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Perfect for attorneys just learning title examination! - Basic Title Examination;
- Liens and Encumbrances; and,
- Surveys and Curatives
MCLE: 2.0 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees. | Formats Available: Webcast + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: May 24, 2012
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics
- Role of the Referee;
- Perspectives from bidder at a foreclosure sale and the attorney for bidders.
MCLE: 2.0 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees | Formats Available: Webinar + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: June 05, 2012
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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*Early considerations when accepting and initiating claims including:
- Notices;
- Parties;
- Service of process;
- Securing evidence;
- Early stage pleadings.
*Defense considerations including:
- Selection of Counsel;
- Indemnity;
- Cross Claims;
- Discovery;
- Insurance Coverage.
MCLE: 2.0 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees | Formats Available: Webcast + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: June 20, 2012
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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What is effective advertising in other fields is rarely acceptable in the field of law. In this entertaining ethics course, Sean Carter examines in detail the ethical rules concerning marketing and their practical implications. The program also covers common advertising strategies employed by attorneys, and the pitfalls many attorneys will encounter.
MCLE: 2.0 Ethics Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees | Formats Available: Webcast + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: August 08, 2012
On-Demand Release Date: August 09, 2012 | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Ethics Credits
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Increasingly, lawyer civility and congeniality is becoming a thing of the past. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. In this humorous presentation, veteran attorney and legal humorist Sean Carter will remind you that zealous advocacy does not require you to be zealot. MCLE: 2.0 Ethics Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees | Formats Available: Webcast + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: August 08, 2012
On-Demand Release Date: August 09, 2012 | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Ethics Credits
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| On January 21, 2011, New York’s law exempting assets from execution and bankruptcy seizure will change dramatically. This breaking-news seminar will review the new exemptions available to judgments debtors in New York and the changes in exemptions available to local bankruptcy debtors. And, as New York bankruptcy debtors will have the options of claiming federal exemptions for the first time since 1982, the seminar will review the structure of the exemptions found in Bankruptcy Code Section 522(d). This seminar is intended for all attorneys and paralegals working in collections and bankruptcies.
Major Topics: - Changes in New York collection law against judgment debtors.
- Updating of New York bankruptcy exemptions.
- Review of Federal exemptions now available in New York bankruptcies.
MCLE: 2.0 Professional Practice Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: January 18, 2011
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics:
- Electronic Filing – The fundamentals.
- Initial considerations – Is the client a candidate for bankruptcy at this time.
- Gathering Data – Meeting the Due Diligence Standard.
- Client Interviews.
- Exempt property.
- Treatment of debts - priority, secured, unsecured and nondischargeable.
- Preparing for and Attending The 341 Meeting – Dealing with the Trustee.
- Real property issues – 522(f) motions.
- The role of the United States Trustee.
MCLE: 1.0 Skills; 2.0 Professional Practice; 0.5 Law Practice Management Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: April 08, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 1 hour Skills Credits, 0.50 hours Practice Management Credits, 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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- Overview of Marcellus Shale and Shale Gas
Development
- Framework for the Draft Regulations and Draft
SGEIS
- Prohibited Areas and Setbacks for Drilling
- Drilling Permit Requirements and Mitigation
Measures
- Other Regulatory Considerations
MCLE: 1.0 Professional Practice Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees | Formats Available: Webcast + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: January 11, 2012
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 1 hour Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics:- Potential pitfalls related to “boilerplate” contract provisions, such as:
- Dispute Resolution;
- Choice of Law/Forum Selection/Waiver of Jury Trial;
- Severability clauses;
- Assigns/change of control, etc.
- Warnings that should be heeded and drafting skills that should be implemented to avoid litigation.
MCLE: 2.0 Practice Management Appropriate for both newly admitted & experienced attorneys | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 09, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Practice Management Credits
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| Major Topics:- Choice of Entity
- Tax Considerations
- Buy-Sell/Owners Agreements
MCLE: 3.5 Professional Practice Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: December 14, 2010
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 3.50 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics
Legal do’s and don’t’s of being an employer, including: - Basic discrimination law;
- The “independent contractor” trap.
MCLE: 1.5 Professional Practice
Appropriate for both newly admitted & experienced attorneys | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: December 07, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 1.50 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Face booking, blogging, and tweeting are now common in the workplace.
Major Topics: - What communications by employees are protected;
- When can an employer discipline an employee for social media activity;
- What laws are implicated; and
- Practical steps to take to minimize risks.
MCLE: 1.0 Professional Practice Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: December 15, 2010
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 1 hour Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics: - Types of benefits;
- Sequential evaluation and grids;
- SSA Technology/Resource Guide/Abbreviations List;
- Payment Issues.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 18, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.50 hours Total CLE Hours, 0.50 hours Ethics Credits, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Practice Management Credits
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| Major Topics - Workers compensation offset;
- 2009 Children’s SSRs;
- Medicaid Qualifications;
- VE Testimony.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 18, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 3.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 3.00 hours Skills Credits
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| Professor Sherk will provide an update on the new ethics rules as applied to the CPLR.
She is the former NYSBA Chair of Ethics & Professionalism Committee, TICL Section and ABA former co-chair of Ethics & Professionalism Committee, Litigation Section.
MCLE: 2.0 Ethics Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: January 13, 2011
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Ethics Credits
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| A panel discussion featuring issues in the past year as we learn to live within the RPC.
Major Topics - Requirements for written confirmation of retainer fee relationships and conflict waivers;
- Advance waivers, including the disposition of file materials;
- Arguments made comparing CPLR 4503 and RPC 3.3;
- Confidentiality and candor to the tribunal;
- Case law and judicial perspective.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: June 02, 2010
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 2.00 hours Ethics Credits
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| The recently adopted Rules of Professional Conduct have altered the landscape of confidentiality and truthfulness to tribunals. The panel will present its views on the relation of Rule 3.3 and CPLR 4503.
MCLE: 2.0 Ethics Appropriate for both newly admitted & experienced attorneys | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: April 01, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Ethics Credits
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| Major Topics: - Increase camaraderie among colleagues
- Diffuse tensions among warring clients
- Secure accommodations from opposing counsel
- Structure more mutually beneficial arrangements with client.
MCLE: 2.0 Ethics & Professionalism
Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new attendees
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: August 11, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Ethics Credits
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- Unconscionable matrimonial agreements:
- attorney’s fees;
- maintenance;
- duty to search for employment;
- irreconcilable differences.
- Recent statute changes in the law and how courts are addressing them;
- Matrimonial practice and the Seventh Judicial District
MCLE: 1.5 Professional Practice Non-transitional; for experienced attorneys only | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: July 14, 2011
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 1.50 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| This program will provide an analysis of the last year’s decisions from the Fourth Department affecting the everyday practice of matrimonial law and attempt to identify any trends or changes in the Court’s approach to matrimonial issues.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: September 28, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics I. Validity/Enforceability a. Facts affecting enforceability and how to mitigate; b. Separation representation; c. Equality of status and wealth; d. Who will litigate? Children of first marriage? II. Drafting a. Agreements covering separation, divorce, and death; b. Agreements covering only death of a party; c. Retirement plans – must sign beneficiary designation waivers after marriage; d. Voluntary provisions for parties – trusts; e. Provisions for children of a marriage; III. Domestic Partnership Agreements IV. Tax Implications
MCLE: 2 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT New Admittees
| Formats Available: Webcast + Archive
| Original Seminar Date: May 17, 2012
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| MCLE: 2.0 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: December 02, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics
- Other issues of interest to employers.
MCLE: 1.0 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: November 29, 2011
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 1 hour Professional Practice Credits
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| It’s important for attorneys practicing in the area of personal injury
to understand the anatomy and injuries involved in their cases and
the potential long-term effects of the injuries. Participants will gain
a better understanding of medical terminology, severity of injuries,
treatments and analysis and use of radiology studies from two
prominent local physicians.
Major Topics:
- Anatomy of upper and lower extremities presented by a trauma surgeon.
- Anatomy and imaging of a brain injury, blunt abdominal trauma and spinal column.
- Description of radiology studies including x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, how they work and what they show and do not show presented by a radiologist.
- How to assess injuries and better understand them.
MCLE: 2.0 Law Practice Management Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 03, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 2.00 hours Practice Management Credits
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| Major Topics:- Potential pitfalls related to “boilerplate” contract provisions, such as:
- Dispute Resolution;
- Choice of Law/Forum Selection/Waiver of Jury Trial;
- Severability clauses;
- Assigns/change of control, etc.
- Warnings that should be heeded and drafting skills that should be implemented to avoid litigation.
MCLE: 2.0 Practice Management Appropriate for both newly admitted & experienced attorneys | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 09, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Practice Management Credits
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| This program is a must for all attorneys who practice in New York’s civil courts. Widely regarded as an authority on New York procedure, Mr. Lipshie has served as both an educator to, and an advocate on behalf of, the New York State Court System. Each year he is invited by the State Judiciary to teach New York procedure at its annual seminars.
In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor of Legal Writing and New York Practice at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Mr. Lipshie is the co-author of New York Civil Practice Before Trial published by James Publishing Co., and has written articles and book chapters on procedural issues.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: June 11, 2010
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 3.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 3.00 hours Skills Credits
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| | Documentary & electronic evidence. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 24, 2010
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Practice Management Credits
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| - Opinion Evidence
- Direct Examination
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: April 28, 2010
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Practice Management Credits
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| - Demonstrative Evidence
- Simulations
- Digital Photographs
- Best Evidence
- Use of Transcripts in Lieu of Testimony
- Dead Man’s Statute
- CPLR Evidentiary Rules
- Simulations
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: May 19, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Practice Management Credits
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| - Impeachment – Use of Extrinsic Evidence
- Federal Rules of Evidence
- Impeachment with Hospital Record
- Impeachment with Prior Convictions
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: June 16, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Professional Practice Credits
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| Major Topics - An anesthesiologist will discuss the epidemiology and brief pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- A hypothetical case will be presented for discussion and review by both physicians and attorneys.
- The difficulties in communication and informed consent/refusal will be discussed.
- The physician's approach to the delicate balance in educating a patient will also be presented.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: June 23, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 3.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1.50 hours Skills Credits, 1.50 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| New York State has changed foreclosure practice, again.
This CLE will cover the changes in the new law signed on December 15, 2009, which makes changes to pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, settlement conferences, and post-foreclosure practices. This CLE will also briefly review HAMP with pointers and suggestions for efficiency from a lender’s attorney’s perspective.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 09, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 2.00 hours Skills Credits
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| Important for residential real estate practitioners to keep up to date on the terms and conditions in the newest forms.
Major Topics: Terms and Conditions in: - New Construction and Sale Contract for residential property;
- Form Escrow Agreement and Limited Warranty for residential construction transactions;
- Updates to Residential Condominium or Homeowner’s Association Contract.
MCLE: 2.0 Practice Management Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 31, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Practice Management Credits
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| Major Topics: - How to hire and get the most out of a jury consultant;
- Mock trying your case – when and how should you do it?
- Using focus groups to test and fine tune your case themes and explore juror biases.
MCLE: 2.0 Skills Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: April 07, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Skills Credits
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| An overview of challenging a property’s assessed value before the Board of Assessment Review, as well as both prosecuting and defending a Tax Certiorari Matter in the Supreme Court. Petitioner and Municipality Perspectives. More details to follow.
MCLE: 0.5 Skills; 1.5 Practice Management Appropriate for experienced attorneys only; not new admittees. | Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: February 03, 2011
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 0.50 hours Skills Credits, 1.50 hours Practice Management Credits
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| Monroe County recently implemented e-filing.
Come learn what is involved and what you can expect.
Hon. Barbara Howe, Erie County Surrogate’s Court Judge, said e-filing should soon become commonplace and "will continue to grow in its appeal."
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: June 18, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Practice Management Credits
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| MCLE: 2.0 Professional Practice
Appropriate for only experienced attorneys, NOT
New Admittees.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: December 02, 2011
On-Demand Release Date: Available Now | Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Professional Practice Credits
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| Monroe County recently implemented e-filing.
Come learn what is involved and what you can expect.
Hon. Barbara Howe, Erie County Surrogate’s Court Judge, said e-filing should soon become commonplace and "will continue to grow in its appeal."
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: June 18, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 1 hour Skills Credits, 1 hour Practice Management Credits
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| Estate litigation for non-litigators and litigators new to estate litigation.
Major Topics - Will contests, including SCPA 1404 examinations;
- Lost wills;
- How to properly revoke a will;
- Defensive estate planning strategies.
| Formats Available: Streaming
| Original Seminar Date: March 10, 2010
| Approved Credit: MCBCFE: 2.00 hours Total CLE Hours, 2.00 hours Skills Credits
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