West Virginia CLE Course Catalog

Asbestos-related cases have long been a focal point in the legal arena, and the year 2024 brings pivotal shifts and emerging trends that demand attention.

The discussion will deal with tricks ranging from the easily-spotted “Good Cop, Bad Cop” routine and “Take It or Leave It” positioning, to more subtle bad faith tactics such as introducing phony facts and using time tricks.

In the latest installment in this popular series, Zach McGee discusses the judicial and legal ethics issues that arise out of the bombshell sex scandal that one commentator called “a body blow to the integrity” of the entire bankruptcy system. The facts of this case are so sensational – a bankruptcy judge who was living and sleeping with a lawyer who regularly appeared before him, while at the same time approving fee applications for the lawyer’s legal work in those cases – they would be hard to believe if they weren’t true. Rules covered include: Cannons 2, 2B, 3B & 3C of the Code of Conduct for United States Judges; and ABA Model Rules 1.7, 3.3, 4.1 & 8.4.

Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer) travels all across the country giving CLE programs, and he runs into a ton of celebrities on the road. In this program, Stuart will be showing photos of all the selfies he took with celebrities, and connecting those encounters to lessons of professionalism and civility in the practice of law.

Join Christopher Johanson and Rebekah C. Bezerra of FTI Consulting in this CLE program where they equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of patent litigation. Discover key insights and best practices to maximize your chances of success, whether you’re a patent owner, infringer, or attorney.

Join Matthew B. Greenblatt of FTI Consulting, Inc. and David C. Ware of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, for this CLE program as they delve into strategies and best practices for enhancing corporate governance through effective internal investigations.

Join Chadwick A. McTighe and Sarah Cronan Spurlock of Stites & Harbison, PLLC in this CLE session where they equip you with the knowledge and strategies to mitigate these risks and protect your bottom line.

Our speakers will break down crucial strategies and tactics for analyzing patents for effective licensing and litigation and how to develop an enforcement campaign that will be attractive to a litigation funder. Gain perspective and knowledge to help navigate this complex landscape successfully.

Join Karl P. Frederic of Windels Marx and Whitney Hodges of Sheppard Mullin in this CLE webcast as they unveil the essential legal and business fundamentals crucial for success in this rapidly expanding industry.