Rhode Island MCLE - Business Law Courses
This is a listing of Business Law 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.
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The Role of Written Representations in M&A Contracts
The role of representations in M&A transactions is well-established. It is critical that written representations are clearly expressed and that parties understand the nuances in M&A contract representations. This CLE course will review how to make representations and their qualifications, exceptions to representations, the use of disclosure schedules and updating representation schedules, “bringing down” representations at closing and the relationship between representations and indemnificatio... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Can Owners Be Personally Liable?
A shareholder’s personal liability for the debts of a corporation is generally considered negligible at best—liability lies with the corporation itself. But there are exceptions and under particular circumstances, parties seeking compensation may address their claims directly to the shareholder. This CLE course will review the various principles that guide the courts in determining when to “pierce the corporate veil” and how those claims should be pursued, whether in defense or pursuit. The co... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Legal and Practical Considerations for Recruiting, Vetting and Hiring Professional Employees
As representatives of the law, attorneys must be scrupulous in their hiring practices and pre-employment background checks are an absolute must. This CLE course will explain how attorneys can properly use pre-employment checks not only to avoid a bad hire but to maintain legally compliant hiring processes. The course will teach tips and strategies for crafting permissible inquiries, avoiding missteps in new hire compensation and following up on red flags in the hiring process. More Info
$552General Credits -
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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 -
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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 -
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Negotiating Skills for Lawyers: How to Win Gracefully
The theatre business is one of meager opportunities, unpredictable personalities and greatly inflated egos. And so there is perhaps no better industry in which to hone one’s negotiating skills than theatre. This CLE course, presented by a veteran negotiator of the theatre industry, offers general guidelines as well as specific strategies that can be applied to nearly any industry. Amidst a wealth of entertaining anecdotes, the course reviews: Assessing your bargaining power Prioritiz... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Bank Regulatory Basics for the Non Banking Lawyer
Traditional corporate and business lawyers must have a firm grasp on the many regulatory issues which shape corporate law. Banks, however, are not corporate entities but rather are the creations of law, both federal and state. Therefore, it is incumbent upon non-banking attorneys to study the regulatory issues which dictate banks and banking, including investment banking. This CLE course, designed specifically for non-banking attorneys, will explain what banking is and comprehensively re... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Employment Law for Business Lawyers
Employment Law is about more than just fair treatment, it is a set of legal requirements that employers must adhere to. Intended for business lawyers and meant as a practical guide to the area, this CLE course explains the many misconceptions and legalities that comprise Employment Law. The course covers: Misconceptions about Overtime Employee Position as a determinant of overtime Salary Requirements during Natural Disasters Identifying and employing contractors and unpaid interns... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Best Practices for Hiring Minors, Interns and Volunteers
Everyone understands that there is a great deal of complexity to today’s employment law, but one would think that by comparison, the hiring of students, interns and volunteers would be relatively simple. That is definitely not the case. Great care must be taken to avoid potential legal ramifications of enlisting underage as well non-standard employees. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of what constitutes a minor, intern and volunteer, the various age brackets which affect the... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Fundamental Concepts in Drafting Contracts: What Most Attorneys Fail to Consider
A great deal of the dispute in contract negotiations is about the terms of the agreement. And yet, inconsistencies and imprecision in how even agreed upon concepts are expressed in a contract can cause tremendous and potentially costly conflicts. Honing your contract-drafting skills is thereby essential to any attorney who deals with transactions. This CLE course is designed to explain the essential, but often overlooked principles in drafting, analyzing and interpreting contracts. As opposed... More Info
$1073.5General Credits