Washington DC CLE - Litigation Courses
Washington DC CLE
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Introduction to New Jersey Municipal Court Practice
To the uninitiated, the Municipal Court system can be quite foreign to even the most seasoned attorneys. Learn everything you need to know to navigate the Municipal Courts in NJ in this detailed CLE course. The course will introduce New Jersey Court Rule Section 7 and review charges cognizable in Municipal Court. The course will also review: Filing Complaints Procedural Issues Failure to Appear Guilty Pleas Filing Motions Pretrial Motions Trial Procedures Plea Bargaining Divers... More Info
$291General Credit -
Introduction to New Jersey Family Law Practice
Every marriage is an agreement made between two parties. Yet while the determination to form a union can be legalized with no more than witnesses and a legal officiator, the dissolution of a marriage requires a laundry list of filings, motions and proceedings. Learn everything you need to know about the practice of divorce and Family Law in NJ in this comprehensive CLE course. In addition to explaining relevant documents and materials, the course will cover: Attorney/Client Relationsh... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Junk Science or a Ticket to Freedom: An Analysis of Forensic Evidence
Junk science or a ticket to freedom? Forensic science, the stuff of blockbuster movies, TV dramas and true-crime novels, has transformed the way the legal community thinks about evidence. But surprisingly, the buzz surrounding forensics has focused on two primary areas: its use to exonerate criminals and its lack of exposure to real scientific scrutiny. In this fascinating and contemporary CLE course, renowned attorney Jeffrey Schwartz explains the basics of forensic sciences and its application... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
A Guide to Ethical Billing Practices and Retainer Agreements
Retainer agreements and billing systems have evolved. And courts and disciplinary committees have taken notice. Today, Judges are more inclined to write down legal fees, and disciplinary authorities are questioning lawyers whose agreements and bills violate the rules. A sound retainer agreement and clear bills can contribute to a healthy client relationship. How to tighten up your retainers and bills to ensure smooth payment and keep client relationships in tact? Join Frankfurt Kurnit ethics... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
When Brotherly Love Goes Wrong: Defending Against Constructive Trust Claims
The first thing we learned in law school is that if you don't have a written contract for real estate, you cannot seek to enforce an agreement concerning that real estate. No contract, no sale. But there is an exception to the rule: a constructive trust. Unfortunately, constructive trust cases are often filed by family members with an axe to grind against other family members. An angry brother or sister can tie up your client's real property for years, based on nothing but a few conc... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Laws Of Arbitration As It Applies to Rabbinical Courts
According to Jewish law, it is a requirement to settle legal disputes in the rabbinical, rather than secular courts. Known as a Beit Din, rabbinical courts are dictated by rules and procedures that most attorneys are unfamiliar with. This CLE course will explain how to navigate the rabbinical court system, how to craft arbitration agreements, the rules of marriage and divorce and the relationship between the rabbinical and secular court system in enforcing judgments. More Info
$291General Credit -
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
$551.5General 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
$291General Credit -
Appealing and Litigating Health Care and Long-Term Disability Insurance Denials
Even the highest premiums won’t protect patients from being denied medical insurance claims. The scrutiny under which the health care system places medical procedures and long-term disability care has made the denial of claims increasingly common, not to mention frustrating. But before filing an appeal, it’s imperative to understand the appeal and litigation process. David Trueman presents this fascinating CLE course in which he explains the various types of medical insurances and their areas... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
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
$551.75General Credits
