Virgin Islands CLE - All Courses
Virgin Islands CLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. Attorneys licensed in the Virgin Islands may earn 20 credit hours with us. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies
The always agreed to but rarely read Terms of Use or Terms of Service purport to act as a contract between a website sponsor and the user. The contract is essential to website sponsors, particularly to those where goods are sold, but are only enforceable under specific conditions. This 3 part CLE course will begin with the contractual terms that muse be included in the Terms of Use and will then briefly discuss procedures to ensure the Terms of use are effective under precedents of the federal d... More Info
$291General Credit -
Nailing the 30 Min Consultation
Getting something for nothing is rare. And yet, sometimes there are benefits to offering something for nothing. This CLE course will explain the benefits of providing free consultations to potential clients and the many strategies and potential pitfalls in doing so. The course will explain the advantages of consultations as a means to advance your business and your future attorney/client relationship. The course will explain how to plan and conduct the consultation to ensure success for you and... More Info
$291General Credit -
Pursuing FDCPA Violations
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a consumer credit protection whose goal is to promote fairness with regard to debt collection. Violations of the act are more common than you might think. This CLE course will explain the act as well as how to educate clients on potential violations. The course will review best practices in both listening to and advising clients on how they can protect themselves and fight the credit companies in instances of violation. More Info
$291General Credit -
The Law of Bank Payments
As people switch to online banking, the use of wire transfer payments has risen as well. With a focus on both consumer and commercial payments, this CLE course will review issues related to payments made by or through banks. Claims against banks concerning these payments as well as defenses banks may use against such claims. Laws with regard to payments through Federal Reserve Banks as well as government regulations concerning internet gambling will all be discussed. More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Advanced Planning with Trusts
This informative CLE course will begin with a general overview of trusts and the concepts that are common to standard trusts. The course will then advance to more complex topics such as revoking irrevocable trusts, retaining control through trust protectors, special needs planning, trust flexibility and asset protection planning. More Info
$291General Credit -
Police Misconduct: Recent Developments under Section 1983
Media scrutiny of law enforcement actions is at an all-time high. No matter your stand, issues of use of force and related controversies are critical for anyone who sues, defends or advises law enforcement. This CLE course will cover all of these issues as well as recent trends, controversies and resources under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Recent decisions on qualified immunity as it relates to District of Columbia v. Wesby and Kisela v. Hughes as well as 5 other upcoming cases will be studied. In addit... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Trial Strategy: How to Ask Questions
Before an attorney determines how to tackle a case, there are a series of question he must ask himself. What is the case about? What would define a win? Perhaps even more important are the questions he must pose to witnesses. This CLE course will address these and other pressing questions that are critical to a successful outcome. Direct examination, cross examination and hostile witness declarations will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
Business Immigration Law: New Rules and New Challenges in Recruiting Global Talent
A slew of new rules and regulations over the past year in recruiting and retaining global talent has put constraints on an increasingly competitive hiring market. This CLE course will explain how to understand the new market and anticipate the year ahead with regard to the recruitment environment. The course will explain the recent laws, executive orders and USCIS policy shifts that may have a defining impact of work visa, H-1B visas, business-related travel and overseas enforcement. More Info
$291General Credit -
Essentials for Lease Drafting, Dealing with Problem Tenants & Doing So Ethically
Landlord tenant relationships are fraught with pitfalls. This CLE course aims to identify the most pressing of the issues that may befall landlord tenant relationships and offer practical advice in addresses them. The course addresses strategies for landlord risk management such as screening potential tenants, and security deposits while offering tips to implement these options without risk of discrimination claims and penalties. Key lease provisions for effective remedies and enforcement as wel... More Info
$651.75Total Credits0.75 Ethics -
Ethical Considerations: Retainers and Disclaimers in Cannabis Law
The ethical issues related to cannabis are many, and rising. With a review of emerging issues in the realm of ethics, whether at the federal or state level as well as New York’s recent guidance on attorney ethics, and specific aspects of the ABA, this CLE course provides the most comprehensive overview of the issues at stake. The course will also present scenarios which provide the distinction between business and legal advice and explains the use of an engagement letter, retainer agreements and... More Info
$341Ethics Credit
