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Massachusetts CLE
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Hot Topics in Employment Law Since #MeToo
The beginning of the #MeToo movement can ostensibly be traced to when the New York Times published a bombshell expose that revealed decades of abuse and sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein, a previously untouchable Hollywood mogul. The article, entitled Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades, quotes a partner of the instructors' firm. Five years later, the #MeToo movement, a name inspired by sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke, who years earlier h... More Info
$552General Credits -
Ethical Considerations When Responding To Lozada Complaints
While one of the most complex areas of law, immigration law can be extremely rewarding and tends to foster a collegial atmosphere amongst peers. Yet this congeniality can backfire when an attorney must file a disciplinary complaint against another in defense of their clients as required by the Matter of Lozada. This CLE course will focus primarily on how to manage a situation when you are accused of errors. The course will review proper and appropriate responses to the ethics authoriti... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Effective Mediation: What the Mediator Needs to Know to Resolve Your Case
It might be surprising, but over 95% of civil cases settle before trial. This CLE course will explain this pre-trial resolution statistic as a result of the effectiveness of mediation. Designed to assist both new and seasoned attorneys in streamlining oral and written presentations for mediation and getting crucial information in front of a mediator. More Info
$291General Credit -
PFAS: The New Contaminant of Enormous Concern
As global warning becomes an increasing concern and technology evolves to address it, the issue of “forever chemicals” has moved to the forefront. This CLE course will address the regulations for new varieties of contaminants and PFAS chemicals. The course will address PFAS chemicals as they relate to federal and state regulations surrounding drinking water, the strictest of which is New York State. The course will address the difficulties faced by public water suppliers to ach... More Info
$291General Credit -
Transnational Legal and Cultural Issues Arising when Doing Business Internationally
Transnational transactions often require documentation which must satisfy more than one legal system. This CLE course will explain the various issues which may arise when documenting transnational transactions. Using examples of American companies doing business in China, the course will present the need to understand and interpret the laws and regulations within the context of their country of origin and where the business is being conducted. The course will explain how the understand... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Residential Lease Drafting Primer
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, the skills of lease drafting are essential to ensuring your client’s success. This CLE course, will cover the essentials of drafting a residential lease. The course will explain specialized clauses and the specific language they require as well as the theory and rationale behind these recommendations. The course will include lesser-known clauses that may rarely appear in today’s leases and yet speak directly to some of... More Info
$552General Credits -
Questioning Techniques for Depositions: To Question, Or Not To Question, That Is The Question
There is an art and a science to taking a deposition and knowing which questions to ask is a key element to taking a great one. This CLE course will present the most sophisticated techniques to drafting questions that will take your deposition from good to great. The course will explain the documents that are essential to crafting questions and how to formulate those questions to achieve your goals. Wording, pleadings, discovery responses, the use of exhibits, audio and video materials... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
How Not to Lose Your Case at a Plaintiff’s Deposition
Defending a plaintiff in a deposition opens up a complex set of potential pitfalls. This CLE course will present a defense lawyer’s perspective on the potential weaknesses and issues that might arise at a deposition. The course will help the participants recognize and overcome these potential issues. Preparation for and deposition of witnesses to achieve goals will be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Respond to a Motion for Summary Judgment in Brief Form and at Oral Argument
The right tools are an essential part of any attorneys’ arsenal. This CLE course will address the ones an attorney needs when responding to civil motions. The course will also review the necessary tactics attorneys should employ to navigate the basic procedural rules to follow when you receive a motion that is filed against your client. Strategies for responding to motions, including little-known tips and rules that will preserve your client’s claim and ensure you can admit evidence in... More Info
$291General Credit -
Discovery in Surrogates Court: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Surrogate Court practice can be overwhelming for even the seasoned attorney. This CLE course, designed for both experienced state planners looking to up their game and those new to the practice, will offer a comprehensive review of the laws, rules and procedures related to litigating issues in Surrogate’s Court. The course will address these issues from the viewpoints of both the petitioner and the respondent and will present practical tips that will increase efficiency and help guide... More Info
$291General Credit
