Michigan CLE - Business Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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Current Developments in Employment Law: FMLA, DBL, WC, ADA, NYPFL - How Does All This Work
Balancing work and family has become a hot-button issue in recent years, with more and more employees demanding that businesses recognize and provide for families whether they are dealing with medical issues, military service or a newborn child. Many of these rights are detailed in the Paid Family Leave Act and it is incumbent upon employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive review of both as well as eligibility requirements... More Info
$552General Credits -
Legal Issues in Art Collecting: Practical Planning for Art Collectors & Their Advisors
Art collections are not like other assets. Built upon personal vision, creativity and passion, they are difficult to evaluate, and even harder to incorporate into a comprehensive tax and financial plan. Whether you are a collector or an advisor, this CLE course will provide you with best practices to determine the ideal disposition of a collection. The course will review outcomes of buying, selling and donating collections both before and after death as well as practical considerations in collec... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5
While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Getting the Deal Done: A Discussion of Common Pitfalls Facing Dealmakers When Negotiating Film and TV Deals
The smallest details can trip up even the most seasoned attorneys and case law is filled with examples of destroyed relationships, undone deals and expensive disputes resulting from lack of attention to common agreements. This CLE course will focus on some of the most prevalent legal and business pitfalls facing dealmakers, particularly those related to media figures such as producers, writers, directors and financiers. The course will review co-production agreements, including how to avoid gett... More Info
$291General Credit -
Labor and Employment Law Update: The Day of the $29.00 Hamburger is Coming!
Labor law is an ever-evolving field. This CLE course will provide you with all the recent updates and developments, both New York State and federal, on a variety of labor and employment issues such as New York State unemployment law, workers compensation, employee misclassification, and the New York Paid Family Leave Act. The course will also review the difference between employees and independent contractors and the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. Requires benefits, wage and hour updates, salary thre... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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 -
Persuasive Legal Writing: Be Heard on Paper
Writing is a key element to any legal procedure and the ability to produce clear, organized and persuasive documents may mean the difference between success and failure in any legal battle. This CLE course will present the principles of persuasive legal writing and explain how to structure and develop a strong legal argument that incorporates the standard of review and a clear outline of facts. More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethics of Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know
Social media has vastly altered the way we communicate as well as how we search for and gather information. For attorneys, an understanding of how social media works can be a key element in building a business or a legal suit. This CLE course will explain the various types of social media and how they can be utilized in marketing, discovery, communications and legal actions. The course will also explain the potential ethical issues in using social media and how to avoid actions that may result i... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Insurance as a Tax, Financing and Capital Solution
Specialty insurance products are a useful tool to protect clients against potential tax liability in order to finance alternative assets or as a form of balance sheet capital for certain regulated companies. In this informative CLE course, Kenneth R. Pierce will discuss this issue as well as Reps and Warranties insurance to facilitate mergers and acquisitions. Pierce will provide case studies and transaction diagrams to illustrate novel ways to utilize insurance for a variety of purposes and pro... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Ethical Tips for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners
Small firm and solo practitioners face additional challenges in staying informed of ethical rules and considerations for attorneys without the organizational, administrative and legal support of larger firms. This CLE course, designed specifically for small and solo practitioners will present real life situations involving ethical dilemmas and legal malpractice claims and explore how to navigate issues and hypotheticals. More Info
$952.75Ethics Credits
