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Massachusetts CLE
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U.S. v. Newman: The Changing Landscape for Insider Trading Liability
What constitutes criminal insider trading has evolved dramatically in recent years. While the recent decision in U.S. v. Newman, a case against two portfolio managers, provides some clarity, many questions still remain. Central to the topic is the clarity needed in what constitutes “tipper” and “tippee” liability, what personal benefit a tipper must receive as well as the tippee’s understanding when receiving information provided improperly. This CLE course, designed for investment advise... More Info
$291General Credit -
Federal Judges Panel: Avoiding “Irreversible Mistakes” in E-Discovery
Twenty two judges participated in Exterro’s Federal Judges Survey on attorney knowledge and capability to advise clients on e-discovery matters. Not one completely agreed that typical attorneys have what it takes. This CLE course, presented by three of the participating judges, will present this and other survey findings as they relate to e-discovery trends and practices. The course will offer advice on how to ensure that all e-discovery requirements are consider to avoid “irreversible mistakes”... More Info
$291General Credit -
Prevention, Detection & Treatment of Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
The extensive damage caused by substance and alcohol abuse is fairly well-known but its prevalence in the legal profession is less understood. This CLE course will review the various forms of addiction including medical marijuana, alcohol, gambling food and unethical conduct. Challenges in identifying behaviors relating to this abuse, how to differentiate abuse from normal social drinking and the consequences of such behavior which may include State Bar sanctions or even criminal convictions wil... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Home Sweet Lis Pendens: Defending Residential Foreclosures in Illinois
The glut in foreclosures in recent years has made the business of defending against foreclosures more profitable than ever. But when should you advise your client to defend? What factors are needed to embark on this course of action? This CLE lecture will present the issues and considerations one should take into account when defending a residential foreclosure in Illinois. The course will present tips and strategies for managing the process, the stages of mounting a proper defense, the methods... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Is That Contract Invalid? Protecting & Attacking Contractual Obligations
“A verbal contract is not worth more than the paper it’s written on.” But what about written contracts? How do we assess the validity of a written contract? This CLE course will explain how to determine a contract’s validity whether to protect or attack the obligations therein. The course will explain the basic definitions of what constitutes a contract, its various elements, the concept of mutual intent and its ramifications, verification, power of attorney and invalidity clauses. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Sieging the Castle: Preliminary Injunctions in Ownership Suits
The legal intricacies of temporary injunctive relief as it pertains to small, medium-sized corporate, LLC and partnership litigation is no simple topic. But this CLE course, presented by Yan Margolin and complete with war stories, analogies and quips, is designed to clarify the issue in a lecture that is both interesting and informative. The course will review the different types of reliefs, their applications, both strategic and tactical, and their legal requirements. The course will also ident... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Estate and Financial Planning For Clients Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses, many of which are undetectable to the naked eye, can profoundly impact a person’s life. This CLE course will explain some of the most common chronic illnesses and their repercussions and explain how the factors effecting your client should be assessed and applied when planning their financial future. The course will offer tips and strategies for gaining the necessary information from your client to properly understand the ramifications of the illness including life expectanc... More Info
$291General Credit -
3 Ways to Create More Favorable Case Outcomes with E-Discovery Principles
E-discovery is an essential tool that can empower attorneys by providing critical information for the litigation or defense of a suit. This CLE course will explain how you can use e-discovery to achieve success and acclaim. The course will teach you how to effectively negotiate discovery parameters to your client’s benefit, align paralegals, litigation support and outside vendors for quick and efficient access to important documents and information and prevent the most common e-discovery mistake... More Info
$291General Credit -
Handy Causes of Action: Mechanic’s Liens and other Lawsuits
There are few people without a horror story about construction jobs. From contractors who fail to show to misguided plans workers who spend half the day on their lunch hour, these types of stories plague the construction industry. But there are always two sides and contractors have their own justifiable complaints—with clients who don’t pay and last minute changes to agreed- upon plans. This CLE course will explain the Mechanic’s Lien Act in Illinois, designed specifically to ensure contractors... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
ADHD, School Discipline & Criminal Prosecution
Most educators will tell you that ADHD affects almost all of their students. The truth is far from it, but in the prison system, ADHD affects nearly 50% of inmates, often presenting with other mental health impairments such as learning disabilities and developmental delays. The impact on the prison system, from longer stays to higher costs in services, are astronomical and severely taxes the system as a whole. This CLE course will present the common symptoms and manifestations of the disorder as... More Info
$552General Credits
