LPI will be offering its Beginning Legal Secretarial Training Course online. This course will be an eight week, work-at-your-own-pace online session running September 8, 2026 – November 3, 2026.

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NextGen Legal and LPI are offering this eight-week, online Trial Preparation course running from September 9, 2026 – November 4, 2026.

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You will be able to work at your own pace. Classes will take place online utilizing video lectures, discussion boards, email, live Q&A sessions and quizzes. Login information will be provided the day before the class is scheduled to begin.

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This is an eight-week, work-at-your-own pace, online course that will cover appellate procedures within the California Courts of Appeal and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Classes will take place online utilizing modules, video lectures, quizzes and a final exam. Handouts and a Reference Guide will be provided. Login information will be provided the day before the class is scheduled to begin.

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The ethical dilemma of reporting professional misconduct is one that every legal professional may face. In this thought-provoking webinar, we’ll explore Rule 8.3 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which requires the reporting the misconduct lawyers under certain circumstances. Is it an obligation to rat out colleagues and/or employer, or is it an act of professional responsibility? Join us for an in-depth discussion of this crucial ethical issue in legal practice.

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Noticing a depositing is more than just picking a date and time and serving notice on parties in a case. Where can a deposition be taken? Do you need records to be produced? Who can be deposed and what language is proper in a deposition notice? In this webinar you will learn the ins and outs of deposition procedures in California.

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Writ practice is one of the most fast-paced and procedurally demanding areas of California litigation and one that many legal professionals encounter only occasionally. Yet when writ relief becomes necessary, litigation teams must move quickly, strategically, and with precision.

This webinar provides a practical overview of California writ procedures, including the purpose of writ relief, the most common types of writs, procedural requirements, accelerated timelines, and the critical role legal professionals play in supporting these high-stakes proceedings.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how writs function within California practice and how extraordinary relief can impact the course of litigation. Whether you support trial teams, appellate counsel, or both, this webinar will provide practical insight into one of California litigation’s most specialized procedural tools.

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This webinar is designed to assist you with requesting your client’s medical records from various facilities. We will go over topics such as HIPAA compliance, client authorization, requesting records from private practices, billing records and more.

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal profession, but with convenience comes responsibility. This practical and engaging class explores how legal professionals can effectively and ethically use AI tools like ChatGPT to support legal research, drafting, citation review, and workflow efficiency—without compromising accuracy or professional standards. Participants will learn best practices for verifying AI-generated content, identifying hallucinated cases and citations, protecting confidentiality, and maintaining compliance with court rules and ethical obligations. Through real-world examples and practical tips, this course provides the knowledge legal teams need to confidently use AI while ensuring every filing is accurate, credible, and ready before it goes out the door.

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When a defendant has failed to file a response to a summons and complaint, the plaintiff has the option to file a request for default. This involves preparing multiple documents, calculating special damages and having a prove-up hearing. This webinar will go over the necessary steps to prepare and file a request for default judgment.

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Modern Lives = Digital Lives

Estate planning has evolved far beyond wills, trusts, and physical property.Today, individuals increasingly maintain significant portions of their personal, financial, and professional lives online, leaving a digital footprint of their lives behind. This creates new challenges for estate planning attorneys and legal professionals alike.From cryptocurrency and online banking to cloud storage, social media accounts, digital photos, subscription services, and electronic business records, digital assets are now an essential consideration in modern estate planning.

This webinar explores the growing role of digital assets in estate planning, including practical considerations, legal authority, fiduciary access, privacy concerns, and organizational strategies that help clients and legal teams prepare for the realities of a digital world.

Lynne is LPI’s Legal Education Instructor and LPI Past President from 2020-2022. She currently teaches LPI’s Intermediate and Advanced Legal Professional Training Courses, as well as beginning level classes in the Sacramento area. Lynne has been a legal professional for over 30 years, with broad and specialized experience in several practice areas.

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There are many things to consider when filing an appeal to a lower court’s order or judgment. How do you bring an appeal and when? How do I calendar deadlines? How should documents be prepared? This webinar will provide you with an abundance of information and tips for successfully navigating the California Courts of Appeal.

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