2012-2013 WEBCASTS

Web Self Study

     

If you miss a webcast, don’t worry. Go to the Recorded Webcasts page and view the recorded webcast.

The NJC provides cutting edge information and interactive instruction via its webcasts. States can elect to purchase a subscription with costs identified below or individuals can elect to participate in an individual webcast at a nominal cost of $59 per webcast. Further, NJC has several webcasts it will be offering in 2012-2013 at no cost including webcasts concerning faculty development, cultural competency, and a host of other topics drawn from the NJC's face-to-face courses in Reno, Nevada. Please check back here for future offerings. The offerings will increase over time, so you may wish to bookmark this page.

 

 

Agency Yearly Subscription Plan

Select how many subscribers* you would like to have per webcast. Then call 1-800-255-8343 to sign up for the subscription plan you have chosen.

Up to 15 subscribers per webcast: $1,995
Up to 30 subscribers per webcast: $2,995
Up to 50 subscribers per webcast: $3,995
Up to 100 subscribers per webcast: $4,995

* A subscriber is one computer and phone location. As many attendees as you would like may be at one subscriber station.

 

 

NHTSA Webcast: "Staggered Sentencing in the Traffic Court"
February 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:00 a.m. Mountain / 12:00 p.m. Central / 1:00 p.m. Eastern (60 minutes)
Faculty: Hon. James Dehn, Isanti County District Court
Tuition: FREE
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Impaired driving, whether by drugs or alcohol, is a major concern for society and the courts. We know fines, jail, and interlocks only, don’t change the offender’s behavior. Judges need viable alternatives in dealing with this major public safety problem. Staggered sentencing is a proven, low-cost, judge-driven program devised by Minnesota Judge James E. Dehn (a rural judge who sits in multiple Minnesota counties). The staggered sentencing model is designed to help reduce recidivism with a challenging docket within today’s fiscal restraints. In this NHTSA sponsored 60-minute webcast, Judge Dehn will introduce the concept of staggered sentencing, discuss how a court can implement it, and what challenges a judge may face when starting a staggered sentencing program in his or her court.

 

FMCSA Webcast: "CDL: What Constitutes a Conviction"
February 28, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Mountain / 2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern (50 minutes)
Tuition: FREE
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This webcast will focus on understanding what types of traffic related fines, sentences, decisions, etc. are convictions under the FMCSA regulations governing CDL holders.

 

NHTSA Webcast: The Motorcycle Traffic Offender
April 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:00 p.m. Mountain / 12:00 p.m. Central/ 1:00 p.m. Eastern (60 minutes)
Faculty: Hon. Peter Evans, Palm Beach County Court
Tuition: FREE
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As auto traffic fatalities have decreased in the last ten years, motorcycle fatalities have actually increased. In this NHTSA sponsored 60-minute webcast, Judge Peter Evans will address the issues surrounding these special vehicles and their riders. We will look at some national motorcycle crash statistics, motorcycle rider profiles, and common risk behaviors. Additionally, we will examine what constitutes impaired riding clues and suggest some effective sentencing alternatives.

 

Hearsay Fundamentals and Thorny Applications
April 11, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Mountain / 2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern (75 minutes)
Faculty: Professor Jules Epstein, Associate Professor of Law, Widener University School of Law
Tuition: $59
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In most litigation, the hearsay rule is one of the most widely argued, yet least well-grasped, rules. This 75-minute, interactive webcast will address the rationale behind the rule, and provide hearsay examples from easier applications to the more complex. The course will also assist judges in differentiating the two meanings of “non-hearsay.” For the latter, the webcast will address when hearsay is not hearsay at all (e.g., consistent statements, statements for impeachment, etc.). After this webcast, judges will be able to: (1) articulate the rationale behind the hearsay rule; (2) analyze statements admissible for their truth but labeled “not hearsay” by the Federal Rules; and (3) identify admissibility grounds and rules of exclusion regarding statements admitted for purposes other than truth, especially in the witness impeachment context (e.g., inconsistent and consistent statements).

 

Foreclosure for Judges
June 6, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Mountain / 2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern (75 minutes)

Faculty: A multi-state panel of experts will present this webcast
Tuition: $59
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Currently, 23 states mandate judicial review of foreclosure proceedings. While foreclosure law varies in each state, this 75-minute webcast will examine the common issues facing the courts. After this webcast, participants will be able to: (1) establish minimum standards for foreclosure documentation; (2) ensure that lawyers meet their responsibilities to the court as well as clients; and (3) recognize the impact of federal program intervention and bankruptcy on the foreclosure process.

 

NHTSA Webcast: "Drugged Driving"
June 20, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:00 p.m. Mountain / 12:00 p.m. Central / 1:00 p.m. Eastern (60 minutes)
Faculty: Hon. Peggy Hora (ret.), Alameda County Superior Court
Tuition: FREE
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As any judge that sits in a traffic court or that handles impaired driving cases knows, a growing number of offenders are using in combination both alcohol and drugs, whether prescription or illegal street drugs. However, unlike alcohol with its established impairment protocol, there is no Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) for the myriad of impairing drugs. In this webcast Judge Peggy Hora (CA) will cover basic information regarding how drugged driving is identified in the field, who and what is a DRE, and sentencing options.

 

Elder Issues
September 12, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Mountain / 2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern (75 minutes)
Faculty: Professor Rebecca Morgan, Boston Asset Management Chair in Elder Law, Director, Center for Excellence in Elder Law, Director, On-line LL.M. in Elder Law, Stetson University College of Law
Tuition: $59
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With the aging of the Baby Boomers, the numbers of elderly in the United States is increasing. So too, are the number of parties in the courts who are elderly. This 75-minute webcast will provide an overview of three elder law hot topics: elder abuse, undue influence, and end of life cases that judges will see in their courts. After this webcast, judges will be able to: (1) identify the different types of cases of elder abuse that come before the courts; (2) summarize the issues faced by the courts when dealing with cases alleging undue influence; and (3) analyze the circumstances under which end of life cases are brought to the court.

 

Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2011-2012 Term
October 10, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Mountain / 2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern (75 minutes)
Faculty: Hon. David Gersten (Ret.), Partner, Bilzen Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
Tuition: $59
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This 75-minute, interactive webcast will review the most important decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court from the 2011-2012 term. Judge Gersten will summarize the decisions of particular importance to judges with regard to constitutional, criminal and civil law. He will also discuss any decision reached by the court that impacts judicial ethics and judicial election campaigns. The NJC encourages participants to ask questions during the webcast.

 

NHTSA Webcast: "The Older Driver: Special Issues"
October 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:00 a.m. Mountain / 12:00 p.m. Central / 1:00 p.m. Eastern (60 minutes)
Faculty: Selma Sauls, lead faculty in NHTSA’s Older Driver Judicial Curriculum Development project

Tuition: FREE
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As America ages, so do its drivers. The judge needs to ensure that he or she is aware of the various driving issues that come with an older driving offender-from physical challenges to mental incapacity to major life and social changes. In this webcastr, the judge will be exposed to those issues and will be given a resource kit to appropriately address those defendants’ individual situations.

 

Judicial Writing: Techniques for Improvement
November 14, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Mountain / 2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern (75 minutes)
Faculty: Professor Ron Hofer, Freelance Writing Consultant
Tuition: $59
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Judicial writing is often verbose, redundant, and obscure. During this 75-minute webcast, Professor Ron Hofer will demonstrate effective writing techniques that enhance clarity and understanding. Judges attending this webcast will be able to: (1) avoid “institutional passives”, 2) lessen their reliance upon nominalizations in legal analysis, and 3) edit their drafts systematically. This webcast is also appropriate for law clerks and staff attorneys. Participants will be able to submit a writing sample for examination (anonymously) prior to the webcast.

 

 

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