Idaho CLE Courses
ID SpecificTrusts4.67Leaving Legal Legacies: Idaho Probate and Estate Administration Essentials
This step-by-step practical instruction offers essential knowledge of probate processes and best practices for handling each unique case effectively. Learn how to tackle crucial first steps; handle the personal executive; gather, value, and distribute all assets; and successfully complete the final accounting. Arm yourself with the foundational knowledge and best practices you need to ensure a smooth administration from start to finish. Register today! Don't overlook anything important: confidently navigate critical first steps. Understand executor powers, duties, responsibilities, and compensation guidelines. Learn how to effectively marshal and inventory all assets. Pick up tips for validating, prioritizing, and satisfying creditor claims. Put the decedent's affairs to rest by making distributions, filing the final tax return, and completing the final accounting. Discover how to litigate deed contests, lost or contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and more.
Recorded December 19, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
ID SpecificLitigation & AppealsIdaho Evidence Essentials: Practical Skills and Powerful Techniques
You can't get your evidence admitted without establishing the proper evidentiary foundations. In this practical online seminar, faculty will teach you how to lay a foundation for different types of evidence and avoid being tripped up by objections opposing counsel will throw your way. Navigate the rules of evidence with confidence - register today! Pick up preparation pointers that will help you avoid troubles at trial. Learn how to authenticate social media posts, texts, emails, and other electronic evidence. Find out how to establish a proper foundation for medical records, business records, and more. See how to get your expert's testimony in - and keep theirs out. Hear how to best introduce physical evidence at trial. Convince the court that you've satisfied the fairness requirement for demonstrative evidence.
Recorded December 05, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
Environmental LawID SpecificWater Rights in Idaho
The fight for "liquid gold" is getting ugly. With developers, government officials, energy companies, tribal leaders, utility companies, farmers, and others putting water in their crosshairs, more and more attorneys are taking on these complicated cases. This focused legal program is packed with the latest and greatest legal strategies for protecting your client's water rights and use. Whether you're an experienced water law attorney or new to the practice area, this program will provide you with practical tools to tackle water law cases. Register today! Gain the tools you need to handle evaluation, development, adjudication, legislation, and acquisition of water rights. Get the fundamentals of water law down, learn critical terminology and find out how to simplify the adjudication process. Hear the most recent case law, review recent legislative updates, and understand the interaction between federal, state, and local water law regulations. Learn how to evaluate water rights, what evidence you need to look for, where to get it and how to apply it to litigation. Discover real-world techniques for handling leasing, modification, exchange, transfer, purchase, and sale of water rights. Find out practical strategies for handling ownership and lease disputes, condemnation disputes, easement challenges, and application disputes from experienced attorney faculty. Examine emerging hydraulic fracturing, tribal, and geothermal water law issues. Overcome ethical challenges of representing more than one client in a river system.
Recorded August 21, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 58 minutes
ID SpecificLabor & EmploymentNew!Idaho Human Resource Law 2025
Are you up to speed on the latest human resource law changes in Idaho? This up-to-the-minute online seminar provides you with best practices for navigating problems in the virtual workplace, drafting and updating policies, hiring and firing workers, and much more. Stay up to date on new rules and regulations - register today! Find out what's happening in wage and hour law. Gain insights on how to address current concerns surrounding hybrid and remote working. Determine what updates you need to make to your handbook this year. Come away with best practices for investigating complaints. Hear the latest guidance on hiring and firing employees. Discover tips for handling new leave and accommodation issues. Analyze emerging issues and solutions regarding social media and the workplace. Learn the dos and don'ts of addressing drug and alcohol use.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 28, 3:00 PM
Real EstateTransferring Real Estate Title to an LLC or Trust
Protection from creditors, control, tax advantages - there are many reasons clients may wish to use LLCs or trusts for real estate ownership. This guide will equip you with the essential knowledge you need to help clients make the best decision, navigate the process for transferring titles, and address common issues. Help clients capitalize on the benefits while avoiding financial and legal pitfalls - register today! Understand the benefits and potential downsides of using LLCs, trusts, or both as vehicles for property ownership. Walk through the steps you must take to successfully and seamlessly transfer title. Anticipate how transfers will impact the terms of the mortgage, insurance, and taxes.
Recorded December 20, 2024.OnDemand 55 minutes
Best SellerTrustsMedicaid and Estate Planning: A Balancing Act
Qualifying for Medicaid nursing home coverage can impede traditional estate planning tactics. This legal course will give you the tools to reconcile the two plans to work in concert instead of against each other. Revise your trust drafting and intravisos transfer approaches, get an update on the latest rules and limitations shaping estate plans, and hear hard-won real-life lessons from seasoned practitioners. Help your clients at every stage of their lives - register today! Get an update on the rules of Medicaid and the latest tax changes. Make the best use of POAs and guardianships to protect the rights of the elderly. Improve drafting with a review of sample trust provisions. Develop a concrete plan for estate administration and Medicaid recovery.
Recorded March 14, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
Best SellerGenerative AIHarnessing AI in Legal Practice: 2025 Edition
What if you could streamline your workflow and save time on day-to-day legal tasks? This CLE program shows you how to do just that! Join our experienced practitioners as they walk you through the dos and don'ts of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the law firm. From insights into the latest AI tools attorneys are using to techniques for prompt writing, build your knowledge - register today! Enhance your understanding of how AI works and discover its use cases for lawyers. Stay informed of the latest AI tools that attorneys are using. Examine legal best practices for prompt writing. Find out how to use AI for predictive analytics, e-discovery, and more. *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.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on April 10, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Best SellerContract LawDrafting Crystal Clear Contracts
Even if a less than clear agreement holds up in court, you probably have better things to do than parse words with clients, co-counsel or adversaries. Join our distinguished faculty as they share their top structural and stylistic tips for drafting better contracts. Identify phrases that can mar any agreement and explore risk-shifting and negotiating strategies for commercial contracts. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to improve your writing skills - register today! Get structural techniques for framing airtight agreements. Discover wording and linguistic mistakes to deftly avoid. Learn how to shift risk in terms that anyone can understand.
Recorded March 11, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsPodcast4.6Burnout is Real: How to Cope With the Realities of the Practice of Law
In the demanding world of legal practice, burnout is a pervasive issue that affects lawyers at all stages of their careers. This podcast delves into the realities of burnout, its impact on legal professionals, and practical strategies to mitigate its effects. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, participants will gain valuable tools to maintain well-being, enhance resilience, and thrive in their legal careers. Don't wait - register today! Discuss the varying pressures faced by solo, small, and large firm employees. Learn how to manage your (sometimes unrealistic) billing requirements. Understand the main causes of burnout and how to avoid them. Explore actionable strategies for building resilience. Determine whether to change firms, go in-house, or change careers.
OnDemand1 hour
Best SellerTrustsUnderstanding Trusts: Why Some Structures Provide More Protections Than Others
When assessing complex information, it often helps to break items into basic building blocks. The same approach can be successful when dealing with trusts. Be prepared for specific challenges associated with various types of trusts by understanding their unique characteristics. Our intensive full-day primer will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of trusts available. Register today! Learn what not to do when selecting and drafting a trust to avoid common mistakes. Learn how to choose the most beneficial vehicle for preserving your client's wealth: understand the purpose behind the various types of trusts. Save money on taxes with effective use of trusts. Determine whether a client qualifies as a beneficiary of a special needs trust. Don't reinvent the wheel - modify our sample trust documents and use our drafting tips to create airtight trusts.
Recorded February 05, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 54 minutes
Best SellerLabor & EmploymentEmployment Law 2025
Whether you're new to labor and employment law, or you just need a refresher, this program is chock-full of information to get you up to speed on the latest updates! Stay posted on labor law changes, examine guidelines for interviewing job applicants, develop strategies for managing FMLA- and ADA-related leave, and much more. Build your skills - register today! Stay informed of the latest guidance from the NLRB. Discover the legal essentials of hiring and terminating employees. Analyze the interactions between the ADA, the FMLA, and workers' compensation laws. Keep up to date on recent FLSA developments. Uncover practical guidance for addressing sexual harassment claims.
Recorded March 19, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 57 minutes
Best SellerPersonal Injury & NegligencePersonal Injury From Start to Finish
Whether you are new to personal injury practice or just looking for a refresher, this course is full of valuable information to help you through your next case. Let our experienced faculty walk you through the procedures of a personal injury case from the initial intake through trial. Gain valuable insight on critical steps, including: damages calculations; examination of insurance coverage; the basics of liens and subrogation and much more! Don't miss this chance to build your skills in personal injury litigation - register today! Discuss effective ways to outline your litigation strategy during the initial meeting with your client. Learn how to evaluate and calculate damages in personal injury. Review ways to obtain insurance information and successfully negotiate with the insurance adjuster. Explore the basics of liens and subrogation in personal injury cases. Analyze which experts are best to consult to substantiate your case. Learn how to prepare for and successfully navigate through a personal injury trial.
Recorded March 12, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerGenerative AILegal Ethics and AI: 2025 Updates and Current Issues
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) technology is reshaping legal practice, staying informed is not just beneficial - it's essential. Join our faculty for a timely exploration of the latest ethical issues and guidance regarding AI applications in law. Don't fall behind on your ethical obligations by getting too far ahead with AI: protect your clients and your reputation with responsible legal AI use. Register today! Review the latest cases and guidance shaping AI ethics in law. Prevent competency violations by understanding what AI is and what it can and cannot do. Explore best practices for protecting client data when using AI tools. Anticipate when and how you must disclose AI usage to clients and courts. *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.
Recorded March 06, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsComplete Rules of Evidence Guide: With Real-World Examples
You don't have to be a seasoned trial lawyer to understand the concepts of getting testimony or exhibits into evidence. This practical guide demystifies the rules and provides real-world language and examples to help you build your mastery over the rules. Whether you're an aspiring trial lawyer or just want to blow the dust off your trial skills, this program is for you - register today! Learn how to prove that evidence is genuine and admissible. Anticipate the various admission hurdles for lay and expert witness testimony. Strengthen your grasp over the rule against hearsay and its myriad exceptions. Obtain the upper hand with superior motion in limine drafting skills. Adapt your approach to presenting evidence based on what you're introducing and where you are. Make technology work for you, not against you in the courtroom. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed Content Advisory Committee Member James Susag.
Recorded March 06, 2025.OnDemand6 hours
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsThe Complete Civil Trial Attorney
Maximize your chance of trial victory! This program will reveal critical strategies every trial attorney needs to know. From trial preparation to closing arguments, our seasoned faculty will give you the insights you need to battle your way to that desired verdict. Register today! Don't be left unprepared: review everything you should be doing before trial, and when. Get ahead of the evidence game: discover how to get yours admitted while missing no opportunity to keep theirs out. Discover how to effectively flush out potential jurors' true feelings and opinions during voir dire. Learn how to present the best - and worst - parts of the case to judge and jury. Find creative ways to reinforce witness credibility during direct examination. Gain a firm hold on difficult witnesses during cross-examination with tips from seasoned trial attorneys.
Recorded February 28, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
Idaho CLE Courses
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NBI provides a diverse catalog of Idaho CLE courses across numerous legal practice areas and specialties. To help you get the most out of our courses, NBI offers several different formats to meet your learning needs and fit your schedule. NBI courses are taught by expert instructors with years of experience in their field. Our accreditation experts ensure that each and every Idaho CLE course is pre-approved where possible and appropriately accredited pursuant to Idaho CLE Requirements. You can count on NBI to provide you with the knowledge you need to provide top-notch legal representation. Your clients depend on you. You can depend on NBI.