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8 Federal Court Traps That Cost Lawyers Cases

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1.5 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1.5 Total
OnDemand
1 hours 30 minutes
Joseph Kravec
Ruairi McDonnell
With Joseph N. Kravec Jr. from Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC + 1 other
Recorded August 12, 2026.
Product ID 102261

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Overview

Avoid the Blind Spots That Undermine Federal Advocacy

Federal court can feel like a minefield even for experienced litigators. This fast‑paced session breaks down the eight traps that most often derail attorneys in federal practice - from jurisdictional missteps to briefing failures - and shows you how to avoid them with confidence. You'll walk away with practical strategies, sharper instincts, and a clearer understanding of what federal judges expect. Register today!

  • Draft complaints that survive Twombly/Iqbal, with facts that meet modern plausibility standards.
  • Preserve critical defenses by navigating Rule 12(b)'s strict waiver rules.
  • Run discovery the federal way, with proportionality, precision, and airtight Rule 26 compliance.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Misunderstanding Federal Jurisdiction
  2. The Twombly/Iqbal Plausibility Pitfall
  3. Rule 12(b) "Use it or Lose it" Waivers
  4. Motions: Ignoring Local Rules, Standing Orders, and Chambers Practices
  5. Mishandling the Rule 16 Scheduling Order
  6. Treating Federal Discovery Like State Court Discovery
  7. Summary Judgment Traps
  8. Writing Briefs That Judges Can't - or Won't - Read

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1.5 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 2 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1.5 Total

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1.5: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of credit, which includes 1.50 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1.5: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of credit, which includes 1.50 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 1.5: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.50 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1.5: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.50 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1.5: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.50 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 1.5: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.50 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 1.5: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 2: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 2.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 2: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 2.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1.5: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.50 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1.5: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.50 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.50 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Florida CLE - 2: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 2.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Video Download - Florida CLE - 2: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 2.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Georgia CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 1.5: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 1.5: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.50 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 1.50 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Illinois CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.50 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 1.50 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 1.50 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Kentucky CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 1.50 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and qualifies for 1.50 credits, including 0.0 ethics credits.

Maine CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.8: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.80 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.8: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.80 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 1.50 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 1.50 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.50 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1.5: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.50 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 1.5: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 1.5: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 1.8: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.80 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 1.8: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.80 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits
  • 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 1.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.50 credit hours. 1.5 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 1.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.50 credit hours. 1.5 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.50 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.50 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 2: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 2.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 2: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 2.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1.5: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 1.5: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 1.50 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 1.5: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 1.50 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.50 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Texas CLE - 1.5: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.50 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 1.5: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.50 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Utah CLE - 1.5: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 1.5: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.50 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.50 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1.5: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.50 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 1.5: This program qualifies for 1.50 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 1.50 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1.5: Approved for 1.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.8 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.8: This program qualifies for 1.80 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.8: This program qualifies for 1.80 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 1.5 Total Credits

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 1.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 1.5: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 1.5: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 2: This course qualifies for 2.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1.5: This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1.5: This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1.5: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 1.50 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1.5: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.50 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.50 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1.5: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.50 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.50 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

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OnDemand - NFPA - 0: NBI, Inc. is an NFPA-approved CLE provider. As such, members can claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. The course duration is 90 minutes, which includes 0 minutes of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 0: NBI, Inc. is an NFPA-approved CLE provider. As such, members can claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. The course duration is 90 minutes, which includes 0 minutes of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1.5: This course qualifies for 1.50 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
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  1. 8 Federal Court Traps That Cost Lawyers Cases

    1. Misunderstanding Federal Jurisdiction
    2. The Twombly/Iqbal Plausibility Pitfall
    3. Rule 12(b) "Use it or Lose it" Waivers
    4. Motions: Ignoring Local Rules, Standing Orders, and Chambers Practices
    5. Mishandling the Rule 16 Scheduling Order
    6. Treating Federal Discovery Like State Court Discovery
    7. Summary Judgment Traps
    8. Writing Briefs That Judges Can't - or Won't - Read

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Joseph N Kravec Jr.
Joseph N.
Kravec, Jr.
Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC
Ruairi McDonnell
Ruairi
McDonnell
Feinstein Doyle Payne Kravec, LLC
Speaker bio
Joseph N Kravec Jr.

Joseph N. Kravec, Jr.

Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC
Joseph Kravec

is a partner at Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC, where he focuses his practice on complex class action litigation representing insureds, borrowers, consumers, investors, employees, and retirees in nationwide and multi-state matters. Mr. Kravec has more than 30 years of experience serving as lead or co-lead counsel in numerous class actions across federal and state courts throughout the United States and has helped recover nearly $3 billion in benefits for millions of class members from major corporations, including insurance companies and financial institutions. He has earned an "AV Preeminent" peer review rating and has been recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, reflecting his high level of legal ability, ethical standards, and leadership in civil plaintiff litigation. Courts have consistently acknowledged his significant experience, diligence, and effectiveness in managing complex litigation, including high-stakes, multi-year class actions involving extensive motion practice and settlement negotiations. Mr. Kravec is actively involved in the legal community and has contributed as a speaker, moderator, and author on topics related to class action and insurance litigation. Mr. Kravec is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as before multiple United States District Courts, United States Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. 

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Ruairi McDonnell

Ruairi McDonnell

Feinstein Doyle Payne Kravec, LLC
Ruairi McDonnell

is a Partner with Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec, LLC who practices in ERISA and employee benefits, labor and employment, and class action cases. He practices in the firms class action litigation group since 2014. Mr. McDonnell earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He served as a Research Editor on the University's Law Review, where he published the Note The Vice of Prudence: Judicial Abstention and the Case of Al-Aulaqi v. Obama. Mr. McDonnell recently co-authored The Constitutional Limitations of Public Employee Pension Legislation, Revisited, The Public Lawyer, Summer 2017 (with William T. Payne, Esq. and Joel R. Hurt, Esq.) He is admitted to practice law before the courts of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the Third, Sixth, and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals.

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