tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61194697314299118452026-06-13T02:04:30.432-07:00Free Online CLE &amp; MCLE for Attorneys and Lawyersrewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.comBlogger7519125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-44380444192466348432026-06-11T07:30:00.000-07:002026-06-11T17:05:51.504-07:00Free CLE Webinars <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: inherit;">June 2026 Free CLE</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">.</span></h1></span></div></span></div><div><span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif"><div><span><span><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif"><b>June 16:</b></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-16-illegal-dei-under-executive.html">“Illegal DEI” Under the Executive Orders — What We Know Now and What's Ahead</a>. By Bloomberg Law.</span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-16-civil-commitment-law-2026.html">Civil Commitment Law 2026: Between Care and Coercion</a>. By WSBA.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span>June 17:</span></b></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/01/june-17-social-media-discovery-ethics.html">Social Media – Discovery, Ethics, Evidence &amp; Sanctions</a>. By Veritext.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-17-from-claim-to-closure-guiding.html">From Claim to Closure: Guiding Clients Through Settlement</a>.</span>&nbsp;<span>By</span><b>&nbsp;</b><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b>June 18:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>*&nbsp;</span><a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/03/june-18-high-performance-without.html">High Performance Without Burnout — Practical Well‑being Strategies for Lawyers</a>. By Clifford Law Office.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/02/june-18-managing-biases-to-achieve.html">Managing Biases to Achieve Optimal Negotiation and Litigation Outcomes</a>. By&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ncrconline.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">National Conflict Resolution Center</a>.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/02/june-18-research-drafting-techniques.html">Research &amp; Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/02/june-18-social-media-in-workplace-what.html">Social Media in the Workplace: What could possibly go wrong?</a>.&nbsp; By LexisNexis.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-18-intersection-of-technology.html">The Intersection of Technology, Domestic Violence and Family Law</a>.&nbsp;By Dakota County Law Library.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-18-virtual-pro-bono-cle-series-ai.html">AI Tools and Technology for Legal Aid and Pro Bono</a>. By Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI).</span></div><div><span><b>June 22:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-22-comparing-global-privacy-laws.html">Comparing Global Privacy Laws</a>. By Washington State Bar Association.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span>June 23:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>*&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-23-trust-but-verify-ethical-ai-use.html">Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice</a>.&nbsp;By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2025/12/june-23-litigation-analytics-for.html">Litigation Analytics for General Counsel &amp; Corporate Legal</a><span>. By LexisNexis.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b>June 24:</b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-24-claim-reframe-best-practices-to.html">Claim Reframe: Best Practices to Avoid a Legal Malpractice</a>. By Attorney Protective.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b>June 25:</b></span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/02/june-25-power-prompting-mastering.html">Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals</a></span></span><span>. By LexisNexis.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/02/june-25-researching-experts-and-judges.html">Researching Experts and Judges</a>.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;By LexisNexis.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/03/june-25-minnesota-supreme-court.html">Understanding the Attorney Discipline Process in Minnesota</a>.&nbsp;By&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://mn.gov/law-library/services/index/continuing-legal-education.jsp" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs</a>.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-25-expert-witness-ethics.html">Expert Witness Ethics</a>.<span>&nbsp;</span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">By&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.petefowler.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Pete Fowler Construction Services</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">.</span></span></div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-25-i-dont-want-to-make-trouble.html">“I Don’t Want to Make Trouble”: the Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment Complaints</a>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><b>June 30:</b></div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/june-30-legal-lunchbox-series-financial.html">Legal Lunchbox Series: Financial Expert Essentials</a>. By Washington State Bar Association.</div><div><span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif"><div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>July 2026 Free CLE</i></span></h1></span></div></span></div><div><span><b>July 1:</b>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-1-vicarious-trauma-in-pro-bono-work.html">Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work</a>. By Public Interest Law Initiative.</span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">July 2:</span></b></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/03/july-2-why-every-real-estate-agent-must.html">Why Every Real Estate Agent Must Know What The Condo Questionnaire Is</a>. By CES.</span></div><div><span><b>July 8:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-8-beyond-prompting-what-happens.html">Beyond Prompting: What Happens When AI Starts Doing the Work</a></span>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><span><b>July 9:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-9-technology-and-legal.html">Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns &amp; Best Practices</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-9-trends-to-watch-in-antitrust-law.html">Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-9-chart-attack-audit-trails-in.html">Chart Attack: Audit Trails in MedMals and Nursing Home Cases</a>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><b>July 14:</b></div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-14-240-ways-to-fallone-way-to.html">240 Ways to Fall—One Way to Settle: NY Labor Law Mediations &amp; Conferences</a>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>July 15:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-15-complex-cases-simplified.html">Complex Cases Simplified — Gaining Logistical Control</a>. By Veritext.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-15-mic-drop-summations-that-stick.html">Mic Drop: Summations That Stick</a></span>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><span><b>July 16:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-16-artificial-intelligence-in.html">Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div><span>*&nbsp; <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-16-renewable-energy-developments.html">Renewable Energy Developments in the U.S.</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><span><b>July 23:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-23-ai-in-action-how-to-draft-with.html">AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-23-navigating-ethical-waters-in.html">Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><b>July 29:</b></div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-29-cliff-diving-estate-edition.html">Cliff Diving, Estate Edition: Don’t Let Your Clients Go Splat</a>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div><b>July 30:</b></div><div>*&nbsp;<a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-30-evaluating-natural-disaster.html">Evaluating Natural Disaster Property Damage Claims</a>.&nbsp;<span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">By&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.petefowler.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Pete Fowler Construction Services</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">.</span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-30-power-prompting-mastering.html">Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/july-30-from-claim-to-closure-guiding.html">From Claim to Closure: Guiding Clients Through Settlement</a></span>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div></span></div><div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>August 2026 Free CLE</i></span></h1></span></div></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">August 6:</span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* </span><a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-6-handy-primer-on-drafting-and.html">A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks</a>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"> * <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/03/august-6-mortgage-programs-for-self.html">Mortgage Programs For Self-Employed Borrowers</a>. By CES.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-6-researching-experts-and-judges.html">Researching Experts and Judges</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><b>August 12:</b></div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-12-crossing-borders.html">Crossing Borders: Understanding Immigration Law's Overlaps with Other Practice Areas</a>. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.</div><div><span><b>August 13:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-13-ai-in-action-how-to-draft.html">AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-13-pollution-insurance-are-you.html">Pollution Insurance: Are You Covered?</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>August 19:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-19-ai-record.html">AI &amp; The Record</a>. By Veritext.</span></div><div><span><b>August 20:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-20-research-drafting-techniques.html">Research &amp; Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law</a></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-20-trends-to-watch-in.html">Trends to Watch in Environmental Law</a>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><span><b>August 25:</b></span></div><div><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-25-power-prompting-mastering.html">Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>August 27:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-27-using-expert-consultants-in.html">Using Expert Consultants in Pursuing Subrogation Cases</a></span>.&nbsp;<span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">By&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.petefowler.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">Pete Fowler Construction Services</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/august-27-hipaa-understanding.html">HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties &amp; Research Strategies</a></span></span>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span><i>September 2026 Free CLE</i></span></h1></span></div></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></div><div><b>September 3:</b></div><div><b></b>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/september-3-performing-effective.html">Performing Effective Securities Law Research</a>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><b>September 10:<br />*&nbsp;&nbsp;</b><a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/september-10-ai-in-action-how-to-draft.html">AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI</a>. By LexisNexis.</div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/september-10-research-skills-for.html">Research Skills for Litigators</a>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><b>September 17:</b></div><div>* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/september-17-social-media-in-workplace.html">Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?</a>. By LexisNexis.</div><div><b style="font-family: inherit;">September 24:</b><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">* </span><a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/september-24-risk-transfer-in.html" style="font-family: inherit;">Risk Transfer in Construction Defect Habitability Claims</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">By&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.petefowler.com/" style="font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;">Pete Fowler Construction Services</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">* <a href="https://4freecle.blogspot.com/2026/05/september-24-power-prompting-mastering.html">Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals</a>. By LexisNexis.</span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br /></div></div></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></div></span></span></div></div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-28285530358909149682026-06-11T07:00:00.000-07:002026-06-11T08:00:04.528-07:00June 11: AI and Legal Ethics: Judicial Scrutiny, Professional Judgment, and Career Impact<!-- Generated by Copilot on May 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM PT --> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/61126/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="100" src="https://www.perrinconferences.com/assets/perrin-conference-logo-80x105.png" alt="logo of Perrin Conferences" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br /> AI is rapidly transforming legal practice, and courts are beginning to scrutinize how attorneys use these tools. This program examines the ethical implications of AI in litigation, including professional judgment, disclosure obligations, and the risks of overreliance on automated systems.<br /><br /> Panelists will discuss recent judicial responses to AI‑generated filings, the evolving expectations for attorney oversight, and how AI may reshape legal careers. The session is designed for litigators, in‑house counsel, and claims professionals navigating the intersection of technology, ethics, and professional responsibility.<br /><br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/61126/"> AI and Legal Ethics: Judicial Scrutiny, Professional Judgment, and Career Impact </a><br /><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Thursday, June 11, 2026<br /> 1–2:30 PM ET | Noon–1:30 PM CT | 11 AM–12:30 PM MT | 10–11:30 AM PT<br /><br /> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/61126/"> Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a><br /><br /> <b>Speakers:</b><br /> <ul> <li><i>Moderator: Jennifer Hightower, Esq.</i>, The Cook Group, New York, NY.</li> <li><i>Lakeshia Ekegigwe</i>, Founder & CEO, Leader Thinking Global, Dallas, TX.</li> <li><i>Hon. Senior Judge Phil Gilbert</i>, United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois.</li> <li><i>Kevin Hannemann, Esq.</i>, The Cook Group, New York, NY.</li> <li><i>John Storino, Esq.</i>, Jenner & Block LLP, Chicago, IL.</li> </ul> <b>CLE Credit:</b><br /> Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/">Perrin Conferences</a>.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/61126/"> More Information And Registration </a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-83193642525657805112026-06-11T07:00:00.000-07:002026-06-11T07:59:24.644-07:00June 11: National Security Review of Foreign Investment Transactions<div><b>Description:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68784&credit=1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> </p> <!-- Description text begins AFTER this point --> <p>While bipartisan legislative successes have been rare in today’s polarized political climate, one major exception was the broad agreement on strengthening the framework for reviewing foreign investment in U.S. companies. This consensus led to the passage of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) in 2018.</p> <p>The final rule issued in January 2020 implemented FIRRMA and clarified the modern process for CFIUS review of inbound transactions. This CLE will:</p> <ul> <li>Review the landscape leading to FIRRMA</li> <li>Highlight key elements of the updated regulatory process</li> <li>Provide updates on recent developments as national security concerns evolve</li> <li>Offer instruction on researching legislation, regulations, and market examples of CFIUS approval clauses in M&A agreements</li> </ul> <p>This program is designed to help attorneys understand the shifting regulatory environment and effectively advise clients navigating foreign investment transactions.</p> </div> <div><b>Title:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68784&credit=1"> National Security Review of Foreign Investment Transactions </a> </p> </div> <div><b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Thursday, June 11, 2026<br /> 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm ET<br /> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68784&credit=1"> Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a> </p> </div> <div><b>Speaker:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Ben Knuth, Esq. </p> </div> <div><b>Credit:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> 1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /> </p> </div> <div><b>By:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">LexisNexis</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68784&credit=1"> More Information And Registration </a> </p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-7023923393841354202026-06-11T03:00:00.000-07:002026-06-11T07:59:51.195-07:00June 11: Put a Little Prep in Your Step: Trial Readiness Essentials for Litigators<!--Generated by Copilot on May 2, 2026 at 8:24 AM PT--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347238&amp;evSubAction=listAll" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="logo of New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers" border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="414" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP0QHb0qe_4cFJDt8YMO998teL8rBrg7EmHK65KSZDABVHlJavXXtCYnNc8CCtHQwrl8vzSrjrA0ISDwb9xLeRRSM1W8t9sD_0jzVZcO0TkNDmlRsyqvgV7ZOQjI2CuE7mpsC1Bdn8It3okmLusiDNkd1gTGDzyC22Eugn9TLaZ6A3gxsYlW11uiFq9EK/s320/Screenshot%202025-03-28%20154621.png" width="320" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br /> Winning at trial starts long before anyone steps into the courtroom. This program focuses on the strategic and practical aspects of trial preparation in New York practice, equipping attorneys to anticipate challenges, shape the narrative early, and position their case for success from the outset.<br /><br /> Topics will include:<br /> <ul> <li>Developing a persuasive case theory.</li> <li>Mastering discovery with trial in mind.</li> <li>Drafting pre-trial motions.</li> <li>Preparing witnesses and exhibits.</li> <li>Identifying weaknesses before opposing counsel does.</li> </ul> Attendees will gain actionable techniques to strengthen their case, streamline their presentation, and gain a decisive edge before trial even begins.<br /><br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347238&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> Put a Little Prep in Your Step: Trial Readiness Essentials for Litigators </a><br /><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Thursday, June 11, 2026<br /> 1–2 PM ET | Noon–1 PM CT | 11 AM–Noon MT | 10–11 AM PT<br /><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347238&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a><br /><br /> <b>Speakers:</b><br /> <ul> <li><i>Christina Gullo, Esq.</i></li> <li><i>Michael Solomon, Esq.</i></li> </ul> <b>Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in New York (Skills).<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347238&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> More Information And Registration </a> </div><br />rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-61312105026904188522026-06-11T02:00:00.000-07:002026-06-11T07:57:57.252-07:00June 11: AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI<div><b>Description:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Generative AI is reshaping legal drafting—accelerating first drafts of contracts, pleadings, legal arguments, deposition questions, memos, client letters, emails, and clauses. <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" alt="LexisNexis logo" /> </a> This CLE shows practitioners how to use generative AI to move from a blank page to a high-quality first draft faster, with a practical ethics segment on competence with technology, confidentiality, supervision, and compliance with evolving court expectations. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> You will see exemplar prompts and iterations, including responsive drafting from uploaded documents, and learn how to verify authorities and reduce risk with citation validation. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of prompt strategy, an iteration playbook, and a defensible workflow to deploy AI drafting safely in everyday practice—drafting and refining legal documents with structured prompts, using upload-based responsive drafting, applying an ethics-first checklist mapping Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, 5.3, and 3.3, recognizing hallucinations and misattributions, and tracking court standing orders and evolving AI-use rules. </p> </div> <div><b>Title:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68783&amp;credit=1">AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI</a></p> </div> <div><b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">Thursday, June 11, 2026<br />11:45am - 1:00pm ET</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68783&amp;credit=1">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a></p> </div> <div><b>Speaker:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">Jen Stringfield, Esq.</p> </div> <div><b>Credit:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> 1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /> </p> </div> <div><b>By:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">LexisNexis</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68783&amp;credit=1">More Information And Registration</a></p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-48174894138605942422026-06-11T01:00:00.000-07:002026-06-11T07:59:36.496-07:00June 11: Reversals of Fortune<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://mn.gov/law-library/services/index/continuing-legal-education.jsp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="140" height="152" src="https://mn.gov/law-library/assets/law-library-logo-with-background_tcm1041-81222.png" width="152" /> </a> </div> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://mn.gov/law-library/services/index/continuing-legal-education.jsp"> Reversals of Fortune </a> <br /><br /> <b>Description:<br /></b><i>Reversals of Fortune</i> examines significant cases in which appellate courts have overturned earlier precedents. The session highlights decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the Minnesota Court of Appeals, offering insight into how and why courts reverse course on established legal principles.<p>Presenter Marshall Tanick will explore the legal, historical, and practical implications of these reversals, providing attorneys with a deeper understanding of how precedent evolves and how shifts in judicial interpretation can affect litigation strategy and client counseling.</p> <b>Date/Time:</b><br /> Thursday, June 11, 2026<br /> Noon–1:00 PM CT<br /> 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT<br /> <a href="https://courts-state-mn-us.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_qSLMeSW8TCKosBs-g_WDWQ#/registration"> Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! <br /></a><br /> <b>Speaker:</b><br /> <ul> <li>Marshall Tanick</li><li>Meyer Njus Tanick</li></ul> <b>By:</b><br /> <a href="https://mn.gov/law-library/services/index/continuing-legal-education.jsp"> Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs </a> <br /><br /> <b>CLE Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in Minnesota. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, you may be able to self-apply for credit, depending on your state.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://mn.gov/law-library/services/index/continuing-legal-education.jsp"> More Information And Registration </a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-53988935371602272842026-06-05T00:30:00.000-07:002026-06-05T09:52:50.976-07:00June 10: Identifying Maritime Claims: Vessels, Passengers, Seamen & the Statutes that Govern Them<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.cozen.com/about" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="logo of Cozen O’Connor" border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="375" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BOHnDK8Lsgk/XXr7RZ3AfZI/AAAAAAABS08/hepMLJeocyQJdoBEiXU6zfAtzaNKLxCVgCPcBGAYYCw/s200/Capture.JPG" width="200" /> </a> </div> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://sites-cozen.vuturevx.com/384/6778/landing-pages/blank.asp?sid=31ff25d2-af20-407e-9028-c3b9f5103982">Identifying Maritime Claims: Vessels, Passengers, Seamen &amp; the Statutes that Govern Them</a><br /><br /> <b>Description:</b><br /> This webinar will provide a practical framework for identifying often-overlooked maritime personal injury claims at intake, and explain how early recognition can impact exposure, reserves, venue, and defense strategy.<br /><br /> Through a real-world case study, the presenters will highlight the costs of missing a maritime issue and outline the three primary types of claims most commonly encountered.<br /><br /> The session will also cover key U.S. Supreme Court decisions and their application in federal courts, and share practical tips for spotting claims early, asking the right intake questions, and properly reserving and investigating maritime exposures.<br /><br /> <div> <b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> </div> Wednesday, June 10, 2026<br /> 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET | 10:30–11:30 AM CT | 9:30–10:30 AM MT | 8:30–9:30 AM PT<br /> <a href="https://sites-cozen.vuturevx.com/384/6778/landing-pages/blank.asp?sid=31ff25d2-af20-407e-9028-c3b9f5103982">Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!</a><br /> <div> <b>Credit:</b> </div> 1 credit hour in New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois, Nevada, and California; Approval Pending: Minnesota. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.<br /> <div> <b>Speakers:</b> </div> <ul> <li><i>Christopher Tramonte</i> is a Member of Cozen O’Connor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li><i>Nicole Connors</i> is a Member of Cozen O’Connor.&nbsp;</li> <li><i>Evan Schweitzer</i> is a Cozen O’Connor&nbsp;Associate. He will cover key U.S. Supreme Court decisions, their application in federal courts, and practical guidance for spotting claims early, asking effective intake questions, and properly reserving and investigating maritime exposures.</li> </ul> <div> <b>By:</b> </div> <div> <b>Cozen O'Connor,</b> 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. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sites-cozen.vuturevx.com/384/6778/landing-pages/blank.asp?sid=31ff25d2-af20-407e-9028-c3b9f5103982">More Information And Registration</a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-70419389726833908622026-06-01T11:41:00.000-07:002026-06-02T21:21:51.101-07:00June 3: Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work<div class="event-frame"> <div class="event-header"> <a href="https://pili.org/" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;"> <img alt="PILI Logo" src="https://pili.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PILI-logo-scaled.jpg" width="200" /> </a> <b><a href="https://pili.org/event/cle-series-trauma/" target="_blank">Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Work</a></b><br /> <i>PILI Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series</i> </div> <div class="event-date"> Tuesday, June 3, 2025.<br /> 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT.<br /> <a href="https://pili.org/event/cle-series-trauma/" target="_blank"><b>Register Now!</b></a> </div> <div class="event-description"> <p>Those working in legal aid and pro bono are often tasked with processing the intense pain, trauma, and challenges facing their clients. Despite available resources, many legal professionals lack adequate support for managing the vicarious trauma that can arise from this work. This program will explore the nature of vicarious trauma and provide strategies for addressing its impact within the legal field.</p> </div> <div class="event-credit"> <b>Credit:</b><br /> Attendees will receive 1.0 hour of Illinois MCLE Mental Health &amp; Substance Abuse Credit, subject to approval. Advance registration is required. </div> <div class="event-cost"> <b>Cost + Commitment:</b><br /> These Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series programs are free, but advance registration is required, and we ask that you do at least one of the following over the next 12 months: <ul> <li>Answer two Illinois Free Legal Answers questions for every hour of CLE credit.</li> <li>Sign up for one shift at a Self-Represented Litigant Help Desk (Third, Sixth &amp; Tenth Circuits).</li> <li>Take one pro bono case through PILI with the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network or Conflict of Interest Referral Panel.</li> <li>Take one pro bono case through Land of Lincoln, Prairie State, or another local legal aid organization.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="event-speakers"> <b>Speakers:</b> <ul> <li><i>Helen Skinner, JD, LCSW</i>, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.</li> <li><i>Tatiana Duchak, JD</i>, Licensed Clinical and Professional Counselor.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="event-sponsor"> <b>By:</b> <a href="https://pili.org/" target="_blank">Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)</a>.<br /> View PILI's pro bono opportunities at <a href="https://www.pili.org/pro-bono/opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.pili.org/pro-bono/opportunities/</a>. </div> <div class="event-moreinfo"> <a href="https://pili.org/event/cle-series-trauma/" target="_blank"><b>More Information and Registration</b></a> </div> <!--BLOGSPOT TITLE--><br /><div class="event-tags"><b>&nbsp;</b></div> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-74629752940648728602026-06-01T08:22:00.000-07:002026-06-02T21:21:39.858-07:00June 3: Proceed, Counselor: Appellate Practice in New York State and Federal Courts<!--Generated by Copilot on May 2, 2026 at 8:19 AM PT--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346646&amp;evSubAction=listAll" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="logo of New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers" border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="414" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP0QHb0qe_4cFJDt8YMO998teL8rBrg7EmHK65KSZDABVHlJavXXtCYnNc8CCtHQwrl8vzSrjrA0ISDwb9xLeRRSM1W8t9sD_0jzVZcO0TkNDmlRsyqvgV7ZOQjI2CuE7mpsC1Bdn8It3okmLusiDNkd1gTGDzyC22Eugn9TLaZ6A3gxsYlW11uiFq9EK/s320/Screenshot%202025-03-28%20154621.png" width="320" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br /> This program offers a practical overview of appellate practice in New York’s state and federal courts, covering key procedures from noticing an appeal through briefing and oral argument, along with tips to help trial lawyers navigate the appellate process.<br /><br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346646&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> Proceed, Counselor: Appellate Practice in New York State and Federal Courts </a><br /><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Wednesday, June 3, 2026<br /> 1–2:30 PM ET | Noon–1:30 PM CT | 11 AM–12:30 PM MT | 10–11:30 AM PT<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346646&amp;evSubAction=listAll">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a></div> <br /> <b>Speaker:</b><br /> <i>Jacquelyn Mouquin, Esq.</i><br /><br /> <b>Credit:</b><br /> 1.5 credit hours in New York (Professional Practice).<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346646&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> More Information And Registration </a> </div> New York, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers <!--TAGS--> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-83346819694495015732026-05-28T18:32:00.000-07:002026-05-29T16:24:06.808-07:00June 2: The California Civil Rights Department Presents: Regulations on Automated Decisions in Employment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://lawlibrary.acgov.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="112" data-original-width="184" height="122" src="http://lawlibrary.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/lawliblogoheader.png" width="200" alt="logo of Alameda County Law Library" /> </a> </div> <div><b>Title:</b></div> <div> <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/the-california-civil-rights-department-presents-regulations-on-automated-decisions-in-employment">The California Civil Rights Department Presents: Regulations on Automated Decisions in Employment</a><br /> <b>Date+Time:</b><br /> June 2, 2026 : Noon – 1:00 PM Pacific<br /> <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/the-california-civil-rights-department-presents-regulations-on-automated-decisions-in-employment">Register Now!</a><br /> <b>About the Speaker:</b><br /> Alexandria (“Ali”) Sadler<br /> </div> <div> <b>Credit:</b><br /> <i>California:</i> 1 hour participatory MCLE credit. In some other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit. </div> <div> <b>By:</b><br /> <a href="https://aclibrary.org/">The Alameda County Law Library</a> is a public law library located in the heart of downtown Oakland. Empowering all Alameda County residents with access to legal information since 1891. The Alameda County Law Library is a multiple activity MCLE provider approved by the State Bar of California.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://events.humanitix.com/the-california-civil-rights-department-presents-regulations-on-automated-decisions-in-employment">More Information And Registration</a></div> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-16678603468909830862026-05-28T16:27:00.000-07:002026-05-29T16:23:55.037-07:00June 2: Moneyball for Civil Litigation<p><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /></a></p>In this session, you will learn how legal analytics equip practitioners to uncover strategic insights about the judges, lawyers, and parties involved in civil litigation. You will understand how analytics inform counsel’s ability to assess the unique experiences of the court, judge, parties &amp; counsel involved in a case, and tailor strategies for litigation and business development accordingly.&nbsp;<div>After completing this course, you will be able to:&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Identify situations in which legal analytics enable data-informed decisions for litigation strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Tailor case strategy in consideration of the unique litigation experiences of the judge, venue, firms, attorneys, and parties involved.&nbsp;</li><li>Find, understand, and apply big data to valuate claims &amp; improve clients’ litigation outcomes.</li></ul></div><div><b>Title:</b><br /><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~68205">Moneyball for Civil Litigation</a><br /><b>Webinar Date+Time:</b><br />June 2, 2026<br />12:45pm - 2:00pm Eastern Time<br /><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~68205">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!<br /></a><b>Speakers:</b><br />Teddy Hook, Esq., Adam Masarek, Esq., MPH<br /><b>Credit:</b><br />1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /><b>By:</b><br />LexisNexis<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classInfo=Crs~686~68205">More Information And Registration</a></div></div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-1963808096497523312026-05-28T09:41:00.000-07:002026-05-31T09:42:40.992-07:00July 29: Cliff Diving, Estate Edition: Don’t Let Your Clients Go Splat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347809&evSubAction=listAll" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="414" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP0QHb0qe_4cFJDt8YMO998teL8rBrg7EmHK65KSZDABVHlJavXXtCYnNc8CCtHQwrl8vzSrjrA0ISDwb9xLeRRSM1W8t9sD_0jzVZcO0TkNDmlRsyqvgV7ZOQjI2CuE7mpsC1Bdn8It3okmLusiDNkd1gTGDzyC22Eugn9TLaZ6A3gxsYlW11uiFq9EK/s320/Screenshot%202025-03-28%20154621.png" width="320" alt="New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers logo" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br /> This practical program provides a roadmap to federal and New York estate tax planning, covering the basics of the federal system—including Forms 706/709, the marital deduction, QTIPs, and portability—while highlighting key New York differences like the estate tax “cliff,” lack of portability, and 3-year gift addback.<br /> The course will also explore real-world strategies to minimize tax exposure and preserve wealth, including lifetime gifting, disclaimer/A-B planning, GRATs, and grantor trust techniques such as SLATs, IDGTs, and ILITs.<br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347809&evSubAction=listAll">Cliff Diving, Estate Edition: Don’t Let Your Clients Go Splat</a><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Wednesday, July 29, 2026<br /> 1–2 PM ET&nbsp;|&nbsp;12–1 PM CT&nbsp;|&nbsp;11 AM–12 PM MT&nbsp;|&nbsp;10–11 AM PT<br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347809&evSubAction=listAll">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a><br /> <b>Speaker:</b><br /> <i>Daniel Miller, Esq.</i><br /> <b>Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in New York (Professional Practice Credits).<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /> <b>By:</b><br /> New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347809&evSubAction=listAll">More Information And Registration</a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-74178704537566242992026-05-28T08:17:00.000-07:002026-05-29T16:24:15.070-07:00June 2: The Fine Print That Bites: Ethics and Risk in Personal Injury Settlement Agreements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346642&amp;evSubAction=listAll" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="logo of New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers" border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="414" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP0QHb0qe_4cFJDt8YMO998teL8rBrg7EmHK65KSZDABVHlJavXXtCYnNc8CCtHQwrl8vzSrjrA0ISDwb9xLeRRSM1W8t9sD_0jzVZcO0TkNDmlRsyqvgV7ZOQjI2CuE7mpsC1Bdn8It3okmLusiDNkd1gTGDzyC22Eugn9TLaZ6A3gxsYlW11uiFq9EK/s320/Screenshot%202025-03-28%20154621.png" width="320" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br /> The final settlement document can be one of the most consequential—and overlooked—parts of a personal injury case. This CLE examines ethical and practical risks hidden in settlement agreements, including overly broad releases, indemnification provisions, Medicare and lien compliance obligations, tax allocation issues, and structured settlement considerations. Participants will learn how to recognize high-risk language and implement strategies that protect both their clients and their practice.<br /><br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346642&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> The Fine Print That Bites: Ethics and Risk in Personal Injury Settlement Agreements </a><br /><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Tuesday, June 2, 2026<br /> 1–2 PM ET | Noon–1 PM CT | 11 AM–Noon MT | 10–11 AM PT<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346642&amp;evSubAction=listAll">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a></div> <br /> <b>Speakers:</b><br /> <ul> <li><i>Paul Isaac, Sr., Esq.</i></li> <li><i>Christina Sonsire, Esq.</i></li> </ul> <b>Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in New York (Ethics &amp; Professionalism).<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=346642&amp;evSubAction=listAll"> More Information And Registration </a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-88079746711010038842026-05-27T17:44:00.000-07:002026-05-29T17:45:25.713-07:00August 27: HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies<div><p style="margin-top: 0px;"><b>Description:</b><br /> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="LexisNexis logo" border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> HIPAA concerns, enacted in 1996, continue to be a very real compliance concern for the healthcare industry. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Enforcement of HIPAA regulations and penalties are always on the minds of healthcare attorneys and their clients. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Concerns about HIPAA compliance and the potential penalties for noncompliance drive an ongoing need for training employees and staff of hospitals and health systems, medical practices, and other healthcare organizations about HIPAA and its requirements. </p> </div> <div><p><b>Title:<br /></b><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70579&amp;credit=1">HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties &amp; Research Strategies</a></p> <p></p></div> <div><p><b>Webinar Date+Time:<br /></b>Thursday, August 27, 2026<br />2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT<br /><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70579&amp;credit=1">Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!</a></p> </div> <div><p><b>Speaker:<br /></b><i>Robin McManigal, Esq.</i> is a Presenter. She will address how HIPAA enforcement and penalties affect healthcare attorneys and their clients, and explain why ongoing HIPAA compliance training for employees and staff of hospitals, health systems, medical practices, and other healthcare organizations is essential to understanding and meeting HIPAA requirements.</p> </div> <div><p><b>Credit:<br /></b>1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.</p> <p></p></div> <div><p><b>By:<br /></b>LexisNexis</p> <p></p><p></p></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70579&amp;credit=1">More Information And Registration</a> </p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-50394704522211183742026-05-27T06:43:00.000-07:002026-05-27T07:27:09.823-07:00May 27: Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.dechert.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="logo of Dechert" border="0" src="https://scontent-sea5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-1/505551521_1278090120985255_103603102529873960_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s200x200_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=2d3e12&amp;_nc_ohc=4houk4qSchIQ7kNvwGYtE0q&amp;_nc_oc=AdqkC0J1LXz3pL4tr8dpj_F0zpj9b-OJUlqIP1F8xnku-o9A9Q-JJ9VrI6e6VaW_yGc&amp;_nc_zt=24&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-sea5-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=QhAsqr2e4lP8yqJhEaxj3w&amp;_nc_ss=7b2a8&amp;oh=00_Af7kCinWFiA6MLWR3lnZAE2R2v7bXU1QFgyMD3YGJ6dTRQ&amp;oe=69FBC5C4" width="200" /> </a> </div> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/event-and-webinar/2026/5/ethical-issues-in-pro-bono-representations.html">Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representations</a><br /><br /> <b>Description:</b><br />This program will address ethical considerations and challenges that arise in the context of pro bono representation, including: determining who is the client and the scope of representation, privilege and confidentiality issues, ethical issues arising related to language access and ethical issues when representing clients with diminished capacity.<br /><br /> <b>Webinar Date+Time:</b><br /> May 27, 2026<br />2–3 PM ET | 1–2 PM CT | Noon–1 PM MT | 11 AM–Noon PT<br /> <a href="https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/event-and-webinar/2026/5/ethical-issues-in-pro-bono-representations.html">Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!</a><br />This event is also available live in some states - see registration form.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.dechert.com/">Dechert</a><br /><br /> <b>Credit:</b><br /> Approval Pending: North Carolina and Pennsylvania. You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/event-and-webinar/2026/5/ethical-issues-in-pro-bono-representations.html">More Information and Registration</a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-33578105835078818142026-05-27T00:30:00.000-07:002026-05-27T07:26:55.806-07:00May 27: Defects, Damages & Defenses: Mastering Product Liability Claims<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="logo of Perrin Conferences" border="0" height="100" src="https://www.perrinconferences.com/assets/perrin-conference-logo-80x105.png" /> </a> </div> <div><b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/052726/"> Defects, Damages &amp; Defenses: Mastering Product Liability Claims </a> </div> <br /> <div><b>Description:</b><br /> <div> This complimentary CLE webinar provides a focused overview of product liability litigation, with an emphasis on identifying defects, assessing damages, and developing effective defense strategies. The program explores how attorneys evaluate product design, warnings, manufacturing issues, and causation theories while preparing claims or defending manufacturers and distributors. <br /><br /> Speakers will address emerging trends in product liability cases, practical considerations for case management, and the evolving standards that shape expert testimony and evidentiary challenges. The session also highlights strategies for coordinating discovery, analyzing complex fact patterns, and navigating multi‑party litigation environments. </div> </div> <br /> <div><b>Date+Time:</b><br /> Wednesday, May 27, 2026<br /> 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT<br /> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/052726/"> Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a> </div> <br /> <div><b>Speakers:</b><br /> <ul> <li>Moderator: Craig A. Roeb, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer &amp; Mahoney</li> <li>E. Jennie Barkinskaya, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer &amp; Mahoney</li> <li>Christine E. Coverdale, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer &amp; Mahoney</li> <li>David A. Napper, Esq., Segal McCambridge Singer &amp; Mahoney</li> <li>Additional Speaker Coming Soon</li></ul></div> <div><b>CLE Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; Approval Pending: Texas. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, you may be able to self-apply for credit, depending on your state. </div> <br /> <div><b>By:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/">Perrin Conferences</a>. </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/052726/"> More Information And Registration </a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-64317150977677086602026-05-26T17:22:00.000-07:002026-05-31T17:23:24.509-07:00June 30: Legal Lunchbox Series: Financial Expert Essentials<!--Generated by Copilot on May 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM PT--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28648732" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="WSBA Legal Lunchbox logo" border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IRlXiICIOVA/XiW8DJyawNI/AAAAAAABVQU/GJpD5X7JmIMQe1l24Q9nvbBu4M4eLnvPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s200/Untitled.png" width="193" /> </a> </div> <div> <b>Description:</b><br /> This seminar examines how legal teams can identify, evaluate, and effectively work with financial expert witnesses throughout litigation. Topics include expert selection criteria, background investigations, the distinction between academic and practitioner experts, early retention strategies, and best practices for expert report development. The presentation also highlights the broad applications and value of financial experts in damages analyses, fraud investigations, valuations, securities matters, and other complex disputes.<br /> </div> <div> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28648732"> Legal Lunchbox Series: Financial Expert Essentials </a><br /> </div> <div> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Tuesday, June 30, 2026<br /> 11:55 AM–1:30 PM PT<br /> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28648732"> Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now! </a><br /> </div> <div> <b>Speakers:</b><br /> <ul> <li><i>Hanna T. Harrison</i> – Washington New Members Committee (WMNC), Spokane, WA (Chair &amp; Moderator).</li> <li><i>Jorge A. Amador, Esq., CPA, CFF</i> – Axia Advisors, LLC, Stamford, CT (Faculty).</li> </ul> </div> <div> <b>By:</b><br /> Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).<br /> </div> <div> <b>Credits:</b><br /> Washington State: 1.50 Law &amp; Legal Procedure<br /> Other States: A Certificate of Attendance can be provided on your request.<br /> </div> <div> <b>Cost:</b><br /> Free to all members of the Washington State Bar Association.<br /> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28648732"> More Information and Registration </a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-72564901605677914702026-05-25T19:02:00.000-07:002026-05-29T19:04:04.084-07:00August 25: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals<div><b>Description:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px;">The emphasis will be on the following:&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior.&nbsp;</li><li>Common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice. </li><li>Benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.&nbsp;</li><li>Appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs.&nbsp;</li><li>The 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.</li></ul><p></p></div> <div><b>Title:</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70584&amp;credit=1">Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals </a></div> <div><b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Thursday, August 25, 2026<br /> 11:45 am - 1 pm ET<br /> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70584&amp;credit=1">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a></p> </div> <div><b>Speaker:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Celeste Pometto DiNicola, Esq. </p> </div> <div><b>Credit:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> 1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin; Approval Pending: Idaho. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /> </p> </div> <div><b>By:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">LexisNexis</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70584&amp;credit=1">More Information And Registration</a> </p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-5174976340067199512026-05-25T08:47:00.000-07:002026-05-31T08:48:59.346-07:00June 25: “I Don’t Want to Make Trouble”: the Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment Complaints<!--Generated by Copilot on May 31, 2026 at 08:45 AM PT--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347764&amp;evSubAction=listAll" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers logo" border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="414" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP0QHb0qe_4cFJDt8YMO998teL8rBrg7EmHK65KSZDABVHlJavXXtCYnNc8CCtHQwrl8vzSrjrA0ISDwb9xLeRRSM1W8t9sD_0jzVZcO0TkNDmlRsyqvgV7ZOQjI2CuE7mpsC1Bdn8It3okmLusiDNkd1gTGDzyC22Eugn9TLaZ6A3gxsYlW11uiFq9EK/s320/Screenshot%202025-03-28%20154621.png" width="320" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br />Presented by an attorney and a psychotherapist, this program offers practical guidance on the legal and psychological barriers that often prevent sexual harassment complaints.<br /><br /> Topics include recognizing clients’ emotional challenges, effectively developing sensitive facts, understanding when to recommend psychological support, and communicating these issues clearly and effectively.<br /><br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347764&amp;evSubAction=listAll">“I Don’t Want to Make Trouble”: the Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment Complaints</a><br /><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Thursday, June 25, 2026<br /> 1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT<br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347764&amp;evSubAction=listAll">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a><br /><br /> <b>Speaker</b><b>s:</b><br /> <ul> <li><i>Lindy Korn-Myers, Esq.</i>.</li> <li><i>Dr. Eileen Trigoboff</i>.</li></ul> <b>Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in New York (Skills Credit).<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347764&amp;evSubAction=listAll">More Information And Registration</a></div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-68378825127442607872026-05-24T16:47:00.000-07:002026-05-30T16:48:34.312-07:00September 24: Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals<div><b>Description:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> This seminar will equip legal professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use LLMs in their practice, enhancing their ability to leverage AI technology in a legal context.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px;">The emphasis will be on the following:&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-top: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Foundational understanding of how Large Language Models operate and the key technical mechanisms that influence their behavior.&nbsp;</li><li>Common prompting mistakes and learn strategies to avoid them in legal practice. </li><li>Benefits and potential applications of generative AI in legal tasks to enhance efficiency and accuracy.&nbsp;</li><li>Appropriate LLMs for legal tasks including assessing factors such as privacy, security, training data, and understand the distinction between legal and general-use LLMs.&nbsp;</li><li>The 5 Ps of Prompting—Prime, Persona, Prompt, Product, and Polish—to craft effective prompts for legal tasks.</li></ul><p></p></div> <div><b>Title:</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70585&amp;credit=1">Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals </a></div> <div><b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Thursday, September 24, 2026<br /> 11:45 am - 1 pm ET<br /> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70585&amp;credit=1">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a></p> </div> <div><b>Speaker:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Celeste Pometto DiNicola, Esq. </p> </div> <div><b>Credit:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> 1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin; Approval Pending: Idaho. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /> </p> </div> <div><b>By:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">LexisNexis</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70585&amp;credit=1">More Information And Registration</a> </p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-4493450228616291852026-05-23T17:50:00.000-07:002026-05-29T17:51:37.321-07:00July 23: Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research<div><p style="margin-top: 0px;"><b>Description:</b> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="LexisNexis logo" border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> In an increasingly digital world, legal professionals face unique challenges in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and ethical use of online resources for research and documentation. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> In this CLE course, legal professionals will explore the ethical implications and best practices for utilizing open web resources and generative AI tools in legal research. Attendees will gain insights into the potential risks and benefits of these technologies, understand the ethical guidelines governing their use, and learn how to integrate them responsibly into their legal practice. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> This seminar will review the duty of technological competence under Rule 1.1, along with multiple model rules and attorney duties related to cybersecurity concerns, client communications, and supervision requirements. Additionally, it will delve into the evolving landscape of legal technology and its implications for practice management. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> It will also examine the benefits and risks for legal professionals in using Open Web and Generative AI for investigative and legal research. Attendees will: </p> <ul> <li>Understand the meaning and scope of the duty of technological competence and review interpretive decisions.</li> <li>Learn about the benefits and risks of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research.</li> <li>Understand other potential consequences of using digital tools and resources for investigative and legal research.</li> <li>Identify and analyze the ethical issues and ethical rules associated with using online resources in legal research.</li> <li>Understand the impact of digital phenomena such as deep fakes, editorial erasure, and sock puppets on information reliability.</li> </ul> </div> <div><p><b>Title:<br /></b><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70580&amp;credit=1">Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research</a></p> <p></p></div> <div><p><b>Webinar Date+Time:<br /></b>Thursday, July 23, 2026<br />2:45–4 PM ET | 1:45–3 PM CT | 12:45–2 PM MT | 11:45 AM–1 PM PT<br /><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70580&amp;credit=1">Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!</a></p> </div> <div><p><b>Speaker:<br /></b><i>Angela Chmielewski</i>&nbsp;.</p> </div> <div><p><b>Credit:<br /></b>1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. You may be able to self‑apply for credit in some other states.</p> <p></p></div> <div><p><b>By:<br /></b>LexisNexis</p> <p></p><p></p></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70580&amp;credit=1">More Information And Registration</a> </p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-7940562260512743232026-05-23T16:57:00.000-07:002026-05-29T16:58:30.613-07:00July 23: AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI<div><b>Description:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Generative AI is reshaping legal drafting—accelerating first drafts of contracts, pleadings, legal arguments, deposition questions, memos, client letters, emails, and clauses. <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> This CLE shows practitioners how to use generative AI to move from a blank page to a high-quality first draft faster, with a practical ethics segment on competence with technology, confidentiality, supervision, and compliance with evolving court expectations. </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> You will see exemplar prompts and iterations, including responsive drafting from uploaded documents, and learn how to verify authorities and reduce risk with citation validation. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of prompt strategy, an iteration playbook, and a defensible workflow to deploy AI drafting safely in everyday practice—drafting and refining legal documents with structured prompts, using upload-based responsive drafting, applying an ethics-first checklist mapping Model Rules 1.1, 1.6, 5.3, and 3.3, recognizing hallucinations and misattributions, and tracking court standing orders and evolving AI-use rules. </p> </div> <div><b>Title:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70575&amp;credit=1">AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI</a></p> </div> <div><b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">Thursday, July 23, 2026<br />11:45am - 1:00pm ET</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70575&amp;credit=1">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a></p> </div> <div><b>Speaker:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">Jen Stringfield, Esq.</p> </div> <div><b>Credit:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> 1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /> </p> </div> <div><b>By:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">LexisNexis</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~70575&amp;credit=1">More Information And Registration</a></p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-34627914346497507942026-05-23T08:32:00.000-07:002026-05-31T08:41:01.871-07:00June 23: Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice<!--Generated by Copilot on May 31, 2026 at 08:30 AM PT--><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347737&amp;evSubAction=listAll" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers logo" border="0" data-original-height="64" data-original-width="414" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP0QHb0qe_4cFJDt8YMO998teL8rBrg7EmHK65KSZDABVHlJavXXtCYnNc8CCtHQwrl8vzSrjrA0ISDwb9xLeRRSM1W8t9sD_0jzVZcO0TkNDmlRsyqvgV7ZOQjI2CuE7mpsC1Bdn8It3okmLusiDNkd1gTGDzyC22Eugn9TLaZ6A3gxsYlW11uiFq9EK/s320/Screenshot%202025-03-28%20154621.png" width="320" /> </a> </div> <b>Description:</b><br /> Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the practice of law—but attorneys remain responsible for the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of their work.<br /><br /> This practical program explores the ethical and competence obligations surrounding AI and other emerging technologies, offering real-world guidance on supervision, verification, client communication, and risk management.<br /><br /> Attendees will leave with practical frameworks for making informed, defensible decisions about when—and how—to use AI in legal practice.<br /><br /> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347737&amp;evSubAction=listAll">Trust, But Verify: Ethical AI Use in Legal Practice</a><br /><br /> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Tuesday, June 23, 2026<br /> 1–2 PM ET | 12–1 PM CT | 11 AM–12 PM MT | 10–11 AM PT<br /><br /> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347737&amp;evSubAction=listAll">Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!</a><br /><br /> <b>Speaker:</b><br /> <i>Joe Stephens, Esq.</i><br /><br /> <b>Credit:</b><br /> 1 credit hour in New York (Ethics &amp; Professionalism Credit).<br /> You may be able to self-apply in other states.<br /><br /> <b>By:</b><br /> New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.<br /><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&amp;evAction=showDetail&amp;eid=347737&amp;evSubAction=listAll">More Information And Registration</a> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-89513372542482584572026-05-22T17:45:00.000-07:002026-05-31T17:48:19.175-07:00June 22: Comparing Global Privacy Laws<!--Generated by Copilot on May 31, 2026 at 5:41 PM PT--> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28641399" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img alt="WSBA logo" border="0" height="93" src="https://www.mywsba.org/personifyebusiness/images/logo.png" width="93" /> </a> </div> <div> <b>Title:</b><br /> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28641399"> Comparing Global Privacy Laws </a><br /> </div> <div> <b>Description:</b><br /> The GDPR and U.S. law are the usual focus of privacy CLEs, but what is going on in the rest of the world? Through a comparative lens, our panelists will discuss privacy laws from their countries of origin including India, Nigeria, Canada, and Colombia.<br /> </div> <div> <b>Date And Time:</b><br /> Monday, June 22, 2026<br /> Noon–1:30 PM PT<br /> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28641399"> Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now! </a><br /> </div> <div> <b>Speakers:</b><br /> <ul> <li><i>Esther Arokun</i> – Schlemlein Fick &amp; Franklin, PLLC, Seattle, WA.</li> <li><i>Angie Castaneda</i> – Jaime Barron PC, Seattle, WA.</li> <li><i>Tanveer Kaur</i> – Recent LLM Graduate, Seattle, WA.</li> <li><i>Nishi Malik</i> – City of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.</li> <li><i>Olivia Holder</i> – Bracker &amp; Holder LLC, Seattle, WA (Moderator).</li> </ul> </div> <div> <b>By:</b><br /> Washington State Bar Association (WSBA);&nbsp;<em style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #58595b; font-family: Montserrat; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Developed in partnership with the <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/International-Practice-Section/ProductDetail/1191" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006699; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_BLANK">WSBA International Practice Section</a> and <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/Business-Law-Section/ProductDetail/17" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #006699; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-language-override: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_BLANK">WSBA Business Law Section</a></strong></em> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div> <div> <b>Credits:</b><br /> Washington State: 1.50 Other<br /> Other States: Certificate of attendance provided upon request.<br /> </div> <div> <b>Cost:</b><br /> Free.<br /> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/CLEStore/CLECalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=28641399"> More Information and Registration</a></div>rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119469731429911845.post-47535556522932128652026-05-21T04:30:00.000-07:002026-05-21T05:58:08.262-07:00May 21: Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation<div> <b>Description:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s1600/ln.PNG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> <img border="0" height="46" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lQwKfTlXnnc/Tc4WdPuts8I/AAAAAAAANXQ/CRhb_sU6cYo/s200/ln.PNG" width="200" /> </a> This is a CLE webinar for corporate and business law practitioners who advise on shareholder liability, corporate structure, and litigation risk. This course provides a practical overview of the law governing shareholder liability for corporate debt in key jurisdictions and offers strategies to protect corporate clients or assess exposure in veil‑piercing disputes. </p> <p> The program compares common veil‑piercing tests used across the United States and explains how courts apply them in both contract and tort matters. It also explores important variations on traditional veil‑piercing theories and shows how to research and apply leading authorities and practice tools. </p> <p> In this corporate veil CLE, you will: </p> <ul> <li>Review the core doctrines governing shareholder liability for corporate debt in major jurisdictions.</li> <li>Compare several common articulations of veil‑piercing analysis used by courts nationwide.</li> <li>Examine variations such as reverse veil‑piercing and horizontal veil‑piercing and when they may apply.</li> <li>Understand differences in veil‑piercing standards between contract and tort cases.</li> <li>Learn how to use research tools and resources to identify best practices to protect a corporate client or evaluate a client’s or opposing party’s veil‑piercing exposure.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <b>Title:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68780&amp;credit=1"> Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention &amp; Litigation </a> </p> </div> <div> <b>Webinar Date+Time:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Friday, May 21, 2026<br /> 2:45pm - 4:00pm ET<br /><br /> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68780&amp;credit=1"> Register Now for this Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar! </a> </p> </div> <div> <b>Speaker:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> Tracy Duplantier, Esq. </p> </div> <div> <b>Credit:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> 60 Minutes CLE Instruction<br /> 1 credit hour in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.<br /> </p> </div> <div> <b>By:</b> <p style="margin-top: 0px;">LexisNexis</p> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~68780&amp;credit=1"> More Information And Registration </a> </p> </div> rewinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com0