Onsite and live webcasts for Tennessee lawyers.
Date:
Friday, September 14, 2012 - 8:00am
There are many obstacles to succession planning for your law practice -- many start with our own fears and resistance, or maybe we are just too busy and don’t know where to start. This program will discuss practical tips, estate planning for your practice, and fellow practitioners will share with you the steps you can take to make sure your clients, staff and pending matters are taken care of. Don’t be caught off guard when unplanned changes because of death, disability, or unexpected retirement affects your practice.
Date:
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 12:00pm
Internal investigations are becoming increasingly common for companies to identify and remedy areas of potential corporate liability. Internal investigations can involve ethical landmines for both internal and external counsel. This program will explore key ethical issues in conducting internal investigations and propose strategies for dealing with those issues.
Date:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 12:00pm
Why Can’t I Kroger for Wine? 69% of Tennesseans Favor Wine in Grocery Stores. I Can Buy Tequila but not Beer, Limes or Shot Glasses at my Liquor Store. Why Was the Right for Women to Vote Crucial to Prohibition? Why Would We Ban the Sale of All Alcohol? This one hour CLE answers burning questions about Tennessee’s fascinating labryth of liquor laws. Liquor is a key part of Tennessee history and has played a controversial and pivotal role in out state’s commerce.
Date:
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 12:00pm
This program will address the questions of: - What reasonable accommodations the EEOC now requires employers to make for employees with disabilities - When the EEOC says a "reasonable factor other than age" defense is available for employers to use when making employment decisions which adversely impact employees who are age 40 and older and - How the EEOC allows employers to use an applicant's criminal history in making hiring decisions
Date:
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 12:00pm
Social media touches many aspects your clients’ cases and business strategies. This session will explore social media issues related to intellectual property, employment, e-discovery, and ethical considerations.
Date:
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 12:00pm
This session will discuss the recently changes in the law pertaining to caps on damages, asserting blame against a non-party defendant, and appellate decisions pertaining to nursing home litigation.
Date:
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 12:00pm
The widespread proliferation of electronic information means one thing for your law practice: you cannot afford to ignore eDiscovery any longer. This presentation will focus on the nuts and bolts of electronic discovery from client consultation to production to resolving discovery disputes in an efficient manner. This session will be useful for lawyers new to the practice or lawyers who are finally ready to deal with the 800 lb. gorilla in the room.
Some topics include:
- Understanding your client’s technology capabilities and limitations
Date:
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 1:30pm
This seminar will help outline the major issues that every practitioner needs to think about before they accept a case involving allegations of nursing home malpractice. This CLE also provides access to many of the forms needed for litigating these types of cases
Date:
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 12:00pm
Accident Reconstruction and Investigation Expert, Robert Duhaime will give discuss various aspects of accident reconstruction. This presentation will include a demonstration using the accident reconstruction software. Discussion will also include:
- Scene investigation (photos and evidence)
- Vehicle investigation and collision analysis
- Computerized reconstruction
Date:
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 8:00am
This six-hour seminar will provide business attorneys with the information, tools and tips needed to successfully handle common business transactions. The seminar will offer an overview of different forms of business entities, with an emphasis on what entities are best for various clients and business plans, as well as the tax implications associated with each. Other sessions will cover a range of issues of interest to transactional lawyers. The day will wrap up with a panel discussion about practical tips for avoiding ethical traps in business transactions.
