Using environmental claims has become a mainstream marketing technique and, as such, attorneys in many practice areas must advise their clients on whether their marketing claims are in compliance or whether they constitute "Green Washing." Join us from the comfort of your home or office for this live webcast on Wednesday, January 30th and get the information you need to effectively navigate the Federal Trade Commission’s Green Guides. Consumer protection attorneys, environmental lawyers, and intellectual property practitioners with basic to intermediate practice experience will benefit from a comprehensive overview of the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides; an in-depth discussion regarding the October 1, 2012 revisions to the Green Guides (which is the first major revision since 1998); and information about the recent enforcement actions brought by the FTC, as well as possible future enforcement in light of the revised Green Guides.

The program is presented by the ISBA Antitrust and Unfair Competition and co-sponsored by the ISBA Environmental Law Section. It qualifies for 2.0 hours MCLE credit.

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Are you a general practitioner or criminal law attorney with intermediate practice experience? Then you won’t want to miss this informative seminar in Bloomington on January 25, which offers an in-depth overview of Illinois sentencing – from preparing for the hearing and pleas of guilty, to mandatory sentences and additional financial assessments.

Join us in Chicago on January 25th and learn how to effectively manage the succession planning transaction – from preparing the business for sale and identifying potential buyers to winding down the business and tying up any loose ends. Business advice attorneys, general practitioners, and trusts and estate lawyers with basic practice experience who attend this full-day seminar will learn how to help clients prepare employees for the transition; effectively manage the proceeds of sale; create (and complete) the pre-sale checklist; transition the family business to the next generation; draft the necessary documents for the sale/purchase of a business; recognize important intellectual property issues throughout the transaction process; address environmental issues and concerns with the business; close down a business – with or without a purchaser for the business; and deal with the ethical considerations that may arise throughout the succession planning process.

The program is presented by the ISBA Business Advice and Financial Planning Section and qualifies for 6.0 hours MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).

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Post-conviction work is a unique area of the law that oftentimes poses interesting challenges for the attorney working in the particular practice. Because post-conviction law entails both trial and appellate skills, some lawyers are hesitant about working in this arena. This half-day seminar in Chicago on January 17th gives you the tools you need to take on this rewarding work with confidence and ease. Topics include: using the Illinois Post-Conviction Practice manual during your post-conviction case, conducting thorough post-conviction investigations, common claims in post-conviction law, and telling your client’s story during post-conviction. The program qualifies for 3.75 hours MCLE credit.

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