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From the program: Adoption Law Institute 2012

Released on: Jul. 4, 2012

The ALL NEW 2012 Adoption Law Institute will address current issues and new developments in adoption law in the United States and around the world, and explore modifications and alternatives to traditional adoptions, which raise ethical and practice considerations. The faculty and the course handbook materials will provide practice tips and practical solutions to a broad range of issues that legal and social work professionals commonly confront ...

From the program: Basic Immigration Law 2013

Recorded on: Mar. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Basic Immigration Law 2013 recorded March, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:09:45] Overview of the U.S. Immigration System, Current Trends and Ethical Issues  [01:09:45] Non-immigrants and immigrants; immigrant intent Quotas and priority dates Latest trends - Deferred action and other remedies through prosecutorial discretion Understanding the morass of agencies Unique ...

From the program: Children's Law Institute (15th Annual)

Released on: Aug. 13, 2012

Whether representing children, parents or a child welfare or foster care agency, in private practice, government, public interest practice or as a policy advocate, the issues and the environment in which advocates operate is increasingly complex.  This year, PLI’s 15th Annual Children’s Law Institute will focus on a variety of social and legal issues affecting child welfare practice. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:23:10] Segments ...

From the program: Connecting the Dots: Family Law, Housing Law, and Trusts and Estates Practitioners Discuss Mortgage Debt, Families and Foreclosure (Free)

Released on: Jun. 12, 2012

View this training for an overview of legal and practical problems that arise within families and with mortgage servicers regarding mortgage debts, mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure when real property is co-owned by family members or is transferred in connection with death or divorce or other family changes.  During the session, practitioners specializing in family law, trusts and estates and housing law, respectively, will provide ...

From the program: Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2013

Released on: Feb. 13, 2013

Are you up-to-date on the important developments in federal civil practice and the implications of these developments for your cases?  In Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2013, a distinguished faculty of trial lawyers and judges will review and offer their insights into significant recent developments in the law.  The program will focus on applying these developments for best pretrial and trial practices. Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Elder Law Institute (25th Annual)

Released on: May. 1, 2013

The 25th Annual Elder Law Institute presents current legal topics that are of importance to your older clients, and all your younger clients with aging parents. Many of the subjects covered this year focus on planning for incapacity, paying for health care, and maintaining the legal autonomy and dignity of your aging clients. The subject of elder law is becoming a part of every practice - we cannot stop the aging process, nor the reality that ...

From the program: Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation

Released on: Sep. 20, 2012

While the ethical obligations of Pro Bono legal practice are no different than a commercial law practice, there are practical considerations regarding eligibility of clients, challenging clients, conflicts (similar in theory, different in practice settings), expectations on both sides, case management responsibility, and different delivery models, such as limited scope representation, that cause many professionals to hesitate offering pro bono legal ...

From the program: Prison Law 2012

Released on: Aug. 17, 2012

Whether representing prisoners while in private practice, public interest practice or as a policy advocate, the issues and the environment in which advocates operate is increasingly challenging and complex.  This year, PLI’s third annual program on Prison Law will address the legal framework for civil litigation filed on behalf of prisoners in federal and state courts, from a national perspective. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:27:32] Segments ...

From the program: Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2012

Released on: Jan. 1, 2013

This program is dedicated to the memory of Steven H. Leleiko, Vice President, Practising Law Institute, who passed away in December 2008 after serving PLI for more than 25 years. In addition to his on-going responsibilities, Steve was deeply committed and devoted much of his time to pro bono and ethics training.   Using hypotheticals as the basis for discussion, the faculty will analyze new developments and everyday ethical issues that arise ...

From the program: Ethics for Government Lawyers 2013

Released on: Mar. 22, 2013

Lecture Topics [Total time 01:55:35] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Ethics for Government Lawyers 2013 [01:55:35] Jeremy Feigelson, Yasamine H. Viehland, Ronald C. Minkoff The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional Conduct Ethics Opinions Ronald C. Minkoff, ...

From the program: School Law Institute (13th Annual)

Released on: Apr. 30, 2013

To effectively represent parents, students, and school districts, practitioners must continue to develop and expand their understanding of the most recent developments in case law, and keep abreast not only of legislative and regulatory changes, but even technological changes as they affect schools and governing laws.In PLI’s 13th Annual School Law Institute, an expert faculty will examine significant new developments in education law and policy, ...

From the program: Global Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategies and Collaborations

Released on: Oct. 24, 2012

Increasingly, in-house counsel, law firms, and NGOs are collaborating across borders on a range of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including pro bono representations to impact complex social problems.  This program will address perspectives and new models for collaborations, as well as strategic alignments with private sector interests. Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:54:07] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only ...

From the program: Immigration & Naturalization Institute (45th Annual)

Released on: Dec. 4, 2012

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2012.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation during this election year.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers?  Will the Obama Administration’s recent actions on business ...

From the program: Judges' Pet Peeves 2012: Tips From the Bench on Trial Practice

Released on: Oct. 19, 2012

Do you wonder what the judges really think about your case? In this candid program, you will hear - directly from the judges - how they view trial practice and how lawyers can help (or sabotage) their cases. Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:04:05] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:02:03] Mark C. Zauderer Judicial Pet Peeves in ...

From the program: Municipal Law Institute (12th Annual)

Released on: Jul. 27, 2012

Regardless of experience level, municipal attorneys practicing in a city law department will want to view this Institute, which equips you with analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:11:01] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:07:11] Martha J. Mullen, ...