Rhode Island MCLE - Business Law Courses
Rhode Island MCLE
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The Appellate Process at the New York State Appellate Division
This CLE course presents an easy-to-follow approach with respect to perfecting appeals. From the new practitioner to the seasoned veteran, Eric J. Kuperman, Esq. brings practical appellate experience and tips to trial lawyers who need to appeal their cases. Topics included: I. Understand How and When to File Notice of Appeal II. Know What to Include in the Record on Appeal III. Grasp What to Include in the Brief IV. Present Oral Arguments More Info
$552General Credits -
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Issues Arising in Arbitration
Arbitration inhabits a fascinating place in the legal system. A means to settle disputes outside the courtroom, the decisions handed down in arbitration are still legally binding and though the drama unfolds without the backdrop of the legal system, its procedures are still bound by law. This CLE course, presented by a seasoned arbitrator with 20 years’ experience in the field, will explain the various issues that may, and often do, arise in arbitration such as determining who selects the partie... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Leasing Basics: A Tenant's Perspective
Rental agreements are notorious for being broken. Whether by a tenant’s early departure or a landlord failure to make requisite repairs, given the volume of incidences in which one party accuses the other of failing to meet the standards of the lease, these breaches seem more the norm than the exception. This CLE course will explain the tenant’s perspective on issues related to property rentals including basic definitions and economic issues, inclusions, escalations, guarantees, and the standard... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Strategies for Conducting Effective and Legally Compliant Interviews
Most businesses are well-versed in the legal risks involving employee complaints and actions. But what they are not aware of is the degree of their exposure to a lawsuit even before an employee is hired, as early, in fact, as the recruitment interview. Even the appearance of employment barriers or the exclusion of and failure to provide accommodations for potential candidates due to special needs can lead to a lawsuit for discrimination. This CLE course will explain these risks and the strategie... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Legal Issues of the Golf Industry: How to Stay out of the Hazards and Avoid Penalties
For much of the world, golf courses consist of large fields of grass with 18 holes. But golf pros and fans alike know that the design and layout of a golf course may be the result of brilliant artistry, and the prominence of some courses over others are the subject of intense debate. Given that each is a creation in its own right, the design of a golf course may be as protected under copyright law as the design of a golf club. This CLE course will chart the history of the sport and the evolution... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Introduction to Art Law
The growing legal complexities surrounding all fields and industries has led to entire bodies of laws that refer to one specific area. One of these is Art Law, a body of law that refers to the complex system governing the creation, ownership and sale of art. Art Law covers a variety of disciplines and applies to everyone from artists, sellers, donors and non-profit organizations to private collectors, museums and galleries. This CLE course will review the legal fundamentals underlying the indust... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: Theory, History, Codes and Standards and Research Findings
It seems that ever since the McDonald’s coffee case, wherein the company was sued for failure to warn a customer that her coffee was hot, product warning labels have gone to extremes. From their inception as aural and visual signs, such as the Stop, Look and Listen traffic signals, to the government-mandated warnings on products such as cigarettes, we have now reached a stage where every potential hazard from the likely to the absurd is spelled out on increasingly long warning labels. This CLE c... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: The Design and Evaluation of Product Warnings
Almost everything one buys these days comes with a warning label. From recyclable coffee cups to ketchup bottles, it seems there are potential hazards in any product. But who decides which products get tagged, and how do you know which warnings to include? This CLE course will explain everything you need to know about evaluating and designing risk-reducing warning labels. Using true examples of major companies such as Otis Elevators, Rheem Water Heaters and Off Insect Repellent, the course will... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Litigating the Failure to Warn Claim: Plaintiff and Defense Courtroom Strategies
The growing complexity of warning labels make it even more critical that litigators in failure to warn cases understand the specific nuances involved. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive review of failure to warn actions and, using relevant examples from recent cases, how to build a case from the ground up. The course will explain warning claims, data gathering and trial preparation, paying particular attention to warnings experts and how and when to utilize them during litigation. The co... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
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Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions
Among the many issues potential purchasers of a property as well as companies with outside facilities must face is the threat of site contamination. Attorneys representing purchasers need to be careful to protect their clients and to be well informed of the Federal and State laws that apply to hazardous site contamination. This CLE course will review the applicable statutes and explain how to evaluate potential risk and construct contracts that effectively protect their clients. The course wi... More Info
$552General Credits
