Connecticut MCLE - Litigation Courses
Connecticut MCLE
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Recent Developments in Legal Funding
As legal funding has become an accepted if controversial method for client, attorney and case financing, legislation and guidelines have begun to spring up in states across the country. This CLE course, presented by Jeffrey Rubin, Esq., a legal funding specialist, will present the origins of legal funding and how it is used, particularly in New York State, Maine, Ohio and Minnesota. The course will explore the ethical conflicts that result from boilerplate contracts and high interest as well as... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Emerging Environmental Crisis
The issue of emerging contaminants in our drinking water is a fascinating and relatively new area of environmental law. This CLE course will begin with a focus on efforts to protect our supplies of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act, a federal statute regulated many, but not all, of these contaminants. In fact, there is an entirely unregulated segment called emerging contaminants. Presented by New York environmental attorneys James Rigano, Nicholas Rigano and Alyse Delle Fave, the... More Info
$552General Credits -
Litigation Ethics Summit: I Walk the Line
Ethical guidelines are straightforward in principle, but when they need to apply to real-world litigation, it can become more complicated. Between the pressure applied by clients and that of the myriad malpractice cases compounded by the quick responses required by modern technology, it’s critical to understand the rules and laws and how to maneuver within them. To address these issues, Frankfurt Kurnit is hosting a Litigations Ethics Summit as a complimentary CLE course designed for corporate c... More Info
$651.75Ethics Credits -
Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility Issues for Businesses
Even after years of legislation and nation-wide public awareness, people with disabilities still often find themselves in situations where accessibility was not taken into account. This has resulted in thousands of lawsuits in federal court in the last year, many of them in New York, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alleging inaccessibility in public buildings. This riveting CLE will be presenting by a panel of speakers who will address the rise in this type of litigation and prov... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Depositions To Win: Win Before You Begin
It is common to depose all parties to a litigation, particularly in personal injury and wrongful death suits. This CLE course will provide attorneys with the necessary skills to use adverse witnesses to help prove the plaintiff’s case while undermining the defense. The course will explain how to prepare for and conduct an effective deposition including issues of form and style. Different types of personal injury cases, handling various witness types and obstructive defense counsel will all be ad... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Common Ethical Dilemmas in Civil Practice
Ethical codes of conduct for attorneys are quote strict and often pose challenging dilemmas, particularly when the clients are the ones causing them. This CLE course will review these codes and present potential dilemmas attorneys may face including perjury by a client, social media exposure and scams regarding settlement money entrusting to a firm. The course will provide tips and strategies for preventing and managing these and other potential dilemmas. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Preparing a Nursing Home Case for Trial
The complexity involved in nursing home cases may surprise you. This CLE course will explain how to successfully prepare in the weeks leading up to a trial including requirements for admitting evidence, using demonstratives, case organization and how to effectively implement technology. The course will present a variety of strategic and logistic concerns. More Info
$291General Credit -
Bringing Class Actions & Mass Claims to Resolution
Moderated by UWWM mediator and special magistrate Jeffrey M. Fleming, this CLE presentation explains how to maintain ethical standards and civil discourse during mediations, specifically those that arise from class and mass actions. The course will be presented by Rodney Max, a principal with Upchurch Watson White and Max Mediation Group, and UWWM mediator Steven Jaffe. More Info
$291General Credit -
Preparing & Presenting a Plaintiff for a Deposition
Witness depositions are fraught with potential pitfalls and preparation is critical. This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of tips and strategies for preparing and presenting a witness for deposition, particularly personal injury plaintiffs. Best practices for ensuring witness readiness for a successful outcome will be presented. More Info
$291General Credit -
Opening Arguments
The most important factor in any trial may be the opening statement. Framing all that is to come, trial success virtually depends on it. This CLE course will help maximize the effectiveness of your opening argument and teach you case framing techniques such as risks, rules, right way, what happened here, harms/losses, attacking defense and damages. Case studies will be provided. More Info
$291.25General Credits
