Michigan CLE - Litigation Courses
Michigan CLE
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Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: The Design and Evaluation of Product Warnings
Almost everything one buys these days comes with a warning label. From recyclable coffee cups to ketchup bottles, it seems there are potential hazards in any product. But who decides which products get tagged, and how do you know which warnings to include? This CLE course will explain everything you need to know about evaluating and designing risk-reducing warning labels. Using true examples of major companies such as Otis Elevators, Rheem Water Heaters and Off Insect Repellent, the course will... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: Theory, History, Codes and Standards and Research Findings
It seems that ever since the McDonald’s coffee case, wherein the company was sued for failure to warn a customer that her coffee was hot, product warning labels have gone to extremes. From their inception as aural and visual signs, such as the Stop, Look and Listen traffic signals, to the government-mandated warnings on products such as cigarettes, we have now reached a stage where every potential hazard from the likely to the absurd is spelled out on increasingly long warning labels. This CLE c... More Info
$552General Credits -
Appellate Developments in NYS Landlord Tenant Law: Installment #1
Focused on the examines recent developments in Landlord Tenant Appellate Law, this informative CLE course presented by famed commentator and landlord-tenant practitioner Dov Treiman will cover a vast array of topics in this one hour installment including: • London Terrace Gardens, L.P. v. Heller: Golub Notice Content • Marina Tower Assoc., L.P. v. 325 Southend Corp.: Commercial Lease Renewal • 49 Terrace Corp. v. Richardson: Stipulations • Theodoli v. 170 E. 77th... More Info
$290.75General Credit -
Appellate Developments in NYS Landlord Tenant Law: Installment #2
The inherent tensions between landlords and tenants are fairly well-known and the tendency for entanglements in the courts are practically legendary. This CLE course, presented by famed commentator and landlord/tenant practitioner Dov Treiman, will examine recent disputes and decisions with regard to Landlord Tenant Appellate Law. These include: DFS of Springfield, Inc. v. DiMartino: Personal Jurisdiction Golden Mtn. Realty Inc. v. Severino: Forum for L&T Disputes Windy Acres Farm, I... More Info
$290.75General Credit -
Strategies for Conducting Effective and Legally Compliant Interviews
Most businesses are well-versed in the legal risks involving employee complaints and actions. But what they are not aware of is the degree of their exposure to a lawsuit even before an employee is hired, as early, in fact, as the recruitment interview. Even the appearance of employment barriers or the exclusion of and failure to provide accommodations for potential candidates due to special needs can lead to a lawsuit for discrimination. This CLE course will explain these risks and the strategie... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Issues Arising in Arbitration
Arbitration inhabits a fascinating place in the legal system. A means to settle disputes outside the courtroom, the decisions handed down in arbitration are still legally binding and though the drama unfolds without the backdrop of the legal system, its procedures are still bound by law. This CLE course, presented by a seasoned arbitrator with 20 years’ experience in the field, will explain the various issues that may, and often do, arise in arbitration such as determining who selects the partie... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Representing Owners in Construction Matters
Listen to anyone tell the story of their home construction and you will hear tales of frustration, anger and sometimes downright theft. This CLE course will teach you how to successfully represent your clients in construction projects and design contracts that protect them throughout the process. The course will begin with an explanation of the myriad parties involved in these projects from designers and contractors to insurers and lenders. The course will then delve into contractual issues and... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Appellate Process at the New York State Appellate Division
This CLE course presents an easy-to-follow approach with respect to perfecting appeals. From the new practitioner to the seasoned veteran, Eric J. Kuperman, Esq. brings practical appellate experience and tips to trial lawyers who need to appeal their cases. Topics included: I. Understand How and When to File Notice of Appeal II. Know What to Include in the Record on Appeal III. Grasp What to Include in the Brief IV. Present Oral Arguments More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Mechanic's Liens - What's It All About?
Construction projects are a hive of activity, with everyone from architects and engineers to constructors and mechanics playing a role. But not everyone on a construction site has equal remedies against non-payment from the general contractor who hired them and owners can find themselves caught in a legal battle that is not of their own making. This CLE course will review the subcontractors’ remedy for these instances, typically referred to as a Mechanic’s Liens, a powerful tool used by contract... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
The Twenty-Two Most Frequently Posed Questions to Title Underwriters
Common knowledge about real estate transactions include contracts, mortgages, bids and agents. And while many people know that title insurance is a requirement, few know why, what title insurance covers or how to address relevant issues. This CLE course, which will use the format of most frequently asked questions to provide a comprehensive review of the topic, will address issues such as ownership, trusts and estates, judgments, mortgages, corporations and much more. More Info
$291General Credit
