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Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
This panel will provide a comprehensive presentation of The U.S. Military Justice System, including an overview of: (1) the Uniform Code of Military Justice and its underlying principals; (2 … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
This panel will provide a comprehensive presentation of The U.S. Military Justice System, including an overview of: (1) the Uniform Code of Military Justice and its underlying principals; (2) the Military Justice Personnel Structure, detailing the functions of the Prosecution Team including the Office of Special Trial Counsel, Defense Team, Special Victims’ Counsel and Judiciary; (3) the Types of Courts-Martial and Non-judicial Actions; (4) the Appellate Process with reference to the Army Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed; (5) the role of Judge Advocates in the context of International Humanitarian Law and National Security Law.
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Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Whether you are advising clients on starting or valuing a business, determining marital assets and family support, planning estates and trusts, identifying assets for bankruptcy or counselin … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Whether you are advising clients on starting or valuing a business, determining marital assets and family support, planning estates and trusts, identifying assets for bankruptcy or counseling on investments, understanding what are patents, trademarks and copyrights and what their different values are as assets will help you assist your clients.
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Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
A discussion with a lifelong crusader for reproductive rights, a law professor with extensive work on reproductive rights and justice, and an attorney on the front lines on the historical co … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
A discussion with a lifelong crusader for reproductive rights, a law professor with extensive work on reproductive rights and justice, and an attorney on the front lines on the historical context of Roe v. Wade, the future implication of Dobbs v Jackson, New York State’s passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, and what is happening nationally.
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Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
The passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and related guidance from the New York State Department of Labor has complicated how employers address employee use of marijua … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
The passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and related guidance from the New York State Department of Labor has complicated how employers address employee use of marijuana. In this CLE, Taylor C. Ventre, Esq. of Harris Beach PLLC, and Hanan B. Kolko, Esq. of Cohen Weiss and Simon LLP, will discuss both how the legal landscape has changed for employers since the passage of the MRTA, as well as the intersection between New York State law and the federal treatment of marijuana. Ms. Ventre and Mr. Kolko will also discuss the practical considerations for employers and where businesses may need to change their practices, including with respect to drug testing, disciplining employees for suspected or confirmed drug use, accommodating medical marijuana users, and whether employers have an obligation to bargain over these issues.
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Hours – 0.5 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General, 0.5 – Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – Ethics
Join attorneys Amy B. Goldsmith and Judith Bachman and insurance broker Gordon Coyle as they explore the intricacies of cyber security laws and regulations and cyber insurance. Learn about t … READ MORE

Hours – 0.5 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General, 0.5 – Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – Ethics
Join attorneys Amy B. Goldsmith and Judith Bachman and insurance broker Gordon Coyle as they explore the intricacies of cyber security laws and regulations and cyber insurance. Learn about the mandatory policies and practices all lawyers and businesses must implement as set forth in New York’s SHIELD law. Explore what is required to request and keep cyber security insurance. You’ll take away an understanding of this evolving area of the law and strategies and tactics to protect you and your client’s personal and private information and confidential documents.
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Hours – 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General
This program will discuss the topic of privacy law, the types of information, and the future of enforcement. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection – General
This program will discuss the topic of privacy law, the types of information, and the future of enforcement.
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Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Learn about recurring issues in insurance coverage for intellectual property infringement lawsuits and strategic approaches to finding coverage. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Learn about recurring issues in insurance coverage for intellectual property infringement lawsuits and strategic approaches to finding coverage.
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Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This program will provide an overview and discussion of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act … READ MORE

Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This program will provide an overview and discussion of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act
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Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
The panel will include a facilitated discussion on the presence and impact of women in the courts, updates the speakers have to offer, as well as ideas for how WBASNY members can take action … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
The panel will include a facilitated discussion on the presence and impact of women in the courts, updates the speakers have to offer, as well as ideas for how WBASNY members can take action to improve the presence and impact of women in courts. The main topics that will be touched upon are i) Challenges Facing Female Judges and Court Personnel, ii) Challenges Facing Female Litigators in the Courtroom, iii) Challenges Facing Female Litigants, iv) Looking Ahead, Advice for female attorneys navigating the Courts, the role of mentors and sponsors in forwarding progress for women in the profession and the role of judges and local gender fairness committees regarding advancing women in the courts.
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Hours – 0.5 / Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
On June 21st, 2023, WBASNY’s Title IX & Education Committee will present a webinar CLE entitled The Changing Landscape and Contemporary Issues in Title IX. The CLE features Thomas McDo … READ MORE

Hours – 0.5 / Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
On June 21st, 2023, WBASNY’s Title IX & Education Committee will present a webinar CLE entitled The Changing Landscape and Contemporary Issues in Title IX. The CLE features Thomas McDonald, Esq., Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the Research Foundation of the City University of New York. Mr. McDonald has 30 years of experience in the Title IX space and he will present a history of Title IX as it relates to sexual harassment on college and university campuses. Mr. McDonald will discuss relevant Title IX definitions; Title IX investigation and hearing procedures and timelines; standards of burden of proof; alternatives to on-campus reporting; remedies if a college or university does not have jurisdiction; and resources for students and employees. He will cover the proposed Biden Administration Title IX Regulations and the impact of the proposed regulations, guidance and procedures on complainants, respondents, and educational institutions. Mr. McDonald will discuss contemporary issues in Title IX protections, including issues impacting the LGBTQA+ community and issues arising in the scope of transgender students in athletics at the collegiate/middle and high school levels. The program with conclude with two fact patterns that highlight complexities and challenges in the application of Title IX today.
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Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
Attorneys advising businesses, determining marital assets, planning estates and trusts, identifying assets for bankruptcy or counseling on investments need to understand NFTs. This program w … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
Attorneys advising businesses, determining marital assets, planning estates and trusts, identifying assets for bankruptcy or counseling on investments need to understand NFTs. This program will teach you what is an NFT, how an NFT works and is used, and what is being bought. You will learn about copyright and trademark rights and infringement issues that could impact the value of the NFT.
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Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This CLE covers recent constitutional and statutory amendments relating to the CPLR. It covers numerous areas of law including statutes of limitations and tolls, the revival of sex abuse cla … READ MORE

Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This CLE covers recent constitutional and statutory amendments relating to the CPLR. It covers numerous areas of law including statutes of limitations and tolls, the revival of sex abuse claims, issues relating to municipalities, e-documents and e-signing. Other subjects covered include defaults, premises liability, surveillance videos and the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act.
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Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This CLE program provides practitioners unfamiliar with Asylum law the basic nuts to bolts understanding of representing foreign nationals seeking Asylum, Withholding of Removal, or relief p … READ MORE

Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
This CLE program provides practitioners unfamiliar with Asylum law the basic nuts to bolts understanding of representing foreign nationals seeking Asylum, Withholding of Removal, or relief pursuant to the Convention Against Torture.
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Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Helen “Nellie” Drew, University of Buffalo School of Law, Director, UB Center for the Advancement of Sport, Professor of Practice in Sports Law, presents an overview of 51 years of Title … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Helen “Nellie” Drew, University of Buffalo School of Law, Director, UB Center for the Advancement of Sport, Professor of Practice in Sports Law, presents an overview of 51 years of Title IX. Professor Drew covers the initial goals of Title IX and the continuing challenges of Title IX. Professor Drew discusses the Biden Administration’s proposed Title IX Regulations, which are designed to provide protections regardless of gender identity. She examines the swinging pendulum of Title IX protections over the course of recent presidential administrations. She also addresses how Title IX proceedings protect complainants and respondents and the extent to which institutions/schools may have exposure to liability.
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Hours – 1.0 Skills
Among the many questions and dilemmas that arise during divorce, perhaps the ones attorneys find most challenging to deal with revolve around tax issues. This CLE Webinar will assist attorne … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Skills
Among the many questions and dilemmas that arise during divorce, perhaps the ones attorneys find most challenging to deal with revolve around tax issues. This CLE Webinar will assist attorneys to reach a comprehensive understanding of family law and divorce-related tax issues. This will enable attorneys to provide invaluable guidance to clients in negotiations and in court.
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Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin in the Sun finds its origin in a landmark US Supreme Court case Hansberry v Lee. The story depicted on stage was derived from a lawsuit by the a … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Lorraine Hansberry’s landmark play A Raisin in the Sun finds its origin in a landmark US Supreme Court case Hansberry v Lee. The story depicted on stage was derived from a lawsuit by the author’s father challenging racially discriminatory housing practices in 1930’s Chicago. The beauty and power of the play lies in its authenticity, an authenticity born of the American legal system.
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Hours – 1.0 Skills
Attorney Seth I. Fields, a seasoned litigator talks about depositions and how to both take and defend a deposition more effectively.  He also discusses the importance of proper instructions … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Skills
Attorney Seth I. Fields, a seasoned litigator talks about depositions and how to both take and defend a deposition more effectively.  He also discusses the importance of proper instructions at the start of a deposition to the witness, as well as proper questioning and objections and how to structure a deposition to elicit the necessary testimony.  He also discusses how to avoid certain pitfalls.
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Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
A roundtable discussion with judges and practitioners regarding the basics of matrimonial law and best practices for obtaining a divorce in Queens County. The program discusses all issues th … READ MORE

Hours – 2.0 Professional Practice
A roundtable discussion with judges and practitioners regarding the basics of matrimonial law and best practices for obtaining a divorce in Queens County. The program discusses all issues that can be resolved in a matrimonial matter and the various routes that can be taken to obtain a divorce.
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Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Honoring the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Discussing the four phases of Ruth from RGB, the woman to RGB, the judge and cultural icon. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Honoring the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Discussing the four phases of Ruth from RGB, the woman to RGB, the judge and cultural icon.
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Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
The program provide insight as to how age bias has effected them as newly practicing attorneys, how it continues to effect attorneys with several years of practice, and how to avoid it in yo … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
The program provide insight as to how age bias has effected them as newly practicing attorneys, how it continues to effect attorneys with several years of practice, and how to avoid it in your workplace.
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Hours – 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
Join attorneys Amy B. Goldsmith and Judith Bachman and insurance broker Gordon Coyle as they explore the intricacies of cyber security laws and regulations and cyber insurance. Learn about t … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
Join attorneys Amy B. Goldsmith and Judith Bachman and insurance broker Gordon Coyle as they explore the intricacies of cyber security laws and regulations and cyber insurance. Learn about the mandatory policies and practices all lawyers and businesses must implement as set forth in New York’s SHIELD law. Explore what is required to request and keep cyber security insurance. You’ll take away an understanding of this evolving area of the law and strategies and tactics to protect you and your client’s personal and private information and confidential documents.
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Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Whether advising the (un)happily married clients before, during or after the (un)happy marriage, attorneys should be aware of important tools, techniques and other considerations in order to … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Whether advising the (un)happily married clients before, during or after the (un)happy marriage, attorneys should be aware of important tools, techniques and other considerations in order to advantageously position their clients in the event of divorce. With the increasing overlap among professional disciplines, advisors have much to gain from having cross-disciplinary fluency.
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Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
This program will give lawyers new to immigration removal defense and seasoned practitioner seeking to learn additional insight in strategies for cases brought before the immigration Court. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
This program will give lawyers new to immigration removal defense and seasoned practitioner seeking to learn additional insight in strategies for cases brought before the immigration Court. It begins by exploring the intake process, how to take pleadings, how to determine and apply for forms of relief, as well as post-hearing strategies.
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Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
Stress and anxiety can impact judgment, professional performance, and organization. This can lead to errors that have ethical implications. Andrea Bonina, Esq. discusses what you can do to m … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
Stress and anxiety can impact judgment, professional performance, and organization. This can lead to errors that have ethical implications. Andrea Bonina, Esq. discusses what you can do to manage your stress and stay compliant with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
This program explores Navigating Domestic Violence Cases in Criminal Court and Family Court. The Presenters share their respective perspectives and experience in this area. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
This program explores Navigating Domestic Violence Cases in Criminal Court and Family Court. The Presenters share their respective perspectives and experience in this area.
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Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
The program focuses on the various perspectives of those who work in domestic violence. For example, Honorable Esther Morgenstern addresses the Integrated Domestic Violence Court system whic … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
The program focuses on the various perspectives of those who work in domestic violence. For example, Honorable Esther Morgenstern addresses the Integrated Domestic Violence Court system which she spearheaded herself. She presents the different aspects of IDV and how it impacts survivors of domestic violence. Dolores Gebhardt, Esq., focuses on the practitioner’s point of view and has in depth materials on counsel fees and equitable distribution in in relation to domestic violence and the legal services and laws that are available to survivors of domestic violence. Dr. Kathleen E. McKay presents the mental health perspective on survivors of domestic violence and touch upon the various forms of abuse including financial abuse.
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Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
Anyone placed into deportation-removal proceedings should be represented by an attorney experienced in deportation defense; if they have prior arrests and convictions, that attorney should a … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 Professional Practice
Anyone placed into deportation-removal proceedings should be represented by an attorney experienced in deportation defense; if they have prior arrests and convictions, that attorney should also be well-versed in the complex interplay between criminal and immigration law. This program provides practice pointers for criminal defense counsel representing non-citizens, as well as for counsel defending non-citizens in deportation removal proceedings. Wholistic representation commences before a client is even placed in those proceedings. Whether a client has legal status in the U.S., or lacks that status; whether the client has prior convictions, or faces criminal charges for the first time; we will review some of the steps that can be taken before their being placed into deportation to prepare them for those proceedings. We will also review important steps to be taken once a client is placed into deportation proceedings.
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Hours – 1.0 Skills
Learn how to identify issues for appeal, prepare a compelling brief, argue before an appellate panel, and prepare the case in the lower court in the event the case reaches an appellate court … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Skills
Learn how to identify issues for appeal, prepare a compelling brief, argue before an appellate panel, and prepare the case in the lower court in the event the case reaches an appellate court. The speaker has briefed and/or argued more than 200 appeals in the state and federal appellate courts, and was among counsel of record in Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. 644 (2020), which held for the first time that Title VII prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
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Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
Marketing is essential to your legal career whether you are looking to bring in more clients, advance within your firm, or position yourself for new opportunities. The key to successful mark … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism
Marketing is essential to your legal career whether you are looking to bring in more clients, advance within your firm, or position yourself for new opportunities. The key to successful marketing is to build a strong personal brand that helps you stand out in a positive way. In this webinar, learn how to determine your personal brand and what tactics will enable you to effectively promote your brand within the confines of attorney ethical rules.
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Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
This program outlines the various aspects of custody, particularly 50-50 custody and how the 50-50 schedule has an impact on who pays child support in a shared custody arrangement. The progr … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
This program outlines the various aspects of custody, particularly 50-50 custody and how the 50-50 schedule has an impact on who pays child support in a shared custody arrangement. The program recites the relevant case law applicable to 50-50 custody and child support and the law spans across the four New York Judicial Departments. This CLE course is a reliable source of case law and the current law for family law and matrimonial practitioners regarding the effect of child support by a true split custody arrangement.
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