Upcoming CLE events.
| January 29, 2010
Atlanta, GA. Perimeter Center Marriott |
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February 15-20, 2010
Aspen CO. |
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March TBA, 2010
Lake Oconee GA. Reynolds Plantation Resort |
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April 17, 2010
St. Thomas, US VI. |
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| May 2-7, 2010
Napa / Sonoma Valley CA. |
CLE Programs
ESI, Ediscovery & Trial Technology 12.0 hrs
(6 live/ 6 self Study)Electronically Stored Information and electronic discovery have literally changed the way we practice law. Find out what the new rules are and how they apply to you. This e-Discovery 101 is a general overview for any lawyer wanting to learn the world of electronic evidence. We'll learn the Basics of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and examine court opinions where technology was used in some situations and not used in others. The course material outlines technology for collection, processing, and culling of electronically stored information. Document & ESI review strategies are outlined for discussion. We'll discuss META Data: What you don't know about Meta Data can hurt you! We'll cover requests for production, form of production, special interrogatories, meet & confer requirements and prerequisites for collection of hard drives. The course addresses the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a definition of ESI terms, and the watershed e-Discovery cases, litigation Holds and the Duty to preserve evidence and much more.
Practicing in the age of electronic information 12.0 hrs. (6 live/ 6 self Study)
A look at the changes in every day practice and the changes we
face with electronic discovery and new technologies.
Learn practical approaches to applying these new methodologies
and technology in your daily practice. We'll discuss the developing of
defensible document retention policies for corporate structures. What you need
to know to insure defensible electronic evidence. What you should be looking for
in your discovery and how to decipher what you find. How to deal with litigation
holds. We'll also talk about decision in federal courts and the impact they have
on the lesser courts.
Understanding the Financial Aspects of Divorce
(6 live/ 6 self Study)WHEN THE DOLLARS DON’T MAKE SENSE: Financial issues are at the heart of
almost every divorce action with which you are now faced. From dividing assets
to dividing debt and dealing with bankruptcy, family lawyers must know more than
every before about their clients finances. Congress enacted significant changes
to the Bankruptcy Code in 2005, many of which impact the divorce practitioner.
In this CLE you will discover what you as a family law attorney really need to
know about bankruptcy in order to best advise your client and avoid costly
mistakes in your practice. You will also learn about the financial aspects of
divorce and working with financial experts. You will learn about separate vs.
marital property, property division, alimony and child support (including the
child support worksheet), as well as locating undiscovered assets.
· Preparing the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
· Separate vs. Marital Property, and proving the difference.
· Marital assets – How and when to value them
· Alimony/Spousal Support
· Mastering Child Support and the Child Support Worksheet
· When and how to involve financial experts in your litigation
· Finding Hidden/Undisclosed Assets/Undervalued Assets