Pennsylvania CLE - Ethics Credit Courses
Pennsylvania CLE
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Prevention, Detection & Treatment of Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
The extensive damage caused by substance and alcohol abuse is fairly well-known but its prevalence in the legal profession is less understood. This CLE course will review the various forms of addiction including medical marijuana, alcohol, gambling food and unethical conduct. Challenges in identifying behaviors relating to this abuse, how to differentiate abuse from normal social drinking and the consequences of such behavior which may include State Bar sanctions or even criminal convictions wil... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Ethical Pitfalls Relating to Solo and Small Firm Practitioners
When it comes to ethical dilemmas, foresight is the best defense mechanism. Whether you are in solo practice or a large firm, most ethical problems can be avoided using risk managements techniques that can be implemented in advance of a problem arising. This CLE course will explain those techniques and address the most common ethical issues that arise in firms of all sizes as well as those particular to small or large firms. The course will advise on how recognizing and addressing issues before... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
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Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions
Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, old age and mental illness are just some of the factors that can contribute to an individual’s capacity to act in a legal environment. This designation is typically a medical determination and the aging population as well as prevalence of mental illness diagnoses and incidences of substance and alcohol abuse has drastically increased the application of capacity in legal cases. While capacity is widely known as an issue in criminal matters, this CLE course will rev... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
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Ethics: A Review of Traditional Issues and a Discussion of Ethics in the Cyber Age
The lecture, which will be presented in a round-table discussion including audience participation, will provide a review of the traditional areas of ethical concerns, including the establishment and termination of the attorney-client relationship, attorney's fees, marketing and advertising the legal practice and the duty of candor toward the tribunal as well as exploring the ethical issues resulting from communication in cyber space, including firms web pages, social media, cloud-computing, the... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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The Mortgage Contingency Clause and Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts
Real estate deals are notorious for falling through. Whether commercial or residential, there are countless contingencies for buyers and sellers to be aware of. This CLE course will review, in detail, potential pitfalls such as environmental issues, lack of certificate of occupancy, failed mortgage applications and contractual issues that can delay or even nullify an agreement. Topics include: May the Buyer Apply to a Mortgage Broker? How Soon Does the Buyer Need to Apply? What if the Bu... More Info
$651.5Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
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Bias in the Legal Profession
Bias can influence employment decisions, even unintentionally. Any form of bias, even just perceived, can translate into legal action against a law firm. This CLE course will explain how bias can translate into legal causes of action and show how these lawsuits have affected certain law firms. Learn what to avoid, what actions to take, and how to make sure that our profession creates a fair and just playing field for all. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Ethics 101 for In-House Counsel
A comprehensive CLE seminar designed to review critical aspects of professional responsibility faced by in-house counsel every day. The course includes: • Rules that govern privileged communications • Electronic discovery • Former employee contact • Conflicts of interest • And much more Presented by Tannenbaum Halpern Partners, the course will employ a series of hypothetical fact patterns to present crucial problems and strategies for effective resolution. More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
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Child Abuse Reporting Obligations: What Attorneys Need to Know
Publicity surrounding child abuse—sexual, physical and mental—have greatly increased the degree to which these crimes are reported. And yet, there are an untold number of child victims who remain silent. The appointment of mandatory child abuse reporters, which includes attorneys in Oregon, is one measure being utilized to counter the culture of silence surrounding this type of abuse. Attorneys in Oregon, as part of their responsibilities as mandatory child abuse reporters, are required to com... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Legal Ethics in the Context of the Electronic Age
As those most familiar with the strain, stress and potential damage of a lawsuit, lawyers are often also the most protective against potential legal claims against themselves and wary against bringing groundless claims against others attorneys. This CLE course will teach attorneys how to best protect themselves through effective strategies and thorough assessments including attorney client privilege, standards of care, proximate cause, economic damages and legal malpractice defenses. Relevant... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Major League Baseball and Alex Rodriguez: An Opportunity to Examine Ethical Issues Arising from Labor Arbitration
It is no surprise that it took the employment suspension of a famous athlete to bring labor issues to the public eye. In perhaps one of the mesmerizing labor issues in history—Major League Baseball’s season-long suspension of Alex Rodriguez played out on major media outlets across the country—the case generating investigation and intense controversy both within the industry and in the public mind and raising a variety of legal and ethical conflicts. This CLE course will explore these issues agai... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
