CIVIL APPEALS A TO Z WEBCAST SERIES
Live Webcast Package
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$295.00
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Civil Appeals A to Z Webcast Series

The Civil Appeals A to Z Webcast Series provides an excellent opportunity for the new or seasoned practitioner alike to hear from trusted and experienced litigators, Court of Appeals judges, and Minnesota Supreme Court Justices on fundamental principles of appellate practice in Minnesota. You don’t want to miss this one – register today and join us online for this valuable webcast series.

ADDED BENEFIT: All attendees will receive a complimentary electronic copy of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota Appellate Procedure Summary Guide.

Times listed are Central Time.

Thursday, August 4, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Post-Trial Motions
At the conclusion of a trial and after the decision has been rendered, it is time to file the post-trial motions. It is vitally important for lawyers to know and understand what post-trial motions are necessary to preserve a claimed error for appeal. Join Jeff Markowitz for an in-depth discussion of the relationship between motions at the trial court level and a subsequent appeal.
– Jeffrey Markowitz; Arthur Chapman


Thursday, August 11, 2022
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Perfecting the Appeal or Filing a Writ
The Minnesota appellate court system has precise procedural steps and specific timing rules. Make sure you know these rules and how to locate them so that you are in compliance with each and every appeal you make or respond to.
– Erik F. Hansen; Burns & Hansen, P.A.
– Elizabeth M. Cadem; Burns & Hansen, P.A.


Friday, August 12, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Writing the Brief
What should be included in an effective appellate brief? Where do you start? How do you know when you are done editing? What are the deadlines and rules of service? These questions and many more will be covered in this practical session.
– Alethea M. Huyser; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
– Mahesha P. Subbaraman; Subbaraman PLLC
– Lisa Lodin Peralta; Minnesota Attorney General’s Office


Monday, August 15, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Rescheduled for:
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Jurisdiction, Justiciability, Standard of Review, and Scope of Review
Chris Bowman will explain how you can answer these important foundational questions:

  • Is there jurisdiction for an appeal?
  • What can be reviewed?
  • What standard of review applies?

– Christopher W. Bowman; Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.


Tuesday, August 16, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Appellate Motion Practice
In order to effectively utilize the advantages of motion practice in front of Minnesota’s appellate courts, litigators need to know the dos and don’ts of how to make and oppose motions. Our experienced panel provides a guide to motion practice at the appellate level.
– Chief Judge Susan Segal; Minnesota Court of Appeals
– Judge Jill Halbrooks; Minnesota Court of Appeals 
– John M. Baker; Greene Espel PLLP
– Thomas H. Boyd; Winthrop & Weinstine PA


Thursday, August 18, 2022
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Appellate Ethics
An appellate attorney must successfully navigate the appellate rules without neglecting ethical obligations both to the court and to the client. While the same ethical rules apply to lawyers in district court, the issues presented by these rules often have a far different impact in the appellate courts.
– Erica Holzer; Maslon LLP
– Karin Ciano; Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
– Adam Petras; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office


Thursday, August 18, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Oral Argument
Michael Goodwin discusses the art of oral argument and what you need to know to put your best foot forward when arguing at Minnesota’s appellate courts.
– Michael P. Goodwin; Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General


Tuesday, August 23, 2022
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Judicial Perspectives – Minnesota Court of Appeals
Hear from judges at the Minnesota Court of Appeals on important topics concerning civil appeals – briefs, oral arguments, motions, and more.
– Judge Kevin G. Ross; Minnesota Court of Appeals
– Judge Louise Dovre Bjorkman; Minnesota Court of Appeals
– Judge Diane B. Bratvold; Minnesota Court of Appeals
– Thomas H. Boyd; Winthrop & Weinstine (moderator)


Tuesday, August 30, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Civil Appeals A to Z: Judicial Perspectives – Minnesota Supreme Court
Justice Anderson, Justice Chutich, and Justice Moore join moderator Jon Schmidt for a valuable discussion of essential appellate topics – how to get a petition granted, effective briefing, oral argument, and more.
– Justice G. Barry Anderson; Minnesota Supreme Court
– Justice Margaret Chutich; Minnesota Supreme Court
– Justice Gordon Moore; Minnesota Supreme Court
– Jon Schmidt; Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (moderator)

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

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 9.0 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.

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Civil Appeals A to Z: Post-Trial Motions
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Perfecting the Appeal or Filing a Writ
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Writing the Brief
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Jurisdiction, Justiciability, Standard of Review, and Scope of Review
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Appellate Motion Practice
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Appellate Ethics
1.0 ethics credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Oral Argument
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Judicial Perspectives – Minnesota Court of Appeals
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

Civil Appeals A to Z: Judicial Perspectives – Minnesota Supreme Court
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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