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Massachusetts CLE
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Understanding IP and Attorneys’ Use of Technology
With the internet making information available to anyone with wifi, intellectual property protection is more relevant than ever. This CLE course will explain the principal elements of Intellectual Property Protection, the process, international considerations and common misconceptions. The recent passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, the first federal civil cause of action for trade secrets, will be introduced. The second part of the CLE course will be built upon the foundation of the firs... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
The New York City Zoning Resolution at 100: Land Use Controls In New York City Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
The history of New York City’s Zoning Laws offers a view into the development of the city itself. Tracing it’s evolution over the past century, this CLE course will go from a view of the past to a lesson in the current day by explaining the origins of the Zoning Resolution, as well as recent initiatives adopted by the City Planning Commission and City Council. The course will then look ahead at City Planning Department outlooks and studies which may impact future legislation. The course will inc... More Info
$552General Credits -
Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision in U.S. v. Salman on the Law of Insider Trading
How does the 2016 ruling in US v Salman impact decisions such as US v Newman and other insider trading issues? How does the personal benefit requirement work and in what way does it ease the government’s burden? This CLE course will explain when the relationship between tipper and tippee satisfies personal benefit and how to resolve these issues in the wake of the Salman case. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Corporate Representative Deposition in Illinois Under Supreme Court Rule 206 (a)(1)
Proper use of discovery, like many tools available for depositions, is all about what you know. In the case of Representative Deposition, which states that upon notice or subpoena by an opposing corporation, partnership or association, a third party must disclose and present a witness to testify on behalf of those subjects listed in the notice or subpoena, it can be critical. Codified under Illinois Supreme Court Rules under 206 (a)(1) and in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as Rule 30(b)(6)... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethical Issues in Criminal Practice
Ethical issues are not always clear cut, particularly when they occur in the midst of a contentious or particularly tumultuous criminal trial. Regardless of whether an ethical issue arises during the course of a trial, before it commences or even while the crime itself is occurring, under the rules of professional conduct it is the responsibility of the attorney to identify an ethical issue and find a swift and expedient resolution. This CLE course is designed to guarantee that attorneys will r... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Cross Examination Skills and Practice
Cross examinations may be different dependent upon the specifics of a case, the style of the attorney and the personality of the person under examination. Yet, there are specific guidelines which inform all cross-examinations and which any practicing attorney should know. This CLE course, presented by expert defense attorney Saad Siddiqui, will guide you through each step of a successful cross-examination and will offer an overview on how to select the witnesses for cross-examination and design... More Info
$291General Credit -
Avoiding Problems With Real Estate Clients
With a focus on the most common complaints leveled against real estate attorneys, this CLE course will present strategies and recommendations to avoid the most typical mistakes. The course will offer best practices for billing and consultations. The course is presented by attorney and host of the weekly radio show “Law You Should Know” Kenneth Landau. You can tune in every Wed at 3 PM or Sun at 7 AM on WHPC 90.3 FM or voicestream at www.ncc.edu/whpc. For podcasts of programs including real estat... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The Trial: Part 1, Winning Techniques
Learn successful trial strategies from seasoned and award-winning attorney Tom Liotti in this informative and entertaining CLE course. Inspired by the concept of justice, Liotti is one of the nation’s premier lawyers whose successful litigation of all types of cases has earned him a reputation for knowing the tricks and secrets of successful courtroom strategy. Motivated by the ideal of justice, Tom Liotti has successfully tried a wide variety of cases across the United States. A seasoned, a... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
The Trial: Part 2, Tricks of the Trade
The second of two-part CLE course series, seasoned attorney and expert legal strategist Tom Liotti will present a comprehensive guide for civil and criminal trials to ensure a successful outcome. The course will offer tips, techniques and guidelines as well as anecdotes that will enable you to benefit from the experience of one of the nation’s most premiere attorneys. One of the nation’s most high-profile, seasoned attorneys, New York lawyer Tom Liotti has tried a wide variety of civil and c... More Info
$813General Credits -
Illinois Mechanics Liens
What is a mechanics lien and what are the advantages if asserting one? This CLE course will provide a complete overview of the Illinois Mechanics Lien statute 770 ILCS et. seq. and explain what can be asserted and against who or what, the requirements for asserting such a lien, the process, limitation, filing schedule and how to assert liens on public funds, such as municipality-owned projects. More Info
$291General Credit
