Important CLE information:
This year’s program is presumptively approved for 5.0 MCLE credits.
Sessions
Session 1: Copyright fair use in the context of social media, memes, and photos of tattoos in marketing materials
This program addresses copyright-related issues in the context of audio and visual formats and social media. Topics covered will include fair use, parody, and publicity rights. A discussion of relevant case law will also be included.
Session 2: Ethical Dilemmas in Discovery
Litigation discovery touches on numerous ethical issues. This fully interactive CLE, in the form of a game, will test your knowledge of ethical rules and opinions that intersect with e-discovery. Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.6, 1.7, 3.2, 3.4, and 3.5, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and some recent ethics opinions serve as touchstones for a number of ethical quandaries you will be asked to resolve in the context of a hypothetical case. For every correct answer, you will climb closer to “ethical paradise,” but beware – many of those ethics rules can trip you up and slide you down toward the dreaded “ethical inferno!”
Session 3: Coverage for BIPA
Litigation arising from The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continues to expand and case law interpreting and applying BIPA is evolving at a rapid pace. The presentation will discuss BIPA-related decisions and insurance coverage issues.
Session 4: Compassionate compliance: Supporting employees with mental health disabilities
Mental health in the workplace continues to gain attention as a hidden problem, spotlighted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will address the importance of recognizing and managing mental health issues among lawyers — including through a personal story of a mental health journey — as well as tips for self-care. It will also cover the interplay of mental health issues and federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and leaves of absence.
Session 5: Developing diverse and inclusive Teams
Research shows that diverse and inclusive teams are more productive and innovative. However, many organizations struggle with recruiting, developing and retaining diverse talent. This interactive workshop addresses the role bias plays in our efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce and provide research-based strategies for building diverse and inclusive teams.
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