Michigan CLE - Business Law Courses
Michigan CLE
Accreditation Info
CLE is voluntary for Michigan attorneys. To view our full accreditation details please .
-
ABC's of Selling or Buying a Privately Owned Business
Whether you’re a seasoned M&A or a general attorney, the general practices of small company sale transactions may be relevant in a wide variety of cases. This CLE course will explain the three major stages of the process of buying or selling privately held businesses include issues related to pre-contract considerations, the actual sales contract and closing and post-closing concerns. More Info
$552.25General Credits -
The Use of Subpoenas in Arbitration
This CLE course will explain the process for using subpoenas in arbitration and how to avoid or overcome the limits and difficulties which may be encountered when using them. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Decision by the Supreme Court of NJ on Fraud in a Medical Malpractice Policy
Hear from the attorney who successfully represented the Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association of Rhode Island in their appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the famous DeMarco vs. Stoddard case which effectively established that a medial malpractice policy procured via fraud can and should be rescinded ab initio. As a result of this decision, the insurer has no obligation to defend or indemnify the doctor. The landslide decision was the result of extensive examination o... More Info
$291General Credit -
Franchise Law: Five Issues Facing Franchisors and Franchisees
Today’s consumer market is filled with franchises. Whether in food services, clothing retailers, electronic or automotive sales, most businesses are led by franchises. As a result, there are numerous legal issues facing franchise businesses, both for franchisers and franchisees. This CLE course will examine the most crucial issues facing franchise businesses including personal guarantees, relationship termination, statutes of limitations and injunctive relief. The course will also review issues... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Review of the District of New Jersey Local Patent Rules
Local patent rules in the District Court of New Jersey as well as general standards of practice will be thoroughly examined in this comprehensive CLE course. The course will review local practice issues and how they may impact your case with a special emphasis on Local Patent Rules which set deadlines for specific matters related to patents. More Info
$291General Credit -
How Did this Lease Land on my Desk? The Lawyer’s Guide to the Business of Commercial Real Estate Leasing
This CLE program covers the major clauses of a commercial office lease from the perspective of your client. The purpose of the class is to impart to the practicing attorney the practical implications of various clauses and how they may affect the day-to-day operation of a business. It also provides an understanding of all the work that goes into negotiating a lease before it reaches the attorney’s desk. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Drafting a Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement to Protect a Franchisor in Litigation
This CLE course will explain the national and international laws which govern franchise law whose complexity arises from federal standards which apply in addition to those of each state. The course will explain how to draft successful Franchise Agreements and Franchise Disclosure Agreements including tips and strategies to help protect your clients from litigation. More Info
$552General Credits -
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Your IP Backstop
Designed to protect against those who wrongfully disclose, receive or exploit another’s trade secrets, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) not only protects intellectually property but is self-protective against its own misuse. This CLE course will explain how the UTSA was crafted and dissect the Act to explain how to utilize it and how it’s been implemented in key interpretative cases. The course will include background on its development by the National Conference of Commissioners on Unifor... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Principles of Agency: Foundation of Ethics
The principles of agency law and the ethical as well as fiduciary responsibilities that each lawyer owes to their client is a critical part of the attorney/client relationship. This CLE course explains all of these duties and they apply to the wide variety of ethical questions that may arise whether intentionally or not. The course will also explain how these duties may or may not apply to third party relationships, and how to avoid predicaments which may call an attorney’s ethics into questio... More Info
$652.25Ethics Credits -
Avoiding Ethical Violations and Malpractice Suits
This CLE course, designed to advise lawyers on how to minimize their risk of being sued for malpractice or other ethical violations, will offer practical steps and strategies for attorneys in all types of practices. Presented by ethics expert and legal malpractice attorney Daniel Abrams, the course reviews all the main reasons why lawyers find themselves brought up on charges and what plaintiffs’ attorneys are looking for in a lawsuit. The course will explain the stages of representation where l... More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits
