Bar Association of Lehigh County

This program will take a new look at Burr’s long and colorful life in politics, his duel with Hamilton and his trial for treason. Presented by: Malcolm Gross, Esq.

BALC LIVE LUNCH SEMINAR Tuesday, May 7, 2024 “Mandatory Appointment of Counsel and Other New Requirements in Adult Guardianship Proceedings Pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S.A. §5511” 1 Substantive CLE Credit Presented by: Judge Thomas A. Capehart, A.J. of the Orphans’ Court Division Judge Michele A. Varricchio, Guardianship Hearing Judge Janet Thwaites, Esquire, Orphans’ Court Counsel Wendy A. W. Parr, Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Division

This seminar will focus on the Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate and much of what will be discussed will be applicable when negotiating any other of the Standard PAR Agreements. The purpose of this course is to share practical tips with lawyers who represent Buyers and Sellers, primarily in the resale residential market (not new construction) and enhance their effectiveness as advocates for their clients. The discussion will include the Mediation clause, inspections, and litigating common disputes.

This presentation will examine the data on banned books, analyze the forces behind the current upsurge, and examine the litigation, past and present attempting to stem the tide. Is the upsurge necessary to protect vulnerable children and teens, or is it a clear and profound violation of the First Amendment?

This presentation will include a brief overview of two cases that have recently made news headlines (303 Creative and the Yeshiva Pride Alliance case), which will be used to explain the importance of state law for religious liberty, especially religious liberty for faith-based nonprofit organizations. Frank and Buddy will then analyze some of the important laws that affect religious organizations (religious freedom restoration acts, employment nondiscrimination laws, charitable solicitation registration laws, and tax exemptions for faith-based nonprofits). This presentation will focus on Pennsylvania law examples and compare how other states handle the same issues.

The Bar Association of Lehigh County is pleased to announce that Attorney Mark Altemose, a Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney and CEO of Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo, P.C., will be returning this year to present his twelfth annual update of “Important New Developments in Personal Injury Law” on Thursday, April 18, 2024, via Zoom.

At the end of each compliance period, the CLE department at The Bar Association of Lehigh County provides the opportunity for lawyers to earn up to 6 CLE credits in one day through our “Video Compliance Camp” program. A series of 6 videos, originally taped during BALC live and live webinar seminars, are re-played for viewers to earn one credit for each video. Pick and choose however many you care to view.

Lawyer's Lunch Table April 11 12pm - 1pm Americus Hotel

Lawyers have ethical responsibilities under several Rules of Professional Conduct to maintain technical competence, safeguard client property and confidentiality of information, and meet regulatory requirements for responding to and reporting breaches. This session details your responsibilities, identifies your greatest risks, and defines reasonable prevention steps. Protecting your IOLTA account from a breach is vital. Current threats revealed.