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• Authentication of Handwriting in Legal Cases
• Authentication of Handwriting in Legal Cases

  Have you ever had a case where the authenticity of a signature on a document was at issue? Cases that involve contracts, wills (even graffiti!!) and other important "writings" often turn on whether it was written by a given person. When the veracity of writing is at issue in a case, attorneys frequently turn to an expert - a trained forensic handwriting examiner.
  
  This presentation details the scientific methodology used by forensic handwriting examiners in order to determine the authenticity of handwriting and signatures. Mike Wakshull of Q9 Consulting provides an excellent introduction to the tools and the trade of the forensic document examiner. In this highly informative presentation Mike teaches the basic tenets of handwriting analysis, describes natural variations in handwriting, explains the forensic document examiners role, highlights case examples where the authenticity of handwriting is at issue and provides an objective framework for handwriting analysis & authentication.
  
  Additional topics covered in this CLE course: the Zodiac case, inter-writer variability, intra-writer variability, handwriting identification techniques, reasons for special cause variation, 21 key elements for handwriting identification, the tools used to examine documents, generally accepted methods of examining documents, handwriting comparison and the difference between simulated writing and disguised writing. In addition, Mike discusses numerous legal cases that he has worked on around the country over the years.
  
  A court-qualified forensic document examiner, Michael N. Wakshull has been involved in the Forensic Document Examination arena since 1983 and belongs to a number of Document Examination Associations. Mike has been qualified as an expert witness in California Superior Courts and Federal District Court, testifying in cases involving will contests, contract disputes and others. A wealth of information, Mike frequently presents to legal groups and associations around the country.

  Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Trusts and Estates
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 08/11/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 08/11/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:02

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• Bankruptcy, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Bankruptcy, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

  Dirty money gets produced by organized crime and other criminals though drug trafficking, prostitution, tax evasion, corruption, financial crime and many other sources. Spearheaded by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), world leaders and governments have sought to monitor and suppress money laundering and terrorism financing around the globe. This became even more pressing in our country after the terror attacks on 9/11. Due to our legal system and anonymous entities like LLCs, the United States is an easy place to hide money and terrorists have begun using our financial and legal systems to launder dirty money and clandestinely move it around the world to finance terrorist and other illegal operations. Unfortunately for attorneys, there is a very fine line between assisting clients and taking part in criminal activity.
  
  Peter W. Bowie, the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, has seen these matters develop first hand from his view from the bench. In this CLE course, Judge Bowie explores the evolving link between bankruptcy, money laundering & terrorist financing and the attorney's duty to investigate. The main topics addressed by Judge Bowie include money laundering around the globe, the use of anonymous entities to hide money and the attorneys increased duty to investigate. Additional topics presented: the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Money Laundering's 40 recommendations, the 2002 ABA Task Force, ABA Formal Opinion 463, risk based client due diligence, how individuals hide money from creditors, the anonymous purchase of numerous high end American properties, the 2016 GlobalWitness.org report, the Panama Papers, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, Rule 11 and recent case law regarding attorney investigations.
  

  Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Criminal Law
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kentucky (KY) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/22/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 06/22/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Counseling Your Business Clients on Trademarks
• Counseling Your Business Clients on Trademarks

  Every business uses trademarks and service marks to identify their goods and services. A strong trademark or service mark can make the difference between a wildly successful business and its not-so-successful competition. Additionally, a trademark is also valuable because it helps distinguish a business from competing brands and products in the marketplace and the valuable good will of the business becomes intertwined with the company's trademarks and reputation.
  
  And while business owners and entrepreneurs are great at what they do - starting and running companies - they are not always great at choosing the best marks for their products, services and businesses. To learn more about counseling your business clients on trademarks join intellectual property attorney Mark Reichenthal as he discusses the primary considerations for selecting strong trademarks. Mark mainly discusses intellectual property protections for businesses, counseling clients on selecting a strong trademark and strong business trademarks from top established companies. Additional subjects covered: the purpose of intellectual property protection, the rationale behind trademark law, choosing a better trademark, the scale of trademark strength, the continuum of protection, actual use of the mark, trademarks & cannabis, educating clients and pushing your client's to stronger marks.
  
  Mark Reichenthal practices in the areas of intellectual property, licensing, new media, entertainment law, book publishing, and general business contracts. Prior to joining Branfman Law Group, Mark was a Senior Counsel at Wiley Publishing - the publisher of the wildly successful and famous "For Dummies" series where Mark was responsible for managing the day-to-day legal affairs of the company.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Intellectual Property
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nebraska (NE) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/27/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/27/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:29

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• Dealing with High Conflict Counsel
• Dealing with High Conflict Counsel

  Does there seem to be a lack of civility in our adversarial legal system? Do you work with clients and opposing counsel that are rigid and uncompromising - who seem to be preoccupied with constantly blaming others for their problems?
  
  One of the unfortunate aspects of legal practice is dealing with high conflict attorneys that seem to permeate the legal system. Most lawyers would agree that their high-conflict cases take up more time and much more emotional energy than their ordinary cases - sometimes more than all of their other cases combined. The bad news is that these high conflict personalities appear to be increasing in society, and especially in our courts. The good news is that understanding high-conflict personalities and opposing counsel can help ease your stress and also help you achieve a better result for your client.
  
  In this highly informative and extremely practical CLE course, Bill Eddy provides you with tips and strategies to deal with high conflict attorneys. The main issues discussed include the attorney-client relationship, core issues of personality disorder in high conflict attorneys, high conflict personality (HCP) opposing counsel and 10 Points on how to approach HCP counsel. Further topics addressed include: common high-conflict issues, lack of self-awareness, lack of adaptation, externalizing responsibility, 5 high conflict personalities, causes of personality disorders, brain neurochemistry in HCP attorneys, what to expect from HCP counsel, listening to opposing counsel, picking your battles, responding with B.I.F.F., making proposals, avoiding professional splitting, incivility and support & consultation.
  
  Bill Eddy is a lawyer, therapist, mediator and the President of High Conflict Institute. He developed the "High Conflict Personality" theory (HCP Theory) and has become an international expert on managing disputes involving high conflict personalities and personality disorders. He provides training on this subject to lawyers, judges, mediators, managers, human resource professionals, businesspersons, healthcare administrators, college administrators, homeowners' association managers, ombudspersons, law enforcement, therapists and others. He has been a speaker and trainer in over 25 states, several provinces in Canada, Australia, France and Sweden.

  Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Litigation, Real Property
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Montana (MT) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 03/18/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 03/18/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:17

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• Ethical Issues in Social Media and eDiscovery
• Ethical Issues in Social Media and eDiscovery

  Social media offers attorneys and law firms the opportunity to build credibility & trust with existing & potential clients, uncover relevant facts & information about cases, clients and opposing attorneys, and to bring in new business. However, social media also creates many new ethical pitfalls for attorneys. Can you list specialties or endorsements on your LinkedIn page? Is it ethical to send a Facebook friend request to an individual involved in pending litigation? Can you advise clients to remove tweets from their Twitter account on the eve of trial? Law firms, attorneys, and support staff must ensure that their online activities adhere to ethical and professional rules of conduct - even without the guidance of specific electronic ethical rules.
  
  In this timely presentation, attorneys Kathryn Konzen and Ross Mecham offer best practices for the ethical use of social media, provide practical ethical guidance regarding common scenarios and highlight situations & online activities to avoid. The main ethical duties covered include the duty of competence, candor & fairness to the court and opposing counsel, the duty to supervise, requesting & producing documents & data, accuracy of discovery certifications and protection of the attorney-client privilege. Further issues discussed: ethical pitfalls & risks, FRCP Rule 1, zealous advocacy, ABA Model Rule 1.1 & the Duty of Electronic Competence, examples of unethical online conduct, examples of ethical/unethical advertising, website disclaimers, retention, inadvertent formation of the attorney-client relationship, the Duty of Confidentiality, avoiding online Conflicts of Interest, recruiting, investigation, Facebook, Twitter, blogging about prior cases, LinkedIn, examples of social media policies and ethical references & citations.
  
  Kathryn Konzen joined DTI in 2014 as a Regional Business Development Executive, and returned in 2016 after going in house with a law firm as the Director of Business Development and Litigation Technology. She is a California licensed attorney that focuses on efficient and cost effective solutions for her clients when dealing with electronic data, whether it is for a government investigation, litigation matter, or internal issue. Kathryn has presented various CLE programs on such topics as Managing ESI, Ethics in Social Media, and Ethical Issues of eDiscovery. Ross Mecham is an eDiscovery Consultant with DTI. He helps law firms and corporate legal departments understand and manage their eDiscovery needs, using technology and efficient workflows to reduce risks and costs while increasing deliverable quality. An attorney with over a decade of experience across all phases of electronic and paper discovery, his career spans state, federal, and international matters, as well as the development of internal corporate discovery practices. His prior cases include intellectual property, employment, and business tort actions, data breach and internal investigations, and regulatory requests.

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Ethics, Family Law, Personal Injury, Taxation, Trusts and Estates
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Montana (MT) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/26/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 07/26/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Ethics in Jury Selection
• Ethics in Jury Selection

  When we try a case, our goal as lawyers is to get an impartial jury. But in reality, anybody who has struck a jury knows this is no easy task. We have to investigate to uncover potential bias to make sure that the jury is going to be as fair as possible. But our investigation of jurors is changing rapidly because of social media and the law related to social media. The question now becomes will the impartial jury be able to exist in the age of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social media websites and apps?
  
  In this CLE course, attorney Sharon Stuart presents a thoughtful and timely discussion on ethical considerations in jury selection in our new world of social media. The main topics addressed include voir google, ethically investigating jurors online, ethical obligations relating to juror misconduct, ethical obligations to disclose juror relationships, medical privacy & voir dire and ethical obligations in post-trial juror interviews. Additional issues covered in this course: social media use by jurors, the benefits of using social media in jury selection, the ethical duty to investigate, ABA Model Rule 1.1 - Competence, Comment to ABA Model Rule 1.1, ABA Model Rule 1.3, the NYSBA Social Media Guidelines, ABA Model Rule 3.5, ethical limitations on juror investigation, best practices when conducing social media research, crossing the ethical line, decorum to the tribunal, United States v. Daugerdas, 867 F. Supp. 2d 445 (S.D.N.Y. 2012), safeguards for jurors' medical privacy and post trial contact with jurors.
  
  Sharon Stuart devotes her practice to civil trial work and arbitration. She focuses on complex commercial and insurance litigation, and she handles a variety of pharmaceutical and medical device products liability litigation as national, regional or local counsel. Her trial experience includes a wide range of business tort claims, contract disputes, commercial and insurance fraud and bad faith suits, and wrongful death cases. She has defended dozens of class action lawsuits in areas as diverse as product liability/toxic tort, financial products, insurance and employment law.

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Ethics, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Kansas (KS) | Kentucky (KY) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Montana (MT) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New Mexico (NM) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | Rhode Island (RI) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/29/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 06/29/2016
  Run Time: 1:01:01

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• Evidence: Advocacy and Artistry in the Courtroom
• Evidence: Advocacy and Artistry in the Courtroom

  Do you know that attorneys have a super power? Attorneys have the ability to turn information into evidence. From motions in limine to cross examination, your ability to turn information into admissible evidence (or have important evidence excluded) will have the greatest impact on your client's life, liberty or property at trial.
  
  In this CLE course, the honorable Michael B. Orfield (ret.) provides his unique perspective spent from his years on the bench to help you hone your super power of turning information into admissible evidence. The main evidentiary topics addressed include motions in limine, demonstrative evidence, jury notebooks, mini opening statements, relevant vs. unduly prejudicial evidence, direct & cross examination, refreshing the recollection of a witness, rebuttal & impeachment and hearsay evidence. Further topics discussed in this course include knowing your court & judge, leading lay witnesses on direct & cross, coaching witnesses, witness credibility, non verbal statements, silence as a statement and evidence offered for the "truth of the matter asserted." While this course refers to the evidence code of California, numerous practice points will be introduced and discussed that can be deployed by legal practitioners around the country.
  
  The Honorable Michael B. Orfield (Ret.) was a jurist for 20 years, mostly as a civil independent calendar judge and he now serves as a mediator and arbitrator with Agreement.com. The Honorable Harry Elias has been a Superior Court Judge for the County of San Diego for over twenty years. Judge Elias presides over both juvenile and criminal cases.

  Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/04/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  2.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/04/2016
  Run Time: 2:00:06

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• Keep Calm and Drone On: Regulation and Liability
• Keep Calm and Drone On: Regulation and Liability

  Very soon our skies will be filled with drones. Every year millions of drones are bought and put to use by businesses and individuals for everything from conducting surveillance and crop science to filming weddings, bar mitzvahs and other celebrations. But what happens when the drone your 12 year-old son is flying loses contact with the controller causing it to crash into a local restaurant that then catches fire and is forced to shut down for 1 week? Unfortunately, drones also have great potential to lead to liability for manufacturers, retailers, pilots... and parents!
  
  In this CLE course attorneys Eric Hanscom and Ed Burns provide an excellent discussion of the rise of drones and emerging areas of potential liability. The main points of discussion include the many uses of drones, drone regulation, drone liability and best practices for legal claims. Eric and Ed also address the mechanics of UAVs, FAA regulation, commercial vs. hobbyist use, the 333 exemption, local ordinances, flying on federal land, state vs. federal law, liability for those in the chain of commerce, negligence, drones & privacy rights, commercial uses for drones and key points to consider if you are faced with a drone claim.
  
  Before beginning his own practice Eric Hanscom utilized his science background and law degree to gain experience in multiple facets of patent, trademark and copyright law and the application of those property rights. He has been actively involved in overseeing litigation, contract negotiation and customs issues in the US, Asia, Europe, South American and Australia over matters ranging from patent and trademark infringement to breach of contract. Edward W. Burns has extensive litigation experience in State and Federal Court and assists clients in protecting corporate intellectual property, including infringement litigation. Mr. Burns also practices in the preparation, review and filing of corporate documents and filings, employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and employee handbooks, business contracts, supply and production agreements, sponsorship agreements and leases.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Mississippi (MS) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 06/03/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 06/03/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:06

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• Legal Challenges of Working with Breweries
• Legal Challenges of Working with Breweries

  With the emergence of Stone Brewing, Ballast Point and thousands of other craft brewers in every corner of the country, the American craft beer industry has exploded over the last decade. Unfortunately, while these new craft brewers are experts when it comes to barley & hops, they are not experts when it comes to reviewing leases and establishing trademarks. And often times these brewers are unaware of the most basic legal issues and they want to put all their time, money, effort and energy into making beer - not thinking about distribution agreements.
  
  In this CLE program, the craft beer attorney Candace Moon will teach you how to help your brewer clients start and run a solid business. Candace discusses key legal issues for brewers including selecting the appropriate entity choice, staying compliant with securities law, reviewing agreements & leases, filing state and federal registrations & updates, protecting intellectual property and avoiding labor & employment issues. The following topics are also covered: TTB (Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) & state forms, entity protection for owners, changing entities, key points in lease review, distribution agreements, state & federal registrations, obtaining a trademark, banned words, independent contractor vs. employee designation, safety compliance, employment records, knowing your clients, the TTB licensing process & online forms and key questions to ask clients when they walk through your door.
  
  Candace L. Moon discovered the need for specialized craft beer counsel while working as a bartender at Hamilton's during law school. While she met countless brewers, there were no attorneys catering to the legally complicated industry. Accordingly, Candace opened a practice serving San Diego's suds. She has since worked with over 200 craft breweries and craft breweries-in-planning nationwide, handling business entity formation, alcoholic beverage law, contract review, trademark law, as well as other legal needs. Candace's undergraduate degree is from the University of Virginia and her juris doctorate is from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Employment Law, Law Practice Management
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/13/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/13/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:16

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• Preventing Legal Malpractice: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes
• Preventing Legal Malpractice: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes

  Take cases outside of your practice area. Don't calendar any key dates. Co-mingle client and firm funds. And whatever you don't, do not call or email your clients to inform them about their cases. This is a blueprint of how NOT to practice law - or what to do if you want to be disbarred or end up on the wrong side of malpractice lawsuit.
  
  Ethics violations and legal malpractice lawsuits have skyrocketed the last few decades. Law firms and attorneys must now recognize and evaluate their legal risk to avoid damaging ethical violations and costly malpractice lawsuits. In this fast moving CLE course, William T. McCaffery provides 60 tips in 60 minutes to educate you on how to recognize key ethical violations so you can sleep good at night and avoid the nightmare of getting sued. A few of the key areas Mr. McCaffery discusses include being competent, avoiding problem clients, conflicts of interest, establishing the attorney-client relationship, client billing and supervising other attorneys & support staff. This CLE course will teach you about your increasing exposure to legal malpractice claims, the top activities that lead to malpractice claims and practical ways to reduce exposure to potential lawsuits.
  
  William T. McCaffery concentrates in the areas of legal malpractice defense, professional liability, commercial litigation, and general liability defense. Among other areas of professional liability and defense litigation, he represents attorneys and law firms that have been sued for legal malpractice in cases ranging from real estate and personal injury matters to complex business transactions and commercial litigation.

  Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Law Practice Management, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Trusts and Estates
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 08/09/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 08/09/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:09

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• Representing Disabled Veterans Before the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Representing Disabled Veterans Before the Department of Veterans Affairs

  Veterans who have returned from military service often develop physical, mental, and emotional problems that might take years to manifest. Because the Veterans Administration is an unwieldy bureaucracy that uses a complex combination of federal statutes, regulations, and internal policies when deciding claims, applying for disability benefits can be a long, frustrating process.
  
  In this introductory CLE course, attorney Eric Gang will teach you the fundamentals of building a case for veterans benefits. Eric will teach you the following: how to identify the primary sources of law & benefits, basic eligibility requirements, the elements of proof for a successful claim and how & when to appeal. Additional topics covered include types of benefits, the three levels of the VA benefits appeals process, the definition of "active duty," current disabilities, in-service events, establishing a nexus with service, proving nexus by presumption, proving a nexus by aggravation, secondary service connection, the Notice of Disagreement (NOD), requesting a Decision Review Officer (DRO), the Statement of the Case (SOC), Form 9, BVA certification & decision, appealing to the CACV and the three criteria of the Notice of Appeal.
  
  Eric Gang has been in the private practice of law since 1998. He is the founding member of Gang & Associates, LLC, Veterans Disability Lawyers, a law firm that represents veterans worldwide in their appeals for VA disability benefits. A frequent speaker and lecturer in the area of veterans' disability law, Eric maintains offices in New York City and New Jersey.

  Practice Areas: Administrative Law
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/11/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/11/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:11

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• Top Tech Tools for Lawyers
• Top Tech Tools for Lawyers

  In our digital world, new technologies sprout up every day. These technological advances are changing society and the legal profession at a rapid pace. Social media discovery, cloud computing, practice management software - these new technologies have changed the way lawyers practice law and the way law firms function. While recent innovations have helped streamline the legal process, create new ways to work more efficiently and help firms gain a competitive advantage, these new technologies also present novel challenges for many attorneys - some of whom still can't figure out how to work the TV remote!
  
  In this timely presentation Andres Hernandez discusses how lawyers can adopt these new technologies to run a more efficient law firm and be a better lawyer. The main points presented by Andres include the three pillars of law firm technology, your Internet presence, technology to run your office more efficiently and technology to protect your confidential client information and make your law firm data more secure. In addition, Andres also talks about his favorite law firm tech tools, legal websites, claiming your online profiles, developing your social media strategy, ethical advertising, file storage, practice management software, client communications, the cloud, security, domain names, data backup, computer maintenance, online reputation management, managed IT and cyber insurance. Technology discussed includes: Clio, WP Engine, WordPress, AVVO, Microsoft Office 365, Dropbox, LawPay, LinkedIn, Pipedrive, Lexicata, Zapier, Calendar Rules, NetDocuments, Page Vault and LastPass.
  
  Andres is the co-founder and CEO of Wingman Legal Tech. He is a Marine Corps Veteran with an MS in Technology Management from National University and 10 years experience at HP working on Government contracts. Andres has been leading an effort in the legal industry to adopt cloud technologies for leaner and more efficient practice. He frequently speaks to legal groups, attorneys and bar associations in an effort to demystify law firm technology.

  Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property, Law Practice Management, Personal Injury, Trusts and Estates
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/14/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/14/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:19

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• Understanding How Retirement Benefits Are Divided in Divorce
• Understanding How Retirement Benefits Are Divided in Divorce

  Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, American companies have provided workers with pension and retirement benefits as a normal part of their compensation package. Today, the value of these pension and retirement benefits is estimated to be over $15 trillion dollars and covers over half of the American workforce. As a result, these retirement savings represent the bulk of many clients' assets and dividing retirement accounts is often one of the most important aspects of divorce proceedings.
  
  As part of a property division in a divorce or legal separation, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) effectively splits a retirement plan or pension plan by recognizing joint marital ownership interests in the plan, specifically the non-employee spouse's interest in the asset. Mistakes in drafting a judgment of divorce/dissolution and drafting a QDRO are very common and can be extremely costly for your client. Practitioners that fail to appreciate the key nuances of QDROs may commit errors that can result in loss of significant benefits to the non-employee spouse. Considering the prevalence of pitfalls, the potential impact of errors and the high liklihood that divorce actions will involve a QDRO, practitioners must anticipate and avoid mistakes in drafting the judgment of divorce/dissolution and the QDRO.
  
  In this CLE course, Joshua D. Ferraro provides numerous key practice points about QRDOs, defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans and cash benefit plans so you can avoid making key mistakes with your client during divorce. When you are done viewing this course you will be able to: navigate ERISA & the laws that govern retirement assets, recognize the different types of retirement assets and how they work, understand the procedures & substance of how these retirement benefits are divided, valuate plans & distinguish marital versus non-marital components and avoid common pitfalls. Additional issues discussed by Mr. Ferraro include: how to value defined contribution plans, how the pre-marital share is divided, how to calculate defined benefit plans, the Qualified Joint Survivor Annuity (QJSA), frozen vs. unfrozen pension accounts, how the interest will be assigned in a defined benefit plan, survivorship benefits, military qualifying court orders and IRAs.
  
  Joshua D. Ferraro assists attorneys and individuals with Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs). Josh initially joined Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith in 2004, immediately after graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar. After leaving the firm to join his father and brothers at the Ferraro Law Group, he returned to Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith to assist clients throughout the Treasure Coast with claims arising from personal injury and wrongful death as well as those involved in intra-family disputes involving a contested will or trust. In addition to his litigation practice, Josh continues to advise family law attorneys throughout Florida and the country on the process of distributing retirement benefits in compliance with federal law. Outside the practice of law, Josh donates a substantial amount of time to working with local charitable organizations.

  Practice Areas: Family Law, Litigation, Trusts and Estates
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | Delaware (DE) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Illinois (IL) | Kentucky (KY) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Missouri (MO) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV)
  
  Course Expiration: 08/10/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 08/10/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:04

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• What Me Worry? Professional Responsibility, Evolving Technology and Why I Might
• What Me Worry? Professional Responsibility, Evolving Technology and Why I Might

  Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram - every new day seems to bring a new social media website and a new electronic fad. How can attorneys harness these new technologies in their legal practice without running afoul of the ethical rules? Can you ethically post the big verdict from your trial on your website? Are you required to keep copies of all your blog posts? Can you counsel clients to remove embarrassing photos from their Facebook page two weeks before trial? What if your friend endorses you for Maritime Law on LinkedIn -- but you're a family law attorney? These increasingly common electronic scenarios vex ethics regulators and attorneys alike.
  
  In this incredibly timely course, attorney Ed McIntyre provides practical, common sense guidance so you can remain ethical in our brave new electronic world. The main issues discussed in this CLE course include legal ethics & risk mitigation, old ethics rules vs. new technologies, communicating electronically with clients, the ethics of cybersleuthing and counseling clients to delete information from social media accounts. Additional subjects covered: the ABA Model Rules, the California Rules of Professional Conduct, the Duty of Competence, the Duty of Confidentiality, the Duty of Communication, the legal advertising rules, websites & blogs, Twitter, disclaimers, confidentiality & social media, your website & the attorney-client relationship, friending parties & individuals involved in litigation, the no contact rule, suppression of evidence, the Virginia "I Heart Hot Moms" case and LinkedIn endorsements.
  
  A veteran trial attorney, Edward J. McIntyre practices complex business litigation in federal and state courts. An expert on the topic of professional responsibility, he also now advises and represents attorneys on issues of professional responsibility, risk mitigation and professional negligence issues. He testifies as an expert witness in court, writes a monthly column on professional responsibility in the San Diego Lawyer Magazine and frequently lectures on this topic. He is also a member and chair of the San Diego County Bar Association Legal Ethics Committee and received the 2013 Top Lawyers of San Diego distinction.

  Specialty Areas: Legal Ethics
  
  Practice Areas: Ethics
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Hawaii (HI) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | Indiana (IN) | Iowa (IA) | Louisiana (LA) | Maine (ME) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Minnesota (MN) | Mississippi (MS) | Montana (MT) | Nevada (NV) | New Hampshire (NH) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Carolina (NC) | North Dakota (ND) | Ohio (OH) | Oklahoma (OK) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Carolina (SC) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Utah (UT) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA) | West Virginia (WV) | Wyoming (WY)
  
  Course Expiration: 03/17/2021

  Media Type: Streaming Video, MP3 Download, Video Download, MP3 Player, USB

  1.00 credit hours | 1.00 Legal Ethics
  
  Original Production Date: 03/17/2016
  Run Time: 1:00:05

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