Oregon CLE Course Catalog

Cybersecurity threats and data breaches remain at the forefront of in-house counsel minds. Especially in a world where many employees now work remotely, the risk of a data breach is no longer a matter of if, but a matter of when. This session will help GCs prepare for attacks, address what to do when there may be a threat, and reveal the best response to stay on the forefront of the issue.

The workforce has changed significantly in recent years in more ways than we ever imagined. Among these changes, employee expectations have evolved and leaders are losing touch with many legal professionals suffering from burnout. It is essential that company leaders learn how to engage their team, manage burnout more effectively, and most importantly reflect on how to keep their employees happy, as this has a direct impact on financial success. Learning how to pick up on mental health signals in the current working environment and gaining the tools to help your teams work more mindfully is key to moving forward in these unprecedented times.

The many nuances of the changing regulation for labor and employment are front and center for GCs and their companies right now. This session will dive deep into understanding how to deal with the different patchwork of rules in different places and across jurisdictions, including the changing landscapes and residual effects of COVID-19. Join our speakers as they discuss the current labor and employment landscape, the most pressing challenges and how to avoid future pitfalls in this space.

It’s time to write contracts differently! Stuart Teicher, Esq (the “CLE Performer”) uses his unique style to explain why lawyers need to break free from the restrictions of the past — those dreaded forms. Learn about how to “think” and “organize” a transaction, explore the different parts of an agreement, get some details on financing contingencies, and explore plain English a bit as well.

Marijuana legalization is increasing across the United States, and more and more business opportunities are becoming available. There are still barriers to entry for many people, however, despite "social equity" programs in the states in which marijuana is legal.

It’s hard to believe, but the lyrics to the David Bowie songs give lawyers a chance to understand some really important ethics rules. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he explains how “Changes” reveals the need to be competent and stay in touch with the changes being posed by technology (Rule 1.1), as well as key requirements in the duty to consult the client in Rule 1.4. He’ll also show how the lyrics to “Space Oddity” teach about Rule 3.6 (Trial Publicity)…and more.

The seminar will give you a better understanding of the elder care perspective—the 360-degree view you need to make optimum plans for senior citizens and their families in an aging society.

My Cousin Vinny may be one of the best movies about lawyers ever made. That’s not an exaggeration…if you’re thinking about attorney ethics! The number of professional responsibility lessons one can learn from this cinematic masterpiece is incredible! Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he runs through this classic and covers some important ethics topics. They include: competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6) and lies/deception (Rule 8.4), and more!

As marijuana legalization grows, state-by-state, more and more financial considerations arise. Given the ever-evolving nature of the cannabis industry, it is important that any cannabis-related business or anyone supporting or financing a related business stay on top of the latest financial and tax implications of the industry.