Rhode Island MCLE - Litigation Courses
This is a listing of Litigation 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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Opening Arguments
The most important factor in any trial may be the opening statement. Framing all that is to come, trial success virtually depends on it. This CLE course will help maximize the effectiveness of your opening argument and teach you case framing techniques such as risks, rules, right way, what happened here, harms/losses, attacking defense and damages. Case studies will be provided. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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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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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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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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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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Litigation Strategies for Ending Prohibition
Beginning with a historical overview of US cannabis law from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, this informative CLE course will highlight milestones that were crucial in shaping policy, public perception, and evolving regulations. The course will review the wide variety of claims made over the years in the drive to reclassify cannabis as well the somewhat confusing judicial decisions in recent years. The course will also present possible future litigation issues. The course w... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Marijuana Matters in the Workplace: Cannabis & Employment Law
Marijuana in the workplace is just one of the challenges facing the legalization of cannabis. This course will review the statistics of workplace marijuana use and the various contradictory rules regarding federal and state employee protections. Employer obligations for the use of medical marijuana as well as strategies for employment policies, will all be presented. More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Deposition Whisperer: How to be the Alpha and Control the Room
Hone your deposition skills in this CLE workshop designed to smooth client relationships and provide you with greater control over witness and adversary outcomes. Using the proven strategies presented in this CLE course, you will achieve an insight into how leading professional conduct depositions for more consistently positive outcomes. By drawing your attention to opportunities often wasted in discovery and learning to capitalize on them as well as integrating controlling law, practical and e... More Info
$952.5Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
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So Your Commercial Borrower Is In Default? Protecting your Security Interest
Over the past few years, New Jersey has seen a drastic rise in defaults and delays on loan obligations and mortgage payments for commercial properties. This CLE course will focus on the wide variety of issues confronting banks, commercial lenders, loan holders and private investors and how they can protect their security interests by instituting foreclosure proceedings. These proceedings function to recover properties at issue and initiate proceedings to secure debt payments. The course will r... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
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Defending The Notorious: A View From the Trenches
From John Gotti to O.J. Simpson, there is no shortage of high profile cases involving defendants the public loves to hate. And right there by their side, is the defense attorney no one can understand. How can they defend such obvious criminals? In this fascinating CLE course, acclaimed attorneys Ben Brafman, John Lauro and Jeffrey Schwartz will explain how to launch a defense of such notorious public figures. The course will explain how an attorney makes the determination to take on such a case... More Info
$812.5General Credits
