Pennsylvania CLE Course Catalog

In this program, Dr. Brian Russell, Clinical Psychologist and Attorney at Law, will discuss the different impairments that can affect an attorney. The ethics rules are implicated in addressing the issues involved and how it affects the practice of law. He will also discuss different ways attorneys can find help.

Whether its a civil enforcement action, criminal investigation, a cross-boarder fraud case, or another variety of white collar crime a GCs ability to navigate and manage these accusations is business critical. However, white-collar investigations and regulations have evolved vastly over recent years due to expanded government resources and more developed techniques along with increased agency collaboration. Therefore, GCs need to continuously evolve and develop strategies to better protect their organizations.

Over the last few years, Immigration policy has been one of the most charged issues in the U.S. Today, there is no sign of that changing as the Trump administration has spent much of its time on immigrations policies and procedures. Now, some talent and immigration experts are predicting these regulations will affect the U.S. talent pool along with the makeup of the workplace. What can in-house and law firms expect from immigration regulations and how will this affect existing employees and hiring? -Understand the increased scrutiny around H-1B visa applications -Evaluating shorter term visas and alternatives for H-1B -Examining other Trump Immigration policies and their potential effects on the workplace

Effective communicators make strong leaders. Whether it's with a customer, a colleague, a manager, or a direct report, strong communication skills will help you navigate difficult conversations, be more agile and adaptive in the face of change, build empathy and rapport, and problem-solve more effectively. For in-house counsel, both written and verbal communication are imperative for success.

This program will examine the basics of CDA 230 and its day to day affect for those who advise internet businesses as well as those who litigate against them. It will give practical guidance as to what extend internet companies can or should edit or censor the information their users contribute to their sites and to what extent those users will actually be liable.

Responding to government investigation requires knowledge of updates and regulations along with ability to effectively navigate a number of ethical responsibilities. In this session we will discuss critical rules of the road to keep in mind during a federal investigation.

In this session, speakers will discuss how the legal department can function more efficiently and how better managing everything from data, evidence gathering, litigation support, budgeting, and metrics can affect long-term litigation strategy.

Employers across the nation are confronting a host of new or amended employment laws addressing pay equity, pay inquiry, and paid sick leave. For instance, various U.S. municipalities and states, including New York City, Philadelphia, New York, California, and Puerto Rico have also enacted new legislation that prohibits employers from asking applicants about their current or past salary, creating additional compliance and recruitment challenges for employers. Additionally, various states and localities have adopted or are considering mandatory paid sick leave laws, adding to the assortment of new employer requirements. So what will the future workplace look like for women?

In an industry undergoing as much disruption as legal, management strategies that support these changes are becoming increasingly important. In order to facilitate change within an organization, each team needs to be equipped with the resources and support they will need when challenges arise. This session will demonstrate successful methodologies for management so you can help facilitate change in any situation without losing the engagement and productivity of your team.