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Labor & EmploymentConducting Workplace Investigations With Care and Precision: Part II
Retaliation complaints, increased costs, and reputational damage - these are just a snapshot of the potential consequences associated with failing to conclude an investigation with thorough evidence and documentation for the final outcome. The good news, though, is this course will provide you with the insights you need to avoid these pitfalls. Join our accomplished faculty as they outline best practices for analyzing the results of a workplace investigation, communicating findings to stakeholders, and wrapping things up while ensuring legal compliance. Build your investigative skills - register today! Analyze best practices for identifying, gathering, and preserving evidence. Uncover practical guidance for drafting comprehensive investigative reports. Discuss the legal essentials of conducting a disciplinary or termination meeting. Find out how to address ethical issues that arise during workplace investigations.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 25, 6:00 PM
TrustsSpecial Needs Trusts: Attorney and Trustee Perspectives
Special needs trusts (SNTs) are a powerful tool that enables individuals with disabilities to get the help they need without sacrificing essential quality of life, but the key to their proper function goes beyond skillfully drafted provisions. We've invited attorney and professional SNT trustee faculty to share their experiences and tips for the most effective use of SNTs: from benefits eligibility to maximizing expenses and properly managing assets. Adopt a holistic approach to SNTs - register today! Learn how critical SNT provisions are interpreted at trust administration. Explore what trustees can and cannot do to enhance beneficiaries' lives. Discuss fiduciary responsibilities and issues of which to be aware. Clarify the limiting effects of benefits requirements that define the use of SNTs. Work through legal ethics dilemmas you will likely face in your special needs practice.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 2:00 PM
Best SellerLabor & EmploymentThe Nuts and Bolts of Hiring and Terminating Employees
What's the latest guidance concerning non-compete agreements? Who should conduct an internal investigation? How should employers respond to misconduct that isn't addressed by existing handbook policies? This legal program covers the basics of hiring, disciplining, and firing employees. You don't want to miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today! Prevent and handle common hiring discrimination issues with confidence. Get a practical introduction to the dos and don'ts of workplace investigations. Examine legal best practices for disciplining workers. Determine when and how to terminate an employment relationship. Uncover practical guidance for terminating workers on leave.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 12, 2:00 PM
Business & Securities LawThe Contract Strategist's Guide to Complex Deal Drafting and Negotiations
Contract law can easily become routine - we all fall into ruts. Shake up your drafting and negotiating approaches with advice from fellow attorneys! This course is specifically designed for experienced practitioners to dive deeper into the intricacies of business contracts with guidance from seasoned attorneys. Our expert faculty will guide you through: The Power of Term Sheets, LOIs, and Meeting of the Minds: Pave the way to success by building a solid foundation of shared interests. Advanced Contract Drafting: Master the art of crafting precise, client-centric contracts. Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential liabilities hidden within seemingly innocuous clauses. Negotiation Tactics: Adopt new strategies for securing favorable terms and avoiding pitfalls. Facilitate Contracts With Government Entities: Get tips for meeting the enhanced compliance requirements. Guard Your Professional Reputation: Explore legal ethics dilemmas that land business attorneys in hot water. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills to protect your clients' interests - register today!
Live Online + OnDemandMay 15, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsEstate Planning: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make
This timely update offers a practical analysis of the recent and proposed legal and tax changes affecting trusts and estates and provides a review of the new tools to adapt to the changing regulatory environment. Provide your clients with the most up-to-date representation: register today! Get an incisive summary and analysis of the tax changes and their implications for existing planning tools. Learn which deductions remain and how to obtain them. Identify planning approaches that no longer help your clients. Gain practical pointers for fixing old trusts. Glean the future of the practice with a practical analysis of the ongoing and upcoming regulatory efforts.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 29, 2:00 PM
Best SellerElder LawLeveraging the Power of Trusts in Medicaid and Disability Planning
Medicaid planning is complex, and specialized trusts can help clients fulfill requirements to fund nursing home care without leaving their family in financial distress. This legal guide offers sample drafting language and expert advice on preserving benefits, maximizing asset protection, and preventing tax disasters. Refine your skills - enroll today! Improve your client intake to determine when a trust is prudent and beneficial. Draft better Medicaid trusts with sample provisions and language advice for specific scenarios. Refine your post-drafting practices to improve the effectiveness of trusts. Ensure meticulous tax reporting and distributions control in every trust. Discover how to make last-minute adjustments when nursing home need is urgent. Tackle practice-specific legal ethics issues and adopt best practices.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 23, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsEstate Planning for Dysfunctional Families
Understanding the law is essential for any good estate planner. But unearthing the dynamics of each client's family and tailoring the legal documents to their unique needs is what makes great estate planning advisers. This legal guide focuses on the many ways family dynamics can derail perfectly drafted estate plans and offers practical solutions for creating order amid conflict. Refine your skills - register today! Identify warning signs of family conflict in estate planning. Ensure ongoing protections with the right choice of personal representatives and trustees. Create robust estate planning documents that anticipate and minimize potential litigation. Discuss what tactics won't work without family cohesion. Tackle undue influence allegations in late-in-life marriages and caretaker relationships.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 13, 3:00 PM
Best SellerBankruptcyCollection Law From Start to Finish
Staying in regulatory compliance while attempting to collect a debt has never been more important! In this comprehensive and critical guide, you'll walk step-by-step through the collection process, gain effective techniques AND ensure compliance. Get the fundamental tools you need to legally collect debt, locate assets, garnish wages, attach liens and more - ALL while remaining compliant under the CFPB and FDCPA. Register today for this timely program! Avoid the swarm of new penalties and lawsuits under the FDCPA. Add attorney's fees to collection matters without being sued. Steer clear of exposure to liability; know the FDCPA and recent changes. What type of property is subject to a lien? How do you attach a lien? Find out! Effectively locate assets, garnish accounts and attach liens. Understand how bankruptcy impacts collections.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 2:00 PM
Labor & EmploymentPesky (and Expensive) Employment Document Errors You Can't Afford to Make
Legal fees and fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage - this represents just a fraction of the consequences that can stem from errors in employment documentation. Can you afford to take that risk? Fear not: in this practical course, our expert practitioners reveal actionable insights for preventing and addressing sticky employment documentation mistakes. Act now - register today! Prevent common job description errors that open legal doors. Avoid employment contract mistakes that could put you on thin ice. Steer clear of legal pits in employee handbook policies. Navigate the legal quagmire of investigation reports with confidence. Avert legal landmines in discipline and termination documentation.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 21, 2:00 PM
TrustsProbate Process From Start to Finish
This practical guide is designed to provide you with detailed knowledge of probate processes and best practices for handling the various issues that may arise. Let our seasoned probate attorneys teach you how to navigate those crucial first steps; handle the personal executive; gather, value and distribute all assets; and successfully complete the final accounting. You will also learn how to anticipate tax pitfalls and handle special issues that may arise. Arm yourself with the foundational knowledge and best practices you need to ensure a smooth administration from start to finish. Register today! Start the case off on the right foot by confidently navigating critical first steps. Advise personal representatives by examining all powers, duties, responsibilities, and compensation guidelines. Gather, value and maintain all assets - and learn when and how to employ a financial expert. Pick up tips for validating, prioritizing, and satisfying creditor claims. Get practical guidance for post-mortem planning, trust administration, and tax hurdles. Discover how to litigate deed contests, lost or contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and more. Put the decedent's affairs to rest by making distributions, filing the final tax return, and completing the final accounting.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 4, 2:00 PM
Labor & EmploymentForward-Thinking HR Law Strategies for Small Companies
What if we told you that in just six hours, you could catch up on new HR laws affecting small businesses and obtain a multitude of risk mitigation strategies to safeguard you or your client's company? In this practical course, our experienced instructors unveil the top problems facing small businesses and how to address them. From actionable guidance for updating handbook policies to unconventional tactics for navigating advanced workplace investigations, you don't want to miss this opportunity to advance your skill set. Register today! Overcome common wage and hour law challenges in small businesses. Ensure your handbook policies and recordkeeping procedures are compliant. Formulate strategies for handling complex workplace investigations. Discover tips for managing discrimination and harassment claims. Gain legal insights into crafting benefit plans for small businesses.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 27, 2:00 PM
TrustsWills and Trusts From Start to Finish
Estate planning is a delicate balancing act of finding the right solutions to the clients' unique circumstances and (often conflicting) priorities. This essential wills and trusts guide walks you through the decision-making process and offers practical knowledge for drafting essential estate planning documents. Register today! Recognize when you should use a will and when a trust is a better option. Get the sample documents you need to draft airtight wills. Know when to use revocable vs. irrevocable trusts. Draft personalized trust forms and plan out distributions.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 20, 2:00 PM
TrustsThe Probate Playbook: Beginner's Guide to Client Communication and Procedures
Administering an estate requires impeccable knowledge and strict adherence to rules, as well as a great degree of coordination between all the parties involved. In this full-day fundamentals course, experienced probate practitioners will walk you through every step of the process. Explore critical probate processes and adopt best practices for handling the challenges that may arise: managing crucial first steps; gathering, managing, and distributing assets; balancing the final account, and more. Ensure a smooth administration from start to finish. Register today! Prepare for meeting grieving clients - and tackling tough issues with tact and efficiency. Help personal representatives fulfill their duties: map out their tasks and case deadlines. Outline the rights and limitations of creditors in probate and map out the claims process. Ensure all tax liabilities are covered and returns filed before the estate is closed. Wrap up the estate properly with balanced final accountings and thorough final distributions. Get tips for litigating deed contests, lost or contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, and more.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 13, 2:00 PM
Real Estate1031 Exchanges: 2025 Guide
Like-kind exchanges are an effective tax tactic but have been under legislative fire in the recent years. Are you confident old approaches still work? Whether you're new to the technique or just looking for a refresher, this practical overview will give you all the information you need to use 1031 exchanges tax efficiently and without error. Register today! Get a legal update and outlook for the future of the practice. Explore types of exchanges and their best uses. Review common mistakes made in choice of property and timing of the exchange. Make certain tax reporting is beyond reproach. Examine conversions to and from investment property and prevent key problems.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 11, 2:00 PM
TrustsAdvanced Estate Planning Conundrums: What Would You Do?
Skip the basics to focus on the latest updates affecting estate planning today. In this full-day course, our seasoned faculty will share their current go-to planning approaches and discuss real-life client scenarios to help you get more out of standard estate planning instruments. Find new approaches to controlling tax burdens and drafting for flexibility in an unpredictable environment. Take full advantage of planning opportunities and customize plans to fit your clients' unique situations and needs. Be ready for anything that clients - or changes in the law - bring to the table. Register today! Discuss how sunsetting TCJA estate/gift tax provisions and recent deregulation trends will shape planning decisions. Include digital assets and cryptocurrency into your estate planning documents. Discover cutting-edge tax tools for middle-class clients. Get insights into planning for difficult clients and complex family dynamics. Build a more robust client base with tips from the pros. Build flexibility into your high-net-worth estate plans. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI’s esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Louis Silverman.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 5, 2:00 PM
Illinois Professional Responsibility CLE Courses
Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and competence with NBI's Illinois professional responsibility CLE courses. Our comprehensive selection of courses covers a wide range of essential topics, including client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, trust account management, and more, all tailored to the specific requirements of Illinois' legal ethics rules. By participating in our professional responsibility courses, you can ensure that you are meeting your mandatory requirements while also reinforcing your commitment to ethical and competent practice in Illinois. NBI's experienced faculty provides engaging and thought-provoking content, helping you navigate complex ethical dilemmas and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in your legal career.
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