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Connecticut MCLE
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Equity & Inclusion Confusion: Discrimination and Other Trending Employment Law Topics for Non-Employment Lawyers
Employment law is an important area of the legal system even for non-employment lawyers. This comprehensive CLE course will address the uniquely challenging issue of employee vs. independent contractor and the implications of how workers are classified. The course will summarize the various federal laws, including Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which govern... More Info
$291General Credit -
"Oh The Places We'll Go": Mediating With An Open Mind While Managing Expectations
Mediation/dispute resolution is a complex, challenging area of law. This CLE course will explain the mechanics of mediation and dispute resolution as well as address the various myths about the process. The course will attempt to advise participants on how to minimize reluctance to participation and the transparency it requires. The effectiveness of mediation in enabling parties to identify their ability to resolve conflicts, save significant litigation costs and grow both personally a... More Info
$291General Credit -
Search and Seizure Fundamentals
Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info
$552General Credits -
Immigration for the Extraordinary: O-1 and EB1-1
Whether in the US as an immigrant or not, those at the highest level attempting to find work in the US may be issued temporary work visas or green cards. This CLE course will present the regulatory standards and the evidence required for those petitioning for temporary work visas or green cards. The course will provide a detailed explanation of the three O-1 categories and briefly discuss the P-1 available to athletes. How to build a green card case as well as both the legal and practi... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Beginners Guide to Motion Practice
This comprehensive CLE course is designed for new attorneys as an introduction to Civil and Special Civil motion practice. The course will primarily focus on the three most common types of motions including: 1) Summary Judgment Motions 2) Various Discovery Motions 3) Motions to dismiss/Post judgment motions. The course will explain the process for implementing a motion practice strategy and its usefulness in providing the attorney with the direction and purpose o... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethics in Debt Collection Law
This CLE course will explain the ethical and liability traps that attorneys are subject to for those collecting and prosecuting consumer debts under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This course will explain the most common rules of professional responsibility that typically result in liability under the FDCPA. Presented by defense counsel with over 30 years of experience defending law firms against FDCPA allegations, the course will present the best approaches to avoidin... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Discovery, Evidence, and Motion Practice Under Section 1983 Police Liability
A successful police misconduct practice under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has three main issues at its core: 1) Discovery: This includes what law enforcement files are kept, a checklist of which ones should be requested by the plaintiff (including incident reports and investigations, officer personnel files, and Monell custom and policy related files) 2) Evidence: including 15 evidentiary issues, the admissibility of previous contact the plaintiff had with the police, prior officer discip... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching a Solution
Civil injury and insurance cases can be complicated to negotiate. This CLE course, presented by highly experienced settlement attorneys and negotiators, will outline the 10 most crucial points for successful negotiations. They will also explain the main reasons why settlements aren’t reached. Presenters will conclude with tips and strategies for improving your negotiating skills, and when and how to begin the process. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Being a DEIA Agent of Change in The Legal Workplace and Beyond
This introductory CLE course on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) offers a comprehensive legal overview of various related concepts and initiatives. The course will open with the definition and legal history of DEIA as well as some relevant background. Going as far back in history as the Civil War, the course will explain how the concepts in the modern understanding of DEIA evolved from the beginning of American history through the Civil Rights movement till today a... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Drafting the Bullet Proof Civil RICO Complaint
Prosecuting civil actions in Federal Court in situations where defendants engaged in criminal or even quasi-criminal behavior can be aided through Civil RICO complaints. Yet many federal judges are wary of Civil RICO cases and respond by creating OSC hearings or check lists to make sure that RICO claims are both legitimate and that they are pled properly. This CLE course will explain how to establish a ROCI complaint that holds up under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.... More Info
$291General Credit
