Alabama Live CLE Bundle

In this interactive seminar, attendees will review decisions by the United States Supreme Court concerning police stops of motor vehicles. Discussion areas include the legal standards for stopping cars, police pursuits, and the lawful duration of traffic stops. The course will also cover special considerations with DWI checkpoints and whether Miranda warnings must be read to motorists. 

Identifying common issues surrounding vehicle stops by law enforcement is a key skill for prosecutors and defense attorneys nationwide. By understanding the constitutional standards for vehicle stops and searches, attorneys may become better equipped to represent their clients in criminal proceedings. 

This course is designed for attorneys who litigate criminal cases at all levels and for attorneys interested in constitutional law and criminal procedure issues. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify the legal standards for stopping vehicles, including stops at no suspicion and reasonable suspicion
• Recognize the objective standard for stopping motorists
• Identify the requirements of a lawful traffic/DWI checkpoint
• Explain the law of police pursuits, including exigent circumstances
• Explore whether Miranda warnings must be administered to vehicle occupants

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountain Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pacific Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Alaska Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025

This course will break down the steps of the transaction and provide attendees with a foundation in business acquisitions from a legal perspective. Attendees will learn about common problems that arise during various phases of the transaction, such as pending litigation, outstanding tax liabilities, obtaining regulatory consents, and other requirements. 

Effectively guiding clients through the sale or acquisition is essential to providing the best service possible. It can help enhance the value of a sale, get the best value on a purchase, limit liability, and comply with local laws and regulations. 

This program is appropriate for transactional attorneys. After completing this program, attendees will know how to draft effective acquisition and sale agreements, the difference between asset and stock sales and acquisitions, the elements of due diligence, bill of sale, corporate resolutions, and other documents necessary to complete the transactions.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the steps of a business acquisition
• Identify documents required to complete business acquisitions
• Detect potential liability exposure in the transaction
• Apply the facts learned during due diligence to effectively draft transaction documents

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mountain Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pacific Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alaska Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025

Examination skills are fundamental to litigation, and understanding how examinations work, including in a preliminary injunction hearing, will help attorneys become more effective litigators. Attorneys should attend this program to learn the basics of direct and cross-examination for lay and expert witnesses and how those principles can be applied in a preliminary injunction hearing.

Attorneys will learn the fundamental skills of direct and cross-examinations and how those skills should be applied when examining lay and expert witnesses. They will also learn how to apply these principles to examinations conducted during preliminary injunction hearings and how that setting differs from traditional trial testimony.

Attorneys should attend this program to become more effective litigators and to understand the procedures of preliminary injunction hearings better. This course is best suited for attorneys with little to no litigation experience.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the basic principles of direct examination of lay witnesses
• Understand the basic principles of cross-examination of lay witnesses
• Examine the basic principles of direct examination of expert witnesses
• Explore fundamental principles of cross-examination of expert witnesses
• Apply the basic principles outlined above to preliminary injunction hearings

This seminar explores how attorneys can effectively appeal to juries, a critical skill that continues to evolve across courtroom strategies. The course is designed to deepen attorneys' understanding of both the psychological and strategic techniques that shape persuasive jury presentations.

Mr. O’Donnell will examine methods for building strong connections between the plaintiff and the jury, with a particular focus on “reptile tactics,” a controversial approach that appeals to jurors’ primal instincts, particularly fear. The course will cover how these tactics are used in practice, relevant legislative considerations, and strategies for countering their use in the courtroom.

This course is appropriate for attorneys at all levels of experience who practice personal injury or tort law, as well as for any attorney interested in enhancing their effectiveness before a jury.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine practical strategies for building a strong emotional and cognitive connection with jurors.
2. Define “reptile tactics” and evaluate their psychological impact on jury decision-making.
3. Identify practical techniques for countering opposing counsel’s use of reptile tactics during trial.
4. Discuss the ethical considerations surrounding the use of fear-based persuasion in the courtroom.
5. Apply jury psychology principles to craft persuasive narratives that support your client’s position.