Maryland CLE - Contract Law Courses
Maryland CLE
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Franchise Sales Compliance
Designed to assist legal counsel representing a franchisor in their understanding of how to client-franchisor compliance with federal and state laws related to franchises, this CLE course will address compliance issues in practical and understandable terms. The course will provide practical examples to assist counsel in explaining concepts to potential and current clients. More Info
$552General Credits -
Recent Constitutional Challenges to Rent Regulations
The Fifth Amendment holds that no person shall be “deprived of … property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. Given that, how can state governments require landlords to maintain rents below market levels? Since the 1920’s, this issue has been raised numerous times and also comes down in favor of the government’s authority to regulate rents. This CLE course will analyze recent federal court challenges to the rent l... More Info
$291General Credit -
Evaluating a Franchise for a Franchisee: What Attorneys Need to Know
The decision to purchase a franchise is fraught with legal issues. This CLE course will guide counsel representing and franchisee in evaluating such a decision. The course will explain how to review the FDD and Franchise Agreement and how to negotiate the addendum. Key considerations to analyze in deciding to purchase as well as strategies for negotiating the deal will be discussed. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
BIZ BUZZ: Starting, Buying and Selling Small Businesses
Launching, buying, selling or franchising a business requires many steps, in-depth analysis and an understanding of the various legal issues. Big Buzz covers the five different methods small entities leave or enter into a small business. This CLE course will address these methods from a variety of perspectives – that of an attorney handling more than 30 closings a year, that of an owner of both successful and failing businesses, and that of an investor in many small businesses. The cou... More Info
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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 -
Advising a Client as to the Purchase of a Franchise
This informational CLE course is designed to provide a prospective franchisee with the necessary information to purchase a franchise. The course will focus on provisions in the Franchise Disclosure Agreement as well as typical provisions in Franchise Agreements. The political considerations that may arise with respect to the franchise location will also be addressed. More Info
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What Attorneys Need to Know About Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
Like any field, businesspeople have a lingo all their own. Phrases such as NOPAT, Operating Profit, Net Income, EBITDA, retained earnings, current vs. long-term assets and liabilities, Free Cash Flow are all used regularly in the business world, but are practically a foreign language to attorneys. This CLE course will review basic financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to help you understand the language of business so you can better re... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Sexual Harassment, “Me Too” Allegations, and Settlement Agreements: A Necessary Perspective for Counsel
This interactive CLE course will present the various issues surrounding sexual harassment, and employee training that counsel is required to advise their clients on. The course will delineate what constitutes sexual harassment under federal law and what companies need to regulate as well as the how to assess the potential costs and risks of litigation as well as the merits of a specific case. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
AI, Fair Use, and Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers
Even the comic book industry has rules and the past year has seen some seismic legal changes in the industry. This CLE course will present the recent growth of the comic book industry as well as how AI-generated artwork has impacted it, both for good and for bad. The course will offer a comprehensive guide to representing comic book clients, explaining how to approach the drafting of contracts while avoiding IP pitfalls and discuss the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsm... More Info
$813General Credits -
What Attorneys Need to Know about Comic Book Publishing: A Test Drive
Take a deep dive into the comic book publishing industry in this two-hour crash course. Presented by experienced comic book publishing attorneys, you will learn how to draft a rough outline of critical contract provisions, develop effective and industry-tailored client interview skills, and participate in mock negotiations. The course will teach you to identify and resolve potential pitfalls within publishing contracts. This CLE course will address: · Develop client intake sk... More Info
$552.25General Credits
