Massachusetts CLE - Corporate Law Courses
Massachusetts CLE
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Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits
Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for an organization. This informative CLE course will explain how to identify and utilize an IP to further business goals. The course will explain the types of IP’s that exist, the associated costs with obtaining and maintaining the various types of IP's, costs of IP acquisition, negotiation strategies, licensing, enforcement issues and defensive actions when faced with another’s IP. The course aims to impart wisdom in the IP space as well... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing
The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is a new tool for property owners and developers which offers low interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien. It functions like a muni bond but can still be placed in a capital stack. This CLE course will explain the basics of the C-PACE is enabled and describe its legal structure, status and how it can be put to work for your clients from developers, banks, local governments or private owners. More Info
$291General Credit -
What Attorneys Need to Know About Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
Like any field, businesspeople have a lingo all their own. Phrases such as NOPAT, Operating Profit, Net Income, EBITDA, retained earnings, current vs. long-term assets and liabilities, Free Cash Flow are all used regularly in the business world, but are practically a foreign language to attorneys. This CLE course will review basic financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to help you understand the language of business so you can better re... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Advising a Client as to the Purchase of a Franchise
This informational CLE course is designed to provide a prospective franchisee with the necessary information to purchase a franchise. The course will focus on provisions in the Franchise Disclosure Agreement as well as typical provisions in Franchise Agreements. The political considerations that may arise with respect to the franchise location will also be addressed. More Info
$291General Credit -
What If the Government Doesn’t Save My Client’s Bank? Preparing For the Next Bank Crisis
Though extraordinary intervention by the government and private sector protected uninsured depositors, the recent banking system crisis resulted in several failures and a loss of confidence, especially for owners and debtholders who lost everything. The crisis further highlighted that there is no expectation of the government protecting uninsured depositors if another bank fails. This CLE course, presented by a regulatory partner at a prominent law firm, will examine the recent trauma... More Info
$291General Credit -
Evaluating a Franchise for a Franchisee: What Attorneys Need to Know
The decision to purchase a franchise is fraught with legal issues. This CLE course will guide counsel representing and franchisee in evaluating such a decision. The course will explain how to review the FDD and Franchise Agreement and how to negotiate the addendum. Key considerations to analyze in deciding to purchase as well as strategies for negotiating the deal will be discussed. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Franchise Sales Compliance
Designed to assist legal counsel representing a franchisor in their understanding of how to client-franchisor compliance with federal and state laws related to franchises, this CLE course will address compliance issues in practical and understandable terms. The course will provide practical examples to assist counsel in explaining concepts to potential and current clients. More Info
$552General Credits -
Broker Lien Rights: What Attorneys Need to Know
Presented by a seasoned attorney who authored or lobbied on behalf of the roughly 34 states with commercial real estate broker lien rights, this CLE course will address a variety of related issues. The course will address protected commission claims, the prerequisite of such claims, timing, and legislative history. Advice on enforcements as well as guidelines for drafting a lien, asserting and serving a claim, foreclosing and defending judgement a the appellate level will be addressed.... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Navigating Partnership Disputes and High-Impact Partner Departures
Breakups can be challenging, and although they may not be as severe as divorces, managing conflicts between partners and dealing with the departure of a significant collaborator can be tough. In this informative CLE, we will explore effective strategies for handling disputes and separations, covering important aspects such as the responsibilities of a firm towards an attorney and vice versa, communication techniques, ethical considerations, and privacy concerns. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations at Law Firms
Conducting internal investigations is inherently intricate, particularly when it involves probing allegations of sexual harassment within your organization. In this CLE course, you will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies and obligations involved in such investigations. You will be guided through a step-by-step process, ensuring compliance with current statutes. The course will cover essential topics including internal communication protocols, contra... More Info
$291General Credit
