Learn the latest on Arguing & Writing Powerful Motions with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Downloadable Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, receive online access to course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. REGISTERED ATTENDEES MAY ACCESS THIS SEMINAR AT THEIR CONVENIENCE AS THEIR ACCESS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

All successful litigators must understand the developing role and function of powerful motions. From the cutting-edge strategies to best practices on Writing & Arguing Powerful Motions, this on-demand seminar will teach you the techniques and tactics to take your practice to the next level and best advantage your clients. The nationally recognized seminar faculty will cover effectively utilizing preliminary & discovery motions, writing and responding to powerful dispositive motions, as well as pre and post trial motions. Specific emphasis will be placed on the changing shape of the motion to dismiss, the overlooked elements of summary judgment, tactics to advantage the client with regard to discovery motions, effectively preserving issues for appeal, as well as cutting edge insight on amendments. Course materials will serve as a treatise on these skills and techniques, as well as an exhaustive reference source for future reference. The instructors will share many real life case histories and anecdotes that will readily illustrate the effectiveness of various methods. Register today to enroll in this convenient on-demand seminar on Writing & Arguing Powerful Motions.

Agenda:

1. Preliminary Motions & Discovery Motions:

a. Best Practices on the Timing of Motions

b. Effective Means to Keep a Case Moving

c. Tactics to Advantage the Client

d. Discovery Motions: What Does and Does Not Work?

e. Strategies on Removal & Remand

2. Dispositive Motions

a. Writing & Responding to the Powerful Dispositive Motion

b. The Changing Shape of the Motion to Dismiss

c. Surviving Dismissal

d. The Overlooked Elements of Summary Judgment

e. Cutting Edge Insight on Amendments

f. Dispositive Motions: What Does and Does Not Work?

3. Pre & Post Trial Motions:

a. Effectively Preserving Issues for Appeal

b. Lessons Learned on Skillful Arguments

c. The Role of the Trial Lawyer on Appeal

d. Winning before the Appellate Court

e. Mastering the Powerful Appellate Motion

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Bijan Amini is a nationally respected litigator and co-founding principal of Storch Amini & Munves, where he focuses on complex commercial matter, bankruptcy disputes, and negotiating transactions. He has litigated cases before state and federal courts across the country, as well as before the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, the ICC, and FINRA. He routinely handles malpractice actions both for and against attorneys, accountants and other professionals, and has extensive experience in litigating coverage disputes with insurance carriers. Mr. Amini has represented clients ranging from an Oscar winning producer to a major screenwriter and the City of New York. He has been a SuperLawyer and has received Martindale Hubble’s highest possible “AV” rating. Mr. Amini is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and University of Michigan Law School.

2. Michael D. Stein is a leading trial and appellate attorney and litigation partner at Tisdale & Nicholson. His practice focuses on commercial contract disputes, fraud and negligent misrepresentation, liability claims, real estate litigation, and intellectual property infringement litigation. Mr. Stein is a highly sought after lecturer and author on trial presentations, trial practice, and deposition skills. Mr. Stein also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Pre-Trial Civil Litigation and Trial Advocacy at Pepperdine Law School. He holds a law degree from the University of California at Berkeley, where he served as an editor of the California Law Review.

3. Devon Z. Newman is an intellectual property litigator at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt. Her practices focuses on disputes regarding patent, trademark and copyright infringement and the ownership and use of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks in state, federal, and appellate courts. She is also registered patent attorney with experience in prosecuting patents and trademark applications for leading U.S. companies, universities, and government institutions, and in seeking and opposing reexamination of patent applications before the USPTO and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She holds a law degree from Cornell Law School.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive an on-demand download of the seminar, accompanying materials, and information to report the CLE credits as soon as you register with a credit card or when we process your check.

CLE ACCREDIATION: The Rossdale Group, LLC is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this on-demand seminar & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending & approved jurisdictions:

1. State Bar of California for 1.5 MCLE credits

2. The Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

3. Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

4. Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

5. The Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

6. The New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits (pending)

7. The New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

8. The Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

9. The State Bar of Texas for 1.5 CLE credits

10. The Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

11. The Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

12. The Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

13. The Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits (submitted)

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REGISTER FOR CLE CREDIT AND LISTEN & LEARN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE WITH THIS On-Demand Seminar.

You will receive an on-demand download of the seminar, accompanying materials, and information to report the CLE credits as soon as you register with a credit card or when we process your check.