Monday, November 6, 2023

November 7: Billing 101: Best Practices for Running a Modern and Ethical Firm

Billing is one of the most critical aspects of running a law office, but it’s something that many lawyers ignore until it’s too late. Invoices get delayed by months; clients disappear into the wind instead of paying what they owe. Some things will always be out of your control, but you can absolutely minimize your risk of nonpayment— and reduce administrative stress — by automating your billing and properly managing your trust accounts.
Billing should no longer be the laborious task that it was of yesteryear. Technology now exists to make life easier, with more of an eye on compliance with your state bar. From basic strategies to utilizing billing automation with the aid of technology, this CLE is meant to take your practice to the next level.
Join attorney Jordan Turk as she takes you through her most effective billing strategies, including tips on what to do when you have way too much aged receivables on your books. All hope is not lost on getting paid from these clients!
In this free CLE webinar, you’ll learn:
  • How to automate your billing processes to make your billing run like clockwork
  • The most common ethical issues with billing practices, and how to avoid them
  • Proper trust account management and reporting, specifically addressing three-way trust account reconciliation
  • Strategies for obtaining payment from nonpaying clients, including templates to help you along the way.
Title:
Billing 101: Best Practices for Running a Modern and Ethical Firm
Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
1 PM CT • 11 AM PT • 2 PM ET
Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
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.
Credit:
This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 50 minutes of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. CLE credit has been applied for in the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. For states not listed above, you may still apply for reciprocity CLE credit if applicable.
By:
Smokeball

Sunday, November 5, 2023

December 5: The Price People Pay: Fines and Fees in New York

After a police officer killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, a Department of Justice investigation revealed that the police department there had engaged in racially discriminatory, aggressive policing practices driven in part by its reliance on fines and fees for revenue. Research since then has revealed that the problem goes far beyond Ferguson. 
Across the country and New York State, the pursuit and collection of fines and fees by law enforcement and the judiciary is often racially biased, imposed disproportionately on the poorest and most vulnerable communities, destructive for families, grossly inefficient as a solution to budget needs, and a powerful source of injustice. Lauren Jones, Legal & Policy Director of the National Center for Access to Justice, will lead this important public conversation about the harsh consequences of fines and fees, the campaign for change in New York State (including the End Predatory Court Fees Act), and the organized efforts that are dedicated to reversing these destructive policies in New York and across the nation.
Title:
The Price People Pay: Fines and Fees in New York
Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) Eastern Time
Register Now!
Speakers:
  • Antonya Jeffrey, New York State Director, Fines and Fees Justice Center
  • Andre Ward, Associate Vice President of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy, The Fortune Society
  • Claudia Wilner, Director of Litigation and Advocacy, National Center for Law and Economic Justice
  • Zach Ahmad, Senior Policy Counsel, New York Civil Liberties Union 
  • Moderator: Lauren Jones, Legal and Policy Director, National Center for Access to Justice.
By:
This event is presented in conjunction with National Center for Access to Justice, New York County Lawyers Association, and Fordham Law’s Access to Justice Initiative are chief sponsors of this event. The event is also co-sponsored by the Fordham Law’s Feerick Center for Social Justice and Fordham Law’s Center on Race, Law and Justice.
Credit:
1.5 hours/professional practice.

December 5: GDPR and U.S. Privacy Law Training

This training, aimed at attorneys, will consist of a comprehensive overview of the GDPR and U.S. State and Federal privacy legislation.
Title:
GDPR and U.S. Privacy Law Training
Webinar Date+Time:
December 5, 2023 – 11:00am-12:30pm ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - register now!
Also presented in-person: Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC.
By:
Dechert
Credit:
Applications for CLE credit are pending in NC and PA.

Friday, November 3, 2023

December 14: Wrangling the Devils in the Details: Resolving Line Item Constuction Disputes and More

Title:
Wrangling the Devils in the Details: Resolving Line Item Constuction Disputes and More
Date & Time:
December 14, 2023 
12:00 PM
Credit:
1 Hour General MCLE Credit
Speakers:
John Turner, Shaun Boss, and Jane Rheinheimer
Sponsor:
Collectively, mediators at West Coast Resolution Group, a division of the National Conflict Resolution Center, have participated in thousands of mediations and have witnessed countless strategies and practices used by lawyers in mediation.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

February 15: Hot Trends for Attorneys in HOA Mediations

Title:
Hot Trends for Attorneys in HOA Mediations
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 15, 2024 
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Credit:
1 Hour General MCLE Credit
Speakers:
Laura Kass-Moreno and Doug Barker
Sponsor:
Collectively, mediators at West Coast Resolution Group, a division of the National Conflict Resolution Center, have participated in thousands of mediations and have witnessed countless strategies and practices used by lawyers in mediation.

February 2: Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?

Environmental law intersects with many other practices, such as real estate, corporate transactions, banking, energy, infrastructure, and litigation, among others. 
This course will provide foundational knowledge of key environmental laws and regulations for attorneys who do not regularly practice in this area. The program will then provide background on environmental insurance coverage, the types of coverage historically offered as well as a discussion of litigation potential of types of policies and coverage. It will then cover some of the emerging issues in this area as well and court interpretations on some of the most controversial coverage issues. Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with environmental insurance claims as well as how best to manage client concerns in real estate transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions. 
This course will benefit any attorney new to this area as well as those looking for an update on some of the emerging issues in environmental insurance. After completing this course, you will be able to: 
• Identify environmental issues that intersect with insurance and business risks. 
• Identify the types of polices and exclusions in an environmental insurance claim. 
• Utilize environmental insurance resources to obtain the best outcome for your clients.
Title:
Pollution Insurance: Are you covered?
Webinar Date And Time:
February 2, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
Robin McManigal
Aaron Eberle
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

January 31: M&A Year In Review: Utilizing Research Tools To Identify Trends in the Deal Market

The M&A market has been on a wild ride. Strong economics - like low interest rates, consistent equity markets, and record private equity fundraising - have driven dealmaking to record levels. But are there clouds on the horizon? This course will review various macro trends impacting the market as well as the practice of M&A law -- including topics such as national security review of foreign investment transactions, the rise of representations & warranties insurance COVID-19 impacts on M&A terms, global conflict, and more. Along the way, attendees will receive instruction on tools available to assist them in tracking market trends, locating precedent, and analyzing what’s market on key deal terms.
Title:
M&A Year In Review: Utilizing Research Tools To Identify Trends in the Deal Market
Webinar Dates And Times:
January 31, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ben Knuth
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

November 3: The New AI: The Legal and Ethical Implications of ChatGPT and Other Emerging Technologies

Will lawyers and doctors soon be replaced by robots? Will the new AI forever change the way universities teach and conduct classes? Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, specifically generative AI, such as the ChatGPT chatbot, present a new approach to creating and obtaining information, including legal, medical, and other professional services. For example, an AI-powered robot designed by iFlyTech recently became the first machine to pass a medical licensing exam. In February 2023, the world’s first robot lawyer will represent a client in a U.S. courtroom.
This symposium will be the first to confront the latest developments in artificial intelligence within the legal and neuroscientific contexts. Experts in technology, robotics, neuroscience, and law will be speaking about the implications of this new AI technology on the legal industry and the many regulatory and ethical concerns it presents.
Title:
The New AI: The Legal and Ethical Implications of ChatGPT and Other Emerging Technologies
Presented by The Fordham Law Review and the Neuroscience and Law Center
Date/Time:
Friday, November 3, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (ET)
Register Now!
Speakers:
By:
Fordham Law School
Credit:
6 CLE Credits: 4 Ethics and Professionalism Credits, 1 Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias Credit, & 1 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection Ethics Credit.
The documentation doesn't say which state CLE credit has been applied for, but typically Fordham programs meet the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 transitional and nontransitional professional practice credit. In many other jurisdictions, you may be able to self-apply for credit.

November 2: The Latest Changes in Copyrights & Trademarks

In 2020, legislation was passed that changes the landscape of trademark and copyright law. Various provisions of the new laws have gone into effect on a rolling basis over the past nearly two years. 
This webinar will give attendees an overview of these legislative updates, their effects, and related case law developments.
During this webinar, the presenter will cover these topics and more:
  • The Trademark Modernization Act
  • New Mechanisms for Trademark Enforcement
  • The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act
  • The Copyright Claims Board.
Our presenter will be Fitch Even partner Danielle K. Muñoz.
Title:
The Latest Changes in Copyrights & Trademarks
When:
November 2, 2023
9:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. MDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12 noon EDT.
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
Dani Muñoz’s practice focuses on trademark and copyright clearance and prosecution, brand protection, and general IP counseling. She has commercial and trademark litigation experience in federal court and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and regularly handles cease-and-desist letters and settlement negotiations.
Presented by:
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
Credit:
CLE credit has been approved for California and Illinois and is pending in Nebraska. Other states may also award CLE credit upon attendee request. There is no fee to attend, but please note registration is required.

November 1+2: Employer Summit 2023: New Workplace Challenges

Employers continue to face a new and ever-growing array of challenges, ranging from the use of artificial intelligence to standard employment agreement provisions, religious, disability, and pregnancy accommodations, and managing today’s hybrid workforce, to the role of ESG and DEI initiatives, physical and cyber security, new forms of discrimination claims, and the Biden administration’s impact on unions, the labor shortage, and other federal workplace regulations. Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment Department invites you to attend our third annual employer summit, which will be a virtual event taking place over two partial days. This dynamic program also includes practical and strategic sessions offering discussions and solutions for workplace issues and the challenges posed by increased regulation on the federal, state, and local levels.
Topics:
  • Artificial Intelligence and Biometrics: Risks, Rewards, and Best Practices
  • Physical and Cyber Security In (and Out) of the Workplace
  • Discrimination: New Frontiers and Developments
  • What You Need to Know About the ‘S’ in ESG
  • Accommodating Employees: Religion, Disability, and Pregnancy
  • Problematic Provisions in Employee Agreements
  • Best Practices for Conducting Workplace Investigations
  • Managing the Post-Pandemic Workforce of Today and Tomorrow
  • The Biden Administration: Unions, Benefits, Immigration, and the Politics of the Biden Agenda
  • Views from the Employee Side: What an Employee’s Lawyer Looks For
  • Government Agency Roundtable.
Title:
Employer Summit 2023: New Workplace Challenges
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2, 2023 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. EDT Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now:
Credit:
CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
By:
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.