Michigan CLE - Litigation Courses
Michigan CLE
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Equity & Inclusion Confusion: Discrimination and Other Trending Employment Law Topics for Non-Employment Lawyers
Employment law is an important area of the legal system even for non-employment lawyers. This comprehensive CLE course will address the uniquely challenging issue of employee vs. independent contractor and the implications of how workers are classified. The course will summarize the various federal laws, including Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which govern... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Beginners Guide to Motion Practice
This comprehensive CLE course is designed for new attorneys as an introduction to Civil and Special Civil motion practice. The course will primarily focus on the three most common types of motions including: 1) Summary Judgment Motions 2) Various Discovery Motions 3) Motions to dismiss/Post judgment motions. The course will explain the process for implementing a motion practice strategy and its usefulness in providing the attorney with the direction and purpose o... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethics in Debt Collection Law
This CLE course will explain the ethical and liability traps that attorneys are subject to for those collecting and prosecuting consumer debts under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This course will explain the most common rules of professional responsibility that typically result in liability under the FDCPA. Presented by defense counsel with over 30 years of experience defending law firms against FDCPA allegations, the course will present the best approaches to avoidin... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Discovery, Evidence, and Motion Practice Under Section 1983 Police Liability
A successful police misconduct practice under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has three main issues at its core: 1) Discovery: This includes what law enforcement files are kept, a checklist of which ones should be requested by the plaintiff (including incident reports and investigations, officer personnel files, and Monell custom and policy related files) 2) Evidence: including 15 evidentiary issues, the admissibility of previous contact the plaintiff had with the police, prior officer discip... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching a Solution
Civil injury and insurance cases can be complicated to negotiate. This CLE course, presented by highly experienced settlement attorneys and negotiators, will outline the 10 most crucial points for successful negotiations. They will also explain the main reasons why settlements aren’t reached. Presenters will conclude with tips and strategies for improving your negotiating skills, and when and how to begin the process. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Drafting the Bullet Proof Civil RICO Complaint
Prosecuting civil actions in Federal Court in situations where defendants engaged in criminal or even quasi-criminal behavior can be aided through Civil RICO complaints. Yet many federal judges are wary of Civil RICO cases and respond by creating OSC hearings or check lists to make sure that RICO claims are both legitimate and that they are pled properly. This CLE course will explain how to establish a ROCI complaint that holds up under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.... More Info
$291General Credit -
Analyzing the Right and Ethical Way to Prepare Witnesses in Criminal Cases
The zealous representation of clients is the obligation of all attorneys. But that obligation does not give them the right to ignore the rules of professional conduct, or that of honesty and candor in front of the tribunal. Creating a balance between the two can certainly present a challenge. This CLE course will explain how to structure presentations for the maximum effect and best serve a client’s interests while still maintaining the proper standards for honesty, the prevention of p... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Navigating the Future: Embracing AI's Impact on the Legal Profession for Lawyers with a Strategic Mindset
ChatGPT is now a part of our everyday lives and its ability to write our papers, do our research and even pass the Uniform Bar Exam has exceeded all expectations. In fact, experts are predicting that generative AI will eventually replace practicing attorneys. This CLE course will address pressing questions such as how generative AI will change the way lawyers do business and will attorneys lose their jobs? The course will also explain the extent to which an attorney’s mindset, as well... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Establishing Clear Standards for Compliant Pharmaceutical Marketing to Limit Liability for Off-Label Promotion
In recent years, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries have undergone transformative changes, significantly impacting their research-based approaches. This course explores these momentous developments, including the emergence of digital-based health technologies, the integration of real-world experience (RWE) and real-world data (RWD) in the drug approval process, and the widespread dissemination of evolving medical information to a diverse audience. While these advancements offer t... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Case Against Tipper X
On what he thought was a typical workday in New York City, Tom Hardin woke up, went to the gym and ran a few errands on the way to the office. And on his way, two FBI agents suddenly appeared, publicly flashed their badges and began questioning him about his job. Tom was shocked and confused and began to worry when the agents began sharing details about his personal life and his family, even where he was last weekend. It was that event that began the process of Tom Hardin going from he... More Info
$551.5General Credits
