Maryland CLE - Corporate Law Courses
Maryland CLE
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Thinking about IP Rights in Social Media Marketing & other Global Campaigns
Presented by a panel of lawyers representing six countries, this CLE course provides a thorough review of issues related to trademark, copyright and publicity issue rights as they apply to social media and internet ad campaigns on a global scale, The course will present the application of jurisdiction in online campaigns as well as requests for consent in user-generated content. whether it is permissible to require contest entrants to relinquish their rights will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
Top 10 Things You Should Tell Your Startup Client
Working in a start-up is so ubiquitous today that it says almost no one works in established businesses anymore. Perhaps because news of a start-ups raging, unforeseen success often clouds that of the many that fail and fold. Is it because the idea behind the start-up is flawed? Maybe. But there’s no question that many cannot take off simply because of lack of business skills and experience. In this CLE course, you will learn how attorneys can help position start-ups to grow and manage their b... More Info
$291General Credit -
Recent Developments in GDPR
The protection of one’s personal data has gained a lot of attention recently. In the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was passed as a means of protecting its citizens. This impacts any entity with online interests, regardless of whether it is in the EU or not. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the law and its history, as well as discuss notable cases and news since it became law The extent of its impact and the potential for huge fines for those who attemp... More Info
$291General Credit -
Recent Developments in Legal Funding
As legal funding has become an accepted if controversial method for client, attorney and case financing, legislation and guidelines have begun to spring up in states across the country. This CLE course, presented by Jeffrey Rubin, Esq., a legal funding specialist, will present the origins of legal funding and how it is used, particularly in New York State, Maine, Ohio and Minnesota. The course will explore the ethical conflicts that result from boilerplate contracts and high interest as well as... More Info
$291General Credit -
Asset Protection Planning
Minimizing a client’s exposure to risk in advance of a risk presenting itself is a key role for any attorney. Asset protection is just one method of doing so. This CLE course will present planning strategies and solutions whether with business entities, or domestic and foreign trusts. The course will explain how to properly structure asset protection to shield clients using protective measures which anticipate potential issues. Potential protection structures, creditor solutions and issues relat... More Info
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Advance Conflict of Interest Waivers: Do's and Don'ts
More and more, law firm retainers agreements have included advance conflict of interest waivers. In this comprehensive CLE course, leading ethics attorney Ronald Minkoff, who also heads the Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, P.C., will explain these increasingly popular waivers as well as how they are used now as well as their history in New York and across the country, what they mean, the Rules of Professional Conduct which govern them, relevant case studies, et... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Copyright Infringement: How to Defend Lawsuits and Protect Assets
Providing a comprehensive overview of copyright infringement, this CLE course will discuss the importance of registration, unsure defense and fair use as well as actual damages and profits. The course will review liability for employee action, the avoidance of liability and the use of independent contractors. Addressing both theoretical and practical implications, the course will discuss the protection of assets in the event of infringement, ownership entity structures for copyrights, collecti... More Info
$291General Credit -
Follow the Money: Legal Pitfalls of Investing in Cannabis
With cannabis being regulated in a variety of states, investors are scrambling to understand the complexities of this new industry. This CLE course will explain the many investment opportunities presented by the cannabis industry and how they fit into current trends in mergers and acquisitions. Regulatory issues, banking 280E and lack of research will be discussed as well as issues related primarily to Canada and its push toward post-legalizations initiatives. The presenters will also explain ta... More Info
$552General Credits -
Owners’ Agreements for Start-Ups and Relatively New Companies
Just as there can only be one captain of a ship, any corporation or LLC with more than one owner needs a prescribed chain of command, ideally pre-arranged and in written terms. This written agreement must set forth terms regarding governance of the company, how managerial decisions will be made, and by whom. Included in these agreements are also buy/sell terms, particularly relevant in the case of death, disability, retirement, etc. Presented in two parts by corporate specialist Richard Waxman,... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
International Taxation: A Primer for Business and Immigration Lawyers
Taxation related to overseas investment in an ever-evolving legal issue. This CLE course will explain inbound taxation – foreigners investing or doing business in the US – as well as the applicable income taxes and ownership structures for non-resident aliens. The course will also cover pre-immigration planning, FIRPTA and the various changes to international taxation as a result of the new tax act. More Info
$291General Credit
