Connecticut MCLE - Litigation Courses
Connecticut MCLE
Accreditation Info
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Get Smart: Ethical Boundaries vis a vis Case Investigations and Evidence Collection in the Digital World
The ethical boundaries of social media, with its constantly expanding and evolving landscape, is critical to an attorney’s knowledge base both in evidence collection and case investigations. This CLE course will review relevant issues including pretexting, wire taps, social media subpoenas and third-party discovery along with traditional investigations and the ethical considerations attorneys and law firms may face. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Self-Settled Trusts After Wacker
With a focus on the high rate of temporary estate tax exemptions, this informative CLE course will explain why Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPT’s) are a critical planning tool and how they can be used to increase early use of exemptions. The course will explore the logic begins such use for income and estate tax purposes in today’s planning environment. Using the Toni 1 Trust v. Wacker case as an example, the course will explain available options such as solvency affidavits and searches... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Mindfulness and the Practice of Law
Mindfulness is a well-known concept, but not typically used in relation to the practice of law. Presented by psychologist Amanda Schwait, Ph.D. and Upchurch Watson White & Max mediators Carl Schwait and Renee Thomspon, both former trial attorneys, the course will explain mindfulness, its emotional, psychological and physical benefits and how to incorporate it into daily life and the daily running of your practice. More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethical Tips for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners
Small firm and solo practitioners face additional challenges in staying informed of ethical rules and considerations for attorneys without the organizational, administrative and legal support of larger firms. This CLE course, designed specifically for small and solo practitioners will present real life situations involving ethical dilemmas and legal malpractice claims and explore how to navigate issues and hypotheticals. More Info
$952.75Ethics Credits -
Basic Principles of Liability for Personal Injury or Death of Passenger on an International Flight
With a focus on the basic principles of liability for personal injury or death of a passenger on an international flight, Christopher B. Kende, Cozen O’Connor Member and Adjunct Professor of Transportation and Maritime Law at Brooklyn Law School, will offer an overview of treaties and agreements as they relate to international air carrier liability. Following the Montreal Convention, the course will review liability requirements, applicable terms, damages and potential liability defenses. The co... More Info
$291General Credit -
Insurance as a Tax, Financing and Capital Solution
Specialty insurance products are a useful tool to protect clients against potential tax liability in order to finance alternative assets or as a form of balance sheet capital for certain regulated companies. In this informative CLE course, Kenneth R. Pierce will discuss this issue as well as Reps and Warranties insurance to facilitate mergers and acquisitions. Pierce will provide case studies and transaction diagrams to illustrate novel ways to utilize insurance for a variety of purposes and pro... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Ethics and Professionalism
There are many courses that explain what attorneys should do, whether in facing a difficult legal battle or an ethical quandary. This CLE course will explain what not to do in the practice of law, and how to avoid potential pitfalls through a thorough understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and an attorney’s responsibility to clients both past and present, the court and all parties concerned. More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Persuasive Legal Writing: Be Heard on Paper
Writing is a key element to any legal procedure and the ability to produce clear, organized and persuasive documents may mean the difference between success and failure in any legal battle. This CLE course will present the principles of persuasive legal writing and explain how to structure and develop a strong legal argument that incorporates the standard of review and a clear outline of facts. More Info
$291General Credit -
Offensive & Defensive Strategies in E-Discovery
A recent Lexis Nexis search for "sanctions" in Maryland revealed that there are over 4000 open civil cases where attorneys and their clients are facing sanctions issues. This is largely due to the predominance of electronic data for discovery, which require parties to provide detailed information about a client’s computer system including format of production, claw back provisions and preservation strategies. Attorneys discomfort over these procedures has led to the aforementioned upswing in san... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5
While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
