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CLE
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season pass allows you to attend RCBA CLEs at a discounted rate. Choose
from more than 60 half-day and noontime CLEs during the 2009-2010 season.
Topics include: Evidence, Health Law, Custody Law, Elimination
of Bias, Buying Foreclosed Property, Non-Profits, Minnesota's New Bad
Faith Law, Trial and Deposition Objectives, Exploitation of Vulnerable
Adults, Choice of Business Entity, Basics of Probate, Immigration Issues
in Employment and more. Click
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CLE
Course Credit Approval
Click
here for a list of RCBA CLE courses approved for credit from
July 1, 2002 through the present.
CHOICE
OF BUSINESS ENTITY Tuesday,
February 9
An overview of the basics in choosing a legal entity for a for-profit
enterprise, including C Corps, S Corps, LLC, and limited partnerships,
addressing applicable state law and federal tax implications. Presented by: Jennifer Forbes, Felhaber, Larson,
Fenlon & Vogt and Greg Carlson, Shareholder, CPA, MBT, CFP, Wilkerson
Associates Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration:
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 Standard CLE credits applied for To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
ESTATES
& TRUSTS SECTION
Thursday, February 11 Update from the 44th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Marlo W. Turcotte and Michael P. Sampson, both from the law firm Lindquist
& Vennum, PLLP, will present the high points of the 2010 Heckerling
Institute at the University of Miami School of Law. The Heckerling Institute
panel plans to focus on practical planning strategies in light of the
many legislative and regulatory developments in 2009. The changes may
impact the overall approach to estate planning for many clients, and may
impact a wide variety of strategies, including GRATs, FLPs, and Graegin
notes, among others. Presented by: Marlo W. Turcotte, Lindquist &
Vennum, PLLP and Michael P. Sampson, Lindquist & Vennum,
PLLP Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Registration: 11:30
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: (includes lunch) $20 for RCBA members; $30 for
non-members 1 standard CLE credit approved To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
REAL
ESTATE SECTION
Tuesday, February 16 Foreclosure Defense Litigation
Discussion of the legal issues, practical obstacles, and new trends in
foreclosure defense litigation. Presented by: Carl Christensen, Christensen Law Offfice
PLLC Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Registration:
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost (includes lunch) $20 for RCBA members; $30 for non-members 1 standard CLE credit approved To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
ADVISING
SMALL BUSINESSES ABOUT WORKERS' COMPENSATION / WORKPLACE ISSUES / OSHA
LOSS CONTROL Wednesday, February 17
Learn about the regulatory structure controlling the pricing of a workers
compensation policy and how a business owner can take steps to control
and reduce the cost of workers compensation insurance. Also learn about
OSHA requirements & penalties, loss prevention programs and how these
items affect the pricing of a workers compensation policy. Presented by: Steve Orme and Benjamin Brunn, both of
Arges Group, Inc. Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration:
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 Standard CLE credits approved
To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
CRIMINAL
LAW SECTION
Tuesday, February 23 Statewide Use of Ignition Interlock
Learn about the statewide Ignition Interlock program. Probation officials
will cover implementation of the program from pilot to state-wide; a public
defender will talk about the specifics of the existing statute and the
interlock device provider will cover how it works. Presented by: Jessica McConaughey, St. Paul City
Attorney’s Office; Robert Roeglin, Hennepin County Corrections
Unit Supervisor; Emil Carlson-Clark, Hennepin County Probation
Officer and Edward Cohen, Smart Start MN Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Registration:
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Room 40, Ramsey County District Courthouse,
15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Cost: (includes lunch) $20 for RCBA members; $30 for
non-members
Public lawyers may attend for the member rate 1 standard CLE credit approved To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
FAMILY
LAW SECTION
Wednesday, February 24 Elder Law Issues in Family Law: The Impact of Divorce on Medical
Assistance and Estate Planning
Is divorce legitimate or necessary when people want to protect marital
assets from being dissipated for nursing home care and medical care? How
and when are they structured? When should divorce lawyers refer clients
to elder law specialists? How does a divorce affect an estate plan? When
should divorce lawyers consult with an estate planning attorney? On what
topics? How are living trusts, irrevocable trusts, health care directives
and short form durable powers of attorney affected by divorce? How does
divorce affect social security benefits? Presented by: Stuart E. Schmitz, Schmitz & Schimdt,
P.A. Time: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Registration:
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: (includes lunch) $20 for RCBA members; $30 for
non-members 1 standard CLE credit approved To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
SOLO
AND SMALL FIRM SECTION
Thursday, February 25
Corporate Entity Concerns Beyond Startup
Presented by: Steve Ledin, Blaney & Ledin, Ltd. Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration:
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.) Location: Joseph's Grill, 140 South Wabasha, St. Paul Cost: $10 for RCBA members; $20 for non-members 1 Standard CLE credit applied for Click
here to register
CONSUMER
PROTECTION IN FINANCIAL MATTERS: BASICS ABOUT FAIR DEBT COLLECTION AND
FAIR CREDIT REPORTING Friday,
February 26 The Pearls and Pitfalls of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:
A brief overview of the rules and regulations that govern debt collection
agencies and debt collection attorneys, an update on current trends, with
an emphasis on how to recognize a valid claim from a money pit. "An
Introduction to the Fair Credit Reporting Act" will cover the obligations
the FCRA places on credit bureaus and the companies that report to them,
when there is a private right of action, remedies available under the
FCRA, traps for the unwary FCRA litigator, and more.
Presented by: Mark Leon Vavreck, Martineau, Gonko &
Vavreck and John H. Goolsby, Goolsby Law Office, LLC Time: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Registration:
12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: (includes lunch) $40 for RCBA
members; $55 for non-members 2 Standard CLE credits approved
To register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
March
2010
LAYOFFS
& REDUCTIONS IN FORCE
Tuesday, March 9 Presented by: Melissa Weldon, Larson • King,
LLP and other speaker to be announced Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration:
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
CURRENT
ISSUES FOR NON-PROFITS
Wednesday, March 17 Presented by: Thomas Doyle, Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon
& Vogt and Attorney from the Minnesota Attorney General’s
Office Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration:
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
ADVISING
SMALL BUSINESSES ABOUT DEBT COLLECTION
Friday, March 26 Presented by: Terri Shepherd, Xact Resources,
and Heidi Staloch, Gurstel, Staloch and Chargo, PA Time: 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Registration: 12:00
to 12:30 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: (includes lunch) $40 for RCBA members; $55 for
non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
EVIDENCE:
Practical Issues in Preparing Your Case
Wednesday, March 31
Chief Judge Toussaint will discuss practical issues lawyers face in preparing
their cases, including dealing with allegations in the complaint, pre-trial
motions and court rulings, trial evidentiary issues, post-decision motions,
and preserving issues for appeal. Presented by: Hon. Edward Toussaint, Chief Judge,
Minnesota Court of Appeals Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration: 2:30
to 3:00 p.m. Location: Room 40, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURTHOUSE,
15 W. Kellogg, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for
To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
April
2010
IMMIGRATION
ISSUES IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
Tuesday, April 13
Presenters to be announced Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration:
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for
To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
INSURANCE
ISSUES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Wednesday, April 14
Presenters to be announced Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration:
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for
To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
PROBATION
& PRE-SENTENCE INVESTIGATION PROCESS
Wednesday, April 28
Presenters to be announced Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Registration:
2:30 to 3:00 p.m. Location: First National Bank Building Conference Center
Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street, St. Paul Cost: $30 for RCBA members; $45 for non-members 2 standard CLE credits will be applied for
To
register, contact the RCBA office at (651) 222-0846,
send an email to info@ramseybar.org,or
register online with a credit card:
