Professionalism in Depositions

Depositions, particularly in hard-fought, high-stakes litigation, can be pressure cookers for lawyers. In fact, you may be thinking one of two things, or both: What’s the line, and have I crossed it in depositions? and/or What’s the line, and what can I do when faced with abusive deposition practices of opposing counsel? It is time to regroup and remind yourself of the rules of professionalism! Read more »

Discovery & Soundbites

The best deposition strategies and techniques offered in a bullet point discussion by Lynn Luker, Adrianne Baumgartner and Tim Eagan. Take this opportunity to learn from their years of experience on the front lines! Read more »

Summary Judgments

Do you know how the rules about Summary Judgments changed January 1, 2016? This course will teach you the new rules. Read more »

Preparing Your Client for Depositions

Witness preparation is 80 percent witness, 20 percent lawyer. Your job is to help the witness overcome the discomfort associated with a deposition or trial. Read more »

Internet & Tech Tools

Mr. Dveirin teaches you the tools and techniques to gather all of the information on the internet regarding a person or company availabe to you. Read more »

Motion in Limine

Motions in limine have developed into a frequently used trial tactic to decide critical evidentiary matters before a matter proceeds to trial. Former Supreme Court Justice Kimball noted, the motion in limine is “a motion not provided for by our Codes, but has come into being by trial practice.” Lenard v. Dilley, 805 So.2d 175, 181 (La. 2002). Read more »

Professionalism

Mike Veron takes you through an hour of professionalism from the perspective of a practicing attorney. Read more »

Ethics: Recent Developments in Ethics

Dane Ciolino hits on a multitude of ethical issues. Read more »

Ethics: Rule 3.6 Case Publicity: Rules, Safe Harbors, Danger Zones

You have the case everyone is interested in, what can you do? How do you deal with the publicity of the case? A lawyer involved in a matter shall not make an extrajudicial statement that the lawyer knows (or should know) will be disseminated by public communication and will have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing an adjudicative proceeding in that matter. This course will teach you how to stay out of trouble! Read more »

Ethics: What's Important to Know and Remember About Lawyer Advertising in Louisiana

Are you thinking of advertising? Rule 7.7 of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct requires that all advertisements and unsolicited written communications by lawyers must be filed with the LSBA Rules of Professional Conduct Committee, through its Ethics Counsel prior to or concurrent with first use/dissemination, unless specifically exempt from filing and evaluation under Rule 7.8. Read more »

Professionalism: Physical and Mental Health, Performance, Effectiveness, and Longevity

Professionalism starts with a fit and health legal professional. Learn about the importance of balancing wellness and fitness with the stresses of the legal profession. Read more »

Client and Witness Candor in Trial Practice (Ethics)

Legal Ethics: Is it Working?