Maryland CLE - All Courses
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What Happens When Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Under State Law Meets Patent Rights
Psychedelic law reform under local law began recently when Denver voters decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms. The reform movement has spread quickly across the United States, generating both headlines and conflict between pharmaceutical companies seeking FDA-approval of psychedelic drugs and activists opposed to commercialization. Oregon voters legalized psilocybin-assisted therapy in clinics using products manufactured under state licenses. What patent protections are available to lic... More Info
$501General Credit -
Ethical Obligations When Lawyers Work Remotely
Law firms in New York State began working remotely in Mid-March due to the pandemic and this trend will likely continue even after it ends.. Yet, there are a number of ethical issues that arise when most of the lawyer and non-lawyer staff work remotely. Hear from noted ethicist Ronald Minkoff as he discusses the distinct characteristics of practicing remotely that require additional considerations, including a discussion of NYCLA Ethics Opinion 754 that was recently issued by NYCLA's C... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
The Use of Disability Solutions for Professionals and Their Clients
Learn how to protect yourself and your clients from income and financial loss due to unexpected events and avoid the problems associated with emotional decision making, and hoping for the best when possible accident or illness affects the ability to earn income and meet your financial obligations. Understand how using a "living balance sheet" can help you strategize, organize and implement a financial plan, and hear how you can use disability solutions to protect your business and financial he... More Info
$751.75General Credits -
Practice & Procedure Before the US Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims
Join Thomas Kniffen, retired from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after 16 continuous years of service as an attorney, as he discusses what you need to know to help veterans and their dependents obtain VA disability compensation and pension benefits. In the last session of the lunchtime series, Tom will discuss what you need to know to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims. More Info
$501General Credit -
The Wonderful World of Oz: Effective Strategies for Virtual Litigation
This CLE course will address the legal, practical and ethical challenges raised when parties, lawyers and judges or neutrals are proceeding remotely. It will discuss the trends for online depositions, hearings, trials, arbitrations and mediations, the most common problems litigants are facing and practical solutions for tackling those challenges. The program will also address some of the ethical issues the participants face as to preserving attorney-client privilege, assuring that co... More Info
$501General Credit -
Copyright, Fair Use, and Looking Toward the Future
This CLE program will introduce viewers to the basics of copyright law and to the affirmative, and often judicially expanding, defense of “fair use.” The instructor will explain the significance of Google v. Oracle, which was recently been argued before the Supreme Court, and its potential impact on the judicial interpretation of what constitutes “fair use”. Some recent copyright regulations, such as one permitting for group registration of short online works, and pending legislation will als... More Info
$501General Credit -
Representing Visionary Churches: Using the RFR Act to Protect the Rights of Churches Under the FCS Act
In 2006, the United States Supreme Court opened the door to psychedelic religious ceremonies by holding that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“RFRA”) prohibited the DEA from seizing a hallucinogenic tea from a Brazilian church, even though it contained DMT, a Schedule I substance made unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). In 2009, a second Brazlian church obtained a similar ruling from an Oregon District Court. These rulings have fed the widespread perception th... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Handling a Wage and Hour/FLSA Case
In recent years there has been an influx of litigation in the area of wage and hour claims, as improperly paid employees have recovered compensation for missed wages, improper classification and more. Hear from a panel of experts as they provide a nuts and bolts look at wage and hour litigation, from the perspective of the plaintiff, the defendant, a mediator and the Hon. Stewart Aaron, Magistrate Judge, SDNY. More Info
$1252.5General Credits -
Justice Can Only Be Blind if the Jury Reflects Our Diverse Society
The importance of a defendant having a jury composed of their peers is a tenet of jurisprudence. Historically, this has not always been the case for all defendants on trial. Our panelists will provide a deep dive into the importance of ensuring the impaneling of a diverse jury reflects our society and its values. More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Overview of New York No Fault Claims and Litigation from a Defense Attorney Perspective
No Fault Litigation from a defense attorney perspective, starts with an overview of the No Fault System, and who is eligible for New York State No Fault benefits. The definition of who is an eligible injured party and when claims must be paid and/or denied. This CLE course will also cover the defenses to No Fault claims, claims processing, and the recommended tactics for defending denied No Fault claims. More Info
$501.25General Credits