Michigan CLE - Business Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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Trade Practice and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
This comprehensive CLE course explains the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and the Code of Federal Regulations’ trade practice laws under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The course will describe the three tier system and how the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages works within that system. An overview of trade practice regulations which prevent suppliers from exerting undue influence on distribu... More Info
$291General Credit -
How Covid-19 Legislation has Impacted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation
Commercial landlord-tenant litigation has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 legislation, dramatically altering the commercial landlord-tenant practice. This CLE course will explain the key legislation and executive orders which had an impact on the ability of a landlord to collect rent, the tenant’s ability to delay rent payments and the guarantor’s ability to eschew personal responsibility. The course will offer practical considerations and suggestions in light of the new chan... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
Overview of FinTech Regulation and Compliance
Companies that utilize new technology to automate and improve the delivery of financial services, known as FinTech, face many challenges. This CLE course will explain the core principles and regulatory issues in the US which govern the primary aspect of financial services such as funds, securities, money transition, commodities, anti-money laundering and even basic banking. The course is primarily geared to attorneys, but anyone interested in FinTech has a lot to gain. More Info
$291General Credit -
Increasing Revenue for Your Clients and Yourself Through Franchising
Looking to increase your revenue through franchising? This CLE course will explain the advantages of franchising and its potential for success in the US. The types of businesses that can be franchised and the process for establishing a franchise system, including registration requirements in various states will be discussed. The Franchise Disclosure Document as well as duties and options as a franchise attorney will be presented. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Counsel's Role in Developing & Adopting a Code of Ethics
Almost every organization today has a code of ethics they claim to abide by. But are these codes policies? Legal requirements? Are they enforceable? Are there exceptions? This CLE course will address all of this and more and explain the attorney’s role in developing and implementing the enforcement of these codes. The course will address all of these issues as they relate to the code being upheld by a small group of representatives yet scrutinized by the public at large as well as stak... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
International Joint Ventures: Problems, Solutions and Approaches
The legal issues surrounding cross-border joint ventures (JVs) can be somewhat complex. This CLE course will address all the basics such as purpose, management, governance and capital contributions. The course will also cover veto rights, profit distributions, transfer restrictions, minority protections and dispute resolution specifically within the context of international or cross-border ventures which means that cultural and foreign law issues, international taxation, profit repatri... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
The Patent Process for the Curious: What Lawyers Need to Know
Patent law is one of the lesser known areas of law, in particular from a procedural standpoint. Special licensing and exclusive exams, as well as an undergraduate degree in science or engineering, dictate who can practice patent law and only practitioners will have real in-depth knowledge. With only about 40,000 active practitioners in the US, course work in the field is extremely limited. Regardless, it isn’t uncommon for an attorney with little or no background in patent prosecution... More Info
$291General Credit -
Representing Comic Book Creator Clients
The comic industry has seen some serious shifts in the last two years. This informative CLE course will present the fundamentals of representation in the comic book industry and explain new areas of litigation and transactional work. New distribution models, NFT’s and other developments and their impact on the industry will be explored along with topics of inclusion and diversity essential to successful representation. More Info
$813.25General Credits -
Comic Book Contract Negotiation And Drafting
An engaging CLE course designed to address the provisions common to comic book agreements and client interview exercises, participants will engage in mock negotiations while learning to spot common problems. The course, which is facilitated by experienced comic book industry attorneys, will also offer a hands-on guide to drafting and editing agreements. More Info
$552General Credits -
Representing the Founders and Initial Investors in a Startup Technology Company
The start-up phase of a technology company requires the assembly of a management team, the development and testing of products and services, marketing strategies and intellectual property research. Most importantly, it is when the initial capital is raised. This entertaining CLE presentation whose fast-pace mirrors the frenetic energy of start-ups will present the most common corporate, securities and tax law issues that are involved when representing start-up founders or early-stage i... More Info
$551.5General Credits
