California MCLE - All Courses
This is a listing of CLE Courses for California. Please make your selection below of California CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
California MCLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a CLE provider accredited by the California State Bar, Provider #15390. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Offensive & Defensive Strategies in E-Discovery
A recent Lexis Nexis search for "sanctions" in Maryland revealed that there are over 4000 open civil cases where attorneys and their clients are facing sanctions issues. This is largely due to the predominance of electronic data for discovery, which require parties to provide detailed information about a client’s computer system including format of production, claw back provisions and preservation strategies. Attorneys discomfort over these procedures has led to the aforementioned upswing in san... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Hot Button Issues in Firearm Law
There is perhaps no other household possession that garners the attention of firearms. Considered by many to be a constitutional right and by others as an abuse of that same document, firearms have the distinction of being at once readily accessible in a vast majority of states and highly controlled in others. Regardless of where one stands on the issue of firearms, possession or sale of illegal arms can result in life changing consequences. This CLE course will explain the regulation of firearm... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Trust Owned Life Insurance (TOLI)
Just under half of the life insurance policies purchased between the early 80’s and 2003 were non-guaranteed universal life policies and of those, about a quarter are expected to lapse prematurely. This presents a serious crisis for life insurance policies, particularly those owned by trusts (TOLI). A premature lapse can cause grievous harm to those who are relying on the proceeds of those policies, and can result in suits against those who have mismanaged TOLI’s. This CLE course will... More Info
$291General Credit -
Charitable Planning: Evolving Perspectives
The very notion of philanthropy has evolved greatly in the past decade, but regardless of how charitable a person may be, there are still better and worse ways to provide funding for a cause. This CLE course will provide tips and strategies to advise client on the social and legal changes, as well as other issues, that affect charitable giving. More Info
$291General Credit -
Crowdfunding: Meeting Humanitarian Needs
Crowdfunding has become the go-to way to raise money for start-ups, causes and even individuals. But who is regulating these campaigns and what are the laws governing this approach? This CLE course will explain the legal and tax issues related to crowdfunding campaigns and provide the background and knowledge to advise those using crowdfunding campaigns on implementing them successfully, responsibly and within the confines of the law. More Info
$291General Credit -
Non-Tax Considerations of Estate Planning
Estate tax exemptions have had a dramatic impact on estate planning. Currently, very few decedents pay an estate tax and that will likely remain the case regardless of whether or not tax reform is enacted. This CLE course will address the wide-range of non-tax factors that affect estate planning. More Info
$291General Credit -
Labor and Employment Law Update: The Day of the $29.00 Hamburger is Coming!
Labor law is an ever-evolving field. This CLE course will provide you with all the recent updates and developments, both New York State and federal, on a variety of labor and employment issues such as New York State unemployment law, workers compensation, employee misclassification, and the New York Paid Family Leave Act. The course will also review the difference between employees and independent contractors and the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. Requires benefits, wage and hour updates, salary thre... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Getting the Deal Done: A Discussion of Common Pitfalls Facing Dealmakers When Negotiating Film and TV Deals
The smallest details can trip up even the most seasoned attorneys and case law is filled with examples of destroyed relationships, undone deals and expensive disputes resulting from lack of attention to common agreements. This CLE course will focus on some of the most prevalent legal and business pitfalls facing dealmakers, particularly those related to media figures such as producers, writers, directors and financiers. The course will review co-production agreements, including how to avoid gett... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5
While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Trust Yourself: A Basic Guide to Using Trust Accounts for Legal Fees
High volume practices, particularly those who accept smaller, flat fees for cases, will often choose to avoid depositing upfront fees into their trust accounts. Intended as a primer for newer practitioners, this CLE course will cover the basics if using trust accounts for legal fees and explain when and how unearned fees can be deposited into trust account when paid upfront. The course will explain the pros and cons of this practice and where to find additional rules and applicable information... More Info
$341Ethics Credit