Monday, April 6, 2015

Evidence Admissibillity - April 8, 2015

Evidence Admissibillity

Sponsored by Guidance Software

Evidence is of little value if it’s not admissible. Just as with paper documents, the traditional rules of authentication, hearsay, and the best evidence rule apply to e-mail, social media, and other electronically stored information (ESI). In this webinar legal experts will provide insight into how to ensure admissibility from multiple perspectives. 

Speakers:

The Honorable Matthew A. Sciarrino, Jr. of the Kings County Supreme Court
Kathleen F. McConnell of Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Joshua Gilliland, Esq., of Bow Tie Law
Chad McManamy, Esq., VP of E-Discovery and Assistant General Counsel at Guidance Software  

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

April 8, 2015, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

For further information see:
http://tinyurl.com/kdmlhoy




Blogging for Lawyers - Ethics - April 9, 2015

Ethics of Blogging for Lawyers

Sponsored by Avvo Ignite

What are the primary legal issues that arise when blogging? Josh King, Avvo's General Counsel and VP of Business Development, will review the basics of getting started with blogging, and cover some of the potential pitfalls that face bloggers in general – and legal bloggers in particular.

Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn about:

  • The application of attorney advertising rules to legal blogging, and the first amendment considerations involved.
  • Defamation, liability for third party comments, and the nuts and bolts of dealing with takedown requests under the DMCA.
  • Special considerations when blogging about clients.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

April 9, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

For further information see:
https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1050210


Serving Summonses and Subpoenas - April 14, 2015

Who is at the Door? Successfully Serving Summonses and Subpoenas

Sponsored by the  OneLegal Online Court Services

This one hour course focuses on California service of process statutes and process serving methodology. 

You'll learn:
  • The definition of service of process
  • How most California process servers operate
  • Basic requirements for legal process service
  • Methods of service
  • Most common legal documents served.
This overview will help not only the legal secretary or legal assistant, but attorneys too.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

April 14, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

For further information see:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/5944667210332444929

Estate Planning - 1-1/2 units - April 23, 2015

Estate Planning with Retirement Accounts

Sponsored by Dechert LLP

Attorneys from Dechert’s Private Client Group will discuss lifetime and post-death planning techniques for retirement benefits.

The program will cover the fundamentals of retirement planning including the computation of required minimum distributions both during lifetime and after the death of the participant and options available for designating beneficiaries of retirement accounts including planning opportunities for surviving spouses, descendants, trusts and charity. Particular focus will be given to recent updates in the law including planning for creditor protection, interaction with power of attorney statutes and reporting of hard to value retirement assets.

 FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units.  CLE credit is pending in CA.

April 23, 2015, 1:00-2:30 PM PDT

For further information see:
http://www.dechert.com/Estate_Planning_with_Retirement_Accounts_04-23-2015/

Cross-Border Transactions - On Demand - Expires 7/23/16

 


Cross-Border Financial Transactions

Sponsored by Practising Law Institute

Item# 60521

Lecture Topics: 


Taken from the Web Program Basics of International Taxation 2014 recorded July, 2014

Topics:
  • Determining functional currency
  • Branch transactions
  • Treatment of foreign currency transactions
  • Currency hedging and integration
  • Treatment of payments with respect to swaps, dividends and interest
  • Proposed legislative and regulatory changes
This segment includes the following article from the Course Handbook available online:
  • Fundamentals of Cross-Border Financial Transactions
    Douglas E. Chestnut
Presentation Material
  • Foreign Currency Transactions
    Brian H. Jenn, Mark H. Price, Douglas E. Chestnut
FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.25 units

On Demand - Expires 7/23/16

For further information see:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/Cross_Border_Financial_Transactions/_/N-4nZ1z12fhj?ID=230635&t=NGZ4_SMBR9&utm_source=SMBR9&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=NGZ4

IP Licensing - On Demand - Expires 11/03/16


IP Licensing

Sponsored by the Practising Law Institute


Item# 127654

Taken from Web Program Antitrust Counseling & Compliance 2014 recorded October, 2014

Lecture Topics:


  • What restrictions in licensing agreements raise antitrust concern?
  • Are there any restrictions on an IP owner’s right to refuse to license?
  • When is tying likely to be problematic? Can you tie a patent license to the purchase of goods? Can you tie patents together in a blanket license?
  • Does IP have to be disclosed to standard setting organizations?
  • Can an IP owner obtain injunctive relief or exclusion orders for RAND-encumbered patents
  • What is the furor over patent assertion entities? If I am sued by a PAE, do I have an antitrust claim?
  • When is a settlement of patent litigation vulnerable to antitrust attack after the Supreme Court decision in FTC v. Actavis?

Speaker:

M. Howard Morse - a partner in the Antitrust & Competition practice group and a member of Cooley's Business department.

 FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.00 unit

On Demand – Expires 11/03/16

Online

For more information follow the link below:


http://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/IP_Licensing/_/N-4nZ1z12f0u?ID=243179&t=NGZ4_SMBR9&utm_source=SMBR9&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=NGZ4



Hot Issues in Social Media - On Demand – Expires 11/16/16

Hot Issues in Social Media

Sponsored by the Practising Law Institute


Item# 128903

Taken from the Web Program Communications Law in the Digital Age 2014 recorded November, 2014

Lecture Topics:
    

  • What can be learned from Courtney Love’s latest "Twibel" suit?
  • Which states have enacted new court rules permitting tweeting and live-blogging from the courtroom?
  • How is the opinion privilege changing in a new world of hyperlinks?
  • Is there anything that can - or should - be done about negative online reviews, gripe sites, and revenge porn?
  • How can social media platforms enhance the enforceability of their terms of use?
  • What do social media marketers need to know about the FTC “Dot Com Disclosures” and recent FTC enforcement actions?
  • Who owns a company’s social media assets? How should due diligence be conducted?

Moderator: Jeffrey P. Cunard
Speakers: RonNell Andersen Jones, Allison Lucas, David Pashman, Aaron Rubin


FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.25 units

On Demand – Expires 11/16/16

Online

For more information follow the link below:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/Hot_Issues_in_Social_Media/_/N-4nZ1z12f17?ID=245040&t=NGZ4_SMBR9&utm_source=SMBR9&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=NGZ4

Strategizing Before a Negotiation - On Demand - Expires 1/12/17

Strategizing Before a Negotiation

Sponsored by Practising Law Institute

Item# 133873

Lecture Topics: 


Taken from the Web Program Basic Negotiation Skills 2015 recorded January, 2015 in San Francisco.    
Successful negotiations begin well before you sit opposite the other negotiator. This session focuses on how to prepare in advance of any negotiation. The panelists will discuss setting goals and parameters, and considering the other side’s perspectives.
Speakers:

Michael E. Dickstein -
Dickstein Dispute Resolution
Jill H. Feldman - Morrison & Foerster LLP
Janet Martinez - Director and Senior Lecturer, Gould Negotiation & Mediation Program, Stanford Law School

Presentation Materials

  • Preparation for Negotiation—A Checklist
    Janet Martinez, Stephanie Smith
  • Readings on Negotiation
    Janet Martinez
  • Strategizing Before a Negotiation (PowerPoint slides)
    Janet Martinez, Michael E. Dickstein, Jill H. Feldman

FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.00 unit

On Demand - Expires 1/12/17

For further information see:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/Strategizing_Before_a_Negotiation/_/N-4nZ1z12a14?ID=248794&t=NGZ4_SMBR9&utm_source=SMBR9&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=NGZ4

Client Dynamics - On Demand - Expires 10/22/19

Client Dynamics Driving Change in the Legal Profession

Sponsored by West Legal Ed Center

Lecture Topics:

During the past few years, the legal landscape has become more and more competitive. Law firm clients understand that they have more choices and access to legal counsel. As a result, they are seeking increased value, new avenues for the delivery of legal services, alternative fee arrangements, and greater understanding of the risks and potential outcomes of various legal strategies that could affect their business.
In response to heightened client pressures and increased competition, many law firms are modifying law practice management strategies to strengthen service offerings and win new business. This includes adopting corporate financial and business practices designed to achieve greater efficiencies and serving as true business advisers, not just legal counsel.
The panelists will discuss the efforts by legal organizations to navigate the new realities of today’s business environment and share best practices for improving the delivery of legal services, including highlights from Robert Half Legal’s Future Law Office research.


Speakers:

Gary R. Chadick - Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Joseph H. Otterstetter - Managing Counsel and Associate General Counsel, 3M Legal Affairs
Charles Volkert - Executive Director, Robert Half Legal


 FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.25 units

On Demand - Expires 10/22/19

Online

For more information follow the link below:


http://westlegaledcenter.com/program_guide/course_detail_display.jsf;jsessionid=6D4DF0C5F8BD604D295BCF99201D625D