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Business issues frequently arise in family law matters, but some family lawyers may find themselves struggling to understand them or advance their clients’ interests. Join an esteemed faculty to explore topics such as disclosure, financial statements, business valuations, tax issues, and more. This on-demand program was originally presented as a 2-part webinar in November, 2021.
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Communication is integral to the practice of law. Having the skill set and knowledge base to produce well-written legal documents, such as contracts or litigation documents, greatly benefits your practice. Walk away from this on-program with an expanded skill set, an ability to assess what makes for a good or bad piece of legal writing, and an awareness of common crucial errors and how to avoid them. This on-demand program was originally presented as a 2-part in-person and livestream program in October, 2021.
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Review the categories of language in contracts such as obligation, discretion, prohibition, and policy. Discuss what makes for a bad piece of legal writing and how to fix it. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person and livestream program on October 27, 2021. Total running time is 2 hours, 18 minutes.
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Review legal writing as related to contracts, litigation documents, and bylaws. Explore common crucial errors and how to avoid them, and discuss standard clauses, such as representations vs. warranties, consideration clauses, indemnify vs. hold harmless, and reasonable efforts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person and livestream program on October 6, 2021. Total running time is 2 hours, 13 minutes.
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Explore key immigration law topics including temporary residence, permanent residence, humanitarian and compassionate applications, refugee applications, and immigration enforcement.
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Explore the plurality of legal systems and the question of how indigenous laws co-exist with common law, examine cultural biases, and understand how different cultures and experiences can affect legal processes and procedures.
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Explore the plurality of legal systems and the question of how indigenous laws co-exist with common law, examine cultural biases, and understand how different cultures and experiences can affect legal processes and procedures. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in September 2019. Total running time is 3 hours, 30 minutes.
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Intellectual property [IP] rights can be found in nearly every transaction and are often the most valuable asset of any business. If your client has a business name, provides a product or service to others, uses a website or software, gets referenced on social media, creates or improves on technology, or has confidential business information such as customer lists and data, they have IP rights to consider. Learn from experienced IP practitioners and develop strategies to protect your clients. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2019. Total running time is 4 hours, 15 minutes.
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Learn how to help your clients get what they actually want. Explore post-judgment enforcement, get tips for dealing with bailiffs, and review processes under the Civil Enforcement Act. Discuss non-judgment enforcement and the process for distributing funds once collected. Gain valuable knowledge to help you help your client. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in January 2019. Total running time is 2 hours, 25 minutes.