Texas (TX) Litigation CLE Course Catalog

Fighting lawyers, fighting witnesses (literally), threats, put downs and other improper behavior – these are just a few of the deposition disasters that have been caught on camera, including infamous celebrity deponents Justin Bieber and Lil Wayne. In this entertaining program, veteran litigator Peter Afrasiabi chronicles some of the worst deposition disasters and the lessons that can be gleaned from the improper behavior of the lawyers and witnesses involved. This program will be useful for litigators of all levels and highly entertaining for lawyers of every stripe.

Join Peter Afrasiabi as he takes you through the pros and cons of the Deepfakes Accountability Act, a proposed federal law that would create criminal and civil liability for creators of unauthorized deepfakes.

Join our speakers as they delve into the latest trends and developments in trade secret law, offering practical guidance on protecting your trade secrets in the digital age.

Join us for an open dialogue that addresses the unique concerns of litigation professionals and offers actionable insights to navigate the complexities of modern legal disputes.

Join as our expert speakers share insights on taking preventative measures including creating robust policies and procedures, identifying potential issues before they escalate, and effectively managing communications and documentation.

Join Jeffrey B. Bell of Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP, and Timothy P. Duggan of Stark & Stark, P.C. as they delve into the complex world of eminent domain and land valuation litigation. Our experts will provide valuable insights on the latest regulatory updates and share compelling case studies that shed light on the challenges faced by property owners, developers, and government agencies.

The panelists will discuss the law of induced infringement before and after Glaxo v. Teva; what that case portends for the future; and what the U.S. Supreme Court may or may not do with the case.

Law schools, law firms and other CLE programs teach you how to “Think Like A Lawyer,” but succeeding in a law firm environment also requires you to “Think Like A Client” so that your clients will like and respect you, and ideally, want to hire you again and again.  Having spent more than twenty-five years as a law firm litigator, an in-house lawyer and now as a client, Zach McGee offers law firm lawyers at every level sage advice on what you should be doing -- and what you should not be doing -- to put your best foot forward when working with your clients.

Having spent more than twenty-five years as a law firm and in-house litigator and now as a client, Zach McGee provides critical advice for litigators of all levels who are preparing their clients to testify in depositions in civil cases, with a special focus on the unique issues you tend to face when preparing CEOs, directors and other senior executives.  This program also reviews the many benefits of using a deposition prep video program with your clients to help prepare them to testify.