North Dakota CLE Self-Study Bundle

Civility is often viewed as something "nice but not necessary" in the practice of law; in fact, many attorneys will argue that it is counter to zealous representation of their clients. Others will see it as something required in order to properly focus on the legal merits of a case.

Artificial Intelligence has the power to transform industries and drive innovation; however it also raises ethical concerns, particularly around data protection. Data can impact an organization’s decision-making, compliance and strategy, placing data governance at the forefront of in-house legal professionals' concerns. Our esteemed panel of AI experts will discuss the importance of managing data retention appropriately in order to maintain data integrity, and will provide practical strategies for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and mitigating the risks of bias and discrimination in AI systems. In this session, we will dive deep into the complexities of data governance, addressing the unique challenges faced by in-house legal teams and offering practical solutions to harness the power of data effectively and securely.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for employers and employees. It has never been more important to properly prepare your workforce for the use of AI in a way that is safe for your organization. Our panel of experts will discuss the legal and regulatory considerations for AI use in the workplace, and will also share insights and practical advice in regards to addressing potential job displacement concerns, ensuring fair and ethical AI use, and compliance with labor laws.

In this fun and interesting program, explore social media and how the law regulates the social media sites. This program explores the two major pillars of immunity form the 1990’s that facilitated social media growth, the immunity from state tort liability for defamation and state torts, and the copyright immunity for infringement on their sites.

This program will give you a great overview of copyright law fundamentals, the exclusive rights, infringement, and fair use, all while allowing you to better understand what copyright law is doing in the background of our live music events from the moment we arrive to the performance to our post-show uploading of our phone footage.

Much legal talk these days is about the weaponization of the legal system to push political persecutions. This program looks at an actual case of a weaponized legal system, what the Supreme Court called a “crusade,” by exploring the Cold War trials of Harry Bridges. In part two of this program, experienced intellectual property lawyer Peter Afrasiabi, who authored the definitive book on the Harry Bridges trials from National Archive and FBI FOIA records, finishes the story by discussing the perjury trial of Bridges that stands as yet another example of how the legal system was contorted to produce what was persecution by prosecution.

Join our speakers in this CLE program as they delve into the latest developments in class action litigation and reveal essential best practices. This unique opportunity is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge and strategies needed to not only navigate the complexities of this dynamic legal field but also secure favorable outcomes for their clients.

Join us for this enlightening CLE program, where our esteemed panel of speakers will embark on a deep dive into the nuances of ERISA litigation. They will dissect its historical origins, elucidate its key components, dissect notable trends, and elucidate the broader implications for employers, employees, and the legal landscape at large.