The annual Paralegal Cruise Conference is one of the most highly anticipated events each year. It is a great opportunity for paralegals to gain valuable insights and knowledge and to network with other paralegals from across the country while also enjoying an amazing tropical vacation adventure.

By signing up for the on-demand sessions, you will have the opportunity to access all the presentations and gain the same knowledge as those who attended the conference in person. You can watch the recordings at your own pace and on your schedule, allowing you to fit the program into your busy lifestyle – your access will never expire. Not only that, but the recorded sessions provide a valuable resource for future reference. You can revisit the sessions and refer back to the information presented whenever you need it.

So why wait? Sign up today to receive the recorded sessions from the 2020 Paralegal Cruise and gain access to valuable insights and knowledge.

Sessions include recordings of live events and may include some background noise or other interruptions typical of live events.

Your access never expires, and there is no set timeline to complete each class.

Course Format

This is a series of on demand videos. You’ll receive immediate access to the on demand recordings and any handouts that were provided by the speaker. You have lifetime access to this program, so once it’s in your account, you can return to complete it whenever it is convenient for you.

Video length: This program is made up of 21 separate videos adding up to a total of 23.85 hours.

Courses

The following courses are included in the 2020 Paralegal Cruise CLE Bundle:

• 10 Practical Tips for Successfully Managing Online Reputations
  • • Financial advisor expert Sameer Somal and communications and development strategist Laura Powers, present 10 Practical Tips for Successfully Managing Online Reputations. During this presentation, Sameer and Laura discussed:
      • Introduction to ORM, SERPS, possible scenarios and some examples
      • 10 practice tips for managing online reputation
      • Case studies
• ADA Paratransit
  • • Paratransit specialist Melissa Gemelli, presents ADA Paratransit. During this presentation, Melissa discussed:
      • The definition of ADA Paratransit
      • Eligibility
      • Eligibility decisions
      • Appeals process
      • Service criteria
      • Provisions of service
• Basics of Estate Planning
  • • The common misconception of estate planning is that you must be wealthy to have an estate. However, the truth is, if you own any assets, regardless of their value, you have an estate and need to plan, or your resident state will do it for you. In this presentation, we will discuss the importance of a basic estate plan in order to avoid having your property end up in the hands of the government and to ensure that your wishes are carried out during your lifetime and beyond.
• Collecting and Understanding Electronic Medical Records in Litigation
  • • Network security specialist Cory Hamma presents Collecting and Understanding Electronic Medical Records in Litigation. During this presentation, Cory discussed:
      • Description of an electronic medical record
      • Types of EMR systems
      • Potential for data manipulation
      • Gaining access to EMR data
      • Illustrative court cases
• Covid-19 and the Virtual Workplace
  • • This seminar will discuss important issues for dealing with our “new normal” including:
      • Taking care of yourself – best practices for success and avoiding burnout while working from home
      • Creating a constructive office environment while working from remotely
      • Collaboration – communication is key
      • Zoom Etiquette
      • Tips and tricks for working parents
      • Pros and cons of working remotely
      • Virtual interview preparation
      • Returning to the workplace – issues you may encounter
• Employee Privacy Issues & E-Surveillance Practices
  • • Law enforcement and safety expert Timothy Dimoff, presents Employee Privacy Issues & E-Surveillance Practices. During this presentation, Tim Dimoff discussed:
      • The definition of e-surveillance
      • Reasons for electronic surveillance
      • Legal issues
      • What a company cannot do
      • Why an employee investigation would fail
• Essentials of eDiscovery
  • • A look at all aspects of the eDiscovery Reference Model focusing on native data identification, collection, processing and production. You will learn about common types of discoverable data and how to identify it, the differences between traditional discovery and electronic discovery, the steps involved in preservation and collection and much more.
• Food Safety Risks Associated with CBD Oil Consumption
  • • Food safety expert Darrel Suderman presents Food Safety Risks Associated with CBD Oil Consumption. During this presentation, Darrel will discuss:
      • Hemp farming and harvesting
      • What is CBD (hemp) v. THC (marijuana)?
      • Benefit claims
      • CBD manufacturing process
      • FDA regulatory process (GRAS guidance)
      • Unregulated product safety
      • Sales legality
• Forensic Linguistics
  • • Computer science expert Dr. Patrick Juola, presents Forensic Linguistics. During this presentation, Dr. Juola discussed:
      • The definition of “forensic linguistics”
      • What it can do
      • Linguistics as “pattern evidence”
      • Two case studies (Binongo, Juola)
      • Accuracy and admissibility
      • Summary and questions
• Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation of Emotional Distress Claims in Employment Discrimination Cases
  • • Psychiatric expert Dr. Stuart Kleinman, presents Forensic Psychiatric Evaluation of Emotional Distress Claims in Employment Discrimination Cases: Using Psychiatric Experts Wisely. During this presentation, Dr. Kleinman discussed:
      • Assessment of emotional distress
      • Methodology
      • Prognosis
      • Objective/Subjective
      • The reasonable person
      • Malingering and misattribution
      • Advanced issues
      • Psychological tests
      • Assistance with investigations
      • Legal bases for damage claims
• How to Conduct Harassment and Bullying Investigations
  • • Education and workplace harassment expert Dr. Susan Strauss, presents How to Conduct Harassment and Bullying Investigations. During this presentation, Susan discussed:
      • If investigation is necessary
      • Components of investigation
      • Steps of investigation
      • Interviewing the accuser, accused & witness
      • Formal and informal investigative procedure
      • Conclusions following investigation
      • Writing a formal report
• International Relations: Understanding Apostilles and Legalizations
  • • Apostilles & Legalizations, in the simplest of terms, is an international notarization. It is to authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on public documents (such as birth/death certificates, court orders, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, corporate Certificates of Good Standing, or any other document issued by a public authority), determine if those documents may be apostilled or not, and to have those documents be recognized in foreign countries. This presentation will cover the Hague Apostille Convention and briefly the determination of the origin country (including U.S.) of the document if it is public or not, such as those originating from a court, process server, Secretary of State, US Patent & Trademark Office, etc.
• Locating, Vetting & Working with Expert Witnesses
  • • Those who utilize expert witnesses to offer opinions concerning liability, causation, damages, and/or valuation are often challenged with the task of finding the right expert and engaging his or her services on behalf of a client. Many times, this is no easy task even for the veteran attorney or paralegal. Through this seminar, attorneys and paralegals will understand the selection, location, vetting, retention, fee structures and preparation of expert witnesses and take away some practical nuggets in these and other areas such as creating an expert database, communicating with experts and conflicts of interest.
• Making the Transition from Paralegal to Litigation Support
  • • Paralegals are critical members of law firms and other organizations but are there things you can do to further increase your value in your organization and secure new career opportunities? Join this new webinar on Making the Transition from Paralegal to Litigation Support where ediscovery experts from Thomson Reuters will discuss how developing skills in ediscovery and other technology can expand your contribution to your organization and make you a marketable litigation support candidate. After attending the webinar, you will gain insight into:
      • • Skills you need to develop to become a litigation support professional
        • Challenges litigation support professionals need to be prepared to handle
        • How expectations for litigation support differ from those for paralegals
        • Resources available to help you make the transition
• Meditation for Paralegals
  • • In this four part meditation series, Gayle explores issues that impact many legal professionals, such as stress, anxiety, self sabotage, high blood pressure, weight gain and more. Gayle will teach you the benefits of meditation and walk you through steps to take on a daily basis to improve the quality of your work and work life. Attendees will also receive a 10 minute guided meditation which will help relieve anxiety. (Please note that for the purposes of the replay, all parts are combined into one continuous video)
• Modern Digital Transformation Challenges in the Pursuit to Be Data-Driven
  • • IT and Data Consultant William McKnight, presents Modern Digital Transformation Challenges in the Pursuit to Be Data-Driven. During this presentation, William McKnight discussed:
      • Introduction to Modern Digital Transformation
      • Cloud computing
      • Compliance and regulations
      • Artificial intelligence
• Properly utilizing medical providers to create efficiency for legal professionals and maximize case value
  • • A candid conversation with a Board Certified Pain Management specialist with over a decade of experience in the care of patients who have suffered work related injuries, MVA, or traumatic injury. Dr. Angel Rigueras has evaluated and treated over 10,000 med-legal patients and developed the compliment of skills required for this unique patient population. In addition to his interventional and surgical accomplishments, he has honed his skills in providing succinct and relevant medical documentation and offering testimony as both a treating provider and expert witness. In this discussion, he will share his knowledge on multidisciplinary medical treatment for patients within the personal injury framework including:
      • Traumatic neuromuscular injuries common in most personal injury cases
      • The practice of “medical prudent urgency” in personal injury
      • The use and purpose of a multidisciplinary medical treatment model
      • How diagnostic work-up and triaging occurs for personal injury patients
      • Relevant medical patient-education/information typically provided to personal injury patients
• Stress Reduction and Self Care for Paralegals
  • • In this six part series, Gayle explores issues that impact many legal professionals including dealing with every day stress, avoiding physical and mental burnout on the job, frustrations in the workplace and more. Gayle will also show to bring more gratitude into your life. (Please note that for the purposes of the replay, all parts are combined into one continuous video)
• The Versatility of Paralegals – Preparing for voluntary/involuntary changes of employment
  • • Do you know your professional self worth? In this seminar, Michelle will teach you how to take stock of your skills and talents, emphasize your strengths and educate yourself to improve your weaknesses. Michelle will also give you tips and tricks to creating your own professional and personal makeover and the best ways to market yourself.
• Use of Force Videos in Court Cases Don’t Tell The Whole Story
  • • Law enforcement and safety expert Timothy Dimoff, presents Use of Force Videos in Court Cases Don’t Tell The Whole Story. During this presentation, Tim Dimoff discussed:
      • Why videos do not always tell the whole story
      • The use of force continuum
      • Acceptable police reactions in threatening situations
      • The effect of human factors in confrontations and how they influence videos
      • Supreme court rulings regarding the use of videos in court
• Zoom with ExhibitView
  • • Attorney Kyle Newman, Esq. will share the benefits of trial technology and Zoom for the purpose of holding an effective Deposition, Hearing, Mediation or Trial and how to introduce evidence over a Zoom conference. Not to Be Missed! Topics:
      • Learn the different Zoom products and what to consider
      • Learn how to use Zoom effectively in a legal proceeding
      • Learn speaker view, gallery, pinning and more
      • Learn how to integrate ExhibitView into Zoom with screen share
      • Learn how to effectively use ExhibitView for presenting exhibits
      • Learn how to record your Zoom legal proceeding/deposition

Continuing Legal Education Credit (CLE)

NALA CP or ACP: This course is approved by NALA for 24.5 CLE including 4.0 Ethics CLE and 6.0 Non-Substantive.

Florida Bar FRP: As approved by NALA, this seminar meets the requirements under Rule 20-6.1 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the FRP credential.

NALS: This program has been approved by NALS for 20.5 General plus 4.0 Ethics CLE Hours.

NFPA RP® or CRP™: NFPA automatically accepts substantive CLE hours which bears the accreditation of NALA on the certificate of attendance.

State Bar of Texas – Paralegal Division – The Division will accept substantive law CLE approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants for credit towards the Paralegal Division mandatory membership renewal CLE requirement.