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Estate Planning for the Cognitively Impaired
This CLE course equips attorneys with practical strategies for estate planning when working with clients who may face cognitive decline. Participants will gain tools to craft durable estate plans, including methods to document client intent clearly and fortify documents against legal challenges. The course delves into judicial perspectives on undue influence, offering techniques to prevent and defend against such claims. Attendees will explore ethical approaches to assessing cli... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
How to Free Lifers: Parole Law in California
Securing parole for individuals serving life sentences in California requires a sharp understanding of both legal nuance and human narrative. This CLE course demystifies the parole process for lifers, offering attorneys a practical roadmap to preparing for hearings before the Board of Parole Hearings. From crafting rehabilitation narratives and analyzing psychological assessments to addressing institutional history and legal eligibility, this program equips practitioners with the tools... More Info
$291.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Ethical Use of Social Media in One's Legal Practice
In today’s digital age, social media has become an unavoidable part of both personal and professional life—including legal practice. This CLE course delves into the ethical pitfalls that attorneys and law firms may encounter across various social media platforms. Participants will examine the common hazards that can jeopardize a lawyer’s ethical standing and reputation, while also learning strategic best practices to sidestep these challenges before they arise. The program also covers... More Info
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Pooled Special Needs Trusts: An Important Tool to Protect Clients & Preserve Public Benefits
This engaging CLE session delves into the critical considerations for attorneys representing clients with disabilities or their families in estate planning, family law, and personal injury cases. Navigating the intricacies of public benefits and future planning presents distinct challenges that demand precision. A pooled special needs trust (PSNT) offers a powerful tool to maintain eligibility for means-tested government programs while enhancing the individual’s well-being. Join us to... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Critical Updates: How DUIs & Serious Traffic Offenses Impact Your Client’s Illinois Driver’s License
This CLE course dives into the complexities of handling DUIs and major traffic violations that jeopardize your client’s Illinois Driver’s License (DL), a process made challenging by Illinois’ rigorous regulations. You’ll gain clarity on how to navigate the consequences of these offenses and assist clients in restoring their driving privileges. The program starts by outlining the options available for clients to reclaim their DL after a suspension or revocation, including a brief overvi... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
A Primer on Civil Trial Preparation
Trial preparation can feel like a high-wire act—especially when you’re balancing every aspect of the process yourself. For solo and small firm attorneys, there’s rarely a team behind the scenes. Instead, you're responsible for the heavy lifting: coordinating discovery, crafting motions, managing witnesses, preparing clients, and ultimately presenting the case in court. This CLE program is designed to help you bring order to the chaos. Through a practical, real-world lens, we’ll explore... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Trust Protectors: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Dive into this dynamic CLE program that thoroughly examines the pivotal role of Trust Protectors in modern trust administration. This session offers a comprehensive look at the statutory frameworks in various states that authorize Trust Protectors, alongside a critical analysis of their practical implications. Attendees will explore the scope of powers typically assigned to Trust Protectors, evaluate the strategic reasons for and against their appointment, and review illuminating case... More Info
$291.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Filing a Case Under the United States False Claims Act
Unravel the complexities of whistleblower protections and legal recourse in this CLE course focused on the False Claims Act (FCA). Tailored for attorneys and individuals engaged in federal contracting, this session illuminates the safeguards available to those who reveal fraudulent misconduct. Attendees will gain a clear, actionable grasp of drafting and submitting an FCA complaint under seal, demystifying the process for practical application. More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Mastering Discovery: Avoiding Common Pitfalls Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rules 26–37, are crafted to ensure equitable and effective litigation by facilitating discovery that reveals evidence supporting or challenging parties’ claims and defenses. Regrettably, many lawyers hinder this goal by routinely issuing a flood of objections to discovery requests, often coupled with unclear disclaimers like “subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections.” This CLE session delves into pivotal case law shaping... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
A Deep Dive into Trusts: What You Need to Be Aware Of
Step into the world of trusts with this dynamic CLE course crafted for attorneys who want to sharpen their estate planning expertise. Trusts offer a versatile solution for clients aiming to secure their assets, dictate how their wealth passes on after they’re gone, or brace for potential incapacity— all with the added benefit of keeping family harmony intact. We’ll kick things off by comparing trusts to wills, highlighting when one outshines the other. Then, we’ll unravel the differenc... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc.
