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Effective October 1, 2010 registration fee will increase $5.00
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September 01, 2010
MBA/WESTLAW
Westlaw Fundamentals
Are you new to Westlaw, a little rusty, or need a solid review? Learn the fundamentals of using Westlaw for your legal research needs. Discover how easy it is to use Westlaw by exploring powerful search methods designed to bring you accurate and thorough results. In addition, learn to retrieve and print a document when you know it's citation or case title, and learn how to use the KeyCite® citation research service to assess the current status and history of, and citing references to a case statute. The fundamentals of searching cases, statutes, and secondary sources are covered in this seminar.
Free CLE & Lunch
1.0 Pre-approved CLE Credit more...
September 08, 2010
Environmental
ASTM’s Standard Guide for Vapor Encroachment Screening on Property Involved in Real Estate Transactions (E-2600-10) and its impact on environmental due diligence and property transactions
In June 2010, ASTM revised its former standard for assessment of potential vapor intrusion impacts associated with contaminated property and issued a new standard (E 2600-10). Some experts have suggested that this new standard will eventually be required as part of an ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. This program will discuss the new standard and its impact on environmental due diligence and property transactions. more...
September 09, 2010
Civil Litigation
Franchise Litigation
An introduction to franchise litigation and an overview of common issues and strategies. more...
September 10, 2010
Employee Benefits
Health Care Reform: 2010 and 2011 Action Items
On March 23, 2010, the President signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), enacting significant changes to the health plan coverage landscape. With the effective date for the first wave of PPACA's plan design mandates rapidly approaching, employers need to consider the potential impact of the changes on their health plans at this time. This program will identify the PPACA provisions applicable in 2010 and 2011 and review agency guidance related to those items. more...
September 13, 2010
MBA Presents
Overview of the Proposed Rules of Electronic Discovery
In January 2011, several proposed amendments to the Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure aimed at better addressing e-discovery in state court proceedings will go in to effect. The amendments were adapted from the Uniform Rules on the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information and the 2006 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Be prepared to comply with these new requirements by attending this informative and practical program that will discuss:
Overview of the proposed rules
How to plan for, identify and address electronic discovery issues
Methods for effectively managing the preservation, collection, analysis, review and production of electronic evidence
Practical tips and common pitfalls when dealing with electronic evidence
Who Should Attend?
In-house counsel
Employment, IP and business attorneys that address risk management
Litigation attorneys
Litigation paralegals
more...
September 14, 2010
Taxation co-sponsor Milwaukee Tax Club
A View from the Bench
For tax planning advisors, tax audit advisors, and valuation professionals more...
September 15, 2010
Elder
Five Hot Topics in Elder Law
Life Insurance: "retained asset" accounts
Durable Power of Attorney Changes
Consumer legislation related to insurance Annuities and Life Settlements (STOLI)
Caselaw and Hearing update more...
September 16, 2010
Estate & Trust
Reviewing the Fundamentals: Using Charitable Trusts in Estate Planning
The Presentation will cover the basic requirements of Charitable Remainder Trusts, including annuity, unitrust and net income make-up provisions, the mechanics, and tax benefits of using them to shelter capital gains; and the use of Charitable Lead Trusts to avoid estate tax. more...
September 17, 2010
Bankruptcy
Automatic Stay Violations – Legal Trends and Tips for the Unwary Creditor
Review and discussion of recent decisions regarding the automatic stay violations. more...
September 20, 2010
Real Property
Advising Clients on Tax Ramifications Associated with The Forgiveness of Debt
How to counsel clients regarding tax liability incurred the forgiveness of debt more...
September 21, 2010
Intellectual Property
Ethical Issues in Pre-Filing Investigations in IP Cases
A unique set of ethical issues and considerations arise in pre-filing investigations in intellectual property cases. This presentation will discuss these ethical issues, the applicable case law and rules, as well as what is required for an adequate pre-filing investigation under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. more...
September 22, 2010
MBA Presents
Significant Supreme Court Cases from the 2009-10 Term
September 23, 2010
MBA Presents
Curbing Legal Malpractice Claims
Brief Description more...
September 24, 2010
MBA Presents
Protecting the Creditor's Right during Bankruptcy
8:30 - 9:00 am (Continental Breakfast/Registration)
9:00 - Noon (Program)
Noon - 12:30 pm (Lunch will be provided)
12:30 - 4:30 pm (Program)
7.0 CLE Credits including 1.0 Ethics Credit more...
September 27, 2010
Family
The New Milwaukee Family Court Mediation Program
A review on the major changes in the Mediation Program that will take effect
October 1, 2010 and their impact on case processing. more...
September 28, 2010
MBA Courts Committee Presents
Storm Clouds over Circuit Court Services as Milwaukee County’s Finances Crumble: A Summary of Two Public Policy Forum Reports
With Milwaukee County facing a structural deficit gap of more than $106 million by 2014, "valued services in areas like parks, transit, mental health and public safety face severe degradation without prompt and concerted action." This obviously includes our local circuit courts (roughly 72% funded by the County), and should be of concern to all MBA members. more...
September 29, 2010
Labor & Employment
Beware BlackBerry Overtime: Smart phones are the next battleground in wage-and-hour litigation
Brief Description more...
September 30, 2010
MBA Bench/Bar Probate Committee and the Milwaukee County Probate Division
SECOND ANNUAL MBA-PROBATE COURT SEMINAR
A GENERAL PRACTICE PROBATE SYMPOSIUM
Special Administration Issues / Claims - Objection to Claims Issues / Accounting Issues / Probate Office Protocol
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm (Registration)
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm (Program)
4:00 - 5:00 pm Reception (Hors d’oeuvres & Wine)
3.5 CLE credits more...
October 06, 2010
MBA/WESTLAW
Litigation Resources on Westlaw
CANCELED
Discover why litigators turn to Westlaw for information on service of process, jury verdicts, settlements, expert witnesses, judges and opposing counsel. In addition, become skilled at researching procedural issues, retrieving court rules and determining whether you can rely on a case. Learn efficient search techniques for cases, statutes ad other trial resources on Westlaw, including state-specific and AmJur family practice guides, forms and jury verdict summaries.
FREE CLE & LUNCH
1.0 Pre-approved CLE Credit more...
October 15, 2010
MBA Presents
Making the New E-Discovery Rules Work for You and Your Clients
Brief Description more...
October 20, 2010
Environmental
Understanding the Hazardous Substance Spill Act’s Local Government Unit Environmental Liability Exemption
Local Government Units (LGU) considering taking title to contaminated property can seek an exemption from liability under Wisconsin’s Hazardous Substance Spill Act, but must meet certain requirements. Importantly, the exemption does not relieve a LGU from all environmental responsibility. Attorney David C. McCormack will provide a review of the legislation and DNR Guidance with regard to this sometimes misunderstood liability exemption. more...
November 03, 2010
MBA/WESTLAW
Ethics & Professional Responsibility on Westlaw
This course addresses ethical issues associated with legal research. Westlaw instructors will show how to find relevant authority by teaching thorough research methods. Discover how easy it is to avoid pitfalls by learning how to search various ethical information databases on Westlaw® such as the ABA Ethics Opinions and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. In addition, ethics opinions from selected state bar associations and their committees are available on Westlaw. This class is certified for one hour of Ethics CLE.
FREE CLE & LUNCH
1.0 Pre-approved CLE Ethics Credit more...
November 12, 2010
MBA Presents
Legal Ethics 2010
Brief Description more...
December 01, 2010
MBA/WESTLAW
Ethics & Professional Responsibility on Westlaw
Milwaukee Bar Association Member Benefit
FREE CLE & LUNCH
1.0 Pre-approved CLE Ethics Credit more...
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Fee Schedule for CLEs at the MBA
1.0
CLE credit Seminars |
| MBA
Member: |
$40
with lunch |
$30
without lunch |
| Non-MBA
Member: |
$59 with
lunch |
$49 without
lunch |
| Support
Staff: |
$40 with
lunch |
$30 without
lunch |
| 2.0
CLE credit Seminars |
| MBA
Member: |
$70
with lunch |
$60
without lunch |
| Non-MBA
Member: |
$85 with
lunch |
$75 without
lunch |
| Support
Staff: |
$69 with
lunch |
$60 without
lunch
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| 3.0
CLE credit Seminars |
| MBA
Member: |
$100
with lunch |
$90
without lunch |
| Non-MBA
Member: |
$129 with
lunch |
$119 without
lunch |
| Support
Staff: |
$100 with
lunch |
$90 without
lunch
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