Ethical Billing Practices - Ethics - December 12, 2014

Ethical Billing Practices for Today’s Law Firm

Sponsored by Attorney Protective Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in  CA and  NJ.  Your firms’ billing practices can be the source of great frustration for your clients and can also land you in front of a disciplinary board. On the other hand, the right billing practices can reinforce the value of your services to your clients and spur more business. Your approach can make all the difference.  Join speakers Sally Field, J.D. and Elaine Lenahan, J.D. to learn the ethical pitfalls to avoid and the tips to improve firm billing practices. FREE! CLE Credit: 1.00 unit - Ethics  December 12, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT For more information follow the link below: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/109091479

Pro Bono Ethical Issues - 2 units Ethics - December 16, 2014

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2014

Please note:  this webinar will be broadcast at 6:00 am local time.

Sponsored by Practising Law Institute

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As part of PLI’s commitment to public service and the pro bono activities of the legal community, there is no fee to attend this program. Why you should attend Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2014 will examine everyday issues of ethics and professional responsibility in pro bono and public interest practice. What you will learn Within the context of pro bono representation, using “all-new” hypotheticals as the basis of discussion, this program will review issues concerning: The attorney-client relationship Who is the client? Client misconduct Confidentiality, conflicts of interest and privilege Dealing with pro se adversaries and other third parties Representing clients with diminished capacity Ethical issues faced by firm and in-house counsel undertaking pro bono activities Working competently in new areas of law Overseeing subordinate lawyers and non-lawyers Unauthorized practice of law (either by misusing non-lawyer assistants or by practicing outside one's ,own jurisdiction) Limited scope representation Who should attend All attorneys working in nonprofit organizations and legal service organizations, as well as those involved in pro bono practice in law firms and corporate legal departments. FREE! CLE Credit: 2.00 units Ethics

December 16, 2014, 6:00 AM –8:10 AM PT

Online

For more information follow the link below:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Ethical_Issues_in_Pro_Bono_Representation/_/N-4kZ1z12ew1?Npp=100&Ns=sort_date%7c0&ID=173202

eService - December 16, 2014

eService: The End to Stuffing Envelopes

Sponsored by One Legal

One Legal is a California State Bar approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider so MCLE credit is available 

This training focuses on the utilization of One Legal's eService product. You'll learn:

• How to submit eService orders online.
• California statutes and rules of court regarding eService.
• How to eServe in Orange County eFiling cases as well as physical filing cases in other California courts.
• How to see when opposing counsel has viewed the documents you sent.
• All the knowledge you need so you can eServe multiple recipients quickly and efficiently without leaving your desk!

FREE! CLE Credit: 1.00 unit December 16, 2014, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT For more information follow the link below: http://community.onelegal.com/eservice-continuing-legal-education-the-end-to-stuffing-envelopes/

Functional Claiming (IP Lit) - December 17, 2014

The Lure of Functional Claiming: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Recent Court Decisions

Sponsored by Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP

Patent attorneys have historically used functional claim language in an effort to cover what an invention does rather than what it is. The use of functional language in a claim presents potential advantages over strictly reciting structure, but also presents potential risks during prosecution and litigation. Understanding how the USPTO and courts are currently evaluating functional claim language is essential to writing and prosecuting patent applications that issue with valuable and enforceable claims.

During the webinar, we will cover these topics and more:

• Functional claim language: history, examples, and advantages
• Functional claim-drafting techniques for maximum impact at the USPTO
• Cases including Nautilus, Inc. v. Biosig Instruments, Inc. and their impact on the interpretation of functional claim terms during litigation
• Writing and prosecuting applications to survive the storm of litigation and post-grant proceedings.

Speakers: Stephen S. Favakeh - a patent attorney with over 20 years of experience counseling clients in the development of their worldwide intellectual property assets. Steve concentrates on the strategic procurement and enforcement of patent and trademark rights in the United States and abroad, with a special focus on Japanese clients. Jonathan H. Urbanek - a broadly based IP law practitioner focused on preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the United States and abroad. He goes beyond the details of the patent process to advise clients on those issues that support an effective patent strategy, including freedom-to-operate decisions, product design-arounds, and competitive technology analysis. As a result, Jon plays an important role in advising clients on the development and protection of a full patent portfolio. FREE! CLE Credit: 1.00 unit December 17, 2014, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT For more information follow the link below: http://www.fitcheven.com/?t=40&an=34792&format=xml&p=5488

Introduction To Family Law Training - December 17, 2014

Introduction To Family Law Training

Sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco The Bar Association of San Francisco's Family Law Project assists individuals, families with children or families with domestic violence in matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, child support, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, wills, powers of attorney and probate litigation. This is a full-scope project in which the volunteer can take the case from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances of each case, cases can last for weeks, months or even years. Before you volunteer with this project, we ask that you attend this free MCLE training session. This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys who will go over the volunteer procedures as well as the forms for completing a simple divorce. The substantive portion of the training must be viewed ahead of time on the Practising Law Institute’s Web site. For more information on how to view this webcast and attend our live training, please email probono@sfbar.org or by phone at 415-782-8996. Speakers: This training will be given by JDC’s Supervising Attorneys. FREE! CLE Credit:  1.00 unit

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CLE Credit: 1.00  uni

Date: December 17, 2014, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

Location: 
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111

For more information follow the link below:

http://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=VF141217/VF141217

Or call 415-782-8996

Facebook and Malpractice - Ethics - December 18, 2014

If You're Not on Facebook You're Committing Malpractice

Sponsored by Avvo

Can you imagine cross-examining a witness about a telephone call if you'd never used a telephone before? It sounds ridiculous, but that's precisely where many attorneys find themselves today when it comes to social media. With most of the population now using one or more of these tools to communicate, it's increasingly dangerous for attorneys to blithely ignore social media and other developing technologies.

Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn about:

• The growing number of ethics opinions addressing social media, and the obligation of attorneys to be familiar with them.
• How to think about counseling clients on use of social media during a pending matter — and the attorney's own use.
• The intersection between competency requirements and changes in law office technology.

FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.00 unit - Ethics

 December 18, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

For more information follow the link below:

https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1038211

Preparing a Trial Witness - On Demand - Expires 3/11/16

Preparing the Witness, Defending the Deposition, and Understanding Client Expectations 

Taken from the Web Program Recorded March 11, 2014

Sponsored by the Practising Law Institute

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Lecture Topics
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• Preparing fact and 30(b)(6) witnesses

• Dealing with difficult witnesses and adversaries

• How and when to “cross-examine” your own witness

• Considerations for a videotaped deposition

• How to prepare for the unexpected

• Understanding your client’s concerns

FREE!

CLE Credit: 1.25 units

On Demand – expires 3/11/16

Online

For more information follow the link below:

http://www.pli.edu/Content/OnDemand/Preparing_the_Witness_Defending_the_Deposition/_/N-4nZ1z12exs?ID=216933&t=NGZ4_SMBR9&utm_source=SMBR9&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=NGZ4