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Recorded CLE Programs for Download

CLE Programs

CLICK HERE for a list of CLEs available on CD & DVD.

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Trade Secrets & The FTC Ban: What Every Business Lawyer and Litigator Needs to Know

This CLE will dive into the current state of Trade Secrets and trade secret protection in light of the FTC Ban on Non-Competes, as well as the current landscape of the FTC Non-Compete ban and pending litigation in multiple jurisdictions. It will also address steps that Companies (and their legal counsel) can take, both through litigation and preemptively in avoidance of it, to protect their valuable trade secrets. This is a CLE for the attorney that advises businesses, defends and protects them, and litigates for them.

AI Prompting for Lawyers and Legal Teams

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar featuring Cecilia Ziniti, a three-time General Counsel and the founder of GC AI. This session will focus on “AI Prompting for Legal” and will enhance your skills in interacting with AI technologies like ChatGPT. Learn how to write the most effective prompts with your AI technology to get the information you need quickly and accurately.

Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

The Honorable Lisa Walsh, circuit judge for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit sitting in the complex business litigation division, and Russell Landy, former chair of the Business Law Section Rules Committee take a deep dive into the latest and upcoming Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

Developments in Federal Noncompete Law

Recent months have seen significant regulatory developments on noncompete agreements and courts grappling with what, if anything, federal authorities can do about them. Join Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigator Brian Barakat over lunch as he dives into these cutting-edge issues.

EDECC Presents Proportionality 101

Fla. Civ. P. R. 1.280 effective January 2025, “proportional to the needs of the case” and what that means using federal law examples, tying in professionalism relating to meet and confer and practical tips and tricks.

Practical Preservation, Collection and Use of ESI and Digital Evidence During Litigation and Trial

This practical seminar by the Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence Committee will provide attendees first with an overview of the latest development in ESI-related law, followed by discovery hold, preserve and production obligations from an attorney well-seasoned in supporting ESI-centric litigation and trials. The ever-popular mock hearing will then follow, with substantial judicial participation perspective, and then the seminar will conclude with a judicial panel and open Q&A for the panelists and all seminar participants. No matter your area of practice, if you have questions, this seminar may give you answers!

2024 40th Annual Federal Securities Institute

Senior members of the SEC Staff, the Delaware judiciary, major investment bankers and leading Wall Street law firms will share their practical knowledge for structuring acquisitions and capital-raising transactions, handling litigations and regulatory enforcement issues, and addressing corporate governance and cybersecurity.

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You Have Yourself a Deal—Now Get It in Writing: Strategies for Drafting and Negotiating Contracts

This course will discuss issues that arise when drafting and negotiating contract terms. The course will address questions to consider when gathering information from clients and best practices for the initial review and drafting of contract provisions. The course further will discuss drafting and interpretation of contract terms from a litigation perspective, including a discussion of lessons that can be drawn from cases interpreting various contract clauses in order to prepare better contracts. The course also will include a segment on negotiating contract terms, using real-world examples to illustrate ways to achieve clients’ objectives.

MCA Lenders in Bankruptcy – Is it the Wild West or a new Frontier?

Billed as an easy funding source, merchant cash advances are prevalent in small business bankruptcy cases. But how do you characterize a merchant cash advance transaction – is it a loan or a sale of receivables? The answer impacts many aspects of a bankruptcy case. This program will provide an overview of the history of MCA lending and the issues implicated by how you characterize a merchant cash advance, and provide practice pointers for the boots on the ground. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports the use of merchant cash advances more than doubled in five years. Yet these alternative lending deal have threatened the existence of some of these mom-and-pop operations. Chapter 11 lawyers today need to know how to evaluate these financing arrangements and when to call on the courts to determine the issue.

Independent Tort Doctrine

Gain practical expertise in Florida’s application of the Independent Tort Doctrine. This concise course provides essential insights into the doctrine’s fundamentals, its relevance in civil law practice, and its pivotal role in determining legal liability. Through focused examples and practical discussions, learn why mastering the Independent Tort Doctrine is crucial for effective representation in Florida’s civil courts and earn valuable Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for your professional development.

Business Law 2023 Legislative Update

The Business Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar presents this legislative and case law update, providing coverage of the laws that have developed over the past 12 months. This year, our focus is on the following topics: assignment for the benefit of creditors, the Secretary of State’s new procedures for protecting corporate amendments and preventing identity theft, judgment liens, and the recent case law.

From Business Litigator to Problem Solver

Mental Health First Aid CLE Series

The New UCC Article 12: Why, When and What Does It Do?

Blockchain & Digital Assets CLE Series

  • Practical Tips for Litigation Blockchain Issues. Live program 12/8/22. View video.
  • Tokenization Explained. Live program 9/21/22. View video

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