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Maryland CLE
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Courthouse
“Are they serious?” It’s supposed to be easy to answer whether an advertisement is being facetious or not. It’s supposed to be clear. But what if what the elements the advertiser assumes is obvious “puffery” is not so clear to the consumer? How do you ensure your humor has the consumer laughing and not insisting that you substantiate your claims? Rick Kurnit addresses all of this and more in this enjoyable CLE course which outlines both sides of the comedic divide. The course will explain how to... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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
$551.5General Credits -
Players on the Picket Line: Sports Lockouts
The image of major athletes on a picket line seems so unlikely as to be almost ludicrous. And yet, the major sports leagues have a history of conflict and instances of lockout. Presented by industry expert Robert Boland, this fascinating CLE course will inform agents, attorneys and sports enthusiasts of the differentiation between lockouts and strikes, when they’re used and how they affect players, managers and owners. The course will also offer a history of labor conflicts in sports and review... More Info
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Representing the Players: A Guide to Sports Contracts
Sports representation is exciting, fast-paced and, if you’re lucky, media frenzied. But like any type of representation, the foundation of the relationship with the client is a legal-based contract. This CLE course will explain sports contracts in their entirety and will include a review of: Types of sports contracts Contract restrictions Ethical issues Sports vs. standard contracts Negotiation strategies Contract provisions Mitigation procedures Te... More Info
$291General Credit -
Legal Guidelines for Independent Contractor Compliance
The potential consequences of independent contractor misclassification are both time-consuming and expensive. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of classification requirements, tax implications, recent changes to IRS standards, Medicare and Social Security taxes, exemptions, wage standards and statutes. The course will also explain how to properly draft an independent contractor agreement and ensure client protection. A review of EEOC criteria, the application of the Fair Labor St... More Info
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Representing the Space Challenged Tenant: Tips and Traps in Small Office Leasing
Negotiating on behalf of small office tenants may seem like a straightforward, simple operation. But the various complexities involved in small office tenant agreements can lead to aggressive negotiations and it's important to know how to best represent your client. This informative CLE course will explain how to forcefully negotiate on behalf of your small office tenant client and will review the various terms of tenant agreements such as issues of insurance, subletting, indemnity, maintenance,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Finding The Perfect Client: A Guideline to Personal Injury Representation
Successful Personal Injury representation is primarily an issue of client quality, not quantity. This detailed and informative CLE course will offer a thorough review of the various strategies and potential pitfalls in obtaining, assessing and representing personal injury clients. The course will begin with a detailed overview of how to obtain and evaluate potential clients including advertising, referrals, non-referred clients, and addressing areas of conflict. The course will offer a complet... More Info
$651.5Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
Basic Patent Law for Non-Practitioners: What Every Attorney Should Know
In the age of information sharing, product patenting has become almost as important as the product itself. This CLE course will explain the various complexities involved in product patenting as well as define the different types of patents and their importance. The course will also describe, in detail, the patent application process, the different between patents and intellectual property protection, the typical lifespan of patents, how to prevent the loss of rights and the legal requirements f... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
How to Run a Productive Plaintiff's PI/Workers Compensation Law Firm
As with many businesses, running a successful personal injury law firm requires forethought. It’s essential to be proactive to prevent problems before they occur and doing so requires constant communication with clients. In truth, it takes a business approach that includes a system for easy access of information, case monitoring, a wide and long range outlook and exceptional people skills. In fact, the attorney/client relationship is at the heart of a successful practice. Presented by Paul M. By... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Going Global: A Lawyers Guide to Emerging Markets
As technology continues to shrink the world we live in, it becomes more and more advantageous for companies to internationalize their business. It’s a move that may have tremendous financial advantages, but is not without risk. Presented by leading international lawyer, Mark Meyer in his trademark dynamic and entertaining style, this CLE course will present the potential opportunities and challenges of expanding into emerging markets. The course will offer a strategic guideline for managing such... More Info
$291General Credit
