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  • April 14, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Securities Fraud—Fundamental Concepts

    Learn the fundamental concepts of securities fraud with this online program from 9 until 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 6 that examines a number of important topics. Attorneys with basic practice experience who attend this seminar will better understand: when securities fraud occurs; who is liable for securities fraud (the entity, the entities affiliates, service professionals, or someone else); how to safeguard against claims of securities fraud during a securities transactions; the basic considerations for claims pursuant to Rule 10b-5; considerations under the Illinois Securities Act; what it means to “make a misrepresentation” in connection with the “sale of securities”; and the issuer, attorney, and broker liability and remedies for investors.

  • April 8, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Real Estate Law Transactions 101—Part 1

    Don’t miss this opportunity on Wednesday, May 5 to expand your understanding of the issues that can arise in your next real estate law transaction – from who should hold the earnest money and the difference between a general warranty deed and special warranty deed, to what constitutes a marketable title and understanding a boundary survey. Join us for part on of this two-part series that will help you better understand: what happens if the realtor refuses to hold the earnest money; the ethical issues involved if the seller’s or buyer’s attorney holds the earnest money; what is required of the seller to disclose; what constitutes a warranty deed; the hazards associated with using a general warranty deed; how to effectively represent your real estate clients during COVID without physically attending the closing; and much more.

  • April 1, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: ISBA’s Law Ed Faculty Development Series—Engaging Presentations in the Virtual World

    Most presentations today are virtual, and ISBA wants to equip you with the techniques you need to reach your online audience.

    Join us as our master series speaker, David Mann, returns from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 with a fresh look at the how to effectively interact in the virtual world, including tips for clarity and how to maintain your online professionalism. Topics include: how to translate arcane legal language into plain English; how to create captivating openings with rhetorical impact; delivering your case story for engaging flow; illustrating complex legal concepts simply; how structure and language can inspire action; understanding which storytelling techniques build clarity, understanding, and trust; using the camera in a professional manner; knowing which Zoom (and other platform) features can enhance your delivery skills; how to use lighting and sound to your advantage; arranging the background to communicate stability and trustworthiness; and how to use polls and other virtual platform features effectively.

  • March 26, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Everything Condos

    Join us from 8:55 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, April 21 for this half-day seminar as we delve into all things condominium! Learn how to properly submit property to the Illinois Condominium Act, how to properly form a condominium (or other type of homeowner) association, the ins and outs of condo deconversion, and how to effectively represent owners of condominiums. The program closes with a look at condos from the judicial perspective.

  • March 22, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Practicing Family Law in a Pandemic

    The pandemic has increased stress levels experienced by both lawyers and litigants, created conflicts and disputes among families, and fostered an environment where honing our technology skills are a must. Join us from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 15 for this in-depth look at how the family law practice has been impacted by the pandemic, including how it has affected the mental health of clients and practitioners, how to manage a zoom evidentiary hearing, and the litigation of support modification and emergency matters during COVID.

  • March 16, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Elder Law Bootcamp Series

    Attend any or all of this four-part series!
    Expand your understanding of the issues that can arise when representing elder clients with this online program.

  • March 10, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Cook County Law Judge’s Update

    Get the updates and information you need on how the Law Division of Cook County is currently working with this informative online program. Tort law attorneys, bench and bar practitioners, and civil practice attorneys with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attend this program from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 will better understand: how to handle motions and pretrials in the law division; how Zoom might play a role in jury trials and other parts of a case going forward; the latest information on when trials will resume in Cook County; and much more.

  • March 5, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Impaired Clients—Domestic Violence in Rental Housing During the Pandemic

    COVID-19 has created a number of unforeseen situations, including stressed families facing increased incidences of domestic violence. And the current protocol from government edicts and Illinois Supreme Court Rules—including lease termination and the eviction process—adds yet another level of stress, which only exacerbates the domestic violence situation facing many families living in rental housing.

  • March 1, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Impaired Clients—Avoiding Estate Planning Pitfalls for Beneficiaries

    Join us from noon until 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 to hear from our panel of mental health professionals experienced in supporting families and their trusts. Learn the common struggles of people in recovery and the tools that can be used to help them move forward more successfully. Estate practitioners, family law attorneys, elder law attorneys, and mental health practitioners who are interested in helping their impaired clients (while avoiding the pitfalls that come with the territory) will better understand: the questions to ask parents in an attempt to get more information during the discovery process; how to plan in the midst of a crisis vs. prior to the crisis occurring; how to effectively partner with your clients who are struggling with mental illness or addiction in their family during the estate planning process; how to distinguish between proactive and reactive planning when mental illness or addiction is present in the family unit; and much more.

  • February 24, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: Medical Negligence—Hot Topic Issues for Your Next Trial

    Join us from noon until 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 for an in-depth discussion of the hot topic issues you need to be aware of during your next medical negligence trial. Civil practice attorneys, tort law practitioners, health care counsel, insurance law lawyers, and any others interested in this important personal injury area with intermediate to advanced levels of practice experience who attends this online seminar will better understand: the key issues in medical negligence cases; how to optimize your evidentiary presentation; how to protect your case from common pitfalls; the use of sole proximate cause in your case; how special interrogatories may affect your case; the lost chance doctrine; admissions; and much more.