December 3: Asylum and Climate Change: Factual Development in Climate-Related Claims

Please join the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS) for a webinar exploring the intersection of climate-related displacement and the U.S. asylum framework. 

 An estimated 90% of the world’s refugees come from the countries most vulnerable to, and least prepared for, the impacts of climate change. The UN Refugee Agency—and even the U.S. government—have both recognized that people fleeing harms in the context of climate change may have valid claims for asylum. But how do you elicit relevant facts to ensure protection for individuals displaced in the context of the climate emergency? 

What types of questions do you ask when screening for climate-related harms? 

 Factual development is essential to develop any claim for asylum, but the process can be more difficult and time intensive than many advocates expect. This is especially true for climate-related claims. 

 Using real-world examples from Haiti to elucidate how climate-related factors may interact with other forms of persecution, this webinar will focus on how to identify and analyze U.S. asylum claims involving climate change and environmental disasters, including rapid- and slower-onset climate events, and how to elicit and incorporate critical facts to support such claims. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance via the registration form, and also during live Q&A.

Title:
Asylum and Climate Change: Factual Development in Climate-Related Claims

Date + Time:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 

2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 12:00 PM MT | 11:00 AM PT
Webinar - Register Now! 

(Please register by Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PST.)

By:
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies

Presenters:
Peter Habib, Staff Attorney and Julie Wands Bourdoiseau, Staff Attorney

Credit:
1 General CA MCLE
You may be able to self-apply in other states.

By:
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies
This webinar is geared towards a legal advocate audience.

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October 29: Medical Device Regulation: Going from Bad to Worse . . . or Better? with George Horvath

Innovations in medical device technology hold the potential to improve health outcomes across the populace. But these same innovations can inflict widespread harm; by some estimates, medical devices caused 1.7 million injuries and 83,000 deaths between 2008 and 2017. Hence, we need for a regulatory system that ensures safety while simultaneously permitting—or ideally, fostering—innovation. Over the past half-century, Congress and the FDA have created a unique and complex regulatory system that seeks to achieve these goals. But according to many critics, this system is far too lax, allowing devices to reach the market without an adequate assessment of safety; others maintain that FDA regulation is stifling innovation and depriving patients of valuable technology.
This talk will focus on some of the perennial shortcomings of medical device regulation, on how the regulatory framework might be altered to achieve its goals, and, in an era of changing administrative priorities and limited agency resources, on how we might begin to move forward.
Title:
Medical Device Regulation: Going from Bad to Worse . . . or Better? with George Horvath
The Elena and Miles Zaremski Law Medicine Forum
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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(In-Person for Students; Virtual for Non-Students)
Speaker:

George Horvath

George Horvath joined the UC Law SF faculty as an Associate Professor of Law in 2024. His scholarship combines his background as a practicing physician and medical scholar with empirical and doctrinal legal analysis to study the fraught intersections of law and health care. His work examines the ways in which statutory, regulatory, and implementation choices about the FDA’s role in regulating medical devices and drugs has impacted safety and innovation. Prior to joining the UC Law SF faculty, Professor Horvath was an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Akron School of Law. He was a postdoctoral Fellow in Public Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. He clerked for Judge John T. Noonan, Jr. on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Professor Horvath earned his J.D. at Berkeley Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the California Law Review. Prior to his legal career, Professor Horvath earned his M.D. at Temple University Medical School and practiced as a cardiologist specializing in the study and treatment of heart rhythm disorders.
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:

• Ohio: 1 hour of online CLE credit, pending approval
• Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self-apply to your credit-granting authority.

Cost:
Free and open to the public.

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October 29: Hail of a Problem: Holding the Line Against the Hail Claim Hustle

Title:
Hail of a Problem: Holding the Line Against the Hail Claim Hustle 

This webinar will focus on tools to navigate the rising wave of hail claim disputes. The presenters will discuss common ways contractors and public adjusters often distort the hail claims process through padded repair scopes, manipulated documentation, and strategic delays that pressure insurers into higher payouts.

The presenters will provide insight into jurisdiction-specific red flags, regulatory trends, and practical claim-handling techniques to defend against opportunistic claims, while maintaining compliance and fairness. The webinar will also highlight key legal trends, including the rise of Assignment of Benefits, expanded restrictions on unauthorized adjusting, and growing bad faith risks in hail-prone states.

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, OR, and NV. 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:

Paul C. Ferland, Co-Chair, Property Insurance Group, Cozen O'Connor
Ashley Eldridge, Counsel, Cozen O'Connor

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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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October 28: Immigration Know Your Rights and SIJS

This presentation highlights innovative pro bono initiatives serving immigrant youth and families in Washington State. 

Presenters will provide an overview of the state predicate order process in SIJS cases and share how pro bono volunteers can participate through LCYC’s SIJS Virtual Clinic. Attendees will also learn about the Immigrant Safety Plan (ISP), a practical tool that helps families prepare for emergencies, and the unique role of pro bono volunteers in delivering this resource. 

The session will further explore Know Your Rights (KYR) clinics, offering context on immigration enforcement, KYR education, and rapid response strategies to support community safety.
Title:
Immigration Know Your Rights and SIJS
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
Webinar Date+Time:
October 28, 2025
11:55 AM - 1:30 PM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:

• CO-CHAIRS
• Andy Dugan - Skagit Legal Aid, Mount Vernon, WA
• Evangeline Stratton - WSBA Pro Bono & Public Service Committee, Bainbridge Island, WA
• Mark Von Weber - Benton Franklin Legal Aid, Kennewick, WA
• FACULTY
• Dr. Lu Jiang LP.D, J.D. - Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, Seattle, WA
• Eilish Villa Malone - Central Washington Legal Aid, Ephrata, WA
• MODERATOR
• Andy Dugan - Skagit Legal Aid, Mount Vernon, WA

By:
Washington State Bar Association Legal Lunchbox Series. Presented in collaboration with the WSBA Pro Bono & Public Service Council. Sponsored by ALPS.
Credits:
Washington State: 1.50 Other
Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.
Cost:
Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.

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October 22: To Infinity and Beyond: Using AI in Your Practice

These days, you can’t pick up a legal journal or receive an e-newsletter that doesn’t have an AI article. Whether you willingly embrace the idea of incorporating AI in your practice or are reluctantly considering it, your ethical obligation to understand it remains the same. Speakers Joe Salvati, CEO of Arcuity ai, Inc., and Erin McCartney, J.D., AVP of Risk Management and Marketing at Attorney Protective, discuss how to effectively and ethically use AI in the legal context and how to avoid the risks related to its use. Lawyers of all ages and practice areas will benefit from a broad overview of this trending topic.
Title:
To Infinity and Beyond: Using AI in Your Practice
Webinar Date+Time:
October 22, 2025
1:00PM EST / 12:00PM CST / 11:00AM MST / 10:00AM PST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speakers:
Joe Salvati
Erin McCartney
CLE Credit:
Typically, Attorney Protective webinars are eligible for ethics credits in most jurisdictions; please consult your state's website.
By:
Attorney Protective

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October 22: Evaluating Fire Losses from First-Party Property and Subrogation Perspectives

This webinar will explore the intersection of first-party property insurance coverage and subrogation investigations regarding fire losses. The presenters will discuss key topics such as evaluating the scope and extent of damages, causation, common policy terms, valuation, and relevant statutes. The presenters will also address the legal hurdles to recovery, such as liability insurance limits, comparative fault, and subrogation waivers.

Title:
Evaluating Fire Losses from First-Party Property and Subrogation Perspectives
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in NC and FL. 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:

Josh Tumen, Member
Cameron D. Young, Associate

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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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October 22: Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions

This course provides an overview and understanding of the due diligence process in relation to transactions involving intellectual property assets. Tools for researching a company’s intellectual property registrations, ownership status, strength and value, and resources such as checklists, forms and model agreements will be reviewed.
Title:
Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Transactions
Webinar Date+Time:
October 22, 2025 

2:45pm - 4:00pm Eastern Time 

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Speaker:
Kristen Baginski
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.

By:
LexisNexis

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November 20: Looking Ahead to 2026 - Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases

Topics for Discussion Coming Soon!

Title:

Looking Ahead to 2026 - Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases

Date+Time:
November 20, 2025
2:00-3:40 PM ET

Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:

• Kirk Hartley, Principal, LSP Group LLC, Chicago, IL
• Len van Zyl, Ph.D., CEO, ArrayXpress Inc., Raleigh, NC
• Michael Zapata, Executive Chairman, ArrayXpress Inc., Cary, NC

CLE Credit:

Registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas (pending).

By:

Perrin Conferences. This webinar is presented by ToxicoGenomica. All information provided is their opinion.

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November 20: OurFamilyWizard​

Description:
The OurFamilyWizard app (OFW) is included in parenting agreements as a way to reduce litigation and improve family outcomes. Learn how OFW can simplify co-parenting communication, prevent coercive control and streamline the work of practitioners. This training will also include our new updates and information regarding our new Calls feature. This presentation will advise family law practitioners of communication technology ordered by the court in high-conflict custody and visitation cases. Practitioners will learn how to stay informed of co-parent communication using online tools. Each attendee will receive examples of agreements and court orders currently used to specify parent and practitioner use of OFW as well as a full demonstration of the available features.

Title:
OurFamilyWizard​

Date+Time:
November 20, 2025
Noon-1 p.m.​
Register through Micro​soft Teams.

Speaker:
Racheal Howitz has been a judicial and practitioner educator for the OurFamilyWizard website since 2016, moving into management in recent years. Her role includes educating judges, attorneys and other family law professionals, across the U.S. and internationally, on the online tools that can be used to benefit and monitor the parental communication process in family law cases. She is the current president of the AFCC Minnesota chapter and on several committees.

By:
Dakota County Law Library

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October 17+21: Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts

American businessman 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 harness 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 Date+Time:

• October 17, 2025 : 10:15am - 11:30am
• October 21, 2025 : 1:15pm - 2:30pm

Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speaker:
Ethan Basham
Credit:
1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
By:
LexisNexis

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