Rhode Island MCLE - On-Demand Courses
This is a listing of CLE Courses for Rhode Island. Please make your selection below of Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island MCLE
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Pursuing FDCPA Violations
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a consumer credit protection whose goal is to promote fairness with regard to debt collection. Violations of the act are more common than you might think. This CLE course will explain the act as well as how to educate clients on potential violations. The course will review best practices in both listening to and advising clients on how they can protect themselves and fight the credit companies in instances of violation. More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Law of Bank Payments
As people switch to online banking, the use of wire transfer payments has risen as well. With a focus on both consumer and commercial payments, this CLE course will review issues related to payments made by or through banks. Claims against banks concerning these payments as well as defenses banks may use against such claims. Laws with regard to payments through Federal Reserve Banks as well as government regulations concerning internet gambling will all be discussed. More Info
$813General Credits -
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Trial Strategy: How to Ask Questions
Before an attorney determines how to tackle a case, there are a series of question he must ask himself. What is the case about? What would define a win? Perhaps even more important are the questions he must pose to witnesses. This CLE course will address these and other pressing questions that are critical to a successful outcome. Direct examination, cross examination and hostile witness declarations will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Business Immigration Law: New Rules and New Challenges in Recruiting Global Talent
A slew of new rules and regulations over the past year in recruiting and retaining global talent has put constraints on an increasingly competitive hiring market. This CLE course will explain how to understand the new market and anticipate the year ahead with regard to the recruitment environment. The course will explain the recent laws, executive orders and USCIS policy shifts that may have a defining impact of work visa, H-1B visas, business-related travel and overseas enforcement. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Essentials for Lease Drafting, Dealing with Problem Tenants & Doing So Ethically
Landlord tenant relationships are fraught with pitfalls. This CLE course aims to identify the most pressing of the issues that may befall landlord tenant relationships and offer practical advice in addresses them. The course addresses strategies for landlord risk management such as screening potential tenants, and security deposits while offering tips to implement these options without risk of discrimination claims and penalties. Key lease provisions for effective remedies and enforcement as wel... More Info
$652Total Credits1 Ethics -
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Ethical Considerations: Retainers and Disclaimers in Cannabis Law
The ethical issues related to cannabis are many, and rising. With a review of emerging issues in the realm of ethics, whether at the federal or state level as well as New York’s recent guidance on attorney ethics, and specific aspects of the ABA, this CLE course provides the most comprehensive overview of the issues at stake. The course will also present scenarios which provide the distinction between business and legal advice and explains the use of an engagement letter, retainer agreements and... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Follow the Money: Legal Pitfalls of Investing in Cannabis
With cannabis being regulated in a variety of states, investors are scrambling to understand the complexities of this new industry. This CLE course will explain the many investment opportunities presented by the cannabis industry and how they fit into current trends in mergers and acquisitions. Regulatory issues, banking 280E and lack of research will be discussed as well as issues related primarily to Canada and its push toward post-legalizations initiatives. The presenters will also explain ta... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
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Owners’ Agreements for Start-Ups and Relatively New Companies
Just as there can only be one captain of a ship, any corporation or LLC with more than one owner needs a prescribed chain of command, ideally pre-arranged and in written terms. This written agreement must set forth terms regarding governance of the company, how managerial decisions will be made, and by whom. Included in these agreements are also buy/sell terms, particularly relevant in the case of death, disability, retirement, etc. Presented in two parts by corporate specialist Richard Waxman,... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Insurance Implications for Cannabis Lawyers
Beginning with an overview of insurance in general, this CLE course then zeroes in how the various players in a typical insurance situation relate to insurance in the cannabis industry. The course will explain the options available to attorneys when advising clients and how to distinguish between the various types of insurance required by the cannabis industry and the niches within it. More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Introduction to Cannabis Law and Medical Programs
The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes is now legal in many states, making it essential knowledge for practitioners. Presented by Dr. Bernie Lee, one of New York’s leading experts in the subject, this CLE course will begin with basic medical knowledge of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Dr. Lee will explain the effect of THC and CBD on the body, the differentiation between the two and its impact on the regulation of cannabis as a medicine. Patricia Heer, Esq., will then present th... More Info
$291General Credit
