eCourses

Session 1: Lawyers Behaving Badly - The hosts of the Lawyers Behaving Badly podcast share true but outrageous stories about lawyers being less than their best selves. Session 2: The Unruly Client - Ethical duties and practical advice for working with clients who don’t see eye to eye with you. Session 3: DOJ Hot Topics and Recent Developments - Panelists discuss recent enforcement trends by the DOJ and how announced priorities are playing out in the real world. Session 4: Does Intelligence Equal Competence? Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law - Artificial Intelligence may be embedded in tools, or may even be a tool itself, that helps lawyers better meet client needs. But, it is no different than other conventional tools and technologies used by lawyers—they must be used in conjunction with a lawyer’s duty to provide competent representation. Session 5: Persuasive Oral Argument Techniques - Hear tips from two of Texas’s best on what to do (and not to do) in oral argument.

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In a world of increasing international opportunities, the risks associated with pursuing business across borders also continue to rise. Both public and private multinational companies and their executives are facing heightened concern over potential regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions related to anti-money laundering, the FCPA and global anti-corruption, and export controls and sanctions laws. This session discusses recent enforcement trends and practical compliance strategies for mitigating business and legal risks in this ever-changing environment. 

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Panelists discuss recent enforcement trends by the DOJ and how announced priorities are playing out in the real world.

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This panel explores some of the ethical and practical considerations to be confronted when our clients face government enforcement. Audience participation is encouraged as the panel tackles issues like data preservation, conflicts of interest, joint representation, parallel investigations, cooperation, reporting known violations, and independent investigation counsel turned defense counsel.

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Gain practical guidance surrounding the recent SEC Clawback Rule, NYSE/Nasdaq listing requirements, DOJ guidance, enforcement actions, and potential unintended consequences.

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Panelists discuss the expansion of criminal antitrust enforcement and recent investigations that delve into the government's tools, tactics and targets.

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Learn about the decisions that determine our client’s lives from the judges who preside over our trials and settlements. What is expected from the defense and the prosecution? What do we do that works (and doesn’t work)? Hear insights on jury selection through sentencing from this highly distinguished panel.

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Hear an SEC enforcement attorney and defense counsel discuss the latest on Commission rules, enforcement actions, and current priorities related to cybersecurity.

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Session 01: Part One: Corporate Transparency Act Regulations - Hear an overview of the Corporate Transparency Act and related regulations and a discussion regarding who is a reporting company, who is a beneficial owner, and what information will be required to be disclosed. Session 02: Part Two: Corporate Transparency Act Regulations and the Practical Implications - A practice-focused review on the implications of the CTA for lawyers who serve or who have served as an organizer of covered entities and what communications and safeguards practitioners can implement now to prepare themselves and their clients for the implementation of the CTA.

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Cases against “Big Tech” continue to make headlines, and the antitrust agencies now are ramping up enforcement against non-compete clauses in the tech and the non-tech world. Explore how Epic Games v. Apple Corp. and other cases deal with issues such as platform sponsorship and maintenance, selfpreferencing, two-sided markets, and fragmentation.

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One of internal counsel’s many functions is to avert problems for their employers. But sometimes in keeping their client away from the fire, they risk being singed. These concerns implicate challenging attorney-client privilege issues, clarity in communicating to employees and management who they represent, educating others about how to maintain confidentiality, engaging the right counsel and consultants for the proper purposes, and knowing when to stay away from direct interaction in depositions, mediations and regulator meetings and interactions, or when to interact directly.

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Hear advice for in-house counsel and corporate executives faced with federal inquiries, search warrants, investigations, and subpoenas to produce evidence or testify. Highlight ways in which professionals can stay out of the government’s cross hairs.

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The federal government and various states continue to investigate and litigate healthcare fraud cases across all sectors of the industry. Hear an overview of the latest trends in enforcement, including insight from a leading government attorney, and learn what the new theories and trends mean for 2023 and beyond.

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Session 1: Client Selection, Contracts and Handling Complaints - During a long career, almost no lawyer can completely avoid conflicts and complaints from Clients. The nature of our adversary system provides many opportunities for stress, misunderstandings and disagreements about how the legal system works – or the client’s expectations.  Many times, these matters can be avoided in the intake process. But when a complaint arises, lawyers need to know how to respond and handle those attorney client disagreements in ethical and empathetic ways. This course takes you through the interview process, the execution of clear attorney fee agreements, maintaining clear communications, and ultimately handling an attorney client dispute. Dozens of great tips, sound advice, and reminders of our fiduciary duty under the Disciplinary Rules. Session 2: Protecting Privilege? The Evolving Role of Attorney-Client Privilege in Cybersecurity Incidents and Responses - This session analyzes the advantages and limitations of including outside counsel during incident response. Session 3: Tales from Trial: The Boeing Case is Shot Down - Defense attorneys for the Boeing test pilot, the only individual indicted in connection with the Boeing 737 Max crashes, discuss details of the trial and their successful defense strategy. Session 4: Employee Mental Health: What Response is Required - In the aftermath of COVID and with increased visibility of mental health issues, districts must consider a more holistic plan for addressing the concerns related to employee well-being. This session combines a discussion of the legal requirements of dealing with employee mental health challenges along with best practices in prevention and intervention.

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The U.S. Department of Justice describes the False Claims Act as one of its most important tools to fight fraud. Yet, no statute is under greater scrutiny by the Courts, Congress, or Counsel. Two momentous decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court this year, along with other important appellate court decisions, have significantly altered this enforcement landscape. Our panelists discuss the most recent decisions and the practical effects on their practices.

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THIS MONTH: Remote Workers: Not as Simple as You Think • Identifying Your IP: Why is it Important and How to Protect It • Developments in Real Estate Underwriting Related to Climate Change • Responding to the Government’s Expectations around eDiscovery, Data Production and Ephemeral Communications • Defense and Jury Charges • Mindset Mastery 101 for Attorney Wellness

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As ransomware and cyber attacks against critical infrastructure continue to make headlines around the world, companies are left to wonder if they are doing enough to stay safe. Examine evolving ransomware trends and cybersecurity best practices, as well as the SEC's proposed cybersecurity rules and the anticipated impact.

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In-house counsel are facing increasingly complicated ethical issues arising from internal and government investigations. Hear discussion on ethics issues faced by in-house counsel, including how to navigate through investigations of key officers and executives, balancing when to report to the Board where management is reluctant to act, and recent developments regarding waiver of privilege during reporting out of investigation results.

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This panel discusses takeaways from recent resolutions in Glencore, Stericycle and Tenaris in the context of existing policies, and what both DOJ and SEC pronouncements portend in the corporate white collar space generally. Additionally, the panel members examine how “agency” is being interpreted by the government in the FCPA context in the ongoing quest to identify and manage third party risks.

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THIS MONTH: Tales from Trial: The Boeing Case is Shot Down • The Role of the GC: Managing Enterprise-Wide Cybersecurity Risk • Readable Legal Writing • Cross Examination • Get Schooled! Practice and Professional-Identity Lessons from Law School Clinics

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