Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 9

This Report summarizes opinions issued on March 15 and 19, 2024 (Part I). Opinions Lindke v. Freed, 22-611. The Court unanimously held that a public official who prevents someone from commenting on his social media page engages in state action under §1983 only if the official (1) had actual authority to speak on the state’s…

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Sierra Saunders

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No Fooling: How to Spot and Avoid Imposter Scams

For another year, imposter scams are the top-reported scam by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Topics Include: How the top imposter scams break down. How scammers are reaching people — and how people are paying. Who’s losing the most money (to what), the scams that drive the biggest losses. What’s going on with people moving…

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Masterclass Professional: Legal Research Using Westlaw

Join us as we breakdown this Westlaw training session into four areas: How to use different search techniques to find what you’re looking for. How to use filters to narrow down large results. Understanding the structure of cases and statutes and whether they’re still good law. Using folders to keep track of and share what…
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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 7

McElrath v. Georgia, 22-721. The Court unanimously held that the Double Jeopardy Clause bars retrial of a defendant for a crime on which he was previously acquitted―even where the jury’s verdict of acquittal on one criminal charge and its verdict of guilty on a different criminal charge arising from the same facts were logically and legally impossible to reconcile.

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Masterclass Series: Ethical Obligations in the Era of E-Discovery

Technology presents unexpected challenges for attorneys when requesting or producing some form of electronically stored information (ESI). In this program, panelists will discuss the importance of the governing rules of legal ethics and professional conduct regarding the discovery of ESI. The duties of candor to the tribunal and adversaries, the mechanics of preservation of information,…
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2024 Consumer Protection Spring Conference

This year’s event aims to address pressing and relevant consumer protection issues facing attorney general offices. Wednesday morning and Thursday’s and Friday’s sessions are open to attorney general office staff only. On Wednesday, from approximately noon until 7:30 p.m., the private, nonprofit, and government sectors are invited to attend the public portion of the conference,…

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Charities Webinar: College and University Closures/The Role of Charity Regulators

Hosted in Conjunction with the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) Over the past few years colleges and universities have closed their doors due to declining enrollment, resulting in financial distress. The National Association of State Charity Officials has partnered with NAAG to address a host of issues this situation poses for charity regulators. …

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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 6

      January 24, 2024 Volume 31, Issue 6 This Report summarizes cases granted review on January 5, 12, and 22, 2024 (Part I).   Part I: Cases Granted Review Trump v. Anderson, 23-719.  The Court will resolve whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ordering former President Donald Trump to be excluded from…

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Masterclass Professional | Handling Conflict at Work

We all learned reading, writing, and arithmetic in grade school, but conflict resolution wasn’t on the syllabus. Between family, finances, and the constant demands of bosses and co-workers, handling conflict in the office is inevitable. What you will learn: The conflict fallacy that often holds staff and managers alike hostage How to stop conflict before…
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