Helping Syrian Earthquake Survivors - SCM Medical Missions

  From my friends at SCM Medical Missions - a charity I have worked with, and fully endorse:

Thanks to all of our donors, not only has SCM been able to supply large amounts of humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims in Syria, we have been supplying tents, and now solar power systems! This first camp is just the beginning. We will be supplying more camps with solar panels and equipment just as fast as we can. Please donate to help more camps receive solar power systems and bring them out of the dark.  This camp is in Jindires, in the Afrin District of the Aleppo Governorate. To see all the photos and video, click here to go to our Syria Earthquake Relief page. Help Now

SCM is still doing work in Jordan with Syrian refugees, and helping Afghan and Syrian refugees resettled in Washington state. We currently have Amazon wish lists for the Syrian families that still need items for their apartments. To see the lists, click here and be sure to share this email with anyone who wants to help the refugees and earthquake victims.

Ginny Watching Simon's Cat

Ginny watching TV will never not be funny. She especially likes "Simon's Cat".

Crocusses calling for Spring!

 

We Were Warned

Seen Walking Today

 

Two elderly cats just hanging together

Shadow And Me

 

Free CLE Calendar: March+ 2023

 Here is your monthly calendar for free Continuing Legal Education webinars.

As always: every event listed is eligible for credit in some state, but you'll want to check the listing to confirm its eligibility in your state - or if you can self-apply for credit; if you are producing or hear of a free CLE, send it our way for free publicity; check the calendar at http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com for  events added weekly; share freely with your colleagues!

 

March Free CLE

March 1:
* Legal Tech Lab. By Veritext.
* Tax Research: Fundamentals for Efficiency. By LexisNexis.
March 2:
* The Future of Prosecution: Celebrating 50 Years of the Fordham Urban Law Journal. By Fordham.
* Global Challenges and Local Solutions: The Intersection of Climate Change and Gender Inequality. By Fordham.
March 3:
* Renewable Energy Developments In The U.S.. By LexisNexis.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also Mar 8,20+31).
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 6
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 7:
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 8:
* The Rollback of Public Health Emergency Powers and a New Model Law. By CWRU.
* Bankruptcy Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* The Nuts and Bolts of Representing a Low-Income Tenant in Municipal Court . By Dechert.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also Mar 20+31).
March 9:
* Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. By CLINIC.
* Self-Defense and "Unwilling or Unable" States. By WSBA.
* Layoffs In An Uncertain Economy: What Employers Need to Know. By Bloomberg.
* Cybersecurity for Law Firms: How to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Office. By Smokeball.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
* Alternatives to the H-1B. By Cozen O'Connor.
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
March 10:
* The Metaverse And The Law: Anticipating The Next Frontier. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 13:
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 14:
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 15:
* Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deep Fakes. By Veritext.
* A Survey of Provisions for Your Attorney Client Agreements from Must-Haves to Optional Clauses. By LawPay.
* Cannabis Law. By Washington County Law Library.
* National Security Review Of Foreign Investment Transactions. By LexisNexis.
* COVID-19 Rapid Response: Staying on top of Legal Changes in a Pandemic. By LexisNexis. (Also Mar 29).
March 17:
* Due Diligence In Intellectual Property Transactions. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 20:
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also Mar 31).
March 21:
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 22:
* Top Property Cases of 2022. By Cozen O'Connor.
* Bankruptcy Filings: Industries And Patterns. By LexisNexis.
* Mayflower Compact. By Minnesota State Law Library.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.
March 23:
* Mayflower Compact. By MSLL.
March 24:
* Early Case Assessment. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 27:
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 28:
* Marijuana in the Workplace. By LexisNexis.
March 29:
* The Sobering Truth about Addiction in the Legal Profession. By Attorney Protective.
* Employment Law: Navigating The Cannabis Legalization Minefield. By LexisNexis.
* COVID-19 Rapid Response: Staying on top of Legal Changes in a Pandemic. By LexisNexis.
March 30:
* Shaping Diversity and Inclusion from an In-House Counsel Perspective. By Perrin.
* The Art of Discovery: Leveraging Proportionality to Reduce Client Burden. By Bloomberg.
March 31:
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.
* Law Review Symposium: Contemporary Legal Issues in Education. By Widener.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis.
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

April Free CLE

April 5:
* Prescribing Algorithmic Discrimination. By CWRU.
* Trends To Watch In Environmental Law. By LexisNexis.
April 11:
* Administrative Governance in the ChatGPT Era…and Beyond. By Widener.
April 13:
* Reclaim Your Day with Automated Law Firm Workflows. By Smokeball.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
April 19:
* Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.
* Jurisdiction in Indian Country 101. By Washington County Law Library.
* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.
April 25:
* Emerging Standards for Safety and Health in the Cannabis Industry. By Perrin.
April 26:
* Social Awareness: Best Practices for Ethically Using Social Media in Your Law Practice. By Attorney Protective.
* Corporate Law Quiz Show. By LexisNexis.
April 27:
* Defending Transportation Claims with a Focused and Coordinated Defense from Day One. By Perrin.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.

May Free CLE

May 3:
* Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law. By LexisNexis.
May 4
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
May 9:
* How to Ethically and Cost Effectively Grow Your Law Firm. By Smokeball.
May 11:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
May 12:
* Performing Effective Securities Law Research. By LexisNexis.
May 16:
* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
May 17:
* Legal Tech Lab. By Veritext.
* Basics of Probate. By Washington County Law Library.
May 18:
* AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney. By LexisNexis.
May 23:
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.
May 25:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.

June Free CLE

June 1
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
* Banking Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
June 13:
* Slavery in Minnesota: A Legal Overview from Dred Scott to 'Adequacy' of Education Litigation. By Minnesota State Law Library.
June 14:
* Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail: Addressing Conflicts of Interest Before They Arise. By Attorney Protective.
* Social Media - Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions. By Veritext.
June 15:
* Research & Drafting Techniques For Corporate Law. By LexisNexis.
June 22:
* Ethical Concerns - Conducting Research via Open Web. By LexisNexis.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.
June 27:
* LGBT+ Employment Review and Resources. By LexisNexis.
June 29:
* Finance Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.

July Free CLE

July 11:
* The Innocence Project. By Minnesota Law Library.
July 13:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
July 27:
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.

August Free CLE

August 10:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
August 23:
* Paid in Full: Tips for Ethical Billing & Avoiding Fee Disputes with Clients. By Attorney Protective.
August 24:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.

September Free CLE

September 14:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
September 27:
* Stay in Your Lane: The Ethics of Legal Marketing on the Information Superhighway. By Attorney Protective.
September 28:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.

October Free CLE

October 12:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
October 18:
* What Lies Beneath: Identifying Potential Legal Malpractice Exposure. By Attorney Protective.
October 26:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.

November Free CLE

November 9:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
November 15:
* Wrapping up Loose Ends: Ethical Considerations for Stepping Away From Your Practice. By Attorney Protective.
November 30:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.

December Free CLE

December 5:
* Seal the Deal: Effective Settlement Agreements to Resolve Your Case. By Attorney Protective.

The Biologist And The Creationist

(From a chat on a Creation/Evolution FB page):

In my youth, finishing up a doctoral program in evolutionary biologistics, I had a drinking buddy who was a creationist. We completed our degrees at about the same time and vowed to meet, once a year, at our favorite pub for of pint of the best.

My first year back, I was triumphant. "My friend," I announced, "I have discovered a fossil of a species (call it Species A) that is the clear ancestor of an existing species (call it species Z).'

"Not so," demurred my creationist friend, "For you are missing a transitional fossil between Species A and Species Z".

We drank up and left.

My second year back, I was again triumphant. "My friend," I announced, "I have discovered a fossil of a species (call it Species M) that is transitional between Species A and Species Z.'

"Not so," demurred my creationist friend, "For you are missing a transitional fossil between Species A and Species M, and another transitional fossil between Species M and Species Z".

We drank up and left.

My third year back, I was even more triumphant. "My friend," I announced, "I have discovered TWO fossils; Species G which is a transition between A and M, and Species T which is a transition between M and Z."

"Not so," demurred my creationist friend, "For you are now missing FOUR transitional fossils between A and G, G and M, M and T, and T and Z".

We drank up and left.

The next year back, I had noticed a pattern. "My friend," I announced, "I have discovered species D, K, P and W, each transitional between the ones I mentioned last year."

"Worse and worse for you," said my creationist friend, "Now you are missing transitional fossils between A and D, D and G, G and K, K and M, M and P, P and T, T and W, and T and Z".

We drank up and left.

At last I had assembled a complete line of 26 species - A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z - and revealed them to my creationist friend.

"Oh, dear friend of my youth," said he, "You have now 25 missing transitional fossils. Every time you learn something new, it only makes it worse. Why not recognized that your quest is futile?"

"I agree," I said. "The evidence proves that humanity is the product of intelligent intervention by a Power greater than any of us. I shall join a UFO cult and search the heavens for the Alien Overlords who created us. One day they will return."

We drank up and left.

Winter Cabbage Is Pretty

 

I took myself on a walk today. This winter cabbage with a little rain on it is pretty.

Free Continuing Legal Education - February 2023+

 

February Free CLE

February 1:
* ESG in the Workplace. By Cozen O'Connor.
* A Handy Primer on Drafting and Updating Employee Handbooks. By LexisNexis.
* Recent English Law Changes Invite Mass Tort Litigation, Some Backed by U.S. Plaintiff Lawyers. By Dechert.
February 2:
* Bankruptcy: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. By CES.
* Elevate Your Client Intake: Twelve Ways to Improve Your Process. By Smokeball.
* Cryptocurrency Overview: Concerns, Regulations & Resources. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 22, 27+28.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics And Artificial Intelligence In The Law. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 8, 15+17.
* M&A Year In Review: Utilizing Research Tools To Identify Trends In The Deal Market. By LexisNexis.
February 3:
* Cybersecurity and Data Breaches. By LexisNexis.
February 6
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 7,10,13,14,17,21,24+27.
February 7:
* The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Non-Competes: What Companies Need to Know. By Perrin.
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 10,13,14,17,21,24+27.
February 8:
* Legal Evolution: Analytics And Artificial Intelligence In The Law. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 15+17.
* Renewable Energy Developments In The U.S.. By LexisNexis.
February 9:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
February 10:
* Building a Greener Future Through Urban Sustainability. By Fordham.
* Trends To Watch In Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.
* Diving Deeper Into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 13,14,17,21,24+27.
February 13:
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 14,17,21,24+27.
February 14:
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 17,21,24+27.
February 15:
* Time Flies! How to Better Manage Your Time and Law Practice. By Attorney Protective.
* Complex Cases Simplified. By Veritext.
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.
* It’s All Theatrics: Legal Movie Ethics Trivia. By TYLA.
* Additional Insureds and Contract Indemnity. By Cozen O'Connor.
* Empowering Senior Lawyers: Tools for Staying Relevant & Skilled. By LawPay.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics And Artificial Intelligence In The Law. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 17.
* Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession: Mental Health and Double Stigma. By WCLL.
* Social Media and Sex Trafficking: An Analysis of Ongoing Civil Litigation. By Perrin.
February 16:
* Refresher on Ethics of Trial Work in a Courtroom. By Clifford Law Office.
* Asylum and Withholding Claims in Climate Change Fact Patterns. By CGRS.
* Children Crossing Borders: Migrant Children’s Vulnerability to Trafficking. Connecticut Bar Foundation.
February 17:
* Research Skills For Litigators. By LexisNexis.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics And Artificial Intelligence In The Law. By LexiNexis.
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 21,24+27.
February 21:
* Reforming the Juvenile Justice System: Reasons for Optimism in 2023. By Widener.
* Demystifying CHIPS/TPR Matters for Non-Practitioners. By Minnesota State Law Library.
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 24+27.
February 22:
* Piercing The Corporate Veil: Prevention & Litigation. By LexisNexis.
* Toward a Sustainable Global Trading System: Legal Challenges and Environmental Imperatives. By Widener.
* Cryptocurrency Overview: Concerns, Regulations & Resources. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 27+28.
February 23:
* Recent English Law Changes Invite Mass Tort Litigation, Some Backed by U.S. Plaintiff Lawyers. By Dechert.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.
February 24:
* Research Skills For IP Litigation. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 27.
February 27:
* Cryptocurrency Overview: Concerns, Regulations & Resources. By LexiNexis. Also Feb 28.
* Marijuana In The Workplace: An Update And A Look Forward. By LexiNexis.
February 28:
* Ukraine: Accountability and the Emergence of a New Global Order. By CSU.
* Building Equity with a Community-Centered Practice. By WSBA.
* Meredith Trail Reenactment & Panel. By Fordham.
* Cryptocurrency Overview: Concerns, Regulations & Resources. By LexiNexis.

March Free CLE

March 1:
* Tax Research: Fundamentals for Efficiency. By LexisNexis.
March 3:
* Renewable Energy Developments In The U.S.. By LexisNexis.
March 8:
* The Rollback of Public Health Emergency Powers and a New Model Law. By CWRU.
* Bankruptcy Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
March 9:
* Self-Defense and "Unwilling or Unable" States. By WSBA.
* Layoffs In An Uncertain Economy: What Employers Need to Know. By Bloomberg.
* Cybersecurity for Law Firms: How to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Office. By Smokeball.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
March 10:
* The Metaverse And The Law: Anticipating The Next Frontier. By LexisNexis.
March 15:
* Groundbreaking Video Technology: From Advanced Web Cams to Detecting Deep Fakes. By Veritext.
* Cannabis Law. By Washington County Law Library.
* National Security Review Of Foreign Investment Transactions. By LexisNexis.
March 17:
* Due Diligence In Intellectual Property Transactions. By LexisNexis.
March 22:
* Bankruptcy Filings: Industries And Patterns. By LexisNexis.
* Mayflower Compact. By Minnesota State Law Library.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.
March 23:
* Mayflower Compact. By MSLL.
March 24:
* Early Case Assessment. By LexisNexis.
March 29:
* The Sobering Truth about Addiction in the Legal Profession. By Attorney Protective.
* Employment Law: Navigating The Cannabis Legalization Minefield. By LexisNexis.
March 30:
* Shaping Diversity and Inclusion from an In-House Counsel Perspective. By Perrin.
March 31:
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

April Free CLE

April 5:
* Prescribing Algorithmic Discrimination. By CWRU.
* Trends To Watch In Environmental Law. By LexisNexis.
April 13:
* Reclaim Your Day with Automated Law Firm Workflows. By Smokeball.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
April 19:
* Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.
April 26:
* Social Awareness: Best Practices for Ethically Using Social Media in Your Law Practice. By Attorney Protective.
April 27:
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.