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Beat the heat with Minnesota CLE’s August Webcast Extravaganza! Earn up to 30.25 credits, including 5 Ethics, 2.5 Elimination of Bias, and 1 brand-new Mental Health and Substance Use specialty credit as you enjoy a diverse and entertaining mix of programs from popular presenters. The Extravaganza package includes the Stuart Teicher series, the Contracts A to Z series, the New Law series, as well as presentations featuring Roy Ginsburg, Joan Bibelhausen, and – new to Minnesota CLE – True Crime webcasts with Philip Bogdanoff! Register for this valuable Extravaganza series today and we’ll see you online!
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Reviving the Role of the Attorney in Residential Real Estate Transactions
Attorneys can do everything that realtors do, plus they can provide legal advice. So why don’t more people utilize the services of an attorney when making, what is for many, the most important purchase of their life? The answer to that question is varied, of course, but some of the most common reasons don’t have much basis in fact. Join Doug Miller and Prentiss Cox for a presentation that discusses the role of the attorney in residential real estate transactions as they make the case that attorneys should strive to be more involved in them.
– Douglas R. Miller; AttorneyRE
– Prentiss E. Cox; University of Minnesota Law School
Thursday, August 8, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota Legislative Update 2024
Join attorney and MSBA Lobbyist Bryan Lake, Representative Kelly Moller, and Representative Jamie Becker-Finn as they discuss the highlights of the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Find out what you need to know about the session and Minnesota’s newly enacted laws.
– Bryan Lake; The Law Office of Bryan Lake PLLC
– Representative Kelly Moller; House Public Safety Committee Chair
– Representative Jamie Becker-Finn; House Judiciary Committee Chair
Friday, August 9, 2024
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Elimination of Bias: The Legal Profession – A Culture of Loss and Undisclosed Grief
Grief and loss are life experiences that lawyers will frequently encounter, whether in their own lives or in the lives of their clients and colleagues. Yet, grief so often remains a topic that falls outside of the acceptable range of emotions that an attorney is "supposed" to feel. Join Heidi Bausch-Ryan to explore the myriad ways that grief impacts the legal profession and the convergence of the client's experience of loss with an attorney's experience of grief and loss. Heidi will discuss grief from ambiguous and collective loss, how to recognize and work with clients that are grieving, and the transformative nature of grief in one’s own life.
– Heidi Bausch-Ryan, Psy.D, LP; Vice President of Training, Care Counseling
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa Are Out to Get You!
AI is coming for lawyers, and ChatGPT is leading the way. Alexa isn’t too far behind. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, as he explores the never-ending problems with the hottest technologies out there. In this program, Mr. Teicher will:
– Stuart Teicher, Esq.; The CLE Performer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Airplane Etiquette and Attorney Ethics
There are ways to behave on an airplane, and there are ways not to behave on an airplane. It’s the same thing in the practice of law. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, as he makes comparisons between air travel and lawyering. Topics include:
– Stuart Teicher, Esq.; The CLE Performer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
What Race Car Drivers and Fighter Pilots Teach About Lawyer Mental Health
Whether it’s dealing with high pressure situations, or the need to make critical split decisions, there are a lot of similarities between lawyers, race car drivers, and fighter pilots. And there are some critical mental health lessons that lawyers can learn from those two vocations. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, as he talks about lawyer stress, substance abuse, and the importance of resilience in the practice of law.
– Stuart Teicher, Esq.; The CLE Performer
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Elimination of Bias: What the Song of the Century Teaches about Inclusion in the Law
A white man and a black woman joined forces to create the most powerful protest song in the history of modern music. "Strange Fruit" was deemed the song of the 20th Century, and the story of its creation teaches lawyers valuable lessons about inclusion in the law. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, as he explains how collaboration and friendship form the bedrock needed to create a foundation of inclusion in the practice of law.
– Stuart Teicher, Esq.; The CLE Performer
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Contracts A to Z: Mastering the Fundamentals of Drafting Contracts
A breakdown of the essential elements of contract drafting – where to begin, the three basic parts of a contract, standard provisions, and technical drafting tips.
– John R. Remakel; Monroe Moxness Berg
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Contracts A to Z: Performance, Modification, and Breach
This presentation will look at common contract performance issues, breach, and modification requirements.
– Christina K. Benson; Eckberg Lammers
– Kevin S. Sandstrom; Eckberg Lammers
Thursday, August 15, 2024
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Minnesota’s New Contract for Deed Laws: Implications and Best Practices
The 2024 Minnesota legislature passed the most significant contract for deed legislation in almost 40 years. Starting August 1, 2024, this new legislation will affect virtually all contract for deed transactions. Learn about the recently passed changes and how contract for deed transactions will be affected moving forward.
– Larry M. Wertheim; Kennedy & Graven, Chartered
Friday, August 16, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Retain Your Clients – A Roadmap to Effective, Ethical Client Service
Many lawyers forget that law is a service profession. Studies show that the most frequent reason for losing clients is poor service. And retaining clients in a volatile economy is crucial to your practice. So how do you make sure you’re providing the best service? This program will provide you with the tools you’ll need to consistently deliver exceptional service, retain and develop more business from current clients, and increase referrals. You’ll also earn ethics credit while you learn to:
Classic movie scenes illustrate and underscore the program’s principles to help you gain a competitive edge through excellent service. Satisfy your clients and your ethics requirement. The course will cover:
– Roy S. Ginsburg; Attorney Coach & Consultant
Friday, August 16, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Contracts A to Z: Termination Clauses and Remedies
Despite the parties’ best intentions at the outset of what should be a mutually beneficial relationship, contracts can go bad. The question then becomes, what can we do at the drafting stage to prepare for the potential that a contractual relationship might sour? The answer lies in drafting agreements that are realistic and flexible and that contain clearly defined and appropriate termination clauses and remedy provisions.
– Steven C. Kerbaugh; Saul Ewing LLP
Tuesday, August 20, 2024Rescheduled for:
Friday, August 30, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Learning Legal Ethics from The Lincoln Lawyer
The first season of the Lincoln Lawyer series was Netflix’s most watched English-language series globally, having made the Top 10 in 90 countries. Although we enjoyed watching the exploits of the Lincoln Lawyer, was he ethical? The goal of this program is for attorneys to review the Rules of Professional Conduct while discussing this fascinating series. To do so, we will use film clips to examine the Lincoln Lawyer’s conduct and determine whether he violated the Rules of Professional Conduct, including:
– Philip Bogdanoff; Attorney and Instructor
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Friday, August 30, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Juror Misconduct and Jury Tampering During the Murdaugh Trial
Prominent South Carolina attorney Richard Murdaugh was convicted of murder. During the trial there were allegations of juror misconduct. In this presentation, we will examine juror tampering and juror misconduct and the proper procedure, burden of proof, and remedy when misconduct is discovered. We will review juror misconduct in this case, view film clips of the hearing to remove the juror and opine as to whether the judge’s removal of the juror was proper. Whether you practice civil or criminal law, attendees will benefit from this presentation by learning about juror misconduct, jury tampering, and a litigant’s right to a fair trial with an impartial jury.
– Philip Bogdanoff; Attorney and Instructor
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Rescheduled for:
Friday, August 30, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Juror Misconduct and Jury Tampering: The Murdaugh Motion for New Trial
After prominent South Carolina attorney Richard Murdaugh was convicted of murder, he filed a motion for new trial alleging that the clerk of courts tampered with the jury by advising them not to believe his testimony and pressuring them to reach a quick guilty verdict. After an evidentiary hearing where a juror indicated they were influenced by the clerk to return a guilty verdict, the judge overruled the motion finding that there was insufficient evidence to overturn the jury’s verdict. In this presentation, we will examine juror tampering that was discovered after trial. We will watch film clips of the evidentiary hearing on the motion for new trial and discuss case law regarding jury tampering and the standard of proof to obtain a new trial. Whether you practice civil or criminal law, attendees will benefit from this presentation by learning about jury tampering discovered after trial and the burden of proof when filing a motion for new trial. You will also learn litigation tips when arguing this motion.
– Philip Bogdanoff; Attorney and Instructor
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Contracts A to Z: Using AI to Draft and Review Contracts
We have all heard about the power and the dangers of using artificial intelligence for legal work. But how do those principles apply when reviewing a proposed contract? How about when creating a first draft for internal use? There are many iterations of contract drafting and review and utilizing an AI-powered tool can be very beneficial to many of them, when applied properly.
– Mark D. Stignani; Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Thursday, August 22, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Contracts A to Z: Basics of a Contract
This presentation covers the elements of a contract, contract formation, anatomy of a contract, and discusses different types of contracts.
– Heather L. Marx; Cozen O’Connor
– Kristi A. Zentner; Cozen O’Connor
Thursday, August 22, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Contracts A to Z: Dispute Resolution Provisions
A look at provisions covering governing law, forum and venue, attorneys’ fees, party specific provisions, and additional considerations.
– Nathan R. Snyder; Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.
– Jesse J. Klick; Klick Brimmer
Thursday, August 22, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Critical Agreements and Documents for New Corporations and LLCs
Many corporations and LLCs are established by filing Articles of Incorporation or Organization with the Secretary of State but without any additional documents or the advice of a lawyer. The stakeholders in these companies often run into problems later because the other necessary documents and agreements were not created and executed. Find out what those additional critical documents are and when they apply so that you do not find yourself or your clients running into these preventable problems.
– Donald C. Willeke; Willeke & Daniels
Friday, August 23, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Understanding Chronic Stress, Trauma, and Mental Illness in the Legal Profession
Lawyers face stress daily and are subject to circumstances that can lead to higher stress levels than those with other careers. There is a clearly recognized continuum where unresolved chronic stress becomes a predictor for substance use problems and mental illness, particularly depression, which are also more prevalent among lawyers. By understanding this continuum and the facts about addiction and mental illness, lawyers can reduce their risk and, hopefully, get help earlier when there is a mental health or addiction/dependency problem. This program will present signs, symptoms, risk factors, and recovery regarding these problems. The presenters will also provide personal examples and information on Minnesota’s lawyer assistance program.
– Joan Bibelhausen; Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
– Jon Tynjala; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Friday, August 23, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Update on Minnesota’s Landlord-Tenant Laws
Learn the latest on Minnesota’s landlord-tenant laws.
– Robin Ann Williams; Abriter PLLC
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
How to Prepare for the New Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
The 2024 legislative session saw the passage of the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) which is set to take effect in the summer of 2025. Join Brad Hammer and learn what you should be thinking about and doing now to prepare for and ensure compliance with the MCDPA.
– Bradley W. Hammer; Husch Blackwell LLP
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Updates and Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Law Landscape
The 2024 legislative session brought about several notable changes to Minnesota law covering pregnancy accommodations, restrictive covenants in service contracts, minimum wage, information required in job postings, and oral fluid drug, cannabis, and alcohol testing. There are also provisions enacting changes to Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law, paid family and medical leave, worker misclassification, and changes to the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
– Daniel G. Prokott; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
– Molly M. Sigel; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
– Avery Brooks Bennett; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Contracts A to Z: Allocating Risk
This presentation will address common issues related to allocating risk in a written contract, including a discussion of some typical risk allocation mechanisms and practical considerations related to risk allocation that may be useful to you the next time your client asks you to help draft or review a contract.
– Michael D. Stinson; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
The 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code: Key Changes and Practical Implications for Minnesota Practitioners
Minnesota has enacted the 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code. These Amendments revise nearly every Article of the UCC and add a new Article 12 on Controllable Electronic Records (CERs). Join us for a webcast that will outline the Amendments, provide a brief history of how we got here, and discuss the impact on secured transactions and other practical implications.
– Kimberly Lowe; Avisen Legal
– Peter T. Nelson; Dorsey & Whitney LLP
– Nicole J. Leimer; Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Thursday, August 29, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Understanding Drone Laws and Capabilities: Essential Insights for Lawyers to Boost Case and Evidence Presentation
Join us for an engaging presentation that dives into the latest FAA Regulations on drones and uncover how cutting-edge drone technology can transform your litigation and courtroom presentations. Discover practical applications for attorneys and learn how to leverage aerial insights to gain a competitive edge in your legal practice.
– Earl F. Bakke; Drone Mastery Unleashed
– Mark T. Doll; Law Offices of Robert M. Strumor, LLC
Thursday, August 29, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Important Updates to Transfer on Death Deeds
The Minnesota Legislature made important updates impacting TODDs effective August 1, 2024. This presentation will answer your questions and provide you with the information you need to know for your practice, your clients, and your loved ones.
– Jennifer L. Carey; Hanft Fride PA
$595
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This package provides 30.25 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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Reviving the Role of the Attorney in Residential Real Estate Transactions
2.0 standard CLE credits
2.0 basic real property specialist credits
Minnesota Legislative Update 2024
1.0 standard CLE credit
Elimination of Bias: The Legal Profession – A Culture of Loss and Undisclosed Grief
1.5 elimination of bias credits
ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa Are Out to Get You!
1.0 ethics credit
Airplane Etiquette and Attorney Ethics
1.0 ethics credit
What Race Car Drivers and Fighter Pilots Teach About Lawyer Mental Health
1.0 standard CLE credit
Elimination of Bias: What the Song of the Century Teaches about Inclusion in the Law
1.0 elimination of bias credit
Contracts A to Z: Mastering the Fundamentals of Drafting Contracts
1.0 standard CLE credit
Minnesota’s New Contract for Deed Laws: Implications and Best Practices
1.5 standard CLE credits
1.5 basic real property specialist credits
Contracts A to Z: Performance, Modification, and Breach
1.0 standard CLE credit
Retain Your Clients – A Roadmap to Effective, Ethical Client Service
2.0 ethics credits
Contracts A to Z: Termination Clauses and Remedies
1.0 standard CLE credit
Learning Legal Ethics from The Lincoln Lawyer
1.0 ethics credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Juror Misconduct and Jury Tampering During the Murdaugh Trial
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Juror Misconduct and Jury Tampering: The Murdaugh Motion for New Trial
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 criminal law specialist credit
Contracts A to Z: Using AI to Draft and Review Contracts
1.0 standard CLE credit
Contracts A to Z: Basics of a Contract
1.0 standard CLE credit
Contracts A to Z: Dispute Resolution Provisions
1.0 standard CLE credit
Critical Agreements and Documents for New Corporations and LLCs
1.0 standard CLE credit
Understanding Chronic Stress, Trauma, and Mental Illness in the Legal Profession
1.0 mental health/substance use credit
Update on Minnesota’s Landlord-Tenant Laws
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 basic real property specialist credit
How to Prepare for the New Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
1.0 standard CLE credit
Updates and Changes to Minnesota’s Employment Law Landscape
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
Contracts A to Z: Allocating Risk
1.0 standard CLE credit
The 2022 Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code: Key Changes and Practical Implications for Minnesota Practitioners
1.25 standard CLE credits
Understanding Drone Laws and Capabilities: Essential Insights for Lawyers to Boost Case and Evidence Presentation
1.0 standard CLE credit
Important Updates to Transfer on Death Deeds
1.0 standard CLE credit
