Substantive

Substantive credit refers to all categories of public and private law, including but not limited to the law of contracts, real property, torts, and criminal law.

Civil Litigation - A Step by Step Look at the Process

Civil litigation is a term used to describe the legal process applied to non-criminal matters. This on-demand webinar will discuss in depth each step in the process of a civil lawsuit:

Initial steps in a civil lawsuit: complaint and answer;
Motions practice;
Discovery and pre-trial;
Trial and judgment;
Appeals;
Enforcement.

Each step in the process will be discussed in detail, using examples, forms, practice tips, and most importantly, real life examples as they apply to the role of the paralegal.

An Introduction to Estate Planning

Many people believe that estate planning is only for the rich and famous. Estate planning is not limited to millionaires. Everything that you work hard for over your lifetime deserves attention. The focus of estate planning is not always about the money! You must consider what is appropriate for your family. My favorite phrase is, “Equal and fair are not always the same thing.”

Advanced Contracts - Commercial Leases

This on-demand webinar will provide a quick overview of a commercial lease agreement and will focus on the operative portions of the contract. The course will concentrate on drafting skills as they relate to particular provisions of the lease agreement.

2017 Employment Law Updates

This on-demand webinar will present the most significant developments in employment laws that are challenging legal teams and their clients. Specific topics for this course will cover wage and hour claims, sexual harassment, age discrimination, Family Medical Leave, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. There will also be a discussion regarding the various forms of harassment claims, trends, pitfalls and practices of today’s legal teams.

Maximizing Your Medical Expert

Physicians and surgeons are critical assets in medical litigation, and the task of securing them as expert witnesses is often completed by a paralegal. Successful paralegals must know how to proactively screen and manage expert witnesses while avoiding critical points of failure. During this on-demand webinar, Dr.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 101: More than 76,000 volunteers through 1,000 CASA/GAL (Guardian-Ad-Litem) programs in 49 states give their time to children who find themselves involved with the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect. This on-demand webinar is designed to provide an overview of information about the CASA/GAL volunteer role and CASA’s role in the child welfare system.

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Consumer Law: FRCP 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures

Sign-up for this on-demand webinar regarding FRCP 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures in Consumer Protection in the areas of Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and learn the following:

Jury Nullification

This on-demand webinar presents a study of the concept of “jury nullification” or “jury pardon” in the United States legal system. It includes:

Music Law and Intellectual Property Rights

This on-demand webinar discusses the various types of contractual relationships that an artist can expect to have throughout the course of their artistic development, including the ethical considerations and conflicts of interest that arise in the representation of artists. The program also discusses an artist’s relationships with third parties such as record labels, publishers, and recording studios and the types of deals that are typically expected throughout the course of an artist’s career. Intellectual property rights are also discussed.

The ABCs of Special Education

This on-demand webinar, presented by two special education attorneys, will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical background and laws related to special education. The laws applicable to students with disabilities, including the differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504, the concept of a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), the evaluation, eligibility process and Individualized Education Plan processes, discipline protections of special education students, and dispute resolution.

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