Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law requires that persons wishing to serve as Court Evaluators or Certified Guardians receive training approved by the Office of Court Administration (OCA).

This approved training program covers all the topics required by OCA.

Some of the issues to be discussed by our expert faculty include:

• Overview and Concepts of Article 81
• Part 36 Rules of the Chief Judge
• Counsel to the Alleged Incapacitated Person
• The Court Evaluator: Duties, Responsibilities and Ethics
• Duties, Responsibilities and Ethics of the Guardian of the Person and Property
• A View from the Bench
• Forensic Accounting and Recovering Misappropriated Funds
• Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements: The Role of the Court Examiner
• Final Accountings from a Surrogate’s Court Practitioner’s Perspective

Richard Nixon had a tumultuous presidency, and his relationship with the Supreme Court was no exception.

After being defeated by John F. Kennedy, he was elected President in 1968 and reelected by a landslide in 1972.

Yet his five years in the White House were overshadowed by conflicts with the Supreme Court, the Vietnam War, and the Watergate scandal, ultimately forcing him to resign in August 1974 as he faced almost certain impeachment if he did not do so.

In September 1974, President Gerald Ford issued him a full, free, and absolute pardon.

As President, Nixon opposed the Warren Court’s liberalism and sought to steer the Court to the right. However, he was not entirely successful, and the Court’s own decision in United States v. Nixon effectively forced his hand and contributed to his decision to resign the presidency.

This program will satisfy the LIVE NY Skills and Ethics requirements for first and second year newly admitted attorneys in New York. It is the last opportunity to earn all BTG hours without attending in-person classes when the exception expires on January 1^st.

Join us for an immersive all-day program designed for lawyers eager to learn the essentials of transactional practice and dispute resolution.

In a profession where law touches every facet of life—especially in the high-stakes arena of business—your role as a legal counselor demands an understanding of how to turn clients’ lifelong dreams into enduring realities.

In reality, lawyers are dream realizers, stewards of trust whose professional guidance shapes futures, reinforcing the ethical imperative to deliver competent, client-centered advice. We will explore the foundational steps of deal formulation, negotiation, and formation, equipping you with practical tools to structure agreements that safeguard aspirations while navigating common pitfalls like ambiguous terms or overlooked risks.

Once the deal is memorialized in a contract, the course shifts to the inevitable: breaches and breakdowns, dissecting typical failure points and empowering you to advise on strategic options—whether forgiving and forging ahead, pursuing specific performance, seeking damages, or opting for mediation over litigation.

The program will culminate in a candid look at the litigation lifecycle, from pleadings to trial, demystifying the process and emphasizing rigorous cost-benefit analysis, ensuring you can guide clients through disputes with clarity, confidence, and a commitment to efficient resolutions that preserve relationships and resources.

• Introduction to the Legal Lifecycle, including Ethics and Professionalism Issues
• The Deal Lifecycle: From Ideation to Enforcement and Ethical Considerations
• Negotiations, including Tactics, Negotiation Fundamentals, Deal Breakers, Ethical Traps … and More
• Day in the Life of a Litigator vs Transactional Attorney
• Putting it in Writing: Drafting Essentials
• When Things Go South: Breach Basics; Pre-Litigation Steps; Litigation Process; Cost Analysis; Ethical Considerations
• Conclusion: Professionalism Ideals; Lawyering Done Right

Join us for a fascinating program about the life and causes of John Lennon — activist, musician, and hero to many — who was murdered outside his home at the Dakota in NYC on the evening of December 8, 1980.

Throughout his life, he championed many political causes and was engaged in multiple legal disputes, including those involving financial mismanagement, ultimately culminating in his legal battle to remain a resident of the United States.

His immigration saga began with deportation proceedings based on a 1968 drug conviction in England. After a four-year legal battle, and through the ingenuity of his legal team, on October 7, 1975, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in his favor, declaring, “The courts will not condone selective deportation based upon secret political grounds.” Less than a year later, he received his green card.

This is a fascinating program you will not want to miss.