Massachusetts CLE - Litigation Courses
This is a listing of Litigation CLE Courses for Massachusetts. Please make your selection below of Massachusetts CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Massachusetts CLE
Accreditation Info
CLE is voluntary for Massachusetts attorneys. To view our full accreditation details please .
-
Use of Subpoenas in Arbitration and their Enforcement
The use of subpoenas in arbitration is a developing area of the law. Included in the topics covered are: requirements for using subpoena, the International Bar Association rules on their use, limitations on who can issue a subpoena, geographic limitations, use in discovery, applicability of the Federal Arbitration Act, Revised Uniform Arbitration Act section 17 and its constitutionality, and enforcement of a subpoena in court including contempt. It is designed for attorneys litigating in arbi... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Breathing Life Into the Dreaded Justification Defense
Most criminal defense attorneys have their tried and true strategies for obtaining an acquittal and though every case needs to be determined on its own merit, there are some defenses that are rock-solid, and others that are more of a gamble. But there aren’t too many who put forth the justification defense often. As it already implies the admission of a criminal act, defense attorneys are starting out with a handicap, which is why most attorneys would advise their client to plead out.... More Info
$291General Credit -
New Jersey Civil Trial Preparation & Municipal Court Practice
This two part CLE seminar on the basics of civil litigation and municipal court practice is the ideal introduction for the inexperienced New Jersey attorney, a necessary refresher for the veteran and much-needed primer for out-of state attorneys with pending civil or municipal court matters in the New Jersey system. Part one of the seminar will review: Structure of the New Jersey court system Procedures for submitting a civil case Pleadings Service of process Entry of default Defa... More Info
$552General Credits -
What’s Your Story? Defending a White Collar Client
Compared to other types of criminal cases, white collar cases may appear overly complex and difficult to follow. Thus, defending a white collar case requires strategies to make the client’s and witnesses’ stories come to life. Every decision in a white collar case has crucial implications for success or failure. This CLE course will analyze those decisions with respect to: pre-trial presentations, pre-trial discovery, legal motion practice and appellate review, focus groups, jury selection, d... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Bankruptcy Basics: Chapter 11 and Reorganization
This informative CLE course will outline the various benefits to corporations, investors and debtors in filing for Chapter 11. The course will also explain different types of bankruptcies and explain how to reclassify secured debt into unsecured debt, the process for the free and clear sale of assets and the requirements for confirmation of Chapter 11. More Info
$291General Credit -
Critical Events in a Medical Malpractice Case: From Initial Client Interview Through Trial
The successful development of a Medical Malpractice claim begins even before a single form is filed. Attorneys must be on the look-out for cases that can be resolved, and learn to avoid those that cannot be settled. Everything from the initial interview through the trial must be carefully evaluated and orchestrated the selection of an expert, discovery matters, objections, direct and cross examination of witnesses, selection and presentation of evidence, hearsay, openings and closings. All of... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
How Assets Pass Upon Death
There are numerous issues that may impact the transfer or passing of assets upon an individual’s death. This CLE course will review the various routes this may take either by contract via non-probate, titling of an account, the designation of a beneficiary, intestate succession or last will & testament. The course will provide an overview of the types of transfers and the various issues that may arise. The course will introduce the probate process and explain what an attorney and client may an... More Info
$291General Credit -
Winning Nursing Home Claims: A Practical Guide
The combination of an aging population with a slew of examples of abuse by nursing homes has led to a steep rise in nursing home litigation. This CLE course will offer a step-by-step review of the proper techniques and strategies for litigating these cases including how to evaluate the claims, selecting parties to name as defendants and the critical role of experts. The course will also offer a complete overview of statutes such as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA),... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Proving a Federal Social Security Disability Claim
As with much of government protocol, submitting a federal social security disability claim is amazingly complex and it’s critical to understand the rules before trying to prove such a claim. This CLE course will review the entire process from beginning to end and explain how to evaluate the validity of a federal social security disability claim, burden of proof, the various types of acceptable evidence, and the importance of work history. The course will also review strategies for succ... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
What to Reasonably Expect in the Coming Years from the Reasonable Expectations of the Insured Doctrine
Amongst the most controversial legal theories of the past two centuries, the Reasonable Expectation of the Insured Doctrine has its advocates and its adversaries. A frequent topic of legal commentators, the REI Doctrine continues to defy clear definition and is not even universally understood. In fact, recent cases have rejected the very existence of the doctrine. This CLE course will delve right into the heart of the controversy with a thorough explanation of the REI Doctrine and a re... More Info
$291General Credit
