1. MoBar
Twelve MCLE
CLE
52 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
( Interactive
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Time for all programs:
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1.8 hours
for each
program
Does not qualify for Kansas Credit
GUIDEBOOK
PRACTICE
SERIES
Why You Need This New Series
The MoBarCLE Guidebook Series brings you 12 dynamic programs focusing on the skills every attorney
needs. These telephone seminars are an easy, convenient way to expand your practice. Choose your area
of practice, or explore a new one! These programs are designed to help you gain the edge in a variety of
practice areas. Register early and take advantage of special discount package savings!
2013 Guidebook Practice Series P-1
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2. Probate Shortcuts: Environmental Issues Military Issues in
Dispensing with and Federal Regulations Family Law
or Terminating Affecting Real Estate March 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
Administration Owners and operators of real property are generally responsible
Increased military deployments in recent years
have brought a corresponding increased need for
January 8, 2013 for contamination at the property, regardless of when or by information on how this can affect family law matters.
whom the contamination was caused. This book begins with a A 2011 survey highlighted the desire among Missouri
What statutory procedures are available chapter that summarizes federal and Missouri environmental Bar members for practical guidance on this topic.
to avoid the time and expense of a full laws that may be implicated in a sale or lease of commercial MoBarCLE and author Douglas C. Fredrick, a solo
or industrial property, discusses how environmental issues can practitioner in Springfield and a JAG officer, have
probate administration? Get practical be identified and assessed during real estate transactions, responded to that need and desire with this new
tips that will help you save your client and provides recommendations for preparing documents for
the transfer of commercial or industrial properties. The second
publication. Learn how to locate a servicemember
time, money, and aggravation. Learn how chapter covers the expanding body of federal regulations and how to serve an active duty servicemember
probate can be avoided or terminated, applicable to real estate transactions. The ongoing financial domestically or abroad, Find out the applicability and
and real estate crisis has brought on increased scrutiny, and implications of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
procedures for small estates, how to enforcement actions are rising. The chapter covers disclosure Learn how to obtain temporary financial support under
perfect title without administration, and requirements, RESPA, FTC issues, civil rights issues, the ADA, military regulations and about the division of military
and more. The electronic versions include sample forms in word-
more. processing format.
retired pay. And find links to useful military forms.
Personnel Hearings Social Security Immigration and
Before Administrative Administration Naturalization Practice
Hearing Agencies May 7, 2013 June 4, 2013
April 9, 2013 Immigration and naturalization practice is complex, ever
changing, and involves the integration of regulatory
This handy and affordable publication guides the
The Social Security Administration provisions that span numerous agencies. Author Leon
practitioner who encounters a contested personnel case administers three major benefit programs Versfeld is licensed to practice law in South Africa, the
involving a public employee protected by a civil service United States (Missouri), England, and Wales. He shares
or merit system law. Author Paul R. Otto focuses on that affect nearly everyone at one time his wide variety of experience to help guide you through
laws governing state employees who appeal personnel or another. This program will provide you this increasingly relevant area of the law. He explains
actions to the AHC (Administrative Hearing Commission). the statutes, regulations, and other primary sources
The issues and procedures covered illustrate practice with information you need to help your and provides an overview of the immigration system.
before similar bodies. Find chapters on an employee’s client with Social Security Administration He discusses visas, naturalization, and citizenship. He
provides practical guidance on hearings, appeals, employer
property right in employment, dismissal for cause,
and the accompanying procedural protections. Find issues. Take advantage of this opportunity sanctions, and E-Verify. He includes coverage of Missouri’s
this contrasted with the rights and process afforded immigration law. The book includes numerous charts and
employees without explicit for-cause protection. Also find
to explore best practice suggestions for tables to help organize this complex field and save you
a chapter on employees’ appeals and a well-organized claimant’s representatives. time. The glossary of acronyms and commonly encountered
chapter on contested case hearings to help you quickly terms and the tables of immigration classifications and visa
locate the information you need to help your client. categories alone are worth the price of this book.
Defending Boating The Sunshine Law Civil Commitment Under the
While Intoxicated Cases August 6, 2013 Mental Health, Substance
July 9, 2013 Press reports frequently carry stories of Abuse, and Sexually Violent
disputes, controversies, and confusion Predator Law
Alcohol and water may mix in a glass but not on about the Sunshine Law. Boards,
a boat. Experienced Lake of the Ozarks area September 3, 2013
committees, and other entities are often
attorney Erik Bergmanis details the ins and outs unsure of the reach of the law and This publication details how an individual may be
of defending BWI cases in this well-organized involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or
sometimes unaware of its existence and alcohol or drug treatment facility, the individual’s rights,
guidebook. He compares and contrasts BWI
with DWI—BWI is more than just DWI on the
applicability. They have many questions. and the process involved. It also examines the civil
water. There are three different statutes that can Are they subject to the Sunshine Law? commitment laws and procedures under the sexually
What meetings are open meetings, and violent predator act. Commissioner Daniel P. Wheeler
be used to prosecute BWI cases. The statute explains the standards and process for 96-hour, 21-day,
can vary depending on what sort of watercraft what process needs to be followed? What 90-day, 180-day, and 1-year commitments. He sets out
is involved and even with what body of water is records are open records? What are the the standards and conditions for releasing patients,
involved. Don’t find yourself adrift when your client exceptions? When can a meeting or record files, records, and transcripts. The book also discusses
the parameters for release of liability of public officials
is charged with boating while intoxicated. This be closed? What is the process? Join our and petitioners. This book will help you quickly get
handy, affordable publication will help you set sail faculty for answers to these questions and the information you need to help your clients and their
on the right course. more. families through difficult situations.
Mechanics’ Liens Missouri Merchandising Guardianships &
October 1, 2013 Practices Act Custodianships
Mechanic’s liens may be the most November 5, 2013 December 3, 2013
effective tool in the contractor’s The Missouri Merchandising Practices This seminar focuses first on the adjudication
process for guardianships, formulation of
toolbox. They can increase Act is the premier consumer-protection
limited guardianships, the extent to which the
leverage to recover payment for statute. Learn how to protect your client civil rights of an individual are interdicted by
from a long list of unfair and deceptive adjudication, the preference statute on who to
labor or materials. You will learn acts and practices. Find out how to appoint as guardian, duties and qualifications of
step-by-step procedures for filing recover damages, including punitive the guardian of the person, and procedures for
annual review of the guardianship. The seminar
and preserving mechanic’s liens. damages and attorney fees. Get
will also cover conservatorship proceedings and
Find out how to create the lien, definitions and details on the MPA cause the conservator’s authority over the estate of a
of action and considerations for filing suit minor or disabled person. The authority, duties,
the extent of the lien, priorities, under the MPA. Included in the guidebook and liabilities of conservators are strictly defined
and how to enforce the lien. are a practitioner’s checklist and chapters by statute, and this seminar presents the statutory
on Attorney General actions and criminal authority and related caselaw in a logical and
practical fashion.
prosecutions.