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From the program: Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2013

Released on: Jan. 16, 2013

In this perennial favorite, our expert faculty will teach you the basics of drafting and negotiating corporate agreements - from how the provisions of an agreement fit together, to the fundamental drafting and negotiating principles common to all corporate agreements. You will learn how to reduce your client’s goals to a complete, clearly written and enforceable agreement, and how to identify what issues are most likely to come up in a ...

From the program: Advanced Deposition Techniques 2013

Released on: Feb. 7, 2013

Whether you’ve done one deposition or one hundred, you need to be prepared to handle the special situations that arise and know how to identify and exploit the opportunities that exist.  This program covers a range of topics and scenarios that can challenge even the most seasoned litigators.  Our faculty of experienced litigators and deposition experts will outline proven solutions to some of this craft’s thorniest challenges. Learn ...

From the program: Antitrust Institute 2013: Developments & Hot Topics

Released on: May. 21, 2013

From mergers and acquisitions to enforcement priorities, resale price maintenance to international competition, you can be certain to hear about all of the developments in antitrust law at this program led by top experts in the field.  Hear from leading antitrust practitioners, senior government officials, and state regulators about how to manage all of the challenges new developments might throw your way.  Whether you are a seasoned antitrust ...

From the program: Appellate Advocacy 2013

Released on: Apr. 3, 2013

Appellate Advocacy will give you real-world insight into effective appellate advocacy.  You will learn about all aspects of the appellate process, from things to do (and not to do) in the trial court, to strategies and techniques for persuasive brief writing and oral argument, to the rehearing and certiorari processes.  You will also hear the "View from the Bench" - what judges find persuasive and effective. Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Project Management for Lawyers 2013

Released on: Feb. 5, 2013

Legal project management is quickly becoming a critical way of doing business in law firms and legal departments. Lawyers are learning to implement project management principles in order to better plan, organize, and supervise projects while enhancing client service and relationships, minimizing risk and enhancing profitability and the management of legal costs. In just a few years, legal organizations have moved from questioning the need for project ...

From the program: Fundamental Concepts in Drafting Contracts: What Most Attorneys Fail to Consider 2013

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

The reduction to writing of an agreed-upon understanding among parties can sometimes be viewed as a cursory step in formalizing a business relationship. Yet the manner in which concepts are expressed on a page is often as important as the concepts themselves. Solid contract-drafting skills are therefore essential tools to any professional who deals with transactions or business relationships. Unfortunately, although contract counterparties might have ...

From the program: Basic Negotiation Skills 2013

Released on: Jan. 28, 2013

Negotiation is part of any lawyer’s everyday life.  You negotiate with colleagues, clients, and staff about an array of issues, ranging from simple project deadlines to complex contractual language.  This program is designed to help you gain confidence in every negotiation you conduct.  The panelists represent academicians, sole practitioners, and members of leading local law firms. Lecture Topics [Total time 06:12:31] Segments ...

From the program: California Trial Advocacy 2013

Released on: Aug. 21, 2013

If you think you will ever try a case, or if you want to do better the next time you are in trial, then this is the program you have been waiting for. In this program, some of the most experienced trial lawyers in California will talk about the best way to prepare and present a case to a jury. We will cover what you need to do before the trial begins, in limine motions, jury selection, opening statements, witness preparation, direct and cross examination, ...

From the program: Pocket MBA Summer 2013: Finance for Lawyers

Released on: Jun. 17, 2013

The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for attorneys and allied professionals. Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit from this practical course designed specifically for non-accountants and taught by members of the nation’s top accounting, tax and advisory firms, leading law firms, in-house counsel and universities.Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Representing the Pro Bono Client: Effective Written Advocacy (Free)

Released on: Mar. 21, 2013

This program will teach new attorneys and seasoned professionals effective writing techniques to assist pro bono clients with a variety of legal issues.  Learn the tools to draft concise complaints, declarations and briefs to help your pro bono clients assert their legal rights and win their cases! Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:26:29] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Program ...

From the program: Pretrial Practice 2013

Released on: Jun. 3, 2013

As fewer civil cases are tried, the staples of pretrial practice - pleadings, motions to dismiss, discovery, Daubert motions, summary judgment, and settlement - have replaced trials as the focus of litigation. Our faculty of experienced plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, and inside counsel and judges will review what you need to know to succeed at this increasingly important stage of litigation.Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:27:13]Segments ...

From the program: Taking and Defending Depositions 2013

Released on: Mar. 26, 2013

With fewer cases reaching juries, deposition testimony has become a substitute for trial testimony.  Skilled litigators know how to take advantage of this unique opportunity to gather information, learn about an adversary’s case, and get a close-up look at the performance of potential witnesses.  Learn how to maximize this chance to gain an advantage for future settlement or litigation.  Our faculty of experienced litigators will ...

From the program: How to Read Financial Statements 2013

Released on: Apr. 3, 2013

Financial statements provide great insight into the financial activities of a corporation.  For some corporations, these statements may be complex and can require extensive review.  Attorneys are often involved in negotiating, structuring, or litigating matters where understanding a corporation’s financial statements is an essential element of the overall engagement. In this practical program, a distinguished panel of experts ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2013

Released on: Jun. 19, 2013

Are you a litigator and have always wondered how patent litigation differs from your practice?  Or maybe you have considered pursuing patent litigation but first wanted to find out how it differs from other types of commercial litigation?  This exciting program will explore what makes patent litigation, whether in District Court or at the ITC, different from other types of litigation, from the Rule 11 pre-filing investigation through ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2013

Released on: Jul. 23, 2013

Whether you are just starting out, need a refresher, or have just learned how exciting a career in trademark law can be, this program is for you. Forget all the trademark books and articles, and view this program instead to learn all the fundamentals while exploring the cutting-edge issues that are changing the face of this practice area. This program is built on a rock-solid foundation of trademark law experience. The speakers come with dozens of ...

From the program: Writing for Litigators 2013

Released on: Jul. 23, 2013

Do you feel compelled to include phrases like “wherefore,” “heretofore,” and “albeit” in your writing? What actually is good legal writing? This program will teach you the secrets of successful legal writing, whether you are writing for judges, partners, or clients.Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:56:27]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:01:07]Hon. Gerald Lebovits Getting ...

Recorded on: Feb. 28, 2013

Taken from the briefing Mediation and Settlement - Real World Strategies recorded February, 2013. Mediation is an alternative to litigation increasingly demanded by both judges and clients.  Lawyers who are experts in taking depositions or trying cases often find themselves in unfamiliar territory in a mediation or settlement negotiation, where the required skill set is a combination of advocacy, psychology, and poker.   Lecture ...

From the program: Presentation Skills for Attorneys 2013

Released on: Jan. 25, 2013

Good presentation skills are important for all lawyers, whether speaking with partners and clients, making a pitch to potential new clients, or addressing a courtroom.  In this two-hour program, taught by a former practicing lawyer and one of the nation’s leading trainers, you will learn, and have the opportunity to practice, techniques that will immediately improve your presentation skills. Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:05:32] Segments ...

From the program: Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013

Released on: Aug. 22, 2013

What’s wrong with using words like “herein” and “provided that”? What are the elements of a well-drafted contract? In this program, you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice.Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:41:04]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Foundational Principles [01:24:55]L. Kevin Sheridan, Jr., David P. Connolly, ...