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Massachusetts CLE
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An Attorney’s Guide to Online Defamation & Website Removal
Amidst all the discussion of the pros and cons of social media, one of the more recent developments in the con area is that of internet defamation. This CLE course will focus on how this type of case begins and the various available strategies to resolve it. The most likely perpetrators, motives for defamation and how online free speech may apply will all be explored as well as pitfalls to avoid in bringing such a lawsuit. The course will use existing case studies to analyze potential results... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Sports Law Primer: Salient Topics in a Changing Legal Landscape
The professionalization of college athletes and expansion of legalized sports betting are both areas that are undergoing rapid change. This CLE course, geared toward a general audience, will review and wide array of legal issues and trends in these areas. The course will also cover concussion litigation, dispute resolution, intellectual property and publicity right and the continuously evolving issue of sex abuse scandals. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Consumer Bankruptcy Exemptions in Chapter 7: Exempt it or Lose it
Federal bankruptcy exemptions can be fairly complex. This CLE course will explain how to differentiate between State and Federal exemptions and how to determine lookback periods between states. The course will explain how to determine whether state opt-out statutes are valid with reference to a particular client, trustee deadlines and how exemption information helps to market a bankruptcy practice. Dates for filing, relationships between schedules, valuation validation and how to mediate betwe... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Stranger Than Fiction 2.0: True Crime Legal Issues
The entertainment industry has made true crime a subject of popular fascination. But as production companies look to push the envelope to keep the audience entertained, it’s important to assess the various pitfalls and analyze risk. This CLE course will explain the legal issues surrounding using real-life events for entertainment and how to adapt true crime for a mass audience. The course will review strategies for negotiating with law enforcement including obtaining access and materials. Mana... More Info
$291General Credit -
Land Use and Zoning Boot Camp
The issues of land use and zoning can be complex – regardless of which side of the issue you are representing. This comprehensive guide to the basics of land use and zoning laws will explain the approval and appeal process as well as how to assess impact fees and affordable housing policies. More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Dying for a Laugh: Lessons Learned from Lawyers in Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
The statistics for mental illness and substance abuse are rising nationwide, and yet, compared to the normal population, the statistics for attorneys and law students is striking. The degree to and rate at which they are suffering is increasingly cause for alarm. This CLE course will explain the real-life impact of these diseases on a person’s life and practice. The course will address and how and when to get help and the importance of erasing the public stigma associated with these illnesses.... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The Intersection of Elder Law and Estate Planning
Elder law, a complex group of interconnected areas of laws, impacts individuals and families as well as the critical decisions they must make regarding assets, retirement, estate planning, trusts, and more. Presented by attorney Aaron Futterman, this informative CLE course will explain the impact of elder law in consideration of legal issues of matrimony, trusts, real estate, personal injury, social security, taxes, and debtor/credit law. Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, veterans’ benefits as... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Unreal New State of New York State Real Estate Law
Recent developments in New York Real Estate Law may have a significant ramifications for both prosecution and defense. This CLE course will review these new developments including how they impact actions in commercial and residential tenant proceedings, foreclosure defense litigations and the recent legislative enactments regarding both tenants and landlords. The course will explain this recent ruling and the new tenant laws as well as recent appellate rulings in foreclosure cases. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Cannabis Industry
With legalization spreading across the US, the cannabis industry has become one of the fastest growing across the country and around the world. With this incredible opportunity comes a wide variety of specifics and legalities that must be taken into account before starting a venture. This CLE course, presented by Brent Johnson, CEO of Hoban Law Group which is exclusively dedicated to this industry, will explain the landscape and nuances unique to the hemp and marijuana industry. The course wil... More Info
$291General Credit -
Investing in the Cannabis Industry 101
With a special focus on key considerations and the art of navigating investments in the industry, this CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of the fastest growing industry in the US and abroad – cannabis. Indeed with legalization spreading across the country, the cannabis industry provides an incredible opportunity. But with that opportunity comes a particular landscape and legal nuances that must be taken into account before starting a venture. Presented by Brent Johnson, CEO of Hoban... More Info
$291General Credit
