Michigan CLE - Litigation Courses
Michigan CLE
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Serving Rural Clients Using Technology
Among the many reasons why individuals and families choose not to pursue litigation is simple access. In rural areas of the US, some counties have fewer than three attorneys, and some have none at all. This CLE course will explain this problem and the areas affected and offer avenues to serve clients whose lack of access to justice prevents them from protecting their rights. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Ethics of Deception
Not every ethical decision is a choice between right and wrong, bad and good. Some are far vaguer, battling in the shades of gray where our responsibilities to clients may blur the lines. This CLE course will tackle some of the more profound, overarching issues of ethical responsibility and professional conduct in pursuit of a client’s cause. The course will address the rules and the values upon which they are based, potential models and guides to turn to and cases which illustrate where these... More Info
$651.75Ethics Credits -
Hot Topics in Copyright Law
A star-studded presentation by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz’s litigation group, this CLE course will tell you everything you need to know about the current state of copyright law. The course will include recent developments in issues involving copyright ownership of media materials and how to defend small copyright claims. The course will take up the question of ownership of graffiti and street art, cheerleader designs, recent cases impacting copyright safe harbor and even a special presentatio... More Info
$953Total Credits1 Ethics -
Your Witness: The Art of Direct Examination
Powerful witness testimony can make or break a case. While modern-day trial coverage seems to focus on sensational aspects such as DNA testing and CCTV footage, real cases, whether they be civil or criminal, are about actual people and while testimony has received a bad rap lately, it remains one of the most convincing tools in trial law. This CLE course will guide practitioners on how to craft powerful witness testimony and use it to its fullest advantage. More Info
$291General Credit -
Legal Ethics from the Perspective of a Plaintiff’s Malpractice Attorney
Technology, like most advances, can be a blessing and a curse. With the greater speed and efficiency that today’s technology offers industries, including practicing attorneys, comes the expectation for on-demand service, constant communication, and a greater number of potential malpractice and ethical violations. This informative and timely CLE course, presented by legal malpractice attorney Jefferey O. Katz and his colleague Eric J. Chisolm, will explore the various pitfalls advanced technology... More Info
$2186.5Ethics Credits -
Illinois Mechanics Liens
What is a mechanics lien and what are the advantages if asserting one? This CLE course will provide a complete overview of the Illinois Mechanics Lien statute 770 ILCS et. seq. and explain what can be asserted and against who or what, the requirements for asserting such a lien, the process, limitation, filing schedule and how to assert liens on public funds, such as municipality-owned projects. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Trial: Part 2, Tricks of the Trade
The second of two-part CLE course series, seasoned attorney and expert legal strategist Tom Liotti will present a comprehensive guide for civil and criminal trials to ensure a successful outcome. The course will offer tips, techniques and guidelines as well as anecdotes that will enable you to benefit from the experience of one of the nation’s most premiere attorneys. One of the nation’s most high-profile, seasoned attorneys, New York lawyer Tom Liotti has tried a wide variety of civil and c... More Info
$813General Credits -
The Trial: Part 1, Winning Techniques
Learn successful trial strategies from seasoned and award-winning attorney Tom Liotti in this informative and entertaining CLE course. Inspired by the concept of justice, Liotti is one of the nation’s premier lawyers whose successful litigation of all types of cases has earned him a reputation for knowing the tricks and secrets of successful courtroom strategy. Motivated by the ideal of justice, Tom Liotti has successfully tried a wide variety of cases across the United States. A seasoned, a... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Cross Examination Skills and Practice
Cross examinations may be different dependent upon the specifics of a case, the style of the attorney and the personality of the person under examination. Yet, there are specific guidelines which inform all cross-examinations and which any practicing attorney should know. This CLE course, presented by expert defense attorney Saad Siddiqui, will guide you through each step of a successful cross-examination and will offer an overview on how to select the witnesses for cross-examination and design... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Corporate Representative Deposition in Illinois Under Supreme Court Rule 206 (a)(1)
Proper use of discovery, like many tools available for depositions, is all about what you know. In the case of Representative Deposition, which states that upon notice or subpoena by an opposing corporation, partnership or association, a third party must disclose and present a witness to testify on behalf of those subjects listed in the notice or subpoena, it can be critical. Codified under Illinois Supreme Court Rules under 206 (a)(1) and in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as Rule 30(b)(6)... More Info
$291General Credit
