Elder Law

• The recent developments in medical malpractice law;
• How to effectively vet potential cases and evaluate the extent of injuries and damages;
• The strategies to identify and select appropriate expert witnesses to support claims in medical malpractice cases;
• The procedural timelines that govern medical malpractice cases;
• How to assess premises liability cases, including insurance implications; and
• The differing standards that apply to various defendants (such as governmental entitles vs. private owners).

• Positive strategies to enhance your self-care;
• How to practice mindful stress management;
• Tactics for building your resilience and mental fitness; and
• How to find your perfect mental health space.

• How to file a petition and the notices that are required;
• How to prepare for your hearing;
• The rights of the respondent;
• The common issues facing both the attorney and the client; and
• The guardian’s role and duties.

• How to advocate for your clients when their Medicare benefits are prematurely cut off;
• The regulatory framework governing Medicare benefits for long-term care residents;
• The practical strategies you need to know to ensure compliance and successful benefit claims; and
• Much more.

• What is artificial intelligence and how does it work?
• How will artificial intelligence change the practice?
• What is the promise of AI and peril to the practice?
• Will it be a boost to productivity, or will it replace lawyers?
• How will we deal with the threat of disinformation?

Pricing Information

• Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
• ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
• Fees:
• ISBA Member Price of $70 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
• Non-Member Price $140
• New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
• Law Students – Free

• Expedited arbitration: when does it apply and what are the benefits?
• Behind the curtain: how the arbitrator selection really works;
• Appeals in arbitration: how to appeal within the arbitration process;
• Mass arbitrations: the good, the bad, and the rules of the road;
• Why diversity matters in arbitration; and
• What’s next: how artificial intelligence and alternative dispute resolution interact.

• The common probate issues in personal injury cases, including minor settlement, wrongful death/survival actions, and deceased defendants;
• The pitfalls to avoid in injury cases and car accident claims;
• The common mistakes that can arise with some regularity in injury claims, such as failing to identify all sources of recovery, naming property parties, and agency issues; and
• Much more.

• The Rules of Professional Conduct and your duty when representing this type of client;
• The do’s and don’ts when working with the client’s agents and family members; and
• When (and what) protective action can be taken for a client with limited mental ability.

• The role of the Independent Judiciary in protecting the voices of our democracy;
• The importance of courts operating without interference from outside the courtroom;
• How and why judiciary independence promotes faith, trust, and confidence in the judicial decisions;
• The imperative need for judges to set aside personal interests and promote the public trust;
• The attorney’s role in judicial independence; and
• Why attorneys volunteering to serve on court commissions and committees is so important.

• Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
• ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
• Fees:
• ISBA Member Price of $26.25 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
• Non-Member Price $52.50
• New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $18.75
• Law Students – Free