South Dakota CLE - Litigation Courses
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Excessive Force Update: New Case Law
Excessive force litigation continues to evolve through a steady stream of new judicial decisions. This CLE program examines recent and emerging excessive force cases, including significant rulings that may only be available in advance sheets. Through a detailed analysis of the underlying facts and courts' reasoning, attendees will gain insight into how fact-specific circumstances often drive outcomes in this area of law. In addition, the program will provide an overview of the Use of Fo... More Info
$552General Credits -
Asking Questions That Stick: Mastering Form and Avoiding Objections
Attorneys who conduct depositions, evidentiary hearings, or trials know that the effectiveness of an examination often depends on the form of the question being asked. Even strong testimony can be undermined by poorly phrased questions that invite objections or fail to elicit clear, admissible answers. In this practical CLE program, Judge Greenberg draws on extensive judicial and teaching experience to examine the rules of evidence governing common objections to the form of questions. P... More Info
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How Not to Hoodwink Grandma: Fiduciary Litigation in the Great Wealth Transfer Era
The aging of the American population is reshaping the landscape of estate, probate, and fiduciary litigation. As older adults control an increasingly significant share of personal wealth, courts are seeing a growing number of disputes involving alleged incapacity, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, contested estate planning documents, and claims of elder financial abuse. These cases often present complex factual records, heightened family conflict, and challenging evidentiary issues.... More Info
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Expert Medical Opinions Across State Lines: Licensure Traps, Exceptions, and Practical Workarounds
This CLE course examines the legal and regulatory challenges that arise when physicians provide medical opinions or consultative services across state lines. As telemedicine and remote collaboration continue to expand, healthcare professionals increasingly face uncertainty over when consultations, second opinions, and diagnostic input may trigger state licensure requirements. Because the practice of medicine is regulated at the state level, even limited involvement in a patient’s care can crea... More Info
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The Promise and Perils of AI in the Legal Industry: Opportunities and Risks
This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical introduction to artificial intelligence and its growing impact on the legal profession. Designed for lawyers of all technical backgrounds, the course explains key AI concepts—including generative AI and large language models—and examines how AI tools are being used in legal research, drafting, litigation support, and law firm operations. Participants will explore both the advantages and the risks of AI in legal practice, including iss... More Info
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Mastering Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance in Liability Cases
This CLE program examines the practical and legal challenges attorneys face when handling matters involving Medicare’s interests in litigation and settlement proceedings. Focusing on the requirements of the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) framework, the course will provide attorneys with a current and practical understanding of compliance obligations, reimbursement issues, and risk mitigation strategies that arise in personal injury and liability cases. Designed for both plaintiff and de... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program takes a practical, skills-oriented approach to trial advocacy by analyzing selected film scenes that depict litigation in action. Drawing from a curated set of movies, the session uses dramatized portrayals to surface real-world lessons on strategy, courtroom dynamics, and professional judgment. Participants will explore multiple subject areas through these examples, assessing what the films get right—and where they diverge from actual practice. Designed to be both inst... More Info
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Understanding the Four Types of Intellectual Property: A Practical Introduction
This CLE program offers a practical introduction to the core categories of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Participants will examine the distinct protections each form of intellectual property provides, the circumstances in which they arise, and key considerations for identifying and preserving these rights. Designed for attorneys across practice areas, the course focuses on spotting potential intellectual property issues that may... More Info
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Real Estate Fraud, Deed Theft, Mortgage Fraud and Wire Fraud: Red Flags!
Real estate deals are increasingly targeted by complex and evolving fraud schemes, placing attorneys on the front lines of prevention. This CLE program provides a focused, practice-oriented overview of the most prevalent threats, including mortgage fraud, identity theft and forgery, wire fraud, and modern cybersecurity risks. It also addresses the expanding role of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology in enabling deed fraud and title theft. Attendees will gain actionable insi... More Info
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So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea
This CLE program provides a practical roadmap of a criminal case through the lens of defense counsel, following the progression of a matter from the initial client meeting through plea discussions and critical case deadlines. Attendees will examine major stages of representation, including arraignments and bail issues, discovery practice, speedy trial considerations, affirmative defenses, motion practice, scheduling concerns, and strategic case management decisions. Geared toward newer... More Info
$552General Credits
