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  • January 19, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: 2021 Immigration Law Update

    Join us from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 from the comfort of your home or office as we offer a comprehensive update on the executive actions, legislative changes, and caselaw developments that will impact U.S. immigration law in 2020/2021. Immigration law attorneys, general practitioners, and new lawyers with basic to intermediate practice experience who attend this online program will better understand: the immigration law changes that took place throughout 2020; how the presidential election will impact immigration law; the changes to be aware of in immigration enforcement standards, including the new executive orders on interior security and border enforcement; the issues relating to the Public Charge Rule and designation; and changes effecting refugees, asylum and special immigrant juveniles.

  • January 13, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: 2021 Traffic Law and Legislative Update

    Join us from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 to get the legislative updates you need to advise your clients on key areas of traffic law. Criminal defense counsel, prosecutors, traffic law attorneys, general practitioners, and young lawyers with all levels of practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: how traffic law and criminal law are being impacted by the recreational use of marijuana; the changes due to bail reform, as well as criminal and traffic assessments and costs; the latest DUI and summary suspension case law changes; and how the recent changes might affect your clients and your practice.

  • January 7, 2021 | CLE
    CLE: The Nuts and Bolts of Adoption—What is Adoption?

    Join us from the comfort of your home or office from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20 for an in-depth look at the Illinois adoption process. Child law attorneys, family law counsel, general practitioners, and new lawyers with basic practice experience who attend this online seminar will better understand: the statutes governing adoption law in Illinois; the different types of Illinois adoption options; the adoption law nuances to be aware of; and much more.

  • December 30, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Bullies in the Workplace—Legal Implications and Recommended Solutions

    The existence of bullies in the workplace is all too real and comes complete with legal implications for employers. But solutions do exist, and you need to know how to help your clients when they come to you for advice.

  • December 16, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Grow Your Practice in 2021—Actions You Need to Take Now

    Join this important discussion led by attorney and Atticus practice advisor Steve Riley from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, which will focus on how to ramp up for the challenges your practice will face next year. Steve will review several proven time management and marketing strategies to help you maximize production on your 2021 workdays, protect your free time, and develop new clients.

  • December 9, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Illinois’ Secure Choice Act—Requirements and Penalties for Retirement Plans

    Join us from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 7 for "Illinois’ Secure Choice Act: Requirements & Penalties for Retirement Plans."

    Get the information you need to effectively advise your clients on how the Illinois Secure Choice Act fills a void for employers who don’t want to administer their own retirement plan for employees. Corporate law attorneys, employee benefits lawyers, general practitioners, and any attorney who advises companies on the employment law aspects of their business who attend this online seminar will better understand: what the Illinois Secure Choice Act is and it’s requirements; the financial penalties for not making the Secure Choice Savings Program available to employees if a retirement plan is not being offered; how the program helps Illinois employees save for retirement and avoid living their retirement years in poverty; how the Secure Choice Act Program was implemented; the number of Illinois citizens who have enrolled in the program so far, as well as the plan assets of participants; and the potential legal problems the program could face.

  • December 4, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Special Education Dispute Resolution Procedures

    Join us from noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 for in-depth look at the dispute resolution options available to parents, students, and school districts in special education matters. School attorneys, general practitioners, and education counsel with all levels of practice experience will benefit from the information provided by our three attorney speakers, all of whom has significant experience in this field. A discussion on recent developments, legislation, and COVID-19 measures are is also included.

  • November 30, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets

    In an effort to safeguard a company’s intellectual property, employees are oftentimes required to sign non-competition and non-solicitation provisions in their employment agreements or in separate agreements limited to certain types of restrictive covenants. Don’t miss this three-part online series that gives you the information you need to advise your clients on restrictive covenants and trade secrets.

  • November 23, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Protecting Your Law Firm—A Checklist of Appropriate Insurance Coverages

    Even though attorneys worry about claims of legal malpractice, they are not the only insurable threat to the financial stability of law firms. Attorneys must recognize other risks of loss, which they frequently—and unwittingly—ignore. Attorneys should have a working understanding of the insurance coverages that are available to mitigate against these risks. While legal malpractice insurance will be discussed, this online seminar focuses on an in-depth discussion of the various types of insurance that can be purchased by law firms to protect their myriad risk of loss along with an overview of the marketplace in Illinois for such insurance.

  • November 17, 2020 | CLE
    CLE: Intellectual Property 101 Series

    Don’t miss the remainder of this online series that explores everything you need to know about trademark law, patents, licensing, protecting your client’s identifiable information, the ethics issues to be aware of, and what happens when your client tries to register a scandalous trademark!