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Continuing Legal Education
The Colorado Department of State is proud to host a series of free Continuing Legal Education seminars offering information and practical guidance on a wide variety of departmental functions. Each course has been approved for 1.0 general credit and will be held both in person and over Zoom. All courses are one hour and are scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
For those attending in person, the courses will take place at:
Colorado Department of State
Red Rocks Conference Room, 5th Floor
1700 Broadway
Denver, CO 80290
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Course schedule and registration links
Security Built into Colorado Elections - June 11, 2024
Security Built into Colorado Elections is a one-hour course that will walk attorneys step-by-step through Colorado’s election model. The course will discuss how Colorado election law protects the franchise – from when a voter registers to when their ballot is counted. Colorado’s interaction with the federal National Voter Registration Act and Help America Vote Act will be covered, as well as the state’s first-in-nation Risk-Limiting Audit which serves as a model to the rest of the country. Course attendees will leave the class with a better understanding of how Colorado protects their vote and the vote of their fellow Coloradans as we head into the important 2024 General Election.
Security Built into Colorado Elections presentation recording
Security Built into Elections presentation (PPTX)
What is Title Board? - July 11, 2024
What is Title Board? is a one-hour course designed to increase registered attorneys’ understanding of the Title Board process. The course focuses on practical guidance and best practices to manage the title board processes. The course will walk through the title board process from initial filing through a rehearing, outlining the statutory obligations and deadlines along the way. This course will cover filing deadlines, jurisdictional requirements, recent changes in the law, and common mistakes made. This course will be invaluable to anyone wanting to run or support a citizen-led initiative before the Title Board, an often misunderstood and confusing process.
What is Title Board? presentation recording
What is Title Board? presentation (PPTX)
Legal Considerations for Cybersecurity and Privacy - August 13, 2024
Legal Considerations for Cybersecurity and Privacy is a one-hour course that explores the legal implications of cybersecurity incidents, including data breaches and ransomware attacks. Relevant laws and regulations governing cybersecurity, the importance of cybersecurity for businesses, pros and cons of cyber insurance, and compliance with terms of use, cookies, privacy tracking, and accessibility requirements. Additionally, the course covers developing and implementing a cybersecurity program, protecting client and customer data, and staying informed about the latest threats and best practices.
Legal Considerations for Cybersecurity and Privacy presentation recording
Legal Considerations for Cybersecurity and Privacy presentation (PPTX)
Top 10 Violations of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts - September 12, 2024
Top 10 Violations of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) is a one-hour course. Attorneys will be presented with issues surrounding coercion and fraud, specifically as they relate to elder abuse and vulnerable clients. Finally, attorneys will receive resources to help them, or their staff, remain compliant with RULONA and to protect their clients.
Top 10 Violations of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts presentation recording
Top 10 Violations of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts presentation (PPTX)
The Purcell Principle - October 8, 2024
The Purcell Principle is a one-hour course discussing Purcell v. Gonzalez, one of, if not the most important elections-related case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in the past decade. The case itself was relatively unimportant, but the Court’s holding established what has become known as the Purcell Principle. This is the U.S. Supreme Court’s pronouncement to federal courts that they should avoid making substantive decisions regarding election rules or policies immediately preceding an election. The course will discuss the principle, its applications, its impact on elections, and more.
The Purcell Principle presentation recording
The Purcell Principle presentation (PPTX)
Public Data Fundamentals for Lawyers - November 14, 2024
Public Data Fundamentals for Lawyers is a one-hour course that will provide helpful information on the basic concept of public data, the current environment and availability of public data resources, useful examples of public data in action, and the considerations and precautions to take when using public data. As the availability, reliability, and utility of public data grows there is a recognized need to increase awareness and provide the public with resources to leverage the benefits of publicly available data. Whether an attorney works in the public sector or in private practice, this course is intended to make customers aware of the public data resources available at their fingertips.
Public Data Fundamentals for Lawyers recording
Public Data Fundamentals for Lawyers presentation (PPTX)
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Contact information
If you have any questions or require an accommodation, please contact Elliot Reaven at elliot.reaven@coloradosos.gov. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities and must be made seven days prior to the seminar.