Illinois MCLE - Insurance Law Courses
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Nuts and Bolts of Social Security Disability Law
This CLE course offers a comprehensive guide to launching a practice in Social Security Disability Law. Designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical tools, this course enables you to confidently start your practice right away. Topics covered include every critical stage of the process: client intake, initial claims, reconsiderations, hearings, and appeals. Gain practical insights and expert advice to navigate each step and provide effective representation in Social... More Info
$291General Credit -
Understanding Medicaid: Guidelines, Applications, and Recovery Processes
This CLE program offers a comprehensive exploration of Medicaid, designed to equip attorneys with essential knowledge and skills. The course will begin by examining the history of Medicaid, providing a foundation for understanding its development and current role within the U.S. healthcare system. The presenter will then delve into the key features of Medicaid, with a particular focus on the appeals process. The program will cover the utilization of Medicaid for long-term nursing care,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Making Them Pay: Collecting Judgments in Personal Injury Cases in Excess of Available Insurance
Winning a significant civil case is a major achievement, but when the judgment surpasses the available insurance coverage, it can lead to complex challenges. Personal injury attorneys must grasp the essentials of collection law to ensure they can effectively convert a judgment into actual payment, maximizing the financial outcome for both their clients and themselves. This CLE course covers practical strategies for enhancing your ability to collect on judgments, including both straight... More Info
$291General Credit -
Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts
As seniors age, they may face urgent needs for long-term nursing home care without having sufficient private funds or long-term care insurance to cover the costs. Often, their primary asset is their home, leading to the misconception that selling it and using the proceeds for care is the only solution. This CLE course will explore strategies to preserve this valuable asset for the Medicaid applicant and their loved ones. We will delve into the benefits of exempt transfers and the use o... More Info
$291General Credit -
Filing Social Security Disability Appeals in Federal Court
Filing a Social Security case in Federal Court can be a challenging endeavor, with stringent prerequisites and a narrow filing window. This comprehensive course is designed to demystify the process and equip you with the skills to evaluate your case's viability, adhere to court protocols, and craft persuasive briefs. Topics discussed include: Assess whether filing in the United States District Court is appropriate for your case. Identify the correct District Court for your filing.... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Understanding Financial Solutions While Planning for Possible Long-term Care
This CLE course offers a detailed examination of strategies for safeguarding a client's assets while preparing for the potential need for long-term care, whether in a facility or at home, through Medicaid. Participants will gain insights into the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, a legal structure allowing clients to transfer property and financial assets while still qualifying for government benefits. The settlor (the person who establishes the trust) can continue to live in their home,... More Info
$291General Credit -
How Magnuson-Moss and UCC Article 2 Apply to Car Warranty Claims: Dealing with Lemons
Lemon law cases have a logic all their own. This CLE course will provide general practitioners with the basic legal concepts necessary to litigate a lemon law case. The course will present express and implied warranties, both under state laws and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, as well as state Lemon Laws and fraud and state consumer fraud acts. Participants will be advised of the basic conceptual tools to handle these types of cases. More Info
$291General Credit -
The SSA Disability Sequential Evaluation Process
Explore the intricacies of the Social Security Disability Sequential Evaluation Process (SEP) through this comprehensive CLE course. Delve into the five-step evaluative procedure employed by Social Security to determine eligibility for disability benefits. Gain insights into the inner workings of the process, understanding the requisite evidence essential for progressing through each stage. Uncover the potential pitfalls, as we discuss whether a case can be lost at any of the five crucial step... More Info
$291General Credit -
Pitfalls In The SSA Disability Process: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
Navigating the Social Security Disability process provides a unique opportunity for your client to articulate their narrative in the pursuit of disability benefits. Despite the potential for this journey to be disorderly, exasperating, and occasionally unexpected, this CLE course equips you with practical insights to effectively manage challenges that may arise. Explore strategies for addressing instances where clients inadvertently compromise their case through statements in medical r... More Info
$291General Credit -
Negotiating the Serious and Catastrophic Injury Case
This CLE course, presented by highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, will address the negotiation and preparation for catastrophic injury cases. The cases presented will require sophisticated, organized preparation and must address essential questions such as how to utilize medical personnel who worked on the case, their purpose in negotiating the case and the other experts needed to address the damages claim. The course will also present negotiations for future d... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Insurance Coverage Issues Involving General Liability
Offering a basic overview of Insurance Coverage Litigation, the informative CLE course will address the main steps and overall process that should be taken by both insurers and insured. The course will specifically deal with instances where a claim has matured into a declaratory judgement action and will address litigation consideration from the very start of coverage litigation through the initial phases. More Info
$291General Credit -
Learning The Basics of Conducting a Social Security Disability Case
This informative CLE course will provide you with everything you need to know to prove the disability of a client, all the steps leading to a hearing and how to prepare, The course will review the different disability programs and their eligibility requirements. The course will also explain how the Social Security Administration defines disability as well as how to determine the correct application to process and what the application process is like. Appeals for applications that are... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Social Security Disability 101: What Attorneys Need to Know From Beginning to End
Social Security Disability Practice contains within it a complex web of processes, challenges and analysis in order to successfully secure benefits for disabled individuals. This CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the area, including an in-depth examination of the process, the various issues that may arise and how to present effective solutions. The course will offer critical insights into managing the complexities of Social Security Disability, and providing the skill... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Interplay Between Working and SSA Disability
How does the Social Security Disability Program resolve benefit eligibility with those who continue to work? Can you retain your benefits even if you continue working? Presented by Freddie Effinger, attorney and owner of Effinger Law, LLC and practitioner with over 13 years’ experience in disability law work, this CLE course explains these issues as well as the “Ticket to Work” program and its impact on those who seek to test their ability to work without losing their disability benef... More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Prepare for Long-Term Care Costs
The demographics of aging has an impact on many areas of law, including insurance law. This CLE course will discuss the impact on wealth transfer as well as other issues that arise from using long-term care insurance to provide for aging individuals. The course will address the various tax opportunities available to business owners who seek to protect themselves and their families by leveraging their businesses. The course will also cover Medicaid planning and other products that addre... More Info
$291General Credit -
Building a Case to Best Serve the Client: Mediation and Arbitration of Multi-Party Construction Law Claims
This informative CLE will address a variety of issues related to the challenges presented in Multi-Party Construction Litigation cases. The course will explain how to best prepare a client/carrier for mediation and offer tips for use of documents. The course will also explain how to use a well-drafted mediation statement in order to prepare the mediator for the challenges presented by the matter at hand. Strategies for offers of settlement, as well as some hybrid options for money and... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Basic Overview of Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law
Offering a comprehensive overview of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act, this informative CLE course will help attorneys navigate the many complexities of filing a worker’s compensation claim in the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation. The course will present information relevant to applicable affirmative defenses as well as how to determine the eventual outcome of a case that is brought before the Tennessee Court of Workers’... More Info
$552General Credits -
You Won! Now What? Collecting Civil Judgments Under Illinois Law
Even if you successfully prosecute a civil case to judgement, clients aren’t typically satisfied unless they receive money at the end of a case. This is particularly important for attorneys who work on the basis of contingent fees. In cases where a judgement debtor does not have insurance, or when the judgment exceeds its limits, it’s critical to understand collection law to ensure that everyone, including you, is paid in the end. This CLE course will present the basics of a collection... More Info
$291General Credit -
Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide
Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Representing the Personal Injury Plaintiff: How The Sausage is Made
Filled with practical information on how to best represent a plaintiff in a personal injury case, this CLE course will help you present the process to clients in terms they can understand and offer tips and strategies for avoiding potential pitfalls. The course will provide detailed instructions on how to make the financial aspects of a case work in your client’s favor, setting client expectations and how to actually get damage compensation from insurance companies. More Info
$552.5General Credits -
Advance Depositions: Strategies for Taking Depositions in Insurance Bad Faith Cases
With a focus on the perspective of the plaintiff/insured, this CLE course will present effective techniques for taking depositions in insurance bad faith cases. Presented by esteemed and experienced attorneys, the course will address who to take depositions from and when to take them, as well as questions for key witnesses, what to be asked in advance and what should wait for trial. The course will also explain how to set up insurance company witnesses for cross-examination. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Truck Accident Litigation In a Nutshell
Truck accident litigation is an important and complex area of law. This CLE course will provide a complete overview of the issue including those covered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, liabilities, statutory employment, and potential defenses in accidents that involve: Trucking company conduct Driver conduct Loading and unloading Intermodal transportation Underride collisions Forklift operations Driver fatigue FAAAA preemption Commercial motor vehicle insurance L... More Info
$552General Credits -
Rudiments of Social Security Disability Practice
Establishing adult and childhood disability is a necessity for Social Security claims. This CLE course will offer a straightforward approach to going through the steps required to establish adult and childhood disability in accordance with the Social Security Agency. The course will explain each step and the Agency’s expectation of how they will be addressed and provide additional tips and strategies derived from over 25 years of adjudications in the subject area. Practical advice and... More Info
$291General Credit -
Cyber Security and Cyber Breach: What Lawyers and Their Law Firms Need to Know Now
This CLE program will explore the issues surrounding cyber security, the potential consequences of a cyber breach, and the ethical considerations that accompany such an event. With over 50 state laws in the United States concerning data privacy and security, companies must understand what legal and ethical obligations their business and clients have when it comes to personal information. The Federal Trade Commission also keeps an eye on companies to make sure that they are following th... More Info
$291General Credit -
Overview of Social Security’s Decision Making Process
This CLE course will offer a comprehensive understanding of how Social Security determines if a person is eligible for disability benefits. The course will not only explain how disability is defined and assessed but will also present the disability analysis process used by adjudicators to evaluate if the requirements have been met. The course will walk you through the procedural steps of the claim process and ensure that you have all of the basic information needed to formulate an argu... More Info
$552General Credits -
The New Wave of Benzene Litigation: Class Actions
Traditionally, the plaintiffs in benzene personal injury litigation have alleged that their use of paints, solvents, varnishes, and other petroleum-based products caused them to develop blood cancers. When in 2021, benzene was found in deodorants, sunscreens, and other personal care products, consumer class action cases were filed in federal district courts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, California, and Ore... More Info
$291General Credit -
Weaponizing Rule 1.7 Against Insurance Defense Counsel
Throughout the country, liability insurers defend their policyholders against liability disputes. To do so, they hire pre-approved panel of defense counsel with two goals: 1) To protect the insurer’s interests as potential indemnitor, and 2) To represent the policyholder as a party to a liability dispute The Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7 impose six prongs of ethical prohibitions and permissions on counsel, each of which is investigated and analyzed to ensure compliance. This i... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
Due Diligence Under The 33 Act: Avoid Disasters in the Middle of an IPO
This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of what lawyers and bankers confront during the marketing and distribution process of IPO’s. The course will address potential pitfalls and issues that may arise and provide real-life examples of the many hurdles that could potentially jeopardize your success. Learn about what faces you in the IPO underwriting process and ensure yours and your client's success by anticipating problems and acting strategically. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Hot Topics and Trends in Employment Law
Presenting updates from the dynamic and constantly evolving area of nation-wide employment laws and EPL trends, this CLE course will review the past year’s most important developments as well as new legislation and trends that will impact employment law in the years to come. The course will address the interplay between the FMLA, ADA, and OSHA as they relate to COVID claims, the “me too” period’s impact on confidentiality clauses, laws pertaining to medical marijuana and accommodation... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Don’t Get Caught Without A Contractor’s License: The Downfalls and Damages of Working Without a License
Violating license requirements can have serious consequences for contractors. The penalties tend to be severe and do not allow for equitable remedies. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of the rules in California and explain the consequences for contractors operating without one. The course will review the purpose of the licensing laws and how they are applied to contractors and those who perform construction services as well as exemptions to applicability. Recent case law c... More Info
$291General Credit -
Labor and Employment Law Update: What’s New and What’s Next
This informative CLE course will present updates and developments to both New York State and Federal labor and employment laws. The course will address the latest requirements resulting from COVID, as well as unemployment insurance related to 1099’s, discrimination, sick leave, updates to hour and wage laws, workers’ compensation issues, electronic monitoring, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, arbitration agreements and other tips and strategies for navigating these complexi... More Info
$291General Credit -
Variable Products & Retirement Planning
Presented by FINRA staff and industry practitioners, this CLE course will explain variable and retirement planning productions including how to create a variable product communication with respect to content and performance. Select topics such as supplemental hypothetical illustrations, comparisons and complexity of investment options and contracts will be addressed as will the importance of audience/context, substantiating claims, and disclosure. A successful review process and an und... More Info
$291General Credit -
Advertising Compliance Bootcamp: Select Topics
This CLE course will address the issues of content violations, disclosure and performance standards of SEC Rules. The course will also explain the current standards for variable insurance product communications, and offer expert guidance as they relate to options communications, rankings presentations, and the fundamental concepts of digital communications such as social media. The course will ensure you understand how to comply with FINRA Rule 2210’s content standards and can apply th... More Info
$291General Credit -
Navigating SaaS Contracts: Top Tips for Reducing Risk
This timely CLE course will present a comprehensive look at emerging data privacy laws, particularly as they relate to the impact on SaaS contracts. The importance of these laws in the wake of data leaks and breaches cannot be overstated, particularly with regards to SaaS. The course will provide tips and strategies for drafting allocation clauses and offer a thorough look at two of the most critical clauses - indemnification and limitation of liability – from both the vendor and custo... More Info
$291General Credit -
Force Majeure: Constant Contingency In Turbulent Times
It seems that every day there is a new emergency, from global to local. Pandemics, war, government overhaul, riot, global warming – all of these touch upon the always present but little regarded Force Majeure clause in contracts. This informative CLE course will address Force Majeure from the practical view of contractual verbiage or absence, qualifying events, transactional contests and effects. The course will also address the impact of common law as well as court decisions and statu... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Secure ACT: Five Key Considerations
This CLE course will explain the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement) and its impact on the nation’s retirement system. The course will address the five main focus areas of the SECURE Act and how, as an attorney, the law may affect your financial plan. The course will cover topics such as the new age requirements for RMD’s and age limitations on traditional IRA’s, distribution options for beneficiaries, flexibility and options with regards to 529 p... More Info
$291General Credit -
Estate Planning for Attorneys Who Help Business Owners
Clients who own small businesses have particular needs and concerns with regards to estate planning. This CLE course will prepare estate planning attorneys to serve those clients as part of their overall estate planning. The course will go far beyond the issue of wills and delve into operations, employees, customers, vendors, leases, licenses and a slew of other issues as part of their estate plan. The course will assist attorneys in managing their clients’ expectations as well... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Managing FMLA Leaves of Absence
This comprehensive CLE course will offer an in-depth understanding of leave of absences with regards to FMLA compliance. A legalistic and complex set of laws, this CLE course will offer a step-by-step guide to understanding the requirements set forth in the FMLA relating to leave of absences. The course will also present a detailed plan of action for when employees are out on a leave of absence to ensure legal compliance. The course will also tips and strategies to: Understand w... More Info
$291General Credit -
What Every Practitioner Needs to Know about Property and Business Interruption Appraisals: A Unique ADR Forum
Insurance coverage has always been big business, and with catastrophic global events such as hurricanes and wildfires becoming more common, it is even more so. This CLE course will address how to manage situations in which a property or business interruption claim cannot be settled. The course will offer concrete alternatives to litigation, particularly given that insurance policies require parties on both sides to resolve their dispute in Appraisal over the value of loss and damage, which is un... More Info
$291General Credit -
Post Disaster Insurance Resolution
Losing your home or business can feel like an irrecoverable loss. And on top of everything, there are thousands of decisions that need to be made in the wake of such a tragedy. This CLE course will help attorneys to better advise property owners throughout the insurance claim process. The course will offer a comprehensive understanding of the many opportunities and challenges as they restore their property and livelihood. The course will present a detailed overview of recovery in the s... More Info
$291General Credit -
Winning Dog Bite Cases for Plaintiffs and Defense Tactics
Surprisingly, dog bite cases are more common than one would think. This CLE course will offer tips and strategies for successfully litigating dog bite cases. The course, presented by a former prosecutor turned personal trial attorney, will explain the different types of dog bite victims, with a special focus on child victims and address the potential pitfalls one might face in these cases. The issue of presenting damages, preserving evidence will be presented. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases
Statutory liens are part of every personal injury case. Known as “leeches” in the industry, these are often state-specific. This CLE course, designed for practiced as well as new attorneys, will approach the issue from a general standpoint and will focus primarily on those typically encountered in standard practice. The course will address ERISA, Medicaid, and Medicare and will offer a topical outline as well as reference to the continually updated manuals that are most helpful... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts
This CLE course will offer insight regarding the issues that attorneys should consider when drafting construction contracts. The course will review: Drafting Mechanics Liens Delay Damages Termination Liquidated vs. Actual Damages Material Escalation Costs Change Orders Insurance Bonds Dispute Resolution More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Securing Social Security Disability Benefits
As technology advances, everyone must adjust and that includes attorneys. With the Social Security Administration shifting services to the internet, including those that enable securing benefits, attorneys are now able to represent clients across the country. This CLE course will review the current process for securing Social Security benefits and explore what makes a successful case. More Info
$552General Credits -
Cyber Security Compliance Trifecta: Recent Revisions to Three Important Security & Privacy Standards
Both large and small companies have been faced with increasing cybersecurity compliance concerns. This informative CLE course will review the standards and requirements revisions published recently, which have broad implications for cybersecurity compliance. These include the Spec. Pub 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations), released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the PCI-DSS 4.0 published by the Payment Card Indu... More Info
$291General Credit -
What Happens To Your Practice If You Die Or Become Disabled
No one wants to think about the possibility of tragedy but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. What will happen to your practice if you become disabled or pass away? Have you dealt with the practicalities? This CLE course will offer preventative steps to ethically comply with client obligations as well ensure your family is protected and the value of practice recovered. Designed primarily for small or solo firms, the course will raise awareness and make sure you are prepared in... More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits -
Split-Dollar Life Insurance Planning After the Levine Case
In Marion Levine v. Commr. 158 T.C., a resounding victory was recently given to a taxpayer who pursued what many view as an aggressive spit-dollar life insurance plan for the purpose of minimizing estate taxes. This CLE course will explain the case and split-dollar planning as well as review prior cases that were decided against other taxpayers who used similar techniques. The course will explain what the taxpayer did right in the Levine case, the mistakes made in prior cases and how a... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Evaluating and Negotiating Insurance Bad Faith Cases
Settlement is often the method to resolve insurance bad faith cases, but the distinctive nature of these claims makes their value difficult to assess. This CLE course will explain the considerations that are critical for both policyholders and insurance companies to be aware of when attempting to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. The course will be presented by attorneys with years of knowledge and experience in successful resolution of bad faith insurance cases. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Business Interruption Coverage Post-Covid: Property and Business Interruption Claims and Forensic Accounting
Income losses from COVID-19 are a continued problem in industries throughout the US. Many, whether private organizations or public entities, have employed their Business Interruption insurance policy to offset the loss. This CLE course will present the current state of insurance claims for such interruptions and explain how to prepare, present and support a lost income claim. The course, presented by experienced professionals in the field of business interruption insurance, wil... More Info
$291General Credit -
Navigating New York State No-Fault (PIP) Insurance Coverage: A Claimant Perspective
With insurance companies resisting paying claims, the no-fault regulations are coming under increased scrutiny. This CLE course will explain the New York State no-fault insurance systems and the difficulties in navigating it. The course will simplify the complexities by explaining fee schedule changes, examining no-fault cases, and presenting how to file successful arbitration and defend examinations under oath. More Info
$291General Credit -
Update on ERISA: Governed Disability, Life and Health Benefit Claims
ERISA laws seem to be constantly evolving as is their relevance to the scope of their relationship to disability, life and health benefits as resolved by the courts. This CLE course will address the multitude of issues from benefit denials to pre-litigation appeals to the most recent rulings on the scope and standard of judicial review in ERISA claims. The course will also offer insight on developments in litigation involving hot topics in medical treatment, accidental death, disabilit... More Info
$291General Credit -
Key Issues in Presenting Expert Testimony in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases
The reasonableness of a claims adjuster’s conduct is often commented upon by other claim adjusters in bad faith litigation. Similarly underwriters are often used as experts in coverage litigation on underwriting specific risks and the interpretation and intent of policy provisions. But using these types of experts come with some degree of risk as their credibility could be attacked on the basis of previous testimony, relationships with insurance companies or limitations of their experience.... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Intriguing Insurance and Related Issues
Based on ripped from the headlines cases, this CLE course focuses on issues that are brewing or have been the source of recent headlines but remain unresolved. The course will identify specific areas of insurance and related laws that presenter Guy Kornblum maintains will be crucial in the future. The course thereby serves as a compass to direct you to the coming year and provide insights in advance – a “heads up” approach to practicing insurance law. More Info
$291General Credit -
Issues Unique to Litigating Long Term Disability Insurance Claims
Litigating long-term disability insurance claims is a complex operation. No two are alike. This CLE course will explain frequently encountered issues during this process and focus on the three main topics in the litigation of such claims including the legal and medical issues, subjective disabilities and surveillance and social media. The course will also address vocational issues that arise in disability insurance litigation such as earnings requirements, job analysis and the proper use of vo... More Info
$291General Credit -
Basics of Social Security Disability Practice What Should You Expect
Considering adding Social Security disability claimant representation to your practice? This CLE course, presented by 25 veteran in the field Jonathan Ginsberg, will explain how to identify solid cases, which ones to avoid, the timeline for cases and the three theories of disability that apply in all cases. Recent changes to the hearing process as a result of COVID-19 will be explained as will practical considerations on the pros and cons of Social Security practices. Tips and strategies for p... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
The Business Uses of Life Insurance
Offering a complete overview on life insurance, this CLE course will cover insurable interest, common riders and term vs. permanent. The topic of underwriting and the various types of insurance companies as well as buy/sell agreements, key persons, group whole life, retirement and executive bonus plans and whole life insurance as a business asset will all be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
Defending Construction Claims in the Workers’ Compensation Arena: The Nuts and Bolts
This CLE course focuses on the defense of a construction claim. It provides information on some basic legal principles but is heavier on practical litigation tips. The course covers coverage issues, accidental versus occupational claims, date of disablement, date of contraction, §44 apportionment, and § 56 liability. More Info
$291General Credit -
Advanced Strategies for Negotiating Claims with Insurance Companies
Negotiating a personal injury settlement with an insurance company can be tricky business. This comprehensive CLE course will present time-tested strategies from experienced practitioners. Crafting powerful demand letters, recognizing bad faith agreements and how to set the tone from the start of the negotiations as well as balancing between building relationships and hardball tactics will be discussed. The course will also address quantifying pain and suffering in the form of damages,... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Bad Faith Insurance Law in California
This CLE course will offer a complete introduction to bad faith insurance law in California. The course will explain the basic principles behind both the presentation and defense of claims related to wrongful denial of insurance benefits and the case law and regulations specific to California. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Basics of Asset Protection
Asset protection strategies take many forms including insurance, gifting and retirement planning. This CLE course will present the benefits of these types of asset protection as well as single member LLC’s and Charging Order Protection entities such as Limited Partnerships and LLC’s. The course will also offer a comparative analysis of Domestic cs. International Asset Protection Trusts. More Info
$291General Credit -
Hook, Line and Sinker: Tackling More Challenging Disability Cases
Adults and children with medical determinable impairment which prevents them for work or standard functioning for over 12 months are eligible for specific benefits from the Social Security Administration. This CLE course will explain the less known but very important benefits for children, widows and widowers, disabled adults and all those with a history of complications. The course will also present practical tips on how to address complex issues without jeopardizing your case. More Info
$291General Credit -
ERISA Claim Appeals
Pre-litigation appeals of benefit denials in ERISA cases are typically considered mandatory. This CLE course will present how these claim appeals may be the key to success or failure in litigation, and yet many claimants and plan administrators often undervalue their importance. This course will examine the purpose and origin of claim appeals as well as the standard regulations that apply to their use. The course will also present cases that have shaped how claim appeals are dealt with. More Info
$291General Credit -
Evolving Risks of COVID-19: Coverage Implications, Recent Litigation and the Legislative Landscape
COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented financial losses throughout the US. With most industries facing uncertain times with regards to the degree of the losses as well as insurance coverage available, there are some very nervous business owners out there. Many are maintaining that there is no insurance coverage available for this situation while others are demanding relief, This CLE course will explain the basics of insurance coverage including those that are particularly suited to COVID-19. T... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Social Security Disability Law Basics
Social Security Disability claims are a fascinating area of law to study. This CLE course will cover all the basics including navigating the application process, filing, the administrative hearing and further through the claim payment and appellate system. The course will explain the administrative law regulations and relevant caselaw including personal client experiences. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
ERISA for Dummies
Designed to provide an overview of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), this CLE course will explain the act, what it includes and excludes and how it differs from other types of civil ligation. The course will also cover preemption issues, the ERISA “savings” clause and how ERISA remedies work. The impact of ERISA on other areas of practice will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Basics Of Social Security Disability Under Titles 2 and 16 of the Act and Other Procedural Matters and Issues
This CLE course will provide an overview of the US Social Security Program including a brief history and explanation of disability programs and procedures under Title 2 and 16 of the Social Security Act. The course will also present the Social Security disability program’s Five Step sequential evaluation for determining disability. Mr Dorf will also discuss the Three Keys to the Disability Hearing process. More Info
$552General Credits -
Acquisitions of Insurance Businesses
There are a variety of ways to structure the acquisition of an insurance business. This CLE course will discuss these different avenues taking into consideration variables such as the type of business being acquired, the buyer’s business objectives and others. The course will address specific provisions including reps and warranties, closing conditions related to regulatory approvals, due diligence, file preparation and disclosure requirements. Competition, third party consent and rati... More Info
$291General Credit -
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Business Interruption: The Developing Rough Coverage Storm Ahead
This CLE course will explain business interruption insurance and its requirements and benefits. The course will present the first cases that have been filed using this coverage and how the current COVID-19 pandemic has impelled companies to review their insurance policies and whether they may be applied to the current crisis. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Starting a Social Security Disability Practice: Mistakes to Avoid and Best Practices to Follow
Planning to add Social Security disability claimant representation to your practice? This CLE course, presented by experienced disability lawyer Jonathan Ginsberg, will explain how to identify the potential for success in cases as well as those to avoid, typical timelines and the three theories of disability that apply to every case. Practical considerations, tips and strategies to build a case, the role of attorneys and useful resources will all be presented. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Disability Insurance Claims: Different Stages and Different Dangers
ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, presents an administrative process whose complexity necessitates both experience and specific procedural knowledge. Combining h federal regulations, insurance law and more traditional contract litigation, the process contains a variety of legal hurdles that the less experienced will not know how to address. This CLE course will explain how to distinguish between types of disability coverage as well as the process for attacking claim d... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Using the Department of Labor Regulation for Fair Claims Practices in ERISA Claims to your Advantage in a Litigation
The Employee Retirement Security Act was designed to protect employees who participate in employers pension and welfare benefit plans and yet, there are those who maintain that it has failed plan beneficiaries who are looking to enforce their compensation rights under employer sponsored health, severance, life and insurance and long term disability plans. And yet, many obstacles have been placed before those attempting to enforce their rights. Over the past 20 years, the Department of Labor ha... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Introduction to Property and Business Interruption Insurance Law
Catastrophes – whether man-made or natural – are an ever-present reality. As a result, an understanding of insurance law is critical knowledge for corporate attorneys. Presented by Arnold F. Mascali, attorney and risk management specialist, this CLE program will offer an overview to the fundamental concepts of property insurance law as well as a more in-depth review of the complexities of insurance related to business disruptions as a result of catastrophe. The course will cover policy terms,... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Captive Insurance: State and Local Tax Issues
Taxes, both state and local, for captive insurance is gaining increased interest from state departments as a tool to generate revenue. But these taxes are not widely understood. This CLE course will provide captive insurance professionals a comprehensive overview of the basics of income and franchise taxes, sale and use taxes and how they may be applicable to different types of captive insurance taxes. Designed to help skilled practitioners stay up-to-date on the legal and regulatory issues surr... More Info
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Captive Insurance: Strategies & Tactics
Exploring captives structuring techniques within the framework of recent cases brought to tax court, this CLE course will introduce corporate attorneys to how captive insurance companies operate on the basis of the profitability that captives provide to their affiliate groups. The course will also examine the ways in which captive insurance can be used to minimize costs for healthcare benefits and workers’ compensation plans. More Info
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Insurance Implications for Cannabis Lawyers
Beginning with an overview of insurance in general, this CLE course then zeroes in how the various players in a typical insurance situation relate to insurance in the cannabis industry. The course will explain the options available to attorneys when advising clients and how to distinguish between the various types of insurance required by the cannabis industry and the niches within it. More Info
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Basic Principles of Liability for Personal Injury or Death of Passenger on an International Flight
With a focus on the basic principles of liability for personal injury or death of a passenger on an international flight, Christopher B. Kende, Cozen O’Connor Member and Adjunct Professor of Transportation and Maritime Law at Brooklyn Law School, will offer an overview of treaties and agreements as they relate to international air carrier liability. Following the Montreal Convention, the course will review liability requirements, applicable terms, damages and potential liability defenses. The co... More Info
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Insurance as a Tax, Financing and Capital Solution
Specialty insurance products are a useful tool to protect clients against potential tax liability in order to finance alternative assets or as a form of balance sheet capital for certain regulated companies. In this informative CLE course, Kenneth R. Pierce will discuss this issue as well as Reps and Warranties insurance to facilitate mergers and acquisitions. Pierce will provide case studies and transaction diagrams to illustrate novel ways to utilize insurance for a variety of purposes and pro... More Info
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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
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Title Insurance Claims
Presented by Attorney Kent Lewis, this comprehensive CLE course will present nation-wide case law related to title insurance and closing liability. The course will also review Email Compromise Fraud and provide tips on what to look for when identifying fraud, how to respond to its discovery and how insurance carriers and coverage for Errors and Omissions may regard losses related to such fraud. More Info
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Managing Construction Risks
The most reliable aspect of any construction project is the unknown. Scheduling delays, unanticipated expenses, liens, property damage and even personal injury are just some of the potential unforeseen elements. This CLE course, presented by construction attorneys and industry experts Tannenbaum Helpern, will provide real-life anecdotes and essential tips and strategies to help owners minimize and plan for risks in construction projects. The course will explain how to budget for unexpected costs... More Info
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Cybersecurity Compliance Issues: What You Need to Do and How You Can Do It
The dangers posed by cyber-security breaches has been felt in every industry, every branch of government and even private individuals. For general counsel and compliance officers, it is perhaps the primary concern facing them today. This CLE course will present the regulatory environment for the financial services industry as it compares to other industries and examine the standards, audits, and ethical responsibilities they entail as well as explain how to conduct employee training and examin... More Info
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Cyber Risk Management: Legal Data Breach Live
The dangers posed by cyber-security breaches has been felt in every industry, every branch of government and even private individuals. For general counsel and compliance officers, it is perhaps the primary concern facing them today. This CLE course will present the regulatory environment for the financial services industry as it compares to other industries and examine the standards, audits, and ethical responsibilities they entail as well as explain how to conduct employee training and examine... More Info
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Navigating The Hospital Licensing Act’s Important and Broad Exception to the Petrillo Doctrine
Since 2000, a hospital’s defense counsel could have ex parte discussions with any employee, staff member or agent of a hospital as per Section 6.17(e) of the Hospital Licensing Act which created an important exception to the Petrillo doctrine. But this act is often overlooked and disbelieved and the communication it allows therefore does not occur. This CLE course will explain the rules as they existed before the HLA, examine the effects of the law for a hospital’s defense team and highlight the... More Info
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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Decision by the Supreme Court of NJ on Fraud in a Medical Malpractice Policy
Hear from the attorney who successfully represented the Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association of Rhode Island in their appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the famous DeMarco vs. Stoddard case which effectively established that a medial malpractice policy procured via fraud can and should be rescinded ab initio. As a result of this decision, the insurer has no obligation to defend or indemnify the doctor. The landslide decision was the result of extensive examination o... More Info
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Bankruptcy Issues for an Insurance Carrier When an Insured Files for Bankruptcy
Designed for insurance practitioners, this CLE course will focus on issues related to underwriting, and coverage or claims adjustment. The course will explain the credit risks for insurers for unpaid premiums, self-insured retention and preference, fraudulent transfer and other voidable transfer claims. The course will cover bankruptcy filing and its potential erosion of policy limits as well as the impact of policy-altering reorganization plans. The course will conclude with a review of the cir... More Info
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Crash Course: Tips on Handling Car Accident Tort or Civil Cases
Both novice and experienced litigators will benefit from this CLE program on Tort Scene Investigation. The course will review the initial client interview, Pattern Jury Instructions, and client communication. Offering tips and strategies to avoid client problems, as well as prepare clients for depositions, the course will explain how to evaluate damages, resolve discovery disputes and investigate SUM coverage and other insurance areas. Options for Alternative Dispute Resolution and other avenues... More Info
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Basics of Handling Veteran's Disability Claims
Designed to offer a comprehensive overview of compensation benefits for veterans, this CLE course will explain the types of pension and compensation benefits for VA’s and the basic theories of service-connections for conditions. The course will explain the types of claims and procedures for filing, record development and requests for claims files and service records, ratings practices, assessing compensation for non-veterans and fees for representation. More Info
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Long Term Disability Benefits Under ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) created a wealth of employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans. This CLE course will explain the various plans and their benefits including limitations and minimum benefits. The course will review elimination periods and proofs of claim, and procedures. Potential reasons for denials and how to avoid denial of claims, ERISA vested benefits and individual policies will all be reviewed. More Info
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Municipal Disability Pensions Nuts & Bolts
Determining disability pension eligibility for municipal employees requires comprehensive knowledge of the requirements and standards. This CLE course will explain everything you need to know about the tier system for eligibility, how to analyze the medical ramifications of accidents and differentiate them from incidents, and filing requirements. The course will explain the disability pension’s relationship to workers compensation, personal injury actions and social security disability and expla... More Info
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Railroad Retirement Board Disability Annuity Claims
Differentiating railroad retirement board disability annuity claims from other types of disability compensation can be complex. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of these annuity claims and how they differ from social security disability. The course will offer and step-by-step review of the application process, the denial and appeals process and how to avoid ethical pitfalls in light of recent LIRR scandals. More Info
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Representing Workers Compensation Claimants
With a wide variety of forms of disability compensation, understanding the relationships between them is critical to obtaining the proper coverage for your client. This CLE course will explain workers compensation as it relates to New York State disability, social security disability and retirement disability as well as who is covered and how disability is applied in the case of accidents and occupational diseases. Filing procedures, statutes of limitations, settlements and types of applicable a... More Info
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Legal Issues Relating to the Purchase and Sale of Art
The purchase of artwork has its own set of legal requirements and may be far more complex than a novice would suspect. This CLE course will explain the process and requirements for purchasing a piece of art including conditions inspections, proof of provenance, and UCC-1 filing. The course will explain contractual issues and debtor liens as they relate to artwork purchases and review the differentiation between sales and consignments, how to conduct proper due diligence and protect against or fi... More Info
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Construction Delays: Causes, Prevention and Damages
Construction delays are practically a given, but they shouldn’t be. This CLE course will explain how to effectively avoid delays, mitigate the effects of delays and recover damages. Case studies, scheduling techniques and contract clauses will all be presented. More Info
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The Montreal Convention: Rules and Regulations that Govern and Affect Most International Flights
The Montreal Convention, which came into effect in 2003, governs all international travel, whether of “persons, baggage or cargo.” Included in this provision are also some of the more notable international crashes and so it is somewhat surprising how few attorneys are well-versed in its provisions. Given its impact on the rights of carriers and passengers aboard international flights, understanding the provisions of the convention are essential to any potential claim. This CLE course will revie... More Info
$291General Credit -
Estate and Financial Planning For Clients Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses, many of which are undetectable to the naked eye, can profoundly impact a person’s life. This CLE course will explain some of the most common chronic illnesses and their repercussions and explain how the factors effecting your client should be assessed and applied when planning their financial future. The course will offer tips and strategies for gaining the necessary information from your client to properly understand the ramifications of the illness including life expectanc... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Essentials of Auto Accident Law
This seminar will examine and discuss the various factors which must be considered when evaluating or handling a motor vehicle accident claim. We will review the applicable Pennsylvania insurance statute and discuss a variety of practical considerations which should be evaluated when considering whether to take on a claim. We will also address common issues which arise in most motor vehicle accident cases and discuss how best to anticipate and address these issues. Topics To Be Addressed:... More Info
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ASCLD/LAB and Other Forensic Lab Certification: What Does That Really Mean?
The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/ Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) evolved as a way to safeguard the criminal justice system against tainted evidence, coerced testimony and negligence in forensic gathering. Before system-wide investigations were conducted and even after, the corruption in the police force and scientific labs we rely upon is corrupted to a degree that would shock us all. In this CLE course, you will be presented with examples of this rampant corruption... More Info
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Key Insurance Coverage Considerations for Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers
Purchasing insurance coverage is always a tricky business. What needs to be insured? How much coverage should you get? At what point are you under or over-insured? But in the investment management industry, where increased regulatory scrutiny, growth in investor activism and the threat of cyber breaches are everyday concerns, it is critical to review existing coverage to ensure it is adequate for the current climate. This CLE course, both instructive and interactive, will review key coverage iss... More Info
$291General Credit -
Healthcare Data Privacy: Regulatory Investigation and Litigation Readiness
By 2015, almost all new medical charts will be in electronic format. A standard medical chart will therefore contain vast amounts of information, including texts and emails, audit trails, imaging system messages and metadata. The management and oversight of electronic medical charts will become comparatively unwieldy both in the sense of responsible patient care and in the instance of investigations or litigation, when federal and state regulatory agencies as well as attorneys and the courts wil... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Twenty-Two Most Frequently Posed Questions to Title Underwriters
Common knowledge about real estate transactions include contracts, mortgages, bids and agents. And while many people know that title insurance is a requirement, few know why, what title insurance covers or how to address relevant issues. This CLE course, which will use the format of most frequently asked questions to provide a comprehensive review of the topic, will address issues such as ownership, trusts and estates, judgments, mortgages, corporations and much more. More Info
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Cross-Examination of the Negative Defense Medical Examination
Personal injury cases produce no shortage of experts, primarily medical experts, who are ready, trained and available to deliver testimony on the injuries of the plaintiff. Typically recruited by the medical insurance companies to perform an Insurance Medical Examination (IME), these medical experts, all of whom are paid for their testimonies, will submit that there were no damages suffered by the plaintiff and no sustained injuries. The medical experts enlisted are typically quite skilled, co... More Info
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Introduction to Title Insurance: Essential Things Every Attorney Should Know
Title reports are a common feature in real estate transactions. So common, that real estate attorneys may often gloss over them without taking into consideration the many critical tenets of title insurance. This seminar, geared for both novice and junior attorneys as well as senior counsel in need of a refresher, will present the conceptual framework of title insurance and the various intricacies of title products. The course will address the common misconceptions regarding title insur... More Info
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Ethical Considerations in No-Fault Litigation
Ethical obligations exist in practically every industry, but few are bound by them quite the way the legal system is. These obligations extend even in the realm of no-fault litigation, where theoretically, the lines of culpability have been clearly and pre-emptively drawn. In fact, in an area where legal lines can sometimes be blurred, ethical obligations may prove even more critical. This CLE course will offer a thorough explanation of the ethical obligations of no-fault litigation such as how... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Proving a Federal Social Security Disability Claim
As with much of government protocol, submitting a federal social security disability claim is amazingly complex and it’s critical to understand the rules before trying to prove such a claim. This CLE course will review the entire process from beginning to end and explain how to evaluate the validity of a federal social security disability claim, burden of proof, the various types of acceptable evidence, and the importance of work history. The course will also review strategies for succ... More Info
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What to Reasonably Expect in the Coming Years from the Reasonable Expectations of the Insured Doctrine
Amongst the most controversial legal theories of the past two centuries, the Reasonable Expectation of the Insured Doctrine has its advocates and its adversaries. A frequent topic of legal commentators, the REI Doctrine continues to defy clear definition and is not even universally understood. In fact, recent cases have rejected the very existence of the doctrine. This CLE course will delve right into the heart of the controversy with a thorough explanation of the REI Doctrine and a re... More Info
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Strategies for Drafting Concrete Indemnification Provisions
The purpose of indemnification agreements is to close the gaps where parties feel they may be at risk. Obviously, a good indemnification agreement will minimize risk to the greatest extent. This CLE course will explain how to craft the strongest and most enforceable agreements and the requirements for doing so such as thorough due diligence. The course will explain the purpose of these agreements, thoroughly review the various benefits and the alternatives. More Info
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Understanding COBRA Medical Care: A Legal Guide
The requirement for continued medical coverage for terminated workers has certainly saved countless lives and allowed for people to seek new employment without worrying about getting sick. But what is COBRA? Who is it for? How do you use it? The CLE course will update you on everything you need to know about COBRA, its eligibility requirements, benefits, restrictions and provisions. More Info
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Appealing and Litigating Health Care and Long-Term Disability Insurance Denials
Even the highest premiums won’t protect patients from being denied medical insurance claims. The scrutiny under which the health care system places medical procedures and long-term disability care has made the denial of claims increasingly common, not to mention frustrating. But before filing an appeal, it’s imperative to understand the appeal and litigation process. David Trueman presents this fascinating CLE course in which he explains the various types of medical insurances and their areas... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Depositions: Procedures and Strategies
Successful trial attorneys know the importance of a good deposition. Their effectiveness is more than a matter of their content, but also how they are defended. This CLE course will explain the parameters under which a deposition should be taken, how to maintain a clear record for motions and trials, techniques for implementing depositions at trial, strategies for preparing and protecting witnesses, avoiding common mistakes in deposing witnesses and for participating in and defending deposit... More Info
$552General Credits -
Happy Together: A Guide to Aggregate Settlements
Isn’t it lovely when everyone agrees? In Aggregate Settlements, two or more parties represented by the same attorney come to resolution on claims, defenses or pleas. And though it’s unlikely that getting to that point was simple, coming to resolution should mark the end of the complications. But Aggregate Settlements carry with them their own set of issues and guidelines. This CLE course will review them all, the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, what constitutes consent and the advant... More Info
$341.25Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
Mass Torts: Viability Evaluation in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Toxic Tort Litigation
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Toxic Tort Litigation. What makes a viable claim; Criteria to Consider in Evaluating a Case and How to Succeed More Info
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The Last Person You’d Suspect: Responding to Employee Dishonesty
Employee dishonesty is an age-old problem that plagues businesses in good times and bad. Owners and managers discover problems every day -- ranging from minor transgressions involving petty cash and expense reimbursements to major thefts, diversions of assets, and commercial bribery. This CLE course will outline all the potential issues including the costs to business are not only the funds that are lost and the overpayments that are made, but also the cost of security and prevention measures,... More Info
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Understanding and Disposing Real Property Liens and Encumbrances
Title insurance is a critical component to a thorough understanding of how the real estate process works. This comprehensive CLE course will offer a thorough examination of title insurance, its distinction from other types of insurance, what is not covered, and the process for underwriting including public records searches and title search production and evaluation. The course will also review of common title claims and clearing title exceptions. More Info
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What You Need to Know About Trying a Disc Injury Case
As with many personal injury cases, representing clients with spinal disc injuries requires the skill of an attorney coupled with a thorough knowledge of medicine. As it is the most common catastrophic injury suffered by personal injury and workers’ compensation clients, an understanding of spinal disc injuries is a requirement for any personal injury attorney. Gain that knowledge and much more with this Continuing Legal Education course which covers requisite medical facts, its application, and... More Info
$1606General Credits
