Michigan CLE - Litigation Courses
This is a listing of Litigation CLE Courses for Michigan. Please make your selection below of Michigan CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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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 -
When Brotherly Love Goes Wrong: Defending Against Constructive Trust Claims
The first thing we learned in law school is that if you don't have a written contract for real estate, you cannot seek to enforce an agreement concerning that real estate. No contract, no sale. But there is an exception to the rule: a constructive trust. Unfortunately, constructive trust cases are often filed by family members with an axe to grind against other family members. An angry brother or sister can tie up your client's real property for years, based on nothing but a few conc... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
A Guide to Ethical Billing Practices and Retainer Agreements
Retainer agreements and billing systems have evolved. And courts and disciplinary committees have taken notice. Today, Judges are more inclined to write down legal fees, and disciplinary authorities are questioning lawyers whose agreements and bills violate the rules. A sound retainer agreement and clear bills can contribute to a healthy client relationship. How to tighten up your retainers and bills to ensure smooth payment and keep client relationships in tact? Join Frankfurt Kurnit ethics... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Junk Science or a Ticket to Freedom: An Analysis of Forensic Evidence
Junk science or a ticket to freedom? Forensic science, the stuff of blockbuster movies, TV dramas and true-crime novels, has transformed the way the legal community thinks about evidence. But surprisingly, the buzz surrounding forensics has focused on two primary areas: its use to exonerate criminals and its lack of exposure to real scientific scrutiny. In this fascinating and contemporary CLE course, renowned attorney Jeffrey Schwartz explains the basics of forensic sciences and its application... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Introduction to New Jersey Family Law Practice
Every marriage is an agreement made between two parties. Yet while the determination to form a union can be legalized with no more than witnesses and a legal officiator, the dissolution of a marriage requires a laundry list of filings, motions and proceedings. Learn everything you need to know about the practice of divorce and Family Law in NJ in this comprehensive CLE course. In addition to explaining relevant documents and materials, the course will cover: Attorney/Client Relationsh... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Introduction to New Jersey Municipal Court Practice
To the uninitiated, the Municipal Court system can be quite foreign to even the most seasoned attorneys. Learn everything you need to know to navigate the Municipal Courts in NJ in this detailed CLE course. The course will introduce New Jersey Court Rule Section 7 and review charges cognizable in Municipal Court. The course will also review: Filing Complaints Procedural Issues Failure to Appear Guilty Pleas Filing Motions Pretrial Motions Trial Procedures Plea Bargaining Divers... More Info
$291General Credit -
New Jersey Civil Trial Practice
There are many factors that affect the outcome of a civil trial, but none tilt the scales so dramatically as preparation. This CLE course will explain everything attorneys, from the brand new to the well-seasoned, need to know to ensure they are prepared for every aspect of the trial. The course will explain the various steps attorneys must take in their preparation as well as provide a detailed explanation and schedule for planning for civil trial. More Info
$291General Credit -
Summary Proceedings in New York: Disclosure, Devices & Delays
Landlord/tenant disputes are notoriously complicated in New York. The rights of opposing parties and arguments for disclosure can take what seems like a straightforward case and drag it out to the point where the cost and time lost make it more of a hassle than it's worth. Summary proceedings are meant to reduce the cost and time typical legal proceedings involve. This fascinating CLE course will explain summary proceedings in New York and discuss topics such as: Basic concepts of summa... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Accounting Principles for Attorneys: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
The drafting of documents and generating of reports should be second nature to those in the legal profession. But in the realm of accounting, lawyers may find themselves completely over their heads. This CLE course explores the various accounting principles and standards every lawyer must know. The course describes the various organizations involved in setting the standards, how to create a balance sheet, arrange a corporate capital structure, present an income statement and a statement of cas... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Depositions: Procedures and Strategies
Successful trial attorneys know the importance of a good deposition. Their effectiveness is more than a matter of their content, but also how they are defended. This CLE course will explain the parameters under which a deposition should be taken, how to maintain a clear record for motions and trials, techniques for implementing depositions at trial, strategies for preparing and protecting witnesses, avoiding common mistakes in deposing witnesses and for participating in and defending deposit... More Info
$552General Credits
