Washington DC CLE - Litigation Courses
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The Rights of Nature: Theory, Laws, and Emerging Jurisprudence
This CLE course will present lawyers with the fundamentals of creating legally enforceable rights for ecosystems, which is an emerging area of environmental law which elevates protections to a level comparable with human civil rights laws. The course will explain the legal theory behind “rights of nature” laws and will also examine the anatomy of laws that have already been adopted by US municipal governments. Case studies on the enforcement of rights of nature laws as well as of inter... More Info
$552.5General Credits -
The Americans with Disabilities Act: How to Win Your Case Using Good Faith
A comprehensive CLE course on court requirements to obtain reasonable and effective accommodations for people with disabilities, this presentation explains the various precedents often overlooked by attorneys. The course will outline the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the role of mediation and the impact of the statute of limitations on the prosecutorial process. The course will also explain the benefits of obtaining effective accommodations in a timely manner, agreement... More Info
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Summary Proceedings in New York: Disclosure, Devices & Delays
Landlord/tenant disputes are notoriously complicated in New York. The rights of opposing parties and arguments for disclosure can take what seems like a straightforward case and drag it out to the point where the cost and time lost make it more of a hassle than it's worth. Summary proceedings are meant to reduce the cost and time typical legal proceedings involve. This fascinating CLE course will explain summary proceedings in New York and discuss topics such as: Basic concepts of summa... More Info
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So You Want to Go Solo? How to Decide, Prepare, and Survive Your First Year
Going out on your own is risky business, no matter what your field. This CLE course will walk you through all the factors you need to consider before deciding to go solo with your law practice. The course will take you through the process, step-by-step and explain what you need to know to survive and thrive your first year out. More Info
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Representing the Personal Injury Plaintiff: How The Sausage is Made
Filled with practical information on how to best represent a plaintiff in a personal injury case, this CLE course will help you present the process to clients in terms they can understand and offer tips and strategies for avoiding potential pitfalls. The course will provide detailed instructions on how to make the financial aspects of a case work in your client’s favor, setting client expectations and how to actually get damage compensation from insurance companies. More Info
$552.5General Credits -
Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency
Designed for those who have resisted going full digital, this CLE course will present the concepts behind taking all functions to the cloud. The course will offer an introduction to owning a domain and integrated mail services as well as potential domain-wide integrations. The various types of practice management software and the advantages and disadvantages of the services they offer, the use of digital files and servers, the cloud vs. the private cloud, phone and fax systems and client commu... More Info
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Killer Depositions: Tactics, Tips, & Techniques That Can Make or Break Your Case
Fact dependent cases rely on depositions, both of your client and your opponent. This CLE course will offer a brief guide into how to properly and effectively plan for depositions including the psychological and strategic issues that come into play. Critical portions of the CPLR and Uniform Rules designed to guide attorneys though conflicts will also be presented. More Info
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How to Win Big at Trial
Highlighting the key elements that go into a successful trial outcome, this CLE course, presented by two of America’s most experienced trial lawyers, will explain the whys and how tos that must be adhered to. The course will reveal tips and strategies for ensuring and avoiding specific things that can make or break any jury trial and include practical suggestions from real trials to sharpen and improve your skills. More Info
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Depositions To Win: Win Before You Begin
It is common to depose all parties to a litigation, particularly in personal injury and wrongful death suits. This CLE course will provide attorneys with the necessary skills to use adverse witnesses to help prove the plaintiff’s case while undermining the defense. The course will explain how to prepare for and conduct an effective deposition including issues of form and style. Different types of personal injury cases, handling various witness types and obstructive defense counsel will all be ad... More Info
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Asset Protection in the Public Benefits Context
Medicaid Planning is fraught with difficulties, particularly in states where improper denials are used to dissuade practitioners and their clients from exercising their rights under the law. Obtaining the public benefits to address long-term care needs in these states requires proven techniques and strategies, all of which will be presented in this comprehensive CLE course designed for intermediate or advanced practitioners. The course will present common pitfalls in the planning stage to ready... More Info
$812.5General Credits
