June/Webcast - Fastcase Training #MCLE

Fastcase offers frequent free webcasts concerning their products.
When/Where/What:

June

• Thu, Jun 1, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Jun 8, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Jun 15, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Searches

July

• Thu, Jul 6, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Jul 13, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Jul 20, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Searches

August

• Thu, Aug 3, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Aug 10, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Aug 17, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Searches

September

• Thu, Sep 7, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Sep 14, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Sep 21, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Searches

October

• Thu, Oct 5, 2017 1:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Oct 12, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Oct 19, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Searches

November

• Thu, Nov 2, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Nov 9, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Advanced Legal Research on Fastcase
• Thu, Nov 16, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT - Introduction to Boolean (Keyword) Searches

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Credit:

Fastcase has applied to or is currently in the process of applying to the following jurisdictions for CLE credit:

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

July: Avoiding the Million Dollar Comma: The Use of Forms in Legal Drafting

The use of forms in drafting legal documents is just one way to increase efficiency and work product quality while at the same time mitigating some of the risk associated with each document. Explore source, types and benefits of forms, find appropriate motion templates, using a form bank.

Title:
Avoiding the Million Dollar Comma: The Use of Forms in Legal Drafting
When/Where:
Webcast on multiple dates in July 2017:

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT - 07/11/2017
• 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT - 07/21/2017
• 10:30am - 11:30am EDT - 07/24/2017

Also - August

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT - 08/01/2017
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 08/03/2017

By:
LexisNexis
Credit:
Most states that allow online credits.

May 30: Web [WA State] - Allyship: Barriers and Best Practices for Legal Professionals

What does it mean to be an ally? What are some skills, resources, opportunities and barriers? Join us for an examination of the unique barriers, opportunities, and strategies for legal professionals to act as allies to individuals and communities.
Title:
Allyship: Barriers and Best Practices for Legal Professionals
WSBA Legal Lunchbox Series
When/Where:
May 30, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Naomi Strand - Northwest Community Legal Advocates, Seattle
• Naoko Inoue Shatz - Shatz Law Group PLLC, Seattle
• Edwin Lindo - University of Washington, Seattle; Co-founder, Injustice Boycott, Seattle
• Michelle Saucedo - University of Washington, Seattle; Gates Public Service Law Scholar, Seattle

By:

• WSBA Legal Lunchbox Program
• Sponsored by ALPS, the WSBA’s endorsed professional liability program

Credits:
General: 1.50
Cost:
Free to all WSBA members.
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May 31: Public Interest Boot Camp #MCLE

All pro bono attorneys, legal organization staff, and other advocates seeking tools to better serve low and moderate income client communities would benefit The Public Interest Boot Camp, is a free program designed to prepare law students holding summer internships with public interest law organizations, government agencies, and other legal nonprofits to better serve these clients. All students and public interest advocates are encouraged to view this program to develop new skills for productive and successful client relationships.

Title:
Public Interest Boot Camp
When/Where:
May 31, 2017
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!

Also presented in-person in San Francisco, CA

Credit:
Up to 3.25 credits in most jurisdictions
Speakers:

• Co-Chairs
• Kent Qian ~ Deputy City Attorney, Oakland City Attorney's Office
• Phong S. Wong ~ Pro Bono Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Eliza Hersh ~ Attorney at Law ,
• Nicholas Levenhagen ~ Elder Fraud Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services
• Jeanne Nishimoto ~ Pro Bono Training Coordinator, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Protima Pandey ~ Managing Attorney, San Mateo County, Bay Area Legal Aid
• Nicole M. Perez ~ Directing Attorney, Veterans Justice Center, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Cost:
Free
By:
Practising Law Institute is pleased to partner with the State Bar of California, Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services, the Pro Bono Training Institute, and the SoCal Pro Bono Managers, to coordinate and present this program.
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May 2017:Webcasts - Following, Friending and Pinning: The Intersection of Social Media and Evidentiary Principles #MCLE

According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of online adults use at least one social media platform. That number grows daily. Learn how to apply evidentiary principles to this medium, discover and build sound strategies to uncover sources and results on an electronic legal research platform and stay up to date on the trends in social media as well as the social media activities of key players in cases as well as gain an understanding of how social media has taken such an important role in society
Title:
Following, Friending and Pinning: The Intersection of Social Media and Evidentiary Principles
When/Where:
Multiple programs throughout May 2017:

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 05/01/2017
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT - 05/05/2017
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 05/08/2017
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT - 05/10/2017
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 05/15/2017
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT - 05/19/2017
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT - 05/26/2017

By:
LexisNexis
Credit:
1 credit in most jurisdictions

June 9: Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2017

Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. Attend this program to learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills.
What You Will Learn

• Overview of State and Federal Restraints on Debt Collection
• Introduction to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
• A Primer on Automobile Fraud
• Representing the Unsecured Debtor
• Mortgage Servicer Litigation
• Assisting Student Loan Borrowers
• Developing a Working Relationship with Legal Services Organizations

Attorneys who want to volunteer to help low income clients with consumer related issues and legal services advocates who want to enhance their skills in consumer litigation matters would benefit from attending this program.

Title:
Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2017
When/Where:
June 9, 2017
9:00 AM Pacific
Webcast - Register Now!
Also presented in-person in San Francisco, CA
Credit:
Up to 6 credits in most jurisdictions
Speakers:

• Chair: Robert W. Murphy ~ Murphy Law Firm
• Scott C. Borison ~ Legg Law Firm, LLC
• Ronald L. Burdge ~ Burdge Law Office
• Joshua Cohen ~ Cohen Consumer Law
• Cary L Flitter ~ Flitter Milz, P.C.
• Kathleen P. Hyland ~ Hyland Law Firm, LLC
• Ian B. Lyngklip ~ Lyngklip & Associates Consumer Law Center, PLC
• Lisa Sitkin ~ Senior Staff Attorney, National Housing Law Project
• Robert S. Sola ~ Robert S. Sola, P.C.
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

Cost:
Free
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May 25: Webcast - Opioids: Physicians, Patients, Governments & Attorneys - #Ethics #MCLE

On May 25, 2017, The TASA Group, in conjunction with pain management and rehabilitation expert Dr. Steven Simon, will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Opioids: Physicians, Patients, Governments & Attorneys, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Dr. Simon will discuss:

• Impact of unrelieved pain
• The reason people use opioids
• The science of pain
• The mess of opioid use
• Addiction and abuse.

Title:
Opioids: Physicians, Patients, Governments & Attorneys
When/Where:
Thursday, May 25, 2017
02:00 PM EDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Speaker:
Dr. Steven Simon is the Medical Director at The Pain Management Institute as well as the assistant clinical professor with the Department of PMR at The University of Kansas, the Clinical associate professor for the Department of Family Practice as well as the Assistant Clinical Professor at Touro University, Department of PMR. Dr. Simon completed his residency at the University of Kansas where he was Chief Resident. He is an international/regional lecturer to physicians on pain diagnosis, treatments and rehabilitation topics. Dr. Simon has also been awarded a plethora of prestigious honors throughout his career.
Credit:
This webinar is approved for CLE general credit in FL, IL, MN, NC, and WI; ethics credit in CA, IL, and PA; and substance abuse credit in FL and NC.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Cost:
Free.

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June 20: Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM, IOM) #MCLE

On June 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with neurology expert Dr. Lev Grinman, will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM, IOM) , for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Dr. Grinman will discuss:

• What’s IONM?
• Why Use IONM?
• Supervising physician requirements
• What is monitored during IONM?
• Surgeries utilizing IONM
• Complications of IONM
• What to look for in a legal case involving IONM.

Title:
Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM, IOM)
When/Where:
June 20, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
WEBCAST - REGISTER NOW!
Speaker:
Dr. Lev Grinman is Chief Medical Officer of Medsurant Holdings, LLC which is currently the 3rd largest provider of IONM services nationally. He has monitored over 5,000 IONM cases during his career. Dr. Grinman is a clinical instructor of Neurology at Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Grinman is board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.
Credit:
This webinar is approved for CLE credit in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Cost:
Free.
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July: Following, Friending and Pinning: The Intersection of Social Media and Evidentiary Principles

According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of online adults use at least one social media platform. That number grows daily. Learn how to apply evidentiary principles to this medium, discover and build sound strategies to uncover sources and results on an electronic legal research platform and stay up to date on the trends in social media as well as the social media activities of key players in cases as well as gain an understanding of how social media has taken such an important role in society
Title:
Following, Friending and Pinning: The Intersection of Social Media and Evidentiary Principles
When/Where:
Multiple programs throughout July 2017:

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT - 07/07/2017
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 07/17/2017
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 07/28/2017
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - 07/31/2017

August:

• 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT - 08/04/2017
  

By:
LexisNexis
Credit:
1 credit in most jurisdictions
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July 20: How to Bill Without Getting Burned #MCLE

Your firm’s billing practices can be the source of great frustration for your clients and could land you
in front of a disciplinary board. On the other hand, the right billing practices can reinforce the value
of your services to your clients and spur more business. Your approach can make all the difference.
Join speakers Erin McCartney, J.D., and Richards Ford, J.D., to learn about ethical pitfalls to avoid and how to bill without getting burned.

Title:
How to Bill Without Getting Burned
When/Where:
Thursday, July 20, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Webcast - Register Now!
Speakers:

• Erin McCartney, J.D., 
• Richards Ford, J.D.

CLE credit:
Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE credit in those states. CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (Ethics) credit in most states.
By:
Attorney Protective
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