CLE

Improve your trial skills in this "learn-by-doing" program that covers all phases of trial work from both a plaintiff and defendant's viewpoint. The program consists of two semesters and runs approximately four months per semester. (You may start with the semester of your choice.) The program qualifies for a total of 54 hours MCLE credit, including 54* hours PMCLE credit (27 hours MCLE/27 hours PMCLE credit per semester). Class takes place each Tuesday evening from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. at the Illinois State Bar Association – Chicago Regional Office, 20 South Clark Street, Suite 900.

Fall Semester begins September 9, 2014!

Through this course, you will learn and practice new trial techniques that are most effective and consistent with the Federal Rules of Evidence and the new Illinois Rules of Evidence. Each session is audio-video taped so you can see and hear the improvements in your voice, manner and trial technique. The program has been proven to be of value whether your practice includes trying jury and non-jury cases, administrative hearings, arbitrations, or mediations. The course is taught and coordinated by Fred Lane and Scott Lane.

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A Guide to Local Government Regulation Under Illinois' New Medical Marijuana Laws

Don’t miss this live webcast on June 24th for a look at what the new medical marijuana legislation mean for your jurisdiction! Municipal lawyers, general practitioners, health care counsel, and agriculture attorneys with all levels of practice experience will benefit from the information in this seminar, which includes: a summary of the legislation and how the marijuana industry is expected to function; a description of cultivation centers and dispensaries – the two key marijuana-related businesses established by the Act; public safety considerations and policing concerns related to marijuana-related businesses; the anticipated scope of zoning and land use laws permitted by the Act; and the current landscape of local laws regarding marijuana-related businesses, including specific examples of regulations proposed or enacted by local governments.

The program is presented by the ISBA Local Government Section and qualifies for 1.0 hour MCLE credit.

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Join us in Springfieldon June 12th to celebrate Lincoln the Lawyer and earn three hours of Professional responsibility MCLE credit, including 3.0 hours Professional Responsibility credit (subject to approval)! Learn about professional responsibility from one of Illinois’ greatest lawyers, Abraham Lincoln, as you listen to the words of Lincoln and his law partner, William Herndon, through recorded reenactments of their recollections of cases, letters, speeches, and stories. The presentations are based upon historic research provided by John Lupton, Administrative Director of the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. The historic settings of the re-enactments, the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office and the Old State Capitol in Springfield, were provided courtesy of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. After each recollection, John Lupton discusses the historical context, while our distinguished panel of attorneys and judges examine how the professional responsibility issues are addressed in the 21st century practice of law. The program provides opportunities for you to engage in discussions on the issues in your practice setting.Parking is available under the Old State Capitol and in the parking garage at the corner of 6th and Madison Streets.

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Do you work with start-up companies and need a basic understanding of the various intellectual property issues that can arise? Then don’t miss this online seminar on May 27th that will help you: understand the trademark and copyright problems your client may encounter with branding; learn how to protect your client’s branding once established; familiarize your practice with patents, including what they protect, timing, and strategies to prevent inadvertent loss of patent rights before filing the application; understand trade secrets and the importance of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements; recognize intellectual property issues relating to technology, including open source code and the cloud; establish a proactive approach toward intellectual property ownership between cofounders, employees, and vendors; understand business names, domain names, promotional issues, and website content concerns.

The program qualifies for 1.5 hours MCLE credit and is presented by the ISBA Business Advice and Financial Planning Section and co-sponsored by the ISBA Intellectual Property Section.

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