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Depositions - 2012 Young Litigators Forum Seminar Series
Thursday, February 16th 2012 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: David Markowitz, Markowitz Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf PC.
Credit Details: Worth 1 hour of practical skills
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Discovery - 2012 Young Litigators Forum Seminar Series
Thursday, February 9th 2012 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Todd Hanchett, Barran Liebman LLP.
Credit Details: Worth 1 hour of practical skills
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Mediation, Settlement and Judicial Settlement Conferences - 2012 Young Litigators Forum Seminar Series
Thursday, February 2nd 2012 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jason Wright, Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP.
Credit Details: Worth 1 hour of practical skills
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Complaints, Answers and Pre-Answer Motions - 2012 Young Litigators Forum Seminar Series
Thursday, January 26th 2012 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Credit Details: Worth 1 hour of practical skills
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Multnomah County Presiding Court Update
Tuesday, January 24th 2012 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
In this two-hour update session the Multnomah County Presiding Judge and court staff will discuss the 2011 Supplemental Local Rules for Multnomah County Circuit Court and other issues unique to...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Courtroom Nuts and Bolts - 2012 Young Litigators Forum Seminar Series
Thursday, January 19th 2012 @ 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Speakers: Judge Marilyn Litzenberger, Multnomah Couty Circuit Court and Kellie Johnson, Oregon State Bar.
Credit Details: Worth 2 hours of practical skills
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Scientific Evidence in Oregon Courts
Wednesday, December 14th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will address issues faced by attorneys working with scientific evidence in Oregon civil and criminal litigation. The CLE will include discussion of such topics as: learning the...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Ethics - Attorney's Duty to Third Parties
Tuesday, December 13 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
We, as attorneys, have a duty of loyalty and confidentiality to our clients. But what duties do we have to third parties? When (if ever) during the course of interviewing a witness, must an...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Employment Related Immigration Law - Almost Everything You Need to Know But Did Not Think to Ask
Thursday, December 8th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This CLE will present an overview of certain employment-based temporary visa classifications such as E-1 and E-2 for treaty traders and treaty investors; F-1 for students; H-1B for professionals...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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2011 Ethics Update - Keeping Your Foot Out of Your Mouth and Yourself Out of Trouble in the Electronic Age
Wednesday, December 7th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Assistant OSB disciplinary counsels Mary Cooper and Stacy Hankin will discuss two new ethics opinions regarding metadata and what can be disclosed publicly when seeking to withdraw from a case. The...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Child Abuse Reporting
Wednesday, November 30th 2011 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 1 OSB MCLE Child Abuse Reporting credit. 1 Washington MCLE credit can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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E-Discovery: The 200-Level Course
Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
In this two-hour seminar, Elleanor Chin of Davis Wright Tremaine will discuss the discovery of structured data: electronic discovery beyond email. The presentation will use case examples and review...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Ethics in the Information Age
Thursday, November 10th 2011 @
Part of a nine-part seminar series entitled Intellectual Property: What Every Young Lawyer Should Know.
Credit Details: One hour of ethics MCLE credit.
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Mergers & Acquisitions - Latest & Greatest Hits
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Has the economic worm finally made its turn and re-opened the exciting world of business transfers? Join a panel of experts: Jeff Cronn, head of Tonkon Torp's business department, Jon Summers,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Basics of Entertainment Law and Publishing
Thursday, November 3rd 2011 @
Part of a nine-part seminar series entitled Intellectual Property: What Every Young Lawyer Should Know.
Credit Details: One hour of practical skills MCLE credit.
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Clark County Presiding Court Update
Tuesday, November 1st 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This year the MBA has combined the Clark County Presiding Court Update presented by Judge Richard Melnick with a Trial Practices seminar presented by local practitioner Don Jacobs, Attorney at Law....
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Enforcing Oregon's Trust Deed Act - Nonjudicial Foreclosure From the Lender's Perspective
Thursday, October 27th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar is designed to assist both bench and bar in assessing the validity of a defense theory frequently asserted by borrowers in recent litigation - that a lender cannot foreclose...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Financial Statement Review and Accounting Issues
Tuesday, October 25th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Lawyers are often asked to review the financial statements of a business as part of due diligence for a transaction or for general representation of business clients. What do lawyers need to know...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Introduction to Online Contracts, Privacy Policies, Information Security and Internet Jurisdictional Issues
Thursday, October 13 2011 @
Part of a nine-part seminar series entitled Intellectual Property: What Every Young Lawyer Should Know.
Credit Details: One hour of practical skills MCLE credit.
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What Non-Patent Lawyers Should Know About Patents
Thursday, October 6th 2011 @
Part of a nine-part seminar series entitled Intellectual Property: What Every Young Lawyer Should Know.
Credit Details: One hour of practical skills MCLE credit.
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Preservation of Errors for Appeal
Wednesday, October 5th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Preserving errors for appeal is an essential part of trial practice. Although the concept of preserving errors is not complicated, the steps and standards for preserving errors and making an...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Basics of Trademark Law
Thursday, September 29th 2011 @
Part of a nine-part seminar series entitled Intellectual Property: What Every Young Lawyer Should Know.
Credit Details: One hour of practical skills MCLE credit.
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Legislative Update - Note: This one hour seminar is worth 1 OSB MCLE credit
Wednesday, September 28th 2011 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Please join two lawyer legislators to learn about the developments that took place during the Oregon Legislature's 2011 session. This CLE will cover recent changes to the law that may affect your...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 1 OSB MCLE credit. 1 Washington MCLE credit can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Fraud Detection and Prevention - Tools to Protect Your Law Firm and Your Clients
Tuesday, September 20th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Note: This class will be followed by a hosted receptionEven with the tightest internal controls, nearly every business is subject to fraud risk today, and law firms are no exception. Surveys by the...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Basics of Copyright Law
Thursday, September 15th 2011 @
Part of a nine-part seminar series entitled Intellectual Property: What Every Young Lawyer Should Know.
Credit Details: One hour of practical skills MCLE credit.
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Joint Defense, Common Interest, and Settlement Privileges - Navigating Confidentiality Obligations to Third-Parties
Wednesday, June 22nd 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The joint defense, common interest, and settlement negotiation privileges require extending our duty to maintain the confidentiality of communications to third parties, who sometimes can or will...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Developing Winning Themes
Thursday, June 9th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
An important key to any trial is developing coherent, believable and compelling themes that will allow the judge and jury to see the facts as building blocks supporting the result you desire. Two...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Valuation Disputes in Commercial Cases - Litigation Strategy and Expert Advice
Wednesday, June 8th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will discuss how to determine the appropriate standard of value for a matter, what factors cause experts to reach widely varying conclusions and the best way to explain the value to a...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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How to Effectively Present and Defend PIP and UM/UIM Claims
Wednesday, June 1st 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar is designed to assist the practitioner in assessing claims relating to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits and Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. The...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Multnomah County Judges Trial Practices Update
Thursday, May 26th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This year's Trial Practices Update will feature presentations by Judges Maureen McKnight, Stephen K. Bushong and Edward J. Jones. The seminar will focus on evidentiary issues that Multnomah County...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Multnomah County Presiding Court Update
Wednesday, May 25th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two-hour update session will feature Multnomah County Presiding Judge Jean Maurer and members of the court staff. Judge Maurer and her staff will discuss the 2011 Supplemental Local Rules for...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Annual Probate Update
Wednesday, May 4th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The MBA presents the 2011 Annual Probate Update, featuring the following panel members: Judge Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah County; Judge Rita Batz Cobb, Washington County; a Probate Coordinator...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The New ADA in Action - Practical Advice About the Interpretation of the New Disability Law
Tuesday, May 3rd 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
It has been two years since the Americans with Disabilities Act was radically altered by the ADA Amendments Act and the landscape of disability discrimination law will never be the same. How have...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Mandatory Arbitration Training - Basic training to qualify for Multnomah County Arbitration Panel. Participation is a requirement for inclusion on the list of court appointed arbitrators.
Friday, April 29th 2011 @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm
This program will feature Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Edward J. Jones and a panel of experienced arbitrators who will explain and discuss the statutes, rules, case law and ethical issues...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Washington and Clackamas County Courts Update
Thursday, April 28th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The MBA's Continuing Legal Education Committee presents a two-hour CLE focusing on Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for all attorneys and will provide information...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Annual Family Law Update
Wednesday, March 30th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
On March 30 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law Update. Judge Nan Waller, the Chief Family Court Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte, Anderson,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The Latest in Whistleblowing Under State and Federal Law - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Clients
Tuesday, March 29th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two-hour class will address ways in which employers can protect themselves against the ever increasing trend by employees to pursue retaliation claims. The class will focus on the various...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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From Start to Finish - Anticipating, Avoiding and Resolving Environmental and Land Use Issues in Project Planning and Execution
Tuesday, March 15th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Join Rick Glick of Davis Wright Tremaine, Michelle Rudd of Stoel Rives and Jeff Kleinman, Attorney at Law in discussing the intersection of environmental and land use law. These three highly...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Intellectual Property for the Non-IP Practitioner
Thursday, March 3rd 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Join John Mansfield and Devon Newman for a discussion of the basics of what every non-IP practitioner should know, including the fundamentals of patents, trademarks and copyrights, how to spot when...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Unique Issues in Estate Planning for Gay Clients
Tuesday, March 1st 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
State and federal laws regarding gay couples creates a parallel universe in which drafting estate planning documents as if the parties are simply "married" or "unmarried" could result in inadequate...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Real Property Deeds and Title Insurance In Oregon
Thursday, February 24th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Please join us for a panel presentation regarding real property title insurance and deeds in Oregon. Alan Brickley, Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company, will discuss title insurance...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Individual Liability for Employment Discrimination - Recent Developments in Aiding and Abetting Claims Under ORS 659A.030(1)(g)
Thursday, February 3rd 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
In the past few years, employment litigation in Oregon has changed dramatically with the expansion of remedies allowed under Oregon state law. One of the most dramatic changes that has arisen is...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Elder Financial Abuse Litigation - Civil and Criminal
Tuesday, February 1st 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar will cover elder financial abuse litigation, both civil and criminal. The presenters will be Richard Braun, a solo practitioner, Jim Cartwright, of Cartwright & Associates, and...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Insurance Coverage in Construction Defect Litigation 101
Monday, January 31st 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
There's a construction defect, and it's your client's fault. What is the occurrence? What triggers coverage? What are the standard exclusions? Additional insureds? And what about your own ethical...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Appellate Basics for Trial Lawyers
Wednesday, January 26th 2011 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Appellate practice in Oregon is heavily populated by specialists. Many litigators, though, will have occasion to handle an appeal or two in the course of their careers. Some may even develop a...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Ethics of Representing a Corporation or Organization
Wednesday, December 15th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Representing a corporation or other entity can be a mine field of complex ethical issues. Simply knowing who, among the human component parts, is the client and has the authority to direct the...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE Ethics credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Child Abuse Reporting
Tuesday, December 7th 2010 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 1 OSB MCLE credits. 1 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Selecting a Jury
Wednesday, December 1st 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Jury selection is one of the most crucial aspects of trial practice, and yet for many practitioners it can be difficult and unnerving. This CLE seminar offers practical strategies and techniques...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Valuation Issues in a Changing Economy
Tuesday, November 30th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Family law practitioners and judges face novel challenges in determining the value of assets in our volatile and changing economy. From the perspective of a domestic relations attorney, a real...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Advanced UCC Article 9 - Current Issues and New Changes
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Join debtor/creditor and bankruptcy attorney Justin D. Leonard of Ball Janik and Janis Timlick of Unisearch, both former educators and engaging speakers, for an interactive and fast-paced...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Keeping the Case on Track in Parallel Proceedings
Thursday, November 4th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will address the challenges and opportunities that arise for litigators who have to take on the increasingly common task of coordinating related civil and criminal matters. Sometimes...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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So, You're Not a Bankruptcy Specialist?
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar is designed to address common questions and scenarios faced by lawyers who periodically advise or represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings. The Honorable Elizabeth Perris will be...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Experts - Effective Strategies for Preference, Preparation and Presentation at Trial
Thursday, October 28th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Use of experts in a case can be critical to its outcome. This CLE presentation will offer practical strategies for determining if and when an expert should be retained; what type of expert to...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Big Practice Tips for the Small Firm
Wednesday, October 27th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Small law firms and sole practitioners face the same challenges as larger firms, but without the same level of dedicated staff and technology support. This class will provide the small firm...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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E-Discovery in State Court - Proposed Rule Changes & Avoiding the Minefields
Tuesday, October 26th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Change is coming to the Oregon rules of civil practice regarding electronic discovery. Are you prepared? This two-hour seminar, taught by two leading e-discovery practitioners, will introduce you...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Strategies and Techniques for a Successful Arbitration
Wednesday, September 29th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Arbitration is an increasingly utilized mode of dispute resolution that presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. This CLE seminar will offer practical strategies and techniques...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Meditations on Mediation - Inside the Mind of the Mediator
Tuesday, September 21st 2010 @
A dictionary will tell you that mediation is "an attempt to bring about a peaceful settlement or compromise between disputants through the objective intervention of a neutral party." Your...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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How To Effectively Present and Defend PIP and UM/UIM Claims
Thursday, June 10th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar is designed to assist the practitioner in assessing claims relating to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits and Uninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Thomas...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Post Judgment Collections - What Can You Do When the Judgment Debtor Won't Pay?
Wednesday, June 9th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar will review post judgment collection methods available in Oregon including execution, garnishment, supplemental proceedings (debtor examinations) and other techniques to help you...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Receivership as a Restructuring and Business Litigation Tool
Thursday, June 3rd 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Join experienced debtor/creditor attorneys Steve Linkon, Routh Crabtree Olsen PS and Brent Summers, Tarlow Naito & Summers LLP for a discussion on receivership. They will start with the nuts...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Multnomah County Judges Trial Practices Update
Wednesday, May 26th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
In this two-hour class, judges will discuss practices in Multnomah County for hearings and trials in civil and criminal law cases. Theywill provide information about new procedures, tools and...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Employment Law for Non-Employment Lawyers - Spotting and Resolving Your Clients' Employment Law Issues
Tuesday, May 25th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Employment law can be a complex and confusing area of the law if you don't practice it all the time. Two experienced employment lawyers - employee-side lawyer Charese Rohny, Attorney at Law, and...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Nonprofit Entity - Perpetuity Ain't Forever Anymore - Looking the Gift Horse in the Mouth
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The MBA announces a two-hour seminar on the need for charitable gift restrictions and methods to modify, restructure and enforce charitable gifts, trusts and entities. Our program speakers include...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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2010 Annual Probate Update
Wednesday, April 28th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The 2010 annual two-hour probate update will include discussion of current practice and procedure and an update of case law and recent legislation for the three metro area counties. Our panel...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Attracting and Retaining a Diverse Legal Workforce - Exploring Barriers and Practical Strategies for Law Firms, Governmental Organizations and Corporations to Attract and Retain a Diversity of Talent
Tuesday, April 27th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar will offer practical strategies and personal anecdotes from successful lawyers who have first-hand experience with this issue in a wide variety of organizational settings: large firms,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB Access to Justce MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Commercial Real Estate Leasing - The Changing Landscape
Tuesday, April 20th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
What do lawyers need to do to adjust to the new realities in commercial real estate leasing? Experienced real estate lawyers and a commercial real estate broker will discuss trends in the local...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Multnomah County Presiding Court Update
Thursday, April 8th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two-hour update session will feature Multnomah County Presiding Judge Jean Maurer and members of the court staff. Judge Maurer and her staff will discuss the 2010 Supplemental Local Rules for...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The New Child Support Guidelines - Whats Changed, and How Will it Affect Your Practice?
Wednesday, March 17th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
During this two-hour program, Jean Fogarty, Director of Child support for the Oregon Department of Justice, will address the substantive changes to the child support guidelines with practical tips...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Expert Witness Direct and Cross Examination
Tuesday, March 16th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Expert witness testimony plays a crucial role in many cases. This CLE seminar will address the considerations involved in selecting an exceptional expert, strategies and approaches for preparing...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Mandatory Arbitration Training - Basic Training to Qualify for Multnomah County Arbitration Panel
Friday, March 5th 2010 @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm
This CLE program will feature Multnomah County Circuit Judge Edward J. Jones and a panel of experienced arbitrators who will explain and discuss the statues, rules, case law and ethical issues...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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All's Well That Ends Well - Settlement Agreements and Releases
Thursday, March 4th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
All's well that ends well ... unless you've messed up. With more than 54 years combined experience, Martha Hodgkinson of Hodgkinson Street, LLC, and Jonathan Mansfield, of Schwabe, Williamson &...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Tips, Traps, and Fixes for Common Mistakes
Tuesday, February 23rd 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will address how to recognize and avoid common traps in business transactions, litigation practice and client intake and management. Bruce Schafer of the Professional Liability Fund and...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Annual Family Law Update
Wednesday, February 17th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
On February 17 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law Update. Judge Nan Waller, the Chief Family Law Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte, Anderson,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Washington and Clackamas Presiding Courts Update
Wednesday, February 3rd 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The Multnomah Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education Committee is pleased to present a two-hour CLE focusing on Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for all...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Clark County Presiding Court Update
Wednesday, January 27th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This year the MBA has combined the Clark County Presiding Court Update presented by Judge Barbara D. Johnson with a Trial Practices seminar presented by local practitioner Don Jacobs, Attorney at...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Transition Planning - Preparing the Family Business for the Future
Tuesday, January 26th 2010 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
When families transition business wealth from one generation to the next, things can quickly become complicated. Difficult questions arise, family ties are stressed and storms quickly disturb what...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The State of Banking in Oregon - What You and Your Clients Should Know
Tuesday, January 12th 2010 @ 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
The financial crisis has prompted many businesses to question the financial stability of their banks and to wonder what laws and regulations exist to protect them if their banks fail. This two-hour...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Legal Ethics - Recent Developments, Conflicts Letters that Work, Attorney Fees and Fee Agreements
Tuesday, December 15th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will cover a range of ethics issues relevant to a broad variety of legal practices. The first hour of the class will discuss recent developments in legal ethics, and in the second hour...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 ethics credits. 2 Washington credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Fees: Clackamas, Multnomah & Washington County - What, When, and How?
Wednesday, December 9th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This is your opportunity to hear the presiding judges for all three counties discuss the new court fee schedule required as of October 1, 2009, by HB 2287, and how each county is applying these new...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Leave Law Alphabet Soup: FMLA, OFLA, ADAAA, OMG!
Tuesday, December 8th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
As 2009 comes to a close, it is time to consider whether you have mastered, or at least attempted to master, all of the changes to the FMLA, OFLA and the ADA. If your answer is some version of "no"...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Bankruptcy Primer for the Non-Bankruptcy Attorney
Tuesday, December 1st 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two hour bankruptcy primer will cover the fundamentals of
bankruptcy law and practice, including a description and comparison of
the various bankruptcy chapters, consumer versus business...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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High Tech Ethics
Thursday, November 19th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
For many lawyers, a typical day includes sending and receiving emails from office computers, wireless laptops and handheld devices, carrying confidential documents on ?memory keys? or laptops,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Persuasive Oral and Written Advocacy - Perspectives from the Bench
Tuesday, November 17th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This CLE will provide perspectives on persuasive oral and written advocacy from state and federal trial court judges. Join Judges John Acosta and Judge Janice Stewart, United States District Court...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Recommended Practices for Civil Jury Trials
Thursday, November 12th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Both the Oregon Constitution and the Constitution of the United States guarantee the right to jury trial in civil cases. For those guarantees to remain meaningful and vital, the bench and bar must...
Credit Details:
This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Child Abuse Reporting
Thursday, October 15th 2009 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 1 OSB MCLE credits. 1 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Computer Forensics and Electronic Discovery
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will explore strategies for obtaining electronic discovery, particularly the use of computer forensics for the recovery of deleted materials. Topics to be addressed include identifying...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The Oregon Inheritance Tax
Tuesday, September 29th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
With the increase in the federal estate tax exemption, more and more estates will be exempt from the federal estate tax, but still subject to the Oregon Inheritance Tax. This program will explore...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Litigating a Trade Secrets Case
Wednesday, September 23rd 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This program will cover the nuts and bolts of trade secret litigation
from the plaintiff's and defendant's perspectives. Among other topics,
the program will focus on the scope of trade secret...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Caps Off? Senate Bill 311 and the Oregon Tort Claims Act after Clarke v. OHSU
Wednesday, June 10th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The Oregon Senate has passed legislation addressing the issues raised by the Oregon Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. OHSU, which threw into question the constitutionality of statutory caps on...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Navigating Choppy Waters: Practical Employment Law Guidance for the Economic Downturn
Tuesday, June 9th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
No matter what you call it: a recession, a sluggish environment, or a downturn, it?s clear that the economy is far from robust. This timely CLE will provide practical advice for the employment law...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Inside-Out: Corporate Counsels Perspective - What makes us happy and more likely to remain your client
Tuesday, June 2nd 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Please join us for a roundtable discussion of corporate counsel
addressing the challenges of maintaining corporate clients in the face
of an economic downturn. The speakers will include Jim...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Multnomah County Judges Trial Practices
Thursday, May 28th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
In this two-hour class, judges will discuss practices in Multnomah County for hearings and trials in civil, criminal and family law cases. They will provide information about new procedures, tools...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Accounting and Financial Management for Lawyers - How to Increase Your Firm's Fiscal Efficiency and Control Risk
Tuesday, May 19th 2009 @ 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Law firms face unique financial management challenges. This two-hour class will provide attendees with the tools they need to run a financially efficient practice and maintain essential controls...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The Basics and Gotchas of Construction Liens
Tuesday, May 12th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Oregon's construction lien statute allows contractors, suppliers,
laborers and certain design professionals to claim liens on the land and
improvements on which they work, and those liens can...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The Fourth Annual Nonprofit Seminar - The Current Landscape - How to Help the Nonprofit Understand and Cope with Today's Environment
Wednesday, May 6th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two-hour seminar will address current issues faced by nonprofit originations. Our program speakers include Jeffrey Thede of Thede Culpepper Moore et al and Scott Howard of Kivel &...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Annual Probate Update
Friday, May 1st 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The 2009 annual two-hour probate update will include discussion of current practice and procedure and an update of case law and recent legislation for the three metro area counties. Our panel...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Clark County Presiding Court Updateq
Thursday, April 23rd 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This year the MBA has combined the Clark County Presiding Court Update presented by Judge Robert Lewis with a Trial Practices seminar presented by local practitioner Don Jacobs, Attorney at Law....
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Multnomah County Presiding Court Update
Wednesday, April 1st 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two-hour update session will feature Multnomah County Presiding Judge Jean Maurer and members of the court staff. Judge Maurer and her staff will discuss the 2009 Supplemental Local Rules for...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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That's Privileged! Or is It?
Wednesday, March 18th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will address issues related to attorney-client and work product privileges. Topics to be addressed include:Care and feeding - how to create and preserve the privileges in individual and...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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The Corporate Representative Deposition
Tuesday, March 3rd 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
In this two-hour seminar, seasoned commercial litigators Gary Berne of Stoll Berne and Steve English of Bullivant Houser Bailey will provide insights into how to effectively depose and defend the...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Trial of a Construction Defect Case
Wednesday, February 25th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Construction defect cases involve complex legal, factual, and case management issues, the lessons of which apply not only to construction defect matters, but all types of complex cases. In this...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Annual Family Law Update
Tuesday, February 24th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
On February 24 the MBA will hold its annual two-hour Family Law Update. Judge Nan Waller, the Chief Family Law Judge for Multnomah County, will be joined by Thomas Bittner of Schulte, Anderson,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Presiding Court Update for Washington & Clackamas Counties
Thursday, February 19th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The Multnomah Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education Committee is pleased to present a two-hour CLE focusing on Washington and Clackamas County court updates. This CLE is designed for all...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Tools of Persuasion: Using Technology to Advance Your Cause
Wednesday, February 18th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Learn how to represent your client's interests more effectively in this two-hour seminar on advocating with technology. Attendees will learn how to resolve a client's legal problems favorably,...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Navigating the Mortgage Crisis: Legal and Practical Implications
Tuesday, January 27th 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Although there is hardly a day that passes without a major news story detailing some aspect of the subprime mortgage crisis, we are only just beginning to fully understand its wide ranging impacts....
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Scientific Evidence Admissibility After Marcum v Adventist Health System/West
Wednesday, January 21st 2009 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
Oregon's appellate courts recently issued two opinions on the criteria for the admissibility of scientific and medical expert testimony in Oregon's state courts.Come hear two distinguished trial...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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How to Deal with Injuries and Damages Arising from a Motor Vehicle Accident
Wednesday, December 10th 2008 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This seminar will focus on issues surrounding injuries and damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident. The presenters will address in detail pleading and proving injury claims, from minor...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Recent Developments in Employment Law and Legislation
Monday, December 8th 2008 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
The latest legislative cycles have been some of the busiest in recent memory for employment law practitioners, in terms of the volume and significance of new Oregon and federal legislation. This...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Ethics and a Business Sale: How to advise your client who?s ready to sell.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2008 @ 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Your client is ready to sell the business. Review the ethical rules on soliciting the work, negotiating with the buyer, and dealing with ethical concerns that may arise. Dean Alterman, of the...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Dealing with Difficult Clients and Opposing Counsel
Tuesday, December 2nd 2008 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This class will feature two practitioners with years of experience "in the trenches" who will provide real life exasperating and humorous examples of conduct by clients and opposing counsel, and...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Eliminating Racial Bias in Our Justice System
Wednesday, November 19th 2008 @ 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This three-hour class will address the nature and origin of racism and discuss the elimination of racial bias from our judicial system. Topics to be addressed include the racial makeup of the legal...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Taking Care of Ourselves While We're Busy Taking Care of Others - Stress-Reduction for Professionals in Conflict Resolution
Friday, October 31st 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This unique seminar is devoted to improving the way we handle stress, strengthening mental clarity and enhancing productivity. Designed especially for lawyers, judges, mediators and forensic mental...
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Estate Planning in 2008 - The Disconnects Between Oregon, Washington and the US Death Taxes and Their Effect on Marital Deduction Planning
Thursday, October 16th 2008 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m
This two-hour seminar will cover the use of current estate planning issues. Our program speakers include Nikki C. Hatton of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC and Scott Howard of Kivel & Howard...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Child Abuse Reporting
Wednesday, October 15th 2008 @ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Big Practice Tips for the Small Firm
Wednesday, October 8th 2008 @ 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Small law firms and sole practitioners face the same challenges as larger firms, but without the same level of dedicated staff and technology support. This class will provide the small firm...
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2.5 OSB MCLE credits. 2.5 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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Evidence Revisited - Understanding and Updating the Fundamental Law of Evidence
Tuesday, September 23rd 2008 @ 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Evidence. The word alone is enough to cause one's eyes to glaze over. Yet the law of evidence has a fundamental impact on the practice of every attorney, even those who may never see a courtroom....
Credit Details: This seminar will be worth 2 OSB MCLE credits. 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained individually. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Sorry, no refunds. Substitutions are welcome; non-members may be subject to an additional fee. Accommodations available for persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements.
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