CRIMINAL LAW IN ANUN-CIVIL CASE: HANDLINGACCUSATIONS OFCRIMINAL CONDUCT INFAMILY LAW CASESBy William Biviano, Dennis G. Kainen,Peter R. Stambleck, Jayne WeintraubAs if the practice of family law were nothard enough, what do you do when yourclient or the other party engages incriminal (or potentially criminal) conduct?From domestic violence to the filing offalse financial affidavits to invoking theFifth Amendment, learn from a prominentpanel of practitioners what to do when youare confronted with accusations of criminalconduct.Item no. : EA11200270Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 150.00DIRECT AND CROSS -EXAMINATION IN A FAMILYLAW TRIALBy Nancy Chausow Shafer Esq.,Katherine Kinser Esq.Expert faculty members from the ABAFamily Law Trial Advocacy Instituteprovided an overview of the art of directand cross-examination of various types ofwitnesses that are frequently family lawtrial witnesses, including the client, theopposing party, potential experts, and layfact witnesses. The discussion includedeffective use of witnesses and trial tips topresent your case under timemanagement constraints. This is a smallportion of the instruction at the week-longABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Instituteprogram offered in May.Item no. : MC11200419Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00DRAFTING FINANCIALPOWERS OF OATTORNEY:AVOIDING FINANCIALEXPLOITATION OF THEELDERLYAre you aware of the damage that can becaused by poor drafting of financialpowers of attorney or the damage causedfrom a lack of understanding of the clientscircumstances? Powers of attorney aretoo often viewed as minor legal documents,yet they are often used as tools for<strong>com</strong>mitting serious financial exploitationagainst older Americans, a problem that ison the rise in our aging society.Learn smart drafting and counseling skillsand how state law is changing tostrengthen the effectiveness and safety ofpowers of attorney for finances.Item no. : PR11200272Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 150.00EEOC'S REGULATIONSIMPLEMENTING THEADAAA, THE: EXPANDINGECOVERAGE UNDER THEDISABILITY DEFINITIONMarch 25, 2011, the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission (EEOC) issuedits final regulations implementing theAmericans with Disabilities ActAmendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), whichwas enacted on September 25, 2008 andbecame effective January 1, 2009. TheAct made a number of significant changesto the Americans with Disabilities Act's(ADA) "disability" definition, "reinstating abroad scope of protection under the ADA."In keeping with this purpose, the EEOCstates that "the definition of 'disability' shallbe construed broadly in favor of expansivecoverage to the maximum extentpermitted by the terms of the ADA."The panel discussed what this means forlawyers and their clients.Item no. : TN11200431Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 88 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00EMOTIONAL ANDPSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUESOF ESTATE PLANNINGWHAT (OR SHOULD) KEEPSCLIENTS AWAKE AT NIGHTAND HOW THIS MIGHT (OR(SHOULD) SHAPE THEESTATE PALNNINGPROCESSThis practice tool packed program willdiscuss how to handle issues relating tothe emotional & psychological issues ofestate planning.The panelists will discuss:Current tax issues: possible changesin exemption levels and pros andcons of portability;Hot issue for married couples: moreor less control to surviving spouseover estate intended for children,especially if multiple; Protecting client and heirs frompossible trustee abuse; i.e. conditionsfor removal of trustee; How does theestate planner inform the trustee ofhis/her duties? Growing impact oflitigation on trust and estate matters.Pros and cons of Trustee exculpationclauses;Kamerlink, Lori Patton________________________________________________________________________________________________________Learning Rendezvous LimitedEmail: inquiry@learningemall.<strong>com</strong> Websites: http://www.learningemall.<strong>com</strong> & http://www.learningemall.<strong>com</strong>.hkSuccession planning for the familybusiness;Counseling the client about unequalgifts;Advising the client whether to discloseor not disclose the estate plan to theheirs. What factors control the adviceto be given;Pros and cons of advising clients onplacing gift in trust for children,whether asset protection, financialeducation or responsibility, specialneeds or otherwise;How does the Attorney deal with theemotional and psychological aspectsof these issues.Item no. : KH11200437Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00FETAL ALCOHOLSPECTRUM DISORDERSD(FASD): WHAT YOU NEEDTO KNOW TO HELP YOURCLIENTSBy Pi Nan Chang, William Edwards,Melodee Hanes, Kathleen TavennerMitchell, Hon. Anthony WartnikOf all the substances ingested duringpregnancy, alcohol produces the mostlong-ranging damage to the brain.Children and youth within the justicesystem are disproportionately affected byFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD),with ramifications for a variety of casesincluding delinqency, abuse and neglect,and education. This program will helplawyers recognize individuals with FASD,especially those with IQ's above 70.Speakers will discuss how courts shouldtreat individuals with FASD, the servicesthey should receive and theac<strong>com</strong>modations that courts shouldprovide.Item no. : NR11200460Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 110.00HELPING YOUR FAMILYLAW CLIENTS DETERMINEWHEN BANKRUPTCY ISRIGHT FOR THEMBy Diane Brazen Gordon, Lydia Gross77
From initial client interviews to drafting thesettlement agreement, this program willdiscuss the critical and problematic debtissues every family law attorney needs tobe aware of. Topics will include studentloans, credit cards, short sales andforeclosures.This course will provide a practicalunderstanding of how to spot and addressproblem debts, and to know whenbankruptcy might be an option.Item no. : AD11200291Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 150.00HIS, HER OR THEIRPROPERTY: A PRIMER ONOMARITAL PROPERTY LAWIN THE COMMUNITYPROPERTY STATESBy Karen Boxx, Thomas M. FeatherstonJr.During this presentation the panelists willprovide a basic overview of the maritalproperty laws of the <strong>com</strong>munity propertystates.They will examine the fundamentaldifferences that exist between <strong>com</strong>monlaw states and <strong>com</strong>munity property statesincluding: The principles that the <strong>com</strong>munityproperty states share; The areas of law where the<strong>com</strong>munity property states differ; Key transfer and in<strong>com</strong>e taxconsequences applicable to<strong>com</strong>munity property ownership; How the source of funds impactswhether property is <strong>com</strong>munityproperty.They will also indentify and address someof the questions an estate planning lawyerin a <strong>com</strong>mon law state may ask about<strong>com</strong>munity property.Item no. : VA11200487Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00JOBS ACT IN NINETYMINUTES, THE: WHATBUSINESS LAWYERS NEEDTO KNOWBy Daniel R. Bushner, Elizabeth Dunshee,Dana G. Fleischman, Martin E. Lybecker,David Lynn, more…This program will discuss the new JOBSAct, which was enacted by Congress toease the regulatory burdens associatedwith capital raising by smaller <strong>com</strong>panies.The provisions of the Act relate to bothprivate and public offerings. Among theprincipal changes effected by the JOBSAct are:The designation of <strong>com</strong>panies with lessthan $1 billion of total annual grossrevenues as "emerging growth<strong>com</strong>panies," which are provided withcertain ac<strong>com</strong>modations relating to theirinitial public offerings and their subsequentreporting obligationsThe elimination of restrictions ongeneral solicitation and generaladvertising in connection with Rule506 private placements and Rule144A offerings under the SecuritiesActThe establishment of an offeringexemption for "crowdfunding" bynon-reporting U.S. <strong>com</strong>paniesThe expansion of the scope ofofferings under Section 3(b) of theSecurities Act to permit offerings of upto $50 million within a 12-monthperiod, subject to certain conditions Amendments to the thresholdsrequiring a <strong>com</strong>pany to register aclass of equity securities underSection 12(g) of the SecuritiesExchange Act.The program will feature presentations byprominent practitioners focusing on eachof these provisions, and present anup-to-date analysis of how theseprovisions are intended to work and someof the challenges they present. With theSEC currently drafting rulemaking toimplement many of the JOBS Actprovisions, this program will be bothinsightful and timely.Item no. : BZ11200305Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 150.00MAKING MORE MONEY BYBEING MORE ETHICALBy Todd C. Scott, Chaim Steinberger,Allison WoodMany attorneys view the Model Rules ofProfessional Conduct as rules that limitand restrict the practice of law. While thisis true, a closer examination of the ModelRules shows that the rules also provideguidance for managing your practice. Aseasoned practitioner, insurance carrier,and an ethics counselor will explore thelife cycle of a claim and demonstrate how<strong>com</strong>pliance with the Model Rules will notonly help you avoid disciplinary andmalpractice claims, but will also help youimprove your ability to generate revenueand to collect fees. Model Rules to beaddressed are: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,1.15, 1.16, 1.18, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 7.1, 7.2, and7.3.Learn how to ethically manage: client expectations; the client interview and clientselection process;the attorney-client relationship; andissues relating to billing and fees.________________________________________________________________________________________________________Learning Rendezvous LimitedEmail: inquiry@learningemall.<strong>com</strong> Websites: http://www.learningemall.<strong>com</strong> & http://www.learningemall.<strong>com</strong>.hkItem no. : NE11200310Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 150.00MASTERING BANKRUPTCY:PROOF OF CLAIMS - THEGOOD, BAD, AND THE UGLYUBy Vikram R. Barad, Rinky S. Parwani,Marc S. SternUnderstanding a proof of claim in aChapter 7 or Chapter 13 is not as simpleas it looks. In this seminar you will learnabout how to file a proof of claim, object toa proof a claim, and litigate proof ofclaims.Moreover, we will discuss how to help yourclients save money in a Chapter 7 andChapter 13 and use the objection processstrategically.Item no. : HF11200311Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : <strong>2012</strong>Price : USD 150.00MASTERING BANKRUPTCY:THE STRATEGY OFINSOLVENCY (WHEN,WHAT AND WHERE ARE WEFILING AND WHY?)By Vikram R. Barad, Rinky S. Parwani,Marc S. SternThe program is designed to address, ingeneral terms how the lawyer, ascounselor, needs to analyze the client'sneeds and propose a plan to achieve thatout<strong>com</strong>e. As lawyers practicing in the area,we have seen too many cases in whichthe proceeding was poorly timed or neednot have been filed at all. In other wordsthe case was filed at the wrong time, in thewrong chapter, and/or for the wrongreasons. The result is often excesslitigation, cost, and frustrations for bothlawyers and clients. The shoot from thehip approach leads to other problemswhich we believe would not exist if someinitial thought was given to the client'sgoals and to the process that each filingstarts.In this program you will learn: How to decide if your client should file The strategies on how to <strong>com</strong>pletethe schedules-what are we disclosing,and how? About the claiming exemptions afterTaylor and SchwabeItem no.FormatDuration: PM11200312: CD-ROM (Win): 90 minutes78