Washington DC CLE - Litigation Courses
Washington DC CLE
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You're Fired! How to Minimize Risk and Avoid Litigation
Termination procedures are essential in avoiding lawsuits as a result of unlawful termination. This CLE course will explain proper procedures and the importance of adherence to them. The course will discuss the purpose and benefits of progressive discipline, how to ensure the implementation and consistency of policies and the dangers of incomplete employee performance reviews. More Info
$552General Credits -
Ethical and Effective Social Media for Lawyers
Ethical obligations as pertained to social media is a thorny issue and one that gets more complicated as our digital lives have become such a prominent aspect of our lives. It is critical for attorneys to be aware of their ethical obligations with respect to various social media platforms and how they share information. This CLE course will explain the ethical obligations and how to prevent ethical violations on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Real Estate Implications of the Health Hazards of Tobacco Smoke
The legal implications of smoking seem to comprise a list almost as long as that of the health implications, particularly if you include second hand smoke. This CLE course, presented by Landlord Tenant author and practitioner Dov Treiman, will present the legal implications of smoking and second hand smoke with regards to regulated and unregulated multi-family housing, particularly in New York State. The course will review the legal consequences related to the four level of cigarette smoking, a... More Info
$291General Credit -
Trust Yourself: A Basic Guide to Using Trust Accounts for Legal Fees
High volume practices, particularly those who accept smaller, flat fees for cases, will often choose to avoid depositing upfront fees into their trust accounts. Intended as a primer for newer practitioners, this CLE course will cover the basics if using trust accounts for legal fees and explain when and how unearned fees can be deposited into trust account when paid upfront. The course will explain the pros and cons of this practice and where to find additional rules and applicable information... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
