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Released on: Aug. 6, 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 Restaurant – builds ...

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 ...

From the program: Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know

Released on: Aug. 2, 2013

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys commonly ...

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, ...

Released on: Aug. 8, 2013

Taken from the briefing Fracking: Drilling Down on the Latest Regulatory, Research and Litigation Developments 2013 recorded July, 2013.Viewed by many as the key to our nation’s energy independence, expanded hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) in the United States has raised concerns from some about potentially adverse environmental, health, and safety impacts. These concerns have generated a considerable amount of publicity and media coverage ...

From the program: Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2013 (Free)

Released on: Aug. 9, 2013

Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. In this program you will learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills.Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:08:08]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Program Overview and Introductions* ...

From the program: Supreme Court Review (15th Annual): October 2012 Term

Released on: Aug. 13, 2013

A distinguished faculty, including constitutional scholars, a law school dean, and a Supreme Court journalist, will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2012 Term. The faculty represents a variety of constitutional views and perspectives, and the decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal, and, where appropriate, their societal and litigation significance.Lecture Topics  [Total time ...