Business & Securities Law CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Business & Securities Law CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics: The Do's and Don'ts of Client Communications
How often do you need to make contact with your clients? What should you do if your client lies to you or misrepresents key case facts? Is it appropriate to accept a friend request from a client, or is that crossing an ethical line? In this practical program, our faculty will guide you through the dos and don'ts of client communications. Build your knowledge - register today! Uncover practical guidance for clearly communicating the beginning - and the end - of the attorney-client relationship. Come away with strategies for overcoming common communication issues. Examine best practices for communicating with clients with disabilities. Review essential guidelines for communicating with clients via social media.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 4:00 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsWe're Not Joking: 5 Ethical Errors Real Attorneys Made (and What You Can Learn From Them)
From the attorney who shows up to the wrong courthouse to the lawyer who accidentally spills coffee down their suit, no one is immune to slipping up every now and then. When an attorney commits an ethical violation, however, the repercussions can be much more severe. In this engaging program, our veteran faculty discuss cautionary tales of unbelievable ethical mistakes real attorneys made and what you can take away from them. Safeguard your law practice from ethical missteps - register today! Gain tips for maintaining your composure in high-pressure situations. Examine the pitfalls and perils of over-billing clients. Identify the dos and don'ts of marketing your practice. Discuss the ethical risks of using email in the practice of law.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 29, 6:00 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.38The Attorney's Guide to Setting Boundaries and Achieving a Work-Life Balance
Say “Goodbye” to chronic stress and job dissatisfaction, and “Hello” to enhanced mental health and productivity! In this insightful course, our experienced attorney faculty walk you through the fundamentals of setting boundaries and finding a work-life balance in the legal profession. Find out how to set realistic deadlines, demonstrate best practices in communicating boundaries, and hear real-world tips for identifying your support network. Register today! Get a quick refresher on the warning signs of burnout and mental health issues. Identify best practices for setting boundaries. Discover useful tips for managing stress in legal practice.
Recorded December 04, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerTrustsLegal Ethics in Probate
Legal ethics duties and dilemmas in probate practice are unique and require a special set of skills to ensure compliance. This specialized ethics guide breaks down key ethical challenges probate practitioners are likely to face in their daily work and offers best practices for meeting the highest standards of the profession. Don't let your daily routine slide into noncompliance - register today! Determine what ethical duties to the decedent remain and how to fulfill them. Avoid simple mistakes that can cost you your law license. Learn from the mistakes of others - analyze recent discipline decisions stemming from probate cases. Face scope of representation challenges head-on. Uncover conflicts of interest that often go undetected and learn how to resolve them. Keep up with what duties of competence and diligence mean in real-life probate practice.
Recorded March 20, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLuck o' the Ethical Attorney: Leprechaun-Approved Legal Ethics Tips
Looking to get some ethics credit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Lucky for you, NBI has you covered! Join our distinguished faculty for an engaging course filled with essential guidelines for staying ethical in everyday practice. Formulate strategies for resolving conflicts, uncover practical guidance for ensuring clear and efficient legal communication, and get ready for a wee bit of fun. Your lucky charm awaits - register today! Don't get your knickers in a twist - hear tips for identifying conflicts. Follow the rainbow to a pot of confidentiality do's and don'ts. Sham-rock your legal practice with guidelines for ethical communication. Examine best practices for keeping accurate count of the gold and managing client funds.
Recorded March 17, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 1 minute
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits2025 Ethical Survival Guide
From data breaches in the law firm to overlooked conflicts of interest, several ethical emergencies pop up in legal practice on a regular basis. In this engaging program, our experienced faculty delve into can't-miss ethics opinions from the past year, recent developments in legal tech, and legal hazards and common attorney mistakes made in 2024. Equip yourself with the tools you need to handle whatever obstacle gets thrown your way in 2025 - register today! Stay informed of emerging ethics opinions and rules. Develop strategies for handling common ethical dilemmas facing lawyers today. Discover the top mistakes made by attorneys in 2024. Get up to speed on new tech tools in the legal profession. Uncover practical guidance for preventing and responding to complaints.
Recorded February 10, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLights, Camera, Action: Ethical Lessons From the Cinema and Popular Shows
From the red carpet to real life, sometimes the best way to figure out how to deal with ethical dilemmas is to learn from other attorneys. Starring our esteemed practitioners, this engaging program explores the dos and don'ts of legal ethics through the lens of widely watched TV shows and movies. Take a front-row seat to ethical decision-making - register today! Analyze scenes of relationship conflicts in fan-favorite TV shows. Scrutinize examples of attorney-client privilege errors in hit TV series. Explore the ethical don'ts of evidence as depicted in Law & Order. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Steven Sorenson.
Recorded February 27, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 55 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsAttorney Ethics: Examining Real-Life Scenarios and Tried-and-True Solutions
In this incisive program, our experienced faculty provide you with the tools you need to resolve ethical dilemmas that attorneys encounter in everyday practice. Examine the consequences of confidentiality breaches, follow essential guidelines for dealing with conflicts of interest, and take a pulse on current trends in legal ethics. Get the basics down - register today! Get tips for solving client communication issues. Formulate strategies for addressing conflicts of interest. Get advice for handling ethical issues concerning social media. Identify lessons learned from the latest disciplinary rulings.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on April 14, 2025.OnDemand2 hours
Personal Injury & NegligenceManaging Client Expectations in Personal Injury Cases
A potential client walks into your office, inspired by sensational headlines about multimillion-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, expecting similar results for their own claim. While you think they have a case, their figure is off by a few zeros. How do you bag the case and rein in their expectations? In this legal ethics course, you'll explore how your duties apply to managing client expectations and get valuable insights to prevent client misunderstandings and grievances down the road. Give your clients the representation they deserve - grounded in reality, informed by expertise, and guided by ethical practice. Register today! Learn how your legal ethics obligations apply to setting and managing client expectations. Anticipate and dispel common misconceptions clients have about personal injury cases. Develop skills for addressing disappointment when outcomes don't align with expectations.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 14, 3:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Ethical Essentials of Joint Representations
In this incisive program, our veteran faculty dish out real-world tips for overcoming ethical challenges in joint representations. Uncover practical guidance for identifying conflicts of interest in joint representations, employ best practices for drafting waivers, and delve into the ethical dos and don'ts of negotiating on behalf of multiple clients. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge - register today! Determine when it makes sense to proceed with a joint representation. Formulate strategies for addressing attorney-client privilege and confidentiality issues. Examine best practices for handling client disputes in joint representations.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 22, 3:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsFostering Diversity in the Law Firm: An Action Plan for Attorneys
“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” -Sundar Pichai From enhanced client representation to improved employee engagement, the benefits of diversity in the legal workplace are widespread. Ever wonder what you can do to cultivate inclusion in your firm? In this concise guide, our distinguished faculty break down why your current diversity efforts aren't working, unveil the key to effective sponsorship and mentoring, and dole out tips for implementing a DEI plan tailored for long-term sustainability. Enough waiting - register today! Uncover practical guidance for building an inclusive law firm culture. Identify tactics for recruiting and retaining diverse legal professionals. Formulate strategies for measuring and monitoring DEI progress.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 5, 7:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsCivility and Professionalism: The Heart of the Legal Profession
In this indispensable program, our veteran practitioners delve into best practices for maintaining professionalism in today's ever-evolving legal landscape. Uncover practical guidance for balancing transparency and diplomacy in attorney-client communications, find the happy medium between firm culture and personal standards of professionalism, and review the professional - and personal - benefits of pro bono representation. Don't let this opportunity slip by to enrich your knowledge - register today! Explore the effects of AI on attorney professionalism. Gain tips for communicating with opposing counsel, the court, and clients. Determine how to maintain professionalism in different firm cultures. Find out how to turn skills into bridges for professional growth. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 16, 6:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics 2025: The Latest Lessons, Legal Trends, and Opinions
How does your knowledge of the latest ethics opinions stack up? What are the top ethical violations attorneys are making right now, and what can you learn from them? Are you using AI in a way that could enhance your efficiency - or are you exposing yourself to liability? In this specialized program on recent updates, our seasoned practitioners address all these questions and reveal tips for navigating evolving ethical issues in your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your knowledge - register today! Demonstrate best practices for maintaining ethical attorney-client relationships. Uncover practical guidance for staying ethical in the digital era. Identify current litigation ethics issues facing attorneys. Discover lessons learned from recent attorney disciplinary cases. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 5:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsBetween the Bars: The Slippery Slope of Gray Area Drinking
Imagine this: You're at a networking event with other attorneys. It hits happy hour, and after your third drink, you find yourself going off on a tangent about a client. At what point do you go from mingling with your peers to saying or doing something that could damage your reputation? In this condensed course, our experienced faculty examine the implications of gray area drinking (GAD) for legal professionals. Do not miss the opportunity to be a part of this critical conversation - register today! Differentiate between GAD, problematic drinking, and alcohol dependency. Delve into the ethical implications of GAD for attorneys. Formulate strategies for preventing and recovering from alcohol misuse issues.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 12, 7:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsNew!Racial and Ethnic Bias in Client Representation
Are you up to speed on emerging trends and case law concerning bias? How does racial and ethnic bias manifest in the legal profession? What can you do to build client trust and ensure you're communicating in a culturally sensitive manner? While the answers to these questions aren't always easy or straightforward, we designed this program to help you explore these topics in a meaningful way. Do not miss this opportunity to enrich your knowledge - register today! Find out how to spot racial and ethnic bias in the legal profession. Examine best practices for ensuring inclusive communication. Discover tips for combatting racial and ethnic bias in legal research. Develop strategies for implementing policies for addressing bias.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 20, 7:00 PM