Intermediate

Over the last several years, the cannabis industry has enjoyed explosive, exponential growth. This is true for both strains of cannabis: federally legal hemp (0.3% THC or less) and federally illegal marijuana (more than 0.3% THC).

This on-demand webinar focuses on how courts sometimes use ethics in their rulings more than following the rule of law. This course discusses how courts have become a critical part of the public policymaking process and whether they should be exercising discretion to make decisions which have far-reaching consequences in terms of the distribution of benefits and burdens within society? Furthermore, this course discusses Supreme Court Justices’ jurisprudence and what guides them in ruling the way they do. We review some landmark Supreme Court cases and how Supreme Court Justices were guided

Immigrant workers in the United States are particularly vulnerable to labor and sex trafficking. This on-demand webinar provides registrants with an overview of specific areas of U.S. law and policy related to trafficking to help people recognize the extent of the problem and to identify ways to assist survivors.

Discussion of new and emerging issues in employment law, including COVID-19-related workplace issues, LGBTQ rights, and the #MeToo movement.

The due diligence process provides the transactional paralegal an exciting opportunity to investigate the facts about a transaction, piece of property, business, or individual; perform legal research; use verbal and written communication skills; and expand their knowledge of the matter at hand. This on-demand webinar covers the due diligence process conducted by paralegals for real estate, financing, merger & acquisition, and other types of transactions. It discusses the purposes of due diligence, the parties involved, and the types of property concerned.

This on-demand discusses how paralegals are tackling many aspects of the drafting process. It also recognizes the limitations and potential pitfalls.

This 2nd Amendment on-demand webinar focuses on the purpose behind the 2nd Amendment while exploring and understanding what is meant by the “Right to Bear Arms.”  Additionally, we explore Gun Control, whether 2nd Amendment rights should continue to exist where mental health awareness plays a role, and states with tough and lax Gun Control Laws. We analyze and debate some key Supreme Court rulings under the 2nd Amendment including some recent mass shootings, Stand Your Ground cases, and what could have been done to prevent these shootings from occurring. 

This on-demand webinar assists those preparing for the Certified Paralegal Exam review for the skills portion of the exam. A sample essay is provided and discussed during the presentation. 

The session focuses on the following: 

• Learning how to identify relevant facts and issues
• The application of law to facts
• The analysis of issues and formation of conclusions
• The organization of information and clarity of expression

This on-demand webinar discusses the transformation of the Whistleblower Acts under Public Law and how past and present culture has created a new cause and effect in today’s society and corporate environment.