Massachusetts CLE - Government and Military Courses
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Massachusetts CLE
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The Challenges to Property Tax Exemptions for Nonprofit Entities
The tax exemptions for non-profit organizations were originally instituted for religious, educational and charitable organizations. Since then, the definition has been expanded somewhat, and continues to apply to an untold number of non-profit organizations across the country. These organizations not only provide benefits in terms of feeding the homeless, medical care, counseling, housing and religious support, but also employ hundreds of thousands of workers, pay federal taxes and make use of l... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
The Legacy of Nuremberg: Benjamin Ferencz Examines the Current State of International Criminal Law
The Nuremberg Trials, deemed the “biggest murder trial in history,” was not the first tribunal to debate the legalities of warfare, but it may be the most far-reaching. Prosecuting twenty-two defendants charged with the murder of over a million people, Chief Prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz established a legal precedent that gave rise to an international criminal court and world better prepared for the protection of human rights. In this riveting CLE course, Benjamin Ferencz presents the case from th... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Military Leave Rights and Landmark Cases
This CLE course, designed for attorneys of all levels, identifies the types of claims that can be pursued under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and other applicable federal and state laws. Presented by Tully Rinckey PLLC Senior Associate Michael Macomber, Esq. who has extensive experience with federal employment law the course will explain how to identify the types USERRA in the context of representing both employees and employers, how to best advise client... More Info
$291General Credit -
Basics of Handling Veteran's Disability Claims
Designed to offer a comprehensive overview of compensation benefits for veterans, this CLE course will explain the types of pension and compensation benefits for VA’s and the basic theories of service-connections for conditions. The course will explain the types of claims and procedures for filing, record development and requests for claims files and service records, ratings practices, assessing compensation for non-veterans and fees for representation. More Info
$291General Credit -
Long Term Disability Benefits Under ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) created a wealth of employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans. This CLE course will explain the various plans and their benefits including limitations and minimum benefits. The course will review elimination periods and proofs of claim, and procedures. Potential reasons for denials and how to avoid denial of claims, ERISA vested benefits and individual policies will all be reviewed. More Info
$291General Credit -
Municipal Disability Pensions Nuts & Bolts
Determining disability pension eligibility for municipal employees requires comprehensive knowledge of the requirements and standards. This CLE course will explain everything you need to know about the tier system for eligibility, how to analyze the medical ramifications of accidents and differentiate them from incidents, and filing requirements. The course will explain the disability pension’s relationship to workers compensation, personal injury actions and social security disability and expla... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Railroad Retirement Board Disability Annuity Claims
Differentiating railroad retirement board disability annuity claims from other types of disability compensation can be complex. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of these annuity claims and how they differ from social security disability. The course will offer and step-by-step review of the application process, the denial and appeals process and how to avoid ethical pitfalls in light of recent LIRR scandals. More Info
$291General Credit -
Representing Workers Compensation Claimants
With a wide variety of forms of disability compensation, understanding the relationships between them is critical to obtaining the proper coverage for your client. This CLE course will explain workers compensation as it relates to New York State disability, social security disability and retirement disability as well as who is covered and how disability is applied in the case of accidents and occupational diseases. Filing procedures, statutes of limitations, settlements and types of applicable a... More Info
$552General Credits -
A Legal Guide to Introducing International Products and Services to the U.S. Market
There seems to be no limit to the products people will buy or the services they will employ. In fact, bringing your product or service to US market in a way that creates demand is much more complicated than it appears. This CLE course will explain how to devise a careful, and well thought-out strategy for introducing a product or service to the US market. The course will explain how to choose a successful distribution model, cost-effectively maximize intellectual property protection and account... More Info
$552General Credits -
The Montreal Convention: Rules and Regulations that Govern and Affect Most International Flights
The Montreal Convention, which came into effect in 2003, governs all international travel, whether of “persons, baggage or cargo.” Included in this provision are also some of the more notable international crashes and so it is somewhat surprising how few attorneys are well-versed in its provisions. Given its impact on the rights of carriers and passengers aboard international flights, understanding the provisions of the convention are essential to any potential claim. This CLE course will revie... More Info
$291General Credit
