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Previously Recorded CLE Hub Previously Recorded CLE Home Your Courses Help ACBA Home Site Menu Welcome to the ACBA’s Hub for Previously Recorded CLEs Attorneys are busy. Finding the time to attend an In-person CLE or Live Webinar course can be challenging. Here’s a solution: Previously Recorded CLEs. On this site, the ACBA gives you the option to watch any of a wide variety of CLEs on-demand. Watch from your home, office or on the go. These courses are considered "distance learning" credits. In Pennsylvania, you can earn up to six distance learning credits each year. Enjoy the convenience of earning credits anywhere at any time. Due to technical difficulties, we suggest not using the browser Safari to view these programs at this time. Please use another browser. Here are some highlights: Available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Viewable from any desktop or mobile device. All of the programs listed are approved for CLE credit in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. View 5-minute previews of all available courses. Return to a course to continue where you left off. Frequently Asked Questions Available Previously Recorded CLE Courses 57:31 Effective Strategies to Get the Most Out of Settlement Conferences "Few civil cases go to trial. Mediation is bigger than ever. That means that settlement psychology is also more important than ever. This presentation is a refresher on the psychology of settlement... Read More » "Few civil cases go to trial. Mediation is bigger than ever. That means that settlement psychology is also more important than ever. This presentation is a refresher on the psychology of settlement and the mistakes we make in timing such conferences (too soon, or too late), and fostering an attitude of resolution throughout the legal process." Date Recorded: May 4, 2023 Speakers: Claude Ducloux Close Course Details Practice Area: Law Practice Management 1 Substantive Credit Preview $40.00 / $65.00 Purchase 1:00:10 Immigration Considerations for Startups This program will explore important operational factors for entrepreneurs and startup companies to consider prior to applying for a visa such as timing, organizational and ownership structure and fina... Read More » This program will explore important operational factors for entrepreneurs and startup companies to consider prior to applying for a visa such as timing, organizational and ownership structure and financial commitments. Major content areas of the program will include: Non-immigrant and immigrant visas Entrepreneurship and visas Operational/financial consideration for visas Types of visas Best practice tips Date Recorded: February 20, 2024 Speakers: Kimberly Bennett; Eryn Correa Moderators: WooYoung Chang Close Course Details Practice Area: Immigration Law 1 Substantive Credit Preview $40.00 / $65.00 Purchase 58:50 The Ethics of Freelance Legal Services "Tens of thousands of attorneys are seeking and enjoying the flexibility of working as a freelance or contract attorney. However, doing so requires a special understanding of how that works, the ethic... Read More » "Tens of thousands of attorneys are seeking and enjoying the flexibility of working as a freelance or contract attorney. However, doing so requires a special understanding of how that works, the ethical boundaries which lawyers need to follow and the appropriate configuration of contracts, payment options and whether flat fees must be kept in trust until the services are provided. Join national speaker Claude Ducloux, Board-Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, for a complete survey of issues, a discussion of the ethics rules affecting such practice and how to configure contracts and payments. This presentation will discuss the typical attributes of a freelance lawyer and the types of services provided. The program will examine the conflicts of interest principles applicable and examine the relationship, if any, which exists between the freelancer and the underlying client to whom services are provided. What conflicts need to be disclosed? What about conflicts in the future resulting from that freelance representation? Are they waivable? The program also will discuss appropriate contract forms, which should conform to specific rules of the jurisdiction, numerous disclosures and items concerning payment, confirmation of Independent Contractor status, and the provision that the freelance attorney should be paid regardless of the contracting firm, so as to protect attorneys from joint and several responsibilities. Finally, the program will cover the prospect of "unbundled" legal services and ensuring that clients’ rights are observed in rendering those types of services." Date Recorded: October 10, 2022 Speakers: Claude Ducloux Close Course Details 1 Ethics Credit Preview $40.00 / $65.00 Purchase 57:26 2022 Environmental Law Update "At both the federal and state levels, there are numerous environmental law and regulatory changes, developments and updates every year, and 2022 was no exception. During this program, panelists wi... Read More » "At both the federal and state levels, there are numerous environmental law and regulatory changes, developments and updates every year, and 2022 was no exception. During this program, panelists will review significant federal and state environmental law developments from 2022 and look at environmental law issues likely to be on the horizon in 2023. Specifically, panelists will review and analyze 2022 environmental decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Third Circuit, and 2022 environmental decisions from the Pennsylvania appellate courts and the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. Additionally, 2022 changes to federal and state environmental regulations and guidance will be discussed, as will the potential impact of key federal and state environmental regulatory changes in the year ahead. The program will be of particular interest to individuals whose practices touch on environmental law, energy law and administrative law." Date Recorded: February 9, 2023 Speakers: Brandon Coneby, Jeffrey Bailey Close Course Details Practice Area: Environment & Energy 1 Substantive Credit Preview $40.00 / $65.00 Purchase 1:01:03 A Look at ESG Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) concerns are very common in today’s landscape for attorneys and their clients. This program will discuss the initiative known as ESG and its imp... Read More » Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) concerns are very common in today’s landscape for attorneys and their clients. This program will discuss the initiative known as ESG and its importance in the areas of finance and corporate private governance. Specifics to be covered include an SEC proposed rule to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures, Greenhouse gas emissions reporting, USSG Chapter 8, forced labor and more. The program also will take a deep look at climate change, particularly in the context of risk management, as well and climate and politics. Date Recorded: April 5, 2023 Speakers: Charles DeMonaco, Gilda Arroyo Moderators: Juan Paz-Rosario Close Course Details Practice Area: Environment & Energy 1 Substantive Credit Preview $40.00 / $65.00 Purchase 53:31 A Look at PFAS MCLs: Pa. and Federal Regulation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on the state and federal levels is a dynamic area, requiring constant vigilance to assist clients with identifying and meeting current complianc... Read More » Regulation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on the state and federal levels is a dynamic area, requiring constant vigilance to assist clients with identifying and meeting current compliance requirements. Pennsylvania enacted Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for two PFAS compounds in 25 PA Code Chapter 109. This one-hour presentation will review the following: Background of the MCL rule Effectiveness dates relevant to...