Connecticut (CT) In House Counsel CLE Course Catalog

Have outside counsel guidelines gone a step too far? Are they being used to inappropriately restrict lawyers?

Join this terrific panel of ABA members and ethics lawyers Anthony Davis, Bruce Green, and Eric Hirschhorn as they grapple with the issues and discuss whether the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct should be amended to address these and similar concerns or whenever these should be left to bargaining between clients and their outside counsel.

This seminar will cover the nuts and bolts application of the October IRS guidance on virtual currency, how to advise taxpayers that previously took a position contrary to the guidance, and the inherent limitations of releasing guidance by FAQ.

Scrambling to organize your firm after being forced to work remotely? This 2-hour course on Pandemic Planning will provide all of the necessary tools from dealing with client communications to managing employees.

Feeling overwhelmed by the COVID -19 pandemic? Need to get a grasp on your new remote office? Join this one-hour work session on how to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and future disasters by moving into a paperless workflow.

Retailers and restaurants are filing for bankruptcy protection at increasing rates, primarily because of changing consumer preferences away from brick-and-mortar establishments and toward online shopping and food delivery services. This program, presented by a retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and an experienced franchise practitioner, will analyze the key issues that arise when bankruptcy and franchise law intersect.

This program focused on the unique aspects of preventing the spread of the new coronavirus and the challenges it poses to business operations.

Experts in the field will discuss the possible insurance coverage issues that will arise from the impact of COVID-19.

The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is at the forefront of everyone's mind. Federal, state and local emergencies have been declared, sports and entertainment events are being cancelled, schools and universities are closing, and employers and unions are grappling with questions on how to continue business operations while protecting employees and limiting the spread of the virus in the workplace and community.

What do you need to be aware of as the US response to COVID-19 shifts to one of 'mitigation' and encourages employees, including lawyers, to work remotely and with immediate effect? How will you and your firm keep your telecommuting secure and your clients protected?