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April 19

• Basic Business Organizations- This presentation offers a broad and basic view of the fundamentals of business that every paralegal should understand. The presenter will discuss sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, profit and nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies. The advantages and disadvantages of each type of organization are explained, and guidance on how to form each type is offered, including specifics about required state and IRS filings.
  CLE: 1.5
  
  

April 27

• Estate Planning for the Modern Family - In this webinar, we will discuss drafting considerations for the modern family. Drug usage, failed careers, second marriages, and children who still live at home are part of the modern family. How does onedraft a documentto avoid unintended consequences when these circumstances arise? How does one efficiently draft a document without a crystal ball looking into the future? We will talk about how to avoid fiduciary disputes that often result from these circumstances. Every document we draft will eventually be administered and affect people in their everyday lives. We will discuss important considerations for protecting trustees, agents, and executors, as well as best practices for documenting a file with special circumstances.
  CLE: 1
  
  

May 5

• Law and Ethics-This webinar will focus on the law and the ethical issues that arise when laws provide a certain outcome that may not be fair, ethical or necessarily the “right thing.” Mr. Bermingham will analyze and debate some key Constitutional and State Court Cases that deal with ethical issues outside of the law. The webinar will include discussion of the Attorney/Client Privilege, 4th Amendment’s Search and Seizure, 5th Amendment’s Due Process, 8th Amendment’s Cruel and Unusual Punishment, 1st Amendment’s Right to Free Speech, and the Right to Privacy.
  CLE: 1.5 | Ethics
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May9

• Expert Witness Bootcamp: From Retainer to Trial and Everything In-Between- This Bootcamp will provide practical time saving tips and pointers for retaining and preparing experts throughout the course of a case. Learn how to efficiently assist your attorneys in preparing experts from initial retention, including preparation of witness files and tracking of evidence and documents sent to expert witnesses, to the heat of battle, including deposition and trial prep. Learn how to effectively and efficiently create, organize and manage witness files for deposition and ultimately, trial.Learn the deposition process and how you can excel at obtaining and organizing information attorneys want from each type of expert in order to streamline witness preparation.
  CLE: 1

May10

• Dram Shop Case: What is it and Do I Have One?- When a drunk driver causes an automobile collision, can the injured party sue the establishment where the drunk driver was served? If I serve guests at a graduation party and one of them causes a collision on the way home, am I responsible? This exciting webinar will discuss the determining factors to help you understand liquor liability. David Lail is an attorney who specializes in dram shop cases and his presentation will walk you through a case from start to finish, identify experts to deliver unbiased opinions as to the evidence, and suggest visual aids that can enhance your case. Attendees will hear real-life practice tips for handling the common, and not so common, issues along the way. The webinar examines dram shop litigation from both counsel tables and provides technical insight as well as the toxicology of ethanol. Handouts include an easy-to-follow flowchart, tips for investigating the potential case, and other reference materials.
  CLE: 1.5