Monday, May 01, 2023

Free CLE Webinars May 2023+

 

May 2023 Free CLE

May 1:
* Law Day (Illinois). By PILI.
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
May 2:
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis. (Also May 8,16,23+26).
May 3:
* Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law. By LexisNexis.
* 2022 Asbestos Litigation Year in Review. By Perrin.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also May 5,10+22).
May 4
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
* eDiscovery and Litigation Strategies: Discoverability of Text Messages and Other Ephemeral Messaging Systems. By Perrin.
May 4
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. (Also May 9,15,19+30).
May 5:
* ESG and the Climate: Emerging Risks & Compliance. By LexisNexis.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also May 10+22).
May 8:
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis. (Also May 16,23+26).
May 9:
* How to Ethically and Cost Effectively Grow Your Law Firm. By Smokeball.
* The Rise & Fall of FTX: Insurance in the Shadow of the Collapse. By Cozen O'Connor.
* Immigration Litigation, How and Why it Works. By Harris Bricken.
* Mapping Prejudice and Racial Covenants in the Twin Cities. By MSLL.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. (Also May 15,19+30).
May 10:
* A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q2 2023 Developments and Trends. By Cozen O'Connor.
* Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.
* Pro Bono Representation of Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Matters. By ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA).
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. (Also May 22).
May 11:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
May 12:
* Performing Effective Securities Law Research. By LexisNexis.
May 15
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. (Also May 19+30).
May 16:
* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis. (Also May 23+26).
* Estate & Charitable Gift Planning Institute. By Salvation Army.
May 17:
* Ethics of Freelance Legal Services: Issues & Best Practices. By LawPay.
* Legal Tech Lab. By Veritext.
* Basics of Probate. By Washington County Law Library.
* COVID-19 Rapid Response: Staying on top of Legal Changes in a Pandemic. By LexisNexis. (Also May 31).
May 18:
* AI and Legal Analytics for the Data-Driven Attorney. By LexisNexis.
May 19
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. (Also May 30).
May 22:
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis.
May 23:
* Generative AI & Legal Ethics: The Intersection of Efficiency and Ethical Discord. By Bloomberg.
* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis. (Also May 26).
May 24:
* Don't Just Litigate, Dominate: How to Use New and Emerging AI and Automation Technologies to Supercharge Your Depositions, Producing Faster Resolutions While Reducing Spending. By Perrin.
May 25:
* Overview to Affirmative Asylum Claims. By Center for Gender and Refugee Studies.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar . By Fastcase.
* The Trademark Modernization Act Has Been Enacted- Now What?. By LexisNexis.
May 26:
* Legal Evolution: Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in the Law. By LexisNexis.
May 30:
* Microaggressions in the Courtroom: Strategies for Recognizing and Intervening. By WSBA.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.
May 31:
* COVID-19 Rapid Response: Staying on top of Legal Changes in a Pandemic. By LexisNexis.

June Free CLE

June 1:
* Tax Research FAQs: Tips on the What, Where, and How of Locating Tax Authority. By LexisNexis.
June 6:
* Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.
* Profits & Persecution: German Big Business and Nazi Crimes. By Holocaust Center for Humanity.
June 8
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
June 8
* Banking Law Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
* Multiple Waves of Additional Studies Regarding Mesotheliomas and Other Cancers Caused Solely by Genomic Factors. By Perrin.
June 13:
* Slavery in Minnesota: A Legal Overview from Dred Scott to 'Adequacy' of Education Litigation. By Minnesota State Law Library.
* A Guide to Law Firm Succession Planning. By Perrin.
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.
* Five Things the Busy Lawyer Needs to Know to Stay Healthy. By Clifford Law Office.
June 21:
* I’ve Got Your Back! Understanding Drafting, and Enforcing Indemnity Provisions. By LawPay.
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.







Again - share these freely, and let me know when you find other free CLEs to share!

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Giving A Genuine Complement

The other day, Yoga With Kassandra suggested giving a sincere complement to someone I did not like ===>>> truthfully telling them about a good quality they have.

Naturally I would not do this with someone who is abusive, but there are plenty of people on the internet who might otherwise qualify. The internet seems to promote negative interactions, because any interaction is an interaction and sells ad space ... but I digress...

I was having a "sharp" conversation with someone on facebook who I don't really like - no need for details. Instead of responding to their latest meme with the retort they expected (and probably enjoy), I stopped, took a VERY deep breath, and wrote: "One thing I respect about you is that while we disagree on most things, you don't cut people off for disagreeing with you; also you don't use potty words, so that's two things."

So far I have not heard back from the person. They may have cut me off or perhaps they are thinking it over.

Either way, I am still processing why I feel good about this, but making the effort was an accomplishment.

(PHOTO: my trillium this year)

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Saturday, April 01, 2023

Free CLE Webinars April 2023 And Beyond

 Dear Colleagues:

Here is our monthly calendar of free Continuing Legal Education webinars. Please share freely!
* Each of these webinars has been approved for credit in at least one jurisdiction, and usually more. If the list of places where the sponsor has applied for credit does not include your jurisdiction, you might try contacting the sponsor or (in some states) self-applying for credit.
* Please send me any events that should be added to this list!
* This calendar is updated through the month at http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com 

April Free CLE

April 4:
* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.
April 5:
* Prescribing Algorithmic Discrimination. By CWRU.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 7,12+24.
* Trends To Watch In Environmental Law. By LexisNexis.
* Fraud, Frivolousness, and Adverse Credibility in Asylum Claims: Strategies for Advocates. By CGRS.
April 6:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 10,11,14,17,18,21,25+28.
April 7:
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 12+24.
April 10:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 11,14,17,18,21,25+28.
April 11:
* Administrative Governance in the ChatGPT Era…and Beyond. By Widener.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 14,17,18,21,25+28.
April 12:
* The Rural Practice Shortage in Washington and the WSBA’s Response. By WSBA.
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 24.
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 14:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 17,18,21,25+28.
April 17:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 18,21,25+28.
April 18:
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 21,25+28.
April 19:
* Data Security Ethics for Law Firms. By Veritext.
* Biased? Me? How Biology & Psychology Affect Our Opinions and Actions. By LawPay.
* COVID-19 Rapid Response: Staying on Top of Legal Changes in a Pandemic. By LexisNexis.
* Jurisdiction in Indian Country 101. By Washington County Law Library.
* Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Insurance 101. By LexisNexis.
April 20:
* Spontaneous Combustion. By Cozen O'Connor.
* Bitcoin, Energy and Climate in Pennsylvania. By Widener.
April 21:
* Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 25+28.
April 24:
* Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession. By LexisNexis.
April 25:
* Emerging Standards for Safety and Health in the Cannabis Industry. By Perrin.
* Understanding the Fundamentals of Indian Law. By WSBA.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis. Also Apr 28.
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:
* Using Technology to Speed Up Your Legal Work. By Dechert.
* Defending Transportation Claims with a Focused and Coordinated Defense from Day One. By Perrin.
* Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques - Monthly Fastcase Webinar. By Fastcase.
April 28:
* Social Media in the Workplace: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?. By LexisNexis.
* Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward. By LexisNexis.

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 5:
* ESG and the Climate: Emerging Risks & Compliance. By LexisNexis.
May 9:
* How to Ethically and Cost Effectively Grow Your Law Firm. By Smokeball.
* Mapping Prejudice and Racial Covenants in the Twin Cities. By MSLL.
May 10:
* Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.
May 11:
* Exploring Legal Research with Fastcase. By Fastcase.
May 12:
* Performing Effective Securities Law Research. By LexisNexis.
May 16:
* Bankruptcy Fundamentals. By LexisNexis.
* Estate & Charitable Gift Planning Institute. By Salvation Army.
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.
* The Trademark Modernization Act Has Been Enacted- Now What?. By LexisNexis.

June Free CLE

June 1:
* Leveraging Technology to Prepare Briefs with Greater Efficiency and Accuracy. By LexisNexis.
June 6:
* Trends to Watch in Energy Law. By LexisNexis.
June 8:
* 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.







Enjoy the  programs!

Randy Winn 
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

At And Near Home

 


So many friends and family elsewhere are shoveling snow, but today the first bee of the year started working in my yard!


On the way home from the vet, Shadow wanted to walk on her own so I let her down a few blocks early. She decided to explore Charles' and Ken's yard.
It is sad that she is dying, but I am trying to spoil her in her last days.

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

Which Shakespeare plays include cross dressing?

Dear ChatGPT: 
Which Shakespeare plays include cross dressing? 
Response:
 There are several Shakespeare plays that include cross-dressing as a plot element. Here are some of them:
  • "As You Like It" - Rosalind disguises herself as a man named Ganymede in order to escape persecution and seek out her true love, Orlando.
  • "Twelfth Night" - Viola dresses as a man named Cesario to find employment in the court of Duke Orsino, but ends up falling in love with him.
  • "The Merchant of Venice" - Portia disguises herself as a male lawyer named Balthazar in order to save Antonio from Shylock's bond.
  • "Cymbeline" - Imogen dresses as a male servant named Fidele in order to escape from her jealous husband and prove her fidelity to him.
  • "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" - Julia disguises herself as a male page named Sebastian in order to follow her lover, Proteus, on his travels.
  • "The Merry Wives of Windsor" - Falstaff disguises himself as "the fat woman of Brentford" in order to escape from the jealous husbands he has been flirting with.
These are just a few examples, but there may be other instances of cross-dressing in other Shakespeare plays as well. 

Dear ChatGPT:
 Which Shakespeare plays had female parts played by men?

Response:
During Shakespeare's time, all the actors in his plays were men, and it was common practice for male actors to play female roles. Here are some of the Shakespeare plays where female roles were traditionally played by men:

  • "Romeo and Juliet" - The roles of Juliet's nurse and Lady Capulet were played by men.
  • "Twelfth Night" - The roles of Viola, Olivia, and Maria were played by men.
  • "As You Like It" - The roles of Rosalind and Celia were played by men.
  • "The Taming of the Shrew" - The roles of Katherine and Bianca were played by men.
  • "The Merchant of Venice" - The role of Portia was played by a man.
  • "Hamlet" - The role of Ophelia was played by a man.
  • "Macbeth" - The role of Lady Macbeth was played by a man.

It's important to note that in modern productions of Shakespeare's plays, female roles are usually played by women, and male actors may play gender-nonconforming or non-binary roles.
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Friday, March 10, 2023

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.

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