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Massachusetts CLE
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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Decision by the Supreme Court of NJ on Fraud in a Medical Malpractice Policy
Hear from the attorney who successfully represented the Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association of Rhode Island in their appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the famous DeMarco vs. Stoddard case which effectively established that a medial malpractice policy procured via fraud can and should be rescinded ab initio. As a result of this decision, the insurer has no obligation to defend or indemnify the doctor. The landslide decision was the result of extensive examination o... More Info
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How to Conduct and Defend Expert Depositions under New Jersey Law and Procedure
Preparing an expert witness is tricky and the relevant Rules of Court in New Jersey are a must to ensure a successful deposition. This CLE course will review those rules and explain how to defend an expert deposition as well as provide strategies for conducting an adverse expert witness deposition. More Info
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Franchise Law: Five Issues Facing Franchisors and Franchisees
Today’s consumer market is filled with franchises. Whether in food services, clothing retailers, electronic or automotive sales, most businesses are led by franchises. As a result, there are numerous legal issues facing franchise businesses, both for franchisers and franchisees. This CLE course will examine the most crucial issues facing franchise businesses including personal guarantees, relationship termination, statutes of limitations and injunctive relief. The course will also review issues... More Info
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Direct and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial under New Jersey Law and Procedure
New Jersey’s Rules of Court can be complex and lack of knowledge can derail even a well-prepared expert witness. This CLE course will review the New Jersey Rules of Court and provide strategies for preparing and conducting successful direct and cross examinations of expert witnesses. More Info
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Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate
Chinese nationals seeking safe investment opportunities abroad have begun flocking to the US property market. The legal issues associated with issues such as taxes, corporate formation, transfer of funds, reporting and disclosure requirements, immigration and national security are all affected by this practice. This CLE will review all of these issues as well as examine legal strategies to avoid problems post-acquisition by addressing these issues proactively. More Info
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A Review of the District of New Jersey Local Patent Rules
Local patent rules in the District Court of New Jersey as well as general standards of practice will be thoroughly examined in this comprehensive CLE course. The course will review local practice issues and how they may impact your case with a special emphasis on Local Patent Rules which set deadlines for specific matters related to patents. More Info
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The Legacy of Nuremberg: Benjamin Ferencz Examines the Current State of International Criminal Law
The Nuremberg Trials, deemed the “biggest murder trial in history,” was not the first tribunal to debate the legalities of warfare, but it may be the most far-reaching. Prosecuting twenty-two defendants charged with the murder of over a million people, Chief Prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz established a legal precedent that gave rise to an international criminal court and world better prepared for the protection of human rights. In this riveting CLE course, Benjamin Ferencz presents the case from th... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
An Overview of Construction Lien Law
Lien law in the US dates back over 200 years and as you might imagine, much has changed since the early 1800’s. Unfortunately, not all the definitions included in the codified law has changed with the times. This CLE course will examine NYS lien law and construction issues with regards to landowners and renters, explain its parameters, issues of consent and the pre-requisites and individuals who may file. The course will review property identification, time periods, and service requirements. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
The Essentials of Planning Before & After Death
Practitioners do not typically address pre-mortem planning which presents a hosts of issues that are critical. This CLE course will review all the critical factors such as monitoring and proper exercise of swap powers for clients with irrevocable grantor trusts as well as remaining gift and GST exemptions, discounts for taxable estates and revisions to FLP and LLC governing documents to eliminate discounts on smaller estates are all issues that need to be thoroughly understood by practitioners.... More Info
$291General Credit -
Estate and Financial Planning Considerations that May Change How We Practice
Permanent higher exemptions, an aging population and evolving case law are providing new perspectives on estate and financial planning. These transformations as well as a range of new planning ideas they have given rise to will all be discussed in this comprehensive CLE program which will revolutionize how you practice estate planning. The course will include new perspectives on domicile, on gifting, including practical, legal, financial and drafting consideration, debunking the myth of the "U"... More Info
$291General Credit
