Massachusetts CLE - All Courses
Massachusetts CLE
Accreditation Info
CLE is voluntary for Massachusetts attorneys. To view our full accreditation details please .
-
Legal Ethics from the Perspective of a Plaintiff’s Malpractice Attorney
Technology, like most advances, can be a blessing and a curse. With the greater speed and efficiency that today’s technology offers industries, including practicing attorneys, comes the expectation for on-demand service, constant communication, and a greater number of potential malpractice and ethical violations. This informative and timely CLE course, presented by legal malpractice attorney Jefferey O. Katz and his colleague Eric J. Chisolm, will explore the various pitfalls advanced technology... More Info
$2186.5Ethics Credits -
The Asset Protection Planning Continuum: Practical Steps for Estate Planning Lawyers
As estate tax planning becomes less relevant and the repeal of the federal estate tax seems a reality, the world of estate planning is rapidly changing. In fact, what sounds like the tools for the wealthy, are becoming applicable to all. Asset Protection Trusts (APT), which maximize income tax basis on death, is especially alluring but asset planning in general should be considered and offered to any client. This CLE course will explain how asset planning is constructed to provide tools for al... More Info
$291General Credit -
Pre and Post-Nup Clauses to Address Trust Issues
In the modern-day marriage, pre and post-nuptial agreements are practically a given. The most effective of these utilize an interdisciplinary approach, particularly where trusts are concerned. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the most common pre and post-nuptial agreements with special attention paid to trusts and the impact these agreements may have on them. The course will provide practical tips and strategies for planning and creating agreements, techniques for draftin... More Info
$291General Credit -
Your Witness: The Art of Direct Examination
Powerful witness testimony can make or break a case. While modern-day trial coverage seems to focus on sensational aspects such as DNA testing and CCTV footage, real cases, whether they be civil or criminal, are about actual people and while testimony has received a bad rap lately, it remains one of the most convincing tools in trial law. This CLE course will guide practitioners on how to craft powerful witness testimony and use it to its fullest advantage. More Info
$291General Credit -
Legal Issues of Social Media & Advertising in the US and Around the Globe
As social media transforms the way we share information and with whom we can share it, companies are leveraging their greatly expanded ability to access potential customers through digital advertising. But what guidelines inform these companies what they can say, how they can say it and to whom? This informative and timely CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of advertising in the age of social media. It will explain how to determine the jurisdiction that defines the legalities of adve... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Legal Guide to Social Media Advertising around the Globe
Social media has become the go-to source for information, news, current events, and personal communication. It has also emerged as a powerful tool for advertisers and marketers to target and reach wide swathes of customers with ease. The FTC, racing to keep up with emerging technologies, has a series of guidelines to regulate advertiser behavior. This CLE course will explain those guidelines and present case studies to illustrate their enforcement. Transparency, sponsorship, affiliate marketing... More Info
$291General Credit -
Managing Construction Risks
The most reliable aspect of any construction project is the unknown. Scheduling delays, unanticipated expenses, liens, property damage and even personal injury are just some of the potential unforeseen elements. This CLE course, presented by construction attorneys and industry experts Tannenbaum Helpern, will provide real-life anecdotes and essential tips and strategies to help owners minimize and plan for risks in construction projects. The course will explain how to budget for unexpected costs... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Hot Topics in Copyright Law
A star-studded presentation by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz’s litigation group, this CLE course will tell you everything you need to know about the current state of copyright law. The course will include recent developments in issues involving copyright ownership of media materials and how to defend small copyright claims. The course will take up the question of ownership of graffiti and street art, cheerleader designs, recent cases impacting copyright safe harbor and even a special presentatio... More Info
$953Total Credits1 Ethics -
The Basics of Estate Administration
We usually don’t think of estates in relation to the term life cycle, yet estate administration has within it many parallels and involves some complex considerations. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of estate administration, guiding attendees through this life cycle and highlighting the many critical steps and action items for each phase. The course will cover what to do in case of the death of a decedent, documentation preparation, admitting wills to probate, and the colle... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
The Ethics of Deception
Not every ethical decision is a choice between right and wrong, bad and good. Some are far vaguer, battling in the shades of gray where our responsibilities to clients may blur the lines. This CLE course will tackle some of the more profound, overarching issues of ethical responsibility and professional conduct in pursuit of a client’s cause. The course will address the rules and the values upon which they are based, potential models and guides to turn to and cases which illustrate where these... More Info
$651.75Ethics Credits
