Lawyer Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

The Art and Science of Ethically Firing a Client ...thical and fiduciary considerations come into play when a lawyer seeks to withdraw from ongoing representation of a client. This teleconference will provide a detailed discussion of those ethical rules, as well as the impact of withdrawal on relationships with the court, implications of common-law fiduciary duties and the ever-important consideration of getting paid after withdrawal. What are  more...

Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals ...rown - a national humor columnist by day and a bankruptcy lawyer by night - puts a unique spin on issues germane to the bankruptcy world. A former clerk for a bankruptcy judge and a partner with a nationally recognized law firm, Mr. Brown has seen both sides of the curtain. In these capacities he has worked with courtroom staff, paralegals and legal assistants on a regular basis. This  more...

Drafting Settlement Agreements in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer ...he impending settlement payment. It is important that the lawyer drafting a settlement agreement in a personal injury matter understand how to correctly identify and address all of the issues that may arise. Only then can the lawyer properly structure and document the settlement. This teleconference presents both plaintiff and defendant perspectives on these and other relevant topics, and is  more...

Trucking Litigation ... your case. Hear from the former top U.S. D.O.T. trucking lawyer on how to utilize federal and state information to help bolster your case. You will also hear from a veteran trial lawyer on how to prepare your case from start to finish. Hear how new cases and regulations may affect your clients. This is one teleconference you will not want to miss. Whether you are a veteran of many commercial  more...

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications With Testifying and Consulting Experts ...s can undercut the authority of the expert, embarrass the lawyer or worse. Alternatively, these communications can provide a treasure of cross-examination materials. This teleconference will review the current state of the law on the discoverability of expert communications with a focus on federal treatment of testifying and nontestifying experts. It will also discuss the sweeping changes in  more...

Don't Bet the Company: Understanding and Avoiding Class Actions in Labor and Employment Law! ...worth millions of dollars once some ferocious plaintiff's lawyers get their teeth into it and add hundreds of additional claims through the simple process of becoming a class action. Not only do you have to pay a huge settlement to a large number of class members, but attorney's fees are added on top of that. A classic example of this concerns overtime payments. Employees may show up early or  more...

The Fundamentals of Leasing Provisions and Covenants nIn today's economy it's more important than ever for real estate attorneys and practitioners to be clever in understanding the legal and financial implications of lease terms and covenants. This teleconference will delve into the essential terms of the commercial lease and focus particularly on the clauses that often draw the most attention during negotiations: common area maintenance, key tenant  more...

Preparing a Winning Closing Argument ... hear closing arguments." Even the most experienced trial lawyer may inwardly quake when the judge utters these fateful words. But what makes for an effective closing? Do closings even matter? When should you object? Should you really start preparing your closing the day you get a new case? These are questions that are not addressed in law school, and even today lawyers seeking guidance are  more...