November 3: Bloodless Medicine

On November 3, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (ET), The TASA Group, in conjunction with registered nurse, Cassandra Upchurch, will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Bloodless Medicine, for all legal professionals. During this presentation, Ms. Upchurch will discuss: 

• Understanding definition and history of Bloodless Medicine 
• Reasons for refusal of Blood Transfusion 
• Alternative strategies to avoid blood transfusions 
• Acceptable vs. Unacceptable blood fractions 
• Role of Bloodless Medicine.

Title:
Bloodless Medicine
When/Where:
November 3, 2020 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Cassandra Upchurch.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
Credit:

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

Cost:
Free.

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November 3, 12, 23+30: Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms

Data security incidents and data breaches happen daily, forcing courts and lawmakers to address, define, and handle new challenges, often presenting a case of first impression. As technology evolves, so do our professional legal requirements of upholding our duties in advising and zealously advocating for our clients, while also tackling the burden of data security itself.
This free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session covers:

1. Latest security threats and what’s being done to address them,
2. Current data breach laws
3. How a lawyer’s professional duty may extend into new areas of technology and cyberspace,
4. How to prepare a data incident response plan.

Title:
Breached! An Inside Look At Cybersecurity For Law Firms

Webinar Dates & Times: Register Now!

• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 11/3/2020
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time - 11/12/2020 
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 11/23/2020
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time - 11/30/2020
• And Next Month:
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern - 12/3/2020
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern -12/8/2020
• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern -  12/17/2020
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern -  12/28/2020

Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

December 2: Offers of Judgment: Benefits, Pitfalls, Responses, and Impact on Insurance Coverage

Dina Richman and David Shimkin will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Offers of Judgment: Benefits, Pitfalls, Responses, and Impact on Insurance Coverage" on Wednesday, December 2. This webinar will discuss how offers to compromise under [California] Code of Civil Procedure § 998 can have important effects on a case as well as what § 998 offers are, whether and under what circumstances these offers of judgment qualify as policy limit demands, and how these devices can affect insurance coverage.
The presenters will discuss:

• What are valid C.C.P. § 998 Offers to Compromise?
• Why parties, defendants, and reason plaintiffs serve 998s
• When an offer can be made
• C.C.P. § 998 offer served with complaint
• What a C.C.P. § 998 offer must be
• Offers involving multiple parties
• Offers to several plaintiffs jointly ineffective
• Wrongful death actions
• 998s from multiple parties
• Offers of Judgment as Policy Limits Demand
• Effect of failure to settle within policy limits
• Are offers of judgment policy limits demands?
• Evaluating offers of judgment from a coverage perspective.

Title:
Offers of Judgment: Benefits, Pitfalls, Responses, and Impact on Insurance Coverage

Webinar Date+Time:

December 2, 2020 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

• Dina R. Richman
• David A. Shimkin

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.

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December 2: How To Prevent a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Your Life Sciences Start-up: Lessons Learned From Company Formation, Drug Development, Partnering, and Due Diligence Nightmares

Some of the most appreciated aspects of life science start-ups are their agility, speed, focus, and creativity. But sometimes the application of those traits in company formation and evolution scenarios can result in scary and recurring nightmares for IP and corporate attorneys. Many of the mistakes life science start-ups commonly make during company formation can result in long-term negative consequences.
On Wednesday, December 2, join Fish Principals Chad Shear and Teresa Lavoie as they discuss some of the “horrible, no good, very bad day" scenarios they have witnessed in start-up formation and evolution, and as they provide practical advice to help minimize those horrible days. A few topics Chad and Teresa will discuss include:

• Early-stage deals and the importance of confidentiality
• Soliciting funding from third parties
• Dealing with egos
• Partnering with academics
• Determining what to disclose and to whom.

Title:

How To Prevent a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for Your Life Sciences Start-up: Lessons Learned From Company Formation, Drug Development, Partnering, and Due Diligence Nightmares 

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

1:30-2:30 PM ET

Register Now! 

Speakers: 

By: 

Fish & Richardson, P.C.

Credit: Fish & Richardson is an accredited CLE provider by the California, New York, and Texas State Continuing Legal Education Boards. (California Provider Number 4933). Fish & Richardson will apply for 1.0 hour of CLE credit in some additional states. Credit will be awarded only to attorneys who report their required CLE states during their registration process and who log in and complete the webinar in its entirety. Note that Fish is unable to grant CLE credit to attendees who listen to the audio portion only. 

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December 1, 10+16: Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

Twenty three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. Four of these states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use as well as medical use. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work.
This free Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program provides an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces.

• Understanding the history of marijuana use
• Understanding the current legal framework surrounding marijuana and its potential volatility
• Examining the judicial trends of wrongful termination claims related to legalized marijuana usage
• Understanding current medical research and what may lie ahead
• Exploring the Complications of Determining Impairment
• Developing best practices for employers in this ever changing environment.

Title:
Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward
Date+Time of Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar:

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern - 12/1/2020
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern -12/10/2020
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern -12/16/2020

Speaker:
Jared Millisor
Credit:
1 credit hour in most states that allow online credits.
By:
LexisNexis

October 30: The Supreme Court 2020-2021 term: Trends, Transitions and Key Business Cases to Watch

This program will feature insights into the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020-2021 term, given the recent passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; the Court’s key business-related decisions in 2019 and 2020; and the pending business, environmental and regulatory cases on the Court’s docket.
Title:
The Supreme Court 2020-2021 term: Trends, Transitions and Key Business Cases to Watch 

Webinar Date+Time:
Friday, October 30, 2020
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Register Now! 

Credit:
This program is presumptively approved for 1.0 CLE credit in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia. Applications for CLE credit will be filed in Delaware, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia. Attendees who are licensed in other jurisdictions will receive a uniform certificate of attendance but Reed Smith only provides credit for the states listed.

Speakers:

• James C. Martin, Partner, Reed Smith, has specialized in appellate law for more than 35 years. He is certified as a specialist in the area of Appellate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Jim is a fellow and former president of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and is a member and former president of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers.
• Jennifer A. Smokelin, Partner, Reed Smith is a bright, energetic thought-leader on environmental and emerging energy issues, greenhouse gas legislation, and related environmental issues, with a particular experience in Pennsylvania, the mid-Atlantic, California, and the European Union. Jennifer represents clients in a broad range of environmental and energy issues, including environmental civil enforcement and litigation matters, as well as regulatory and transactional issues for energy and manufacturing companies. Her practice focuses on all aspects of regulatory and litigation counseling in the fields of environmental, natural resource, and energy law, with a particular emphasis on emerging air issues. She draws upon her experience in business and engineering to incorporate regulatory compliance into sound business strategies. 

By:

ReedSmith

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November 5: Business entities for buying and holding real estate - special considerations during COVID-19

This presentation will cover: - Forming a business entity to hold real estate, raise money, provide for management: types of entities - Real estate contracts - things to watch out for - Basic things to know when deciding on what type of property - Borrowing money from traditional and non-traditional sources This will be an interactive Zoom meeting, so please be prepared for introductions and to talk about your big wins in our breakout rooms at the start of the meeting. For MCLE verification of attendance, we encourage everyone to use computers rather than phones to call in.
Title:
Business entities for buying and holding real estate - special considerations during COVID-19
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 5, 2020
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Attendance is Limited - Register Now!
Speaker:
Nancy Lewellen is a real estate, business, and international law attorney, and the managing partner of the Palladian Law Group. Her practice encompasses arbitration, mediation and transaction work. 
By:
The Attorney Action Club is a network of San Francisco Bay Area lawyers who host monthly topical discussions on attorney work life balance and law practice management.
Cost:
Free; registration is limited
Credit:

• California: This meeting includes 1.0 hours of MCLE general credit
• You may be able to self-apply for other jurisdictions.

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October 29: New Legal Developments in 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021 for California Employers

2020 will certainly be remembered for the coronavirus pandemic and the ever-changing legal landscape it created for employers in California. As 2020 slowly comes to a close and we begin to look ahead to 2021, California employers will not only face legal challenges posed by COVID-19, they must also prepare to meet the obligations posed by employment laws that will take effect at the start of the year. In our latest webinar, we continue our analysis of the changing legal landscaping for California employers. Join us for this one-hour webinar as we review these changes and discuss the best practices to address them.
Title:
New Legal Developments in 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021 for California Employers

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, October 29, 2020 

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST 

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CLE is approved in CA, IL, NV, NY, PA, and TX. Other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:

John R. Carrigan, Jr. Elena K. Hillman Walter M. Stella Bethany A. Vasquez

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.

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October 28: Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions

Civility is both a legal and a life skill: this is the belief of many in the legal profession and the focus of the 2020 National Conversation on Civility. 

On October 28, you'll hear from federal judges who will discuss the value of civility in resolving disputes and maintaining positive working relationships which are the foundation of a healthy, high-functioning legal system.
In addition, the National Conversation on Civility will explore the value of civility being at the heart of civics education for the next generation of jurors, lawyers, judges, and engaged citizens.

Submit your questions in advance of the program!
Title:
Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions

The National Conversation on Civility

Date And Time Of Webinar:

October 28, 2020

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET 
Virtual Livestream - Register Now!

Speakers: 

• Judge Beth Bloom, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• Judge Robin L. Rosenberg, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• Judge Shaniek M. Maynard, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• Moderator: Judge Carl E. Stewart, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

By:
American Inns of Court Foundation

Credit:

• Approved for 1.5 CLE hours in Missouri and Pennsylvania. 
• Submitted for approval in Texas. 
• For information on eligibility and self-reporting in other jurisdictions, please check the NCC registration page.

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October 27: One Week Out: The Legal Landscape of Election 2020

The 2020 election cycle has truly been unlike any other in modern history. Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the way many Americans will cast their ballot, but longstanding norms that have governed political actors' conduct during elections have already been undermined. With the narrative and legal landscape surrounding the election seeming to shift by the hour, many questions have arisen as we enter the final week of voting. What should we expect on Election Night and the weeks to follow? How could ongoing litigation impact the administration of the election in these final days and could it impact the outcomes? What have we seen from the Supreme Court recently on election-related matters and how might that change with a new Justice on the bench?
Title:
One Week Out: The Legal Landscape of Election 2020
Date/Time:
October 27, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Eastern Time
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Speakers:

• Lindsay Langholz, Director of Policy and Program, ACS
•  Kat Calvin, Founder and Executive Director, Spread the Vote 
•  Jonathan Diaz, Legal Counsel, Campaign Legal Center 
•  Daniel Tokaji, Fred W. & Vi Miller Dean and Professor of Law, University of Wisconsin Law School

Credit:
The is a State Bar of California approved CLE provider. This event has been approved for 1 hour of California MCLE credit.
By:
American Constitution Society
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