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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 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 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 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
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 SellerLabor & EmploymentFastTrackDEI 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 SellerLitigation & AppealsMemo and Brief Writing Insights You Didn't Learn in Law School
The ability to write a memo or brief is one thing - the ability to write a memo or brief your audience wants to read is another thing entirely. Our seasoned faculty will take you beyond the basics to reveal real-world legal writing strategies you should start using (and mistakes you should stop making). Refine your legal writing skills - register today! Learn how to write a brief with phrases and concepts that judges will want to steal from. Discover how to use and cite cases the right way. Reveal common legal writing mistakes you may not realize you're making.
Recorded February 21, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsGA Specific4.66Legal Professionalism for Georgia Attorneys
Complete your Georgia professionalism requirement in a flash! Discover the meaning behind the Lawyer's Creed and Aspirational Statement on Professionalism and reexamine your approach to meeting these ideals within your practice. Analyze the conflict between the duty to the client vs. the duty to the public good, review your responsibility to safeguard the image of the legal profession, and more. Register today! Review the Lawyer's Creed and Aspirational Statement on Professionalism. Examine best practices for maintaining effective communication with clients. Identify the importance of performing pro bono service. Review professionalism and ethical concerns stemming from different hypotheticals.
Recorded December 13, 2024.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerReal EstateTitle Search and Examination: A Comprehensive Guide
The uncertainty of hidden defects or encumbrances are enough to keep any party to a real estate transaction up at night. Give your clients (and yourself) peace of mind with a thorough examination of public records. This focused program will show you what to look for, where to find it, and what to do with any issues you may unearth. Leave no potential problems overlooked - register today! Learn how to evaluate if the scope of a title search was sufficient. Discover how to search for any breaks in the chain of title. Spot gaps, overlaps, and other boundary problems. Track down unsatisfied mortgages, tax liens, mechanic's and other liens. Know what to look for when dealing with foreclosed properties. Unearth any easement, access, encroachment, and adverse possession problems.
Recorded March 11, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 50 minutes
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 SellerElder LawMedicaid Planning: The Complete Toolkit for Attorneys
Long-term care becomes a necessity for most elderly clients, and, short of exorbitant LTC insurance and out-of-pocket expenses, the only reasonable option is Medicaid coverage. Help your clients in need of nursing home coverage ensure Medicaid eligibility without losing the family home and leaving loved ones impoverished. Our experienced faculty will explore excluded assets, useful conversion and transfer techniques, and learn what can ruin eligibility. Build your skills - register today! Dispel common Medicaid myths and determine whether Medicaid is the right option for your client. Get an update on the current Medicaid eligibility categories and requirements. Come away with a list of excluded assets and ways to maximize the use of the exclusions. Clarify how the lookback requirement works in daily practice and what often triggers penalty periods.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on April 10, 2025.OnDemand6 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 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 SellerTrustsGun Trusts and Firearms in Estate Administration 2025
Dealing with firearms in a trusts and estates context requires careful planning and a thorough understanding and ongoing vigilance of evolving regulations. Is your knowledge enough to safeguard these heirlooms and protect fiduciaries and beneficiaries from legal risks? This primer and updates course will equip you to handle gun trusts and firearms in estate administration in 2025 and beyond. Expand your expertise - register today! Keep your trust language and legal advice in line with current and prospective firearms laws. Review the 9 most significant gun trust pitfalls that can get you, trustees, or beneficiaries in trouble. Uncover best practices for handling firearms in estate administration.
Recorded February 06, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 31 minutes
Best SellerPersonal Injury & NegligenceThe Subrogation Showdown: Tactics and Techniques for PI Attorneys
Don't let that hard-won settlement vanish into thin air! This program will show you how to effectively negotiate with insurers and recovery agents in order to put more money in your clients' pockets and less in theirs. Refine your approach to subrogation claims - register today! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest rulings and other developments. Discover which key terms in insurance contracts can make or break subrogation efforts. Get valuable insights into the mindset of insurers and recovery agents. Equip yourself with negotiation techniques that yield results.
Recorded March 11, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 28 minutes