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Post expires at 2:10pm on Saturday September 30th, 2023
Home Store OCBA Materials Judges and Lawyers as Friends- Yes, No or it Depends
$40.00
1.0 General Credit
1.0 Ethics
1.0 Tech
This presentation will first discuss the current guidance for judges and lawyers, then delve into various dos, don’ts, and maybes to help judges and lawyers alike. It will also include how attorneys should (and should not) interact with judges (both online and in real life) regarding certain topics such as politics, invitations to attend events, and casual conversations that may involve matters pending before the Court. Discussion and questions will include critical and reflective judgment about an attorney’s intended conduct is portrayed online and assessing options for communication online through social media outlets.
Topics will include discussion of the attorney’s responsibility to have effective client communications and client relations skills in order to increase service to the client and foster understanding of expectations of the representation, including accessibility of the lawyer without implying a personal connection or advantage by being “friends” with a Judge on social media outlets.
Expires 09/30/2023
2.0 General Credit
A detailed presentation on how to become board certified in adoption or family and marital law. Discussed are requirements for the application process, the written exam and personal experience and practical tips on how to prep for the board certification exam.
Expires 11/30/2023
1.0 General Credit
1.0 Marital and Family Law
1.0 Civil Trial
Introduction into Judge Gisela T. Laurent’s background; how she runs her courtroom; positions on various issues; pet peeves; JA pet peeves.
Expires 03/31/2024
1.0 General Credit
Certification Credits: Business Litigation 1.0
Discussed will be the new 3002 rules, and the cause the Debtor Bar to have more diligent in filing certain Motions that already exist. How will it play into In re Dukes and the other cases around the country that are putting a Debtor’s discharge at jeopardy. How will these changes affect CH 13 practitioners and how they can transition to the post – Cares Act era.
Expires 08/31/2023
1.0 General Credit
1.0 Wills Trust and Estates
1.0 State and Federal Government and Administrative
Modifying and adopting the Uniform Direct Trust Act, the Florida Trust Code now has expanded provisions regarding trust protectors, advisors, and directors, including fiduciary duties, definitions, sharing of information, and the applicability of Trust Code provisions to these actors. A detailed look at the new provisions both as written and their practical impacts.
Expires 03/31/2024