March 29, 2024
1.5 Hour Program
In this exciting live webinar, we delve into the fascinating intersection of social media and legal ethics. We’ll navigate the ethical maze that lawyers encounter when using social media, exploring real-life challenges and their solutions through case studies. Together, we’ll review the ethical guidelines and regulations that govern lawyers’ online behavior, dissecting key principles such as confidentiality and competence in the digital age. Discover strategies for maintaining professionalism while leveraging social media for networking and client development, ensuring a positive and ethical online presence. We’ll also explore the rise of ‘Lawfluencers’ and the ethical considerations surrounding side-gigs and sponsorships. Join us as we examine how lawyers can communicate with clients ethically on social media, safeguarding confidentiality and managing expectations effectively. And in the event of ethical violations, we’ll equip you with strategies for mitigating risks and responding appropriately in the digital realm. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of ethical engagement in the dynamic world of social media and the law!
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Closed-captioning available
2024-03-29 13:00:00
1.5 hours program
January 15, 2025
2 Hour Program
This course will explore the complex landscape of privacy laws affecting remote work, including key federal and state regulations, and provide practical strategies for protecting third-party information. Participants will learn how to establish clear monitoring policies, navigate legal considerations in employee monitoring, and manage privacy during virtual meetings. Additionally, we will delve into the identification and safeguarding of trade secrets in a digital environment, offering policy recommendations and compliance strategies to mitigate risks. With a focus on ongoing education and the ethical duties of legal professionals, this course equips attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage privacy and protect sensitive information in today’s remote work landscape.
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Closed-captioning available
2025-01-15 14:00:00
January 27, 2025
3 Hour Program
Session I – Effective Deposition Management: Rules, Roles, and Best Practices – Gerald A. Connor
This session will address approaches to narrowing or broadening the scope of depositions and examine various types, including those aimed at gathering discovery or establishing pivotal points through cross-examination. The session will also provide practical insights on handling depositions of corporate representatives, fact witnesses, and non-party witnesses. Additionally, they will cover essential procedures, permissible and impermissible objections, and strategies for preserving the record when issues arise during depositions.
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Session II – Techniques and Strategies for Taking Depositions – Dennis Wilenchik
This session provides an in-depth exploration of the rules, strategies, and techniques essential for mastering depositions. Topics include the applicable rules of civil and criminal procedure, types of depositions, and preparation tactics for both taking and defending depositions. Attendees will learn how to formulate effective questions, handle problem witnesses, and navigate the unique challenges of remote depositions. Special focus will be given to expert witness depositions, ethics in witness preparation, and strategies for uncovering inconsistencies. Practical tips for controlling the narrative, using exhibits, and managing opposing counsel tactics will ensure participants leave equipped for success in any deposition setting.
Key topics to be discussed:
Closed-captioning available
2025-01-27 13:00:00
March 29, 2024
1.5 Hour Program
In this exciting live webinar, we delve into the fascinating intersection of social media and legal ethics. We’ll navigate the ethical maze that lawyers encounter when using social media, exploring real-life challenges and their solutions through case studies. Together, we’ll review the ethical guidelines and regulations that govern lawyers’ online behavior, dissecting key principles such as confidentiality and competence in the digital age. Discover strategies for maintaining professionalism while leveraging social media for networking and client development, ensuring a positive and ethical online presence. We’ll also explore the rise of ‘Lawfluencers’ and the ethical considerations surrounding side-gigs and sponsorships. Join us as we examine how lawyers can communicate with clients ethically on social media, safeguarding confidentiality and managing expectations effectively. And in the event of ethical violations, we’ll equip you with strategies for mitigating risks and responding appropriately in the digital realm. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of ethical engagement in the dynamic world of social media and the law!
Key topics to be discussed:
Closed-captioning available
2024-03-29 13:00:00
1.5 hours program
January 15, 2025
2 Hour Program
This course will explore the complex landscape of privacy laws affecting remote work, including key federal and state regulations, and provide practical strategies for protecting third-party information. Participants will learn how to establish clear monitoring policies, navigate legal considerations in employee monitoring, and manage privacy during virtual meetings. Additionally, we will delve into the identification and safeguarding of trade secrets in a digital environment, offering policy recommendations and compliance strategies to mitigate risks. With a focus on ongoing education and the ethical duties of legal professionals, this course equips attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage privacy and protect sensitive information in today’s remote work landscape.
Key topics to be discussed:
Closed-captioning available
2025-01-15 14:00:00
January 27, 2025
3 Hour Program
Session I – Effective Deposition Management: Rules, Roles, and Best Practices – Gerald A. Connor
This session will address approaches to narrowing or broadening the scope of depositions and examine various types, including those aimed at gathering discovery or establishing pivotal points through cross-examination. The session will also provide practical insights on handling depositions of corporate representatives, fact witnesses, and non-party witnesses. Additionally, they will cover essential procedures, permissible and impermissible objections, and strategies for preserving the record when issues arise during depositions.
Key topics to be discussed:
Session II – Techniques and Strategies for Taking Depositions – Dennis Wilenchik
This session provides an in-depth exploration of the rules, strategies, and techniques essential for mastering depositions. Topics include the applicable rules of civil and criminal procedure, types of depositions, and preparation tactics for both taking and defending depositions. Attendees will learn how to formulate effective questions, handle problem witnesses, and navigate the unique challenges of remote depositions. Special focus will be given to expert witness depositions, ethics in witness preparation, and strategies for uncovering inconsistencies. Practical tips for controlling the narrative, using exhibits, and managing opposing counsel tactics will ensure participants leave equipped for success in any deposition setting.
Key topics to be discussed:
Closed-captioning available
2025-01-27 13:00:00
January 30, 2025
2 Hour Program
Special needs trusts, supplemental needs trusts, income-only trusts, and other types of irrevocable trust planning can be used to provide for a family member or beneficiary who qualifies for certain government benefits, such as Medicaid or certain Veterans’ benefits. This type of planning can also be useful when used proactively in basic estate plans in the event that a client’s current or future beneficiaries may become eligible for such benefits. This seminar will discuss tax planning, preservation of benefits, types of trusts available, and the mechanics of creating and administering such trusts.
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Closed-captioning available
2025-01-30 14:00:00
FAQ
Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.
Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.
Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.
Yes — MyLawCLE is an officially accredited CLE provider in all 50 states. All of our live webinars, on-demand programs, and replays meet or exceed state bar requirements, ensuring your CLE credits are fully recognized wherever you practice.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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