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Massachusetts CLE
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Bringing Class Actions & Mass Claims to Resolution
Moderated by UWWM mediator and special magistrate Jeffrey M. Fleming, this CLE presentation explains how to maintain ethical standards and civil discourse during mediations, specifically those that arise from class and mass actions. The course will be presented by Rodney Max, a principal with Upchurch Watson White and Max Mediation Group, and UWWM mediator Steven Jaffe. More Info
$291General Credit -
Multi-State Employers: Drafting Employee Handbooks Compliant in all States
Multi-state employers face tremendous challenges in creating employee handbooks. With laws that vary by state, organizations doing business across the country must ensure compliance with all state laws as well as federal laws regarding workplace compliance. This CLE course will focus on drafting employee handbooks that protect businesses in every state they operate. The course will highlight the most common legal pitfalls as well as critical policies and disclaimers to include and those that can... More Info
$291General Credit -
FMLA Checklist: Step-By-Step Compliance
Compliance with FMLA can be a complex process that can trip up even the most seasoned HR professional. This CLE course will present an in-depth checklist, including step-by-step procedures, to ensure an understanding of compliance obligations, how to meet and administer them in the workplace. The course will provide a fully comprehensive understanding of the legal requirements of the FMLA as they relate to leaves of absences and benefits including leave eligibility, definitions of key terms such... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: A Cornerstone of Equal Rights for All Americans
Voter rights and legislation is one of the key issues that has guided the principles of freedom in America throughout history. One of its landmarks is the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This riveting CLE course will explain this act and how it fits into the context of voter rights legislation including the 15th amendment, rights denied to certain segments of the population and the events leading up to the passing of the act. The course will conclude with a discussion of the vigilance necessary to pr... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
What Are Mechanic’s and Construction Liens and Why Do They Matter for Your Project?
This CLE course will provide a thorough explanation on utilizing mechanics’ and construction liens, used to secure monies due to those who provide labor and materials for property improvement, for public and private properties. The course will go into detail on the steps owners may take to respond to liens and general principles of the lien law, work covered, alienable property, enforcement, defense and other critical items. The course will conclude with an explanation of trust funds and foreclo... More Info
$552General Credits -
Preparing a Nursing Home Case for Trial
The complexity involved in nursing home cases may surprise you. This CLE course will explain how to successfully prepare in the weeks leading up to a trial including requirements for admitting evidence, using demonstratives, case organization and how to effectively implement technology. The course will present a variety of strategic and logistic concerns. More Info
$291General Credit -
Common Ethical Dilemmas in Civil Practice
Ethical codes of conduct for attorneys are quote strict and often pose challenging dilemmas, particularly when the clients are the ones causing them. This CLE course will review these codes and present potential dilemmas attorneys may face including perjury by a client, social media exposure and scams regarding settlement money entrusting to a firm. The course will provide tips and strategies for preventing and managing these and other potential dilemmas. More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits -
Representing Comic Book Creator Clients: A Guide to Contractual and IP Issues
The comic book business is a serious enterprise and representing comic book industry clients includes a variety of issues that attorneys need to know. This CLE course will address these issues and track the client\attorney relationship from concept through agreement. The course will present intellectual property issues, agreements for service, collaboration and publishing. The course will also explain what publishers tend to seek out in a comic book property as well as licensing issues and legal... More Info
$813General Credits -
Advance Conflict of Interest Waivers: Do's and Don'ts
More and more, law firm retainers agreements have included advance conflict of interest waivers. In this comprehensive CLE course, leading ethics attorney Ronald Minkoff, who also heads the Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, P.C., will explain these increasingly popular waivers as well as how they are used now as well as their history in New York and across the country, what they mean, the Rules of Professional Conduct which govern them, relevant case studies, et... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Comic Book Contract Negotiation and Drafting Practicum
There are three agreements that are critical for attorneys representing comic book creators – the services agreement, the publishing agreement and the motion picture option/purchase agreement. With the help of veteran comic book publishing attorneys, this CLE course will explain best practices for negotiating these types of agreements from the negotiation to the drafting stage and also stage mock negotiations for participants. The course will also take into account specific issues such as page r... More Info
$551.75General Credits
