North Carolina CLE - Business Law Courses

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National Academy of Continuing Legal Education is a Sponsor (5258) of CLE courses, approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attorneys may earn all required NC CLE credits from the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education. To view our full accreditation details please .

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The Rise of The Machines: A Lawyer's Guide to Avoiding Legal Extinction

Designed for both novice and seasoned attorneys alike, this CLE course will offer a basic overview to the ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform legal tasks. Participants will be given the knowledge and perspective needed to successfully integrate AI into their work successfully, ensuring their practice remains competitive and relevant. The course begins with a breakdown of AI and Machine Learning (ML), and explains each one’s practical legal applications. The course... More Info

$34

1Tech/Gen
Corporate Transparency Act: Lessons from Round One of Implementation

Pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), many legal entities, both foreign and domestic, operating in the United States, have contemplated whether to file beneficial ownership information ("BOI") reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"). This CLE course, presented by an interdisciplinary panel of specialists, will address the commercial practicalities of compliance with the CTA as well as the complexities. While the reporting requirements will only in... More Info

$29

1General Credit
BIZ BUZZ: Starting, Buying and Selling Small Businesses

Launching, buying, selling or franchising a business requires many steps, in-depth analysis and an understanding of the various legal issues. Big Buzz covers the five different methods small entities leave or enter into a small business. This CLE course will address these methods from a variety of perspectives – that of an attorney handling more than 30 closings a year, that of an owner of both successful and failing businesses, and that of an investor in many small businesses. The cou... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Broker Lien Rights: What Attorneys Need to Know

Presented by a seasoned attorney who authored or lobbied on behalf of the roughly 34 states with commercial real estate broker lien rights, this CLE course will address a variety of related issues. The course will address protected commission claims, the prerequisite of such claims, timing, and legislative history. Advice on enforcements as well as guidelines for drafting a lien, asserting and serving a claim, foreclosing and defending judgement a the appellate level will be addressed.... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Handling Nonprofit Board Disputes

Nonprofit board members are often honored to serve, but don’t really understand their responsibilities. This CLE course will explain Board fiduciary duties and responsibilities, address common disputes that can arise between Board Members, explain Founder Syndrome and what to do when people quit or relinquish responsibility. The course is designed to benefit both nonprofit consultants, in-house and outside counsel called upon to resolve disputes. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Navigating Partnership Disputes and High-Impact Partner Departures

Breakups can be challenging, and although they may not be as severe as divorces, managing conflicts between partners and dealing with the departure of a significant collaborator can be tough. In this informative CLE, we will explore effective strategies for handling disputes and separations, covering important aspects such as the responsibilities of a firm towards an attorney and vice versa, communication techniques, ethical considerations, and privacy concerns. More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations at Law Firms

Conducting internal investigations is inherently intricate, particularly when it involves probing allegations of sexual harassment within your organization. In this CLE course, you will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies and obligations involved in such investigations. You will be guided through a step-by-step process, ensuring compliance with current statutes. The course will cover essential topics including internal communication protocols, contra... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Antitrust Merger Enforcement: Significant Regulatory Developments and Issues Explored

Designed to offer attorneys an in-depth understanding of the current state of US antitrust regulations and the role of antitrust agencies in reviewing and challenging mergers, this CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the merger control process in the US, priorities of the antitrust agency priorities, highlights of recent merger challenges and forthcoming revisions to the US merger guidelines. The course will begin with an exploration of the core aspects of the US merge... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Preparing a Business Client to Franchise

This CLE course will address the basic issues involved in representation for a client who wants to franchise. The course will present the practical considerations of franchising, the franchisor’s legal obligations and the most important decisions that need to be made. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Introduction to Franchising Law

Whether you are representing a franchisor or a franchisee, it’s important for representing counsel to understand the basic legal considerations involved in franchising. This CLE course will present the legal definition of a franchise and review both state and federal laws which govern the franchise relationship. The course will provide resources for information on franchise brands, explain the pitfalls of becoming an accidental franchise and introduce the legal considerations to take i... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Business Law Strategy & Contract Drafting: Considerations for Maximizing, Monetizing & Preserving Client's Patent Rights

Patent law is an important area for business law attorneys to understand. This CLE course will explain everything you need to know including the importance of NDA’s in a patent application, crucial clauses of drafting employment agreements and tips for cost effectively dealing with patent infringement on e-commerce platforms. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Cyber Security and Cyber Breach: What Lawyers and Their Law Firms Need to Know Now

This CLE program will explore the issues surrounding cyber security, the potential consequences of a cyber breach, and the ethical considerations that accompany such an event. With over 50 state laws in the United States concerning data privacy and security, companies must understand what legal and ethical obligations their business and clients have when it comes to personal information. The Federal Trade Commission also keeps an eye on companies to make sure that they are following th... More Info

$34

1Tech/Gen
Distinguishing Between Employers and Contractors in Light of the New DOL Guidelines

The world of commerce has a new star – the gig economy. This area grew tremendously during the pandemic lockdown, as delivery services became a necessity. Those employed in this economy, from well-known names such as Lyft, Uber, Grubhub and Doordash, as well as countless others all share one element – they pick and choose workplace location. But how to define these employees? Are they independent contractors or “remote” employees? There is a case to be made for each and the Department... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Land Use Regulations

Weed is now legal in 21 states, with more than 155 million Americans able to legally possess marijuana. However, it remains classified as a Schedule I drug on the Controlled Substances Act, which is the same category as heroin, meaning it can disqualify someone from entering the U.S. military or for applying for a security clearance. Even those cannabis businesses operating in state-legal markets struggle to fund their start-up costs because they are restricted from opening bank accounts or ge... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Navigating SaaS Contracts: Top Tips for Reducing Risk

This timely CLE course will present a comprehensive look at emerging data privacy laws, particularly as they relate to the impact on SaaS contracts. The importance of these laws in the wake of data leaks and breaches cannot be overstated, particularly with regards to SaaS. The course will provide tips and strategies for drafting allocation clauses and offer a thorough look at two of the most critical clauses - indemnification and limitation of liability – from both the vendor and custo... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Drafting Comic Book Contracts: A Practical Guide

Comic book agreements include unique provisions. This CLE course will ask participants to develop a rough draft of initial of key comic book agreement provisions, to engage in a mock client interview and negotiations with exercises specifically designed for the comic book industry. Attendees will then be led to issue-spot common problems in publishing contracts. With guidance from seasoned comic book publishing attorneys, attendees will get to practice a full range of necessary skills... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Hero-at-Law: The Law and Practice of Representing Comic Book Creators and Publishers

The past two years has seen important changes in the comic books industry. This CLE course will present the new areas of litigation and transactional work that have developed as well as offer an overview of the fundamentals of representing comic book industry clients. The course will also address the pros and cons of AI-generated works and present a series of new cases which have had a dramatic impact on comic book and graphic novel publishers and their attorneys. More Info

$81

2.75General Credits
Estate Planning for Attorneys Who Help Business Owners

Clients who own small businesses have particular needs and concerns with regards to estate planning. This CLE course will prepare estate planning attorneys to serve those clients as part of their overall estate planning. The course will go far beyond the issue of wills and delve into operations, employees, customers, vendors, leases, licenses and a slew of other issues as part of their estate plan. The course will assist attorneys in managing their clients’ expectations as well... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
A Primer on Trademarks: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know

Trademark registration and protection is increasingly important in today’s digital world. This CLE course will cover all the basics of trademark registration and protection including providing an understanding of what constitutes a trademark and the different types. Trademarks that are able to be registered, as well the benefits of registration and the registration process will be reviewed. Types of infringement and strategies for preventing infringement as well as available re... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Managing FMLA Leaves of Absence

This comprehensive CLE course will offer an in-depth understanding of leave of absences with regards to FMLA compliance. A legalistic and complex set of laws, this CLE course will offer a step-by-step guide to understanding the requirements set forth in the FMLA relating to leave of absences. The course will also present a detailed plan of action for when employees are out on a leave of absence to ensure legal compliance. The course will also tips and strategies to: Understand w... More Info

$29

1General Credit
What Every Practitioner Needs to Know about Property and Business Interruption Appraisals: A Unique ADR Forum

Insurance coverage has always been big business, and with catastrophic global events such as hurricanes and wildfires becoming more common, it is even more so. This CLE course will address how to manage situations in which a property or business interruption claim cannot be settled. The course will offer concrete alternatives to litigation, particularly given that insurance policies require parties on both sides to resolve their dispute in Appraisal over the value of loss and damage, which is un... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Intersection of Cannabis Law, Real Estate, and Local Government Policy

Cannabis law generally brings to mind regulatory, transactional and possibly even litigation and M&A. However the most challenging aspect of cannabis law is actually real estate, as all cannabis businesses are tied to a piece of land and are thereby dictated by state and local regulations which guide eligibility. With local land use, real estate transactions and complex leaseback agreements combined with the intricacy of landlord/tenant issues, municipal land use attorneys, real estate... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts

This CLE course will offer insight regarding the issues that attorneys should consider when drafting construction contracts. The course will review: Drafting Mechanics Liens Delay Damages Termination Liquidated vs. Actual Damages Material Escalation Costs Change Orders Insurance Bonds Dispute Resolution More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Basics of Patents: Are You Protected? Fundamentals of US Patents and Inventorship

Intellectual property comprises an increasing proportion of a company’s value. As a result, protection of intellectual property is of great importance to company owners as well as stockholders. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of patent law and inventor-ship in the US, and explain the ins-and-outs of patent claims, requirements to be identified as an inventor and disclosure issues in a patent claim. The course will also explain how patent claims are used in the marke... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Advanced 1031 Exchange Topics: Reverse and Improvement Transactions

With a specific focus on Rev. Proc. 2000-37 – Reverse Exchanges, this CLE course will look closely at some of the more advanced aspects of 1031 Exchanges. The course will present different types of “parking” transactions including those related to improvement exchanges. Various strategies for consideration as they relate to partnership issues, which is often the result of 1031 Exchanges, will be discussed. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Ideas to Cash: Guiding Creative Clients In Monetizing Their Inventions and Other Creations

An idea can be difficult to express, much less to protect. The law offers various types of protections as well as a series of procedures to implement those protections including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This CLE course will review the different types of protections as well as how to monetize the methods. Samples of different methods and techniques for approaching targets will be presented so you can turn your clients’ ideas into profit. More Info

$55

1.75General Credits
Recent Trademark Decisions Practitioners Should Know About

There have been many fascinating trademark decisions from the Federal Courts as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. These decisions are required knowledge for trademark practitioners. This CLE course will present these decisions as well as the myriad issues visited from protective orders and color marks to standing, initial interest confusion, territoriality and more. The course will also review a variety of decisions including: Brooklyn Brewery Corp. v. Brooklyn Bre... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Walk Away With The Check: How To Win A Business Divorce Case

A bad business partner can be the downfall of even the most stalwart client. This CLE course will explain the litigation, negotiation and corporate governance expertise required to help your client in a business dispute. The course will cover the 5 corporate provisions that control partner disputes and how to devise a strategic plan to win a business divorce case. The course will also cover issues such as how to time a separation, how to end with the upper hand and valuation me... More Info

$55

2General Credits
A Search for Perfection: Fundamentals of UCC Article 9

The complexity of Article 9 of the UCC’s technical rules for secured transactions can be a challenge. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the major concepts that attorneys need to know about Article 9. The course offers a practical approach which outlines the fundamental issues from defining secured transactions to potential remedies for default. The course will also review the various perfections of security interests and priority issues and rules. More Info

$29

1General Credit
How to Value, Sell & Purchase a Law Practice

The aging population impacts every industry, including attorneys. This CLE course will address how retiring attorneys should value, sell and purchase law practices. The course will present the process for preparing to sell properties and offer tips to add value through systems and processes implemented across their practices. The course will explain the 5 key components used to value a practice, options for selling a law firm and the “synergy value” that retiring attorneys should prese... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Introduction to Chapter 11, Subchapter V: An Accessible and Affordable Option for Small Businesses

Between stimulus payments and eviction moratoriums, bankruptcy filings have reached record lows. This assistance, however, provided on a federal and state level in response to COVID-19, will not last forever. When these expire, small businesses looking for a new means of support can turn to Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code, which this informative and timely CLE course will present. The course will offer a step-by-step guide for plan approval as well as commercial lease... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Representing the Founders and Initial Investors in a Startup Technology Company

The start-up phase of a technology company requires the assembly of a management team, the development and testing of products and services, marketing strategies and intellectual property research. Most importantly, it is when the initial capital is raised. This entertaining CLE presentation whose fast-pace mirrors the frenetic energy of start-ups will present the most common corporate, securities and tax law issues that are involved when representing start-up founders or early-stage i... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
The Patent Process for the Curious: What Lawyers Need to Know

Patent law is one of the lesser known areas of law, in particular from a procedural standpoint. Special licensing and exclusive exams, as well as an undergraduate degree in science or engineering, dictate who can practice patent law and only practitioners will have real in-depth knowledge. With only about 40,000 active practitioners in the US, course work in the field is extremely limited. Regardless, it isn’t uncommon for an attorney with little or no background in patent prosecution... More Info

$29

1General Credit