“Some of South Carolina’s most renowned lawyers, including Ron Motley, will join nationally recognized author and lecturer Mark Curriden for a riveting conversation about the lessons they have learned over their illustrious legal careers.
The US government detains over 8000 immigrant children every year who arrive in the United States unaccompanied by an adult. The majority of these children are teenagers who have fled persecution, human trafficking, abuse and extreme poverty.
Columbia attorney, Kenneth Berger, gives you "10 Rainmaking Tips For the 21st Century." If you want to attract ideal clients - without spending a fortune - Mr. Berger will tell you how.
Credits: 1 Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Credit; 1 Taxation Law Specialization Credit; 1 CLE Credits
This one-hour course will examine the impact of the Tax Act of 2010 on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes and what impact the changes will have on South Carolinians. It will include an explanation of the impact on 2010, an explanation of the exemption amounts and rates of tax for 2011 and 2012, and an explanation of "portability" among spouses. The 2010 Tax Act has huge implications on estates for 2010 through 2012 and estate planning for 2011 and 2012.
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division and the Government Law Section are pleased to present the annual Government Law Update. One of the goals of the Government Law Section is to provide local government attorneys the opportunity for interesting and insightful topics of current interest. As experience shows us, the issues faced by local government can and will change each and every year. While the impact of the state budget is felt throughout the state, local government is faced with ever increasing challenges to meet and provide basic services to its citizens. Register now for this informative and entertaining seminar.
This seminar is a powerful and insightful look at some of the hottest topics in bankruptcy and debtor/creditor practice in the District of South Carolina. Course Planner Suzi Grigg has brought together a stellar faculty of practitioners, as well as Chief Judge John Waites, who will share with you their assessments of where we are and where we are going over the next year.
This presentation from Amie Clifford and Joe McCulloch will provide an overview of some of the more important and interesting criminal opinions issued in 2011.
Each year the Government Law Section strives to present information that is both timely and useful for local government attorneys. This year’s update will offer several thought-provoking topics, including a segment on substance abuse issues in the legal profession. This segment has been approved by the S.C. Supreme Court Commission on CLE for one hour of instruction devoted to substance abuse/mental health, required at least once every three years for practicing attorneys. Don’t miss out on this informative and entertaining seminar.
As always, the program will provide powerful, practical, fast-paced and entertaining presentations, and will give you an opportunity to network with your colleagues in a relaxed and fun environment!
This year’s program was created to provide powerful, participial and entertaining presentations while giving you the opportunity to network with your colleges from around the State.
The South Carolina Bar–CLE Division is pleased to present the 20th Annual Probate Bench Bar with course planners G.P. Diminich, of Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP and Hon. Irvin G. Condon, Charleston County Probate Court.
An annual favorite, the Richland County Bar Ethics Seminar is back. This ethics seminar holds a wide appeal for practicing attorneys all over the state.
This program qualifies for 6.0 MCLE credit hours, including 1.0 LEPR and 1.0 Substance Abuse/Mental Health credit hour. In these tough economic times, the number of people requiring help with consumer debt collections is bound to grow.
This one hour segment was presented at the 2012 28th Annual NC/SC Employment & Labor Law Conference. Jonathan Harkavy provides his usual in-depth analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court's October term decisions impacting labor and employment law.
The central mission of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans - whether applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.
This program covers issues of interest to no only lawyers who practice criminal law, but also to those who handle civil cases involving criminal cases.
The South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association of Ethics Counsel are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Everything you Need to Know About Ethics seminar.
The 2010 edition of this program promises to be one of our most important and informative ever, featuring a stellar faculty of experienced attorneys, respected jurists, former Commissioners, leaders of industry, and current Commissioners.
Abraham Lincoln said, "A lawyers time and advice are his stock in trade." We have all heard this and few disagree with it. We generally take for granted that we will have the time to dispense the advice as we ply our trade. Few, if any, of us spend much time considering the possibility that our time may be interrupted and lost for a while. We are not talking retiring or dying here as those situations have considerations that are fairly obvious and we all anticipate at least one, but hopefully both as certainties. It is when we have a short term loss of time, for our discussion a disability, that the answers to the question, "What do I do now?" are less clear. This program is intended to start the thought process for practitioners as to what to do in these situations, even though we are each sure it will not happen to us.
A virtual “who’s who” of trial lawyers and judges will reveal the secrets of their success, give you a rare glimpse into the trial techniques and life lessons that have elevated them to the top of the profession.
It goes without saying that we are living in a time of rapid, revolutionary change in many areas. This Distance Learning seminar deals with the noticeable change over the years in the area of technology and the practice of law.
This program talks about the power of contempt being essential to the preservation of order in judicial proceedings and to the enforcement of judgments, orders and rules.
Grieving widow or cold-blooded killer? This fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek courtroom whodunit offers the perfect way for any litigator to get a painless refresher on the most common trial issues under the Federal Rules of Evidence.
Join Adam as he discusses the definition of stress and offers solutions on how attorneys and judges can overcome it. You will also learn how the Professional Rules of Conduct intertwine with stress management in helping you become a better lawyer!
"Admissibility of Expert Testimony and Scientific Evidence: It Must be Required to be Desired" is a discussion of the historical background of admissibility of expert testimony in South Carolina. This program discusses the application of our current admissibility standard in the context of the 2010 Watson v. Ford Motor Co. decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court. This decision is instructive on the current duties of the trial court as gatekeeper of the admission of scientific evidence.
This one hour segment was presented at the 2012 28th Annual NC/SC Employment & Labor Law Conference. Speakers Kenneth Carlson, Joshua Van Kampen and Keith Weddington provide insightful perspectives on how to get employment-related mediations resolved from the viewpoints of the mediator, the plaintiff's attorney, and defense attorney. This presentation is not simply an academic exercise but provides real solutions to real world employment dispute problems!
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division and the South Carolina Bar Family Law Section proudly present the 2011 Family Law Intensive: Dollars & Sense in Family Court: Agreements, Experts and Getting the Information You Need.
This seminar discusses regulations governing alcohol and drug testing of truck drivers and issues concerning drivers who test positive for drug or alcohol use.
In 2002, amendments to CERCLA for the first time set objective criteria for what pre-purchase due diligence real estate owners had to do to establish themselves as “innocent landowners” and exempt from CERCLA liability- specifically having a phase I assessment performed in accordance with ASTM E-1527-05. While the amendments were a huge step in the right direction, the law is unique in that the buyer’s legal protection hinge on whether or not a site assessment was performed in accordance with an engineering standard. Parsing this engineering standard can be difficult for the general practitioner, and merely reading the executive summary of a phase I report is insufficient to protect your client. Three things you will learn in this seminar: 1) The important features of a phase I assessment, what it is, what it is not, and where consultants often deviate from the standard2) The basics of reviewing phase I reports and how to assess the quality of those reports3) What you need to do to protect your client, regardless of whether you are representing the prospective buyer, seller, lessor, or lessee. This seminar is for any general practitioner whose practice includes a significant amount of commercial real estate closings, for the commercial real estate practitioner, in-house counsel, and transactional attorneys.
The America Invents Act is the most significant change to patent law in 70 years and a fundamental shift particularly in the "first to file" system. The impact of the AIA will undoubtedly result in significant changes to IP strategies from the individual inventor to the multi-national corporation. This program brings government and other national leaders in the field to explain these changes and provide guidance to attorneys who advise patent and intellectual property clients.
This program has been designed to inform Bar members about the challenges and opportunities surrounding identity theft, data, privacy and the uses and role of electronic media as it affects lawyers on a daily basis. Presenters will address how various laws work together in an environment that changes daily and will concentrate on the practical application of these laws for attorneys, their staff and how they advise their clients. The hour on ethics will address the pervasive encroachment of electronic media into every aspect of an attorney’s office and the ethical landmines that poses.
This is a primer on eminent domain law in South Carolina. It gives the general practitioner an overview of common issues that arise in eminent domain cases, and how to proceed with this unique statutory action, which is different procedurally from the usual civil action.
This seminar discusses the case of the nine City of Charleston fire fighters who tragically lost their lives while fighting a fire at a Sofa Super Store on June 18, 2007. The fire is believed to have started as a result of the careless disposal of smoking materials on a loading dock adjacent to the store and rapidly spread throughout the store.
South Carolina Bar Practice Management Advisor Courtney Kennaday discusses the first Android (also known as the "Droid") phone to gain mass popularity. The Motorola Droid was the first phone to pose a serious threat to the iPhone. Since then, the Android OS has been growing in popularity with lawyers by leaps and bounds. Along the way, Droid has welcomed many converts, from Windows Mobile users to Blackberry users to iPhone users frustrated by their cellular networks. Courtney will share insights about how the Droid can improve your efficiency, and level of comfort in using one of the most reliable and versatile mobile devices on the market.
The S.C. Bar-CLE division is proud to present the fourth edition of a special probate and estate planning seminar designed for attorneys who want to sharpen their skills or learn a new area of practice. Course Planners Cathy Kennedy and Scott Hutto have put together a talented and experienced faculty whose goal is to impart the essential information you need to navigate this complex area of law. The emphasis for this program is on providing high quality written materials, and interactive presentations to ensure the experienced practitioner can gain new knowledge, and the novice practitioner can gain the resources to enter this practice area. Whether you seek to fine-tune your probate and estate planning knowledge, or develop a brand new area of practice, this is a program you won’t want to miss! The S.C. Bar-CLE division is proud to present the fourth edition of a special probate and estate planning seminar designed for attorneys who want to sharpen their skills or learn a new area of practice. Course Planners Cathy Kennedy and Scott Hutto have put together a talented and experienced faculty whose goal is to impart the essential information you need to navigate this complex area of law.
The S.C. Bar-CLE division is proud to present the fourth edition of a special probate and estate planning seminar designed for attorneys who want to sharpen their skills or learn a new area of practice. Course Planners Cathy Kennedy and Scott Hutto have put together a talented and experienced faculty whose goal is to impart the essential information you need to navigate this complex area of law. The emphasis for this program is on providing high quality written materials, and interactive presentations to ensure the experienced practitioner can gain new knowledge, and the novice practitioner can gain the resources to enter this practice area. Whether you seek to fine-tune your probate and estate planning knowledge, or develop a brand new area of practice, this is a program you won’t want to miss!
This program will cover the "nuts and bolts" of the workers' compensation system so that any lawyer who is considering or embarking on a workers' compensation practice will have the basic information needed to navigate the sometimes arcane and complex nuances of practice before the Workers' Compensation Commission. This program can also serve as a refresher for experienced practitioners.
This presentation gives practical advice on handling interactions with clients who don’t speak English. It also deals with things that attorneys can do to get the best result out of an interaction with a client when an interpreter is used.
Join our panel of practicing small firm lawyers as they wade into the sometimes muddy waters of flat fees and “non-refundable” retainers; fee agreements; contingency fees; fee sharing etc.
Join us for the 2013 Convention Annual Breakfast Ethics Seminar. In this highly interactive presentation, Larry will help us analyze problems ranging from the lawyer’s ethical responsibilities in litigation negotiations, conflicts, privilege, employee privacy, work product production, and more. Don’t miss this challenging and powerful opportunity to discuss the practical side of ethics with one of the nation’s leading authorities on professional responsibility!Lawrence J. Fox is a partner and former managing partner with Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP in Philadelphia where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation, business disputes and professional services liability. In addition to being a nationally recognized speaker and writer on legal ethics, Larry is the Crawford Lecturer at Yale Law School where he teaches professional responsibility. In this special Breakfast Ethics presentation, Larry will lead us through a number of challenging and thorny hypothetical situations that will explore some common and not-so-common ethical conundrums. In this highly interactive presentation, Larry will help us analyze problems ranging from the lawyer’s ethical responsibilities in litigation negotiations, conflicts, privilege, employee privacy, work product production, and more. Don’t miss this challenging and powerful opportunity to discuss the practical side of ethics with one of the nation’s leading authorities on professional responsibility!
In conjunction with a new S.C. Bar publication, The Briefcase Lawyer: Essential Information for Every Practitioner, this seminar will cover the fundamentals of various areas of law and provide the resources needed to tackle more complex queries.
This program is important for any attorney involved in business acquisitions in South Carolina. It touches on drafting agreements, tax and accounting issues, environmental issues and legal opinions.
Every judge and attorney needs to see this video! In this high energy and detailed training, the legal professional will be provided with the laws presently in place when it comes to cell phones and their digital evidence.
When a case involves a cell phone and the priceless evidence it contains, how does the legal professional protect that data until it can be properly extracted?
Come see how the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s new proposed Federal Rule changes could affect S.C. attorneys’ real estate closings and impact the S.C’s attorney's responsibilities instituted by the SC Supreme Court.
Deposition and discovery skills are key components in developing a successful litigation practice. Lawyers aren’t born with these skills, and there are many pitfalls to avoid in the rules of procedure and evidence.
The Client Assistance Program is designed to assist with minor disputes between the client and the attorney. This program provides a brief recap of the most common complaints that CAP receives with some practical tips to avoid them.
Do you have questions about Cloud Computing? How can it help your practice? This presentation will cover the Cloud Computing Solutions available to lawyers. David Stasaitis, Co-owner and President of Stasmayer, Incorporated will cover details of cloud computing and software-as-a-service. In this 60 minute video he will analyze the benefits and negatives of this latest technology and tell you how to get started. Download it today and save your practice time and money!
In this program, Greenville attorney Adam Fisher discusses the Coffey Report’s findings on the impact of stress on the quality of life for practicing lawyers.
This course is designed as a primer and introduction into Collaborative Law in South Carolina and how it may be used to facilitate resolution in Family Law Cases without litigation.
Guy Vitetta of Vitetta Law Group, LLC presents an hour long seminar about the benefits that collaborative practice can help both parties obtain a better outcome in family law dispute cases.What you will learn: • How the modern practice of law has harmed both litigants and their attorneys.• That the trauma of matrimonial litigation has a specific neurological effect causing many litigants to have a diminished capacity to make meaningful and rational decisions.• That Collaborative Practice is designed to assist the parties to reach a rational resolution of their dispute in a non-adversarial manner.• That Collaborative Practice is a different kind of dispute resolution process that uses interest based negation, as opposed to the adversarial process, which is hard on the problem and respectful of the parties. • That Collaborative Practice will help attorney’s enjoy the practice of law, become facilitators of an efficient, productive and rational dispute resolution process and improve the standing of attorney’s in our communities. It will also reduce their collection issues!!
This important program will help you get your client through the challenges and roadblocks common to commercial real estate transactions. Whether your client is a buyer, seller, individual or business entity Norton Geddie will cover every aspect of commercial closings and provide guidance and advice.
This special seminar is the perfect way for lawyers and CPAs to learn the essentials of working together successfully in a business advisory and litigation capacity.
Lynette Barnes discusses an overview of this past year at the EEOC as well as a look toward the future, including topics such as the EEOC's latest guidance on the use of arrest and conviction records by employers.
This approximately 90-minute seminar focuses on some of the most common legal issues and dilemmas faced by community associations, professional property managers and the attorneys who represent and advise them.
Former Columbia Mayor Bob Coble, now with Nexsen Pruet, covers some of the hottest legal issues facing local governments and the lawyers who represent them. This powerful one hour program features former WISTV news anchor and SC Bar member, David Stanton in the familiar role of interviewer in a fast-paced and entertaining format, which will provide you not only with great information, but also with a viewing terrific experience.
The South Carolina Bar Continuing Legal Education Division and the Construction Law Section are pleased to present a one-day special program every South Carolina construction law attorney that they should watch.
A common type of trucking accident is when the tractor-trailer is making a left turn and the plaintiff rides under the trailer. This seminar explores the issues facing an attorney in handling a left hand turn or underride case.
Art Hernandez will provide his insight on defending the often celebrated, yet equally vilified Cuban freedom fighter Luis Posada. Art will share his experience on representing Art Posada over the course of 2 years.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Robert Rushing takes an unusual approach to a common medical condition and how it can affect various kinds of litigation. You will learn how diabetes can effect liability and damages issues in civil cases, and also impact certain criminal matters.
In this one hour presentation President and Senior Forensic Examiner of NATLDF, Giovanni Masucci, deals with the exchange of electronic information within e-discovery. This technical discussion by forensic expert Giovanni Masucci deals with what it is, where to find it, how it is retrieved and analyzed, chain of custody which can be used in your civil litigation employment cases.
A review of the law as it relates to the discovery of insurance claims files and the defenses available to protect against disclosure under the attorney-client and work product privileges.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division is proud to present a practical and convenient seminar on the hottest issues in civil litigation discovery. An outstanding faculty of experienced plaintiff and defense attorneys share their expertise and guidance on everything from the latest developments in electronic discovery to key discovery issues encountered by plaintiff and defense attorneys to practical and effective ways to use the South Carolina civil procedure discovery rules to solve your thorniest evidentiary problems. Whether you are a seasoned or novice litigator, this unique, powerful, and interactive seminar is the perfect way to sharpen your discovery and procedure skills! Get the answers you need to solve your trickiest discovery issues!
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division and the South Carolina Bar Family Law Section proudly present the 2011 Family Law Intensive: Dollars & Sense in Family Court: Agreements, Experts and Getting the Information You Need.
This 30 minute program offers practical tips and pointers for young litigators and trial lawyers. Drawing on Mr. Gowdown's own experiences, he shares his insight into interacting with opposing counsel, clients, witnesses, and the court.
Since every truck driver must be qualified and competent to drive a commercial vehicle, the trucking company must investigate a driver's background and monitor him after being hired.
Every litigator must understand the complexities in E-discovery practice both in the Federal and State arenas. Doug Kim's to-the-point presentation will provide you with powerful tools and tips to get what you need and what to avoid.
In this one hour segment from the 2012 28th Annual NC/SC Employment & Labor Law Conference, Allyson Haynes Stuart talks about the pitfalls of ethics within e-discovery and how these pitfalls can affect your employment practice. Her presentation will show you how to avoid ethical and sanctionable mistakes while engaging in e-Discovery.
This one hour presentation at the 2012 28th Annual NC/SC Employment & Labor Law Conference by Melissa Laws argues that employment law attorneys should be doing e-Discovery in almost every case. She further asks the question "Do we know how to do E-Discovery?" This presentation provides practical information on the latest techniques and trends and how the e-Discovery process should work.
The practice of Family Law is becoming more and more impacted by electronic communications and storage, both in how we represent our clients and how we store and access information within our offices. Rick Robertson will help us understand the admissability of electronically obtained evidence and communications. Furthermore, he will address the future of the electronic office and opportunities to make ourselves more efficient while protecting client information.
Most tractors are equipped with an Electronic Control Module (“ECM”) that records data including speeds, braking and engine performance. Learn how to obtain and interpret this data from an experienced trucking attorney.
This practical and innovative seminar brought together seasoned law enforcement and national experts in presenting proven developments in the police techniques of photographic identification and recording of interrogations.
Daryl Hawkins featured presentation covers the below subjects in this 30 minute program: Commonly Recognized Equitable Maxims, What are Equitable Maxims? What Maxims were considered in Regions v. Wingard Properties, Inc? and many more...
Nekki Shutt's presentation teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about ERISA litigation but were afraid to ask. This program provides a primer to those unfamiliar with ERISA litigation.
The number of advertising-related calls increased in 2011 as a result of several recent disciplinary opinions from the Supreme Court and significant changes to the rules of professional conduct adopted in August 2011.
We all know that technology has changed the ethical landscape for lawyers, but you may not know to what extent or how many new ethical traps await those who do not understand the use and dangers of the ever-evolving worlds of social media, email, i-phones, smart phones, and the seemingly innumerable new inventions and applications that confront us every day. This powerful and entertaining program by Karen Luchka will get you up to speed on all the new developments, pitfalls, and solutions!
Deposition and discovery skills are key components in developing a successful litigation practice. Lawyers aren’t born with these skills, and there are many pitfalls to avoid in the rules of procedure and evidence.
Social Networking is all the rage and attorneys are participating in record numbers. But our activities in Social Networking have both professional and ethical repercussions. In this program, the “CLE Performer,” Stuart Teicher, reveals the pitfalls associated with social media and provides us with solid direction to avoid getting into trouble.
This hour long program with Desa Ballard and Leslie Coggiola will not only get you 1.0 MCLE hour but will also take care of 1.0 LEPR credit hour. They talk about all the dirty secrets in the criminal arena.
This important program discusses ways that real estate practitioners can avoid problems in claims through the use of real-life hypotheticals taken from South Carolina cases.
Dave Whitener provides a powerful update for 2011 on the unauthorized practice of law and related ethical implications for South Carolina real estate practitioners.
Monica Stobbs, RN, BSN, will discuss the keys to successfully increasing the recovery value on spine injury claims by using objective facts found in the medical records. This presentation will be beneficial to both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys.
E-Verify is now mandatory in all states and a growing number of states and municipalities, as well as for many Federal contractors and subcontractors. E-Verify is an internet-based system run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that allows employers to verify the work authorization of employees. This course will discuss in detail the obligations E-Verify imposes on employers and the protections it affords employees.
Tom Hildebrand, Henry Brown and Dunn Hollingsworth provide you with practical tips in examining and cross-examining scheduling experts in construction litigation cases.
A review of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and its unexpected application to day-to-day human resource practices, the cases interpreting the Act, and other legislative changes impacting fair pay litigation.
Fast Track Jury Trials are here! By Administrative Order of the Supreme Court dated March 7, 2013, South Carolina litigants may now elect to try civil cases in Common Pleas through the use of Fast Track Jury Trials. These trials have a number of special characteristics involving everything from the use of Hearing Officers, to trial scheduling, witnesses, evidence, amount of time allotted for trial, rules regarding the rights of parties to appeal, offers and demands, case presentation and the trial record. The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division is pleased to present you with a unique opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of Fast Track Jury Trials and see a Fast Track Jury Trial Demonstration. Do short, date certain trials appeal to you and your clients? Do you want to expand your career interests as a hearing officer? Should your associates be battle tested? Learning how to use the Fast Track Jury Trial system now is essential. Course Planner Brad Waring has brought together a distinguished faculty of judges and practitioners including Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal, Circuit Judges Edward W. Miller and Stephanie P. McDonald, Elizabeth Van Doren Gray, Carl L. Solomon, Samuel R. Clawson, John Hamilton Smith and Paul B. Wickensimer who will lead you through the history and process of Fast Track Jury Trials, answer your questions, and position you to take advantage of this new system whether as an advocate or Hearing Officer.
Experienced Workers' Compensation practitioner Dusty Rhoades gives a straightforward presentation for any lawyer on FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluation) basics.
Join Barbara Brunson in this interesting topic about elder abuse, which includes financial abuse of the elderly. Did you know that it is believed to be grossly under reported?
Excerpted from one of the South Carolina Bar’s most popular 2012 live seminars, this powerful session focuses on practical advice and solutions in creating and managing a comprehensive yet simple financial system for the solo or small firm.
Security breach notification and other stringent security regulations are becoming law in many states. This seminar offers practical guidance for dealing with the many conflicting laws and standards in this area.
This seminar is geared for the DUI defense attorney. Attorneys Steve Sumner and Mark Foster of Greenville will review recent significant DUI/Drunk Driving cases from South Carolina, the US Supreme Court and other state appellate courts.
The Hon. Mark A. Drummond has devoted the last 30 years to the art of persuasion. A successful trial lawyer for 20 years and a trial judge for 10 years, Judge Drummond has conducted training all over the world.
Jonathan Milling guides the viewer through each step of the federal criminal process. Milling provides an easy to follow roadmap through what can often seem foreign to even the most experienced state practitioner.
The use of technology by a lawyer is no longer an option, but the most important consideration when setting up a new law firm. Using a format where questions and answers are used to discuss the start-up tech choices to be considered for the new Law Firm, Bill Booth, a solo practicing attorney, and David Stasaitis, Co-owner and President of Stasmayer, Incorporated, provide specific recommendations for the purchase of hardware and software. They also talk about the advantages and the ethical concerns of using a hosted solution for practice management tools and email. They also discuss the need for business continuity and disaster recovery and the importance of backup and the various options available.
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division and the South Carolina Bar Family Law Section proudly present the 2011 Family Law Intensive: Dollars & Sense in Family Court: Agreements, Experts and Getting the Information You Need.
This program provides basic instructions for handling ERISA benefit claims. The program also addresses the basics of litigating an ERISA benefit claim in federal court.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
This program is for personal injury lawyers. This program explains the evolution of ERISA subrogation/repayment law so that the viewer will have a fundamental understanding of the current state of the law and how it came to be.
Attorneys Sue Berkowitz and Michael Cox join Carolyn Lecque of the South Carolina Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force to discuss the latest trends and hot topics in mortgage modification. This practical panel will give you helpful insights on how you can assist your clients so that they do not lose their homes.
Course planner John Kassel has designed a comprehensive agenda to inform the practitioner about the specifics of handling unique cases that arise in the medical malpractice arena. Given from the perspective of both the plaintiff and defense, the presentations will address the applicable standard of care, causation, defenses and damages. The focus will be on how to prove or defend each type of case. Discussion will involve descriptions of relevant anatomy, mechanisms of injury, review of medical literature, use of exhibits and demonstrative evidence, strategy for settlement and trial, as well as the impact of recent changes in medical malpractice statutes.
This important program provides an overview of the recent health care reform legislation with a focus on how the legislation affects employers. William Wright, a partner in both the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. offices, and a member of the Employee Benefits Practice Group at Fisher & Phillips LLP, will provide a practical look at what you need to know today to prepare for the immediate changes, as well as how to begin preparing for the changes in the future. This informative session will help you understand the new health care reform acts and how they will affect both you and your business.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Sometimes lawyers get so busy practicing law that they lose sight of the potential for fraud, embezzlement, and subsequent financial ruin when those they trust do not share their level of commitment to the business.
In this nuts-and-bolts, practical half-day-program, Master Practice Advisor Dustin Cole focuses his more than 20 years of hands-on-experience to show you how to succeed in the face of competition and the new, post-crash consumer attitudes.
There are two critical depositions in any trucking case: the truck driver and the safety director. Learn how to take them both from an experienced trucking attorney.
This six-hour course is designed for lawyers with little to no accounting background, and also to provide a “big picture” to those with more sophisticated financial knowledge that is narrowly focused on a particular type of law.
If you were suddenly the client sitting across the table from the lawyer, rather than the other way around, would your priorities change? You bet they would. Jim Blackburn knows for that happened to him in early 1993, when suddenly he was the one in trouble, the one in need of legal advice, and the one who did not know what legal consequences were in store for him. He only knew he was scared, nervous and not at all sure he wanted to stick around to find out the answers to his questions.
Credits: 6 Guardian ad Litem Certification Credit; 6 CLE Credits
This year’s Guardian ad Litem training is designed to give custody attorneys and guardians insight into issues in child custody and practical pointers on best practices.
Credits: 6 Guardian ad Litem Certification Credit; 6 CLE Credits
This year's guardian ad litem training and update is designed to give custody attorneys and guardian's insight into vanguard issues in visitation and child custody.
Trucking companies usually have a million dollar policy of liability insurance but sometimes there are issues with insurance coverage or the injury exceeding the amount of coverage.
Join Tom Mighell, author of “iPad In One Hour For Lawyers,” and litigator and blogger Bill Latham (“The Hytech Lawyer” - www.hytechlawyer.com) as they discuss often overlooked features and functions of the iPad that make it easier to use and more useful in your practice. In addition, these iPad wizards will demonstrate their favorite add-on accessories and discuss the important topic of iPad security. With only an iPad and a couple of accessories, you can take depositions, pick a jury, conduct legal research and present evidence to the judge or jury – all by yourself!Let’s face it: while email is a necessary communications tool these days, it can be a real beast to control. In the final session “Becoming an Email Ninja”, Tom Mighell, will teach you easy-to-use strategies that will take your Inbox to Zero, or at least make you a master warrior of email management.
This important seminar, featuring Professor Nathan Crystal has been accredited for 2.0 MCLE hours, including up to 2.0 LEPR hours and will cover South Carolina laws related to attorney fees and to the resolution of fee disputes.
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division is proud to present the 2012 edition of one of our most popular seminars. Designed and moderated by Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Few, this innovative and practical seminar examines some of the thorniest evidence problems any trial lawyer or judge could face. Judge Few has assembled an outstanding faculty of experienced trial attorneys for an unforgettable learning experience. Judge Few and faculty-Allyson Haynes, Jim Bannister, Jay Richardson, Dan Haltiwanger and Tanya Gee-have spent months preparing for this entertaining and challenging program. Each member of our faculty will advance his or her position on a difficult evidentiary issue, then, led by Judge Few, our remaining faculty–and the audience–will have the opportunity to debate the merits of the position. If you are a South Carolina litigator who wants to sharpen your evidence skills and knowledge, then don’t miss It’s All a Game: Top Trial Lawyers Tackle Evidence!
In this seminar, you will learn the basics of South Carolina judgment collection from the perspective of the experienced creditor attorney, debtor attorney and master-in-equity.
Jim Blackburn is living proof that even those who enjoy the most success in our profession can lose their way, and that no one is beyond help. In this presentation, he shares insights from his personal battle with mental illness and depression.
Lawyers, Guns and Money: Criminal Defense Practice Essentials is a unique and powerful learning experience that will provide the tools, resources, and practical information needed to build and maintain a successful criminal law practice. Carefully designed by an experienced planning team, this highly interactive program features a diverse group of public and private practitioners and judges chosen specifically for their commitment to imparting practical knowledge in a conversational and interactive way so that participants will learn about skills and processes, rather than black letter law and war stories. This is not your typical “talking head” CLE! This is the kind of practice-building, educational event that will provide you with the guidance, networking contacts and resources that will form your career!
This seminar deals with topical issues regarding Family Court matters including pending legislation in the Family Law area; parental responsibility for college expenses following McLeod v. Starnes; an update on the Bankruptcy Laws and their effect on the Family Court; how the practitioner can draft agreements while considering the possibility of bankruptcy; and Docket Relief through mediation, binding arbitration and appealable arbitration.
Investors Title 2012 Southeast Region Annual Seminar covers a range of real estate topics including how to call the right play when things go wrong in the closing process...
The CLE provides an overview of how a lawyer/ lobbyist practices, the value proposition of lobbying services, the regulations associated with lobbying, and how to integrate a lobbying component into ongoing client representation. This CLE is for lawyers who do not lobby, but are interested in how a lobbyist might serve their clients in addressing a need in the legislative or executive branches government.
With defaults, foreclosures and bankruptcies at an all-time high - and with no end in sight - both creditor and debtor attorneys are finding themselves bombarded with challenges few could have envisioned just a few years ago.
Trucking companies usually have a million dollar policy of liability insurance but sometimes there are issues with insurance coverage or the injury exceeding the amount of coverage.
Module 1: CMS and Settlements: a series of modules explaining public benefits, MSP regulations, and the impact on Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
CMS and Settlements: a series of modules explaining public benefits, MSP regulations, and the impact on Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
CMS and Settlements: a series of modules explaining public benefits, MSP regulations, and the impact on Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
This Distance Learning program by Judge Baxley will consider both substance & procedural law that concerns competency and criminal responsibility in South Carolina.
Join Columbia attorney Dave Maxfield and trial technology veteran Bill Roach of ExhibitView as they discuss the use of Mind Mapping software and trial presentation software in the Courtroom.
This program discusses the traps in foreclosure title exams, conflicting instructions from sellers and new lenders in REO sales, and other solutions to issues uncovered in today's underwriting environment.
Senior Medical Consultant Susan Holman discusses the science of substance abuse and offers insights on how this epidemic can adversely impact your career as an attorney.
A majority of trucking accident happen at night, and nighttime driving presents a different set of issues for truck drivers. Learn about handling nighttime trucking accidents from an experienced trucking attorney.
This program is a primer on the legal options for non-parents to pursue custody or visitation with children. Non-parents would include grandparents, step-parents and other individuals who function as parents.
The South Carolina legislature officially codified the Workers' Compensation repetitive trauma injury as a separate type of Workers' Compensation claim in 2007 along with specific new laws regarding notice and statute of limitations defenses. Matthew Riddle and Leslie Whitten will walk you through the notice requirements and statute of limitation defenses available for repetitive trauma cases.
This seminar covers various topics involving local government land use statutes and cases, including vested rights; private covenant interface with local government regulations; the “pending ordinance doctrine;” non-conforming uses; etc.
This seminar was designed to give you basic information about representing gay and lesbian clients. Mrs. Fisk will discuss South Carolina law, applicable law in other jurisdictions, and arguments you may consider using in Family Court.
Our illustrious panel will share 50 (but who’s counting?) of their favorite fun, useful and just plain awesome practice management and technology tips -- everything from the best apps for iPad and Droid to cool new gadgets.
There are more than 20 million veterans of the United States military who are potentially eligible for benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Over 1 million have already applied; more than another million are expected to do so in the next year. This tidal wave of claims has swamped VA creating a many year backlog and contributing to an error rate some estimate at over 80%. Coupled with the lingering effects of over a century in “splendid isolation” from judicial review, veterans seeking benefits face a broad array of legal challenges. The result is a rapidly expanding practice area for attorneys with a wide range of training and experience. This course provides attorneys and non-attorney practitioners with a basic understanding of the VA claims and appeals process and the fundamental tools to navigate the maze of applicable laws and regulations. Douglas J. Rosinski and Katrina J. Eagle two experienced practitioners in this field will share insights on how VA processes an application, decides a claim, the keys to a successful interaction with VA decision makers, the path of an appeal of an adverse decision, and how to obtain attorney’s fees. The material will also discuss ancillary, but increasingly important issues, including fiduciary matters, incarcerated veteran issues, and survivor rights. The course will also include a 1 hour discussion of ethical issues in representing clients in a “non-adversarial” system. This seminar consists of VA Training required to represent veterans in the VA CLAIMS AND APPEALS PROCESS. (You MUST BE ACCREDITED WITH VA PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE PROGRAM in order for the training to count either for certification or recertification. AN ACCREDITATION APPLICATION PENDING APPROVAL WILL NOT SUFFICE.) Note: Attorneys who are signing up for the VA Training: if not accredited, accreditation needs to be APPROVED BY VA'S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL prior to attending the seminar. Any attorney who discusses VA benefits with clients must be accredited through the VA. Attorney accreditation requires the following: (1) Application (VA Form 21a) submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of General Counsel; (2) Self-certification regarding admission information to practice before any other court, bar, or State or Federal agency; and, (3) Determination of character and fitness (absent credible information to the contrary, the General Counsel will presume an attorney’s character and fitness to practice before the VA if an attorney’s membership is in good standing with the state bar). Within twelve (12) months of initial accreditation, an attorney must complete a CLE course approved by the state bar for a minimum of three (3) hours. Attorneys shall certify completion of the initial CLE requirement and submit the relevant information to the Office of General Counsel. The full text can be found at 38 C.F.R. §14.629(b) (1).*In order for this course to qualify for the 3 hour CLE requirement you must have filed the necessary application and self-certification and have received approval from the VA.
What is your most important asset as an attorney? It has nothing to do with your bank accounts, your staff or even your clients. It’s your passion for the practice of law. Join Jim Blackburn for a moving discussion of this undervalued resource.
Hear about the trial of the most prolific serial killer in South Carolina history from the prosecutor and defense attorney, complete with transcripts and exhibits from the actual trial.
You are about to settle a personal injury case for a client who is disabled. If your client is receiving or will need to access needs-based government benefits such as Medicaid or SSI, you may have responsibilities beyond the settlement.
A lawyer stands in a courtroom in front of a trial judge and makes an argument, for or against the admissibility of the evidence, and the judge makes a ruling.
Professor Arthur Miller of New York University School of Law shares his thoughts on notice pleading, the "plausibility" pleading standard and the Court's decisions in Twombly and Iqbal.
This presentation by Greg Jones from Wells Fargo discusses the ins and outs of insurance construction contracts with an emphasis on drafting techniques and checklists for success.
This seminar, designed for intermediate to advanced practitioners, explores current and practical issues for attorneys who represent employees and employers. Presentations will address public policy claims, drafting settlement agreements in discrimination cases, and identifying labor issues.
A comprehensive review of the Probate Forms which real estate practitioners and title abstractors need to be familiar with. This discussion includes differences between intestate and testate, the forms of probate, requirements for sale of real estate from an estate, as well as the effect of claims and judgments. Issues regarding errors and incomplete estates are covered along with real life problem scenarios.
Please join Susan Stewart for an hour's presentation on the basics of title insurance. Firstly, what is Title Insurance? - Contract of Indemnity- One time charge- Potentially perpetual duration- Lender's-client pays, no 3d party benefit, ends- Owner’s
Join USC School of Law Dean Rob Wilcox, ODC Counsel Lesley M. Coggiola, and Charleston practitioner Natalie Bluestein for a powerful and practical discussion of fee disputes and their implications for your practice. You will learn how to draft effective client engagement letters, fee agreements, and closure letters; you will learn about the changes to Rule 1.5 that cover flat fees; you will get guidance on when and how to sue your clients who fail to pay; and you will get practice tips on how to avoid fee disputes and disciplinary actions when fees become an issue.
An overview of practice and procedure before the South Carolina Public Service Commission: which rules apply, how to file, what the hearing will be like.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Boyd 'Nick' Nicholson talks about procurement law and the codes in South Carolina and where it applies and the three types of public arenas: Government Body, Large School District and Local Government.
Join Justice John W. Kittredge as he talks about our profession that as lawyers, as guardians of the law, we play a vital role in the preservation of society. The fulfillment of this role requires an understanding by lawyers of their relationship with and function in our legal system. As such a consequent obligation of lawyers is to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Don’t let your first Family Court experience turn into a disaster! Greg Forman and Natalie Bluestein have organized a series of presentations featuring some of South Carolina’s premier Family Law practitioners.
Large trucking companies often use a Qualcomm computer system with GPS tracking on their tractor trailers. This seminar analyzes the data generated by these systems and how to use this data in a trucking case.
This program was originally taped at the American Theater in Charleston, SC in connection with a Charleston County Family Law CLE. Find out why financial declarations should be filed, how to get incident reports admitted, make objections, and more!
The economic crash of 2008 and the subsequent recession brought about changes in all areas of the economy, especially in real estate. This seminar will begin with an examination of the problems and issues exposed by the crash in real estate developments and subdivisions, including the ownership and assignment of declarant/developer rights; lender rights, obligations, and liabilities; covenants; HOA’s; and control of amenities and common areas.
A rebuttal witness is the last expert to testify in your case. This presentation illustrates how an independent rebuttal witness can present credible testimony without appearing biased or defensive.
The S.C. Bar–CLE Division and the S.C. Bar Employment and Labor Law Section are proud to present our annual spring employment law seminar. Course Planners Stephanie Lewis and Shahin Vafai have brought together a talented and experienced faculty who are going to guide you through some of the hottest topics in employment and labor law with an emphasis on recent developments in everything from Health Care Reform, complex FMLA and ADA cases, federal court and administrative litigation, and key considerations in drafting for social media policies. This year’s program also includes litigation dos and don’ts from our federal court clerk panel, and an hour of Ethics with John Nichols. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get 6.0 hours of Employment and Labor Specialization Credit.
Veteran domestic practitioner Jack Lawrence shares tips for registering family court orders from other states, thereby making them enforceable in South Carolina.
Are you fully prepared for your next family court appointment? Appointed attorneys, as well as experienced family court practitioners, often find themselves in a very difficult position when representing parents in child abuse and neglect cases.
Holt Gwyn and Allen Gibson discuss insights and practical tips for gaining arbitration success on a shoe-string budget in construction litigation cases.
This program focuses on the review of the S.A.F.E act and the requirements for compliance for SC lenders, examining who is or may be considered a lender under the Act, who is exempt and the Act's impact on seller financed transactions.
Pillaure Cleary discusses the latest trends in social networking for lawyers – tips, traps, and tricks – to keep you on the cutting edge of this powerful tool.
As most of us become involved with DSS in our practices, either representing clients by appointment or bringing actions on their behalf, we need to know the direction the agency is taking and what we can expect in our dealings with the DSS.
View this seminar and explore the entertainment industry in South Carolina. From sports managers and agents to Grammy award winning musicians and songwriters to band managers...
Credits: 1.5 Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Credit; 3.33 Taxation Law Specialization Credit; 3.33 CLE Credits
Bob Baldwin and John von Lehe will again concentrate their four-hour talk on recent changes in the South Carolina tax and economic incentives laws and current issues that affect state and local tax planning and compliance.
This seminar will teach you how the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct are applied for both the defense & the prosecution in DUI cases as well as give you Case law updates & current trends involving DUI cases.
Join Barbara Rice, director of the SC State Treasurer's Office's Unclaimed Property Program, and regulatory attorney Peg Fox for a discussion of unclaimed property law in our state.
If you’ve been looking for a CLE that addresses the real needs of real small firm lawyers, this is it. You'll get practical advice, answers to specific questions and important tips on how to build a successful business. Practicing law is much more than simply knowing the law. It's about running your practice like a business and knowing all the marketing and ethical considerations every attorney needs to succeed.
Justin Kahn will teach you some simple and effective ways to use technology to communicate to a jury, a judge, a CLE audience or a civic or church group in a way that will make your point and give you the most effective and energetic presentation you have every made. You will learn practical methods to take technology out of academia and bring it home to any audience.
Most of us know that Abraham Lincoln had a difficult marriage, but few realize the extent of the problems. In fact, Lincoln was a victim of physical and psychological abuse, who actually separated from his wife for an extended period of time prior to his rise to political power. However, despite having few friends and many enemies, as well as a relatively well documented history of outrageous conduct. Mary Todd has a story to tell as well. At her best, she is a devoted mother and doting wife. Her wealthy family provided substantial financial support to the young couple early in the marriage, Without her husband, she has little or no ability to support herself, She would require substantial assistance in order to survive, at a time when public assistance scarcely existed. Our story opens in eighteen fifty seven. Lincoln has a blossoming legal career, and a limited success as a politician. He has not yet seriously considered a run for the highest political office in the land. He decides, with some justification, that he cannot continue in his marriage. If the case were tried. What would be the result?
Join Jane Downey, bankruptcy specialist, and Pam Blackshire, family law practitioner, as they explore the interaction between bankruptcy and family law from both the creditor and debtor perspectives.
We will cover such topics as land surveys and due diligence, zoning, multi-state practice and ethics, opinion letters, mortgage modifications and foreclosures… and many more.
South Carolina Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Few will inspire you to be a better and more courageous advocate, and remind you why you went to law school in the first place. This powerful presentation explores the reasons and motivations for great lawyering in the 21st Century.
This course describes the requirements of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (S.A.F.E.) for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 and details the requirements of compliance for South Carolina lenders.
The lead defense attorneys in the Duke Lacrosse case, Joe Cheshire and Wade Smith, share lessons from this massively important criminal case and discuss its far-reaching legal impact.
Increased competition. Emerging technologies. The worldwide recession. We are over a decade into the 21st Century and lawyers are facing the biggest challenges in generations.
A baker’s dozen of the state’s outstanding mediators will provide you with a look behind the curtain at how mediators deal with impasse and with the pitfalls of traditional money negotiators. This seminar’s speakers also will provide you with insights on the transition to a full-time mediation practice, the emergence of mediation in the Probate Court, the introduction of a new sanctioned form of dispute resolution with early neutral evaluation, the status of collaborative law, and the success of mediation of Workers’ Compensation and Family Court matters.
Allison Serafin will take you on a tour of the evolving world of social media in all its glory. She will discuss constant changes you need to understand in order to protect yourself and your clients from the many issues and traps that can ruin a career or a family.
The S.C. Bar-CLE Division and the S.C. Bar Workers’ Compensation Law Section are pleased to present the 2012 Edition of our annual Workers’ Compensation program.
There is an epidemic in the legal profession. Substance abuse and other addictions, as well as serious mental health issues plague many attorneys due to the high level of pressure in our fast-paced and stress-filled profession.
When does a third party have a lien on your client’s settlement funds? When are you obligated to protect a third party’s claim? Watch this video for an overview of the law of liens in S.C. Boring? No. Informative? Yes.
"Data security is an issue that attorneys can no longer ignore, for themselves or for their clients. And if you aren't looking for a new way to think about and respond to these issues, you will quickly be left behind. Come hear how you can profit from, and help yourself and your clients to cost effectively deal with these issues.”
Now that the NLRB has a full majority of former union lawyers it is widely expected that many of the Board's precedents in recent years will be reversed through decision-making.
This CLE will help you be the Finicky Lawyer and provide tips on giving your clients the raw, hard truth of custody litigation, before and during their custody case.
Merle Sharick talks about comprehensive review of trends in fraud affecting real estate practices and discussion on implementation of risk management procedures and tools for fraud prevention.
This course introduces what a reconstructionist does in litigation, how to choose a reconstructionist and various activities that a reconstructionist performs in evaluating crash events involving automobiles, trucks and over the road vehicles.
Credits: 4.5 Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Credit; 4.5 Taxation Law Specialization Credit; 5.75 CLE Credits
The South Carolina Bar-CLE Division is proud to present the 2012 South Carolina Limited Liability Company Update seminar. This practical program features the hottest topics and developments in LLC practice presented by an outstanding and experienced faculty. The program will provide an update on the most important issues facing corporate practice attorneys, as well as practical analysis and discussion of solutions to the most common areas of concern. Included will be a guided tour of Subchapter K, an analysis of the application of state and local taxes, how to recognize when membership in an LLC is a security, a litigation overview, UCC/Charging Order conflicts and creditor protection and much more! If you draft LLCs or advise clients on the formation or operation of LLCs, Don’t miss out on this program.
Join Furman University President and noted legal scholar Rod Smolla for an hour-long presentation, “The Supreme Court of the United States 2012: Property, Privacy and Affirmative Action.”
Reid Trautz, frequent ABA TechShow speaker, blogger, and technology consultant shares his Top Ten technology tips and each can impact your practice. In addition, Reid will discuss the impact, dangers, and solutions for using Social Media to market and communicate with potential clients.
The sheer volume and cost of producing discoverable electronic data is compelling profound changes in the way opposing counsel must work together - the easy or the hard way.
This innovative and powerful program walks you step-by-step through the CDV process from guilty pleas through the collateral consequences of a CDV plea or conviction.
This program introduces you to the offset between federal Social Security disability and state workers’ compensation benefits. It will help you identify problems with the offset, understand its pitfalls, and give practical guidance on how to get information needed to figure out how the offset works in your cases. After watching the program, you will be able to explain the offset to your clients better and know how to resolve offset issues more efficiently.
This seminar explores the different causes of action against truck drivers, trucking companies and third parties for injuries caused in a vehicular accident.
This seminar by Graydon Olive and Susan Stewart discusses what you need to know about the changes surrounding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
This seminar explains everything an attorney needs to do in the first 30 days after signing up a new trucking case including how to investigate the accident and obtain relevant documents.
This Distance Learning Program is for novice lawyers and “old” lawyers alike. The program deals with issues such as “how to conduct an initial client interview”, “how to spot a difficult client” from the outset, and “how to deal with a difficult client” when you didn’t spot them early enough to avoid them! Learn the types of difficult clients that lawyers encounter throughout their entire careers, and effective ways to deal with them from start to finish.
This seminar provides a brief overview of the respective roles of closing attorneys, abstractors, and title insurance agents in South Carolina, and summarizes basic title issues which are present in most real estate closings.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations ("FMCSR") provide minimum standards for the trucking industry. This seminar explores how these regulations can be used as evidence of negligence or recklessness on the part of the truck driver.
This hour long discussion with Stephanie Brinkley and Natalie Bluestein regards the impact of family law upon couples who have engaged in assisted reproduction, ie: custody, probate and adoption.
Motor carrier claims have their own unique set of problems, whether it be in the areas of accident investigation and reconstruction, discovery, case evaluation, and trial.
This presentation entitled Trial by Machine: The Use of Evidential Breath Testing in South Carolina examines the evolution of breath test evidence in DUI and DUI related cases. Drew Carroll discusses some of the issues that remain relevant when analyzing the accuracy and reliability of a breath test result.
Mismanaging a trust account can have terrible consequences for a lawyer. Law schools fail to train law students on how to handle trust accounts, and seasoned lawyers continue to struggle with all of the requirements contained in Rule 1.15. We will explore the issues surrounding trust accounting and the software programs available to assist in managing them.
Barbara Seymour of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel discusses lawyer advertising rules in the special context of attorneys who advertise their services as bankruptcy counsel.
This presentation discusses the fundamentals of financial statements and how financial statement analysis can be used in the legal arena to support one’s case.
Thanks to modern technology, it is much easier to locate and successful serve a party in litigation. Nevertheless, there are situations in which service of process can be difficult, time consuming, and nearly impossible. While such situations can usually be resolved, the earlier they are recognized, the better the result relative to client satisfaction, time expenditure, and successful resolution of a case. This seminar discusses a few atypical service of process issues, and how best to address them.
This seminar features speaker Brad Wickard of Huseby Global Litigation Support and will teach you how to use technology in your next deposition to maximum advantage.
There are over 20 million veterans of the United States military who are potentially eligible for a broad array of benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA benefits are not limited to compensation for service-connected injuries, but include pensions, educational benefits, mortgages, insurance, health services, and burial benefits. Many of these benefits and services are not only available to veterans, but are also available to family members, such as surviving spouses and minor children, whether or not the veteran has previously filed a benefits claim. Attorneys providing legal services to the general public should be aware of the VA benefits available to – and the potential impact of VA regulations on – their clients. This course provides attorneys unfamiliar with the VA benefits system with a basic understanding of the VA claims and appeals process and the fundamental tools to assist their clients in identifying whether they may be eligible for VA benefits. In addition, attorneys will learn how changes, such as the death or incompetency of a veteran receiving VA benefits, can affect clients, including their rights to control their own finances and appoint their own guardians. Two experienced practitioners will share insights on how VA views attorney-client relationships, VA’s authority to override attorney-in-fact designations, and when to refer a VA benefits matter to an experienced practitioner. The course will also include a 1 hour discussion of ethical issues in advising veterans and their survivors.
This program evaluates South Carolina warnings law in the context of products liability claims. The material covers the general purpose of warnings in products liability law, when the duty to warn arises, what makes a warning adequate, and the South Carolina case law that drives all of these topic areas. Presenter Brian Comer also gives examples from cases to show the application of the law and educate the audience about how to approach a warnings claim.
In 1979, Jim Blackburn was a relatively young, very inexperienced lawyer who had never tried a serious case in his life…and then fate put him in the United States Attorney’s office just when the Jeffrey MacDonald murder trial, which had been pending for almost a decade, was to take place. The Justice Department had no real choice…Jim was the only game in town, and he had to learn the hard lessons of trying a high profile murder case on the fly.
This seminar is designed to assist practitioners who do not normally practice in the family court or who accept court-appointed cases in the family court and may need some guidance on how to address basic issues in the family court arena.
The SC Bar-CLE Division is proud to present the second installment of what promises to be the most deliciously delectable CLE series ever offered for your educational and dining consumption!
In this episode of “Whipping Up Some Justice”, Chef Leslie Riddle and guest Chefs Judge Bruce Williams and attorney Peter Currence not only teach you how to make three delicious appetizers for all occasions, but they discuss keys to your initial client meeting. Attorney Susan Edwards will join the party as our distinguished faculty provides insight on fee agreements, and tips for a successful initial client interview. They will teach you how to set ground rules and boundaries with your client, and in turn establish realistic client expectations in Family Court litigation.
The SC Bar-CLE Division is proud to present the first installment of what promises to be the most deliciously delectable CLE series ever offered for your educational and dining consumption!
In this episode of “Whipping Up Some Justice,” Chef Leslie Riddle and guests Robert Rosen and Jim McLaren not only teach you how to make a delicious scallops au gratin, but they also reveal the secrets of creating an effective Parenting Plan. Robert, Jim, and Leslie will provide you with insights born of experience in the trenches, as well as with solid examples of Parenting Plans that work, teach you how to use them in Family Court to get the kind of visitation your client wants, and explain how you can draft and present a Parenting Plan that will persuade the judge.
Theodore Claypool and Amy Gaffney talk about which came first, e-mail or the Internet? We have come a long way from the early days of electronic communication: from Zines to Blogs to Tweets. With these new methods of communication and information storage, come emerging rules between employers and employees about access and security. This program provides an overview of these issues from both an employer and employee perspective.
This DUI seminar that gets you beyond abstract theory of law and digs down into the real world of practical, useful hands-on information, “You Can Get There from Here: A Roadmap to a Successful DUI Practice” is the program for you!
By covering the basic statutory and case law, this program will cover the basic areas of the law you need to be aware of if you have been appointed a juvenile delinquent case by the courts. Also provided are some practice tips to help guide you in representing juveniles in delinquent matters.
