NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

New Marijuana Law of 2021: The Intended and Unintended Consequences Tue, June 1, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET... Article 222 Co-Sponsored by @NYSTrialAcademy & Kings County Criminal Bar Assoc #cannabislaw #marijuanalaw Register here: http://ow.ly/fshU50EK8XZ

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Announcing our 100th live webinar this Wednesday! Don't miss Part 5 of Andrew Smiley's CLE series: How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case, covering Pretrial Disclosures and Gearing Up for Trial: May 5 at 1pm on zoom. Register at www.trialacademy.org

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"Michelle Stern, the Executive Director of the [Academy], spearheaded an effort to bring together 10 major bar groups to develop a mutually agreed-upon list of questions, which the New York State Bar Association put to the candidates in taped interviews that were sent out to other groups in the consortium. Thank you New York Law Journal for covering our exciting judicial screening work this month!

New Rules for Supreme and County Court start MONDAY (2/1)! Our CLE on the topic is now available On-Demand. https://trialacademy.org/

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The Academy is committed to hosting FREE live webinars throughout the Covid-19 crisis on topics important for the legal community. Visit our full list of upcoming programs & register for your favorites today! http://ow.ly/fnaf50DjLUX

Important changes are coming to the Uniform Rules for New York Supreme and County Courts on February 1 via Administrative Order 270/20. Join our zoom presentation for an overview THIS FRIDAY, Jan 29, 12-1pm. Register today! http://ow.ly/P50350DhLCo

We're now 3,500+ members strong, and counting... Congratulations to us!

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Check out Academy Executive Director, Michelle Stern on The Mentor, Esq. podcast - Season 2, Episode 2! https://podcasts.apple.com//p/the-mentor-esq/id1481219413

Don't forget to register for Wednesday's webinar, "EBT Ethics: From Preparation to 'No More Questions'" starting at 1:00 PM (EDT). Our presenters, Carolyn Caccese, Esq., and James Hacker, Esq., will cover an attorney's ethical obligations in preparing a client for deposition, and how to balance those obligations in challenging situations. Learn more through the link below and register today! https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm

Register today for our upcoming #webinar, "Fundamentals of Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation," on August 20 at 1:00 to 2:00 PM (EDT). Our TBI Experts, Shana De Caro, Esq., and Michael Kaplen, Esq., will discuss causes and mechanisms of injury, common myths about brain injury; imaging and testing; demonstrative evidence; long-term sequelae; updates on New York law, and more! #NYLawyers #NYSLawyers #Law #Litigation https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, for our upcoming webinar, "EBT Ethics: From Preparation to "No More Questions" presented by Carolyn Caccese, Esq., and James Hacker, Esq. This course will cover an attorney's ethical obligations in preparing a client for deposition, and how to balance those obligations in challenging situations. We will also discuss the ethical rules regarding objections and strategies to prevent obstructive behavior. Click on the link below to learn more and register today! https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm

Have you heard about tomorrow's webinar? Join us at 1:00 to 2:00 PM (EDT) for "Motion Practice: Avoiding Small Errors that Cause Big Problems," presented by Mili Makhijani, Esq., and Gregg Roth, Esq., and moderated by Jonathan Baum, Esq. This program will focus on common motion and motion-related errors that lawyers make in civil cases. The presenters will offer tips on how to avoid them, and how to overcome them. Topics will include the differences between motions to reargue... and renew, being aware of the details in threshold motions, and how to use CPLR 2001 and CPLR 2005 to your advantage. Click on the link below to register today! https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm #NYTrialLawyers #NYSATL #LawyerWebinar #MotionPractice #Civilcases #LegalWebinar #NYAttorneys

Last chance to register for today's webinar! Join our expert panelists at 1:00 PM today as they cover the ins and outs of contractual indemnification. You won't want to miss this live-streamed event! Register using the link below: https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm... #ContractualIndemnification #NewYorkLawyers #NJLawyers #TrialLawyers #LegalWebinar #CLE

Announcing our upcoming webinar! Please join us on July 29, at 1:00 PM for, "Contractual Indemnification: What You Don't Know Can Kill You," presented by Marc Pillinger, Esq., Jennifer Budner, Esq., and Leslie Abele, Esq. Panelists will discuss the ins and outs of contractual indemnification and its consequences for both plaintiff and defense practitioners and their clients. Other topics will include common law indemnification, prohibited contracts, issues related to specificity, and more. Click on the link below to learn more and register today! https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm

Don't miss our next webinar on combatting #biases in the #workplace! On Thursday, July 16, at 1:00 PM (EDT), Rachel M. Manne, Esq., and Phillip J. Lipari, Esq., will offer a review of the five generations of employees who now comprise many workplaces. The course analyzes the differences in the generations, common stereotypes and generalizations. It will challenge participants to understand biases, increase sensitivity, and improve relationships across generations. Click on th...e link below to learn more and register! https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm #NYSAcademyofTrialLawyers #NewYorkLawyers #Webinar #NYLawyers #Diversity #Inclusion

Our Webinar is starting soon! Join us at 1:00 PM (EDT) today for "No Fault Claim Basics for PI Practitioners." This program will cover the nuts and bolts of the New York No-Fault Regulations. Our expert, Robyn M. Brilliant, Esq., will teach personal injury attorneys how to effectively handle the no-fault portion of their clients' claims. She will also discuss the issues that attorneys may encounter when handling no-fault claims impacted by COVID-19. https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm #NewYorkLawyers #NYTrialLawyers #COVID19Webinar #NoFaultClaims

We are excited to announce that the video of our 2020 Year-in-Review and New Board Installation is now available to view!

Anne Dana, Esq., and Meredith-Anne Berger, Esq., will present during our upcoming LIVE-STREAMED CLE Event, "Taking Care of Business: Need to Know Office Reopening Protocols," on July 7, at 1:00 PM (EDT). Join us for a course that addresses New York's reopening guidance and what businesses need to do to comply. Learn what is needed from a business safety plan, temperature checks, affirmations, to in-office social distancing for employees and visitors. We will also address COVI...D-19 sick leave and accommodation requests, and when to return to work after a potential or confirmed COVID-19 case. Click on the link below to learn more and register today! #NYSLawyers #NYSTrialLawyers #ReopeningBusiness #NYReopeningRequirements #COVID19Webinar https://trialacademy.org/index.cfm