Kentucky Ethics CLE Courses
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
Ethics & Specialty CreditsFastTrack4.63Do You Have an Ethical Duty to Understand AI Now?
Generative AI burst onto the legal scene recently and has already permeated every aspect of daily practice. Now attorney ethics boards are trying to make sense of what attorney duties are regarding its safe use. In this brief legal ethics update we analyze recent state legal ethics opinions on whether understanding AI is now part of the attorney legal ethics duty of technology competence. Get a cogent summary of the key issues in question and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to ethical compliance. Register today! Hear the latest legal ethics decisions regarding AI use. Identify new data privacy and client confidentiality risks and get tips for avoiding them. Learn when you must or should disclose the use of AI to the client and to the court. Get practical guidance on managing AI use by associates and staff.
Recorded September 26, 2024.OnDemand 57 minutes
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
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Lawyer's Duty: Ethical Considerations in Settlement Decisions
Settlement decisions can be a hotbed of ethical issues. Personal interests may cloud your judgment or lead to biased advice. Advocacy can cross the line into manipulation. Clients may have regrets and feel ill-informed. Avoid these and other griefs: join our faculty for an exploration of ethical issues and solutions in legal settlements. Provide honest assessments, ensure informed consent, and maintain fairness throughout the process - register today! Avoid misleading assessments that can erode trust and lead clients astray. Ensure clients clearly understand settlement terms, risks, and alternatives. Identify and manage conflicts that may affect the settlement process.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsPracticing Cultural Humility in Legal Practice
Imagine a universe where diversity, cultural competency, and inclusivity in the legal workforce is a reality. Are you doing your part to make this happen? This high-level guide offers a foundational understanding of cultural humility and provides you with actionable steps to take to mitigate bias in the legal sphere. Enhance your knowledge - register today! Discover the benefits of exercising cultural humility in legal practice. Demonstrate best practices for identifying implicit bias. Uncover practical guidance for ensuring client-centered communication. Formulate strategies for cultivating cultural humility in your law firm.
Recorded January 31, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 58 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.
Live Online + OnDemandMar 31, 6:00 PM
Business & Securities LawLegal Ethics of Doing Business With Clients
Are you crossing an ethical line by doing business with your clients, intentionally or unwittingly? Attorneys must navigate a delicate balance between professional obligations and personal interests daily. This legal briefing outlines common scenarios that present ethical dangers and offers specific advice for upholding your reputation and protecting your clients. Register today! Chart the right course of action when an attorney's personal financial interests conflict with the client's best interests. Outline common misleading statements and omissions that could land you in hot water. Ensure all fees charged in connection with each business transaction are clearly disclosed and reasonable. Learn when you should encourage clients to seek independent legal advice.
Recorded February 07, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
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 CreditsDigital Decorum: Demonstrating Professional Conduct in Online Communications
While the concept of practicing civility in everyday legal settings is drilled into attorneys during law school, oftentimes lawyers forget that the duty to uphold professional standards applies in the electronic world, too. Are you promoting civilized behavior in your digital communications, or are you engaging in counterproductive and inappropriate conduct? In this focused course, our seasoned practitioners unveil essential guidelines for fostering civil interactions and professional conduct in the digital era. Elevate your practice - register today! Explore the impact of electronic communication on professionalism in law. Demonstrate best practices for safeguarding client confidentiality online. Maintain professional standards when using AI in legal practice. Uncover guidance for cultivating integrity and respect on social media. *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 February 06, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsBridging the Gap: Ethical Advocacy and Civility with Pro Se Litigants
I will serve as an officer of the court, encouraging respect for the law in all that I do and avoiding abuse or misuse of the law, its procedures, its participants and its processes. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed I will honor the requirements, the spirit and the intent of the applicable rules or codes of professional conduct for my jurisdiction, and will encourage others to do the same. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed Interacting with pro-se litigants presents unique ethical and practical challenges for attorneys. Balancing professional obligations while maintaining civility and fairness requires a nuanced approach to advocacy. This course explores the ethical boundaries, real-world difficulties, and best practices when dealing with self-represented individuals. Attendees will gain insights into managing expectations, avoiding ethical pitfalls, and meeting court expectations while maintaining professional integrity. Secure your spot by registering today! Strengthen ethical decision-making to ensure compliance and professionalism in interactions with self-represented parties. Develop effective communication strategies to manage conflicts, reduce misunderstandings, and maintain civility. Meet court expectations confidently while avoiding ethical pitfalls and maintaining fairness.
Recorded March 19, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsFrom Consultation to Resolution: Balancing Professionalism and Advocacy in Attorney-Client Relationships
Find out how accomplished lawyers maintain their composure and uphold professional standards throughout the entirety of the attorney-client relationship. In this insightful program, our seasoned practitioners explore the crossroads of professionalism and advocacy, as well as the repercussions of engaging in inflammatory behavior. Provide your clients with outstanding legal representation without sacrificing civility or professionalism - register today! Discuss the importance of upholding the good reputation of the law. Formulate strategies for demonstrating professionalism in high-pressure moments. Get practical advice for navigating difficult client conversations.
Recorded January 22, 2025.OnDemand1 hour
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 Credits4.39Exemplifying Civility and Professional Responsibility in the Legal Profession
From diminished trust in our justice system to legal sanctions and disbarment, the effects of incivility in the legal profession are often multidimensional. In this comprehensive professionalism and civility training for attorneys, our esteemed practitioners delve into essential guidelines for practicing law with integrity and respect. Enhance your knowledge - register today! Examine best practices for communicating with clients. Formulate strategies for maintaining civility in the digital era. Uncover practical guidance for resolving conflict. Discover best practices for demonstrating civility in the courtroom. *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 December 18, 2024.OnDemand1 hour 57 minutes
Labor & EmploymentEthical Mistakes to Avoid for the Employment Law Attorney
This concise program outlines the most common ethical blunders employment law attorneys make and provides you with strategies to resolve them. Review the top mistakes made in employment litigation, gain cautionary advice on using social media in the workplace, and resolve issues concerning joint representation. Stay out of hot water - register today! Identify the top inadvertent disclosure traps. Gain tips for avoiding and resolving common conflicts of interest. Discover workplace investigation mistakes you may not realize you’re making.
Recorded February 21, 2025.OnDemand 55 minutes
Litigation & AppealsLegal Ethics for the Trial Lawyer
The stress and pressure to win can test the ethical compass of any trial lawyer. Don't lose your dignity or integrity in the heat of battle! This guide provides best practices for attorneys who wish to effectively advocate for their clients while also exuding professionalism in all phases of trial. Ensure your courtroom conduct is beyond reproach - register today! Get practical reminders for maintaining decorum in the courtroom. Determine what is and what is not appropriate contact with jurors, witnesses, and judges. Learn how to navigate ethical gray areas surrounding evidence and testimony.
Recorded January 10, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Kentucky Ethics CLE Courses
Fulfill your ethics requirements with our Kentucky Ethics CLE Courses. NBI provides courses that address crucial ethical issues and help you maintain the highest standards of professional conduct. These courses are designed to ensure you adhere to ethical guidelines while enhancing the integrity and quality of your legal practice.
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