How the Amendments Change the E-discovery Process - March 8, 2016

How the amendments change the e-discovery process  from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the FRCP Amendments 

Sponsored by AccessData

New rules generally require new road maps for compliance. Learn what “best of breed” approaches will work in the new environment. Expect more active judicial case management, including inquiries into how ESI is being preserved and what production methods are planned.

Also be prepared to comply with higher standards for specificity in stating objections to discovery requests [§34(b)(2)]; boilerplate won’t cut it any more.

The FRCP Amendments are in effect and compliance is not optional. Learn from experts in the field who deal with these issues every day:

- how the amendments are new and different from past practice
- the good news (hint: proportionality)
- the bad news (hint: acceleration and streamlining)
- and most importantly, how to use the new provisions as a sword and as a shield.
Speakers include:

Bruce MacEwen President of Adam Smith, Esq.

Janet Stanton, Partner at Adam Smith, Esq. 

Danuta (“Donna”) Panich, Ogletree Deakins 

Steven Puiszis, Hinshaw & Culbertson 

Thomas Barnett, Special Counsel, e-Discovery & Data Science, Paul Hastings 

Samantha Ettari, e-Discovery Counsel, Kramer Levin 

Peggy Stulberg, Director of Litigation Services, Ogletree Deakins 

Anthony Davis, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Online

March 8, 2016, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://accessdata.webex.com/ec3000/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?confViewID=3705601903&theAction=detail&confId=3705601903&internalProgramTicketUnList=4832534b000000020263a5d9b90c8b565d2f565c11418f07d8289cbc7e903b3e96548b1ed17e64c7&MK=806174880&path=program_detail&siteurl=accessdata

Blogging for Lawyers - Ethics - March 10, 2016

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

March 10, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

For further information see:

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/ethics-of-blogging-for-lawyers-2?utm_source=conferences&utm_medium=email&utm_content=schedule&utm_campaign=webinar_pro&c3ch=Email&c3nid=webinar_pro

FTC’s New Advertising Guidelines - 1-1/2 units - March 16, 2016

Editorial or Ad? FTC’s Newly Issued Native Advertising Guidelines Create Challenges for Marketers and Publishers 

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA  and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

This complimentary webinar will explore how newly issued Federal Trade Commission advertising rules are shaking up the status quo when it comes to paid content. Learn how new guidelines are changing the way ads must be identified and labeled, and how advertisers and publishers are responding.

• Get insights from expert insiders on what might trigger regulatory scrutiny.
• Explore the FTC’s detailed recommendations on how to develop and implement effective and compliant native advertising disclosures.
• Examine what’s in store on the enforcement front this year.

Speakers:

Mr. Richard Cleland - Assistant Director, Advertising Practices, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission

Linda Goldstein - Partner, Chair Advertising, Marketing and Media Division, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online

March 16, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:30 am PT

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/editorial-ad-ftcs-m57982067006/?elqTrackId=918293e2619e418fa3af4d86de774399&elq=355a62f8cd5f41b0811f5e1964ef2563&elqaid=4305&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2590

Note:  May require a promotion code

The Nuts and Bolts of Indemnification - March 16, 2016

Litigating Indemnity Provisions - The Nuts and Bolts of Indemnification

Sponsored by Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP 

Participants will gain a better understanding of how to negotiate and draft indemnity provisions, make and respond to indemnification requests, and present a strong defense in disputes regarding indemnity agreements.

Agenda:

• Rules of contractual interpretation of indemnification provisions
• Key provisions in indemnification clauses: examples
• When indemnification includes costs of defense
• Responding to notice and demand
• Strategies for when demand is rejected

Handout material, including sample indemnity provisions and relevant cases will be made available to all participants.

Speakers:

Stanley M. Gibson
Patent Litigation Group Chair, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Ryan S. Mauck
Litigation Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

March 16, 2016, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PT

For further information see:

http://www.lexology.com/Events/Details/2777

Managing Large Volumes of Corporate Data - March 16, 2016

Managing Large Volumes of Corporate Data

Sponsored by Exterro and Epiq Systems

Most US corporations have accumulated mountains of data, and no two companies manage their data alike. Some feel they must keep "everything"; others remain determined to store only data that is necessary for business and compliance objectives. In this complimentary webcast, learn how other leading companies are managing their data and, no matter your philosophy, discover how your company can effectively manage large data volumes, including:

• How to create a data management system that enables you to know what you have and where its stored
• Steps for defensibly deleting data you no longer need
• Techniques for aligning your information governance policies with your e-discovery process, empowering you to make legal/regulatory decisions sooner

Speakers:

Jim Mittenthal

Vice President — Consulting, Epiq Systems

Carolyn Durell
Director, Global Records Project Manager, IP Litigation — Novartis

FREE!

Total CLEs = 1 unit 

March 16, 2016, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

http://www.exterro.com/debate-the-e-discovery-issues/third-webcast/

The Ethical Implications Involving Lawyers and Technology - March 22, 2016

The ethical implications of requiring lawyers to be conversant with technology  from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the FRCP Amendments 

Sponsored by AccessData

For the first time, the FRCP imposes an ethical responsibility on lawyers to be conversant with technology the use in e-discovery. 

The key driver of this requirement could be viewed as the increased prominence of early case assessment (ECA). Like it or not, in-house counsel and property and casualty carriers are sold on the benefits of ECA: Cost reduction, risk management, and smarter litigation strategy. Are you prepared?

The FRCP Amendments are in effect and compliance is not optional. Learn from experts in the field who deal with these issues every day:

- how the amendments are new and different from past practice
- the good news (hint: proportionality)
- the bad news (hint: acceleration and streamlining)
- and most importantly, how to use the new provisions as a sword and as a shield.

Speakers include:

Bruce MacEwen President of Adam Smith, Esq.

Janet Stanton, Partner at Adam Smith, Esq. 

Danuta (“Donna”) Panich, Ogletree Deakins 

Steven Puiszis, Hinshaw & Culbertson 

Thomas Barnett, Special Counsel, e-Discovery & Data Science, Paul Hastings 

Samantha Ettari, e-Discovery Counsel, Kramer Levin 

Peggy Stulberg, Director of Litigation Services, Ogletree Deakins 

Anthony Davis, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Online

March 22, 2016, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://accessdata.webex.com/ec3000/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?confViewID=3705602481&theAction=detail&confId=3705602481&internalProgramTicketUnList=4832534b000000020263a5d9b90c8b565d2f565c11418f07d8289cbc7e903b3e96548b1ed17e64c7&MK=803261498&path=program_detail&siteurl=accessdata

Adapting to the Changing Legal Landscape - Ethics - March 24, 2016

Brave New World: Ten Tips to Help Attorneys Understand and Ethically Adapt to the Changing Legal Landscape

Sponsored by Avvo Ignite

Technology, outsourcing, pro-­‐se filings and forms, and many other trends and forces are changing the way people use the law and the way lawyers think about how they practice. Lawyers who want to not only survive but thrive in this new landscape – and make sure they do so ethically – must understand these emerging trends. This presentation will provide ten tips to help lawyers understand the emerging legal landscape and the applicable ethical rules and concepts.
Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn about:

• Unbundling: What rules apply to unbundling and limited scope representation and how can lawyers use these tools effectively and ethically?

• Cloud Services: A few bar associations have issued opinions on how to use cloud services ethically. What are these rules? What is the cloud? How can lawyers use it?

• Social Media: Overview of social media rules and some key ethical areas where lawyers stumble.

• Technology as an Ethical Competency: ABA Model rule 1.1 comment 8 has been adopted in a few states. What is this new duty of technological competence. How can or should lawyers understand it and what does it mean?

Speaker:

Dan Lear, Director of Industry Relations at Avvo

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online

March 24, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

For further information see:

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=7pf95t42cu2z

Legal Video Marketing - Ethics - Self Study

10 Biggest Mistakes in Legal Video Marketing

Sponsored by Avvo Lawyernomics

Creating video content for your legal practice is a great communication, branding, and marketing strategy. In fact, video is one of the most effective ways to reach and engage prospective clients. After all, your video is a reflection of your practice and personal brand, especially in the eyes of potential new clients.

In this webinar, Michael Mogill, President of Crisp Video Group, will discuss video’s power as a marketing tool when done well and implemented correctly. However, more often than not, videos that are produced for legal practices are done so poorly that they end up causing more harm than good. In this webinar you will learn about the 10 biggest mistakes in legal video marketing, as well as ways to avoid them.

Attorney’s who attend this webinar will learn:
– Legal video best practices
– Legal video marketing mistakes to avoid
– How to create engaging video content that attracts and converts new clients/cases

REE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online

Self Study  - Originally broadcast on December 3, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/10-biggest-mistakes-in-legal-video-marketing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=webinar&utm_campaign=lrc_newsletter_pro

E-Discovery Technology - Self Study

Make Your Job Easier with  E-Discovery Technology

Sponsored by Exterro

The most expensive stage in e-discovery is document review, often accounting for 80% or more of total e-discovery costs. Attempts to reduce review costs often fail because they don't go to the root of the problem: too much data is preserved, collected and sent to outside entities. In this webcast, learn about new e-discovery technology that empowers you to quickly identify important documents, streamlines e-discovery activities, and minimizes the data sent to outside review.

Attend this session to learn:

• How to dramatically reduce e-discovery costs by rethinking when and how you collect data
• Why focusing on the left side of the EDRM will lead to dramatic cost savings on the right side during document review
• E-Discovery technology capabilities that will make your job easier

FREE!

Total CLEs = 1 unit 

Self Study.  This webinar was originally broadcast on December 1, 2015, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm PT

For further information see:

http://www.exterro.com/resources/make-your-job-easier-with-e-discovery-technology/

E-Discovery Trends for 2016 - Self Study

3 E-Discovery Trends You Need to Prepare for in 2016

Sponsored by Exterro

Looking ahead to 2016, legal professionals must re-evaluate their e-discovery processes to ensure they don't fall behind rapidly changing technology trends. In this webcast, three experienced in-house attorneys who have set up and managed their own e-discovery processes will share what legal teams must do in 2016 to be defensible and save money.

Register for this webcast to learn:

• Tested e-discovery policies and procedures for streamlining e-discovery practices
• Advice for taking your legal department to the next level in 2016
• How in-house legal departments are finding success managing their e-discovery processes

FREE!

Total CLEs = 1 unit 

Self Study.  This webinar was originally broadcast on December 1, 2015, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm PT

For further information see:

http://www.exterro.com/resources/3-e-discovery-trends-you-need-to-prepare-for-in-2016/

Elimination of Bias - 1-1/2 units - Self Study

Gender Bias and Harassment in the Workplace

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 April 30, 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://www.millerlawgroup.com/webinars/employmentlawupdate.html

or access to the webinar contact  ddl@millerlawgroup.com

Attorney Competence and ESI - 1-1/2 units - Self Study

Electronically Stored Information and Competence: What An Attorney Must Know and How to Learn It

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA   

Electronically stored information (ESI) is ubiquitous.  It is – or should be – a subject for discovery in all litigation. Moreover, attorneys communicate with clients, other attorneys, and the public through electronic methods  on a regular basis. For these reasons, for an attorney to be competent, he or she must have ‒ or learn ‒ skills in managing ESI.

Competence when dealing with ESI is critical for attorneys to effectively represent their clients in litigation and in negotiation. It is also necessary to maintain client confidences and avoid wavier of the attorney-client privilege and work product protection. Competence in ESI is also important as attorneys engage in advertising and discussions in social media.

Educational Objectives:
• Understand what questions to ask of clients and the adversaries involving ESI in litigation and issues that arise when delegating responsibilities to co-counsel, vendors, or experts.
• Appreciate how to communicate with your client and others when engaged in transactional practice.
• Learn about issues associated with maintaining confidential communications.
• Recognize how the Internet and social media may be used when dealing with third parties and the public.

Speakers:

Ronald J. Hedges - Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Amy Walker Wagner - Stone & Magnanini LLP
Kelly M. Warner - Schiff Hardin LLP
Lea Malani Bays - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units 

Online - Self Study 

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/electronically-stored-information-m17179928994/