Massachusetts CLE - Government and Military Courses
Massachusetts CLE
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A Guide To Navigating The Maze Of New York City Zoning And Land Use
Zoning and land-use are typically complex areas, and in New York City even more so. This CLE course will offer a detailed introduction to zoning and land use with a focus on New York City. The course will include discussions of the use, bulk and parking regulations of the Zoning Resolution, as well as present issues such as the transfer of "air rights", mandatory affordable housing, and continuation of non-conforming uses and discretionary approvals, including re-zoning special permits... More Info
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Legal Issues for Growing Cannabis at Home
The Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act legalized cannabis in New York. Cannabis advocates successfully fought for the inclusion of home cultivation in the new law against the lobbying of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry and other trade groups. Since then, the cannabis industry has expanded exponentially, and while home grow does not get the attention of more commercial methods, it is one of the industry’s fastest growing sectors. This CLE course will review the laws that... More Info
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New Marijuana Legislation & Vehicular Search & Seizures: Lingering Odor Of Marijuana as Probable Cause & Residue
The New NYS Marijuana Legislation, also known as the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, offers tools for criminal defense attorneys under the new search and seizure protections allowing probable cause to conduct a search of a vehicle as a result of an alleged marijuana odor. This CLE course will review the new legislation and the tools it offers, focusing primarily on the recent case of Police Department v. Xavier J. Williams; Joan R. Salzman, Administrative Law Judge, which applie... More Info
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Defending Motions to Dismiss and Objections to Discharge Under Chapter 7 United States Bankruptcy Code
For most debtors, Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code offers a fresh start, relieving debtors of any legal obligation to repay debts listed in the schedule. Unfortunately, not everyone qualifies for a Chapter 7 discharge and not all debts are eligible for discharge. This CLE course will review and explain each statutory exception to discharge and offer strategies to successfully defend objections filed by creditors and the US Trustee. More Info
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Complexities of Acquiring Control: Where the Fed’s Control Rule Meets Other Regulatory Definitions
The Federal Reserve’s finalized revisions to determining one company’s control over another for purposes of the Bank Holding Company Act and the Home Owners’ Loan Act have been completed and though the final rule codified existing control standards, it simultaneously introduced new concepts and raised critical questions about the industry. Since these revisions, the industry has continued to grapple with how these revisions should be applied, particularly as it applies to contractual r... More Info
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Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm and Clients from Cybercriminals
Cyberattacks are on the rise and everyone is at risk. This CLE course will present a comprehensive plan for preventing cyberattacks and protecting your firm’s technology. The course will cover everything from an attorney’s ethical obligations with regards to technological competence to the cybersecurity myths that can invite harm. You will receive practical, concrete strategies to secure your practice against cybercrime as well as the leadership skills to create a culture of security-f... More Info
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Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The issue of the impermissible use of race when exercising preemptory challenges was perfectly highlighted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers. This CLE course will offer criminal defense attorneys with tools and strategies they can utilize to combat this type of unethical tactic. More Info
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Representing a Deponent and Deposing a Representative
A representative appearing at deposition would seem to be a simple procedure. Yet, it is actually a complex process with many practical considerations to take into account under 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This CLE course will address how a deposition could be conducted and in what capacity a representative may testify. The course will present the privileges that may be asserted in a deposition and how they might differ from those that may be asserted in other types of... More Info
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Force Majeure: Constant Contingency In Turbulent Times
It seems that every day there is a new emergency, from global to local. Pandemics, war, government overhaul, riot, global warming – all of these touch upon the always present but little regarded Force Majeure clause in contracts. This informative CLE course will address Force Majeure from the practical view of contractual verbiage or absence, qualifying events, transactional contests and effects. The course will also address the impact of common law as well as court decisions and statu... More Info
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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