North Carolina CLE - Contract 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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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
Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide

Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info

$29

1General 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
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
Landlords’ Concerns in Airbnb-ing

Led by author and leading landlord-tenant practitioner, this CLE course will draw on vast experience representing landlords in litigation arising from tenants who sublease their apartments for short term rentals. This often occurs in violation of the law, and of their lease. The course will take a multi-faceted look at the dangers for landlords and for apartment community and offers options for landlords to respond to these violations. The course will conclude with a presentation on l... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
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 Basics of Negotiating Employment Contracts and Separation Agreements

Offering a comprehensive overview of employment contract and separation agreement negotiations, this CLE course will explain negotiation terms and approaches as well as tips and strategies for employers and employees. The course will review the constantly evolving rules and regulations which govern the workplace as well as the increase in clauses covered in these contracts. Terms, strategies and methodologies of negotiation will all be presented. More Info

$29

1General Credit
NCAA & Name, Image, Likeness Updates & Anarchy in America! Oh My

Amateur college sports has experienced massive upheaval over the last four years. From the potential loss of eligibility resulting from pursuing endorsement offers in 2019 to the multi-million dollar deals of 2022, student athletes are having a moment. This CLE course will present sports attorneys with a history that will give context to the current environment and explain how the intersection of the NCAA Transfer Portal and Boosters with the NIL deals have dramatically altered the lan... 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
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
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
How to File Successful Non-Immigrant O and E Visa Petitions and EB-1, EB2-NIW and PERM-based Green Card Petitions

This comprehensive and informative CLE course will address visa and green card petitions and, if time permits, will also cover H-1B’s. The course will explain how to successfully file visa petitions E ((Investors and Traders from countries with treaties with the US), O-1A (Athletics, Business, Education and the Sciences) and O-1B (Artists, and those in Motion Pictures & TV). Regarding green card petitions, the course will focus on EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Athletics, Bu... 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
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
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
The Anatomy of a Criminal Law Case

This CLE course will present the basics of criminal law from a practical standpoint beginning with the initial phone call all the way through to the courthouse. The course will explain every part of the process from dealings with clients and their families to ADA’s, court staff and juries. Fee negotiations, pleas, cooperation agreements, Supreme Court procedures and motion practice will all be addressed. More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
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