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Join us for Minnesota CLE’s August Webcast Extravaganza! Earn up to 34 credits, including 6 ethics and 2 elimination of bias credits, as you view live, high-quality, online programs from local and national presenters from the comfort of home, the office, or up at the lake!
The August Extravaganza includes the always popular and entertaining Day with Sean Carter series, Rock & Roll Law with Jim Jesse featuring the music of Tom Petty, and the Construction Law A to Z webcast series.
In addition, we have webcasts covering a wide range of practice areas including employment, health, civil litigation, real estate, updates on new Supreme Court rulings and new Minnesota laws. In short, the August Webcast Extravaganza is truly an incredible value – sign up today and view them all!
Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Trust and Credibility: How to Build It, How to Regain It
Trust is the foundation of any effective relationship. Trust plays a crucial role in creating productive collaborations, retaining clients, resolving issues, and winning cases. To be trustworthy is to act with integrity, to show yourself as dependable, to consistently do the right thing, and ultimately, demonstrate that you can be counted on to keep your commitments. However, as this last item points out, trust is also in the eye of the beholder. How do you consistently build trust and credibility? How do you regain credibility if a person feels trust is harmed? In a complex, fast-paced, and vastly changing context, subtle indiscretions like shading the truth or underdelivering on commitments can erase hard-earned credibility. With each action and decision that you or team members demonstrate, you either help or harm trust and credibility. Presenter Carolien Moors will discuss Steven Covey’s 13 trust-building behaviors, Kouzes’ and Posner’s six A’s of restoring credibility, and other frameworks that support trust-building with your clients, team members, and stakeholders.
– Carolien Moors; HardTalk Biz Coaching
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota Legislative Update 2023
Join attorney and MSBA Lobbyist Bryan Lake, Representative Kelly Moller, and Senator Ron Latz as they discuss the highlights from the prolific 2023 Minnesota legislative session. Find out what you need to know about the session and Minnesota’s newly enacted laws.
– Bryan T. Lake; The Law Office of Bryan Lake PLLC
– Representative Kelly Moller; Minnesota House of Representatives
– Senator Ron Latz; Minnesota Senate
Thursday, August 3, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Construction A to Z: Guide to the Industry
As the first installment of the Construction Law A to Z series, this Guide to the Industry provides a useful overview and sets the stage as we prepare to dive in to the deeper material. Learn the terms that lawyers need to know, who the key players are in the industry, and the various roles that attorneys play in this multi-faceted area.
– Corey S. Bronczyk; Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala
– Nicholas G. Strafaccia; Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala
Friday, August 4, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Don’t Be a Stupid Cupid: The Ethical Imperative to Not Mix Business and Pleasure
To be an effective advocate, a lawyer must maintain a fair degree of dispassionate objectivity. The lawyer who becomes personally involved in the representation does the client a disservice. This is even more true for the lawyer who becomes personally involved with the client. In this presentation, legal humorist Sean Carter will explain the importance of avoiding this most basic conflict of interest and will relay the tragic (but sometimes fascinating) tales of lawyers who learned this lesson too late.
– Sean Carter; Humorist at Law
Friday, August 4, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Keep Your Hands Out of the Client's Cookie Jar: Avoiding Trust Accounting Violations
One of the fundamental principles of legal ethics can be summed up as "Keep your hands off the money." And while this is gross oversimplification of the legal ethics rules, it is true that this breach of fiduciary trust is among the gravest transgressions that a lawyer can make. Moreover, as it is one of the most heavily punished violations, it often starts a cascading effect of rule-breaking as lawyers desperately attempt to avoid detection. As a result, it never hurts to review this all-important ethical limitation on lawyer conduct.
– Sean Carter; Humorist at Law
Friday, August 4, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
You’re a Lawyer Not a Fighter: The Ethical Imperative to Remain Peaceful at All Times
Lawyers serve a vital role in society – to help others resolve their disputes peacefully. And while lawyers do so through use of the adversarial process, we must not ever lose sight of the fact that we are not "fighting" for our clients. We are striving to help them reach a peaceful solution to their problem. Sadly, quite often, lawyers get so hung up in the confrontational manner of depositions, cross-examinations, contract negotiations, and the like, that we develop a "fighting" mentality. This mentality does not serve the best of interest of our clients and nor does it serve our personal or professional interests.
– Sean Carter; Humorist at Law
Friday, August 4, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
I Think, Therefore, I am…Biased: How the Natural Tendency to Form Biases Manifests Itself in the Legal Profession
The human brain is wired to recognize patterns and make generalizations, even those based on faulty or incomplete information. And contrary to popular opinion, lawyers are human as well, and are just as susceptible to forming biases and acting upon them. And it does not require that we harbor ill will or animus toward other people. In fact, most often, our biases are not even our own, but rather those that have been taught to us. In this eye-opening presentation, Sean Carter will use videos to show just how easy it is to form biases, how they manifest themselves in the way we treat clients, colleagues and opposing parties, and most importantly, how we can reduce the effect of these biases by recognizing and compensating for them.
– Sean Carter; Humorist at Law
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Construction A to Z: Key Contract Clauses and Considerations
This presentation will provide practice tips and sample clauses from the perspective of owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
– Blake R. Nelson; Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Medical Device and Pharma Update 2023 – A Look at What’s Happening on the Hill and at the FDA
This session will discuss important medical device and pharmaceutical related legislative activities and new regulatory initiatives from the past year. Learn what changes are coming and how they can impact the healthcare industry.
– Ralph F. Hall; University of Minnesota Law School, Saint Paul; Leavitt Partners, Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
An Ounce of Prevention – Proactive Steps to Help Protect Health Data Amid the Rise in Ransomware Attacks
With an eye on the rise in ransomware attacks and what that means for your clients who handle health data, Jennifer Coates and Bob Cattanach share practical insights and “how to’s” in planning for prevention. Topics will include:
– Robert E. Cattanach; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
– Jennifer R. Coates; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Thursday, August 10, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Construction A to Z: Warranties and Right to Inspect and Repair
This presentation will begin with a brief overview of construction warranties in Minnesota, followed by an in-depth discussion of a builder’s right to inspect and repair a defect, as well as the parties’ joint obligation to preserve evidence.
– Mark W. Vyvyan; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
The New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law in Minnesota
One of the many new laws to come out of the 2023 legislative session is the paid family and medical leave law. Beginning in 2026, all employers and employees in the state will contribute to the program and employees will become eligible to receive benefits under the new law. Join Amy Boyle and Nicole Truso for a closer look at the finer points of this consequential new law.
– Amy E. Boyle; MJSB Employment Justice LLP
– Nicole A. Truso; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Friday, August 11, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
The Pros and Cons of the Minnesota Non-Compete Prohibition Statute…With an Extra Helping of the Cons
Minnesota’s nearly complete ban of non-compete agreements took effect on July 1. New non-competes are out, but employers are still able to utilize nondisclosure agreements to protect their trade secrets or other confidential information, and non-solicitation agreements are available to prevent workers from soliciting clients if they move to another job. However, some folks are of the opinion that the Legislature went too far with this legislation, and the alternative routes to protecting valuable company secrets and assets are not sufficient enough to be effective. William Pentelovitch joins us to outline the reasons why he believes that this new statutory framework creates a dangerous environment for innovation in Minnesota, as well as clues us in on the drafting problems with the statute itself and the probable unconstitutionality of one of its provisions.
– William Z. Pentelovitch; Maslon LLP
Friday, August 11, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Tyler v. Hennepin County: Invoking the Magna Carta to Combat “Home Equity Theft”
The Supreme Court recently ruled on a case out of Hennepin County involving the seizure and subsequent sale of real property for unpaid property taxes. The County sold Geraldine Tyler’s home for $40k to satisfy a $15k bill. Instead of returning the remaining $25k, the County kept it. The question the Court addressed was whether this act constituted a taking of property without just compensation, in violation of the Fifth Amendment.
– Katherine M. Swenson; Greene Espel PLLP
– John M. Baker; Greene Espel PLLP
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Rock & Roll Law: Stop Draggin’ My Art Around – Music Copyright Law through Tom Petty
This presentation is a replay of a webcast originally presented June 28, 2023.
Join Jim Jesse for a rollicking review of all things legal AND rock & roll by analyzing music copyright issues through the music and career of Tom Petty! After a career spent practicing law, publishing books, and writing and recording music, Jim has the insider’s view of music copyright law and ethical issues when representing bands and artists. Learn valuable lessons from the trenches and enjoy some music along the way!
– Jim Jesse; Rock N’ Roll Law
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Construction A to Z: Litigating Construction Disputes
Construction litigation can involve many different parties, theories, claims, and defenses. Learn about important statute of limitations deadlines, common pleadings, typical motions, working with experts, indemnity and defense considerations, and settlement negotiations from two experienced practitioners.
– Mark R. Becker; Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A.
– Matthew T. Collins; Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A.
Friday, August 18, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
2023 Minnesota Tax Update
On May 24, 2023, the Minnesota legislature enacted many new tax laws resulting in the most expansive change to the Minnesota tax code in years. This presentation will focus on the corporate and individual Minnesota income tax changes as well as pass-through and sales tax changes that tax practitioners need to know.
– Thomas McCarr; PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Friday, August 18, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Construction A to Z: Regulatory and Compliance Framework and the Administrative Hearing Process
Learn about the important role that the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry plays in the construction arena – from construction codes to contractor licensing and enforcement as well as the contractor recovery fund. Also hear from the Attorney General’s Office on the basics of the administrative hearing process.
– Anthony W. Thompson; MN Department of Labor & Industry
– Kelly M. Cooper; MN Department of Labor & Industry
– Sean O’Neil; MN Department of Labor & Industry
– Christopher M. Kaisershot; Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
Friday, August 18, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Construction A to Z: Hot Topics from the General Counsel Perspective
General counsel from several local companies discuss ongoing and recent "hot topics" within the construction world.
– Paul S. Almen; Associate General Counsel, Ryan Companies
– Andrew J. Budish; Chief Legal Officer, Blattner Company
– Jennifer A. Thompson; Regional General Counsel, Ames Construction
– Patrick D. Whiting; Corporate Counsel, Kraemer North America
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
What a Big New False Claims Act Decision at the U.S. Supreme Court May Mean for Your Healthcare Clients – Schutte v. SuperValu
This past April, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in the most significant False Claims Act to reach the high court in recent years examining the scienter requirement in the FCA. This session will discuss the Court’s ruling, the impact of the decision, and practical tips on how to navigate False Claims issues for your clients.
– Thomas Beimers; Hogan Lovells
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Employment Law Issues in Healthcare – Including New Developments in Non-Competes
This session will discuss important employment law developments and how they will impact the healthcare industry. Additionally, learn about recent developments in non-competes and how to move forward with key practice pointers.
– Sara G. McGrane; Felhaber Larson
– Lawrence P. Schaefer; Schaefer Halleen LLC
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Construction A to Z: Mechanics’ Liens, Payment Bonds, and Other Ways to Protect Your Right to Payment
Mechanics’ liens are a unique statutory remedy that can help contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers recover unpaid monies on construction projects. However, the statutory elements require special care and attention to detail. Learn the ins and outs of mechanics’ lien law and alternative methods to protect rights to payment for work performed.
– Thomas J. Radio; Felhaber Larson
Friday, August 25, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Expungement Law Update
Join Kelly and Kate for an overview of the recent changes to expungement law in Minnesota.
– Kelly J. Keegan; Keegan Law Office
– Kate Polman; Keegan Law Office
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Elimination of Bias: Help for Colleagues in Crisis – Recognizing and Responding to Impairment and Other Challenges in the Legal Profession
This program is designed for colleagues and managers who may observe changes in behavior that give rise to concerns. It discusses how to recognize and obtain help when you, a work colleague, or another professional colleague may have substance use, mental health, or other issues that affect behavior, conduct, and performance. Topics include understanding the issues, special considerations for remote work, approaching the lawyer (including interventions), arranging assistance such as treatment, and practice management issues during and following a reduced work schedule or leave of absence. Colleagues can save careers, families, and lives by taking action.
– Joan Bibelhausen; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Construction A to Z: Insurance and Risk Assessment
Knowing which type of insurance is needed for a particular project is very important when assessing risk, budgeting, and complying with the law. To help explain the specialized world of construction insurance, we are joined by an insurance coverage attorney and an in-house risk manager to discuss the types of insurance policies available and what they cover.
– Gregory D. Podolak; Saxe, Doernberger & Vita
– Sue Ritchie; Ames Construction
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
What Employers Need to Know About Minnesota’s New Marijuana Laws
First it was illegal across the board, then it was approved for certain medicinal purposes, and now adult recreational cannabis use is legal in Minnesota (but still illegal under federal law). This shifting playing field is full of potential land-mines for employers who are not up to speed on what is and what is not allowed when it comes to drug testing, hiring and firing, job safety, and overall company drug and alcohol policies.
– Grant T. Collins; Felhaber Larson
– Penelope J. Phillips; Felhaber Larson
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
First Look at Minnesota’s Ban of PFAS
The Minnesota Legislature recently passed, and Governor Walz signed into law, arguably the broadest PFAS ban in the country. The law bans the sale of certain products containing intentionally added PFAS and will impose certain reporting requirements on manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS. Join Betsy and Lindsey as they provide background on PFAS and PFAS-related legal developments and discuss Minnesota’s new law and the corresponding compliance considerations and implementation challenges.
– Lindsey Remakel; Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
– Elizabeth H. Schmiesing; Winthrop & Weinstine
Thursday, August 31, 2023
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Construction A to Z: Using Arbitration to Settle Disputes
Arbitration is the most common form of dispute resolution in the construction industry, largely because of the ability to minimize costs and delays. In this session, you will hear from an experienced panel of construction arbitration participants and arbitrators about the fundamental aspects of the arbitration process and tips to help you become a better advocate.
– Robert J. Huber; Huber ADR Services
– Paul S. Jacobsen; Jacobsen Law Office
– Kristine A. Kubes; Kubes Law Office
– Caryn A. Boisen; Larson King LLP
Thursday, August 31, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Ethics: Why You Should Think Twice About Nonprofit Board Service
Attorneys are frequently approached by nonprofit organizations looking for board members. Not only because they think all attorneys are well off, but because free legal advice is sure to follow. Should you be flattered or frightened? This session focuses on understanding the risk of wearing two hats (attorney and board member), how to avoid running afoul of professional responsibility rules and questions to ask before you get involved.
– Jess Birken; Birken Law Office
– Eric T. Cooperstein; Law Office of Eric T. Cooperstein
$595
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This package provides 34.0 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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Trust and Credibility: How to Build It, How to Regain It
1.0 standard CLE credit
Minnesota Legislative Update 2023
1.0 standard CLE credit
Construction A to Z: Guide to the Industry
1.0 standard CLE credit
Don’t Be a Stupid Cupid: The Ethical Imperative to Not Mix Business and Pleasure
1.0 ethics credit
Keep Your Hands Out of the Client's Cookie Jar: Avoiding Trust Accounting Violations
1.0 ethics credit
You’re a Lawyer Not a Fighter: The Ethical Imperative to Remain Peaceful at All Times
1.0 ethics credit
I Think, Therefore, I am…Biased: How the Natural Tendency to Form Biases Manifests Itself in the Legal Profession
1.0 elimination of bias credit
Construction A to Z: Key Contract Clauses and Considerations
1.0 standard CLE credit
Medical Device and Pharma Update 2023 – A Look at What’s Happening on the Hill and at the FDA
1.0 standard CLE credit
An Ounce of Prevention – Proactive Steps to Help Protect Health Data Amid the Rise in Ransomware Attacks
1.0 standard CLE credit
Construction A to Z: Warranties and Right to Inspect and Repair
1.0 standard CLE credit
The New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law in Minnesota
1.0 standard CLE credit
The Pros and Cons of the Minnesota Non-Compete Prohibition Statute…With an Extra Helping of the Cons
1.0 standard CLE credit
Tyler v. Hennepin County: Invoking the Magna Carta to Combat “Home Equity Theft”
1.0 standard CLE credit
Rock & Roll Law: Stop Draggin’ My Art Around – Music Copyright Law through Tom Petty
6.0 standard CLE credits, including 2.0 ethics credits
Construction A to Z: Litigating Construction Disputes
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
2023 Minnesota Tax Update
1.0 standard CLE credit
Construction A to Z: Regulatory and Compliance Framework and the Administrative Hearing Process
1.0 standard CLE credit
Construction A to Z: Hot Topics from the General Counsel Perspective
1.0 standard CLE credit
What a Big New False Claims Act Decision at the U.S. Supreme Court May Mean for Your Healthcare Clients – Schutte v. SuperValu
1.0 standard CLE credit
Employment Law Issues in Healthcare – Including New Developments in Non-Competes
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
Construction A to Z: Mechanics’ Liens, Payment Bonds, and Other Ways to Protect Your Right to Payment
1.0 standard CLE credit
Expungement Law Update
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Elimination of Bias: Help for Colleagues in Crisis – Recognizing and Responding to Impairment and Other Challenges in the Legal Profession
1.0 elimination of bias credit
Construction A to Z: Insurance and Risk Assessment
1.0 standard CLE credit
What Employers Need to Know About Minnesota’s New Marijuana Laws
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
First Look at Minnesota’s Ban of PFAS
1.0 standard CLE credit
Construction A to Z: Using Arbitration to Settle Disputes
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 ADR credit
Ethics: Why You Should Think Twice About Nonprofit Board Service
1.0 ethics credit
