Washington DC CLE - Litigation Courses
Washington DC CLE
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The Montreal Convention: Rules and Regulations that Govern and Affect Most International Flights
The Montreal Convention, which came into effect in 2003, governs all international travel, whether of “persons, baggage or cargo.” Included in this provision are also some of the more notable international crashes and so it is somewhat surprising how few attorneys are well-versed in its provisions. Given its impact on the rights of carriers and passengers aboard international flights, understanding the provisions of the convention are essential to any potential claim. This CLE course will revie... More Info
$291General Credit -
Handy Causes of Action: Mechanic’s Liens and other Lawsuits
There are few people without a horror story about construction jobs. From contractors who fail to show to misguided plans workers who spend half the day on their lunch hour, these types of stories plague the construction industry. But there are always two sides and contractors have their own justifiable complaints—with clients who don’t pay and last minute changes to agreed- upon plans. This CLE course will explain the Mechanic’s Lien Act in Illinois, designed specifically to ensure contractors... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
3 Ways to Create More Favorable Case Outcomes with E-Discovery Principles
E-discovery is an essential tool that can empower attorneys by providing critical information for the litigation or defense of a suit. This CLE course will explain how you can use e-discovery to achieve success and acclaim. The course will teach you how to effectively negotiate discovery parameters to your client’s benefit, align paralegals, litigation support and outside vendors for quick and efficient access to important documents and information and prevent the most common e-discovery mistake... More Info
$291General Credit -
Estate and Financial Planning For Clients Living With Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses, many of which are undetectable to the naked eye, can profoundly impact a person’s life. This CLE course will explain some of the most common chronic illnesses and their repercussions and explain how the factors effecting your client should be assessed and applied when planning their financial future. The course will offer tips and strategies for gaining the necessary information from your client to properly understand the ramifications of the illness including life expectanc... More Info
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Sieging the Castle: Preliminary Injunctions in Ownership Suits
The legal intricacies of temporary injunctive relief as it pertains to small, medium-sized corporate, LLC and partnership litigation is no simple topic. But this CLE course, presented by Yan Margolin and complete with war stories, analogies and quips, is designed to clarify the issue in a lecture that is both interesting and informative. The course will review the different types of reliefs, their applications, both strategic and tactical, and their legal requirements. The course will also ident... More Info
$291.25General 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
$551.75General Credits -
Home Sweet Lis Pendens: Defending Residential Foreclosures in Illinois
The glut in foreclosures in recent years has made the business of defending against foreclosures more profitable than ever. But when should you advise your client to defend? What factors are needed to embark on this course of action? This CLE lecture will present the issues and considerations one should take into account when defending a residential foreclosure in Illinois. The course will present tips and strategies for managing the process, the stages of mounting a proper defense, the methods... More Info
$551.5General 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
$291General Credit -
Advanced Techniques in Transfer Development Rights
The transfer of development rights has specific geographic and documentary requirements such as as-of-right transactions between two adjacent properties with a contiguous lot line. The use of advanced techniques such as air parcel to store development rights for later use is not uncommon. In this CLE course, you will learn the language of zoning and development rights transfers, the due diligence required to determine if transfers have occurred and the documentation and approvals to implement ad... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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
$651.75Ethics Credits
