Virginia MCLE - On-Demand Courses
Virginia MCLE
Accreditation Info
Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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The Ten Worst Ethics Nightmares You Can Have
Legal ethics are a dangerous area – one mistake can derail your career. This CLE course will present a rapid analysis of the 10 disastrous legal ethics errors you can. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility are often a solid guide for clarity in the ethical expectations of the legal profession, nothing is more impactful than real-life scenarios. While these errors are not totally inclusive of the challenges facing practitioners today, those actively engaged in the practice... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
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Ethical Client Management: Tips and Tricks On What Can Save You Problems
The client relationship is perhaps the most important factor in the success of any legal action. This CLE course will address how the relationship should begin and how to ethically manage the client’s expectations. Using real examples and rule applications, the course will explain how to start a client relationship so that it’s got a solid basis with regards to goals and attitudes. The course will provide tips and strategies to avoid potential pitfalls and maintain compliance with the... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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The Nuts and Bolts of Ethics: No Nonsense
Ethical values may change with the times, but the concept of ethics in business has been around for a long time. This CLE course will explore the origins of ethics and how ethical obligations continue to impact what is considered honorable behavior amongst attorneys today. The course will address the 5 C’s – Competence, Communication, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest and Candor) of the Ethical Guidelines of Virgina. The impact of each of these on an attorney’s ability to practice... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
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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
$291General Credit -
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Basic Zoning for Large Cities: How to Determine Allowable Use, Size, and Height
This CLE course will offer an overview of the basic zoning regulations for large US cities. The regulations to be discussed assign zoning designations for taxation purposes and divide lots which determine: 1) Permitted uses 2) Maximum building size 3) Maximum building height 4) Required open space (i.e. front and back yards) Typical charts, tables and maps that contain these regulations will be presented and methods for the modification of a tax lot’... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Some Lessons From The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Collision Case
A trial about a ski accident would not normally make the news, but when one party is Gwyneth Paltrow, every minute of the trial is cause for a media frenzy. At the end of March, 2023, the case of Gwyneth Paltrow v Terry Sanderson went to trial to determine who was at fault in a ski crash at Deer Valley ski resort in Utah. The case seemed to be a simple incident of a collision course on a ski slope in which Mr. Sanderson alleged that Ms. Paltrow skied into his back, knocking him down,... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Mastering the Client Interview
First impressions are important. In an attorney/client relationship, the initial interview is when that first impression is made. This CLE course will present how client trust is achieved during that first meeting. The course will discuss the factors that make for a successful initial interview beginning with the importance of small talk and the description of legal terms. An attorney’s ability to recognize a client’s goals, and sometimes manage expectations is critical as is how billi... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Offshore Versus Domestic Asset Protection, What You Need To Know
Presented by a seasoned Asset Protection Attorney, this CLE course will offer an extensive examination of the most prevalent domestic and international tools designed to protect your clients' assets from legal disputes. The course will cover: An Explanation of Asset Protection The Role of Asset Protection in today's increasingly litigious society A historical timeline tracing the evolution of the Asset Protection Industry A review of the most commonly employed strategies for asset... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Common Issues with Navigating the Changing Landscape of Multistate Taxation of Crypto Currency & Crypto Based Companies
State Taxation varies across US states. The State and Local Tax (SALT) levels in particular are different for every jurisdiction with their own tax code and tax treatment for different types of applications. For example, the revenue from a particular company is classified in California may vary widely from how it is viewed in Texas. The US Supreme Court, citing the Commerce Clause and various other constitutional considerations, places limitations on a state’s power to tax. One of these rela... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Nuts and Bolts of Guardianships
Guardianship proceedings differ from advanced directives such as health care proxies and powers of attorney. This CLE course will address the basics of guardianship proceedings, also known as conservatorships in some states, when such proceedings should be commenced and what courts look for in these proceedings. The course will also explain the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act, which was passed in many states and explain a variety of issues related to guardianships/conservatorships th... More Info
$291General Credit
