Oregon MCLE - Litigation Courses
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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 -
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
$552General Credits -
Hot Topics in Employment Law Since #MeToo
The beginning of the #MeToo movement can ostensibly be traced to when the New York Times published a bombshell expose that revealed decades of abuse and sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein, a previously untouchable Hollywood mogul. The article, entitled Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades, quotes a partner of the instructors' firm. Five years later, the #MeToo movement, a name inspired by sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke, who years earlier h... More Info
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Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits
Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for an organization. This informative CLE course will explain how to identify and utilize an IP to further business goals. The course will explain the types of IP’s that exist, the associated costs with obtaining and maintaining the various types of IP's, costs of IP acquisition, negotiation strategies, licensing, enforcement issues and defensive actions when faced with another’s IP. The course aims to impart wisdom in the IP space as well... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Introduction to Paper Discovery and Depositions
The success of a case hinges on many things. Having a discovery plan at the outset, and the ability to implement that plan, is vital both to your success and your ability to increase the overall recovery amount. A workable plan also helps to reduce the stress and resources on your practice when dealing with document dumps and massive discovery demands. This CLE course will explain how to use "paper discovery" efficiently and economically in Civil and Special Civil matters. It is inte... More Info
$291General Credit -
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
$551.75General Credits -
Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts
This CLE course will offer insight regarding the issues that attorneys should consider when drafting construction contracts. The course will review: Drafting Mechanics Liens Delay Damages Termination Liquidated vs. Actual Damages Material Escalation Costs Change Orders Insurance Bonds Dispute Resolution More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Know What Evidence You Have and How to Use That Evidence at Trial
Attorneys must go beyond simply uncovering evidence that proves or disproves a case. They must consider how the facts and the law work together and ensure that the evidence they uncover is admitted so that it may impact the outcome of a case. Regardless of whether it is a civil or criminal trial being tried in front of a judge or a jury, when it comes to the presentation of evidence, preparation is key. This CLE course will offer tips and strategies for preparing for evidence presentat... More Info
$291General Credit -
Legal Ethics: Lawyer and Client Relationship
This CLE course will familiarize private practice attorneys with tips and strategies to avoid unintentionally committing UPL violations. This applies particularly to those who perform transactional work and/or are telecommuting from a state or states that is outside where they are admitted to practice. Addressing the contours of what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law (UPL), this CLE course, based partially on an article I had written, will open with a walk through of LegalZ... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Legal Research in the AI Era
AI has been with us since as far back as 1951. Since that time, the advances in AI pertaining to legal research have been noticeable, but typically small. That was true until November 2022, when the large language model (LLM), ChatGPT, was released. Since then, products have been released at a record-breaking pace, all of them using the foundation of ChatGPT. Even Westlaw and Lexis incorporated AI-assisted research features in their newest release. This informative CLE course will expl... More Info
$291General Credit
