Saturday, January 2, 2016

Attorney Misconduct - 1-1/2 units Ehics - January 7, 2016

Attorney Misconduct: Causes, Consequences, and How to Avoid It 

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA

Litigation can be stressful and difficult at the best of times.  That stress and difficulty can and has led to unethical or unprofessional conduct that must be addressed by courts as well as ethics bodies.  This webinar will explore litigation misconduct and how judges and other attorneys might respond to that misconduct.

Educational Objectives:
• Appreciate what constitutes attorney misconduct
• Understand cause of attorney misconduct
• Recognize remedies for attorney misconduct available to judges and other attorneys

Speakers:
Ronald J. Hedges (moderator) - Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Hon. Craig B. Shaffer - United States Magistrate Judge, District of Colorado

Hon. David Waxse - United States District Court for the District of Kansas

Hon. Gisela Cardonne Ely - Circuit Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Professor Melissa Hart - Director, Byron R. White Center, Univ. of Colorado Law School

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units Ethics

Online - Participatory

January 7, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/attorney-misconduct-causes-m57982064024/

Note:  May require a promotion code

Legal Services Online - Ethics - January 14, 2016

Working on the Web: Delivering Legal Services Online

Sponsored by Avvo

E-commerce has exploded over the last 15 years, and this trend is finally finding its way to the law. This webinar is designed to help lawyers and law firms understand the primary ethics issues that may arise when selling or delivering legal services online.

Lawyers who attend will learn about:

  • – Online advertising and fee-splitting: A review of the first amendment considerations and limitations surrounding online referrals.
  • – The ethics of online Q&A: How does answering questions online from people who may be out-of-state mesh with state-based practice limitations?
  • – Online “deals” and unbundled services: To what extent do online deals or other unbundled offers implicate ethics rules around advertising, trust accounts, excessive fees, conflicts and the duty of competence?
  • – Technology & security: What special considerations around technology and cloud-based applications are in play when serving clients online?
FREE!

Total CLE 

Online - Participatory
 

January 14, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

For further information see:

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/working-the-web-delivering-legal-services-online

Accident Reconstruction and Investigations - January 16, 2016

New Advanced Technology in the Areas of Accident Reconstruction and Investigations

Sponsored by the TASA Group Inc. - California MCLE provider number 15439

Frank Costanzo is a traffic accident reconstruction specialist that has worked on over 1,900 full-scale collision investigations and reconstructions. He is a certified court expert with more than 30 years of experience in collision investigations and reconstructions, scene documentation/diagramming, 3D laser scanning, truck and vehicle computer downloads, and forensic vehicle inspections.


FREE!

Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit

January 16, 2016, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

For further information see:

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=1099565&sessionid=1&key=A12C462A6F579C72900AC6763CC8B16D&regTag=&sourcepage=register


Dealing with New Technologies - 1-1/2 units - January 21, 2016

Dealing with New Technologies: What to Think About from Information Governance and Litigation Perspectives

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA

New technologies are changing the way we manage information – and presenting new privacy and litigation-related issues. Get essential insights for your organization to integrate new technologies into existing Information Governance (IG) policies with this complimentary webinar.

Explore the privacy, security, and litigation issues that emerge as new technologies for managing Electronically Stored Information (ESI) are being developed and deployed. Hear real-live examples from the experts on how to anticipate and prevent problems down the road.

Educational Objectives:
• Appreciate how new technologies must be evaluated and integrated into pre-existing information governance policies
• Understand that privacy, security, and litigation readiness must be considered when new technologies are chosen
• Create a template or series of topics to be considered when integrating new technologies

Speakers:
Ronald J. Hedges - Principal, Ronald J. Hedges LLC (moderator)
Ann Cavoukian - Executive Director, Privacy & Data Law Institute, Ryerson University
Gail Gottehrer - Partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Thomas C. Gricks, III - Managing Director, Professional Services, Catalyst
Kenneth J. Withers - Deputy Executive Director, The Sedona Conference

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units 

Online - Participatory

January 21, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/dealing-new-technologies-m57982065136/?elq=12c1d70c504742fd9ad44232d2b30b63&elqCampaignId=2228&elqaid=3669&elqat=1&elqTrackId=30a03006ab984f1195c133c337303caa


Substance Abuse from LexVid - Self Study

Register with LexVid for a free On-Demand CLE

LexVid is California MCLE provider no. 14350.


The site states that this promotion may be used for Ethics and Other Specialty Credits (i.e., Elimination of 

Bias, Substance Abuse)

For additional information, go to:

http://www.lexvid.com/packages

Independent Contractors and Interns - 1-1/2 units - Self Study

Independent Contractors and Interns: The High Price of Misclassification

Sponsored by Miller Law Group, pre-approved California MCLE provider no. 13321

This activity is classified as Self Study as the activity or provider had been previously approved for California CLE credit.  Please see http://mcle.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/EducationOptions.aspx  

This webinar was originally broadcast August 27, 2015.  There is no assurance as to how long access will be available.

Since 2005, Miller Law Group has presented a complimentary monthly Employment Law Update webinar series focused on employment law topics of interest to Human Resource professionals and in-house attorneys.               

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online - Self Study

For further information see:

http://eko.articulate-online.com/ContentRegistration.aspx?DocumentID=bf662eb8-051f-42e2-83d1-ca4bfd93f084&Cust=36608&ReturnUrl=/p/3660831882

For access to the webinar contact  ddl@millerlawgroup.com

E-Discovery Sanction Cases You Need to Know - Self Study

2015 E-Discovery Case Law: Sanction Cases You Need to Know - On Demand - YE 2015

Sponsored by Exterro


E-Discovery sanctions. Two dreaded words that will get any attorney's attention. In this webcast, learn what 2015 e-discovery sanction cases you need to know to keep your organization protected and out of the headlines.
FREE!
Total CLEs = 1 unit 

Self Study.  This webinar was originally broadcast on December 1, 2015, 8:30 am to 9:30 am PT

For further information see:

http://www.exterro.com/resources/2015-e-discovery-case-law-sanction-cases-you-need-to-know/

Persuasive Speaking Skills - Self Study

Persuasive Speaking Skills 2009

Sponsored by The Rutter Group


Effective public speaking skills are essential to a lawyer’s success both inside and outside the courthouse. This program will help you give more powerful presentations to clients, judges, juries and audiences of all types.

This webinar is offered as an enticement to enroll in Rutter's MCLE programs.  There is no guarantee as to how long this offer is available.

Highlights:

 •  Capturing the Attention of Your Audience
 •  Winning the Potential Client "Beauty Contest"
 •  Storytelling to Courts and Juries
 •  Creation of Engaging Visual Aids
 •  Organizing Your Presentations
 •  Powerful Speech Delivery
 •  Getting From "No" to "Yes"
 •  Powerful Oral Arguments
 •  Answering Questions With Authority
Speaker:
James M. Wagstaffe -- Kerr & Wagstaffe LLP
FREE!

Total CLEs:  One unit General

Self Study 

For further information see:

http://www.rutteronline.com/index.cfm?p=4&lectureid=274

The New FRCP E-Discovery Amendments - Self Study

Taking Advantage of the New FRCP E-Discovery Amendments

Sponsored by Exterro


The proposed FRCP e-discovery amendments will become effective December 1, 2015. These new rules are designed to dramatically reduce e-discovery costs. In this webcast, learn how to take advantage of these new rules to mitigate risk and reduce e-discovery spend.
Attend this session to learn:
  • Insights on how these new e-discovery rules will affect your organization
  • Best practices on how you can update your e-discovery processes to take advantage of these rule changes
  • Tips on how e-discovery technology can help reduce costs under the amended rules
FREE!
Total CLEs = 1 unit 

Self Study.  This webinar was originally broadcast on December 1, 2015, 8:30 am to 9:30 am PT

For further information see:

http://www.exterro.com/resources/taking-advantage-of-the-new-frcp-e-discovery-amendments/

Case Organization, Analysis and Presentation - Self Study

Case Organization, Analysis and Presentation

Sponsored by LexisNexis, California MCLE provider no. 2876

This activity is classified as Self Study as the activity or provider had been previously approved for California CLE credit.  Please see http://mcle.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/EducationOptions.aspx for details.

This webinar was originally broadcast in June of 2015.  There is no assurance as to how long access will be available.

This video is part of the Summer CLE series of webinars from LexisNexis®.

In this complimentary CLE webcast you will learn that if you need a tool to help you with case organization and analysis, CaseMap sorts all relevant facts, documents, people, evidence, issues, and legal and investigative research into a centralized repository for improved case assessment. You’ll see connections you might otherwise miss and ease collaboration among team members.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 units

Online - Self Study

For video access, go to:

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/playback/Playback.do?id=b7xi7w&utm_campaign=Summer%20CLE%20Series%20Thank%20you-61915&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Managing the FOIA Request - Self Study

Managing the FOIA Request Pain with Process and Technology

Sponsored by Exterro

This activity is classified as Self Study as the activity or provider had been previously approved for California CLE credit.  Please see http://mcle.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/EducationOptions.aspx 

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 2, 2015.  There is no assurance as to how long access will be available.

In this complimentary CLE webcast learn from government employees and an expert consultant why the need for proactive policies and new e-discovery technology is the only way to effectively manage FOIA requests.

Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn three key takeaways:
  • Process improvements that will lay the foundation for a streamlined response system
  • Technology advancements that empower you to immediately analyze and then negotiate a proportional  scope of FOIA request parameters
  • Tips from fellow government peers on how they are solving their FOIA request pains
Speakers:

Chris Knox - Government Discovery Sector Leader, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, LLC
Michele Coon - Legal Assistant, South Carolina State Ports Authority
Joe Mulenex - Manager, Solution Team Consultants, Exterro

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online - Self Study 

June 2, 2015, 10:00 am to 11:00 am  PT

For further information see:

http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/financial-advisory/events/managing-the-foia-request-pain-with-process-and-new-technology-June-2015.html?id=us:em:na:discovery:eng:fas:051415






Discovery of Social Media: Legal and Practical Considerations - Self Study

Discovery of Social Media: Legal and Practical Considerations        

Sponsored by K&L Gates, pre-approved California MCLE provider no. 3364

This activity is classified as Self Study as the activity or provider had been previously approved for California CLE credit.  Please see http://mcle.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/EducationOptions.aspx 

This webinar was originally broadcast July 16, 2015.  There is no assurance as to how long access will be available.

A panel of attorneys from K&L Gates presented a webinar discussion addressing the discoverability and admissibility of social media content.  Topics discussed included:
  • the discoverability standards applied by courts with regard to social media content;
  • the likely effects of the anticipated amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on such standards;
  • the relevance of the federal Stored Communications Act to discovery of information on social media;
  • the issues involved in preserving, collecting, searching, reviewing, and producing information from social media; and
  • the considerations pertinent to admission of social media content as evidence.
Moderator:
Desiree F. Moore, Social Media Industry Group Co-Coordinator


Panelists:
Daniel R. Miller, Partner, e-Discovery Analysis and Technology
Ivan L. Ascott, e-DAT Lawyer, e-Discovery Analysis and Technology
Bree D. Kelly, e-DAT Lawye


FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online - Self Study

For further information see:

http://www.ediscoverylaw.com/2015/07/in-case-you-missed-it-discovery-of-social-media-legal-and-practical-considerations/?utm_source=K%26+LGates+-+Electronic+Discovery+Law+Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4bede77a9a-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_ea0bad0e89-4bede77a9a-70365097