Online CLE Course Catalog

In this program, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the recent trends and significant challenges surrounding NFTs and the associated legal landscape, including helpful insights to avoid potential risks.">In this program, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the recent trends and significant challenges surrounding NFTs and the associated legal landscape, including helpful insights to avoid potential risks.

Devising and implementing effective anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs have always been tricky and challenging. Listen as financial crime risks assessment experts Rosie Davitt (Arctic Intelligence) and Beth Berenbaum (ICBC– NYB) offer helpful tips in identifying the best risk assessment solution to boost one’s AML compliance programs, including software solutions.

We all know that CLE programs are boring and a chore to watch.  But we’re breaking the rules – aCLE program that’s intentionally funny and (gasp) entertaining, yet somehow still informative. In the latest installment of this popular series, Mark Wooster hosts the “It’s Never Too Late Show” with his featured guest, popular writer and stand-up comedian -- and recovering addict – Craig Shoemaker. During this funny yet compelling program, Craig shares his personal story of how he overcame addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex and set himself on a path to great success in his personal and professional lives, while teaching lawyers how to spot the signs of addiction and how to get help. Reserve your seat today!

The insurance industry continues to experience large growth in digital fraud attempts, but all industries are at risk as ransomware and social engineering claims continue to rise. This panel will warn against the new, sneaky ways you are being hacked, and emerging threats in cyberattacks, as well as offer expert advice on cybersecurity best practices and how to keep up with the changing fraud patterns.

Managing litigation costs is important for all sizes of litigation. The technological advances in recent years has enabled parties to participate remotely throughout many stages of litigation, but this discussion will discuss how planning your litigation strategy early can keep costs down while still effectively advocating for your client. 

Despite the old saying, facts do not speak for themselves. People must speak for them. Further, humans learn and store information by stories, not by recitation of facts. Juror persuasion happens when the right story is told the right way. Join nationally respected trial consultant Rich Matthews for an exploration of the crucial but often undervalued part that the right witness with the right preparation plays in moving jurors to vote your way.

From the onset, we must think about What Will the Jury See? First, potential evidence must be preserved then the investigation should strike a balance between privilege and documentation. When outside counsel is involved, they should trust but verify the investigation and identify other investigative needs.

Complex and multi-forum litigation present unique challenges beyond the substantive claims at issue. Attorneys and insurers need to know how to effectively manage litigation and efficiently move complex litigation through the court when litigation is unavoidable. This session will discuss the best practices in managing complex litigation including: handling multiple lawsuits in federal courts; handling multiple lawsuits in both state and federal courts; and handling a combination of individual and class actions.

Pro-active analytics can potentially help identify and mitigate certain risks and avoid litigation. This presentation will focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) related human capital disclosures, including descriptions of a company’s workforce. A number of pro-active DEI-type reviews and audits, such as pay equity audits, reduction-in-force (RIF) audits, and wage and hour audits, may be performed to proactively identify and manage risk of claims, litigation, and financial and reputational impacts. This presentation will provide an overview of how, why, and when companies should consider conducting such reviews to identify and manage risk.