Massachusetts CLE - All Courses
Massachusetts CLE
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What You Need to Know about Negotiating Retail and Restaurant Leases
Smaller tenants are at a distinct disadvantage when dealing with landlords and complaints issues more often than not backfire, both for the tenant and the attorney. This CLE program will provide a thorough strategic analysis of leases and their forms to highlight the legal and business provisions which have the greatest impact on retail and restaurant tenants. The course will cover the definition of and use of premises, abatements, escalations, assignment and sublet clauses, issues of zoning a... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Recollections of the Last Surviving Prosecutor: 70 Years Since Nuremberg
The trial of the century presented by the courtroom’s lead prosecutor, Benjamin Ferencz, Chief Prosecutor for the United States in the infamous Nuremberg Trials, will lead this compelling CLE course on the trial’s juxtaposition with the creation of the UN and the global conflict over the prosecution of crimes of aggression. The course will cover a detailed overview of the trials themselves, their role in the evolution of international criminal law over the past 70 years and their relationship to... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Real Estate Implications of the Health Hazards of Tobacco Smoke
The legal implications of smoking seem to comprise a list almost as long as that of the health implications, particularly if you include second hand smoke. This CLE course, presented by Landlord Tenant author and practitioner Dov Treiman, will present the legal implications of smoking and second hand smoke with regards to regulated and unregulated multi-family housing, particularly in New York State. The course will review the legal consequences related to the four level of cigarette smoking, a... More Info
$291General Credit -
Disqualification by Reason of Vicarious Conflict of Interest
We are long past the days when workers stayed in the same job for their entire lives and the profession of law is no exception. But how do we allow for such mobility without compromising confidentiality? Noted real estate law author and practitioner Dov Treiman addresses this very issue in a comprehensive CLE course which discusses disqualification and when and how it applies to one attorney or an entire firm. The course explains what can be done to prevent such disqualifications and relates the... More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits -
Legal Issues in Art Collecting: Practical Planning for Art Collectors & Their Advisors
Art collections are not like other assets. Built upon personal vision, creativity and passion, they are difficult to evaluate, and even harder to incorporate into a comprehensive tax and financial plan. Whether you are a collector or an advisor, this CLE course will provide you with best practices to determine the ideal disposition of a collection. The course will review outcomes of buying, selling and donating collections both before and after death as well as practical considerations in collec... More Info
$291General Credit -
Title Insurance Claims
Presented by Attorney Kent Lewis, this comprehensive CLE course will present nation-wide case law related to title insurance and closing liability. The course will also review Email Compromise Fraud and provide tips on what to look for when identifying fraud, how to respond to its discovery and how insurance carriers and coverage for Errors and Omissions may regard losses related to such fraud. More Info
$291General Credit -
1031 Exchanges: Rules to Succeed & Common Pitfalls
Designed to give participants an overview of 1031 Exchanges, this CLE course will address all the basic rules, regulations and benefits of implementing one successfully. Useful for investors, attorneys, real estate and title agents, 1031 Exchanges can be instrumental in deferring capital gains taxes on investment and commercial properties as well provide a means of reinvesting wealth and growing investments. More Info
$291General Credit -
Trust Yourself: A Basic Guide to Using Trust Accounts for Legal Fees
High volume practices, particularly those who accept smaller, flat fees for cases, will often choose to avoid depositing upfront fees into their trust accounts. Intended as a primer for newer practitioners, this CLE course will cover the basics if using trust accounts for legal fees and explain when and how unearned fees can be deposited into trust account when paid upfront. The course will explain the pros and cons of this practice and where to find additional rules and applicable information... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5
While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Getting the Deal Done: A Discussion of Common Pitfalls Facing Dealmakers When Negotiating Film and TV Deals
The smallest details can trip up even the most seasoned attorneys and case law is filled with examples of destroyed relationships, undone deals and expensive disputes resulting from lack of attention to common agreements. This CLE course will focus on some of the most prevalent legal and business pitfalls facing dealmakers, particularly those related to media figures such as producers, writers, directors and financiers. The course will review co-production agreements, including how to avoid gett... More Info
$291General Credit
