Vermont Ethics CLE Courses
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal 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.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 4, 4:00 PM
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 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 SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLuck o' the Ethical Attorney: Leprechaun-Approved Legal Ethics Tips
Looking to get some ethics credit and celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Lucky for you, NBI has you covered! Join our distinguished faculty for an engaging course filled with essential guidelines for staying ethical in everyday practice. Formulate strategies for resolving conflicts, uncover practical guidance for ensuring clear and efficient legal communication, and get ready for a wee bit of fun. Your lucky charm awaits - register today! Don't get your knickers in a twist - hear tips for identifying conflicts. Follow the rainbow to a pot of confidentiality do's and don'ts. Sham-rock your legal practice with guidelines for ethical communication. Examine best practices for keeping accurate count of the gold and managing client funds.
Recorded March 17, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 1 minute
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
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 Credits20 Ethical Do's and Don'ts for Every Attorney
While most attorneys strive for professionalism throughout their practice, it can be difficult to find clear answers when stepping into one of the many grey areas that exist under the model rules today. This program walks attendees through 20 opaque, slippery, or otherwise perplexing ethical predicaments that can stump any lawyer. From billing practices to puffery, explore a wide array of common issues in a format designed to be engaging and practical for all - register today! Learn how to avoid unintentional clients and common engagement and fee agreement traps. Delve into risks presented by migrating attorneys, permissible conflicts, and waivers. Identify and overcome present-day ethics and technology challenges. Explore billing and trust fund issues that can land you in hot water. Get practical strategies for handling disputes over case strategy and withdrawing from representation.
Recorded December 31, 2024.OnDemand2 hours 57 minutes
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 CreditsLegal 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.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 5:00 PM
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
Vermont Ethics CLE Courses
Ensure your practice meets the highest ethical standards with our Vermont Ethics CLE Courses. NBI provides comprehensive courses that address key ethical issues and professional conduct guidelines. Enhance your integrity and ensure compliance with our targeted ethics training.
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