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Mar 1

(Course Materials) Professional Liability & Legal Ethics: Preventing, Defending & Obtaining Insurance for Claims Against Law Firms

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

• Click here to register
•  This program will address legal ethics violations and other issues that result in claims against firms. Using a series of hypotheticals, a panel of experts will explore: risk management strategies to prevent claims, how to defend the law firm while complying with ethical duties to the firm's clients, how to obtain insurance coverage for legal malpractice claims, and how to coordinate the defense and insurance strategies.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Mar 1

(CD/DVD) Professional Liability & Legal Ethics: Preventing, Defending & Obtaining Insurance for Claims Against Law Firms

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 2.0 credits total: 1.0 professional practice & 1.0 ethics for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided traditional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide traditional credit.

• Click here to register
•  This program will address legal ethics violations and other issues that result in claims against firms. Using a series of hypotheticals, a panel of experts will explore: risk management strategies to prevent claims, how to defend the law firm while complying with ethical duties to the firm's clients, how to obtain insurance coverage for legal malpractice claims, and how to coordinate the defense and insurance strategies.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 3

(CD/DVD) Bankruptcy 101

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 3.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  Familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code is crucial in today's economy. Hear from a panel of lawyers who regularly counsel debtors, lenders, creditors' committees and other key constituencies in today's most complex bankruptcy cases. They will discuss key tools and provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, including the automatic stay, property of the estate, financing, and various aspects of chapter 11. The panel will provide practical tips as well as discussing the underlying concepts.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 3

(Course Materials) Bankruptcy 101

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

• Click here to register
•  Familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code is crucial in today's economy. Hear from a panel of lawyers who regularly counsel debtors, lenders, creditors' committees and other key constituencies in today's most complex bankruptcy cases. They will discuss key tools and provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, including the automatic stay, property of the estate, financing, and various aspects of chapter 11. The panel will provide practical tips as well as discussing the underlying concepts.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 4

(Course Materials) Role of An Attorney on a Non-Profit Board

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

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•  Attorneys frequently serve as members of boards of nonprofit organizations, even when the law of tax-exempt organizations does not typically arise in their practice of law. This program will provide valuable information for attorneys who are serving, or considering whether to serve on a board of a nonprofit, and also will constitute a basic primer in the field. Topics covered will include the legal framework of New York nonprofits, standards of conduct and best practices, potential liabilities and protections for board members, recent legislative developments relating to endowment funds, and special considerations (including ethical issues) confronting attorneys who act as board members (and therefore fiduciaries) of charitable entities.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Mar 7

(Course Materials) An Introduction to the Probate Process & How to Avoid It

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

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•  This program is an introduction to the probate process in NYS and will include a review of the probate process, requirements, forms and pre-mortem preparation. There will also be a brief discussion of probate contests and 1404 depositions. Finally, there will be a review of why and how to avoid the probate process using revocable trusts and other legal entities.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Mar 7

(CD/DVD) An Introduction to the Probate Process & How to Avoid It

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 3.0 credits total: 2.5 professional practice & 0.5 ethics for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  This program is an introduction to the probate process in NYS and will include a review of the probate process, requirements, forms and pre-mortem preparation. There will also be a brief discussion of probate contests and 1404 depositions. Finally, there will be a review of why and how to avoid the probate process using revocable trusts and other legal entities.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 9

(CD/DVD) Land Use for the 21st Century: Basics for the NYC Real Estate Practitioner. Sponsored by Deutsche Bank, Like-Kind Exchange Services

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 3.0 credits total: 1.0 professional practice & 2.0 skills for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  This program will provide transactional real estate practitioners a basic understanding and working knowledge of land use regulations affecting both developed and to-be-developed land in New York City. Participants will hear about the latest tools for land use due diligence screening for financings, acquisitions, debt purchases, and leasing and an overview of the agencies involved in land use regulation. Topics covered will include basics of zoning, including development rights transfers and inclusionary housing; identifying landmark buildings and issues associated with ownership and alterations; Department of Buildings role in the development process, including plan review and interpretive authority; and the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and what to expect for a site that will, or has gone through, "ULURP".
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 9

(Course Materials) Land Use for the 21st Century: Basics for the NYC Real Estate Practitioner. Sponsored by Deutsche Bank, Like-Kind Exchange Services

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

• Click here to register
•  This program will provide transactional real estate practitioners a basic understanding and working knowledge of land use regulations affecting both developed and to-be-developed land in New York City. Participants will hear about the latest tools for land use due diligence screening for financings, acquisitions, debt purchases, and leasing and an overview of the agencies involved in land use regulation. Topics covered will include basics of zoning, including development rights transfers and inclusionary housing; identifying landmark buildings and issues associated with ownership and alterations; Department of Buildings role in the development process, including plan review and interpretive authority; and the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and what to expect for a site that will, or has gone through, "ULURP".
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 15

(Course Materials) Enforcing Money & Other Judgments in Matrimonial Cases

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

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•  This program will address enforcement of court orders in a matrimonial action including getting both your client and yourself paid; how to enter a money judgment and then how to collect on it; we will also discuss the steps necessary to make out a finding of contempt including the procedure to obtain information necessary to enforce a judgment, restraining notices, income executions and levy's against real and personal property.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 15

(CD/DVD) Enforcing Money & Other Judgments in Matrimonial Cases

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 2.5 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  This program will address enforcement of court orders in a matrimonial action including getting both your client and yourself paid; how to enter a money judgment and then how to collect on it; we will also discuss the steps necessary to make out a finding of contempt including the procedure to obtain information necessary to enforce a judgment, restraining notices, income executions and levy's against real and personal property.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 16

(CD/DVD) Making Your Case: The Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in Employment Litigation

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 2.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  The use of expert witnesses in employment litigation can be critical to the outcome of a case. At this program, a panel of experienced employment lawyers from both the management and plaintiff sides of the employment bar will offer their perspectives. The panel will also feature prominent psychological and economic expert witnesses. In addition, a former chief judge of the Southern District of New York will provide a judge's perspective on the effective use of expert witnesses in employment litigation.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Mar 16

(Course Materials) Making Your Case: The Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in Employment Litigation

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

• Click here to register
•  The use of expert witnesses in employment litigation can be critical to the outcome of a case. At this program, a panel of experienced employment lawyers from both the management and plaintiff sides of the employment bar will offer their perspectives. The panel will also feature prominent psychological and economic expert witnesses. In addition, a former chief judge of the Southern District of New York will provide a judge's perspective on the effective use of expert witnesses in employment litigation.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
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Mar 21 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

(VIDEO REPLAY) Ethics, Discipline and Real World Obligations

Members:   $280.00 Non-Members:   $390.00

New York, California & New Jersey Credit: 3.0 in ethics. The video replay does not provide transitional credit to newly-admitted attorneys. Illinois Credit: 2.5 professional responsibility credits.

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•  A premier faculty drawn from the judiciary, the disciplinary bar and law firms will focus on the ethical and disciplinary issues confronting attorneys in everyday practice, including: Conflicts of interest arising in corporate and transactional practice Corrective disclosures under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct Disciplinary consequences for attorney misconduct unrelated to the practice of law Avoiding disciplinary complaints
• Email cleprograms@nycbar.org for more details
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Mar 22

(Course Materials) Taking Your Firm to the Next Level: Growth & Expansion

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

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•  At some point in their careers, most solo practitioners will be faced with the opportunity to grow their firms, whether it be by adding partners, of counsel, or simply employees. With each of these steps, however, there are specific issues that need to be addressed. What kind of agreement should the partners enter into? What are permissible of counsel relationships? And what are the tax and legal ramifications of hiring employees? Moving beyond the stages of starting a firm, this program will examine some of the unique challenges of law firm growth. Among the topics to be discussed are: Tips & strategies for billing and collections;œ Overview of common partnership and of counsel agreement language;The advantages and disadvantages of hiring staff; Tax and ethical considerations. These issues and more will be discussed in a CLE session by panelists who have their own solo or small firm practices. Come learn, network, get useful ideas, and CLE credits.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 22

(CD/DVD) Taking Your Firm to the Next Level: Growth & Expansion

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

New York, California & New Jersey Credit: 3.0 total: 2.5 law practice management & 0.5 ethics.This live program provides transitional/non-transitional credit to all attorneys. Illinois Credit: 2.75 general MCLE credits.

• Click here to register
•  At some point in their careers, most solo practitioners will be faced with the opportunity to grow their firms, whether it be by adding partners, of counsel, or simply employees. With each of these steps, however, there are specific issues that need to be addressed. What kind of agreement should the partners enter into? What are permissible of counsel relationships? And what are the tax and legal ramifications of hiring employees? Moving beyond the stages of starting a firm, this program will examine some of the unique challenges of law firm growth. Among the topics to be discussed are: Tips & strategies for billing and collections;œ Overview of common partnership and of counsel agreement language;The advantages and disadvantages of hiring staff; Tax and ethical considerations. These issues and more will be discussed in a CLE session by panelists who have their own solo or small firm practices. Come learn, network, get useful ideas, and CLE credits.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 30

(CD/DVD) Is Bankruptcy the Right Prescription for Distressed Health Care Providers?

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 2.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  Health care has been and remains an industry in turmoil. The combination of higher expenses and lower payor revenues has resulted in hospital closures and consolidations. This program discusses the legal and practical issues unique to distressed hospitals, nursing homes and other service providers. It will address the interplay between regulatory issues and the Bankruptcy Code. The panelists will also address business and financial issues facing distressed health care providers, as well as the legal ones.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 30

(Course Materials) Is Bankruptcy the Right Prescription for Distressed Health Care Providers?

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

• Click here to register
•  Health care has been and remains an industry in turmoil. The combination of higher expenses and lower payor revenues has resulted in hospital closures and consolidations. This program discusses the legal and practical issues unique to distressed hospitals, nursing homes and other service providers. It will address the interplay between regulatory issues and the Bankruptcy Code. The panelists will also address business and financial issues facing distressed health care providers, as well as the legal ones.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 31

(CD/DVD) Termination of an Employee: Avoiding Litigation

Members:   $265.00 Non-Members:   $335.00

This program provides 3.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Illinois credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

• Click here to register
•  When terminating an employee, what can an employer do to avoid litigation (or at least reduce its risks)? This panel will include defense, plaintiff, and in-house employment lawyers as well as a human resources executive. It will explain the procedures that should be followed in terminating employees and drafting separation agreements and explore special considerations for reductions in force and the various claims available to terminated employees. A particular focal point will be steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of successful retaliation claims. This program is a must for employment lawyers, litigation attorneys, in-house counsel, mediators and arbitrators, human resource personnel, and managers.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.
Mar 31

(CD/DVD) Termination of an Employee: Avoiding Litigation

Members:   $105.00 Non-Members:   $135.00

• Click here to register
•  When terminating an employee, what can an employer do to avoid litigation (or at least reduce its risks)? This panel will include defense, plaintiff, and in-house employment lawyers as well as a human resources executive. It will explain the procedures that should be followed in terminating employees and drafting separation agreements and explore special considerations for reductions in force and the various claims available to terminated employees. A particular focal point will be steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of successful retaliation claims. This program is a must for employment lawyers, litigation attorneys, in-house counsel, mediators and arbitrators, human resource personnel, and managers.
• Email audiovisuals@nycbar.org for more details
• For more information, click here.