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The recent Connelly and Huffman cases spotlighted critical tax and structural traps for buy-sell agreements—especially when funded by life insurance. In our latest blog post, check out a practitioner-friendly checklist to help avoid missteps.

Read the full article now: https://morethancle.ali-cle.org/buy-sell-agreements-after-connelly-and-huffman-top-10-dos-and-donts/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-A-BLOG-EPFBO2&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB237

Decades of dedication deserve a thoughtful transition. Equip yourself with the tools to build a succession plan that safeguards your clients, your firm, and your future. Check out our upcoming webcast, Succession Strategies for Lawyers: Planning for a Lasting Legacy.

https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Succession-Strategies-for-Lawyers-Planning-for-a-Lasting-Le-VCHM1001?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q2-CR-VCHM1001&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB236

Join Alex Gertsburg (Gertsburg Licata Co. LPA) for strategic insights and practical steps to ensure your practice—and your legacy—are in trusted hands.

Register today: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Succession-Strategies-for-Lawyers-Planning-for-a-Lasting-Le-VCHM1001?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q2-CR-VCHM1001&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB236

The U.S. Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” is no longer in the darkness. Once reserved for urgent, last-minute appeals, it now decides questions that shape elections, immigration policy, and public health, often without the full briefing or transparency of the Court’s merits docket. Check out our upcoming webcast, The Growing Influence of the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket.

https://www.ali-cle.org/course/The-Growing-Influence-of-the-Supreme-Courts-Shadow-Docket-VCHI0929?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-VCHI0929&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB234

Join William Baude (University of Chicago Law School) and Stephen I. Vladeck (Georgetown University Law Center) to get a deeper understanding of the Court’s emergency decision-making, and the tools to respond effectively.

Register today: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/The-Growing-Influence-of-the-Supreme-Courts-Shadow-Docket-VCHI0929?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-VCHI0929&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB234

In the high-stress world of law, anger is inevitable, but unmanaged emotions can undermine professionalism and well-being. Mindfulness practices offer powerful strategies to help legal professionals recognize, manage, and transform anger—clarifying values, enforcing boundaries, and navigating high-pressure situations with calm, clarity, and ethical integrity.

https://morethancle.ali-cle.org/understanding-anger-mindfulness-strategies-for-lawyers/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-A-BLOG-VCHJ0925&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB233

In our latest blog post, Claire E. Parsons (Bricker Graydon and Brilliant Legal Mind) explores how to understand anger and mindfulness strategies to manage strong emotions.

Read the full article now: https://morethancle.ali-cle.org/understanding-anger-mindfulness-strategies-for-lawyers/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-A-BLOG-VCHJ0925&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB233

Sale Extended! Take advantage of $100 off all ALI CLE webcasts and on demand courses — including live webcasts of our in-person programs. Use it on as many courses as you like as many times as you like. Enter coupon code SEPT25100 at checkout.

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High-conflict cases, emotional clients, or the pressures of advocacy can elevate anger for any lawyer. Left unmanaged, anger can undermine your effectiveness, professionalism, and well-being. Check out our upcoming webcast, Managing Anger: Mindfulness Practices for Lawyers.

https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Managing-Anger-Mindfulness-Practices-for-Lawyers-VCHJ0925?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-VCHJ0925&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB230

Join Claire E. Parsons (Bricker Graydon) to explore how mindfulness can help lawyers recognize, manage, and skillfully respond to anger while preserving both ethics and clarity

Register today: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Managing-Anger-Mindfulness-Practices-for-Lawyers-VCHJ0925?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-VCHJ0925&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB230

Take advantage of $100 off all ALI CLE webcasts and on demand courses — including live webcasts of our in-person programs. Use it on as many courses as you like as many times as you like. Enter coupon code SEPT25100 at checkout.

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From investor-backed law firms to generative AI, today’s traditional law practice model is facing significant disruption. Regulatory reforms and economic drivers are opening the door to nonlawyer ownership, alternative business structures, and cross-disciplinary delivery of legal services. Check out our upcoming webcast, Law Firm, Disrupted: Using Alternate Business Structures to Deliver Legal Services.

https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Law-Firm-Disrupted-Using-Alternate-Business-Structures-to-VCHM0915?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-VCHM0915&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB228

Join Lucian T. Pera (Adams & Reese LLP) and Trisha M. Rich (Holland & Knight) to stay on top of legal services reform and how these innovations may impact your own practice.

Register today: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Law-Firm-Disrupted-Using-Alternate-Business-Structures-to-VCHM0915?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-VCHM0915&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB228

Special thanks to Epiq, Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation, and Rebuttal PR, sponsors of the upcoming MDL in Motion: Evolving Practices, Emerging Leaders, and Reform. Thank you for helping make this must-attend event possible!

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This conference brings together an unparalleled lineup of renowned judges, influential thought leaders, and rising professionals to explore the evolution, challenges, and future of MDL practice. Gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on judicial decision-making, the pivotal role of special masters, the next generation of MDL leadership, and the ongoing push for reform. Connect directly with the voices driving change, sharpen your expertise, and stay ahead in one of the legal profession’s most challenging and evolving fields.

Don't miss out, register now for MDL in Motion: Evolving Practices, Emerging Leaders, and Reform: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/CH203?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-MDL-CH203&utm_content=sponsor_post&mktgattid=FB227

Special thanks to Verus LLC and Williams & Connolly LLP, sponsors of the upcoming MDL in Motion: Evolving Practices, Emerging Leaders, and Reform. Thank you for helping make this must-attend event possible!

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This conference brings together an unparalleled lineup of renowned judges, influential thought leaders, and rising professionals to explore the evolution, challenges, and future of MDL practice. Gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on judicial decision-making, the pivotal role of special masters, the next generation of MDL leadership, and the ongoing push for reform. Connect directly with the voices driving change, sharpen your expertise, and stay ahead in one of the legal profession’s most challenging and evolving fields.

Don't miss out, register now for MDL in Motion: Evolving Practices, Emerging Leaders, and Reform: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/CH203?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-MDL-CH203&utm_content=sponsor_post&mktgattid=FB226

A statement of work (SOW) is one of the most important, yet often neglected, contract documents. Your clients depend on you to responsibly negotiate, review, and draft obligations and expectations that are legally sound and tailored to meet the requirements of the project.

https://morethancle.ali-cle.org/drafting-statements-of-work-create-successful-terms-and-conditions/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-A-BLOG-VCHA0916&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB225

Check out our upcoming webcast, Drafting Statements of Work: Create Successful Terms and Conditions, on September 16, 2025. Join Michael R. Overly and Ashley M. Kennedy (Foley & Lardner LLP) to get an in-depth exploration of essential SOW components and best practices.

Check out our blog for more information: https://morethancle.ali-cle.org/drafting-statements-of-work-create-successful-terms-and-conditions/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-A-BLOG-VCHA0916&utm_content=post&mktgattid=FB225

Special thanks to BrownGreer and Jones Day, sponsors of the upcoming MDL in Motion: Evolving Practices, Emerging Leaders, and Reform. Thank you for helping make this must-attend event possible!

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This conference brings together an unparalleled lineup of renowned judges, influential thought leaders, and rising professionals to explore the evolution, challenges, and future of MDL practice. Gain behind-the-scenes perspectives on judicial decision-making, the pivotal role of special masters, the next generation of MDL leadership, and the ongoing push for reform. Connect directly with the voices driving change, sharpen your expertise, and stay ahead in one of the legal profession’s most challenging and evolving fields.

Don't miss out, register now for MDL in Motion: Evolving Practices, Emerging Leaders, and Reform: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/CH203?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=FY26Q1-CR-MDL-CH203&utm_content=sponsor_post&mktgattid=FB224