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Trusts4.62Legal 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 SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.52The 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.
Recorded April 22, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 1 minute
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.78May it Please the Court: Professionalism and the Bench
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 represent the interests of my client with vigor and will seek the most expeditious and least costly solutions to problems, resolving disputes through negotiation whenever possible. - The American Inns of Court Professional Creed Judges witness firsthand the best and worst of attorney professionalism in the courtroom. How does a judge's perception of an attorney's conduct influence rulings? What happens when professionalism breaks down - whether from opposing counsel or even the Bench itself? In this essential program, a panel of judges will offer candid insights into courtroom professionalism, expectations, and strategies for maintaining integrity in adversarial settings. Secure your spot by registering today! Gain a judge's perspective on professionalism and courtroom decorum. Learn how unprofessional conduct can affect your reputation, case strategy, and judicial decisions. Develop strategies for addressing incivility from opposing counsel - or even the Bench - while maintaining ethical obligations.
Recorded April 16, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Personal Injury & Negligence4.71Managing 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.
Recorded April 14, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Best SellerEthics & Specialty Credits4.59Attorney 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.
Recorded March 31, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 55 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.16Practicing 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 Credits4.53Lights, 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 CreditsBreach of Trust: Preserving Confidentiality in the Wake of a Cyberattack
Picture this: You clicked on an email that you thought was from a vendor and entered your login credentials. In reality, it was a phishing attack, and now the hacker has access to your client's information. Not only are you facing regulatory fines, but also, your client's trust in you has completely eroded. Are you prepared to handle this type of fallout? In this practical course, our expert faculty bring you up to speed on evolving cybersecurity laws and reveal best practices for safeguarding client data. Minimize regulatory costs and future risks - register today! Stay informed of the latest cyber threats targeting attorneys. Examine best practices for implementing cybersecurity policies. Identify key steps to take when responding to a confidentiality breach. *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 15, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsSocial Media Marketing: Keeping Ethics Front and Center
In today's legal landscape, it's near impossible to grow your practice without advertising your services online. However, engaging with current and prospective clients in electronic communications introduces a whole new host of risks. Are you doing everything in your power to minimize the ethical hazards of social media and Internet use in legal practice? Join our experienced faculty as they discuss the ethics of social media marketing. Get the knowledge you need to balance effective advertising with ethical compliance - register today! Differentiate between solicitation and ethical social media advertising. Examine best practices for safeguarding attorney-client confidentiality online. Discover the ethical dos and don'ts of “friending” clients and opposing counsel. *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.OnDemand 58 minutes
Real Estate4.84Implicit Bias in Zoning and Real Estate
Zoning laws, lending practices, and other mechanisms have historically perpetuated social and economic disparities in real estate. Though the law has changed, issues and remnants yet persist. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to recognize, understand, and overcome implicit bias in zoning and real estate practices. Delve into the historical context, current challenges, and practical solutions to promote equity and inclusion through your practice - register today! Understand the damage that zoning laws have done to marginalized communities and how modern practices can help rectify past wrongs. Learn to identify and address various sources and forms of bias in real estate transactions. Explore the enduring impacts of historical and discriminatory restrictive covenants.
Recorded November 21, 2024.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
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.69Cybersecurity Duties of a Lawyer Per the Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Rule 1.1 states that a lawyer, "...shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation." But in addition to being competent, today's attorneys must maintain their competence, which in the face of lightning fast developments in technology and society can be daunting. Still it is required that attorneys, "...keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology..." -The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6 is focused on the confidentiality of Information, with part (c) stating that a lawyer, "...shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client." -The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct In an era of increasing cyber threats, attorneys must balance convenience with security while upholding their ethical duties. This course, presented by the American Inns of Court and NBI, dives into the cybersecurity responsibilities outlined in the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and explores the risks associated with email, authentication, excessive permissions, and more. Gain practical insights on how to enhance threat awareness, implement security measures, and develop an incident response plan to protect your clients and your practice. Secure your spot by registering today! Identify ethical obligations related to cybersecurity under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Recognize common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and implement best practices to mitigate risks. Develop a proactive incident response strategy to minimize damage from potential cyberattacks.
Recorded March 26, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.27The 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
Business & Securities Law4.61Legal 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
Ethics & Specialty Credits4.74Practicing Civility in Pressure-Filled Environments
Picture this: You're in the middle of court, and the judge just suggested that there's a flaw in your argument. How can you respond in a way that preserves your credibility and prevents unnecessary conflict? In this concise program, our veteran faculty dole out advice for demonstrating civility and professional behavior in high-pressure legal settings. Whether you're just starting out your legal career, or you have years of experience, you're sure to gain valuable insights from this course - register today! Identify the rudimentary causes of uncivilized behavior. Uncover practical guidance for dealing with difficult personalities. Gain tips for demonstrating professional behavior in stressful situations.
Recorded March 25, 2025.OnDemand 58 minutes
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