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This Minnesota CLE webcast series serves as a companion piece to the Minnesota Courtroom Evidence Deskbook and focuses on fundamental concepts. Join the Deskbook authors as they discuss the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, including: scope and purpose of the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, judicial notice and presumptions, witness examination rules, opinion testimony, privilege, and social media evidence.
ADDED BENEFIT: All series purchasers will receive a free 1-year subscription to the LinkedLaw edition of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota Courtroom Evidence Deskbook.Tuesday, October 15, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)
Foundations of Evidence: Scope, Purpose, and Rulings + Judicial Notice and Presumptions
Minnesota Courtroom Evidence Deskbook authors Judge Diane Bratvold and Dawn Van Tassel will provide a review and analysis of a host of Minnesota Rules of Evidence, including:
– Honorable Diane Bratvold; Minnesota Court of Appeals
– Dawn C. Van Tassel; Van Tassel Law Firm LLC
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)
Foundations of Evidence: Social Media Evidence
The impact of social media platforms cannot be ignored. They are influencing how people communicate and how lawyers litigate. As is often the case, technological innovation has outpaced the law. However, the law is catching up. Join Jevon and Peter as they analyze some of the evidentiary considerations that courts have grappled with when it comes to social media in litigation.
– Jevon C. Bindman; Maslon LLP
– Peter Doely; Maslon LLP
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)
Foundations of Evidence: Witness Examination Rules
Lawyers are better advocates when they understand the policy reasons behind the witness examination rules. Fundamentally, these rules should be construed and applied to facilitate a search for the truth, guarantee a fair trial, and protect witnesses from harassment. Join Judge Wahl for an insightful discussion of how Article 6 of the Minnesota Rules of Evidence furthers these goals and how they can help you become a better advocate.
– Honorable Edward T. Wahl; Hennepin County District Court
Thursday, October 24, 2019
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)
Foundations of Evidence: Opinions and Expert Testimony
Opinion testimony, whether given by lay witnesses or by a seasoned expert, is often a critical component of modern trial advocacy. Minnesota Rules of Evidence 701 – 706 serve as a check upon the admissibility of evidence that can be very persuasive to a fact finder. Join Brian Kluk for a closer look at these rules.
– Brian J. Kluk; McCollum Crowley Moschet Miller & Laak, Ltd.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME)
Foundations of Evidence: Privilege
Minnesota’s privilege statute is intended to protect special relationships that are based upon confidentiality, free communication, and trust; however, this protection is not unbridled. The courts will and do control the applicability of privileges. This presentation addresses Minnesota’s privilege statute, the Minnesota courts’ interpretation of it, and federal treatment of the various privileges.
– Kari Berman; Cozen O’Connor
– Tina Syring; Cozen O’Connor
$225
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
This package provides 5.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
Click titles for credit status and individual event codes.
Foundations of Evidence: Scope, Purpose, and Rulings + Judicial Notice and Presumptions
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
Foundations of Evidence: Social Media Evidence
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
Foundations of Evidence: Witness Examination Rules
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
Foundations of Evidence: Opinions and Expert Testimony
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
Foundations of Evidence: Privilege
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
