Do you know the most important questions to ask consumer bankruptcy clients? Carlos Cuevas & Frank Corigliano will analyze some of the most important aspects of the bankruptcy case, including: client intake, property of the estate and bankruptcy exemptions.
A cognitive shortcut, implicit bias leads to unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity and other characteristics and undermines the public’s confidence in the equal application of our laws. In this poignant CLE, civil rights attorney Geeta N. Kapur delves into how implicit bias manifests itself in lawyers and the law – from the courtroom to the tax code.
Could a well-timed article pressure opposing counsel to settle? When you file major litigation do you contact the news with a press release? Do you know the ethical boundaries of trial publicity & extrajudicial statements? Presented by Janet Falk, a New York PR expert with over 30 years of experience, this course will present best practices for solo and small firm attorneys seeking to raise their media profile – the ethical way.
From dischargeability issues to how the bankruptcy will be filed in court, consumer bankruptcy cases present many novel issues for new and non-bankruptcy attorneys.
Trial as the ultimate performance art – where human conflict, archetypes & universal truths provide the greatest theatre. From psychological techniques & mental hacks to embracing the stress & being a magnetic leader, Jennifer B. Gardner shares her most poignant courtroom experiences to help you conquer the gauntlet known as trial.
The real art for attorneys is structuring the client’s transactions to satisfy the requirements & time conditions of Section 1031 to net the greatest tax savings.
Yes, Brian, Ashleigh and Zac were locked up for 60 days. But probably unlike most of your criminal clients – they actually did NOT commit a crime. They were planted in jail as part of A&E’s docuseries “60 Days In” to root out gangs, drug dealing and corruption from the inside.
This CLE presented by family law attorney Danielle Knestbaum will advise family law professionals of communication technology that is increasingly being ordered by courts and recommended by attorneys in custody cases.
Our new “Gig Economy” has muddied the waters when it comes to classifying workers…. Independent Contractors… or Employees? Melody A. Kramer has been tracking these developments from California to New York – and even the federal government’s Pro Act. In this CLE, she will provide both legal & practical guidance for businesses as laws change and increasingly more workers are now considered employees.
In his trial and appellate practice, David F. Johnson has litigated numerous disputes involving trustee compensation. From violating the self-interest rule to compensation issues with multiple trustees, there are endless pitfalls when it comes to determining the appropriate amount of compensation and upholding your duty of loyalty.
