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Recorded on: Sep. 26, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Daubert Practice 2013: How to Avoid Getting Sliced by Cutting-Edge Developments in Expert Witness Challenges Recorded September, 2013 in New YorkDaubert - The Practice [01:02:10] State and federal law: Rules 702, 703, and 403 The Supreme Court's trilogy and the new Federal Rules of Evidence Deciding whether and how to assert the challenge Deposing an expert to support a Daubert challenge Preparing a challenged ...

Recorded on: Sep. 11, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Employment Law Update 2013 Recorded September, 2013 in San FranciscoAccommodating Disabilities and Pregnancy [01:02:14] Important considerations for employers when responding to accommodation requests Regulatory priorities of the DFEH Developments and trends in pregnancy discrimination law How plaintiffs’ counsel evaluate accommodation claims The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Aug. 13, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Mental Health Issues & the New York State Courts Recorded August, 2013 in New YorkAdults with Behavioral Health Needs under Correctional Supervision: A Shared Framework for Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery [00:59:12] Overview of behavioral disorders in the criminal justice system Risk-Need-Responsivity and the behavioral health framework Implications of the framework for your work The purchase price ...

Recorded on: Jan. 29, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Deposition Techniques 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Advanced Deposition Tools, Skills and Challenges for the Modern Age [01:22:42] How to handle the unexpected in a deposition, and more important - preparing for the unexpected Advanced use of Rule 30(b)(6) depositions - pitfalls and possibilities Best ways to handle witnesses who take the Fifth Amendment - asking the right questions ...

Recorded on: Jun. 21, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2013 Recorded June, 2013 in New YorkAge Discrimination: "Will You Still Need Me When I'm 64?" [01:00:18] Age discrimination claims in restructurings Mandatory retirement programs Reductions in force /Older Workers Benefit Protection Act Reasonable factor other than age defense The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook ...

Recorded on: Mar. 27, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Social Security Disability: From Administrative Proceedings to Federal Practice Recorded March, 2013 in New York Agency's Review of the Decision; Federal Court Review in Social Security Cases [01:01:26] Part A: Agency’s Review of the Decision Appeals Council Review Procedural Issues Typical arguments Possible outcomes Part B: Federal Court Review in Social Security Cases  ...

Recorded on: Jul. 23, 2013

Taken from the briefing American Express v. Italian Colors: Supreme Court Says Basta! to Plaintiffs Seeking to Dodge Arbitration Agreements 2013 recorded July, 2013.On June 20, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States re-visited the question of the extent to which a party to an otherwise enforceable arbitration agreement could wriggle free from the arbitrability requirement. The decision – American Express Co. v. Italian Colors ...

Recorded on: Oct. 4, 2012

Taken from the Web Program White Collar Crime 2012: Prosecutors and Regulators Speak Recorded October, 2012 in New York A New Facet to the Special Relationship: Cooperation in White Collar Investigations Between the U.S. and U.K. [01:00:44] An overview of the authorities in the U.K. charged with enforcing the laws against white collar crime Trends in U.K. enforcement and how it affects U.S. citizens and U.S. counsel How do U.S. ...

Recorded on: Oct. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Electronic Discovery Institute 2013: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know Recorded September, 2013 in New YorkAnnual Update of In-house Counsel's Guide to E-discovery: Everything You Need to Know [01:02:34] When to outsource and when to build in-house What technical tools does your company need to effectively manage e-discovery? How cloud applications implicate e-discovery for the corporation? The e-discovery ...

Recorded on: Jan. 28, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Project Management for Lawyers 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Applying Legal Project Management -- A Case Study in Using LPM in Legal Organizations - Part 1 [01:01:10] Getting buy-in and getting initial initiatives off the ground Getting started with pilot projects or organization-wide approaches Selecting tools and getting systems aligned Changing the way matters are managed Different ...

Recorded on: Jul. 30, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics Recorded July, 2013 in San FranciscoA Primer on Automobile Fraud [01:00:39] The topic will cover the basic concepts of the representation of consumers who may have been the victim of automobile dealership fraud/misconduct, including: Review of dealer terminology and practices Common auto dealer sales and financing scams Use of Truth-in-Lending Act and state consumer ...

Recorded on: Aug. 6, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Securities Arbitration 2013 Recorded August, 2013 in New YorkArbitration Practicum on Product Cases [01:01:19] Statements of Claim Answers List Selection Discovery (including Updates to Discovery Guide re: product cases) Opening and closing statements Brokers’ testimony/role of the Associated Person Experts’ testimony Exhibit books Use of technology The purchase price of this segment includes the following ...

Recorded on: Aug. 8, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Representing the Pro Bono Client: New York Public Assistance and Food Stamp Advocacy 2013 Recorded August, 2013 in New YorkArticle 78s [01:30:40] Basics - Using Article 78s to prohibit or compel an act by the local services district and/or OTDA. Exhaustion requirement Parties Statute of limitations Fees - Recovering Attorney’s Fees and Costs pursuant to the New York State Equal Access to Justice Act (CPLR §§ ...

Recorded on: Mar. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Basic Immigration Law 2013 Recorded March, 2013 in New York Asylum and Related Relief [01:18:53] Asylum and related relief Cancellation of removal VAWA, U&T Visas The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: A Review of Common Areas of Confusion in Domestic Violence-Related Immigration Law Julie E. Dinnerstein  ...

Recorded on: Mar. 20, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Ethics in Social Media 2013 Recorded March, 2013 in New York Attorneys and Social Media [00:56:13] Informal discovery Recent bar association opinions from state bars Public social media data Judges and social media Disciplinary procedures The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional ...

Recorded on: Jan. 24, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Defending Privacy and Behavioral Advertising Class Action Suits 2013: What Every Litigator and In-House Lawyer Needs to Know Recorded January, 2013 in San Francisco Best Practices in a Changing Data Privacy Landscape: Strategies to Minimize the Risk of Privacy Class Action Litigation [01:13:13] In addition to the courts, the regulatory landscape is changing dramatically. State, federal and foreign legislation and regulation ...

Recorded on: Jul. 31, 2013

Taken from the Web Program 15th Annual Supreme Court Review Recorded July, 2013 in New YorkBusiness and Property Interests [00:56:54] Alien Tort Claims Statute (Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.) Presenter: Dean Erwin Chemerinsky Takings Claims Presenter: Professor Michael C. Dorf Commentator: Professor Thomas W. Merrill Preemption Claims Presenter: Professor Thomas W. Merrill Commentator: Professor Leon Friedman Patents Presenter: ...

Recorded on: May. 28, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Approaching Veterans Issues: A Legal Overview Including an Update of California Penal Code Section 1170.9 Recorded May, 2013 in San FranciscoChild Custody & Restraining Orders: Implications for Veterans [00:28:48] Domestic issues can be shaped by military service and have implications for veterans. Learn about the latest cases and practices in these areas.The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Oct. 15, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Judges' Pet Peeves 2012: Tips from the Bench on Trial Practice Recorded October, 2012 in New York Civility Issues in Litigation [00:23:23] How to be a zealous advocate within the bounds of ethical behavior The difference between slaying the adversary's case and slaying the adversary Is civility an obligation? How should you respond to uncivil conduct by your adversary? The purchase price of this ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Pocket MBA Summer 2013: Finance for Lawyers Recorded June, 2013 in San FranciscoClosing Business Transactions [00:51:50] A detailed look at negotiation How to divide-and-conquer when working with an investment bank Common stumbling blocks to closing transactions Examination of “fringe” deal issues that often create transaction friction The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the ...

Recorded on: May. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Handling a Securities Case 2013: From Investigation to Trial and Everything in Between Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommencement of a Civil Action: Filing the Complaint, Preparing the Motion to Dismiss, Coordinating Multiple Actions [01:05:55] The plaintiffs’ perspective: investigating the claim and filing the complaint The defendants’ perspective: analyzing the potential motion to dismiss Recent developments in ...

Recorded on: Oct. 22, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Negotiating Commercial Leases: How Owners & Corporate Occupants Can Avoid Costly Errors 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Complex Real Estate Issues: Arbitration vs. Litigation [01:30:18] Costs of litigation and discovery as well as absence of cases or judgments Establishing minimum qualifications for arbitrators in arbitration provisions and selection process Hot topics - current increase ...

Recorded on: Dec. 5, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Trial by Jury 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in New York Conducting an Effective Direct and Redirect Examination [01:02:27] Clearly and forcefully presenting your case on direct Secrets to preparing and organizing your direct Involving the jury in the story Arguing your case through the witness Making your witness the star of the show When - and when not - to ask questions on redirect The ...

Recorded on: Jun. 11, 2013

Taken from the Web Program International Employment Law 2013 Recorded June, 2013 in New YorkCross-Border Assignments & Employment Agreements [01:07:46] Executive compensation Drafting secondment agreements Enforcement of restrictive covenants across borders Choice of law and choice of forum issues Anticipating problems: how to terminate the assignment The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...

Recorded on: Aug. 8, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Trial Advocacy Recorded August, 2013 in San FranciscoCross-Examination; Trial Objections [01:14:59] This session will offer tips on witness preparation, how best to organize and outline your cross-examinations, and a discussion of key trial objections to make during cross-examination. The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Evidence ...