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  • Advance Depositions: Strategies for Taking Depositions in Insurance Bad Faith Cases

    With a focus on the perspective of the plaintiff/insured, this CLE course will present effective techniques for taking depositions in insurance bad faith cases. Presented by esteemed and experienced attorneys, the course will address who to take depositions from and when to take them, as well as questions for key witnesses, what to be asked in advance and what should wait for trial. The course will also explain how to set up insurance company witnesses for cross-examination. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits
  • Truck Accident Litigation In a Nutshell

    Truck accident litigation is an important and complex area of law. This CLE course will provide a complete overview of the issue including those covered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, liabilities, statutory employment, and potential defenses in accidents that involve: Trucking company conduct Driver conduct Loading and unloading Intermodal transportation Underride collisions Forklift operations Driver fatigue FAAAA preemption Commercial motor vehicle insurance L... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits
  • Holding The Marijuana Industry Legally Accountable

    Since the legalization of marijuana, its potency has risen and can reach 99% pure delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).[1] It is the THC in marijuana which results in the “high,” and which can lead to addiction, violence, crime, mental illness, traffic deaths, and many other health and social problems. Many maintain that voters were not properly informed of these dangers when marijuana was legalized and that the current use and these levels causes harm that, had the public been aware, might have... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits
  • Is There Any Evidence For This Evidence: What Experienced Trial Lawyers Must Know About The Evidence Code

    Offering a comprehensive overview as well as practical applications for the Evidence Code under Federal Rules of Evidence this CLE course will address issues of: Scope (preliminary questions, application of rules, admissibility limitations, etc.) Judicial Notice (when courts can assume the veracity of commonly known things) Relevance (what kinds of evidence are deemed relevant and admissible or when relevant evidence may nonetheless not be shown to a jury, etc.) Presumptions (regarding... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits
  • Depositions in Motor Vehicle Crashes

    Conducting a deposition takes skill, experience and training. This CLE course, presented by an esteemed attorney with a track record of winning high figure verdicts in motor vehicle crash cases, will explain how to conduct depositions in all states so that defendants are de facto expert witnesses in a motor vehicle crash case. The course will explain how to establish the negligence of a defendant using the “Holy Trinity” of motor vehicle crashes and how to gain access to legal preceden... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits
  • Managing Client Expectations Throughout the Litigation Process

    The litigation process for a claim of non-payment is complex. You want every penny that is due to you, and do not want to settle for less, but to ensure you end up gaining more than you lose, an understanding of the process is critical. This CLE course will explain the professional, personal and psychological skills needed to move forward in this type of litigation to ensure a successful and satisfying resolution. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
  • Why Lawyers Need to Bill Strategically in an Age of Legal Artificial Intelligence

    While some of the new technologies, like ChatGPT, are relatively recent, the concept of outsourcing work, especially the repetitive, administrative type – to computers is not new, particularly to lawyers. While no one wants to see a computer take-over, there’s no question that there are some tasks that computers are better suited to, and with their unlimited energy and inability to get distracted, it’s to everyone’s advantage to outsource. And yet, no one wants a robot for a litigator. So how... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
  • Did That Witness Show Up? Hearsay and Confrontation Clause Restrictions and Exceptions in Criminal Prosecutions

    It seems unlikely that a witness to the court would simply not show up, yet it happens often and not everyone knows how to address such an issue. All criminal practitioners, from prosecutors and defense attorneys to judges themselves. Must know how to handle these absences. The area is covered by two types of law which regulate how these cases should be addressed. This CLE course will explain and analyze these rules and how attorneys can use them to advance their cases. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
  • Skip Tracing for Lawyers

    Located a missing person is sometimes required of attorneys in most areas of practice, though more often for those practicing trust and estates, malpractice, debt collection, personal injury, and real estate law. Typically, with enough information, creativity and resources, attorneys can locate individuals without the services of private investigators or skip tracers. This informative CLE course, developed by a seasoned investigative attorney, will help lawyers develop basic people sea... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits
  • Anatomy of a Slip and Fall Case from Start to Finish

    A winter storm brings unimaginable havoc, most of which is felt in the immediate inconveniences. But a recent major winter storm has had long-lasting consequences in the shape of ongoing litigation over slip and fall injuries. This CLE course will offer a hypothetical slip and fall case from the perspectives of three involved parties, plaintiff’s attorney, defense attorney, and meteorologist expert. The course will take you step-by-step through the chronology of meteorological events w... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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