Michigan CLE - Contract Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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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 -
Introduction to New Jersey Eminent Domain Law
There are areas of law that are required reading for all practitioners in a particular field. When it comes to real estate, that area is Eminent Domain. So whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, New Jersey’s Eminent Domain process is a necessary part of your overall knowledge. This CLE course offers a basic review of this process, giving attorneys a general familiarity with how the process works, the various scenarios and pitfalls and strategies for negotiating the pr... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Strategies for Drafting Concrete Indemnification Provisions
The purpose of indemnification agreements is to close the gaps where parties feel they may be at risk. Obviously, a good indemnification agreement will minimize risk to the greatest extent. This CLE course will explain how to craft the strongest and most enforceable agreements and the requirements for doing so such as thorough due diligence. The course will explain the purpose of these agreements, thoroughly review the various benefits and the alternatives. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
The Role of Written Representations in M&A Contracts
The role of representations in M&A transactions is well-established. It is critical that written representations are clearly expressed and that parties understand the nuances in M&A contract representations. This CLE course will review how to make representations and their qualifications, exceptions to representations, the use of disclosure schedules and updating representation schedules, “bringing down” representations at closing and the relationship between representations and indemnificatio... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Laws Of Arbitration As It Applies to Rabbinical Courts
According to Jewish law, it is a requirement to settle legal disputes in the rabbinical, rather than secular courts. Known as a Beit Din, rabbinical courts are dictated by rules and procedures that most attorneys are unfamiliar with. This CLE course will explain how to navigate the rabbinical court system, how to craft arbitration agreements, the rules of marriage and divorce and the relationship between the rabbinical and secular court system in enforcing judgments. More Info
$291General Credit -
Negotiating Skills for Lawyers: How to Win Gracefully
The theatre business is one of meager opportunities, unpredictable personalities and greatly inflated egos. And so there is perhaps no better industry in which to hone one’s negotiating skills than theatre. This CLE course, presented by a veteran negotiator of the theatre industry, offers general guidelines as well as specific strategies that can be applied to nearly any industry. Amidst a wealth of entertaining anecdotes, the course reviews: Assessing your bargaining power Prioritiz... More Info
$291General Credit -
Fundamental Concepts in Drafting Contracts: What Most Attorneys Fail to Consider
A great deal of the dispute in contract negotiations is about the terms of the agreement. And yet, inconsistencies and imprecision in how even agreed upon concepts are expressed in a contract can cause tremendous and potentially costly conflicts. Honing your contract-drafting skills is thereby essential to any attorney who deals with transactions. This CLE course is designed to explain the essential, but often overlooked principles in drafting, analyzing and interpreting contracts. As opposed... More Info
$813General Credits -
Players on the Picket Line: Sports Lockouts
The image of major athletes on a picket line seems so unlikely as to be almost ludicrous. And yet, the major sports leagues have a history of conflict and instances of lockout. Presented by industry expert Robert Boland, this fascinating CLE course will inform agents, attorneys and sports enthusiasts of the differentiation between lockouts and strikes, when they’re used and how they affect players, managers and owners. The course will also offer a history of labor conflicts in sports and review... More Info
$291General Credit -
Representing the Players: A Guide to Sports Contracts
Sports representation is exciting, fast-paced and, if you’re lucky, media frenzied. But like any type of representation, the foundation of the relationship with the client is a legal-based contract. This CLE course will explain sports contracts in their entirety and will include a review of: Types of sports contracts Contract restrictions Ethical issues Sports vs. standard contracts Negotiation strategies Contract provisions Mitigation procedures Te... More Info
$291General Credit -
Representing the Space Challenged Tenant: Tips and Traps in Small Office Leasing
Negotiating on behalf of small office tenants may seem like a straightforward, simple operation. But the various complexities involved in small office tenant agreements can lead to aggressive negotiations and it's important to know how to best represent your client. This informative CLE course will explain how to forcefully negotiate on behalf of your small office tenant client and will review the various terms of tenant agreements such as issues of insurance, subletting, indemnity, maintenance,... More Info
$291General Credit
