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Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation and Safe Harbor - What you need to know

Andrea White, Regional Navigator for Southeastern Minnesota, will discuss Minnesota's Safe Harbor program. Participants will gain awareness of the prevalence of sexual exploitation in Minnesota and will be provided with a risk assessment tool to learn how to identify people at-risk for exploitation or trafficking. Andrea will also discuss Minnesota's Safe Harbor law and understand that its purpose is to protect and support victims and survivors of trafficking and exploitation, and the resources available under Minnesota's Safe Harbor law.

Understand Your Role in a Divorce Case
 

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date. This one-hour course will cover ethical obligations in 2020 including obligations relative to the social justice movements (harassment and discrimination as misconduct and pro bono obligations) and ethics issues at the forefront of the pandemic (teleworking, confidentiality, and UPL issues).

Topic: Handling Complex Financial Family Law Situations

Julia will discuss the dissolution process specifically about the complex financial issues that may arise as part of a dissolution. She will discuss the paralegals role in helping in these matters.

Speaker: Julia Ketcham Corbett

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will cover some of the nuances involving marijuana laws on both federal and state levels, and how they conflict. It is being presented by Toni Marsh, JD.

Help Your Clients to Have a Successful Probate Experience

Topic:  Anticounterfeiting Strategies and Trends

Counterfeiting costs businesses billions of dollars each year and the number is rising. Knockoff products can steal sales, create downward pressure on prices, erode profit margins and damage your reputation and goodwill. Courtney and Grant will discuss prevention and enforcement strategies to help protect your brand against counterfeiters and intellectual property pirates.

Speakers: Grant Fairbairn and Courtney Thompson

Join us for a presentation on legal research. VAPA's conference has been moved online in 2020. It spans the week of October 5 - 9.

This presentation is for paralegals performing legal research using online research engines and web sites. Although there are several useful online research engines available to the paralegal, this presentation will look primarily at Westlaw and public access government online web sites, such as supremecourt.gov, congress.gov, govinfo.gov, irs.gov, and federalregister.gov.

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will provide a summary of 2020 Legislation, case law, and potential legislation in Virginia concerning topics ranging from marriage, divorce, adoption, and more. It will be presented by Lawrence D. Diehl, Esq.

Steer Clear of Unauthorized Practice of Law Pitfalls

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will focus on the purpose behind the 1st Amendment, while exploring and understanding the Establishment Clause, the Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Speech including Freedom of the Press, the Right to Peaceably Assemble, and the Right to petition for a governmental redress of grievances. Discussion will revolve around these important areas of the 1^st Amendment, how the 1^st Amendment applies during times of protest and a pandemic and where the future sees the 1^st Amendment heading!

Help Your Clients to Have a Successful Probate Experience

Medicare and Medicaid Secondary Payer laws have undergone significant changes in recent years. Are your practices aligned with the latest policy changes, regulations, legislation and case law? This program will show you how to navigate recent developments and the MSP recovery portal with ease. Stay in compliance by staying up to date - register today!

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will cover legal considerations of pain management and the opioid epidemic. It is being presented by Winifred Diane Bragg, M.D.

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will focus on the Title IX and the Virginia Statute related to sexual assault cases, and the changes coming in 2020 for both the Commonwealth’s Attorney Offices and defense firms, from the investigation to resolution of the case. 

Efficiently Assemble Claim Information and Submit Social Security Forms

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date. 

This one-hour course, presented by Daniel S. Stromberg, Esquire, will give a brief introduction on why legal professionals should care about electronic discovery; our obligations; sources of ediscovery; processing, reviewing, and producing ESI; and several of the rules associated with ediscovery (Rules 26, 34, and 37).

The MSBA Department of Learning is excited to offer a newest livestream presentation of Contract Drafting And Review For The Maryland Lawyer on Friday, October 9th at 9 am!

Help Your Clients to Have a Successful Probate Experience

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will cover hot topics: ethics and cybersecurity issues, and is being presented by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek President and Vice President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc.
 

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date.

This one-hour course will cover estate planning for your retirement accounts, and is being presented by Susan I. Jean, JD.

Impress Your Attorney by Tackling Problems Head On

Topic:  Encumbrances Coverages

Encumbrance coverages as to encumbrances found in the real estate records, based on statute and based on matters of fact.

Speaker: Scott E. Helgerson and Danielle “Dani” Haag

Successfully Locate and Collect from Your Target

Due to COVID-19, VAPA’s bringing their one-day education conference to the comfort of your home or office via webinar platforms throughout paralegal week in Virginia (October 5 - 9, 2020). Materials and course links will be sent via email closer to the conference date. This one-hour course, presented by Steven D. Briglia, will cover a brief overview of the practice of criminal law in both the Commonwealth of Virginia and on the Federal level. The second part of the course will cover COVID-19's impact on criminal law.

Topic: How do I charge thee, let me count the days: a primer on the parenting time expense adjustment

Victoria Elsmore and Amy Krupinski from Collins, Buckley, Sauntry & Haugh will share a bit of history and a whole lot of practical information on how to calculate child support after the recent law change, how to draft better stipulations, and how to avoid taking out your calendar and counting.

Helping build or refute cases against individuals accused of crimes entails significant responsibility. To meet that responsibility, you must effectively work with criminal courts and government agencies; be skilled at gathering evidence; draft effective motions and other legal documents; and get the case ready for hearings and trials. This program will give you the practical insight and training you need to meet these essential tasks head on. Provide the critical support your attorney needs to successfully represent clients - register today!

Understand Your Role in a Divorce Case

New Jersey Paralegal Convention - Annual Statewide Paralegal Virtual Convention

11 CLE Topics to Choose From

Presented by:  Deborah Bouchoux, Esq.

This one-hour seminar will provide an overview of changes made in the Twenty-First Edition of The Bluebook, which was released in July 2020. All significant changes will be highlighted, and participants will receive a set of comprehensive handouts illustrating the changes and providing pertinent Bluebook page and rule numbers. Register for this seminar to find out how The Bluebook has changed, why it’s 200 pages shorter, what “flush language” is, and what changes practitioners can now make in court documents!

Scheduling, File Management, Client Interactions and More

How can you avoid the implicit and unconscious gender bias that can negatively impact any negotiation?

Learn Status of states, e-filing v paper filing and tricks of the trade

hosted by the Minnesota Paralegal Association

Hotel Information

Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America
3800 American Blvd E
Bloomington, MN 55425

NFPA Room Rate: $189 + tax
Reservation Deadline: September 28, 2020

A Paralegal's Guide to Litigation

Hear about the history of the legislation leading up the the PSTCA Statute and review the core sections of the Statute.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

OCTOBER 2020 CLE Seminar

Nominations Coordinator to solicit Coordinator Interest forms for Coordinator positions appointed at the Winter Board Meeting

Find What You're Looking for, and Fast

Learn the strategies and tools to save your client and your legal team time and money.

Improve Productivity and Efficiency With Proven Case Management Techniques

Handling legal calls isn't for the faint of heart - not only do you have to provide vital information while tiptoeing around legal questions, you have put on your sales hat, get appointments set, and talk clients through incredibly difficult situations. Whether you handle intake as a routine part of your job, or are expected to field calls in pinch, it's critically important that all members of a law firm develop exceptional potential and active client management skills. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to take your intake and client handling skills to the next level - register today!

High stakes and impending deadlines mean that stress is a natural part of a paralegal's job. Knowing how to work effectively under these conditions will help you thrive in your career without feeling burned out. This program will show you the secrets to performing effectively under pressure, with practical tips for saving time and handling dreaded conversations with your attorney. Learn how to do better when the heat is on - register today!

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