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From Stable to Statute: Navigating Modern Issues in Equine Law - 2 CLE - June 9
The horse industry continues to evolve through new legislation, regulatory oversight, and emerging risk management concerns. This two-hour ICLEF program, presented by Gregg S. Gordon and Peter J. Sacopulos, offers attorneys a practical and insightful update on key developments shaping equestrian law in Indiana. Whether you represent owners, trainers, farms, insurers, or racing interests, this session will equip you with the latest legal insights affecting this unique and com


A.I. Increases Impact of Negotiation Skills
Does success at your job require top-notch negotiation skills?
Are you in sales, purchasing/procurement, business development or customer service? Are you a lawyer, business consultant, executive, investment banker, or private equity partner?
Does your job require you to attend internal or external meetings, perhaps with clients or potential clients, or involve presentations with your colleagues or bosses? Does a substantial portion of your job include personal interactions


Indiana Property Tax Institute 2026 - 6 CLE / 6 DLGF - May 28
Join us for the 26th annual Indiana Property Tax Institute, a premier event bringing together professionals in the field of property tax assessment, law, and administration. This year's seminar will feature comprehensive insights into key topics shaping the landscape of property taxation in Indiana.


Personal Tax Planning in a Changing Landscape:What Attorneys Need to Know Now! - 1 CLE / 1 CPE – Thursday, May 21
To give attorneys across practice areas a concise update they can use with clients immediately. Join Patrick H. Wanzer, CPA, CTRC, from Breakthrough Tax Resolution for this timely one hour webcast presentation.


Family & Civil Mediation 40-Hr. Training Courses
ICLEF's 40-Hour Family & Civil Mediation courses provide an excellent learning environment with practical experience in mediation. Each program has a professional & informative approach to the psychological, legal, and business aspects of mediation. This course provides the 40-hour instruction certified as appropriate for mediation training by the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education under the Indiana Trial Rule - ADR. The Family to Civil Crossover Training provi


Transitions & Transformations:Family Businesses & Estate Planning for Succession & Dissolution - 3 CLE - May 7
Family-owned businesses inevitably face moments of transition — whether through generational succession, ownership realignment, or dissolution. This practical, issue-driven program equips attorneys with the tools to help clients navigate those moments with foresight, precision, and minimal conflict. The content will utilize a hypothetical fact pattern to explore how thoughtful drafting, strategic planning, and tax awareness can transform potential disputes into orderly tran


Tax Traps in Divorce & Family Law Settlements - 1 CLE / 1 CPE - April 28
Family law practitioners (and general litigators) often encounter tax consequences that materially affect outcomes. Join Patrick H. Wanzer, CPA, CTRC, Breakthrough Tax Resolution for this one hour presentation that will address these tax matters!


3 Lessons from Japan
We just returned from a family trip to Japan, and I couldn’t help but consider some of the culturally different negotiation approaches – and the lessons we can learn from them.
Here are three. Of course, these are broad and general tendencies. And exceptions abound, especially on an individual level.


4 Effective Responses to Intimidation Tactics in Negotiation
I remember a time when I was a young lawyer. The opposing counsel, a managing partner at a prominent law firm, swore at me in front of my client. I was taken aback. I had simply requested documents that his associate had promised. My client had flown in to review these documents, which we were legally entitled to. Instead of complying, he chose to intimidate and embarrass me.


What To Do With Huge Bid Variations
We recently solicited bids to repaint our house from three residential painters/painting companies, all of whom came recommended by friends or family. We also requested bids for an upcoming home renovation. (Yes – our house needs some work!).
Despite having gone through this for similar projects 10-15 years ago, I was still surprised to receive a huge variation in the bids. In fact, some were almost twice as expensive as others.
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