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#2408 Cryptocurrency Part One: How to Find It/Track It in Divorce Litigation — #2408 Cryptocurrency Part One: How to Find It/Track It in Divorce Litigation

Presented on September 9, 2021 (expires 9/9/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

While spouses hiding assets from divorce court is nothing new, cryptocurrencies are changing the game. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be purchased for cash, held electronically without the help of a third party, and transferred nearly anonymously. This course will provide practical tips on how attorneys and their clients can gather more information on the spouse’s transactions.

In this session, forensic accountant Mark DiMichael and divorce attorney Vanessa Gabriele, Esq., will provide attorneys with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, how it works, how it is held by an owner, and divorce legal issues.

Be sure to also watch Part 2 here!

Moderators:
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee
Daniel J. Schuller, Esq., Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee

Speakers:
Mark DiMichael, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CCFI, CritinCooperman
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co-Chair, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee

This program was presented by the BAEC Matrimonial and Family Law Committee.

Available Formats: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2408 Cryptocurrency Part One: How to Find It/Track It in Divorce Litigation

Presented on September 9, 2021 (expires 9/9/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

While spouses hiding assets from divorce court is nothing new, cryptocurrencies are changing the game. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be purchased for cash, held electronically without the help of a third party, and transferred nearly anonymously. This course will provide practical tips on how attorneys and their clients can gather more information on the spouse’s transactions.

In this session, forensic accountant Mark DiMichael and divorce attorney Vanessa Gabriele, Esq., will provide attorneys with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, how it works, how it is held by an owner, and divorce legal issues.

Be sure to also watch Part 2 here!

Moderators:
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee
Daniel J. Schuller, Esq., Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee

Speakers:
Mark DiMichael, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CCFI, CritinCooperman
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co-Chair, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee

This program was presented by the BAEC Matrimonial and Family Law Committee.

Available Formats: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2409 Cryptocurrency Part Two: How to Find It/Track It in Divorce Litigation — #2409 Cryptocurrency Part Two: How to Find It/Track It in Divorce Litigation

Presented on September 9, 2021 (expires 9/9/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

While spouses hiding assets from divorce court is nothing new, cryptocurrencies are changing the game. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be purchased for cash, held electronically without the help of a third party, and transferred nearly anonymously. This course will provide practical tips on how attorneys and their clients can gather more information on the spouse’s transactions.

In this session, forensic accountant Mark DiMichael and divorce attorney Vanessa Gabriele, Esq., will provide attorneys with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, how it works, how it is held by an owner, and divorce legal issues.

Be sure to also watch Part 1 here!

Moderators:
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee
Daniel J. Schuller, Esq., Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee

Speakers:
Mark DiMichael, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CCFI, CritinCooperman
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co-Chair, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee

This program was presented by the BAEC Matrimonial and Family Law Committee.

Available Formats: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2409 Cryptocurrency Part Two: How to Find It/Track It in Divorce Litigation

Presented on September 9, 2021 (expires 9/9/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

While spouses hiding assets from divorce court is nothing new, cryptocurrencies are changing the game. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be purchased for cash, held electronically without the help of a third party, and transferred nearly anonymously. This course will provide practical tips on how attorneys and their clients can gather more information on the spouse’s transactions.

In this session, forensic accountant Mark DiMichael and divorce attorney Vanessa Gabriele, Esq., will provide attorneys with a basic understanding of cryptocurrency, how it works, how it is held by an owner, and divorce legal issues.

Be sure to also watch Part 1 here!

Moderators:
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee
Daniel J. Schuller, Esq., Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP, Co- Chair, Matrimonial & Family Law Committee

Speakers:
Mark DiMichael, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, CCFI, CritinCooperman
Vanessa C. Gabriele, Esq., Gabriele Law, PLLC, Co-Chair, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee

This program was presented by the BAEC Matrimonial and Family Law Committee.

Available Formats: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2410 No Safe Place: Recognizing & Responding to Intimate Partner Violence & Technology-Facilitated Abuse — #2410 No Safe Place: Recognizing & Responding to Intimate Partner Violence & Technology-Facilitated Abuse

Presented on September 22, 2021 (expires 9/22/26)

2.0 CLE credits: 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program, organized under the POWER Act by the Federal Court, WDNY, and led by Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford, WDNY convenes an array of speakers and perspectives to discuss intimate partner violence in atypical settings. The speakers will also explore technology facilitated abuse and the resulting harm to victims of intimate partner violence. This program is designed for legal practitioners, social workers, and attorneys.

Welcome and Introduction/Moderator
Amy Schwartz-Wallace, Esq., Empire Justice Center
Welcome from Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford, WDNY

Part One: Expect the Unexpected: When Intimate Partner Violence Arises in Your Area of Law
Lisa Nolan, Willow Domestic Violence Center
Remla Parthasarathy, Project Leader, Crime Victims Legal Network

What is intimate partner violence – overview of power and control dynamics of abusive relationships (including LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities)

How intimate partner violence arises in federal court cases (i.e. financial abuse and tax/bankruptcy, fair housing, discrimination, criminal cases, and more)

What can you do if you suspect there is intimate partner violence —representing the victim or the perpetrator.

Overview of local resources, including pro bono assistance.

Part Two: Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA): A High-Risk Reality
Aurore DeCarlo, Esq., C.A. Goldberg
Craig R. Gestring, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office
Melissa M. Marangola, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office
Andrew Sta. Ana, Esq., Director of Law and Policy, Day One

Although emerging technologies bring advancements, they can also be twisted into tools for stalking, threats, intimidation, humiliation, and privacy invasion. Cyber-abuse and harassment, including so-called “revenge porn,” has received a great deal of attention in the courts and in the media in recent years. This diverse group of panelists will discuss the nature of the problem, the harms caused by this form of abuse, civil and state and federal criminal legal interventions, and emerging policy issues.

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $60 members (Promo Code: member2025), $120 Non-members

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#2410 No Safe Place: Recognizing & Responding to Intimate Partner Violence & Technology-Facilitated Abuse

Presented on September 22, 2021 (expires 9/22/26)

2.0 CLE credits: 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program, organized under the POWER Act by the Federal Court, WDNY, and led by Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford, WDNY convenes an array of speakers and perspectives to discuss intimate partner violence in atypical settings. The speakers will also explore technology facilitated abuse and the resulting harm to victims of intimate partner violence. This program is designed for legal practitioners, social workers, and attorneys.

Welcome and Introduction/Moderator
Amy Schwartz-Wallace, Esq., Empire Justice Center
Welcome from Chief Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford, WDNY

Part One: Expect the Unexpected: When Intimate Partner Violence Arises in Your Area of Law
Lisa Nolan, Willow Domestic Violence Center
Remla Parthasarathy, Project Leader, Crime Victims Legal Network

What is intimate partner violence – overview of power and control dynamics of abusive relationships (including LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities)

How intimate partner violence arises in federal court cases (i.e. financial abuse and tax/bankruptcy, fair housing, discrimination, criminal cases, and more)

What can you do if you suspect there is intimate partner violence —representing the victim or the perpetrator.

Overview of local resources, including pro bono assistance.

Part Two: Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA): A High-Risk Reality
Aurore DeCarlo, Esq., C.A. Goldberg
Craig R. Gestring, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office
Melissa M. Marangola, Esq., U.S. Attorney’s Office
Andrew Sta. Ana, Esq., Director of Law and Policy, Day One

Although emerging technologies bring advancements, they can also be twisted into tools for stalking, threats, intimidation, humiliation, and privacy invasion. Cyber-abuse and harassment, including so-called “revenge porn,” has received a great deal of attention in the courts and in the media in recent years. This diverse group of panelists will discuss the nature of the problem, the harms caused by this form of abuse, civil and state and federal criminal legal interventions, and emerging policy issues.

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $60 members (Promo Code: member2025), $120 Non-members

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#2411 Getting it Right: Wrongful Death in Surrogate’s Court Updated — #2411 Getting it Right: Wrongful Death in Surrogate’s Court Updated

Presented on September 23, 2021 (expires 9/23/26)

5.0 CLE credits: 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism, 2.0 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Agenda:

Starting Out: Initial Proceedings at Surrogate’s Court

Role of the Public Administrator

Role of the Attorney General

Wrongful Death Claim: Suits or Settlements

Finishing the Case: Closing Proceedings in Surrogate’s Court

Role of the Guardian Ad Litem

View from the Supreme Court

Diversity

Ethics

This program was presented by the Surrogate’s Court Committee, and sponsored by Paramount Settlement Planning and Precision Resolution.

Click here to view agenda and speakers.

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $110 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $220 Non-Members

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#2411 Getting it Right: Wrongful Death in Surrogate’s Court Updated

Presented on September 23, 2021 (expires 9/23/26)

5.0 CLE credits: 1.5 Areas of Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias, 0.5 Ethics and Professionalism, 2.0 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Agenda:

Starting Out: Initial Proceedings at Surrogate’s Court

Role of the Public Administrator

Role of the Attorney General

Wrongful Death Claim: Suits or Settlements

Finishing the Case: Closing Proceedings in Surrogate’s Court

Role of the Guardian Ad Litem

View from the Supreme Court

Diversity

Ethics

This program was presented by the Surrogate’s Court Committee, and sponsored by Paramount Settlement Planning and Precision Resolution.

Click here to view agenda and speakers.

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $110 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $220 Non-Members

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#2412 Is There a HERO in Your HVAC? New Law, New Obligations — #2412 Is There a HERO in Your HVAC? New Law, New Obligations

Presented on September 30, 2021 (expires 9/30/26)

1.5 CLE credits total: 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

New York’s “HERO” Act obligates NY employers to adopt an industry-specific safety plan for fighting airborne disease at the workplace, and enables employees to be a formal part of that plan’s development. Join us for a 1.5-hour, interactive and engaging CLE on the “checklist” points of complying with this new law.

This session and the materials will be of particular interest to attorneys who practice in the areas of labor/employment, landlord/tenant, construction/planning, and personal injury. HR professionals, construction project managers, and those with HVAC responsibilities will find it useful, too.

Speakers:
Stephanie A. Adams, Esq., The Law Office of Stephanie Adams, PLLC
Steven J. Ricca, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $45 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-Members

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#2412 Is There a HERO in Your HVAC? New Law, New Obligations

Presented on September 30, 2021 (expires 9/30/26)

1.5 CLE credits total: 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

New York’s “HERO” Act obligates NY employers to adopt an industry-specific safety plan for fighting airborne disease at the workplace, and enables employees to be a formal part of that plan’s development. Join us for a 1.5-hour, interactive and engaging CLE on the “checklist” points of complying with this new law.

This session and the materials will be of particular interest to attorneys who practice in the areas of labor/employment, landlord/tenant, construction/planning, and personal injury. HR professionals, construction project managers, and those with HVAC responsibilities will find it useful, too.

Speakers:
Stephanie A. Adams, Esq., The Law Office of Stephanie Adams, PLLC
Steven J. Ricca, Esq., Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $45 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-Members

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#2413 The New Power of Attorney in Practice — #2413 The New Power of Attorney in Practice

Presented on October 15, 2021 (expires 10/15/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This session will review the changes to the NYS Power of Attorney law which took effect on June 13, 2021 and suggest best practices for navigating these changes.

Speakers:
Rachel Baldassaro, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Center for Elder Law & Justice
Christopher Phillips, Esq., Staff Attorney, Center for Elder Law & Justice

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2413 The New Power of Attorney in Practice

Presented on October 15, 2021 (expires 10/15/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This session will review the changes to the NYS Power of Attorney law which took effect on June 13, 2021 and suggest best practices for navigating these changes.

Speakers:
Rachel Baldassaro, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Center for Elder Law & Justice
Christopher Phillips, Esq., Staff Attorney, Center for Elder Law & Justice

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2414 Update on NYS Civil Practice and Procedure – October 2021 — #2414 Update on NYS Civil Practice and Procedure – October 2021

Presented on October 29, 2021 (expires 10/29/26)

3.0 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

This seminar covers salient developments in statutory and case law from 2020-2021 pertaining to civil practice in New York State, with a particular emphasis on decisions from the Fourth Department. The lectures and course materials cover a wide array of issues under CPLR, including jurisdiction, statute of limitations, service and dispositive motions. Topics include:

Legislative amendments to CPLR sections

Notices of Claim

Jurisdiction over non-domiciliary entities under CPLR 302

Limitations Periods

Commencement and Pleadings

Case updates on dispositive rulings

Disclosure

Preservation of Evidence and Spoliation

Presenters:
Brian D. Gwitt, Esq., Wood Oviatt Gilman LLP
William F. Savino, Esq., Wood Oviatt Gilman LLP

With a special thank you to Bernard Schenkler for preparation of the course material, and to Counsel Press for their continued sponsorship.

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $85 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $170 Non-Members

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#2414 Update on NYS Civil Practice and Procedure – October 2021

Presented on October 29, 2021 (expires 10/29/26)

3.0 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

This seminar covers salient developments in statutory and case law from 2020-2021 pertaining to civil practice in New York State, with a particular emphasis on decisions from the Fourth Department. The lectures and course materials cover a wide array of issues under CPLR, including jurisdiction, statute of limitations, service and dispositive motions. Topics include:

Legislative amendments to CPLR sections

Notices of Claim

Jurisdiction over non-domiciliary entities under CPLR 302

Limitations Periods

Commencement and Pleadings

Case updates on dispositive rulings

Disclosure

Preservation of Evidence and Spoliation

Presenters:
Brian D. Gwitt, Esq., Wood Oviatt Gilman LLP
William F. Savino, Esq., Wood Oviatt Gilman LLP

With a special thank you to Bernard Schenkler for preparation of the course material, and to Counsel Press for their continued sponsorship.

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $85 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $170 Non-Members

Read more

#2415 Business Divorce: What to do When a Marital Partnership Ends — #2415 Business Divorce: What to do When a Marital Partnership Ends

Presented on November 10, 2021 (expires 11/10/26)

0.5 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program focuses on Business division; identification of assets; and management of the business post-divorce. Topics discussed:

Reviewing the Separation Agreement and Identifying Required Action

Taking Inventory of Current Business Operations

Options for Dissolution or Formation

How to Co-Manage Post Divorce

Speaker: Andrea Tarshus, Esq., Tarshus Law Firm

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $20 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $40 Non-Members

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#2415 Business Divorce: What to do When a Marital Partnership Ends

Presented on November 10, 2021 (expires 11/10/26)

0.5 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program focuses on Business division; identification of assets; and management of the business post-divorce. Topics discussed:

Reviewing the Separation Agreement and Identifying Required Action

Taking Inventory of Current Business Operations

Options for Dissolution or Formation

How to Co-Manage Post Divorce

Speaker: Andrea Tarshus, Esq., Tarshus Law Firm

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $20 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $40 Non-Members

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#2416 Maximizing Infant Settlements: Solutions for Children and Young Adults — #2416 Maximizing Infant Settlements: Solutions for Children and Young Adults

Presented on November 17, 2021 (expires 11/17/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

In this program, presenters cover the basics of structured settlements and the steps to maximize personal injury settlements for children and young adults that will best protect their financial interests, now and in the future.

Speakers:
Dennis J. Bischof, Esq., Dennis J. Bischof, LLC
David Nikiel, CSSC, President, Ringler Associates WNY, Inc.

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2416 Maximizing Infant Settlements: Solutions for Children and Young Adults

Presented on November 17, 2021 (expires 11/17/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

In this program, presenters cover the basics of structured settlements and the steps to maximize personal injury settlements for children and young adults that will best protect their financial interests, now and in the future.

Speakers:
Dennis J. Bischof, Esq., Dennis J. Bischof, LLC
David Nikiel, CSSC, President, Ringler Associates WNY, Inc.

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2417 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part One- The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP — #2417 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part One- The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP

Presented on December 7, 2021 (expires 12/7/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

The extended eviction moratorium and concurrent ERAP and LRAP programs have confused even seasoned practitioners. Join us to learn what advice your clients need to hear now, and where things appear to be heading.

Moderators:
Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee
Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:
Katelyn E. Niedermier, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Michael J. Herberger, Esq., Law Office of Michael J. Herberger

Be sure to also watch the second part of this series, Update on Foreclosures!

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2417 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part One- The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP

Presented on December 7, 2021 (expires 12/7/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

The extended eviction moratorium and concurrent ERAP and LRAP programs have confused even seasoned practitioners. Join us to learn what advice your clients need to hear now, and where things appear to be heading.

Moderators:
Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee
Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:
Katelyn E. Niedermier, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Michael J. Herberger, Esq., Law Office of Michael J. Herberger

Be sure to also watch the second part of this series, Update on Foreclosures!

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2418 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part Two- Update on Foreclosures — #2418 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part Two- Update on Foreclosures

Presented on December 7, 2021 (expires 12/7/26)

1.5 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Presenters will provide a snapshot of where things stand with foreclosures at this time, and an in depth look at Administrative Orders as they relate to foreclosures.

Moderators:
Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee
Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:
Tracy Fourtner, Esq., Gross Polowy
Amy Gathings, Esq., Western New York Law Center
Daniel J. Marren, Esq., NYS Supreme Court

Be sure to also watch the first part of this series, The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP!

Available Format: OnDemand

OnDemand: $45 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-Members

Read more

#2418 Evictions and Foreclosures During COVID: Part Two- Update on Foreclosures

Presented on December 7, 2021 (expires 12/7/26)

1.5 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Presenters will provide a snapshot of where things stand with foreclosures at this time, and an in depth look at Administrative Orders as they relate to foreclosures.

Moderators:
Sharon Nosenchuck, Esq., Chair, Human Rights Committee
Glenn Speller, Esq., Chair, Real Property Law Committee

Speakers:
Tracy Fourtner, Esq., Gross Polowy
Amy Gathings, Esq., Western New York Law Center
Daniel J. Marren, Esq., NYS Supreme Court

Be sure to also watch the first part of this series, The Eviction Moratorium and ERAP!

Available Format: OnDemand

OnDemand: $45 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $90 Non-Members

Read more

#2419 HR for Solo and Small Firms — #2419 HR for Solo and Small Firms

Presented on December 14, 2021 (expires 12/14/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Are you in compliance? The number of HR policies required to be in place for small businesses in New York State has increased over the past few years. This CLE will present an overview of employment-law compliance musts for small businesses in New York and a review of other evolving, hot-button employment law topics such as worker classification and wage and hour issues.

Moderators:
Kara Addelman, Esq., Addelman Cross & Baldwin, Co-Chair, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee
Jessica Kulpit, Esq., Law Office of Jessica Kulpit, Co-Chair, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee

Speaker: Vincent M. Miranda, Esq., Partner, Lippes Matthias LLP

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2419 HR for Solo and Small Firms

Presented on December 14, 2021 (expires 12/14/26)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Are you in compliance? The number of HR policies required to be in place for small businesses in New York State has increased over the past few years. This CLE will present an overview of employment-law compliance musts for small businesses in New York and a review of other evolving, hot-button employment law topics such as worker classification and wage and hour issues.

Moderators:
Kara Addelman, Esq., Addelman Cross & Baldwin, Co-Chair, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee
Jessica Kulpit, Esq., Law Office of Jessica Kulpit, Co-Chair, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee

Speaker: Vincent M. Miranda, Esq., Partner, Lippes Matthias LLP

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2420 Preventing Patent Pitfalls: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Patent Law — #2420 Preventing Patent Pitfalls: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Patent Law

Presented on December 15, 2021 (expires 12/15/26)

1.0 CLE credit: 0.5 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Patent issues can arise for any innovative business that is creating something unique. Patent Attorney Rebecca M. Stadler will bring her extensive patent law experience to guide attendees through the patent process in a clear and concise manner. This course will help attorneys understand and recognize the patent needs of their clients. Attendees will be provided with an introductory overview of patent law including what a patent is, requirements for patentability, the process to obtain a patent, possible infringement issues, avoiding patent pitfalls, and the value of filling a patent application.

Speaker: Rebecca Stadler, Esq., Stadler IP Law

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2420 Preventing Patent Pitfalls: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Patent Law

Presented on December 15, 2021 (expires 12/15/26)

1.0 CLE credit: 0.5 Areas of Professional Practice, 0.5 Skills
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

Patent issues can arise for any innovative business that is creating something unique. Patent Attorney Rebecca M. Stadler will bring her extensive patent law experience to guide attendees through the patent process in a clear and concise manner. This course will help attorneys understand and recognize the patent needs of their clients. Attendees will be provided with an introductory overview of patent law including what a patent is, requirements for patentability, the process to obtain a patent, possible infringement issues, avoiding patent pitfalls, and the value of filling a patent application.

Speaker: Rebecca Stadler, Esq., Stadler IP Law

Available Format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2421 Doing No Harm: Why Cultural Competency Matters — #2421 Doing No Harm: Why Cultural Competency Matters

Presented on December 16, 2022 (expires 12/16/27)

1.0 CLE credit: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program covers the following topics:

Common Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) terms

Power, Privilege, & Position

Microaggressions

Implicit Bias

LGBTQ+ terms & pronouns

Latinx terms & pronouns

Moderator: Stephanie J. Calhoun, Esq., Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Speakers:
Antoinette M. Amos, Managing Partner, Ragan & Amos Consulting
Crystal J. Rodriguez-Dabney, Esq., Chief of Staff & Chief Diversity Officer, SUNY Buffalo State College

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2421 Doing No Harm: Why Cultural Competency Matters

Presented on December 16, 2022 (expires 12/16/27)

1.0 CLE credit: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Appropriate for Experienced Attorneys only

This program covers the following topics:

Common Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) terms

Power, Privilege, & Position

Microaggressions

Implicit Bias

LGBTQ+ terms & pronouns

Latinx terms & pronouns

Moderator: Stephanie J. Calhoun, Esq., Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Speakers:
Antoinette M. Amos, Managing Partner, Ragan & Amos Consulting
Crystal J. Rodriguez-Dabney, Esq., Chief of Staff & Chief Diversity Officer, SUNY Buffalo State College

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (Promo Code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2423 The Latest on Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates — #2423 The Latest on Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

Presented on January 12, 2022 (expires 1/12/27)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Join us for an informative discussion on where things stand currently with COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Moderator: Kinsey A. O’Brien, Esq., Chair, Labor Law Committee

Speakers:
Stephanie A. Adams, Esq., The Law Office of Stephanie Adams, PLLC
Scott P. Horton, Esq., Horton Law PLLC

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (promo code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2423 The Latest on Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

Presented on January 12, 2022 (expires 1/12/27)

1.0 CLE credit: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

Join us for an informative discussion on where things stand currently with COVID-19 vaccination mandates.

Moderator: Kinsey A. O’Brien, Esq., Chair, Labor Law Committee

Speakers:
Stephanie A. Adams, Esq., The Law Office of Stephanie Adams, PLLC
Scott P. Horton, Esq., Horton Law PLLC

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $40 Members (promo code: member2025), $80 Non-Members

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#2424 U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview - 2021 Edition — #2424 U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview – 2021 Edition

Presented on November 19, 2021 (expires 11/19/26)

4.0 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

This seminar will provide you with a review of key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court’s last term in civil cases, criminal cases, and constitutional matters, as well as a preview of upcoming cases for the Court’s current term.

Keynote Presentation: Current State of Reproductive Rights and the U.S. Supreme Court Mississippi & Texas Abortion Cases
Elizabeth Harned, Esq., Vice President, Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Panel 1: Key Criminal Cases – includes Q&A

Panelists:
Sophie Feal, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Regional Immigration Assistance Center (RIAC), Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
Daniel M. Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea LLP
Erin McCampbell Paris, Esq., Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
Erin Tresmond, Esq., Managing Attorney, Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit at The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.

Panel 2: Key Civil Cases – includes Q&A

Panelists:
Craig R. Bucki, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP
Ryan L. Gellman, Esq., Colucci & Gallaher PC
Mollie C. McGorry, Esq., Connors LLP
Jeffrey C. Stravino, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $100 Members (promo code: member2025), $200 Non-Members

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#2424 U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview – 2021 Edition

Presented on November 19, 2021 (expires 11/19/26)

4.0 CLE credits: Areas of Professional Practice
Appropriate for all attorneys

This seminar will provide you with a review of key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court’s last term in civil cases, criminal cases, and constitutional matters, as well as a preview of upcoming cases for the Court’s current term.

Keynote Presentation: Current State of Reproductive Rights and the U.S. Supreme Court Mississippi & Texas Abortion Cases
Elizabeth Harned, Esq., Vice President, Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Panel 1: Key Criminal Cases – includes Q&A

Panelists:
Sophie Feal, Esq., Supervising Attorney, Regional Immigration Assistance Center (RIAC), Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
Daniel M. Killelea, Esq., Gilmour & Killelea LLP
Erin McCampbell Paris, Esq., Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP
Erin Tresmond, Esq., Managing Attorney, Appeals and Post-Conviction Unit at The Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.

Panel 2: Key Civil Cases – includes Q&A

Panelists:
Craig R. Bucki, Esq., Phillips Lytle LLP
Ryan L. Gellman, Esq., Colucci & Gallaher PC
Mollie C. McGorry, Esq., Connors LLP
Jeffrey C. Stravino, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP

Available format: OnDemand, CD, DVD

OnDemand: $100 Members (promo code: member2025), $200 Non-Members

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