In this program, award-winning litigation attorney Alan Fanger shares valuable tips and best-practices on how attorneys can prepare a client for deposition.
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There are specific criteria and considerations in psychosocial evaluations for spousal abuse cases, specifically when handling immigration petitions. Here, attorney Mark Silver discusses how such cases are evaluated from a clinical perspective with the consideration for...
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Forensic document examiners are often retained to determine whether a document has been altered. This presentation offers an overview to attorneys to different types of alterations encountered by document examiners and methods of detecting the alterations.
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CA1.25 |
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This seminar uses case studies to illustrate methods of handwriting authentication. Cases include the Zodiac Killer and the 2018 Zahau v. Shacknai case that resolved whether Rebecca Zahau was murdered or committed suicide at the Spreckels Mansion on Coronado Island.
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CA1.25 |
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This presentation offers an overview of the issues related to altered documents of all types, including email alterations, cut-and-paste signatures, and uncovering writing below a scribble-out.
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This seminar introduces the legal professional to methods for interviewing a prospective document examiner, or other prospective expert witness. You will learn how to properly vet your prospective expert.
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Working with witnesses presents a minefield of potential ethical issues for civil and criminal litigators. Identifying and addressing these can be tricky, but mishandling them can lead to consequences such as sanctions and an undesirable outcome of your case. In this...
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CA1.25(Includes 1.25 Ethics) |
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Immigration lawyers must contend with the possibility that extreme hardship petitions may be denied by the USCIS. In this seminar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Attorney, Mark Silver will highlight and discuss the major reasons for denials of extreme hardship...
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Asylum applications based on sexual orientation have risen in the United States and Canada in past decades. Here, attorney Mark Silver addresses the challenges of litigating an asylum petition based on sexual orientation and offers his insight as a clinical expert who...
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Borderline Personality Disorder is among the least understood, and yet perhaps the most important mental health issues for criminal defense lawyers. In this course, attorney and forensic expert Mark Silver delves into criminal mitigation strategies for the client...
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Retention and preservation of data can be tricky, especially in the digital world. In this program, e-discovery expert Kenneth Rashbaum will help you navigate the current state of the law, covering topis such as spoliation, legal holds, sanctions, international issues,...
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Whether a prosecutor or defender, jury selection is an integral part of a criminal trial. In this program, Deputy District Attorney Adam Muery gives an overview of the jury selection process and shares many valuable techniques on effective jury selection that he has...
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This one-hour MCLE presentation uses real case studies to illustrate techniques that have been used to fraudulently acquire real estate by altering documents.
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There are a number of ways in fraudulently altered documents are used in elder abuse cases. This presentation looks at real case examples of this, giving elder law attorneys the tools they need to evaluate possible fraud when confronted with such a case.
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The case of the West Memphis Three is one of the most high-profile criminal cases of the past two decades. Join Dennis Riorden and Donald Horgan as they discuss the dubious circumstances of the conviction and reveal how they managed to secure the release of the...
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This course provides an overview of criminal mitigation to criminal defense lawyers, and reviews various humanizing processes that a criminal law attorney can utilize to better advocate for his or her client. Both experienced and novice lawyers will gain important...
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This 1-hour ethics program covers key ethical issues all litigators should be familiar with, including ethics in e-discovery; online investigations of parties, witnesses, and jurors; and ethics in settlement negotiations.
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CA1.00(Includes 1.00 Ethics) |
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Prosecuting or defending a DWI case requires an attorney to have in-depth knowledge of not only the offense, but also the steps leading up to and following an arrest. Join former police officer and Deputy District Attorney, Adam Muery, as he covers the fundamentals of a...
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Criminal presentence investigation reports (PSI) are often incomplete, misleading, or otherwise inadequately prepared, and thus is not effective for mitigation purposes. This program takes in in-depth look at the common issues with PSIs and gives criminal defense...
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Conviction of a crime can be a significant hurdle for someone seeking to have a spouse immigrate to the United States on a family-based petition. This program will discuss strategies immigration counsel can use to mitigate previous crimes and increase chances for a...
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Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and state law employers must take care to prevent harassment and discrimination from occurring, which includes conducting a proper investigation. This program covers the best practices of doing workplace investigations. Topics...
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Bias is a human trait that exists in all people. In the courtroom, the ability to recognize your biases and the biases of your opponent can win or lose your case. This program will teach you how to think differntly about your interpretation of evidence and combat...
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CA1.00(Includes 1.00 Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession) |
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Bias in the courtroom is a prevalent problem. Bias exists in all people. The ability to recognize your biases and the biases of your opponent can save or lose your case. This presentation introduces the four forms of courtroom biases plus expert witness bias. You learn...
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CA1.00(Includes 1.00 Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession) |
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Deciding whether it is worth your time and expense to take on a medical malpractice case can be difficult. In this program, you will learn how to evaluate and screen such a case, from the initial client interview to building a medical chronology. You will also get...
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The decision whether to use an expert and what type of expert to use during employment discrimination litigation can mean the difference between win and lose. In the program, attorney and expert witness Amy Oppenheimer walks viewers through the issues involved in using...
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