Employment law continues to evolve rapidly across the United States, shaped by shifting regulations, judicial interpretations, and workplace dynamics. Plaintiff-side attorneys must navigate complex legal frameworks while building compelling cases that advocate for employee rights.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of employment law best practices, including case intake and evaluation, discovery strategy, evidentiary standards, and ethical considerations in client representation. Participants will explore real-world litigation scenarios involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour claims, and wrongful termination.

Special attention is given to jurisdictional differences in employment law and CLE requirements, demonstrating how credits and compliance obligations may vary depending on the state in which an attorney is licensed.

By combining practical litigation strategy with compliance and ethics, this course equips attorneys with the tools needed to effectively represent clients and succeed in today’s legal landscape.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify key legal frameworks governing employment law claims across jurisdictions
• Evaluate and structure strong plaintiff-side cases from intake through resolution
• Apply effective discovery and evidentiary strategies in employment litigation
• Navigate ethical considerations in client advocacy and case management
• Interpret and comply with state-specific CLE and professional responsibility requirements

Description

Infectious diseases remain one of the most pressing challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. Advances in artificial intelligence and digital health tools are creating new opportunities to detect outbreaks earlier, improve diagnostic accuracy, and personalize patient care. Yet these innovations also raise critical questions around data privacy, bias, and the need for equitable access to technology.

Hosted by the International Medical and Scientific Association (IMSC), this session brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and public health experts to:

• Explore AI-driven innovations in infectious disease detection, monitoring, and treatment.

• Examine lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how technology can strengthen preparedness for future outbreaks.

• Discuss ethical and equity considerations when deploying AI in diverse healthcare settings.

• Provide actionable strategies for integrating new tools into practice without compromising patient trust or safety.

By the end of the webinar, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how infectious disease management is evolving and leave with practical approaches for responsibly implementing technology in their clinical or research practice.

Speaker Disclosures

Dr. Amy Smith

• Financial Relationships: Dr. Smith has disclosed no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

• Non-Financial Relationships: Dr. Smith has disclosed no non-financial interests relevant to the content of this activity.

Dr. Evelyn Dodge

• Financial Relationships: Dr. Dodge has disclosed no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

• Non-Financial Relationships: Dr. Dodge has disclosed no non-financial interests relevant to the content of this activity.

The International Clinical Medicine Certification (ICMC) Exam Prep Series is a structured learning program designed to help clinicians review key medical concepts, strengthen clinical reasoning, and prepare for certification.

Across five instructor-led webinars, participants will review major clinical domains tested on the certification exam, including diagnostic reasoning, pharmacology, infectious disease, and emerging medical technologies.

Participants may register for the complete exam preparation series or enroll in individual sessions based on their study needs.

Learners who complete all sessions and pass the final assessment will earn the ICMC Exam Preparation Certificate.

Cremation has become the most common form of disposition in the United States, bringing new operational, regulatory, and ethical considerations for funeral service professionals.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of cremation best practices, including legal requirements, chain-of-custody procedures, documentation standards, and ethical decision-making when working with families. Participants will explore real-world scenarios involving authorization, identification protocols, and regulatory compliance.

Because cremation regulations and continuing education requirements vary widely across jurisdictions, this course demonstrates how CE credit can be configured differently depending on the state in which a funeral director is licensed.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain key regulatory requirements governing cremation services
• Implement proper chain-of-custody and identification procedures
• Apply ethical frameworks to complex cremation scenarios
• Maintain compliance with state-specific professional standards

This presentation reviews emerging therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS), focusing on novel treatment approaches beyond disease-modifying agents. We discuss the potential of remyelination strategies, neuroprotective therapies, and immune-modulating agents in slowing disease progression and improving clinical outcomes for MS patients.

This presentation explores the role of neuroimaging biomarkers in the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. We discuss advanced imaging techniques such as PET-CT, MRI, and amyloid imaging, and their utility in identifying preclinical and prodromal stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Delve into the latest research and therapeutic innovations in neurology, covering advancements in deep brain stimulation, neuroimaging biomarkers, and emerging therapies for neurological disorders.

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, yet many modifiable risk factors can be identified before symptoms develop. Routine assessment of blood pressure, lipid levels, glycemic status, lifestyle factors, and family history provides an opportunity for clinicians to recognize elevated cardiovascular risk and initiate preventive interventions earlier.

Purpose: This quality-improvement initiative evaluated whether implementation of a standardized cardiovascular risk-screening protocol in an outpatient primary care setting could increase identification of patients at elevated risk and improve initiation of appropriate preventive care.

Results: A total of 1,240 adult patients were evaluated using the standardized screening protocol over a six-month period. Twenty-eight percent were identified as having previously unrecognized moderate-to-high cardiovascular risk. Among these patients, 72% received a documented lifestyle intervention, medication adjustment, additional diagnostic testing, or referral for follow-up care. Documentation of cardiovascular risk assessment increased from 46% before implementation to 87% following implementation of the protocol.

Conclusion: Standardized cardiovascular risk screening can help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from earlier preventive intervention. Incorporating structured risk assessment into routine care improved documentation and increased initiation of evidence-based preventive strategies. Early identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors may ultimately reduce preventable cardiovascular events and improve long-term patient outcomes.

• Identify key modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
• Describe the role of standardized cardiovascular risk screening in identifying patients who may benefit from early intervention.
• Apply evidence-based cardiovascular risk assessment strategies within routine clinical practice.
• Evaluate appropriate preventive interventions for patients identified as having moderate-to-high cardiovascular risk.
• Develop strategies for incorporating structured cardiovascular risk assessment and follow-up into outpatient care workflows.

Creating a strong safety culture takes more than policies, procedures, and compliance checklists. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can move beyond the basics to create an environment where safety is embedded into everyday decision-making.

What You’ll Learn

Attendees will explore how the following elements work together to strengthen safety performance:

• Leadership — setting expectations and modeling safe behaviors
• Communication — creating clear, consistent safety messaging
• Training — reinforcing knowledge through ongoing education
• Employee Engagement — encouraging shared ownership and accountability

Moving From Compliance to Culture

We’ll also discuss practical approaches for:

• Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Reinforcing positive safety behaviors
• Encouraging continuous learning
• Building long-term organizational accountability

Take away practical ideas you can use to help make safety a shared responsibility—not just a requirement.