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AR SpecificConsumer LawArkansas Business Drafting Essentials
Legal documents for a business are essential in protecting the interests of everyone involved. Get seasoned drafting advice on preparing common business contracts. Join our experienced faculty as they explain the fundamentals of drafting and overcoming obstacles when creating anything from commercial leases to employment agreements to independent contractor agreements and more. Don't miss out on this event and register today! Examine essential guidelines for ensuring compliance with state and federal LLC operating agreements. Get experienced advice on preparing governing documents for LLCs, partnerships, and corporations. Identify key considerations for drafting asset purchase agreements. Learn how to overcome key issues in a wide array of common business contracts. Know how to lay the foundation for drafting an essential business document. Evaluate and determine the business needs of clients for negotiating commercial leases.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 20, 2:00 PM
AR SpecificJudicial ForumArkansas Family Court Judges Share Top Mistakes Attorneys Make
In this unique course, the current family court judges share their expectations and preferences to help you make the best of your litigation efforts. Explore the egregious errors you must avoid at all costs so as not to jeopardize your case and damage your professional reputation. Register today! Hear from the judges themselves on what works and what doesn't in their courtrooms. Explore key factors that help the judges make custody and support decisions. Learn how dissipation and income disparity are reviewed by the local triers of fact. Draft better briefs and motions with direct guidance from the judges. Get tips for obtaining and admitting smartphone, email and social media evidence. Improve your courtroom presentation: find out what works and what doesn't.
Recorded May 09, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 52 minutes
AR SpecificTrustsEstate Planning in Arkansas: From A to Z
This no-nonsense introduction to estate planning breaks it down to its key working documents and fundamental steps. Learn how to map out asset transfers during life and distributions in probate, prepare clients for incapacity and nursing home care, and more. Whether you're just getting started or looking for a practical refresher, you'll find our expert faculty's insights helpful. Get the tools and tactics you'll need to ensure your client's estates function as intended. Register today! Explore the top types of wills and trusts used in the practice, and pick the right one for each client. Build Medicaid eligibility planning into your overall plans and avoid unintentional tax and creditor exposure. Prevent POA abuse through wise choice of proxy and careful drafting. Help clients plan for medical decision-making and diminishing capacity. Plan for the tax consequences of trusts and other planning techniques and find ways to minimize the tax burden. Spot common mistakes that will land you in hot water in joint representation of spouses.
Recorded April 09, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
AR SpecificLitigation & AppealsArkansas Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit
The rules of evidence are constantly evolving in response to court decisions, technological advances in discovery, and changes to various state rules. It can be an onerous task to continuously analyze and apply them to your cases. How confident are you in your skills when it comes to gathering and working with expert witness testimony, email/ESI, and the technicalities of hearsay? Learn from our experienced faculty as they explore key court decisions involving admissibility and practically apply the rules of evidence to common evidentiary challenges you face during litigation. Untangle the intricate web of evidence rules and procedures - enroll today! Gain veteran tips on applying the rules of evidence at each stage of the litigation process, from discovery to trial. Learn how to effectively analyze, authenticate, admit, and exclude the most complex types of evidence. Find out what red flags to look for when handling email and other ESI. Explore hearsay in depth and get a concrete understanding of what constitutes hearsay. Clearly link your evidence to your case with proven presentation skills. Be prepared to argue relevance and get experts and evidence admitted (or excluded) in court.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 23, 2:00 PM
AR SpecificFamily LawArkansas Family Law From A to Z
When families run into difficulties, they are dealing with highly emotional situations that may cloud their judgment and prevent them from making rational long-term decisions. As a family law attorney, it's your job to help clients through family law issues with knowledge, insight and compassion. Developing these skills and sensitivity can take years to perfect, but you can get the essential knowledge and techniques you need in just one day. Join us as we explore legal updates, procedural tips and problem-solving strategies critical to family law success. Register today! Simplify the process and avoid missing steps with our sample forms and checklists. Achieve the best custody arrangement for children and parents. Get the best financial settlement for your client: understand how to value and divide. Avoid novice mistakes: know relevant court procedures. Advise clients of their options by understanding the different ways to dissolve a marriage. Protect the rights of non-traditional relationships: grandparents, unmarried couples and other parties. Prepare clients for immediate and future financial ramifications: retirement funds, taxes, insurance, child support and bankruptcy. Apply recent legislative updates and laws to your cases.
Recorded June 12, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
AR SpecificElder LawMedicaid Lookback Rules and Planning
The requirements for Medicaid eligibility are strict, and protective planning is tricky. How does your understanding of Medicaid planning stack up? Join us at this focused seminar to get the answers you need about this complex area of practice. Register today! Determine which assets are countable and how they can be converted. Establish exactly what limitations are placed on asset transfers. Protect your clients' interests by knowing what's exempt and what's not. Deepen your knowledge of transfer penalty provisions. Learn to effectively use trusts to plan for Medicaid without interfering with the overall estate plan.
Recorded January 22, 2024.OnDemand5 hours 52 minutes
Best SellerGenerative AI4.61Harnessing 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 SellerTrusts4.5How 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 Credits4.69Legal Ethics 2025: The Latest Lessons, Legal Trends, and Opinions
How does your knowledge of the latest ethics opinions stack up? What are the top ethical violations attorneys are making right now, and what can you learn from them? Are you using AI in a way that could enhance your efficiency - or are you exposing yourself to liability? In this specialized program on recent updates, our seasoned practitioners address all these questions and reveal tips for navigating evolving ethical issues in your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your knowledge - register today! Demonstrate best practices for maintaining ethical attorney-client relationships. Uncover practical guidance for staying ethical in the digital era. Identify current litigation ethics issues facing attorneys. Discover lessons learned from recent attorney disciplinary cases. *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 May 22, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.34The 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
Best SellerTrusts4.49Finnegan is DEAD! A Walk Through a Fictional Probate Case
Finnegan O'Malley, aged 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep while attempting to break the world record for the longest continuous nap. His last will and testament was found rolled up inside his favorite leprechaun-shaped cookie jar. You're advising his long-suffering nephew Seamus, who nearly fainted when he realized the extent of his duties as a personal representative. Follow this slightly whimsical yet no less legally enlightening case from start to conclusion and let it prepare you for the daily toils and troubles of probate practice. Register today! See the ridiculous extent of Finnegan's estate and get tips for inventory and management. Learn what to do with creditor claims, even wildly outlandish ones. Follow the very real probate timeline and deadlines to ensure timely administration. Understand tax-reporting requirements in probate. Discover how to predict, prevent, and resolve common (and sometimes slightly absurd) disputes. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member attorney Louis Silverman.
Recorded April 29, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
Best SellerReal Estate4.59Transferring 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 Credits4.57Legal 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 & Negligence4.66Personal 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 SellerBusiness & Securities Law4.69LLC Operating Agreements: Start to Finish
Drafting an airtight LLC agreement is the best way to protect your client from future disputes and litigation. Gain a better understanding of what should be taken into consideration and what crucial provisions need to be included in your agreements to ensure a favorable outcome in settlement or court if member conflicts arise. Register today! Get a step-by-step walkthrough of details to consider when drafting an LLC agreement. Gain a better understanding of formation provisions in the operating agreement. Identify practical implications of majority, super-majority and unanimity voting. Learn different options for tax entity selection. Increase your knowledge of transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, impasse (put/call) capital call and dissolution provisions. Receive practical advice for common ethical issues that may arise, including conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues.
Recorded April 30, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 55 minutes
OnDemand Illinois CLE Courses
Maximize your time and flexibility with NBI's on-demand Illinois CLE courses. Our convenient online platform allows you to access high-quality legal education whenever and wherever it suits you best. With a wide variety of courses to choose from, you can easily find the topics that align with your professional interests and practice areas in Illinois. NBI's on-demand courses are designed and taught by experienced legal professionals, ensuring that you receive the same level of expertise and insight as our live courses. By opting for our on-demand Illinois CLE courses, you can balance your busy schedule while still investing in your professional growth and meeting your continuing education requirements.
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