‘Child Exploitation in the Digital Age’ focus of seminar

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Child Abuse Training Services Program (CATS) will present a day-long seminar, “Child Exploitation in the Digital Age: Investigation, Forensics, and More,” on Tuesday, June 30, in Rochester.

This training provides law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, and CPS investigators with a practical overview of the evolving landscape of computer-facilitated crimes involving child exploitation. Key topics include online grooming, digital forensics, and evidence collection.

Participants will gain insight into how commonly used apps, messaging platforms, cloud storage services, and social media are leveraged by offenders to target victims, conceal communications, and store illicit content. The training also explores investigative strategies for conducting online investigations, preserving electronic evidence, and drafting effective legal process.

In addition, attendees will examine the mindset and behaviors of offenders to better understand patterns of exploitation. The course includes a foundational overview of digital forensic principles, including evidence collection best practices, maintaining chain of custody, and key courtroom considerations—helping to support successful investigations and prosecutions.

The seminar is presented by the Michigan State Police – Livonia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

There is no charge for registration or materials.  To register for the webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.” Anyone with questions may email Jennifer at Doerrj@ miPaam.org.

‘Managing Dishonest or Difficult Clients’ focus of webinar

The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “When Clients Cross the Line: The Ethics of Managing Dishonest or Difficult Clients” Thursday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

When dishonesty or unreasonable client expectations surface, lawyers face ethical exposure. In this program, the faculty provides guidance for managing difficult clients and staying compliant. Attendees will learn how to identify essential guidelines for setting boundaries with clients, gain tips for balancing the duty of confidentiality and the duty of honesty and truthfulness, and more. 

Topics on the agenda include setting and maintaining boundaries with demanding clients; spotting and addressing client dishonesty; managing client disputes and other difficult interactions: communication tips; when and how to exit a case: permissive, mandatory, and noisy withdrawals

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book download, is $259. To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

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