South Dakota CLE - Trial Skills Courses
This is a listing of Trial Skills CLE Courses for South Dakota. Please make your selection below of South Dakota CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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Fundamentals of Orthopedics for Lawyers: Anatomy, Injuries, and Common Procedures
Orthopedic procedures are common in legal proceedings involving an injury. This may take the form of a defective product in a knee implant, pedicle screw or biologic such as Norian. This CLE course will present procedural considerations in such a case as well as review relevant case law, anatomy and an explanation of common orthopedic surgical procedures attorneys should be familiar with. More Info
$291General Credit -
Front Loading the Litigation: The Keys to Pretrial Advocacy
The pre-trial process is critical to the final outcome of a case. This CLE course, presented by Reuben Guttman and JC Lore, authors of Pretrial Advocacy explain that the changes to the standards that govern pleading, class certification, summary judgement, discovery, and experts, as well as the advent of social media and other electronic information, have completed altered the way litigation is handled. The course will address the major evidentiary and procedural rules that impact the... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Spy Torts: When the Other Side Overreaches
This informative CLE course will present the common law and statutory causes of action related to privacy invasion. This may include wiretapping, trap and trace methods, tracking devices and video or other surveillance. The course will also focus on the case law related to invasion of privacy and its impact on claims in civil litigation, employment and family law. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Key Considerations of Intellectual Property Litigation
Covering the key aspects of Intellectual Property litigation, with a special focus on the 3 primary areas including patents, trademarks and copyright, this CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview as well as a discussion of pre-suit investigation and considerations. The course will cover filing a lawsuit, unique features of IP litigation, damages, settlements, and resolutions. Recent cases and relevant statutes that impact IP litigation will also be addressed. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Anatomy of a Criminal Law Case
This CLE course will present the basics of criminal law from a practical standpoint beginning with the initial phone call all the way through to the courthouse. The course will explain every part of the process from dealings with clients and their families to ADA’s, court staff and juries. Fee negotiations, pleas, cooperation agreements, Supreme Court procedures and motion practice will all be addressed. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
New Age Forensics: A Tactical Guide To Cross Examining Experts
Nearly every case to come to trial today includes new age forensics and expert witnesses. Given the fear of most attorneys, both criminal and civil, to cross examine and expert in his or her field, a comprehensive guide is critical to doing so. This CLE course will offer a tactical guide to cross examining expert witnesses, offering tips and strategies to punch holes in an expert’s credentials and credibility. Presenting common sense, tried and tested techniques, these approaches can b... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
George Floyd Case: The Evidence, Arguments, Verdict and Sentence in the Criminal Case Against Derek Chauvin
The charges and evidence supporting the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd evolved from manslaughter to murder. This case, wherein the police officer placed his knee on the victim’s neck, commanded national attention and was one of the events that spurred the Black Lives Matter movement. This CLE course will review the charges – third degree murder, second degree murder and second degree manslaughter and the evidence that creat... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Cross Examination of the Arresting Officer and DRE in a DWAI Drugs Case
Navigating DWAI drug cases and effectively representing clients requires knowledge and strategy. This CLE course will use practical examples to explain the various methods of cross-examining an arresting officer. Drawing on the knowledge of a former drug recognition expert, the course will then pivot to the cross-examination of the DRE including a discussion of protocol and how to determine the correct drug category to apply. The course will conclude with a discussion on how to uncover... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Discovery in a Tractor Trailer Case
Truck crash litigation is unlike standard vehicular cases. This CLE course will take you step-by-step through the truck crash litigation process to ensure success. The course will also address court order which may seek the restriction of movement with regards to exigent evidence and will include a discussion on preserving vital documents as well as the advantageous use of the Freedom of Information Act. More Info
$291General Credit -
I Want the Truth! How to Use Impeachment Effectively In Court
Effective impeachment of a witness under the Federal Rules of Evidence requires both skills and strategy. This CLE course will offer a thorough analysis of the relevant rules of evidence, primary impeachment methods and tips for conducting an effective witness impeachment. Real world examples of impeachment during a trial will be presented. More Info
$291.25General Credits
