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SUMMARY:Internet for All Americans: NTIA’s BEAD Program and the Role of State Attorneys General Offices\, State/Local Agencies\, and Offices of Inspector General
DESCRIPTION:The Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) Program\, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\, provides $42.45 billion in funding to states\, territories and the District of Columbia for broadband planning\, deployment\, mapping\, equity\, and adoption activities. Known as the “Internet for All Initiative\,” the program is administered by the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). NTIA issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on May 13\, 2022 describing the program’s requirements. Join officials from NTIA\, the Colorado Attorney General’s office\, and DOC Office of Inspector General as they discuss the BEAD Program\, including: \n\nHow the process works\,\nEligible entities\,\nKey steps\, dates\, and resources\, and\nThe role of state attorney general offices and other state/local agencies is to monitor for potential waste/fraud and ensure a successful process.\nThe role of federal offices of inspectors general in detecting\, investigating\, and defeating fraud in federal grant programs.\n\nModerator\n\nNatalie Hanlon Leh\, Chief Deputy Attorney General\, Colorado Attorney General’s Office\n\nPanelists\n\nStephanie Weiner\, Chief Counsel\, NTIA\nJennifer Duane\, Senior Advisor for Broadband and Public Safety\, Office of the Assistant Secretary\, NTIA\nJudson (Jud) Cary\, Assistant Attorney General\, Broadband\, Technology Law Unit\, Colorado Attorney General’s Office\nChristian Patton\, Assistant Special Agent in Charge\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Commerce\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: July 24\, 2024\, Noon ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request for attendees participating in the live virtual event. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/internet-for-all-americans-ntias-bead-program-and-the-role-of-state-attorneys-general-offices-and-state-local-agencies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T161500
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Dealing with Challenging Public Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Dealing with the public can be a challenging but rewarding experience. This webinar covers skill development in hearing vs. listening\, building rapport and relationships with the public\, and utilizing questions and response techniques. It also hopes to cover considerations for what impacts communication\, how we can deal with different types of challenging interactions\, and how we can avoid emotional carryover. Learning these skills can help build resilience so you can sustain excellence in service to the public while still working healthfully and smartly. \nPanelist\n\nEric Shovah\, Training Specialist\, Legal Education and Professional Development Bureau\, New York State Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, July 17\, 2024\, Noon ET\n\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-dealing-with-challenging-public-interactions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T170000
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SUMMARY:State Solicitors General and Appellate Chiefs Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference will provide a forum where state solicitors general and appellate chiefs can exchange ideas and obtain information to help improve each state’s appellate practice. \nThis training is open to attorney general staff only. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due Friday\, May 10\, 2024.\n\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible.\nIf a second attorney general staff member would like to attend\, office nominators should contact Emma Shaw for additional information on registering. Registration is complimentary for those attorney general staff members\, but the attorney general office would handle travel and lodging expenses. States may send up to two persons to the conference.\n\nContact Your Nominator\n\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2024-state-solicitors-general-and-appellate-chiefs-conference/
LOCATION:Chicago\, Illinois
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T170000
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Complex Consumer Protection Case Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is open to attorney general staff only.  Scholarship nominations are due Friday\, May 10\, 2024.\nThis intensive three-and-one-half-day program is intended to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills in a constructive and positive learning environment facilitated by experienced faculty attorneys. The program’s primary goal is to afford participants the opportunity to successfully navigate commonly encountered consumer protection enforcement challenges. Although this training discusses civil litigation issues\, it is NOT a trial advocacy course in the strict sense of the term. Instead\, it is designed to expose the participants to the wide and varied issues they will encounter when working on complex consumer protection investigations\, lawsuits\, and settlements. This training is designed for attorneys who have been practicing for over a year. \nThe program balances topical presentations and skills sessions across various aspects of consumer protection investigations and enforcement actions\, progressively building upon each participant’s skill set and application in the context of effectively and professionally enforcing consumer protection laws. \nTopics\nFaculty-led presentations will cover many topics including: \n\n\n\n\n	The Beginnings of a Complex CaseMultistate Cases\n\n\n	Investigations and Pre-Litigation DiscoveryNegotiations\n\n\n	Common Ethical Issues in Consumer Protection MattersCalculating Civil Penalties and Other Forms of Relief\n\n\n	Victims and WitnessesDealing with the Defense;\n\n\n	Pretrial MotionsWorking with Outside Counsel\n\n\n	DepositionsReal-Life Case Study\n\n\n\n\nThere will also be faculty-facilitated skills sessions applying the presented material to pre-trial investigations\, depositions\, and negotiations\, utilizing a case study designed specifically for this training. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due Friday\, May 10\, 2024.\n\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible.\n\nContact Your Nominator\n\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/anatomy-of-a-complex-consumer-protection-case-training-2024/
LOCATION:The Nines\, 525 SW Morrison Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Dakers":MAILTO:cdakers@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T141500
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Mastering Hearsay
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will demystify hearsay and empower you to navigate hearsay issues at trial. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of what is – and isn’t – hearsay\, discuss the evidentiary rules governing hearsay and the rationale behind them\, and offer tips for anticipating\, making\, and meeting hearsay objections. \nSpeaker\n\nWilliam X. Elward is a Special Prosecutor for the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s Office and a former Assistant Attorney General in Illinois\, where he handled complex prosecutions ranging from commercial fraud and Internet crime cases to first-degree murders.\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: July 2\, 2024\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \nPlease Take Our Pre-Training Survey \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-mastering-hearsay/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T170000
DTSTAMP:20240410T145552Z
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Officer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed for attorney general office human resource officers to network and discuss important issues of the day. A range of topics will be covered during the program including recruitment and classification\, the future of work\, workplace flexibility/telecommuting\, and employee relations. \nSchedule\n\nJune 27 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT)\nJune 28 – 9:00 a.m.  – Noon (CT)\n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due Friday\, April 19\, 2024.\n\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a slot\, though every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible.\n\nContact Your Nominator\n\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest.\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/human-resources-officer-seminar/
LOCATION:Dallas\, Texas\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Dakers":MAILTO:cdakers@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T160000
DTSTAMP:20240610T111232Z
CREATED:20240604T153737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T111232Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass | Sleuthing in Cyberspace: Navigating Online Investigations
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides the audience with various methods for locating and verifying information using free online tools and databases. It demonstrates resources to help locate people\, determine website ownership\, and find contact\, background\, and business information. It also explores open-source intelligence-gathering techniques for developing information on popular social media platforms and search engines. The goal of this presentation is to provide every attendee with new tools and tricks they can use to help find and verify information online\, regardless of their computer skills or the type of cases they investigate. \nSpeakers\n\nMarlee Leo\, Director of Investigations\, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024\, 8:00 a.m. ET\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-sleuthing-in-cyberspace-navigating-online-investigations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T151500
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CREATED:20240606T155548Z
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SUMMARY:The State of State Technology and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:CyTech Monthly Series\nThe State of State Technology and Cybersecurity: A Briefing for the NAAG Community\nPlease join us for our annual state technology and cybersecurity update from our partners at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). NASCIO leaders will discuss: \n\nThe key technology trends occurring in the states.\nThe generative and predictive AI revolution.\nModernizing state networks and protecting against cyber threats.\nState privacy and the evolving role of chief privacy officers.\nHow emerging technologies may impact the digital citizen experience.\n\nModerator\nDoug Robinson\, Executive Director\, NASCIO  \nPanelists\n\nAmanda Crawford\, Executive Director\, Texas Department of Information Resources; Chief Information Officer\, State of Texas\nAmy Hille Glasscock\, Program Director\, Innovation and Emerging Issues\, NASCIO\n\n\nRegistration ends Thursday\, June 20 at 8:00 a.m. ET.\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/the-state-of-state-technology-and-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T161500
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SUMMARY:Practical AI for the Practice of Law
DESCRIPTION:Amidst a sea of AI seminars\, this aims to give you the practical knowledge that you need to understand recent changes in technology that have catapulted AI into the legal spotlight. We will give a brief overview of how this technology works\, the ethical questions surrounding this technology\, and an overview of the tools available on the market right now for the practice of law. This will include demonstrations of some of the paid resources available. \nSpeaker\n\nSean A. Harrington\, Director of Technology Innovation\, University of Oklahoma College of Law\n\n\nRegistration ends Wednesday\, June 12 at 8:00 a.m. ET.\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/practical-ai-for-the-practice-of-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T163000
DTSTAMP:20240502T163729Z
CREATED:20240416T153146Z
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SUMMARY:Charities 101 Training Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This four-session program is intended to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills in a constructive and positive learning environment facilitated by experienced attorneys serving as faculty. While the course will discuss investigation and litigation issues\, this is NOT a trial advocacy course in the strict sense of the term. Rather\, it is designed to expose the participants to the wide and varied issues they will encounter when working on charity investigations\, lawsuits\, settlements and addressing charity governance concerns. Attendance is open to Association members and NASCO members. \nTopics\n\nAn introduction to charity and trust law and attorney general authority.\nInvestigative skills including use of the federal IRS Form 990 and civil investigative demands.\nGovernance issues and the use of “responsive regulation” to address governance concerns.\nCommonly occurring litigation issues\, case resolution\, UPMIFA.\nLegal ethics for charity regulators.\n\nSchedule\nPart I \n\nJune 12\, 2024 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\nJune 13\, 2024 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\n\nPart II \n\nJune 18\, 2024 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\nJune 20\, 2024 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST\n\nWe strive to make this an instructive\, challenging\, and rewarding program for participants. Please note that this training will be recorded\, and the recordings will be made available through the Association’s online portal. The recordings may be used for future trainings. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE for eligible attendees per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/charities-101-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20240603T183007Z
CREATED:20240528T155455Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Advocacy vs. Written Advocacy: Synergizing the Two to Maximize Your Legal Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar designed to merge two advocacy skills. This Masterclass will discuss the intersection between oral advocacy and legal writing. We will empower the audience to overcome the stigma of “being only a good orator or writer” by highlighting the parallel between legal writing and oral advocacy. We will challenge the audience to improve the area they are uncomfortable with by using the tools they are most comfortable with\, such as oral advocacy to complement your legal writing (and vice versa). This program is geared towards litigators of all experience levels. \nSpeakers\n\nJim Layton\, Attorney At Law/Of Counsel\, Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C.\, Formerly served 22 years in the Missouri Attorney General’s Office.\nKeli Neary\, Executive Deputy Attorney General\, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office\n\nModerator\n\nTierrel “TJ” Mathis\, Senior Counsel\, National Association of Attorneys General\n\n\nRegistration ends Wednesday\, June 5 at 8:00 a.m. ET.\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/oral-advocacy-vs-written-advocacy-synergizing-the-two-to-maximize-your-legal-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTSTAMP:20240514T132721Z
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SUMMARY:AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse and Obscene Material: Prosecution Tools and Policy Responses
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will: \n\nDiscuss the AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) problem.\nOutline federal criminal statutes that reach AI-generated CSAM.\nExplain some of the policy initiatives in which the U.S. Department of Justice is engaged in this space.\nHighlight resources for state and local partners.\n\nSpeaker\n\nRoss B. Goldman\, Senior Policy and Appellate Counsel\, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section\, Criminal Division of U.S. Department of Justice\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form.\n\nAccessibility Planning\n\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/ai-generated-csam-and-obscene-material-prosecution-tools-policy-response/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T120000
DTSTAMP:20240321T031351Z
CREATED:20240212T184714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T031351Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Chief Deputies and Chiefs of Staff Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed for senior officials in an attorney general office. Current and former chief deputies and chiefs of staff will share valuable insights and perspectives. The meeting provides attendees with opportunities to network with one another. \nThis year’s event will share some programming with the Consumer Protection Spring Conference. Attendees can also attend the consumer conference which will begin a day earlier. Please notify the program coordinator when you are booking your travel. \nRegistration\nRegistration closes Friday\, May 10\, 2024 \nNAAG will cover the cost of two registrations per jurisdiction\, lodging and travel expense for staff who serve in the chief deputy/chief of staff or equivalent role. All expenses covered include: \n\nRoundtrip transportation\nHotel lodging (NAAG will coordinate hotel reservations on your behalf)\nPer-diem travel meals\nTransportation between airport and hotel\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nIf eligible\, NAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2024-chief-deputies-and-chiefs-of-staff-seminar/
LOCATION:Hotel Nikko\, 222 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20240513T171149Z
CREATED:20240208T200556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T171149Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Consumer Protection Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s event aims to address pressing and relevant consumer protection issues facing attorney general offices. \nWednesday morning\, Thursday\, and Friday’s sessions are open to attorney general office staff only. On Wednesday\, from approximately noon until 7:30 p.m.\, the private\, nonprofit\, and government sectors are invited to attend the public portion of the conference\, which also includes lunch and an evening reception. \nAgenda \n\nDraft Public Agenda Spring Consumer Protection\n\nSchedule\n\nMay 15 – 8:00 – 11:15 a.m.\, open to Attorney General Office staff only\nMay 15 – Registration for public and nonprofit attendees will begin at 11:15 a.m.\, followed by lunch and afternoon panels. The evening reception will run from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and is open to all attendees\nMay 16 – 17 – Open to Attorney General Office staff only. Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. and sessions end at approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 16 and end at approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 17.\n\n\nRegistration & Pricing\n\n\n\n\n\n	CategoryEarly Bird Registration Fee (ends 4/23)Registration Fee\n\n\n\n\n	Attorneys General ComplimentaryComplimentary\n\n\n	Attorney General Staff$550$695\n\n\n	Federal & Nonprofit$500$500\nOn-Site registration cost (beginning 5/11) $900\n\n\n	 General Admission$550$695\n\n\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. CONTACT AMY JACKSON TO REGISTER.\nIf you have created your NAAG account and do not see the correct pricing listed\, please make sure you have entered your organization under your profile. If this is the first time setting up your account\, it may take up to 24-hours after you have created your account before you can register for this event. \nVirtual Option\nProgramming on Thursday\, May 16 will also be offered virtually for attorney general staff at no cost. REGISTER HERE. \n\nRoom Block\nNAAG has secured a limited number of rooms through a room block. Rooms will be available on a first come first serve basis and the block will close on April 23 or when filled\, whichever comes first. \n\n\n\nScholarship Nominations\nNAAG will provide one scholarship per attorney general office for in-person attendance. \nExpress Your Interest \nNominators\nOnly office nominators have access to the link below to submit a potential candidate. \nEnsure that potential nominees have created their account and have selected your office as their organization prior to submitting their nomination. \nSubmit A Nomination \nNomination Deadline: Thursday\, Feb. 29\, 2024\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE for eligible attendees per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning:\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2024-consumer-protection-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Nikko\, 222 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T161500
DTSTAMP:20240429T142002Z
CREATED:20240424T221237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T142002Z
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SUMMARY:Life of a Civil Case
DESCRIPTION:This basic and introductory presentation will help Attorney General’s Office staff who are not experienced with civil procedure to understand how a civil case makes its way through the court system. This presentation will track a case from its beginning through initial pleadings and discovery and will end with a discussion of the possible ways a case may be resolved. Key terms and concepts will be explained. Practical tips on tracking deadlines and keeping things organized will be included. \nSpeaker\nDeborah Donohue\, Principal Counsel\, Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans \n\nRegistration ends Wednesday\, May 8 at noon.\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/life-of-a-civil-case/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T131500
DTSTAMP:20240430T161325Z
CREATED:20240423T191450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T161325Z
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SUMMARY:The Influence of People: Cognitive Based Influence for Attorneys to Use in Court
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar designed to transform your courtroom strategies. In this program\, we will delve into crucial topics that will enhance your effectiveness in the legal arena\, including: \n\nHarnessing cognitive communicating techniques to unlock memory retrieval and enhance response accuracy.\nUnderstanding the dynamics of influence for persuasion within legal proceedings.\nBuilding rapport and trust through effective communication styles.\nCrafting questions at an optimal pace to engage witnesses\, and\nEnhancing overall questioning and listening skills.\n\nThis program is tailored for government attorneys and investigators in all practice areas to use in pretrial and trial settings. The goal of this webinar is to provide invaluable insights from a distinguished expert in the field as well as an experienced government prosecutor to empower you to become an effective communicator and strengthen your ability to advance cases with precision and confidence. \nSpeakers\n\nJohn Pizzuro\, CEO\, Raven (The first and only 501(c)4 group focused on child exploitation in the United States.)\nChristine A. Hoffman\, acting Gloucester County Prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General\, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration ends Wednesday\, May 8 at noon.\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-the-influence-of-people-cognitive-based-influence-for-attorneys-to-use-in-court/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20240419T221543Z
CREATED:20230222T154424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T221543Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Attorneys General Spring Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Attorneys General Spring Symposium is our annual conference\, which allows attorneys general to discuss legal issues and challenges impacting the states. Part of the conference is open to the public and the rest is a private program for attorneys general and their staff. \nDuring this gathering in Chicago\, attorneys general will discuss their topics of interest and concern\, including: the essential need for general counsels in their offices\, emerging ethical quandaries\, and deep fake threats from AI\, and\, a perennial favorite\, the Supreme Court update. NAAG President and Oregon Attorney General\, Ellen Rosenblum\, will showcase youth initiative by featuring high school students speaking about the role social media plays in their lives. The presidential reception will be on Wednesday\, April 24 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.. \nSchedule\n\nApril 24 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CT) Attorneys General and AGO Staff Only\nApril 24 | Noon – 5:00 p.m. (CT) Open to all Registrants\nApril 25 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) Open to all Registrants\nApril 26 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CT) Open to all Registrants\n\nAgenda\nDraft Agenda as of April 10\, 2024. \nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n	CategoryEarly Registration Fee \n(ends 03/29/24)  On-line Registration Fee (ends 4/17/2024)\n\n\n\n\n	Attorney General or designee and plus one **Complimentary Complimentary\n\n\n	Attorney General Staff $975$1075\n\n\n	SAGE$1\,395$1\,395\n\n\n	Federal & Non-Profit$1\,550$1\,550\n\n\n	General Admission$1\,675$1\,775\n\n\n\n\n\n*Registration cost after April 17\, 2024 will be $2\,000. \n\nRegistration Tips \n\n\nAttorneys General Staff: If you have created your NAAG account and do not see the correct pricing listed\, please make sure you have entered your organization under your profile. If you have just created your account\, it may take up to 24 hours before it is available for registration.  \n\n\nRoom Block \n\n\nThe room block is closed. \n\nContinuing Legal Education\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. More information about our CLE policies is found here. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/2024-attorney-general-spring-symposium/
LOCATION:Swissotel\, 323 E. Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T170000
DTSTAMP:20240328T155700Z
CREATED:20240322T225751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T155700Z
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SUMMARY:National Cyber Crime Conference (NCCC)
DESCRIPTION:NOMINATIONS END APRIL 12\nTraining Details\nNAAG is pleased to offer one scholarship per jurisdiction to cover the registration costs ($100) of staff interested in attending this year’s National Cyber Crime Conference (NCCC) virtually. \nNow in its 13th year\, the NCCC\, hosted by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office\, is one of the premier annual cybercrime and digital evidence training events for law enforcement/prosecutorial agency investigators\, forensic examiners\, prosecutors\, and respective support personnel. Working with partners such as the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)\, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLECT)\, the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC)\, SEARCH and many others\, the 3-day training offers sessions on the most critical cybercrime topics\, delivered by some of the top cyber experts in the world. \nVirtual attendees will: \n\nHave access to the onsite classes that are being broadcast live. Last year\, approximately 110 of these virtual classes took place.\nReceive six months of access to the conference app\, where they can engage with other onsite and virtual attendees\, exhibitors\, and speakers and watch the recorded content from 2022\, 2023\, and 2024 NCCC events.\n\nThe 2024 agenda is still being finalized. For more information on the conference\, please visit NCCC’s website and 2023 agenda. \nContact NAAG Senior Counsel\, Faisal Sheikh (fsheikh@naag.org) for questions regarding the conference or programming. \n\nScholarship Nominations\nNominations are due Friday\, April 12\, 2024.\n\nOne scholarship per state and territory will be available to NAAG members.\nOffices may nominate two individuals. The top choice of each jurisdiction will be taken.\n\nContact Your Nominator\n\nIf you are interested in attending this conference\, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/national-cyber-crime-conference-nccc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faisal Sheikh":MAILTO:fsheikh@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T160000
DTSTAMP:20240416T142258Z
CREATED:20240327T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T142258Z
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SUMMARY:MASTERCLASS PROFESSIONAL | Life of a Criminal Case
DESCRIPTION:This foundational training will track a criminal case from the initial criminal act through sentencing. Key terms and concepts in criminal procedure will be explored. If you are completely new to an attorney general’s office or do not know anything about criminal procedure\, this one-hour webinar will give you a basic understanding of the process that a criminal prosecution uses. \nPanelist\n\nScott Brown\, Special Assistant Attorney General\, Statewide Prosecutions Section\, Iowa Attorneys General Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Noon ET\, Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNo CLE is available for this webinar. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-life-of-a-criminal-case/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ayo Odetola":MAILTO:aodetola@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTSTAMP:20240328T172846Z
CREATED:20240105T205323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T172846Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Region Meeting / Artificial Intelligence and Preventing Child Exploitation Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Jointly hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General and the Attorney General Alliance. \nThis event will bring together experts in artificial intelligence\, law enforcement\, cybercrime and internet crimes against children\, and related disciplines to foster collaboration among state attorney general offices with other state/local/federal law enforcement agencies\, the private sector\, and nonprofit entities. Leaders from these diverse organizations will be our moderators\, speakers\, and attendees – all pursuing the same goal of bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to this dialogue focused on making state attorneys general more effective in the effort to combat child exploitation. \nDraft Agenda\nSchedule\nThursday\, April 11 | Opening Dinner 7:00 p.m. ET\nFriday\, April 12 | Program 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7:00 p.m. (ET)\nSaturday\, April 13 | Attendees scheduled departures \n\nFinal Registration Deadline: Thursday\, April 4\, 2024\, at 5:00 pm MST.\nNo registrations will be accepted after this time. \nFor more information regarding room block\, programming or rates\, please contact  Ale Stephens\, Director of Sponsorship and Events at AStephens@agalliance.org.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/artificial-intelligence-and-child-exploitation/
LOCATION:Kiawah Island\, S.C.
CATEGORIES:National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T143000
DTSTAMP:20240327T163705Z
CREATED:20240325T185501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T163705Z
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SUMMARY:FBI Briefing: The Current Cyber Threatscape and 2023 Internet Crime Report
DESCRIPTION:This annual FBI briefing will update the NAAG community on the current and emerging cyber threatscape against U.S. public and private sector networks and infrastructure. Attendees will also receive an overview of the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2023 Internet Crime Report. The report aggregates data from IC3’s complaint portal to present a picture of crime across the spectrum of cyber matters. \nReleased in March\, key findings from the report include: \n\nIC3 received a record number of complaints from the American public: 880\,418 complaints\, with potential losses exceeding $12.5 billion. This represents a 10% increase in complaints\, and a 22% increase in losses\, compared to 2022.\nAfter a brief downturn in 2022\, ransomware incidents were again on the rise with over 2\,825 complaints. This represents an increase of 18% from 2022. Reported losses rose 74%\, from $34.3 million to $59.6 million.\n\nSpeaker\n\nBrett E. Leatherman\, Deputy Assistant Director\, Cyber Division\, FBI\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nThere is no CLE for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/fbi-briefing-the-current-cyber-threatscape-and-2023-internet-crime-report/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T141500
DTSTAMP:20240326T181807Z
CREATED:20240325T172734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T181807Z
UID:10001855-1712149200-1712153700@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:MASTERCLASS | Strategies for Early Dismissal: Unveiling Defense Tactics to Eliminate Frivolous Pro Se and Inmate Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar designed for civil practitioner government attorneys who handle cases involving pro se and inmate litigants. In this course\, we will: \n\nExplore time-saving approaches to case screening.\nDelve into early dismissal strategies under the PLRA.\nProvide insights on successfully challenging and dismissing frivolous and malicious claims\, especially for individuals with immunities.\nCover tactics for addressing untimely claims\, non-compliance with court orders and procedural rules\, duplicative claims\, and instances where individuals fail to exhaust administrative remedies.\n\nOur goal is to equip you with practical defense tactics and enhance your ability to navigate the complexities of pro se and inmate litigation effectively. \nPanelist\n\nBarbara Junge\, Chief Assistant Attorney General\, Civil Litigation Division\, Florida Attorney General’s Office\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Noon ET\, Tuesday\, April 2\, 2024\nThis free virtual training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general staff only. \n\nContinuing Legal Education\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. More information about our CLE policies is found here. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-strategies-for-early-dismissal-unveiling-defense-tactics-to-eliminate-frivolous-pro-se-and-inmate-litigation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Sherline":MAILTO:lsherline@naag.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T170000
DTSTAMP:20240321T030719Z
CREATED:20240223T195027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T030719Z
UID:10001730-1712059200-1712163600@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Habeas Corpus
DESCRIPTION:This intensive\, two-day training consists of presentations by experienced practitioners on various aspects of habeas work\, as well as breakout sessions where faculty and attendees will discuss hypothetical scenarios to determine the best way to handle habeas matters. Participants will also discuss and review various templates for answers and motions for future habeas cases they may encounter. \nSchedule\n\nApril 2 – Noon – 5:00 p.m. (ET)\nApril 3 – Noon – 5:00 p.m. (ET)\n\nIf you have created your NAAG account and do not see the correct pricing listed\, please make sure you have entered your organization under your profile. If this is the first time setting up your account\, it may take up to 24-hours after you have created your account before you can register for this event. \n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE for eligible attendees per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/habeas-corpus-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Shaw":MAILTO:eshaw@naag.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T150000
DTSTAMP:20240322T211117Z
CREATED:20240320T235119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T211117Z
UID:10001704-1711980000-1711983600@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:No Fooling: How to Spot and Avoid Imposter Scams
DESCRIPTION:For another year\, imposter scams are the top-reported scam by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). \nTopics Include:\n\nHow the top imposter scams break down.\nHow scammers are reaching people — and how people are paying.\nWho’s losing the most money (to what)\, the scams that drive the biggest losses.\nWhat’s going on with people moving their money to “protect” it.\n\nHosted in conjunction with NAAG’s Consumer Protection Committee\, FTC experts will discuss how we can collectively help people spot and avoid these scams\, the current best approach to giving advice\, and our collective enforcement challenges. \nWelcome\n\nKwame Raoul\, Illinois Attorney General and NAAG Consumer Protection Committee Co-Chair\n\nPanelists\n\nLois Greisman\, Associate Director\, Division of Marketing Practices\, FTC\nJennifer Leach\, Associate Director\, Division of Consumer & Business Education\, FTC\nEmma Fletcher\, Data Researcher\, Division of Consumer Response & Operations\, FTC\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education\nNAAG will apply for CLE for attendees eligible under CLE accrediting body guidelines. More information about our CLE policies is found here. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/no-fooling-how-to-spot-and-avoid-imposter-scams/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Sherline":MAILTO:lsherline@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20240305T153650Z
CREATED:20240112T165102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T153650Z
UID:10001847-1711497600-1711756799@staging.naag.org
SUMMARY:Consumer Protection 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory-level training for attorneys tasked with enforcing consumer protection laws and who have three years or less of consumer-related experience. \nThis training gives participants an introduction to fundamental consumer law concepts\, and practical approaches to overcoming challenges encountered when enforcing consumer protection laws. Experienced faculty combine presentations and skills sessions to build upon the knowledge and skills of attendees and apply it in the context of consumer cases from investigation through conclusion. A wide range of topics will introduce participants to issues encountered in consumer protection cases and will cover the following: \n\nAn introduction to state and federal consumer protection laws\nInvestigations and pre-litigation discovery\nPractical considerations in bringing enforcement actions\nIntroduction to multistate cases\nCommon ethical issues\nReal-life case study\n\nSchedule\n\nMarch 27 – 28\, 2024: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nMarch 29\, 2024: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\nThis training is open to attorney general staff only. \nScholarship Nominations\nNAAG will provide a limited number of scholarships to selected participants. Offices are not guaranteed a nomination\, although s every effort is made to accept nominees from as many offices as possible. \nExpress Your Interest \nNominators\nOnly office nominators have access to the link below to submit a potential candidate. \nEnsure that potential nominees have created their account and have selected your office as their organization prior to submitting their nomination. \nSubmit A Nomination \nNomination Deadline: Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, 2024\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nNAAG will apply for CLE per CLE accrediting body guidelines. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/consumer-protection-101/
LOCATION:Charleston\, S.C.
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Jackson":MAILTO:ajackson@naag.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20240226T170142Z
CREATED:20240112T190455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T170142Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Assistants Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Designed for executive assistants and schedulers in attorney general offices\, program content will cover a range of topics selected specifically by a committee of current attorney general office executive assistants such as scheduling\, working with different communication styles\, the top ten things every executive assistant should know\, and more. Additionally\, the opportunity to network. \nScholarship attendees\, receive the following: \n\nRoundtrip transportation\nHotel lodging (hotel reservations will be made on your behalf by NAAG)\nPer-diem travel meals\nTransportation between airport and hotel\n\nSchedule\n\nMarch 21\, 2024: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nMarch 22\, 2024: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\n  \nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/executive-assistants-seminar/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T160000
DTSTAMP:20240304T185251Z
CREATED:20240301T142000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T185251Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional: Legal Research Using Westlaw
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we breakdown this Westlaw training session into four areas: \n\nHow to use different search techniques to find what you’re looking for.\nHow to use filters to narrow down large results.\nUnderstanding the structure of cases and statutes and whether they’re still good law.\nUsing folders to keep track of and share what you’ve found.\n\nSpeaker\n\nSusan J. Gass\, Esq.\, Customer Trainer\, Thompson Reuters\n\nRegistration deadline: Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024\, at 5:00 pm (ET)\n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-professional-legal-research-using-westlaw/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbie Kitariev":MAILTO:akitariev@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T151500
DTSTAMP:20240304T183840Z
CREATED:20240226T154431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T183840Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Series: Ethical Obligations in the Era of E-Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Technology presents unexpected challenges for attorneys when requesting or producing some form of electronically stored information (ESI). In this program\, panelists will discuss the importance of the governing rules of legal ethics and professional conduct regarding the discovery of ESI. The duties of candor to the tribunal and adversaries\, the mechanics of preservation of information\, negotiation of the scope of discovery\, and production of ESI will also be discussed. The program will include predictive coding\, seed set\, and best practices. The challenges of discovery compilation and production in a long-term investigation will also be addressed\, including wiretaps\, physical and video surveillance\, and covert audio and video recordings as the results of forensic examination of cell phones\, including various types of location data. \nPanelists\n\nGlen Melcher\, Senior Special Counsel\, eDiscovery and Information Governance\, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\nNicole Keary\, Deputy Attorney General\, New York State Attorney General’s Office\nEd Valio\, Senior Manager\, Everlaw Customer Success (Public Sector)\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024\, 6:30 p.m. (ET)\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/masterclass-series-ethical-obligations-in-the-era-of-e-discovery/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Arnold":MAILTO:aarnold@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T161500
DTSTAMP:20240227T191257Z
CREATED:20240131T221453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T191257Z
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SUMMARY:Generative AI: Use-Guidelines & Use-Cases for State Attorney General Offices & Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Employee guidelines regarding the use of generative AI tools are essential\, as government agencies at all levels consider adopting these tools to enhance their operations. Join staff from across the country as they discuss a process for and important elements of employee use guidelines for state attorney general offices and state agencies. Participants will also discuss promising current and potential future office applications of the technology. \nSpeakers\n\nBridget Coontz\, Chief Counsel and Ethics Officer\, Ohio Attorney General’s Office\nJ. Bradley Horn\, Assistant Attorney General\, Iowa Attorney General’s Office\nMichelle Anderson\, Assistant Attorney General\, Agency of Digital Services\, Vermont Attorney General’s Office\nJosiah Raiche\, Director\, Artificial Intelligence\, State of Vermont\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\nFor attendees participating in the live virtual event\, NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the conclusion of the webinar\, please complete the CLE Request Form \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/generative-ai-use-guidelines-use-cases-for-state-agos-state-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cecilia Dakers":MAILTO:cdakers@naag.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T161500
DTSTAMP:20240126T164321Z
CREATED:20240124T004324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T164321Z
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SUMMARY:Masterclass Professional | Handling Conflict at Work
DESCRIPTION:We all learned reading\, writing\, and arithmetic in grade school\, but conflict resolution wasn’t on the syllabus. Between family\, finances\, and the constant demands of bosses and co-workers\, handling conflict in the office is inevitable. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nThe conflict fallacy that often holds staff and managers alike hostage\nHow to stop conflict before is starts\nWhat to do after infighting erupts\, and the art of getting back on track\n3 methods for calming someone down after things explode\nThe number one secret for setting yourself up for success in conflict encounters\n\nIf you would like to submit a question for the speaker to address during the webinar\, please email Lee Sherline \nSpeaker\n\nMichael Chaleff\, JD\, Associate Certified Coach\n\n  \nRegistration deadline: Wednesday\, Feb. 21\, 2024\, at 12:00 pm (ET) \n\n\nContinuing Legal Education (CLE)\n\nCLE is not available for this event. \nAccessibility Planning\nIf you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event\, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.
URL:https://staging.naag.org/event/management-processes-practices-nj/
CATEGORIES:Webinar/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Sherline":MAILTO:lsherline@naag.org
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