Michigan CLE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Courses
Michigan CLE
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Unique Divorce Issues Arising under Jewish Law
The interplay between Jewish law as implemented by the Beth Din (rabbinical court) and secular law is a fascinating topic of study. This CLE course will explain the unique features of a Jewish divorce, the requirements of the ketuba (Jewish marriage agreement document) as well as its financial ramifications and the process of marriage dissolution through a Get (writ of divorce). The presentation will explain the requirements for divorce under Jewish law, including mutual participation of both... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Beth Din As a Preferred Forum
According to Jewish law, disputes among Jews should be mediated through a Beit Din (house of law), a specific rabbinical forum designed for this purpose. This CLE course, presented by an expert in Jewish law, will explain the complexities involved in selecting an appropriate forum. The course also includes a presentation by the director of the Beth Din of America, the New York rabbinical court, who will review the court process used in a Beit Din and use actual case law to explain how cases ar... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Beth Din Jurisprudence
Regardless of how contemporary a case may seem, decisions made in rabbinical courts are determined through the examination and implementation of both ancient and modern texts of Jewish law. However, rabbinical law takes into account that business deals will be made and conducted in accordance with local law. This CLE course, presented by an arbitrator and administrative attorney of Beth Din of America, New York’s rabbinical court, will explain the role of secular law and local custom as they a... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Female Testimony in Beit Din: An Untold Story of Halachic Justice
A fascinating CLE course that deals with the gap between religious law and societal norms, the issue of contemporary court testimony from individuals barred from such practice in Biblical law will be explored and discussed. Presented by a religious arbitration law expert from Pepperdine University School of Law, the course will explain how Jewish justice operates within the context of rabbinical court proceedings. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Business Alternative Dispute Resolution
In comparison with litigating commercial cases in court, business arbitration and mediation hold a number of important benefits, but taking advantage of them requires familiarity with Alternative Dispute Resolution. This CLE course, presented by experienced business dispute resolution attorney, commercial arbitrator and mediator and trainer of new and experienced neutrals, will provide a thorough understanding of business-to-business ADR as well as provide insights and answer questions about the... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Commercial Arbitration Clauses for Business Lawyers
Typically more cost-efficient and less combative, commercial arbitration begins with a formal agreement between parties to a commercial transaction. Unfortunately, arbitration clauses have been relegated to boilerplate status and are often ignored. This CLE course, presented by business law specialist Richard Waxman whose vast experience in arbitration makes him the ideal presenter, will provide an overview of the commercial arbitration process and related clauses. The course will then provide a... More Info
$552General Credits -
Venue Want to be Somewhere Else: Beginner's Guide to Arbitration
Arbitration is all the rage as parties try to avoid an expensive legal battle. But is arbitration the peaceful, inexpensive solution people think? This CLE course will present the Illinois Arbitration Act (710 ILCS 5/1 et. seq.) and how to handle contracts with arbitration clauses, excluding those that involve interstate commerce. The course will explain the power of arbitration panels in Illinois and how to extricate oneself from contracts that include arbitration panels. Choosing a good arbi... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Mindfulness and the Practice of Law
Mindfulness is a well-known concept, but not typically used in relation to the practice of law. Presented by psychologist Amanda Schwait, Ph.D. and Upchurch Watson White & Max mediators Carl Schwait and Renee Thomspon, both former trial attorneys, the course will explain mindfulness, its emotional, psychological and physical benefits and how to incorporate it into daily life and the daily running of your practice. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Building Blocks of Mediation
Designed to provide a general overview of mediation theory by introducing basic terminology employed during the mediation process, this CLE course will effectively summarize the basic tenets of mediation theory. The course will also explain the work of the Ecclesiastical Court known as a Beit Din, which employs both mediation and arbitration techniques to resolve disputes. More Info
$552General Credits -
Healthcare Arbitration Agreements: Developments in the Law, and Hurdles to Enforcement
While the law is rapidly evolving, binding arbitration agreements between nursing homes and their residents is currently enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. And yet, these agreements have faced consistent hostility from courts and legislatures. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of these agreements in the context of nursing homes and provide strategies and practical approaches to drafting and enforcing these agreements. More Info
$291General Credit
