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CLE Events
All seminars have been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board for the stated hours of credit.
Lunchtime CLE Seminars
These live seminars, typically 1 hour long, are provided by and hosted at the Beaver County Bar Association and have the option to bring your lunch, have lunch provided by BCBA for an additional cost, or attend the seminar only for CLE credit(s). You must pre-register with BCBA by clicking the “register” link next to the seminar title and submitting your registration form to bcba@beavercountybar.net.
Gambling - The "Secret" Addiction
The Impact of Internet and Sports Betting in the Post-COVID World
Thursday, October 12, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm @ BCBA
The Beaver County Bar Association will present the CLE Seminar “Gambling – The “Secret” Addiction: The Impace of Internet and Sports Betting in the Post-COVID World,” at the Bar Association building in Beaver. Registration and lunch will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. The seminar will follow from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The presenter will be: Brian S. Quinn, Esquire
REGISTRATION DUE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH!
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In 2018, the United States Supreme Court, in Murphy vs. NCAA, held that sports gambling was legal in all of the United States. By 2019, Pennsylvania had added on-line gambling accessible by cell phone, computer and tablets, thus becoming one of the country’s largest gambling revenue producing states. With it came the compulsive gambler.
Then the whole world seemed to stop with the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic. But the world of the compulsive gambler simply moved on to other forms of seeking “action” – via the internet. By the time sports resumed, a new breed of addicted gamblers was anxiously waiting. now ready, willing and extremely more able to utilize electronic devices as their preferred gambling format. And sports books and their advertisers welcomed them with open arms.
This program will explore not only Gambling Disorder, but also the connection between gambling and the more well -known forms of impairment and why lawyers are at higher risk to develop problems. This problem has only been exacerbated by the stress, anxiety and isolation caused by COVID-19. The results are startling.
Mr. Quinn will discuss:
- The early warning signs of impairment and how they relate to gambling disorders. Special attention will be given to the connection between COVID-19 and it’s impact on social isolation, stress, anxiety, depression and gambling disorders.
- The impact of the internet and sports betting on the problem gambler.
- The free services that Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers provides to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.
- A close look at existing barriers that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need will be provided and the role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession.
- Ethical considerations unique to the lawyer who suffers from a Gambling Disorder.
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Continuing Legal Education Board for one (1) hour of ethics credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
Member – Seminar only. . . . . . . . $10.00
Member – Seminar & Lunch . . . . . . . . $20.00*
Non-Member – Seminar Only . . . . . . . . $20.00
Non-Member – Seminar & Lunch . . . . . . . . $30.00*
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED ONLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE PRE-REGISTERED.
REGISTRATION DUE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH!
Brown Bag Lunches are Permissible.
Elder Law Consideration in Estate Planning
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm @ BCBA
The Beaver County Bar Association will present the CLE Seminar “Elder Law Considerations in Estate Planning” at the Bar Association building in Beaver. Registration and lunch will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. The seminar will follow from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The presenter will be: Michael Nalli, Esquire and Ashley Elias, Esquire
REGISTRATION DUE BY Thursday, November 30th!
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This program will detail the different types of living arrangements for the elderly, Medicaid considerations and asset protection.
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Continuing Legal Education Board for one (1) hour of substantive credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
Member – Seminar only. . . . . . . . $10.00
Member – Seminar & Lunch . . . . . . . . $20.00*
Non-Member – Seminar Only . . . . . . . . $20.00
Non-Member – Seminar & Lunch . . . . . . . . $30.00*
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED ONLY TO THOSE WHO HAVE PRE-REGISTERED.
REGISTRATION DUE BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30!
Brown Bag Lunches are Permissible.
Appellate Advocacy Program
CLE Seminar
These live seminars, typically 1.5 hours long, are held at the Beaver County Courthouse and presented by various Judges and or Law Clerks. You must pre-register with BCBA by clicking the “register” link next to the seminar title and submitting your registration form to bcba@beavercountybar.net.
No Appellate Advocacy Program CLE seminars scheduled at this time.
PBI Live Simulcast Seminars
These seminars, offered through PBI, are broadcast at the Beaver County Bar Association for a group of attendees to earn CLE credit(s). You must register directly with PBI for these seminars which can be done by clicking on the “register” button below the event description, by visiting PBI.org or by calling 1-800-247-4724.
Family Law Update 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
9:00 am to 12:15 pm @ BCBA
CLE Credits: Substantive: 3
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PBI #11868G Meal included: No
Tuition: Standard $249
New Attorney $125
Paralegal $125
Judicial Law Clerk $125
CLE Credits: Substantive: 3 / Ethics: 0
Integrated Ethics – No
PBI Video Replay Seminars
These pre-recorded seminars, offered through PBI, are broadcast at the Beaver County Bar Association for a group of attendees for CLE credit(s). You must register directly with PBI for these seminars which can be done by clicking on the “register” link next to the seminar title above, by visiting PBI.org or by calling 1-800-247-4724.
There are no PBI Video Replay Seminars scheduled at this time.
Bridge the Gap Seminars
The Bridge the Gap Program was mandated by the Supreme Court to be a post-admission requirement and charged the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board with its administration. Newly admitted lawyers, who had not previously completed the program as a pre-admission requirement, will have until their first CLE compliance deadline to complete the 4-hour Bridge the Gap requirement. The Beaver County Bar Association will hold two (2) Bridge the Gap seminars per year – March & October. Please visit the PA Bar website for more information.
Bridge the Gap
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
9:00 am to 1:00 pm @ BCBA
THIS PROGRAM IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
VIDEO WILL BE PLAYED FOR ATTENDEES WITH LIVE IN-PERSON MODERATORS.
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THIS PROGRAM IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
Video will be played for attendees with live in-person moderators.
The Bridge the Gap CLE seminar will be presented at the Bar Association building in Beaver on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Registration will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The seminar will follow from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Supreme Court mandated the Bridge the Gap Program to be a post-admission requirement and charged the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board with its administration. Newly admitted lawyers, who had not previously completed the program as a pre-admission requirement, will have until their first CLE compliance deadline to complete the four-hour Bridge the Gap requirement.
Presenters: TBD
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board for four (4) hours of ethics credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
Tuition for this Seminar:
Newly admitted attorneys who are BCBA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO CHARGE
Newly admitted attorneys who are NOT BCBA Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00*
Non- newly admitted attorneys who are BCBA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Non-newly admitted attorneys that are NOT BCBA Members . . . . . . . . $50.00*
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH!
Please send or bring check for the total amount due found on the registration form,
made payable to the Beaver County Bar Association. No credit or debit cards accepted at this time.
Avoiding Legal
Malpractice Seminars
Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminars are provided by PBA and developed by the PBA Professional Liability Committee. The programs are offered in the spring and fall of each year at BCBA. Please visit the PA Bar website for additional information.
Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminar
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. @ BCBA
THIS SEMINAR IS LIVE IN-PERSON ONLY
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THIS PROGRAM IS IN-PERSON ONLY.
The Pennsylvania Bar Association will present a CLE seminar “Avoiding Legal Malpractice” at the Bar Association building in Beaver. Registration and lunch will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The seminar will follow from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The presenter will be: Scott Eberle, Esquire of Marshall Dennehey
This program features information on a variety of issues that have been identified as common areas where attorneys can be exposed to liability or malpractice claims and focuses on steps we can all take to avoid, or at least mitigate, potential professional liability claims. The program will provide the perspective of a risk manager, addressing some of the scenarios attorneys may encounter in their daily work. Engagement letters, remote work, cloud computing and cybersecurity are among the chief topics. Attend and get tips on steps you can take to cover your practice and be prepared if a claim is asserted against you or your firm.
Attorneys who are insured through the Pennsylvania Bar Association Insurance Program, advised and administered by USI Affinity, have the ability to earn up to a 7.5% discount on their malpractice insurance. The 7.5% credit will be pro-rated based on the number of attorneys in the firm who attend the seminar. The discount does not apply to part-time policies. Questions on your LPL insurance should be directed to USI Affinity at 610-537-1368.
This seminar has been approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Continuing Legal Education Board for two (2) hours of ethics credit.
Seating for the seminar is limited to 30. The first 30 reservations will be accepted.
Tuition for this seminar:
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD!
Please bring cash or check in the amount indicated on the form.