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• Mastering Reptile Tactics: How Plaintiff Attorneys Secure Larger Verdicts
• Mastering Reptile Tactics: How Plaintiff Attorneys Secure Larger Verdicts

  Trial attorneys now increasingly rely on the “Reptile Theory” — a trial strategy designed to awaken jurors’ primal instincts for safety, fear and self-preservation. This technique has been credited with driving a sharp rise in “nuclear verdicts” awarded by juries over the last decade.
  
  In this engaging and highly practical session, veteran trial attorney Kate Whitlock, Esq. explores how these Reptile tactics operate — and how defense counsel can effectively recognize, neutralize, and counter them at every stage of litigation. Kate will examine how juror anger, distrust of authority and media-driven narratives have reshaped the litigation landscape. She provides participants with actionable strategies for depositions, motions practice, voir dire, trial themes and closing arguments to defuse emotional manipulation and restore rational decision-making. Attorneys will leave this session with a deep understanding of the psychological and procedural underpinnings of Reptile Theory, how it manifests in pleadings and discovery and concrete techniques for minimizing exposure to runaway verdicts.
  
  Participants will learn how to:
  
  * Define Reptile Theory and explain its psychological roots in the triune brain model
  
  * Identify hallmarks of Reptile tactics in pleadings, discovery, and witness examination
  
  * Analyze case law restricting or sanctioning Reptile-style argumentation
  
  * Develop motion and deposition strategies to protect witnesses and preserve appellate issues
  
  * Reframe trial themes around reasonableness, personal responsibility, and fairness to neutralize fear-based appeals
  
  Kate Whitlock has spent her career defending and counseling individuals and companies accused of not doing their jobs right. Primarily in professional liability, bad faith and sexual misconduct matters, Kate represents clients in many different fields – legal, insurance, accounting, real estate, education and more.

  Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alabama (AL) | Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Colorado (CO) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Georgia (GA) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | 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) | Ohio (OH) | Oregon (OR) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Tennessee (TN) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 10/29/2030

  Media Type: Streaming Video, Streaming Audio, Audio Download, Video Download, USB

  1.20 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 10/29/2025
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• No, More Tequila: Using Statutory Interpretation To Your Clients Advantage
• No, More Tequila: Using Statutory Interpretation To Your Clients Advantage

  No more tequila... Is VERY different than "No, MORE tequila." One little comma can have a big difference in interpretation and meaning.
  
  The rules of statutory interpretation can be powerful tools in crafting creative & persuasive legal arguments if you are skilled enough to know how to properly deploy them. Greg Overstreet will show you how these rules can benefit your client?s case, describe the two forks: plain meaning vs. ambiguity and provide the practical application of common canons of statutory interpretation. Additional CLE topics of discussion: the four main tests, mind set + body of law, regulations & ordinances, specific controls the general, "plain meaning", resolving the ambiguity legislative history & record, grammar & language, surrounding language, order of enactment, mistake, shall & may, conditions & limitations, previous interpretations, extrinsic aids to interpretation, case law & common law and practical takeaways.
  
  A lawyer in boots, Greg Overstreet has practiced law for 28 years. He has a general civil practice, provides mediation services and serves as local counsel assisting attorneys from outside Montana.

  Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 07/14/2027

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

  1.20 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 07/14/2022
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Nutraceuticals: Dietary Supplements for Attorneys
• Nutraceuticals: Dietary Supplements for Attorneys

  If it’s natural… it’s safe. Dietary supplements don’t interact with other drugs. And the labels for dietary supplements will accurately list all ingredients. True or False??
  
  Yes, the myths abound when it comes to Nutraceuticals, also known as dietary supplements. Taught by Toxicologist Dr. Allison Muller, this CLE provides insight into dietary supplements & legal claims based on actual legal cases straight from her case files. Dr. Muller will mainly: describe the role of the FDA in regulating dietary supplements, compare & contrast adulterants vs. contaminants, list 2 dietary supplement-drug interactions, identify 1 dietary supplement that can cause impairment and explain how dietary supplements can give a positive drug screen result. Dr. Muller will also discuss: non-drugs, homeopathic treatments, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), product liability, false advertising (mislabeling), workplace impairment, existing medical conditions and Cannabidiols (CBD).
  
  Dr. Muller is a board-certified toxicologist, fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, and registered pharmacist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of clinical toxicology.

  Practice Areas: Business Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | Nevada (NV) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Texas (TX) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 02/28/2028

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

  1.20 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 02/22/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Veterinary Malpractice for Pets and Their Humans
• Veterinary Malpractice for Pets and Their Humans

  Cheryl Nolan is an animal law lawyer who helps aggrieved pet owners with veterinary malpractice claims. She handles cases involving dogs, cats, horses, birds... and even hamsters.
  
  In this CLE she will discuss the hallmarks of dog & animal law, types of claims, theories of liability, small claims vs. the veterinarian board and case development. Additional subjects: animal law practice areas, private equity & veterinarians, the roots of animal law, what pet owners want, handling animal disputes with alternative dispute resolution (ADR), Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton’s mediation practice, breach of contract, bailment, malpractice & negligence, conversion, consumer protections, fraud & misrepresentation, deceptive business practices, market value, replacement value, special & unique value monetizing bowser and utilizing expert witnesses to guide the case. Cheryl will conclude by providing a detailed analysis of two actual case examples where she helped pet owners.
  
  Cheryl Nolan decided on a career in law to help others and be of service. After 23 years promoting the interests of the disadvantaged and equal access to justice, Cheryl now runs an animal-centered law practice.

  Practice Areas: Animal Law
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Florida (FL) | Idaho (ID) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | 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) | Vermont (VT) | Virginia (VA) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 04/30/2028

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

  1.20 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 04/30/2023
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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• Winning Dog Bite Cases and Defense Tactics
• Winning Dog Bite Cases and Defense Tactics

  More people buying dogs during the pandemic, more delivery drivers, more people working & staying around the house… and there’s always plenty of tasty mail carriers. More dogs mean one thing — more dog bites.
  
  And when man’s best friend isn’t so friendly, the consequences can unfortunately be deadly. A former prosecutor turned personal injury trial attorney, Claudine Wilkins will discuss practical tips for winning dog bite cases for your clients — from plaintiff’s strategies & theories of law to restitution and damages. Additional topics of discussion: state law, reactionary & predatory dog bites, dog attacks, adoption centers & shelters, intentional mislabeling, toolkits, the prosecutor’s checklist, legislation, restitution, liability, negligence, Dog at Large ordinances, injuries, initial intake, investigations, case law & examples, causes of dog bites, contributing factors, bad enclosures and bad laws. Claudine will also cover case intake, negligence & investigations and share numerous practical tips & strategies you can deploy at trial to get the best result for your client.
  
  Claudine Wilkins is an Animal Law Expert & Attorney. A former prosecutor, she has trained thousands of professionals in animal-related fields.

  Practice Areas: Animal Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Real Property
  
  Offered In: Alaska (AK) | Arizona (AZ) | California (CA) | Connecticut (CT) | District of Columbia (DC) | Illinois (IL) | ITA (ITA) | Maryland (MD) | Massachusetts (MA) | Michigan (MI) | Missouri (MO) | New Jersey (NJ) | New York (NY) | North Dakota (ND) | Pennsylvania (PA) | South Dakota (SD) | Vermont (VT) | Washington (WA)
  
  Course Expiration: 08/26/2027

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

  1.20 credit hours
  
  Original Production Date: 08/26/2022
  Run Time: 1:00:00

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