Maryland CLE - Business Law Courses
Maryland CLE
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Introduction to Art Law
The growing legal complexities surrounding all fields and industries has led to entire bodies of laws that refer to one specific area. One of these is Art Law, a body of law that refers to the complex system governing the creation, ownership and sale of art. Art Law covers a variety of disciplines and applies to everyone from artists, sellers, donors and non-profit organizations to private collectors, museums and galleries. This CLE course will review the legal fundamentals underlying the indust... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: Theory, History, Codes and Standards and Research Findings
It seems that ever since the McDonald’s coffee case, wherein the company was sued for failure to warn a customer that her coffee was hot, product warning labels have gone to extremes. From their inception as aural and visual signs, such as the Stop, Look and Listen traffic signals, to the government-mandated warnings on products such as cigarettes, we have now reached a stage where every potential hazard from the likely to the absurd is spelled out on increasingly long warning labels. This CLE c... More Info
$552General Credits -
Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: The Design and Evaluation of Product Warnings
Almost everything one buys these days comes with a warning label. From recyclable coffee cups to ketchup bottles, it seems there are potential hazards in any product. But who decides which products get tagged, and how do you know which warnings to include? This CLE course will explain everything you need to know about evaluating and designing risk-reducing warning labels. Using true examples of major companies such as Otis Elevators, Rheem Water Heaters and Off Insect Repellent, the course will... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: Plaintiff and Defense Courtroom Strategies
The growing complexity of warning labels make it even more critical that litigators in failure to warn cases understand the specific nuances involved. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of failure to warn actions and, using relevant examples from recent cases, how to build a case from the ground up. The course will explain warning claims, data gathering and trial preparation, paying particular attention to warnings experts and how and when to utilize them during litigation. The co... More Info
$552General Credits -
Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions
Among the many issues potential purchasers of a property as well as companies with outside facilities must face is the threat of site contamination. Attorneys representing purchasers need to be careful to protect their clients and to be well informed of the Federal and State laws that apply to hazardous site contamination. This CLE course will review the applicable statutes and explain how to evaluate potential risk and construct contracts that effectively protect their clients. The course wi... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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
$291.25General Credits -
The Legal Interplay Between Article 7 Bailments and Mini Storage
A person rents space in mini-storage, pays the fee, gets his key and for all intents and purposes, the unit belongs to him for the duration of his contract. But does it? Is renting a unit in mini-storage the same as bailment? This CLE course will explain the fine line between self-storage and bailments and the impact of the 182 Lien Law and UCC Article 7. The course will review issues such as enforcement, evictions, lien exceptions, statutory licenses and much more. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Work Place Bullying: What is It and What to do About It
Workplace bullying is an insidious problem and one that can take many forms. This CLE program will present the definitions of workplace bullying and how to differentiate it from harassment. Presented by employment attorney Beth K. Whittenbury, the course will clarify the potential corporate costs of bully, explain how to identify the signs of bullying and how to establish effective anti-bullying policies and procedures for your clients. Participants will also learn the causes of action that atto... More Info
$291General Credit -
Asset Protection in the Public Benefits Context
Medicaid Planning is fraught with difficulties, particularly in states where improper denials are used to dissuade practitioners and their clients from exercising their rights under the law. Obtaining the public benefits to address long-term care needs in these states requires proven techniques and strategies, all of which will be presented in this comprehensive CLE course designed for intermediate or advanced practitioners. The course will present common pitfalls in the planning stage to ready... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Ethics 101 for In-House Counsel
A comprehensive CLE seminar designed to review critical aspects of professional responsibility faced by in-house counsel every day. The course includes: • Rules that govern privileged communications • Electronic discovery • Former employee contact • Conflicts of interest • And much more Presented by Tannenbaum Halpern Partners, the course will employ a series of hypothetical fact patterns to present crucial problems and strategies for effective resolution. More Info
$651.75Ethics Credits
