The existence of bullies in the workplace is all too real and comes complete with legal implications for employers. But solutions do exist, and you need to know how to help your clients when they come to you for advice.
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December 30, 2020 | CLE
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December 16, 2020 | CLE
Join this important discussion led by attorney and Atticus practice advisor Steve Riley from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, which will focus on how to ramp up for the challenges your practice will face next year. Steve will review several proven time management and marketing strategies to help you maximize production on your 2021 workdays, protect your free time, and develop new clients.
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December 9, 2020 | CLE
Join us from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 7 for "Illinois’ Secure Choice Act: Requirements & Penalties for Retirement Plans."
Get the information you need to effectively advise your clients on how the Illinois Secure Choice Act fills a void for employers who don’t want to administer their own retirement plan for employees. Corporate law attorneys, employee benefits lawyers, general practitioners, and any attorney who advises companies on the employment law aspects of their business who attend this online seminar will better understand: what the Illinois Secure Choice Act is and it’s requirements; the financial penalties for not making the Secure Choice Savings Program available to employees if a retirement plan is not being offered; how the program helps Illinois employees save for retirement and avoid living their retirement years in poverty; how the Secure Choice Act Program was implemented; the number of Illinois citizens who have enrolled in the program so far, as well as the plan assets of participants; and the potential legal problems the program could face.
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December 4, 2020 | CLE
Join us from noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 for in-depth look at the dispute resolution options available to parents, students, and school districts in special education matters. School attorneys, general practitioners, and education counsel with all levels of practice experience will benefit from the information provided by our three attorney speakers, all of whom has significant experience in this field. A discussion on recent developments, legislation, and COVID-19 measures are is also included.
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November 30, 2020 | CLE
In an effort to safeguard a company’s intellectual property, employees are oftentimes required to sign non-competition and non-solicitation provisions in their employment agreements or in separate agreements limited to certain types of restrictive covenants. Don’t miss this three-part online series that gives you the information you need to advise your clients on restrictive covenants and trade secrets.
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November 23, 2020 | CLE
Even though attorneys worry about claims of legal malpractice, they are not the only insurable threat to the financial stability of law firms. Attorneys must recognize other risks of loss, which they frequently—and unwittingly—ignore. Attorneys should have a working understanding of the insurance coverages that are available to mitigate against these risks. While legal malpractice insurance will be discussed, this online seminar focuses on an in-depth discussion of the various types of insurance that can be purchased by law firms to protect their myriad risk of loss along with an overview of the marketplace in Illinois for such insurance.
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November 17, 2020 | CLE
Don’t miss the remainder of this online series that explores everything you need to know about trademark law, patents, licensing, protecting your client’s identifiable information, the ethics issues to be aware of, and what happens when your client tries to register a scandalous trademark!
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November 9, 2020 | CLE
Join us from noon until 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 for "Deciphering the Federal Guidelines on the Paycheck Protection Program: What Every Attorney Should Know about Eligibility, Investigation, and Forgiveness."
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November 3, 2020 | CLE
Join us from noon until 1 p.m. on Friday, November 13 to learn how to communicate better with clients, employees, and law firm colleagues with this in-depth discussion that explores different ways to build strong working relationships. Discover how to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable saying what they’re really thinking, how to build collaborative teams that are motivated to produce the highest quality work, how to promote flexible thinking, how to develop trust in a credible way, and much more.
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October 27, 2020 | CLE
Join us from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 for this online look at how the pandemic has impacted the landlord-tenant landscape, including the new requirements for rental housing, the governor’s executive order, and the new Rule 139 regarding practice and procedures in eviction proceedings that were recently issued by the Illinois Supreme Court.