At our core, Lawline.com is still a CLE provider. Every day we attempt to produce high quality programs that offer comprehensive, up to date, and interesting information on all areas of the law. We believe strongly in the fact that lawyers deserve access to the best Continuing Legal Education they can get at affordable prices, in an online format that offers ease and comfort. Recently, we have added a number of courses to our growing catalog. Here is a preview of some of the newest courses out there:

1. Overview of Patents and Trade Secrets - In this course, Amy Goldsmith, Esq. discusses the importance of patents in companies small and large.  She goes over the basics of patent law, including what can be patented and how the process works.  She also covers trade secrets and how they apply in the United States and overseas.

2. Social Networking and Advanced E-Commerce Issues - In this course, Kaiser Wahab and Olivera Medenica discuss everything you need to know about social networking websites.  With the popularity of sites like Facebook and MySpace, it’s important for lawyers to know how to advise clients using, building, and working with social networking websites.  The two presenters use their experience and knowledge of the topic to share with you the technological issues as well as the current and future legal landscape.

3. A Lawyer’s Guide to Litigation and Crisis Communications - In this course, Richard Levick, Esq. discusses the crucial factors lawyers and law firms should know when dealing with litigation and crisis communications.  As the CEO of Levick Strategic Communications, Richard has extensive experience dealing with these types of issues at the highest level.  He shares some of his own experiences, including tips to help improve your communications and common mistakes to avoid.

4. Zoning Procedure and Regulation - In this course, Carole Slater and Stuart Beckerman explore the in's and out's of zoning procedure in New York City.  They discuss everything from the main players to the governing law and the Zoning Resolution.  This is a great primer for attorneys who would like a working knowledge of the zoning process in New York City.

5. An Overview of Private Adoption Law - In this course, Aaron Britvan gives an excellent primer on private adoption law.  He lays out the basic method of the adoption process from who may adopt to the final order of adoption issued by the court.  Mr. Britvan's personal experience sheds light on the fulfilling area of adoption law and the joys and hardships that go along with it.