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  • FLSA: New OT Rule: What You Need to Know

    This CLE program covers the key provisions of the proposed FLSA Overtime Rule, helping you prepare for compliance and avoid lawsuits and fines. Topics include: Changes introduced by the new DOL rule Proper classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt The new salary level threshold Effective date of the new FLSA overtime rule Necessary organizational changes for compliance Potential court challenges to the new rule More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Telling Them What They Don’t Want to Hear: Maintaining Your Ethics and Your Client Relationships

    This CLE course explores the interplay of ethical and relationship issues when communicating difficult topics to clients. These topics include: situations where plans go awry; admitting mistakes; addressing clients' bad ideas; expressing disbelief in clients' statements; handling requests for inappropriate actions; dealing with potential mental incompetence in clients. Presented from the perspective of an in-house Chief Legal Officer focused on interactions with a single... More Info

    $34
    1.25Ethics Credits

  • Compliance and Legal Trends in The Financial Industry

    Join leading experts from member firms as they explore the latest trends and strategic priorities shaping the legal and compliance landscape. In this dynamic CLE session, our panelists will share their invaluable insights on how evolving business, regulatory, and technological changes are transforming these critical functions. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of: Emerging trends and challenges in legal and compliance roles. Strategic focus areas to enhance legal and... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ask FINRA Senior Leaders

    In this CLE session, senior staff from FINRA will provide crucial updates on current regulatory issues and initiatives. Join us as expert panelists delve into FINRA's risk-based examination program, recent disciplinary actions, market regulation programs, and the latest and forthcoming rules. This session will cover a range of vital topics, including: Modernizing FINRA Rules in a Post-COVID World: Explore initiatives like the Remote Supervision and Inspection (RSL) and the Remote In... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Crowdfunding Capital Raises: Considerations for Broker-Dealers & Funding Portals

    Join our expert panel for a deep dive into Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) and its impact on broker-dealers and funding portals. This CLE session will provide valuable insights into regulatory risks and best practices for maintaining compliance. Key discussion points include: Regulation CF for Broker-Dealers: Understand the specific requirements and strategies for broker-dealers participating in crowdfunding offerings. Regulation CF for Funding Portals: Explore the unique c... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Crypto Assets: Trends, Regulatory Developments and Resources

    Dive into the latest updates in cryptocurrency regulation in this insightful CLE session. We'll cover a range of critical topics, including the recent crypto-assets retail communications initiative, emerging trends in crypto misconduct, and practical resources for navigating the evolving landscape. Key discussion points include: Regulatory Developments: Review the December 2023 crypto-assets retail communications sweep. Address disclosure and compliance concerns in OBAs and priv... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Financial Crimes: Outpacing the Threats

    In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the threat of financial crimes is ever-present and increasingly sophisticated. This CLE course delves into the latest trends and emerging tactics in financial crime, including fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime. Through a combination of theoretical foundations and practical applications, participants will learn how to anticipate and counteract these threats. Key topics include: Understanding the spectrum of financial crimes and th... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • FINRA's Disciplinary Hearing Process

    This CLE course features perspectives from FINRA Enforcement counsel, defense counsel, and a hearing panelist. The course aims to enhance your understanding of FINRA's disciplinary hearing process, focusing on the key differences between self-regulated hearings and those conducted by administrative law judges. Topics covered will include: The distinctions between FINRA hearings and administrative law judge hearings. The conflicts clearance process for panelists and hearing officers.... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Fixed Income Securities Regulatory Outlook

    This CLE session will delve into the most recent regulatory developments impacting fixed income and municipal securities. This comprehensive session will cover crucial topics such as Time of Trade disclosures, updates to SEA Rule 15c2-11, and critical insights for firms navigating examination priorities, findings, and enforcement actions. Key points of discussion will include: The latest amendments to SEA Rule 15c2-11. Detailed analysis of Time of Trade disclosures, with a focus on... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Modernizing Off-Channel Communications Supervision

    Join our panelists as they share insights from thematic reviews of off-channel communications, including text messages and social media platforms. Discover effective techniques firms are using to oversee their communications. This session will cover: The communications landscape Rule requirements for books and records, public communications, and supervision SEC and FINRA enforcement actions Observations from reviews of off-channel communications OSE-facilitated communications roundt... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Promoting Market Integrity: FINRA’s Role in Market Structure

    Gain insights from regulatory and industry experts on FINRA’s efforts to uphold market integrity and the impact of new and evolving regulations. This CLE program will cover: New and emerging rules SEC market structure proposals Securities lending practices Transparency initiatives shaping the market. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Technology Governance: Mitigating Risk Throughout the Vendor Lifecycle

    This CLE course delves into essential considerations for firms outsourcing activities or functions to third-party providers. Learn from panelists about mitigating vendor risk through robust technology governance programs that cover the entire vendor engagement lifecycle, from onboarding and ongoing due diligence to event response and offboarding. Topics include: Vendor management and due diligence per Regulatory Notice 21-29 (FINRA's reminder of supervisory obligations related to th... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Progression of Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS

    This CLE program will explore recent observations on firms' compliance with Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) and Form CRS. The discussion will provide valuable insights and practical guidance on key topics such as Reasonably Available Alternatives, the Care Obligation, and managing Conflicts of Interest. Key topics include: Recent findings by the SEC and FINRA regarding Reg BI and Form CRS compliance. Interpretation, guidance, and best practices: In-depth analysis of recent SEC... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Basic Business Lawyering For Small Company Clients

    Small companies have specific legal concerns, and they are not always the same as those that apply to medium or large companies. Their legal needs may differ as well. This informative introductory CLE course will help new attorneys planning to practice business law as well as seasoned attorneys looking to pivot to the area and represent smaller companies, typically described as those with less than $100M annual revenue and fewer than 500 employees, with the skills to navigate these are... More Info

    $107
    3.75General Credits

  • International Intellectual Property Transactions in Many Countries

    Beginning with a brief review of the fundamentals of intellectual property categories recognized under US law, as well as those of many other countries, and the methods for internationally registering associated intellectual property, this CLE course will then delve deeper into a discussion of issues relating to why protection under these categories is insufficient. The course will address developing business activities that are difficult condense into the traditional IP categories, an... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Unusually Important Federal Tax Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know

    This CLE program delves into six recent federal taxation cases that hold significant importance for tax attorneys. It offers valuable insights for business law attorneys navigating the complexities of federal taxation. By examining court opinions, participants will gain an understanding of how federal tax law evolves in contrast to legislative and regulatory processes. The cases discussed in this program encompass various taxation topics including: Valuation of family-held S corporat... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Corporate Transparency Act: Lessons from Round One of Implementation

    Pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), many legal entities, both foreign and domestic, operating in the United States, have contemplated whether to file beneficial ownership information ("BOI") reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"). This CLE course, presented by an interdisciplinary panel of specialists, will address the commercial practicalities of compliance with the CTA as well as the complexities. While the reporting requirements will only in... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Corporate Transparency Act: Critical Terms and Concepts

    The Corporate Transparency Act, which requires beneficial owners of nearly every entity to report to FinCEN unless a specific statutory exception applies, went into effect January 1, 2024. According to this act, newly formed entities will have only 90 days to register, while existing entities will have one year to comply. This CLE course will offer an introduction to the CTA, and its impact on the practice of attorneys who form, transfer, operate, or otherwise works with legal entities... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Franchise Law: From Contract Negotiation to Litigation

    Franchise agreements are a complicated process. This CLE course will review all the steps involved from term negotiation to signature. The course will also address litigation and/or termination and how to negotiate specific provisions that impact a client’s rights. The terms that are customarily litigated and how to demand and successfully receive the information necessary to effectively represent your client in court will be presented. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Antitrust Primer in The Age of The Internet/Information

    What factors are behind the increased emphasis on enforcing competition laws by entities such as the FTC, the DOJ Antitrust Division, the States, and through private litigation? This CLE course explores the dynamics through an antitrust primer, delving into pivotal cases that address both individual company practices and collaborative behaviors that contravene antitrust laws. The curriculum subsequently hones in on significant recent antitrust cases initiated by the government, specifi... More Info

    $81
    3.25General Credits

  • Intellectual Warfare: An In-House Counsel's Guide to Bringing and Defending Against Intellectual Property Lawsuits

    Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset for an organization. This informative CLE course will explain how to identify and utilize an IP to further business goals. The course will explain the types of IP’s that exist, the associated costs with obtaining and maintaining the various types of IP's, costs of IP acquisition, negotiation strategies, licensing, enforcement issues and defensive actions when faced with another’s IP. The course aims to impart wisdom in the IP space as well... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing

    The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is a new tool for property owners and developers which offers low interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien. It functions like a muni bond but can still be placed in a capital stack. This CLE course will explain the basics of the C-PACE is enabled and describe its legal structure, status and how it can be put to work for your clients from developers, banks, local governments or private owners. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What Attorneys Need to Know About Reading and Understanding Financial Statements

    Like any field, businesspeople have a lingo all their own. Phrases such as NOPAT, Operating Profit, Net Income, EBITDA, retained earnings, current vs. long-term assets and liabilities, Free Cash Flow are all used regularly in the business world, but are practically a foreign language to attorneys. This CLE course will review basic financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to help you understand the language of business so you can better re... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Advising a Client as to the Purchase of a Franchise

    This informational CLE course is designed to provide a prospective franchisee with the necessary information to purchase a franchise. The course will focus on provisions in the Franchise Disclosure Agreement as well as typical provisions in Franchise Agreements. The political considerations that may arise with respect to the franchise location will also be addressed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What If the Government Doesn’t Save My Client’s Bank? Preparing For the Next Bank Crisis

    Though extraordinary intervention by the government and private sector protected uninsured depositors, the recent banking system crisis resulted in several failures and a loss of confidence, especially for owners and debtholders who lost everything. The crisis further highlighted that there is no expectation of the government protecting uninsured depositors if another bank fails. This CLE course, presented by a regulatory partner at a prominent law firm, will examine the recent trauma... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Evaluating a Franchise for a Franchisee: What Attorneys Need to Know

    The decision to purchase a franchise is fraught with legal issues. This CLE course will guide counsel representing and franchisee in evaluating such a decision. The course will explain how to review the FDD and Franchise Agreement and how to negotiate the addendum. Key considerations to analyze in deciding to purchase as well as strategies for negotiating the deal will be discussed. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Franchise Sales Compliance

    Designed to assist legal counsel representing a franchisor in their understanding of how to client-franchisor compliance with federal and state laws related to franchises, this CLE course will address compliance issues in practical and understandable terms. The course will provide practical examples to assist counsel in explaining concepts to potential and current clients. 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

  • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Navigating Partnership Disputes and High-Impact Partner Departures

    Breakups can be challenging, and although they may not be as severe as divorces, managing conflicts between partners and dealing with the departure of a significant collaborator can be tough. In this informative CLE, we will explore effective strategies for handling disputes and separations, covering important aspects such as the responsibilities of a firm towards an attorney and vice versa, communication techniques, ethical considerations, and privacy concerns. More Info

    $34
    1Ethics 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

  • Antitrust Merger Enforcement: Significant Regulatory Developments and Issues Explored

    Designed to offer attorneys an in-depth understanding of the current state of US antitrust regulations and the role of antitrust agencies in reviewing and challenging mergers, this CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the merger control process in the US, priorities of the antitrust agency priorities, highlights of recent merger challenges and forthcoming revisions to the US merger guidelines. The course will begin with an exploration of the core aspects of the US merge... 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

  • Due Diligence Under The 33 Act: Avoid Disasters in the Middle of an IPO

    This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of what lawyers and bankers confront during the marketing and distribution process of IPO’s. The course will address potential pitfalls and issues that may arise and provide real-life examples of the many hurdles that could potentially jeopardize your success. Learn about what faces you in the IPO underwriting process and ensure yours and your client's success by anticipating problems and acting strategically. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Don’t Get Caught Without A Contractor’s License: The Downfalls and Damages of Working Without a License

    Violating license requirements can have serious consequences for contractors. The penalties tend to be severe and do not allow for equitable remedies. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of the rules in California and explain the consequences for contractors operating without one. The course will review the purpose of the licensing laws and how they are applied to contractors and those who perform construction services as well as exemptions to applicability. Recent case law c... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Back to the Future in Fixed Income Investing? Navigating a Changing Landscape in Municipal and Fixed Income Securities

    This CLE course will address the most common content standards between FINRA Rule 2210 and MSRB Rule G-21 as well as their primary differences. The course will offer tips and strategies on creating compliant municipal securities communications and considerations for more complex debt instruments. An understanding of how FINRA’s Fixed Income Regulation Staff works with MSRB on municipal securities matters will be presented as will the additional responsibilities of dually registered bro... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Digital Communications and Social Media

    With digital marketing rapidly changing, how do firms remain in compliance? How do we communicate relevant, meaningful information in this dynamic digital age? This CLE course will explain the challenges being faced by industry and regulatory experts and how they are successfully addressing these challenges. The course will touch on hot button issues such as how firms engage technology to address their compliance obligations and how to implement creative methods for effective disclosur... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Variable Products & Retirement Planning

    Presented by FINRA staff and industry practitioners, this CLE course will explain variable and retirement planning productions including how to create a variable product communication with respect to content and performance. Select topics such as supplemental hypothetical illustrations, comparisons and complexity of investment options and contracts will be addressed as will the importance of audience/context, substantiating claims, and disclosure. A successful review process and an und... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ad Review Workshop: Part 1

    This dynamic, highly interactive CLE course will offer attendees the opportunity to apply FINRA advertising rules to several mock advertisements and uncover the hidden concerns. Attendees will work in small groups and present their conclusions to the larger forum with moderators presenting the regulatory perspective, and clarifying misperceptions. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Current Communications with the Public Regulatory Issues

    This CLE course offers an in-depth discussion on current communications with public regulatory issues. Presented by FINRA and SEC staff, the course will include a discussion of the new Investment Advisers Act Marketing Rule. The course will address recent communications proposals and rule changes as well as provide an understanding of the new marketing rule that will impact firm communications. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Exempt Offerings

    Designed to address industry and regulatory developments related to Reg D and Reg A+ offerings, this CLE course will address recent regulatory findings and common concerns. The course will also offer practical information and best practices for firms offering these products to retail investors. A discussion of Regulatory Notices 20-21 and 21-26 will be included. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Investment Companies Current Topics

    This CLE course will address a variety of advertising compliance issues concerning registered investment companies. These may include mutual funds, ETFs and closed-end funds. FINRA staff and industry experts will present the compliance challenges related to complex products such as single stock ETFs, non-transparent ETFs and ESG focused investments and crypto futures funds,. The panel will also discuss regulatory interpretations and offer tips to stay in compliance. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Complexities of Acquiring Control: Where the Fed’s Control Rule Meets Other Regulatory Definitions

    The Federal Reserve’s finalized revisions to determining one company’s control over another for purposes of the Bank Holding Company Act and the Home Owners’ Loan Act have been completed and though the final rule codified existing control standards, it simultaneously introduced new concepts and raised critical questions about the industry. Since these revisions, the industry has continued to grapple with how these revisions should be applied, particularly as it applies to contractual r... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Transnational Legal and Cultural Issues Arising when Doing Business Internationally

    Transnational transactions often require documentation which must satisfy more than one legal system. This CLE course will explain the various issues which may arise when documenting transnational transactions. Using examples of American companies doing business in China, the course will present the need to understand and interpret the laws and regulations within the context of their country of origin and where the business is being conducted. The course will explain how the understand... More Info

    $29
    1.25General 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 Your Client’s Series A Offering of Securities: A Step by Step Guide

    Before a start-up or early stage company is ready for its first round of venture capital, known as a Series A Round or Series A Offering, it typically goes through a number of informal financing rounds. To that end, companies will turn to founders, friends and even family members. If it’s successful however, the Series A offering of securities will involve a series of steps. This informative CLE course will offer a complete overview of the process including: reviewing and updating... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Math as a Powerful Tool in Law: Criminal, Civil, Commercial, Employment and Chapter 11

    Surprisingly, statistics and probability are useful tools when handling various legal areas. This is particularly relevant for Title VII actions in which the numbers can reveal whether under-representation by certain minority groups have impacted pay, benefits or employment conditions or whether the differentials are due to chance. This CLE course will explain step-by-step the process of using statistics to make these determinations from defining the populations to taking mathematical... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • "Sweat Equity" in Small Businesses and Venture Startups: The Legal and Tax Issues

    Issuing shares that are (nearly) tax-free is relatively simple when a small business or start-up first launches. When a shareholder or LLC member receives “sweat equity” or shares in exchange for labor, the tax and legal issues become a bit more complicated. This entertaining, fast-paced CLE course will explain the issues of treating “sweat equity” workers as regular employees as opposed to independent contractors, as well as explain the use of restricted stock, options, warrants and o... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Back to Normal: Handling New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Matters in the Post-Covid Era

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, words such as “moratorium” and “eviction” became fairly commonplace. While many practices experienced extreme upheaval since the pandemic, none seemed affected as much as landlord/tenant practice. This CLE course will explore how to proceed from COVID-era practice to a return to standard practices with a presentation on basic concepts of New Jersey landlord/tenant law. The course will examine modifications made during the pandemic and will offer an overview... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Privacy and Cyber Breaches: Are You Next?

    It is critical for businesses, regardless of their size, to comply with state, federal and foreign privacy laws and regulations. These will govern a company’s procedures including data collection, storage, use, sharing and disposal with regards to personally identifiable information (PII), personal health information (PHI) and payment card information (PCI). A company that fails to adhere to privacy guidelines, even inadvertently or unknowingly, or to disclose its procedures, are simpl... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Metaverse Law: Intro to ARVR, Issues, IP Ownerships, Monetization, Cyber Currency, and Licensing

    This CLE course will address the incredible breadth of tech law in the Metaverse, which still remains largely unregulated. The course will offer a review of the basic terminology – using terms everyone can understand – as well as how regulatory and statutory laws may apply to the Metaverse, how it polices itself and how it is monetized. The course will also delve into blockchain and security, intellectual property, cryptocurrency and other related issues with regards to funding... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Brokers With a Significant History of Misconduct

    Hiring and retaining brokers with a history of misconduct is a risky business. This CLE course will present the new rules concerning brokers with histories of misconduct and will help you understand changes to rule 9200 and 9556. The course will address the heightened supervisory procedures required for statutory disqualified associated persons and will explain the process of submitting the written request requirement to the Membership Application Group (MAG). More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Challenges Facing Firms in Monitoring AML and Protecting Against Fraudulent Activities

    There are many inherent challenges facing firms in monitoring and protecting against fraudulent activity. This CLE course, presented by FINRA staff and industry panelists, will offer examples of the controls that their firms have effectively put into place in order to address the rising AML risks. The course will offer a review of AML and fraud protection red flags, effective practices, monitoring of high risk and/or suspicious activities and the various procedures and controls that ca... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Communications Compliance: Current Developments

    Designed to address current communications compliance and marketing practices, this informative CLE course will offer guidance on how FINRA’s communication rules are applicable in virtual environments, particularly regarding ESG and other investment trends. The course will explain the regulatory implications of complex products and services including crypto assets and emerging technologies with regards to marketing compliance. The course will address revisions made to FINRA Rules 2210... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Conflicts of Interest in Capital Markets and Investment Banking

    Conflicts of interest in capital markets and investment banking firms are more and more common. This CLE course will offer useful and effective tips and strategies for managing these conflicts from how to raise concerns to how to find remedies when conflicts arise. The course will present methods that firms may use to identify and mitigate risks associated with conflicts of interest as well as apply practical compliance approaches when they arise. The course will offer formal a... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Considerations and Practices for Supervising Independent Contractors

    Independent contractors are notoriously difficult to supervise. This CLE course will offer suggestions and examples of effective supervision and compliance methods that firms can implement to improve their supervision. The course will address existing rules and common industry practices and enable you to better understand the challenges inherent in supervising independent contractors. Oversight, cybersecurity policies and procedures will all be presented. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Consolidated Audit Trail

    Preparing for compliance with the consolidated audit trail (CAT) requires knowledge and strategy. This CLE course will explain preparation techniques including deadlines, resources and firm obligations. The course will announce key dates in the near future as well as resources available to help with preparation. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Gamification, Mobile Apps and Digital Engagement

    This CLE course will offer insights into the increasingly dynamic world of digital engagement practices including broker dealers’ mobile apps, gamification, marketing and online platforms. The course will explain how regulatory and compliance experts are addressing the rising use of data analytics to initiate digital communication. Risks and benefits of digital engagement features as well as how to effectively supervise these features will be presented as will the ways in which the fin... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Market Structure: What Factors Are Driving Changes

    This CLE course will present the newest developments and trends in the industry. Presented by FINRA staff and industry practitioners, the course will offer tips and strategies for execution guidance and issues related to payment for order flow. Effective practices for reviewing and documenting execution as well as the technology currently available to process trades will be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Remote Supervision

    Remote work has become the norm in the post-COVID world. This CLE course, presented by FINRA staff and industry panelists, will explain what they have learned as they moved to remote work. Presenters will discuss a wide range of issues including effective controls, processes and procedures being incorporated by member firms to address supervision in remote work environments. The course will enable you to identify these as well as evaluate effective practices that are emerging as a resu... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Vendor Management: Due Diligence and Oversight

    Choosing new vendors can be fraught with challenges. This CLE course, presented by FINRA staff and industry practitioners, will review the most important considerations when embarking on this type of decision. The course will address how to find technical solutions that fit your firm as well as best practices for conducting a due diligence review. Contract issue, new software implementation and an in-depth understanding of its limitations will be provided. The course will help you crea... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Alternative Investments and Complex Products

    Alternative investments and complex products have changed dramatically over the past few years. This CLE course will explain why it’s important to understand product features, characteristics and particularly their supervisory challenges. The course will explain the latest regulatory developments which are relevant to these complex products and alternative investments as well as the due diligence requirements and industry practices when recommending REIT securities and private placemen... More Info

    $29
    0.75General Credit

  • Building a Successful Solo Mergers and Acquisitions Practice

    This informative CLE course will present the various tools that all successful merger and acquisition practices should have. The course will review the use of flowcharts and checklists as well as offer practice tips, client management strategies and software recommendations. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • 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

  • Cyber Security Compliance Trifecta: Recent Revisions to Three Important Security & Privacy Standards

    Both large and small companies have been faced with increasing cybersecurity compliance concerns. This informative CLE course will review the standards and requirements revisions published recently, which have broad implications for cybersecurity compliance. These include the Spec. Pub 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations), released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the PCI-DSS 4.0 published by the Payment Card Indu... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Basics of Patents: Are You Protected? Fundamentals of US Patents and Inventorship

    Intellectual property comprises an increasing proportion of a company’s value. As a result, protection of intellectual property is of great importance to company owners as well as stockholders. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of patent law and inventor-ship in the US, and explain the ins-and-outs of patent claims, requirements to be identified as an inventor and disclosure issues in a patent claim. The course will also explain how patent claims are used in the marke... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Advanced 1031 Exchange Topics: Reverse and Improvement Transactions

    With a specific focus on Rev. Proc. 2000-37 – Reverse Exchanges, this CLE course will look closely at some of the more advanced aspects of 1031 Exchanges. The course will present different types of “parking” transactions including those related to improvement exchanges. Various strategies for consideration as they relate to partnership issues, which is often the result of 1031 Exchanges, will be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Recent Trademark Decisions Practitioners Should Know About

    There have been many fascinating trademark decisions from the Federal Courts as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. These decisions are required knowledge for trademark practitioners. This CLE course will present these decisions as well as the myriad issues visited from protective orders and color marks to standing, initial interest confusion, territoriality and more. The course will also review a variety of decisions including: Brooklyn Brewery Corp. v. Brooklyn Bre... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Walk Away With The Check: How To Win A Business Divorce Case

    A bad business partner can be the downfall of even the most stalwart client. This CLE course will explain the litigation, negotiation and corporate governance expertise required to help your client in a business dispute. The course will cover the 5 corporate provisions that control partner disputes and how to devise a strategic plan to win a business divorce case. The course will also cover issues such as how to time a separation, how to end with the upper hand and valuation me... More Info

    $55
    2General 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
    1.25General Credits

  • Oh Brave Commercial New World: The New Reality of Name, Image, and Likeness in Collegiate Athletics

    This CLE course serves to clear up the misunderstanding surrounding the recently enacted laws that permits college athletes to earn money from the use of their Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) without risking their college eligibility. While there are some restrictions, the response of the NCAA in lifting their rules, even in states where the law wasn’t passed, enabled collegiate athletes, previously barred from endorsements or other earnings, to pursue opportunities much the way professional athl... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Corporate Philanthropy: Where to Start and How to Get it Right

    Philanthropic initiatives by companies have become almost expected in recent years. Corporate Social Responsibility has made it almost impossible to avoid. But how can a company give back? This CLE course will present the different program options available to companies, taking into account compliance issues, program consistency with a company brand and strategies to avoid legal liability. This CLE course will offer an interactive overview useful for both CSR and corporate foundation m... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The Regulation of Private and Foreign Funds in the Age of Cryptocurrency

    Cryptocurrency has transformed the way we think about investing. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the regulatory system as it applies to private and foreign investment funds and how it has been dramatically altered by the rise in cryptocurrency. The course will open with a historical overview of applicable regulation including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Dodd-Frank Ac... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Trademark Modernization Act: Understanding the USPTO's Final Rulemaking

    This CLE course will focus on the ability of USPTO and brand owners to initiate new ex parte reexamination and expungement proceedings. These proceedings, were authorized by the Trademark Modernization Act. The course will explain these proceedings as well as the USPTO’s final rulemaking and the impact it will have on brand owners. The course will cover procedural issues, best practices to brands responding to these proceedings, consideration for those implementing proceedings, changes... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Defining Antitrust Markets in Platform Industries

    Designed to update generalists, anti-trust practitioners and inside counsel on the lower courts’ interpretation and application of Ohio v. American Express as it relates to defining antitrust markets involving platforms, this informative CLE course offers a brief but high level overview of antitrust law in the US. Taking into account the impact of the Supreme Court decision in this landmark case and the degree to which platforms have occupied the antitrust spotlight, the course will review the... 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
    1.75General Credits

  • A Hundred Little Things: Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Leases, Focusing on Technology, Ethics and COVID Amendments

    This advanced CLE course is designed for a variety of lawyers. It will focus on the use of Google sheets and AirTable as well as the ethical issues related to such tools. Using a Prime Time TV sublease to dissect ethical issues, the course will delve into a variety of ways clients might be impacted by COVID with regards to leases and CRE long term, business and restaurant advisors, work from home issues and curbside eating and delivery. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Representing the Founders and Initial Investors in a Startup Technology Company

    The start-up phase of a technology company requires the assembly of a management team, the development and testing of products and services, marketing strategies and intellectual property research. Most importantly, it is when the initial capital is raised. This entertaining CLE presentation whose fast-pace mirrors the frenetic energy of start-ups will present the most common corporate, securities and tax law issues that are involved when representing start-up founders or early-stage i... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • International Joint Ventures: Problems, Solutions and Approaches

    The legal issues surrounding cross-border joint ventures (JVs) can be somewhat complex. This CLE course will address all the basics such as purpose, management, governance and capital contributions. The course will also cover veto rights, profit distributions, transfer restrictions, minority protections and dispute resolution specifically within the context of international or cross-border ventures which means that cultural and foreign law issues, international taxation, profit repatri... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Counsel's Role in Developing & Adopting a Code of Ethics

    Almost every organization today has a code of ethics they claim to abide by. But are these codes policies? Legal requirements? Are they enforceable? Are there exceptions? This CLE course will address all of this and more and explain the attorney’s role in developing and implementing the enforcement of these codes. The course will address all of these issues as they relate to the code being upheld by a small group of representatives yet scrutinized by the public at large as well as stak... More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • Increasing Revenue for Your Clients and Yourself Through Franchising

    Looking to increase your revenue through franchising? This CLE course will explain the advantages of franchising and its potential for success in the US. The types of businesses that can be franchised and the process for establishing a franchise system, including registration requirements in various states will be discussed. The Franchise Disclosure Document as well as duties and options as a franchise attorney will be presented. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Overview of FinTech Regulation and Compliance

    Companies that utilize new technology to automate and improve the delivery of financial services, known as FinTech, face many challenges. This CLE course will explain the core principles and regulatory issues in the US which govern the primary aspect of financial services such as funds, securities, money transition, commodities, anti-money laundering and even basic banking. The course is primarily geared to attorneys, but anyone interested in FinTech has a lot to gain. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • How Covid-19 Legislation has Impacted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation

    Commercial landlord-tenant litigation has been greatly impacted by COVID-19 legislation, dramatically altering the commercial landlord-tenant practice. This CLE course will explain the key legislation and executive orders which had an impact on the ability of a landlord to collect rent, the tenant’s ability to delay rent payments and the guarantor’s ability to eschew personal responsibility. The course will offer practical considerations and suggestions in light of the new chan... More Info

    $55
    2.25General Credits

  • New York’s Brand-New Power of Attorney

    Recently new Power of Attorney laws came into effect. In this comprehensive CLE course, Elizabeth Forspan, Esq. of Forspan Klear LLP will explain the primary changes to the POA form and how to plan in accordance with these new changes. The course will review key items to include when preparing new Power of Attorney forms. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • For Those Who Dare: Practical Legal Approaches to Funding Start-Up Companies

    Start-up companies are exciting when you get in at the beginning, but things can easily get messy. It requires flexibility and vision, lots of time commitment, money and quality legal advice. This CLE course will present the various types and stages of funding for start-ups, from bootstrapping to priced equity round. The course will also address other topics that can help prepare and position start-ups for successful fundraising. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Litigating Successfully: Understanding Commercial Division Rules Adopted by the NY Trial Courts and More

    The new Uniform Rules of Court for the NY Supreme and County Courts have been adopted with the intent of adding selected Rules of the NYS Commercial Division. This CLE course will identify the new rules as well as explain how these new rules impact their litigation in New York State courts. The course will ensure you are knowledgeable on how these rules apply. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Luck Favors the Prepared: Successfully Preparing Your Firm to Address Questions from Clients on Data Security & Privacy

    With cybersecurity and data privacy an increasing concern, a comprehensive privacy and security program is essential for any professional organization. Compliance with the various, and many times conflicting requirements of clients and the legal system may further complicate the matter. In fact, clients have begun to view both legal and accounting firms as “vendors” and have no problem issuing their own requirements. This CLE course will explain the fundamentals of a security and privac... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ten Critical Legal Issues in Consumer Protection

    What are the critical issues facing consumer and corporate attorneys in the coming year? This CLE course will explain the typical consumer laws adopted by various states and how they are being interpreted by the courts. The course will present a regulatory overview as well as enforcement actions that both federal and state regulators tend to bring and how an attorney may effectively defend against them. The impact of COVID-19 on these laws will be addressed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Business Purchase Agreements: Drill Down Deep Into The Three Main Purchase Agreement Types

    The purchase or sale of the entirety of business assets, some business assets, or an ownership interest in a business requires three main types of purchase agreements. These include Asset Purchase Agreements, Membership Interest Purchase Agreements and Stock purchase Agreements. This informative CLE course will examine each of these in depth and use specific examples from transactions conducted by the presenter, business law specialist Richard Waxman. The course will utilize the examples... More Info

    $55
    2.5General Credits

  • Overview of Parliamentary Law and Procedure

    An attorney who serves as a general counsel or a municipal attorney may be required to serve as an organization’s parliamentarian at regular or annual meetings as a requirement defined in their governing documents. This CLE course will explain the basic rules for an attorney serving in this capacity as well as guidelines to follow in accordance with the newly revised 12th Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order or other standard authorities. The course will begin with an introduction and ex... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • More Than Just Force Majeure: The Legal Aspects of Sports During and After the Covid-19 Pandemic

    The sports industry, like most industries around the world, has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This CLE course will address the legal issues of the sports business and how it has been affected as well as the legal, contractual and economic challenges faced by the leagues, unions, teams, and players, particularity in the US. The course will present the different approaches being taken by the various leagues and government entities as well as the force majeure clauses w... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Venture Capital Funds: Formation, Terms, Issues Encountered, and Other Practice Tips for Counsel

    Venture capital has made it possible for many young companies to grow into major corporations. By providing extensive financial and advisory support, they manage to accomplish these goals while sparing them from the scrutiny and disclosure requirements of the public market. Familiarity with the inner workings of capital funds as well as the various concerns they face such as regulatory issues are critical for attorneys. This CLE course will present an overview of venture capital funds... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Understanding Startup Issues: From Formation to Funding

    Startups seem to be forming on a daily, maybe even hourly, basis. Which will succeed and which will fail is somewhat dependent on the strength of the idea, but even more so on an entrepreneur’s ability to move the innovation through the initial phases of development and launch. This CLE course will explain this startup process and how to move an idea through the initial concept to a scalable product or service that can compete in the market. The course will explain the types of entities that o... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Biometrics in the Workplace

    Biometrics, which refers to identification by means of physiological characteristics such as retina and speech recognition, fingerprints and even heart or brain waves, poses a variety of ethical and legal consideration. While employers are attempting to utilize biometrics to identify employees and protect their businesses from its physical premises to its computer systems, many employees have begun to object. This CLE course will explain biometrics and they are used in the workplace as well as... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Planning for Business Exits from C Corporations: Intra-Family Business Transactions and Other Developments

    The Code Sec. 1202 exclusion for the gain on the sale of stock has gained increased attention from the Lower C corporation income tax rates. This CLE course will explain how this exclusion works, how it impacts a C corporation’s business structure, how it can be applied when a business changes from another entity to a C corporation and how it might compare to exit strategies of other businesses. The course will also explain how to shift to a partnership status from a corporate one after the ta... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Negotiating and Drafting An Asset Purchase Agreement

    This course will present the viewpoints of buyer and seller with regards to negotiating and drafting an asset purchase agreement. The course will consider the assets and liabilities of such purchases and sales as well as those specifically excluded. The course will review protections for each party from execution to closing as well as those that remain after closing. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Harassment in the Workplace: Awareness and Prevention

    Sexual harassment in the workplace is preventable. This CLE course will explain the policies, procedures and workplace practices that employees should avoid as well as utilize in the face of inappropriate behavior. The course will explain the policies that every business should institute along with a system for notifying employees of guidelines and avenues for reporting. More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Representing a Franchisee Against his Franchisor: Obtaining Information for Litigation

    Representing a franchisee in litigation against a franchiser requires specific knowledge and skills. This CLE course will explain the first steps a litigator must take to acquire the information needed to move forward successfully. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Essentials of Corporations, Partnerships and LLC's

    Presented by business lawyers Eli Greenberg and Mark Silverstein, this CLE course will offer an overview of the four principle business entities - Corporations, General Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Limited Partnerships. The course will explain the ins and outs of organizing, managing and financing such entities as well as how to deal with mergers & acquisitions and option plans. Fiduciary duties and indemnification of management will also be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Liabilities Of Individuals For Their Business’s Debts

    The issue of liability is complicated and the question of who is responsible when a loss is suffered can, at times, become quite personal. This CLE course will explain the circumstances under which stockholders, officers, directors, members and/or partners in a corporation may be held personally liable for debts owed by the business they own or operate. The course will discuss the types of ownership including that of by agreement, judicial decision and statute and will cover corporations, LLC’... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What All Lawyers Need to Know about US Banking Law

    Regardless of whether you are representing a bank or a client who is a counter-party to a bank, bank regulatory issues may arise. Designed for general practitioners, this CLE course will offer an overview on the complexities of the US banking system and the various applicable laws and regulations. The purpose of the course is to familiarize attorneys regarding the relevant regulators. How banks are formed, what they are permitted to do and other transaction-related issues will be discussed wit... More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Mergers & Acquisitions in the Cannabis Industry

    With legalization spreading across the US, the cannabis industry has become one of the fastest growing across the country and around the world. With this incredible opportunity comes a wide variety of specifics and legalities that must be taken into account before starting a venture. This CLE course, presented by Brent Johnson, CEO of Hoban Law Group which is exclusively dedicated to this industry, will explain the landscape and nuances unique to the hemp and marijuana industry. The course wil... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • A Corporate Counsel Song and Dance: Keeping your Corporation in Tune and Out of Court

    The notion of copyright seems almost antiquated in the modern world. How does one reinforce ownership over anything when almost everything can be copied and shared at the push of a button? This CLE course will explain the various challenges that attorneys regularly confront when counseling corporations as well as how to respond to them. The course will primarily focus on issues related to the music industry but the central principles are applicable to all forms of copyrighted material. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Scanning Copyright: Surveying the Fundamentals

    As the internet and social media enable us to share more and more, the concept of copyright begins to seem vague. What does it mean to own a book, a movie, a picture? This CLE course will explain copyright, what it is and the many ways the legal system has endeavored to protect it while others seek to exploit. The issue of international copyright, and the various conditions of copyright as well as how the idea was conceived and for what purpose will all be discussed. The distinction between co... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Drafting Enforceable Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses: Important Considerations to Know

    Restrictive covenants are typical tools employers use to decrease competition and millions of employees in the US are under some form of non-competition or non-solicitation agreement. The courts’ view of these agreements vary from that of employers as they seek to ensure that they are reasonable and don’t unduly restrict competition in the market. This CLE course will focus on these types of agreements, how to draft them, and necessary components to create an enforceable restricted covenant in... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Effective Corporate Governance and Oversight

    Designed to define and illustrate the impact of corporate governance and oversight in preventing governmental prosecution and enforcement, this CLE course will explain the role that boards of directors, senior management and others in an organization to create an effective corporate governance and oversight structure. The course will also explain ethics programs and enterprise risk management frameworks that these structures may require as well as the types of “independent” directors that a bo... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • The New York State Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws: Two New Laws for the “Me Too” Era

    Over the last year, New York has passed some groundbreaking anti-sexual harassment legislative package. In April 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation setting a deadline for employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and conduct employee training. The law also prohibits employers from including non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment settlements except with additional document concurrence as well the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace harassment sui... More Info

    $81
    2.5General Credits

  • Business Divorces: What to Know and Do When a Partnership Ends

    Divorce is a harrowing experience regardless of the relationship and some business partnerships can be as intense as a marriage. This CLE course will examine the process of a business divorce, when one or more owners of a privately held business legally separate their respective interests either through a dissolution or buy-out. The course will explore the strategic considerations in such a decision as well as the legal concepts involved in representing a client going through a business divorce.... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • How to Prepare for a Wage-Hour Audit or Lawsuit

    Wage hour employment practices face increased scrutiny by federal and state labor departments. This CLE course will provide strategies for in-house counsel and HR directors to ensure that employment practices can withstand scrutiny. The course will help prepare you for an audit or lawsuit and offer a course of action to strengthen procedures and policies should your company fall under investigation. More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Introduction to Property and Business Interruption Insurance Law

    Catastrophes – whether man-made or natural – are an ever-present reality. As a result, an understanding of insurance law is critical knowledge for corporate attorneys. Presented by Arnold F. Mascali, attorney and risk management specialist, this CLE program will offer an overview to the fundamental concepts of property insurance law as well as a more in-depth review of the complexities of insurance related to business disruptions as a result of catastrophe. The course will cover policy terms,... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Legal Issues Related to Launching a Global Advertising Campaign

    Beyond the rules and regulations for advertising campaigns on a national scale, global campaigns fall under an entirely different framework. This CLE course will address topics related to global campaigns including the use of influencers, how to conduct sweepstakes and contests and launching social media campaigns. Tips and strategies for working with local counsel in multiple countries will all be presented. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Thinking about IP Rights in Social Media Marketing & other Global Campaigns

    Presented by a panel of lawyers representing six countries, this CLE course provides a thorough review of issues related to trademark, copyright and publicity issue rights as they apply to social media and internet ad campaigns on a global scale, The course will present the application of jurisdiction in online campaigns as well as requests for consent in user-generated content. whether it is permissible to require contest entrants to relinquish their rights will also be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Top 10 Things You Should Tell Your Startup Client

    Working in a start-up is so ubiquitous today that it says almost no one works in established businesses anymore. Perhaps because news of a start-ups raging, unforeseen success often clouds that of the many that fail and fold. Is it because the idea behind the start-up is flawed? Maybe. But there’s no question that many cannot take off simply because of lack of business skills and experience. In this CLE course, you will learn how attorneys can help position start-ups to grow and manage their b... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Recent Developments in GDPR

    The protection of one’s personal data has gained a lot of attention recently. In the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was passed as a means of protecting its citizens. This impacts any entity with online interests, regardless of whether it is in the EU or not. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the law and its history, as well as discuss notable cases and news since it became law The extent of its impact and the potential for huge fines for those who attemp... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Recent Developments in Legal Funding

    As legal funding has become an accepted if controversial method for client, attorney and case financing, legislation and guidelines have begun to spring up in states across the country. This CLE course, presented by Jeffrey Rubin, Esq., a legal funding specialist, will present the origins of legal funding and how it is used, particularly in New York State, Maine, Ohio and Minnesota. The course will explore the ethical conflicts that result from boilerplate contracts and high interest as well as... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Asset Protection Planning

    Minimizing a client’s exposure to risk in advance of a risk presenting itself is a key role for any attorney. Asset protection is just one method of doing so. This CLE course will present planning strategies and solutions whether with business entities, or domestic and foreign trusts. The course will explain how to properly structure asset protection to shield clients using protective measures which anticipate potential issues. Potential protection structures, creditor solutions and issues relat... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Advance Conflict of Interest Waivers: Do's and Don'ts

    More and more, law firm retainers agreements have included advance conflict of interest waivers. In this comprehensive CLE course, leading ethics attorney Ronald Minkoff, who also heads the Professional Responsibility Group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, P.C., will explain these increasingly popular waivers as well as how they are used now as well as their history in New York and across the country, what they mean, the Rules of Professional Conduct which govern them, relevant case studies, et... More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • Copyright Infringement: How to Defend Lawsuits and Protect Assets

    Providing a comprehensive overview of copyright infringement, this CLE course will discuss the importance of registration, unsure defense and fair use as well as actual damages and profits. The course will review liability for employee action, the avoidance of liability and the use of independent contractors. Addressing both theoretical and practical implications, the course will discuss the protection of assets in the event of infringement, ownership entity structures for copyrights, collecti... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 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

    $55
    2General Credits

  • 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

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • International Taxation: A Primer for Business and Immigration Lawyers

    Taxation related to overseas investment in an ever-evolving legal issue. This CLE course will explain inbound taxation – foreigners investing or doing business in the US – as well as the applicable income taxes and ownership structures for non-resident aliens. The course will also cover pre-immigration planning, FIRPTA and the various changes to international taxation as a result of the new tax act. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Navigating the Purchase and Sale of a Financial Advisory Practice

    Designed to provide a general overview of transactions for clients who are brokers and/or financial advisers in connection with sales and mergers of their businesses, this CLE course will help attorneys become well-versed in the regulatory, contractual and litigation concerns their clients face. The course will deal with the particular nuances of these types of transactions as well as the regulatory considerations, valuations, revenue estimations and financing. The course will focus on the full... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Avoiding Legal Malpractice and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

    This CLE course will explain how legal standards of fiduciary duty are adaptable to the capital markets and financial services industry. Presented by attorney Norman Arnoff, the course will review tips and strategies to protect against legal action including documentation, informed consent and reporting as well as aspects of legal malpractice including: • Attorney client relationships • Breach of duty of care • Cognizable economic damages (not unquantifiable damages) •... More Info

    $34
    1.25Ethics Credits

  • Private Foundations vs. Donor Advised Funds: The Pros and Cons

    This CLE course will offer a comparative view of private foundations and donor advised funds. The course will present what each entity is, its purpose and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The impact of the current tax code and other laws, as well as foreseen changes, will also be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Insurance as a Tax, Financing and Capital Solution

    Specialty insurance products are a useful tool to protect clients against potential tax liability in order to finance alternative assets or as a form of balance sheet capital for certain regulated companies. In this informative CLE course, Kenneth R. Pierce will discuss this issue as well as Reps and Warranties insurance to facilitate mergers and acquisitions. Pierce will provide case studies and transaction diagrams to illustrate novel ways to utilize insurance for a variety of purposes and pro... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty

    A fiduciary relationship is not always obvious and can be found in some unexpected places such as corporate or employment settings. Regardless, whenever there is a fiduciary obligation, the terms and extent of the obligations are critical to the legal rights and obligations between the parties. This CLE course will define fiduciary relationships and explore how fiduciary obligations re-define an overall relationship. The course will identify restrictions and responsibilities of the fiduciary and... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Trademark Basics for Corporate Counsel

    The acquisition, protection and licensing of trademarks rights, whether for new products or ventures, is an essential element in any business venture. This CLE course, presented by Frankfurt Kurnit’s Catherine M.C. Farrelly and Donna A. Tobin will explain trademark essentials such as how to obtain a trademark, enforcements to prevent loss of rights including issues of “genericide”, infringement monitoring, benefits, corporate transactions, license drafting, international licenses, recent decisio... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Hot Topics in Copyright Law

    A star-studded presentation by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz’s litigation group, this CLE course will tell you everything you need to know about the current state of copyright law. The course will include recent developments in issues involving copyright ownership of media materials and how to defend small copyright claims. The course will take up the question of ownership of graffiti and street art, cheerleader designs, recent cases impacting copyright safe harbor and even a special presentatio... More Info

    $95
    3Total Credits
    1 Ethics

  • A Legal Guide to Social Media Advertising around the Globe

    Social media has become the go-to source for information, news, current events, and personal communication. It has also emerged as a powerful tool for advertisers and marketers to target and reach wide swathes of customers with ease. The FTC, racing to keep up with emerging technologies, has a series of guidelines to regulate advertiser behavior. This CLE course will explain those guidelines and present case studies to illustrate their enforcement. Transparency, sponsorship, affiliate marketing... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • The Corporate Representative Deposition in Illinois Under Supreme Court Rule 206 (a)(1)

    Proper use of discovery, like many tools available for depositions, is all about what you know. In the case of Representative Deposition, which states that upon notice or subpoena by an opposing corporation, partnership or association, a third party must disclose and present a witness to testify on behalf of those subjects listed in the notice or subpoena, it can be critical. Codified under Illinois Supreme Court Rules under 206 (a)(1) and in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as Rule 30(b)(6)... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision in U.S. v. Salman on the Law of Insider Trading

    How does the 2016 ruling in US v Salman impact decisions such as US v Newman and other insider trading issues? How does the personal benefit requirement work and in what way does it ease the government’s burden? This CLE course will explain when the relationship between tipper and tippee satisfies personal benefit and how to resolve these issues in the wake of the Salman case. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Understanding IP and Attorneys’ Use of Technology

    With the internet making information available to anyone with wifi, intellectual property protection is more relevant than ever. This CLE course will explain the principal elements of Intellectual Property Protection, the process, international considerations and common misconceptions. The recent passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, the first federal civil cause of action for trade secrets, will be introduced. The second part of the CLE course will be built upon the foundation of the firs... More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Cybersecurity Compliance Issues: What You Need to Do and How You Can Do It

    The dangers posed by cyber-security breaches has been felt in every industry, every branch of government and even private individuals. For general counsel and compliance officers, it is perhaps the primary concern facing them today. This CLE course will present the regulatory environment for the financial services industry as it compares to other industries and examine the standards, audits, and ethical responsibilities they entail as well as explain how to conduct employee training and examin... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • What You Need to Know About New Federal Employment Laws

    On December 1st, a series of sweeping changes to federal overtime rules will come into effect. This CLE course will review the new rules and their impact from the pay raise that will result from the increase in salary threshold for overtime exemptions to the effect of raises on typically low-wage workers. The course will review the industries where the changes will have the biggest impact such as media, entertainment, advertising and hospitality, where until now even skilled workers couldn’t dep... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ethical Issues Facing In-House Counsel

    Without the structure and communication with other attorneys inherent in a typical law office, a company’s in-house counsel may find themselves faced with myriad ethical quandaries. Privileged communication, contact with former employees, conflicts of interest and electronic discovery are just some of the conflicts that can arise on a da-to-day basis. This CLE course will provide an in-depth explanation of these potential issues as well as provide techniques for problem solving a series of hypot... More Info

    $65
    1.5Ethics Credits

  • Intellectual Property Considerations in Business Transactions

    Intellectual property issues are one of a myriad of issues that can arise during business transactions. This comprehensive CLE course will provide an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues such as key IP clauses in M&A agreements (including royalties, ownership, restrictive covenants, and employee issues) as well as licensing matters with reference to scope, quality control, assignment and termination. The course will also present trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Everything Is a Negotiation: Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Attorneys

    Just because a negotiation tactic is standard practice, doesn’t mean it is the best one to use. In fact, countless deals have been undone, litigation protracted and relationships destroyed by the use of standard practice. This CLE course, presented by managing partner and business owner Joe Campolo, will present alternative negotiation strategies he relies on to close deals and find solutions to problems. Designed for both new attorneys and seasoned professionals, the course will provide you wit... More Info

    $65
    1.75Total Credits
    0.5 Ethics

  • Avoiding Ethical Violations and Malpractice Suits

    This CLE course, designed to advise lawyers on how to minimize their risk of being sued for malpractice or other ethical violations, will offer practical steps and strategies for attorneys in all types of practices. Presented by ethics expert and legal malpractice attorney Daniel Abrams, the course reviews all the main reasons why lawyers find themselves brought up on charges and what plaintiffs’ attorneys are looking for in a lawsuit. The course will explain the stages of representation where l... More Info

    $34
    1.25Ethics Credits

  • Drafting a Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement to Protect a Franchisor in Litigation

    This CLE course will explain the national and international laws which govern franchise law whose complexity arises from federal standards which apply in addition to those of each state. The course will explain how to draft successful Franchise Agreements and Franchise Disclosure Agreements including tips and strategies to help protect your clients from litigation. More Info

    $55
    2General Credits

  • Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate

    Chinese nationals seeking safe investment opportunities abroad have begun flocking to the US property market. The legal issues associated with issues such as taxes, corporate formation, transfer of funds, reporting and disclosure requirements, immigration and national security are all affected by this practice. This CLE will review all of these issues as well as examine legal strategies to avoid problems post-acquisition by addressing these issues proactively. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Franchise Law: Five Issues Facing Franchisors and Franchisees

    Today’s consumer market is filled with franchises. Whether in food services, clothing retailers, electronic or automotive sales, most businesses are led by franchises. As a result, there are numerous legal issues facing franchise businesses, both for franchisers and franchisees. This CLE course will examine the most crucial issues facing franchise businesses including personal guarantees, relationship termination, statutes of limitations and injunctive relief. The course will also review issues... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • A Behind the Scenes Look at the Decision by the Supreme Court of NJ on Fraud in a Medical Malpractice Policy

    Hear from the attorney who successfully represented the Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association of Rhode Island in their appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the famous DeMarco vs. Stoddard case which effectively established that a medial malpractice policy procured via fraud can and should be rescinded ab initio. As a result of this decision, the insurer has no obligation to defend or indemnify the doctor. The landslide decision was the result of extensive examination o... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What Every Company Should Know About Identifying and Preserving Documents For Litigation

    Sanctions for companies that fail to preserve electronic materials is an ongoing concern for firms. This CLE course will explain preservation obligations and how a review of a particular firm may be triggered as well as strategies to meet obligations. The course will also outline some practical steps to develop and pre-litigation document retention policy. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Accommodating Non-U.S. Investors: Structuring Real Estate and Other Fund Investments to Minimize U.S. Tax Impacts

    This CLE course will explain the process by which both hedge funds and private equity funds may minimize the tax burden for non-US investors. Presented by Michelle Itri and David Schulder, tax attorneys at Tannenbaum Helbern as well as RSM US LLP’s International Tax Principal Max Strimber, the course will focus on legal avenues to avoid US tax filing obligations on what is called effectively connected income. The term typically applies to an investment made by a non-US citizen in US real estate,... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Workplace Shooting: Employers’ Legal Obligations and Survival Strategies

    The recent rise in workplace shootings has prompted employers to take measures to prepare their company and employees. Employers need to consider their legal responsibilities in the event of such an occurrence whether on company grounds or at a sanctioned or sponsored event. Questions such as whether to provide survival training and the legal ramifications of not providing it, as well as myriad other considerations, will all be discussed. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • ABC's of Selling or Buying a Privately Owned Business

    Whether you’re a seasoned M&A or a general attorney, the general practices of small company sale transactions may be relevant in a wide variety of cases. This CLE course will explain the three major stages of the process of buying or selling privately held businesses include issues related to pre-contract considerations, the actual sales contract and closing and post-closing concerns. More Info

    $55
    2.25General Credits

  • Business Formations 102: Limited Liability Companies

    Drawing upon his experience in real estate and corporate law, Graig Zappia Esq., a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, will explain how to form Limited Liability Companies under New York State law. Designed for attorneys of all skill levels, the CLE course will explain the forms and procedural requirements for forming Limited Liability Companies as well as Professional Limited Liability Companies as well as provide insight into the various merits and drawbacks to these companies as compared to corpor... More Info

    $29
    0.75General Credit

  • Regulatory, Contract, and Licensing Issues in the Hospitality Industry

    Tourism is big business in a city like New York, where even the residents are reliant on the hospitality industry. Hotels, restaurants, clubs and tours are all an inherent part of what makes New York City unique and business operators require up-to-date, accurate and reliable information to keep their businesses compliant with the city’s always evolving laws. This CLE program focuses particularly on restaurants and the challenges they face in opening a new space. The course offers a detailed ove... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • E-Discovery Case Law: Sanction Cases You Need to Know

    This CLE course will explain e-discovery sanctions and how to protect your company from them. The course will present three noteworthy sanction cases and how they could have been prevented. Trends in e-discovery sanction cases as well as tips and strategies from an experienced panel representing a variety of legal roles will all be included. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What Attorneys Need to Know about New E-Discovery Technology

    Document review often accounts for more than 80% of total e-discovery costs. This CLE course will explain how to dramatically reduce costs and the new e-discovery technology that enables you to quickly identify critical documents, streamline activities and minimize data that requires outside review. The course explains why focusing on the left side of the EDRM will lead to cost saving on the right side during document review and the specific e-discovery technology capabilities that can be utiliz... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ethical Issues in Supervising Others: Can Their Misconduct Become Yours?

    Junior associates, law clerks, co-counsel and administrative staff—these are just some of the colleagues a practicing attorney works with on a daily basis. Within the guidelines of these relationships, therefore, all the rules of professional conduct apply. This CLE course will discuss the rules of professional conduct with an emphasis on how to approach instances of misconduct among others, particularly those on your staff, and the extent to which you may be held liable for the misconduct of ot... More Info

    $65
    2Ethics Credits

  • Eleven Common Intellectual Property Mistakes Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them

    Intellectual property mistakes are common to almost any type of business of any size. Whether from lack of foresight or incorrect planning, mistakes can impact the creation and protection of a company’s intellectual property as well as that of other businesses whose intellectual property you use. This CLE course will explain the eleven most common intellectual property mistakes and how to avoid them. More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Drafting Legally Sound Job Descriptions

    Legal issues with employers can begin sooner than you might realize – sometimes with the simple drafting of the job description. This CLE course will focus on the legal issues involved in drafting job descriptions and best practices for creating evidentiary documents which serve to defend employers in discrimination suits. Strategies for avoiding poorly written descriptions, requirements, a description’s relationship to “reasonable accommodation” under the ADA, key terms, FLSA wage and hourly is... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Labor Relations: What You Need to Know about a Represented Environment

    Managing in a represented environment presents a myriad of challenges, particularly for those who have grown accustomed to a non-represented system. This CLE course will offer a thorough examination of how to manage employees given the limitations required by union contracts, including your obligations as they relate to collective bargaining agreements as well as those pursuant to the NLRA. The labor relations process, progressive discipline, issues related to sick leave, family leave and excess... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Preventing Workplace Violence: What Attorneys Need to Know

    The growing number of incidences of workplace violence is of great concern. But what constitutes workplace violence and who can be held accountable when it occurs? This CLE course will explain the legal definition of workplace violence, how to detect the warning signs of violent action and tips and strategies for avoiding such behavior. The course will include a discussion of what workplace violence is, how to create and implement an emergency plan and enforceable workplace violence policies. Th... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Navigating Your Company Through a World of Big Copyright Damages: An Insider's Look

    The rise and prominence of legal cases involving copyright infringement are no surprise. With so much of the assets of both companies and individuals comprised of various types of media, copyright infringement cases can reap tremendous rewards. But with that comes equally tremendous risks with multi-million dollar judgments against infringers being awarded to singers, songwriters, scriptwriters, authors, photographers and other artists, some of these even including attorney fees. In a climate w... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Global Advertising: Advertising Law in Canada

    Online marketing has erased national borders as campaigns must appeal to a broader, international target audience. This CLE course, co-sponsored by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, will explain the rules governing global advertising particularly in Canada, with a special focus on issues related to social media. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Global Advertising: Advertising Law in Mexico

    Online marketing has erased national borders as campaigns must appeal to a broader, international target audience. This CLE course, co-sponsored by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, will explain the rules governing global advertising particularly in Mexico, with a special focus on issues related to social media. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • House Rules: Fundamentals of Employment Law for Inside Counsel

    The dual and sometimes contradictory roles played by in-house counsels can result in a variety of challenges, particularly with respect to employment law. An attorney who serves as both a legal counselor and a businessman may feel torn between conflicting priorities. This CLE course will explain the fundamentals of employment law specifically for in-house counsel but also relevant to executives, CEO’s and COO’s with human resource responsibilities. The course will explore practical solutions for... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Is That Contract Invalid? Protecting & Attacking Contractual Obligations

    “A verbal contract is not worth more than the paper it’s written on.” But what about written contracts? How do we assess the validity of a written contract? This CLE course will explain how to determine a contract’s validity whether to protect or attack the obligations therein. The course will explain the basic definitions of what constitutes a contract, its various elements, the concept of mutual intent and its ramifications, verification, power of attorney and invalidity clauses. More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Federal Judges Panel: Avoiding “Irreversible Mistakes” in E-Discovery

    Twenty two judges participated in Exterro’s Federal Judges Survey on attorney knowledge and capability to advise clients on e-discovery matters. Not one completely agreed that typical attorneys have what it takes. This CLE course, presented by three of the participating judges, will present this and other survey findings as they relate to e-discovery trends and practices. The course will offer advice on how to ensure that all e-discovery requirements are consider to avoid “irreversible mistakes”... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • U.S. v. Newman: The Changing Landscape for Insider Trading Liability

    What constitutes criminal insider trading has evolved dramatically in recent years. While the recent decision in U.S. v. Newman, a case against two portfolio managers, provides some clarity, many questions still remain. Central to the topic is the clarity needed in what constitutes “tipper” and “tippee” liability, what personal benefit a tipper must receive as well as the tippee’s understanding when receiving information provided improperly. This CLE course, designed for investment advise... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Ethical Pitfalls Relating to Solo and Small Firm Practitioners

    When it comes to ethical dilemmas, foresight is the best defense mechanism. Whether you are in solo practice or a large firm, most ethical problems can be avoided using risk managements techniques that can be implemented in advance of a problem arising. This CLE course will explain those techniques and address the most common ethical issues that arise in firms of all sizes as well as those particular to small or large firms. The course will advise on how recognizing and addressing issues before... More Info

    $65
    1.75Ethics Credits

  • Advertising After Operation Full Disclosure: The FTC’s New Focus on Disclosures in Advertising

    For the second time in two years, the Federal Trade Commission distributed warnings to advertisers admonishing them for producing disclosures that are not sufficiently clear and conspicuous. Dubbed Operation Full Disclosure it provided warnings and guidance to more than sixty national advertisers in relation to both print and television. In this CLE course, presented by one of the country’s leading advertising law experts, you will learn what Operation Full Disclosure seeks to accomplish and w... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Legal Processes and Issues Surrounding China-U.S. Foreign Direct Investment

    A tremendous increase in China’s economic growth and political clout has made it an attractive investment opportunity. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the many advantages and risks of foreign investment in China, as well the legal issues and processes that must be undertaken. The course will also advise on issues and requirements for companies in China who endeavor to invest in the US. The course will explain the legal challenges, investment processes, the variety of appli... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Bias in the Legal Profession

    Bias can influence employment decisions, even unintentionally. Any form of bias, even just perceived, can translate into legal action against a law firm. This CLE course will explain how bias can translate into legal causes of action and show how these lawsuits have affected certain law firms. Learn what to avoid, what actions to take, and how to make sure that our profession creates a fair and just playing field for all. More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • The Ins and Outs of Conducting an Internal Workplace Investigation

    This CLE course presents procedures and best practices to conduct workplace investigations to ensure a compliance with legal requirements as they relate to violations of claims of harassment, discrimination, and other allegations of misconduct as well as company policy violations and wrongful termination. The course will explain how to conduct an investigation, avoid potential pitfalls and make the most effective use of the results. More Info

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • Ethics 101 for In-House Counsel

    A comprehensive CLE seminar designed to review critical aspects of professional responsibility faced by in-house counsel every day. The course includes: • Rules that govern privileged communications • Electronic discovery • Former employee contact • Conflicts of interest • And much more Presented by Tannenbaum Halpern Partners, the course will employ a series of hypothetical fact patterns to present crucial problems and strategies for effective resolution. More Info

    $65
    1.75Ethics Credits

  • Work Place Bullying: What is It and What to do About It

    Workplace bullying is an insidious problem and one that can take many forms. This CLE program will present the definitions of workplace bullying and how to differentiate it from harassment. Presented by employment attorney Beth K. Whittenbury, the course will clarify the potential corporate costs of bully, explain how to identify the signs of bullying and how to establish effective anti-bullying policies and procedures for your clients. Participants will also learn the causes of action that atto... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Healthcare Data Privacy: Regulatory Investigation and Litigation Readiness

    By 2015, almost all new medical charts will be in electronic format. A standard medical chart will therefore contain vast amounts of information, including texts and emails, audit trails, imaging system messages and metadata. The management and oversight of electronic medical charts will become comparatively unwieldy both in the sense of responsible patient care and in the instance of investigations or litigation, when federal and state regulatory agencies as well as attorneys and the courts wil... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 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

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Litigating a Failure to Warn Claim in a Products Liability and Personal Injury Case

    The failure to warn claim is standard in most product liability and/or personal injury lawsuits in the United States. As a result, a complex system and strategy of product warning and safety communications has developed. This CLE course, led by renowned author and internationally acclaimed expert Dr. Gerald Goldhaber, will review the development of these claims from the turn of the century until today, including recent codes, standards and regulations, government agencies that govern decisions,... More Info

    $55
    2.25General Credits

  • Global Advertising: Advertising Law in the UK

    The globalization of marketing took a giant leap forward with the prominence of web-based advertising tools. This has not only resulted in a complete overhaul of the types of advertising campaigns launched, but how those campaigns reach the various markets, particularly those outside the US, such as the United Kingdom. This CLE course, co sponsored by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, will offer a comprehensive review of the rules which govern marketing and advertising to global consumers... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Major League Baseball and Alex Rodriguez: An Opportunity to Examine Ethical Issues Arising from Labor Arbitration

    It is no surprise that it took the employment suspension of a famous athlete to bring labor issues to the public eye. In perhaps one of the mesmerizing labor issues in history—Major League Baseball’s season-long suspension of Alex Rodriguez played out on major media outlets across the country—the case generating investigation and intense controversy both within the industry and in the public mind and raising a variety of legal and ethical conflicts. This CLE course will explore these issues agai... More Info

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • When Does the Duty to Conduct Workplace Investigations Arise and Other Critical Timing Issues

    Are rumors flying in your workplace that could give rise to liability if not investigated? Is the company on notice of a harassment claim where a manager is told of a potential problem over lunch and off company property? What happens if you receive a complaint, but you can't start the investigation immediately? This CLE program will explain your legal obligations under these circumstances and provide you with an understanding of when the duty to investigate arises, when you must start the inves... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Collateralized Debt Obligations and Credit Default Swaps: A Guide for Lawyers

    What are Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) and Credit Default Swaps (CDS)? How did they come to play, and continue to play, such prominent roles in the global economy? Ever wanted to know the difference between a CDO and a CLO? What are TruPs CDOs? And why are they so controversial as to remain in news headlines today? Get a real understanding of CDOs and CDSs, how they are structured and the litigation landscape regarding these investments today. This CLE course, presented by... More Info

    $81
    2.75General Credits

  • #You're Fired @Will: Social Media and Employment Law

    Don't miss this CLE presentation by top employment lawyer Wendy Stryker, as she discusses the ever-changing landscape and the risks and liabilities that you face. Topics include: • Laws governing employee social media communications • When Facebook, Twitter and other social media posts are protected • Recent decisions on social media-based employment terminations • Distinguishing off-duty conduct from on-duty conduct • Weighing disciplinary action • Avoiding retaliation claims • El... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • What Attorneys Need to Know About Capital Markets and Ratings

    Ratings play a critical role in today's capital markets and the global economy. While lawyers come across ratings every day, they may not know what a rating actually means. Many do not understand the role that ratings played in the Credit Crisis. This informative CLE course presented by Jack Chen, a New York attorney and ratings expert, explains everything a lawyer should know about ratings and rating agencies. The course examines the regulatory framework and explains who uses ratings... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Introduction to Structured Finance

    An alphabet soup made up of RMBS, CMBS, CDOs, SIVs have been in the press for the last few years and while they perform an integral part of the capital markets, few know what they are. Some commentators and regulators have alleged that these sophisticated financial instruments were responsible for the Credit Crisis that nearly destroyed the global economy. What are these structured products, how do they work and who created them? New York attorney and subject matter expert Jack Chen... More Info

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Bankruptcy Basics: Chapter 11 and Reorganization

    This informative CLE course will outline the various benefits to corporations, investors and debtors in filing for Chapter 11. The course will also explain different types of bankruptcies and explain how to reclassify secured debt into unsecured debt, the process for the free and clear sale of assets and the requirements for confirmation of Chapter 11. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Understanding COBRA Medical Care: A Legal Guide

    The requirement for continued medical coverage for terminated workers has certainly saved countless lives and allowed for people to seek new employment without worrying about getting sick. But what is COBRA? Who is it for? How do you use it? The CLE course will update you on everything you need to know about COBRA, its eligibility requirements, benefits, restrictions and provisions. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Hot Issues and Litigation Strategy Involving Preference Claims

    Reports of financial fraud by large corporations seem relentless and even the hint of deceit must be mitigated. One particularly hot issue is that of claims of preference in the payment of debts before declarations of bankruptcy. This essential CLE course will explain how to avoid the intimation of preference through a review of: Advising companies prior to bankruptcy Analyzing common defenses Exploring the effect of § 503(b)(9) (Administrative Claims), § 546(c)(1) (Expanded Recla... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 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

    $55
    1.75General Credits

  • 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

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 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

    $55
    1.5General Credits

  • Outbound and Inbound Taxation: An Overview of U.S. Tax Law

    International finance has been around since the days of the ancient spice routes, but the complexities of doing business abroad have grown exponentially. This CLE course reviews the tax consequence from both ends of the transaction—Americans doing business abroad and foreigners bringing their business to the US. The course will pay particular attention to structuring options for all types of transactions including that for ownership of real estate and cross - border joint ventures. The... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • 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

    $34
    1Ethics Credit

  • 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

    $29
    1.25General Credits

  • Going Global: A Lawyers Guide to Emerging Markets

    As technology continues to shrink the world we live in, it becomes more and more advantageous for companies to internationalize their business. It’s a move that may have tremendous financial advantages, but is not without risk. Presented by leading international lawyer, Mark Meyer in his trademark dynamic and entertaining style, this CLE course will present the potential opportunities and challenges of expanding into emerging markets. The course will offer a strategic guideline for managing such... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • Trademarks 101: An Introduction to Basics

    This CLE course in Trademark law looks at the practical aspects of the issue. The course is directed at non-IP lawyers, particularly those who are in-house counsel, to teach them the issues they need to be attuned to. The course will review: What qualifies as a trademark Required diligence necessary before using a potential mark What constitutes infringement The interplay of trademarks and domain names More Info

    $29
    1General Credit

  • An Overview of State and Local Contracting Issues & Practice in New Jersey

    A thorough review of New Jersey’s Contracting issues, this expansive, two-part CLE course looks at both state and local methods and requirements. The first part, entitled New Jersey State Government Contract Law and Process is presented by Patrick D. Kennedy, Esq. and offers a broad overview of contracting methods and accepted alternatives. Kennedy then offers an in-depth look at areas such as interactions with procuring entity, specifications, constructing challenges in contract awards, bid pro... More Info

    $81
    2.5General Credits

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