California MCLE - Business Law Courses
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Acquisitions of Insurance Businesses
This CLE will address different ways to structure an acquisition of an insurance business, depending on variables such as the kind of business being acquired and the buyer’s business objectives. It will address specific provisions often included in contracts including industry- specific reps & warranties and closing conditions relating to regulatory approvals. This course will also address due diligence considerations, identifying regulatory approvals, preparation of filings, disclosure requ... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Ethical Attorney Business Development During a Crisis
The Coronavirus has turned our world upside down and changed the way we work and connect with our clients, peers and other business associates. Yet this crisis could still create new opportunities to connect and promote yourself and your firm without seeming thoughtless and uncaring. Learn how to become a resource to your clients, position yourself as a “Go To” authority at a time when people are clamoring for leadership, use virtual tools and social media to build and maintain relation... More Info
$1002Total Credits1 Ethics -
Evolving Risks of COVID-19: Coverage Implications, Recent Litigation and the Legislative Landscape
The financial losses businesses throughout the US continue to suffer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented, with the true scope of loss yet to be realized. A high degree of uncertainty remains among business owners as to access to relief for COVID-19 related losses, including the availability of insurance coverage for loss of income under business interruption policies and other lines of insurance. The insurance industry has largely maintained that business interruption co... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
The Basics of Asset Protection
This CLE course will provide an overview of various asset protection strategies. First, we will discuss the benefits of insurance, gifting, and retirement planning in the asset protection context. Next, we will explain the benefits of single member LLCs and Charging Order Protection entities such as multi-member LLCs and Limited Partnerships. Finally, we will analyze and compare Domestic and International Asset Protection Trusts. More Info
$501General Credit -
Business, Tax and Ethical Fundamentals Every Transactional Lawyer Needs to Know
Understand the business and tax fundamentals associated with transactional law practices, as well as their ethical implications. Some of the important issues to be addressed include: the scope of engagement; factors to consider when accepting new clients or new matters; standards of care; what is taxable income, taxable liability, taxable gains and losses and gain and loss realization vs recognition; non-recognition provisions (1031 like kind exchanges; 1033 involuntary convers... More Info
$751.75Total Credits0.75 Ethics -
Hot Topics in Broadway Law: Attack of the Coronavirus
When the pandemic hit all of Manhattan’s 41 Broadway theaters closed at once due to COVID-19, shutting down both long-running hits like Hamilton and Wicked and new plays and musicals. This CLE program explores the complicated legal issues facing the professional theater industry as a result of COVID-19, which involve temporary livestreamed theatrical programming, the role of unions, intellectual property protection, ongoing contractual obligations, insurance coverage policies, refunds for canc... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Restrictive Covenants and State Governments: A Discussion on Recent State Laws Modifying the Use of Noncompetes
This CLE program will discuss the recent trend amongst state governments to crack down on the use of non-competition agreements by businesses and employers. Recent laws have been passed by several states, and these laws differ widely in scope. The speaker will discuss how these laws modify the general standards regarding how businesses evaluate the use of restrictive covenants. More Info
$501General Credit -
Starting a Solo Practice
One of the great things about being a lawyer is that you don’t have to spend your life working for other people: you can always “hang out your shingle” and practice on your own. When you start your own law practice, you are an entrepreneur, and will face many of the same management challenges entrepreneurs face when starting new businesses. Like any entrepreneur, you will need to create business, marketing and operations plans to ensure that your enterprise will be successful. In this ente... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Now I Know My SDKs: Legal Considerations for Use of Tracking Tech for Analytics & Advertising
This CLE program will explore privacy and advertising considerations around the use of Software Development Kits (SDKs) and related tracking technologies in your apps. We will explore all things SDK including: What are SDKs and how do companies use them for analytics, advertising, and other functionalities? Why are third party SDKs resulting in lawsuits and PR concerns? For example, Zoom’s use of the Facebook SDK led to legal claims. What type of notice and choice do SDKs require... More Info
$501General Credit -
The State Tax Man Cometh Knocking: South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. & the Rapidly Evolving State & Local Tax Environment
The Decision by the United States Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., has dramatically changed the state tax environment for businesses. State tax authorities have started aggressively pursuing out-of-state sellers and in many cases are applying their laws retroactively to tax periods prior to the Wayfair decision. Moreover, many states are not stopping at sales taxes and are expanding and changing the definitions of nexus in the areas of direct taxes including gross receipts, inco... More Info
$501General Credit