Maryland CLE - Trial Skills Courses
Maryland CLE
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How Not to Lose Your Case at a Plaintiff’s Deposition
Defending a plaintiff in a deposition opens up a complex set of potential pitfalls. This CLE course will present a defense lawyer’s perspective on the potential weaknesses and issues that might arise at a deposition. The course will help the participants recognize and overcome these potential issues. Preparation for and deposition of witnesses to achieve goals will be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
Questioning Techniques for Depositions: To Question, Or Not To Question, That Is The Question
There is an art and a science to taking a deposition and knowing which questions to ask is a key element to taking a great one. This CLE course will present the most sophisticated techniques to drafting questions that will take your deposition from good to great. The course will explain the documents that are essential to crafting questions and how to formulate those questions to achieve your goals. Wording, pleadings, discovery responses, the use of exhibits, audio and video materials... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
PFAS: The New Contaminant of Enormous Concern
As global warning becomes an increasing concern and technology evolves to address it, the issue of “forever chemicals” has moved to the forefront. This CLE course will address the regulations for new varieties of contaminants and PFAS chemicals. The course will address PFAS chemicals as they relate to federal and state regulations surrounding drinking water, the strictest of which is New York State. The course will address the difficulties faced by public water suppliers to ach... More Info
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Effective Mediation: What the Mediator Needs to Know to Resolve Your Case
It might be surprising, but over 95% of civil cases settle before trial. This CLE course will explain this pre-trial resolution statistic as a result of the effectiveness of mediation. Designed to assist both new and seasoned attorneys in streamlining oral and written presentations for mediation and getting crucial information in front of a mediator. More Info
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Know What Evidence You Have and How to Use That Evidence at Trial
Attorneys must go beyond simply uncovering evidence that proves or disproves a case. They must consider how the facts and the law work together and ensure that the evidence they uncover is admitted so that it may impact the outcome of a case. Regardless of whether it is a civil or criminal trial being tried in front of a judge or a jury, when it comes to the presentation of evidence, preparation is key. This CLE course will offer tips and strategies for preparing for evidence presentat... More Info
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Criminal Defense Appeals
Presented from the perspective of a criminal defense attorney, this comprehensive CLE course will focus on appeals to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal. Utilizing a practical approach, the course will dramatically increase an attorney’s chance of success by offering tips and strategies for framing issues, the use of key phrases, presenting procedural history and statements of fact as well as other key elements. The course will also address the importance of oral arguments an... More Info
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Force Majeure: Constant Contingency In Turbulent Times
It seems that every day there is a new emergency, from global to local. Pandemics, war, government overhaul, riot, global warming – all of these touch upon the always present but little regarded Force Majeure clause in contracts. This informative CLE course will address Force Majeure from the practical view of contractual verbiage or absence, qualifying events, transactional contests and effects. The course will also address the impact of common law as well as court decisions and statu... More Info
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Representing a Deponent and Deposing a Representative
A representative appearing at deposition would seem to be a simple procedure. Yet, it is actually a complex process with many practical considerations to take into account under 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This CLE course will address how a deposition could be conducted and in what capacity a representative may testify. The course will present the privileges that may be asserted in a deposition and how they might differ from those that may be asserted in other types of... More Info
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Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The issue of the impermissible use of race when exercising preemptory challenges was perfectly highlighted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers. This CLE course will offer criminal defense attorneys with tools and strategies they can utilize to combat this type of unethical tactic. More Info
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Defending Motions to Dismiss and Objections to Discharge Under Chapter 7 United States Bankruptcy Code
For most debtors, Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code offers a fresh start, relieving debtors of any legal obligation to repay debts listed in the schedule. Unfortunately, not everyone qualifies for a Chapter 7 discharge and not all debts are eligible for discharge. This CLE course will review and explain each statutory exception to discharge and offer strategies to successfully defend objections filed by creditors and the US Trustee. More Info
$551.5General Credits
