, Center on Race, Law, and Justice
Moderator: Afrika Owes '24, J.D. Candidate, Fordham Law School; Deborah A. Batts Scholar

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This program is presented in conjunction with the Fordham Black Law Students Association and the Latin American Law Students Association.
Credit:
CLE credit for this program is pending in accordance with the requirements of the New York State and New Jersey State Boards CLE Board for a maximum of 2.0 credits. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

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