Maryland CLE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Courses
This is a listing of Alternative Dispute Resolution CLE Courses for Maryland. Please make your selection below of Maryland 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.
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International Joint Ventures: Problems, Solutions and Approaches
The legal issues surrounding cross-border joint ventures (JVs) can be somewhat complex. This CLE course will address all the basics such as purpose, management, governance and capital contributions. The course will also cover veto rights, profit distributions, transfer restrictions, minority protections and dispute resolution specifically within the context of international or cross-border ventures which means that cultural and foreign law issues, international taxation, profit repatri... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
So You Really Want To Mediate?
When seeking money damages related to civil actions, it is often wise to avoid going to trial. This CLE course will explain the circumstances under which it is beneficial to use ADR forums, such as Mediation or Binding Arbitration to attain a fair and financially reasonable resolution. The course will explain the benefits of different types of Mediation including Non-Binding Mediation and even explore “out of the box” techniques. The course will offer anecdotes on situations when treme... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
The Humanity Of The Mediation Process
In mediation, the goal is for the mediator, a third-party neutral to guide parties in dispute to a resolution, what’s known as a win-win. The process is meant to maintain the dignity and humanity of the parties and successful mediation comes to a mutually agreeable resolution without unnecessary conflict. Nevertheless, there are some traits that people apply to mediators who engage in this process. This CLE course, which has been divided into four distinct process categories, offers a... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Key Points for Success in Virtual Mediation
Remote work has turned the pace and progress of work upside down, This CLE course will explain how the remote communication process works and impacts strategy with regards to mediation. The course will address the dynamics of remote mediation and how it affects communication, privacy with regards to Zoom and how to make remote mediation work effectively regardless of location. The course will present the ways in which remote mediation improves the process and enhances the information b... More Info
$291General Credit -
Cultural Awareness, Tips, and Tools for Today's Legal Practitioner
Understanding another’s culture, cultural influences and awareness are all characteristics for cultural awareness training. This CLE course will offer practical guides and strategies to develop cultural awareness including how to incorporate tools which facilitate understanding for productive negotiation, representation and conflict resolution. More Info
$552.25General Credits -
The Importance of Security and Integrity Issues within the Virtual ADR Process
The use of teleconference and videoconferencing have become particularly relevant during the pandemic. Legal professionals are using this form of communication more than ever and while there are benefits, it raises the possibility of cybersecurity threats. This CLE course will offer an in-depth look at virtual mediations and arbitrations and the security measures for virtual ADR, tips and strategies to protect yourself online and guidelines in understanding ethical issues directly rela... More Info
$291General Credit -
Employment Agreements: Protection for All Involved
Employment agreements join the parties, where one or both are individuals, over short or long time periods. In order to be effective, these agreements must be regarded as advancing and protecting the self-interests of both parties. They must include the conditions of employment, responsibilities of each party, compensation, benefits and standards as well as factors that would trigger early termination. This CLE course will present how these agreements should be built, the inclusion of... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Second Most Powerful Civil Statute: A Must Watch for Civil Litigators
A first-of-its-kind statute dedicated to the protection of W-2 employees, the New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act went above and beyond in protecting freelance workers from late and non-payment. With powerful civil remedies in place such as negative presumption against hiring parties, double damages, and attorney fees, to name a few, NYC is leading the way in freelance worker protection and other states are following. This CLE course will provide commercial litigators with everyth... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Representing Visionary Churches: Using the RFR Act to Protect the Rights of Churches Under the FCS Act
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) prohibits the DEA from seizing certain previously illegal controlled substances when being used for certain religious practices. Cases in 2006 and 2009, wherein Brazilian churches wherein allowed to use hallucinogenic teas have led to the perception that such Visionary Church activity is lawful, giving rise to a whole new set of clients looking for RFRA protections. These churches often serve well-educated adults who seek powerful experiences throug... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Update in Arbitration Law
This comprehensive CLE course will offer an examination of recent updates to arbitration law. The course will explain how arbitration may be stayed or compelled as well as the rationale for the different approaches. Potential maneuvers will be explored using case studies and the potential for non-party discovery, as well as how to handle arbitration via zoom, will all be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit
