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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

$29

1.25General 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

$55

1.5General Credits
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

$29

1.25General 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

$29

1General Credit
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

$55

1.5General Credits
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

$55

1.5General Credits
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

$29

1General Credit
Ethics of Legal Writing

Ethical issues can befall even the most experienced attorneys. This CLE course will examine five of the more common ethical pitfalls in writing, including plagiarism, frivolous writing, failure to cite adverse authority, incivility in legal writing, and ghostwriting. The course will explain how to avoid crossing the line between ethical and unethical writing with the goal of helping attorneys evaluate their writing for appropriate advocacy. More Info

$34

1Attorney Conduct
Lost in Translation The Pitfalls of Obtaining Testimony Across Boundaries of Language, Culture and Class

Obtaining testimony relies on one’s ability to interpret information, and then accurately convey it to others. It is more art than science and much can get lost in translation, even when all parties are speaking the same language. This CLE course will explain the limitations and potential pitfalls that witness testimony may encounter in our judicial system and will highlight the most important strategies to ensure a successful outcome. More Info

$107

4General Credits
Introduction To New Jersey Civil Motion Practice

The structure of the New Jersey Court System is more complicated than it would appear. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive understanding of the system including motions and the purpose of filing them, common motions in civil cases in New Jersey as well as the rules which govern how they can be filed. The course will conclude with an overview of recent changes to court rules. More Info

$29

1General Credit