Litigation & Appeals CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Litigation & Appeals CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
Best SellerGenerative AI4.59Harnessing 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.
Recorded March 27, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
Best SellerReal Estate4.57Transferring 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 SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.51Legal 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.
Recorded April 04, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 52 minutes
Best SellerPersonal Injury & Negligence4.71Personal 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 SellerTrusts4.53How to Use Trusts to...
With the financial future of your clients in your hands, do you have all the tools you'll need to protect them? Make the best use of the unique characteristics of different trusts to perfectly match the unique needs and circumstances of each case. This fast-paced, full-day primer will provide you with a comprehensive how-to guide on the wide variety of trusts available. Register today! Understand the fundamental law and mechanics of trusts and their key functions. Help clients plan for disability with special needs trusts and qualified income trusts. Choose the best vehicle for guarding against creditors: understand the purpose behind the various types of trusts. Harness the versatility of revocable living trusts when transferring assets. Combine the use of trusts and LLCs for protecting and managing family assets, including a family business. Learn how to control and manage future distributions with key trust provisions and trustee powers. Save money on taxes with effective use of defective trusts. Guard your professional reputation with a trusts-specific legal ethics primer. Don't reinvent the wheel - modify our sample trust documents and use our drafting tips to create airtight trusts.
Recorded April 15, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.39The 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
Contract Law4.51Drafting 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 SellerLabor & Employment4.4Employment 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
Generative AI4.34Legal 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 SellerPersonal Injury & Negligence4.19Inside the Adjuster's Personal Injury Claim Playbook
How much do you know about the inner workings of insurance companies? What can you do to move the needle on claim value? In this program, dive deep into the world of adjusters with insights that will empower you to negotiate better settlements for your clients. Learn the secrets that every personal injury attorney should know in order to be an effective advocate - register today! Learn how reserves are set and how you can raise them. Discover how you should adapt your approach when negotiating first-party vs. third-party claims. Know bad faith practices when you see them. Understand what your client's claim is worth and learn how to get the adjuster closer to your figure. Review key questions you should always ask adjusters and the insights they can glean. Optimize your timing and find out how to get things moving without appearing too desperate to settle. Tailor your negotiation approach to different insurers and types of adjusters. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert J. Kasieta.
Recorded April 10, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
Best SellerLabor & EmploymentFastTrack4.5DEI Outlook for 2025: Employer Best Practices, Legal Risks, and More
At the close of January 2025, the Trump administration issued two executive orders and a presidential action addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. While the EOs primarily target the public sector, the private sector is expected to feel ripple effects. In this course, our distinguished faculty dissect the new EOs and offer best practices for ensuring existing DEI programs comply with the latest laws. You can't afford to miss this critical legal update - register today! Catch up on the Trump administration's recent executive orders. Analyze the potential effects of the EOs on the private sector. Uncover essential guidelines for reviewing and updating DEI policies.
Recorded March 17, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerLabor & Employment4.6Workplace Investigations: A Checklist for Attorneys and HR Professionals
Whether an employee alleges discrimination against a protected class, or a worker makes a harassment complaint, it's critical that you conduct every workplace investigation by the book. In this step-by-step guide, our esteemed practitioners walk you through the dos and don'ts of initiating the process, collecting evidence, and determining the appropriate actions to take. Lay the groundwork for a legally sound workplace investigation - register today! Acquire tips for planning and structuring a workplace investigation. Discover effective strategies for interviewing witnesses. Demonstrate best practices for drafting a comprehensive investigative report. Develop strategies for minimizing - and preparing for - potential litigation risks.
Recorded April 11, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerLitigation & Appeals4.24How to Introduce Exhibits Into Evidence
Introducing exhibits can be intimidating - but it doesn't have to be. This program will make evidence admission simple by showing you the steps you must take, language you should use, and how to lay a proper evidentiary foundation. Learn the mechanics of getting exhibits smoothly into evidence - register today! Walk through each step you must take to get an exhibit admitted into evidence. Learn how to prove to the court that an exhibit is authentic. Anticipate common objections and arguments made by opposing counsel.
Recorded April 08, 2025.OnDemand1 hour
Generative AI4.24ChatGPT and Generative AI for the Modern Litigator
If you want to maintain a competitive edge in litigation, adopting AI is no longer luxury - it's a necessity. This program will show you practical uses and pitfalls of AI in litigation practice. Unlock greater efficiency and identify new opportunities in everything from legal writing to evidence. Harness the power of AI in your practice - register today! Get practical guidance for using AI in legal research and case law analysis. Refine your legal writing with AI and avoid key pitfalls. Learn how to leverage AI in discovery to save time and reduce costs. Find out how you can use AI to predict outcomes and help shape your litigation strategy. *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 April 07, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 58 minutes
Best SellerTrusts4.33Taking Your Wills and Trusts From Boilerplate to Bespoke
Take your drafting skills to the next level! In this incisive legal course, experienced faculty will share their tips for tailoring wills and trusts to the specific needs of clients, resolving disputes, and adapting to changing tax and tech climates. Stay on the cutting edge of the practice - register today! Get a summary of the trends to watch, notable case law, new practice tools, and more. Help your clients maximize their charitable giving potential. Explore current top trust disputes and potential working resolutions. Come away with specific will and trust language suggestions.
Recorded April 14, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 54 minutes