Wednesday, November 1, 2023

eDiscovery Challenges - November 1, 2023

eDiscovery Challenges with Workplace Collaboration Tools

Sponsored by Innovative Driven 

Workplace collaboration tools like Microsoft 365, Slack, and Google Workspace present several complex eDiscovery challenges for eDiscovery practitioners. From issues with retention settings and account types to embedded document links and export formats, collection and production difficulties abound. Fold in conflicting court decisions and it becomes readily apparent why workplace collaboration tools present unique discovery problems even for experienced eDiscovery professionals. Come listen to a panel of experts who will analyze the issues and offer practical insights on a particularly compelling discovery practice area. Topics covered include: • A general overview of common workplace collaboration tools, including features and functionality that affect discovery considerations • Practice tips for addressing challenges with collecting and producing messages and other ESI from Microsoft 365, Slack, and Google Workspace • A review of pertinent and conflicting court decisions on the issues


Speakers:

- Honorable Kandis A. Westmore, Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California - Meghan Podolny, Counsel, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Todd Itami, Partner, Gilbert LLP - Philip Favro, Principal Consultant, Innovative Driven

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT 

To register, go to: 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/925905772936790361?source=nl

Changes in Copyrights & Trademarks - November 2, 2023

The Latest Changes in Copyrights & Trademarks

Sponsored by Fitch Even 

In 2020, legislation was passed that changes the landscape of trademark and copyright law. Various provisions of the new laws have gone into effect on a rolling basis over the past nearly two years. This webinar will give attendees an overview of these legislative updates, their effects, and related case law developments.


Speaker:

Danielle K. Muñoz. Fitch Even partner

 

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9:00am - 10:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://www.fitcheven.com/?p=5488

Trends to Watch in Energy Law - November 3, 2023

Trends to Watch in Energy Law

Sponsored by LexisNexus

Staying ahead of key developments across the broad and rapidly evolving legal, regulatory, and political landscape of U.S. energy law can be a challenging task. This seminar will provide discuss the basics of the energy law practice and give an update on several significant legislative, regulatory, and judicial actions and demonstrate effective methods to stay up-to-date as events and issues unfold. 


Speaker:

Aaron Eberle. Attorney, Subject Matter Advisor -  LexisNexis

 

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Friday, November 3, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~56547&credit=1

Running a Modern and Ethical Firm - November 7, 2023

Billing 101: Best Practices for Running a Modern and Ethical Firm

Sponsored by Smokeball

Billing is one of the most critical aspects of running a law office, but it’s something that many lawyers ignore until it’s too late. Invoices get delayed by months; clients disappear into the wind instead of paying what they owe. Some things will always be out of your control, but you can absolutely minimize your risk of nonpayment— and reduce administrative stress — by automating your billing and properly managing your trust accounts.


Speaker:

Jordan Turk - practicing attorney in Texas, Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball.

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm PT 

To register, go to: 

https://go.smokeball.com/billing-101-best-practices-for-running-a-modern-and-ethical-firm

Trends in Antitrust Law - November 8, 2023

Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law

Sponsored by LexisNexis

Staying current with the latest developments in antitrust law in an evolving regulatory and political climate can be a challenging task. This course will provide an update on several key judicial and regulatory actions to monitor this year and also survey a range of effective methods to stay up to date.


Speaker:

Susan Trachta · Subject Matter Advisor - Tax & Antitrust - LexisNexis

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~56546&credit=1

Generative Artificial Intelligence - November 13, 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence Current Trends in Practice

Sponsored by LexisNexis

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) AI technology has become part of our daily lives, even in the legal profession. The pace of advancement in Generative AI has given rise to unexpected and somewhat concerning challenges in the field of law. Adapting to emerging technology requires careful consideration among attorneys in technology heavy practices. It is crucial for legal professionals to grasp how to confidently advice clients in intellectual property (IP), data security, and healthcare practices given the rapid pace of AI development.


Speaker:

Jennifer Stringfield · Subject Matter Advisor - Intellectual Property & Cybersecurity - LexisNexis

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Monday, November 13, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~56677&credit=1

Ethical Considerations of Closing Your Practice - November 15, 2023

Wrapping up Loose Ends: Ethical Considerations for Stepping Away From Your Practice

Sponsored by Attorney Protective

Planning a vacation or thinking about winding down your practice? Before jumping on a plane or closing the firm's doors, taking time to ensure that the ethics rules are followed and certain checklists are complete is imperative.  This webinar will cover the applicable ethics rules related to planning for a temporary absence from your practice, to succession planning and retirement.  Join Attorney Protective Risk Management Attorneys, Erin McCartney and Kate Gould, to discuss best practices to avoid possible ethics violations as you plan for the future. 

Speakers:

Attorneys Erin McCartney and Kate Gould - Attorney Protective

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  Ethics

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1590746&tp_key=0e9ff35e7d

Mediator's Ethical Responsibilities - November 16, 2023

Peering Behind the Curtain: What are Your Mediator's Ethical Responsibilities? 

Sponsored by National Conflict Resolution Center 

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) AI technology has become part of our daily lives, even in the legal profession. The pace of advancement in Generative AI has given rise to unexpected and somewhat concerning challenges in the field of law. Adapting to emerging technology requires careful consideration among attorneys in technology heavy practices. It is crucial for legal professionals to grasp how to confidently advice clients in intellectual property (IP), data security, and healthcare practices given the rapid pace of AI development.


Speakers:

Robert Hanna and James Pokorny

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT 

To register, go to: 

https://ncrconline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uuJJj5gWQ7uxOdhmugge5w#/registration

Do's And Don't Of Civil Pre-Trial Litigation - November 16, 2023

Do's And Don't Of Civil Pre-Trial Litigation

Sponsored by the Witkin Law Library, Alameda County

This course examines the major Do’s and Don’ts of litigating a case from the beginning leading up to trial including, but not limited to:  agreeing to accept the case; drafting the pleadings; conducting discovery; drafting and/opposing pre-trial motions including, but not limited to demurrers and motions for summary judgment.

Speakers:

Brett Bitzer - Senior Trial Attorney at Callahan & Blaine, APLC

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT 

To register, go to: 

https://lawlibrary.acgov.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dos-and-Donts-of-Civil-Pre-trial-Litigation-2023-11-16.pdf

Conducting Research via Open Web - Ethics - November 17, 2023

Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web

Sponsored by LexisNexus

In today’s world, Google™, Bing™ or some other engine is used to search the Open Web to find information – whether for personal or professional reasons. Should we, as legal professionals, be using the Open Web to conduct research? What are the risks? And does reliance on such resources – with respect to both investigative and legal research – place practitioners at risk of violating ethical canons such as Rule 1.1 of Competence. This fast-paced and revealing presentation uses real life examples to address the ethical concerns of conducting research via the Open Web.

Speaker:

Angela Chmielewski - Subject Matter Advisor, Litigation

  

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  Ethics

Thursday, November 17, 2023, 10:00am - 11:00am PT 

To register, go to: 

https://www.lexisnexis.com/university/course.aspx?classinfo=Crs~686~56539&credit=1

Strategies for Overcoming Burnout - November 30, 2023

What They Didn’t Tell You About Being a Lawyer: Strategies for Overcoming Burnout and Exhaustion

Sponsored by National Conflict Resolution Center 

Lawyer burnout doesn't happen overnight—it builds up gradually over time. In order to avoid lawyer burnoutyou need to know the signs.


Speaker:

Julie Cobalt - Consults, guides and advises people in life transitions 


FREE!


Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit  

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT 

To register, go to: 

https://ncrconline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_srWv2fbkT1KZWn55XAU56g#/registration