Maryland CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
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Legal Ethics from the Perspective of a Plaintiff’s Malpractice Attorney
Technology, like most advances, can be a blessing and a curse. With the greater speed and efficiency that today’s technology offers industries, including practicing attorneys, comes the expectation for on-demand service, constant communication, and a greater number of potential malpractice and ethical violations. This informative and timely CLE course, presented by legal malpractice attorney Jefferey O. Katz and his colleague Eric J. Chisolm, will explore the various pitfalls advanced technology... More Info
$2186.5Ethics Credits -
Avoiding Problems With Real Estate Clients
With a focus on the most common complaints leveled against real estate attorneys, this CLE course will present strategies and recommendations to avoid the most typical mistakes. The course will offer best practices for billing and consultations. The course is presented by attorney and host of the weekly radio show “Law You Should Know” Kenneth Landau. You can tune in every Wed at 3 PM or Sun at 7 AM on WHPC 90.3 FM or voicestream at www.ncc.edu/whpc. For podcasts of programs including real estat... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ethical Issues in Criminal Practice
Ethical issues are not always clear cut, particularly when they occur in the midst of a contentious or particularly tumultuous criminal trial. Regardless of whether an ethical issue arises during the course of a trial, before it commences or even while the crime itself is occurring, under the rules of professional conduct it is the responsibility of the attorney to identify an ethical issue and find a swift and expedient resolution. This CLE course is designed to guarantee that attorneys will r... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Ethical Issues Facing In-House Counsel
Without the structure and communication with other attorneys inherent in a typical law office, a company’s in-house counsel may find themselves faced with myriad ethical quandaries. Privileged communication, contact with former employees, conflicts of interest and electronic discovery are just some of the conflicts that can arise on a da-to-day basis. This CLE course will provide an in-depth explanation of these potential issues as well as provide techniques for problem solving a series of hypot... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
The Inter-Firm Privilege and the Disciplinary Process: How to Protect Your Communications and Not Get Disciplined
New York lawyers are getting some much needed instruction in proper discipline with two landmark decisions. One, the inter-firm privilege, specifies the types of communications which may violate attorney-client privilege, even among attorneys in the same firm. The second, a uniform code for attorney discipline, creates consistency in a process which, until now, had been at the discretion of specific judicial departments. This CLE course will explain both these new measures as well as provide on... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Everything Is a Negotiation: Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Attorneys
Just because a negotiation tactic is standard practice, doesn’t mean it is the best one to use. In fact, countless deals have been undone, litigation protracted and relationships destroyed by the use of standard practice. This CLE course, presented by managing partner and business owner Joe Campolo, will present alternative negotiation strategies he relies on to close deals and find solutions to problems. Designed for both new attorneys and seasoned professionals, the course will provide you wit... More Info
$651.75Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
Avoiding Ethical Violations and Malpractice Suits
This CLE course, designed to advise lawyers on how to minimize their risk of being sued for malpractice or other ethical violations, will offer practical steps and strategies for attorneys in all types of practices. Presented by ethics expert and legal malpractice attorney Daniel Abrams, the course reviews all the main reasons why lawyers find themselves brought up on charges and what plaintiffs’ attorneys are looking for in a lawsuit. The course will explain the stages of representation where l... More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits -
Principles of Agency: Foundation of Ethics
The principles of agency law and the ethical as well as fiduciary responsibilities that each lawyer owes to their client is a critical part of the attorney/client relationship. This CLE course explains all of these duties and they apply to the wide variety of ethical questions that may arise whether intentionally or not. The course will also explain how these duties may or may not apply to third party relationships, and how to avoid predicaments which may call an attorney’s ethics into questio... More Info
$652.25Ethics Credits -
Ethical Considerations of Litigation Funding
Litigation funding, also known as legal funding, provides much needed assistance to accident victims. And yet, critics of the practice claim that it raises extensive ethical issues, and directly impacts the attorney client relationship and issues of privilege. This CLE course will explain litigation funding specifically as it applies to personal injury attorneys and their clients. The course will review the merits of assisting clients, analyze the secondary market that such funding creates, and... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The Art of Voir Dire: A Guide for the Novice Attorney and the Seasoned Professional
One of the most important elements of any jury trial starts well before opening statements. Jury selection can make or break a trial and to get the jury you want, preparation is key. This CLE course will explain how to prepare for jury selection, what to look for in potential jurors, research, and how to question them. The course will also explain strategies for appealing to the jury, even when that jury is not the one you would have wanted. Ethical consideration in dealing with jurors as well a... More Info
$1564.5Total Credits1 Ethics
