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  • A Search for Perfection: Fundamentals of UCC Article 9

    Article 9 of the UCC contains a dense set of technical rules relating to secured transactions, all of which can be challenging to unwind. This course is intended to provide a general survey of some the key ideas concerning Article 9, outlining concepts that attorneys should know. Taking a practical approach to exploring Article 9, delving into the fundamentals, from the definition of secured transactions to potential remedies from defaults incurred under the statute. This CLE C... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • What Attorneys Need to Know About The Current State of Vaccination Mandates

    This course will cover the state of COVID-19 vaccination mandates as we enter the 3rd year of the pandemic -- what rules have been made, where they stand with court challenges and state efforts to counter them, and where things will go from here. Specifically, we will examine the current state of: the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard and the OSHA proposed rule, and the litigation arguments that have been brought against them rules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • What Every Family Law Attorney Needs To Know About Debt Collection And Bankruptcy

    In the practice of family law there are many factors to consider, including the issues facing the family as one household becomes two. The issues regarding the debts the family has, how each member of the household will be impacted by the debt and what their options are during or after the dissolution of marriage, including bankruptcy are things every Family Law practitioner should know to help their client’s make informed decisions. More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Defining Antitrust Markets in Platform Industries

    The effects of the Supreme Court’s landmark antitrust decision in Ohio v. American Express continue to reverberate. Platforms have occupied the antitrust spotlight for several years now, but litigation unpacking and applying Amex to platforms is still in its early stages. This CLE course is designed to update generalists, antitrust practitioners, and inside counsel alike on how lower courts are interpreting and applying Amex when defining antitrust markets involving platforms. The prog... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Introduction to Chapter 11, Subchapter V: An Accessible and Affordable Option for Small Businesses

    Due to the significant federal and state response to Covid-19, including stimulus payments and eviction moratoriums, bankruptcy filings have reached record lows. However, as funds run out and government programs expire, small businesses looking for a new lifeline may consider Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. This CLE provides counsel representing creditors and debtors with an introduction to Subchapter V, a roadmap for plan approval, commercial lease issues, a... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • U.S. Trademark Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide

    This CLE course takes you through the step-by-step process of a U.S. trademark application from beginning to end, including but not limited to, advantages of a federal trademark registration, United States Patent and Trademark Office trademark application requirements, responding to Office Actions, how to identify proper specimens. We will also have a brief overview of proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board including oppositions, cancellations, expungements, reexamina... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Understanding Medicaid: Guidelines, Applications, and Recovery Processes

    This CLE program will discuss not only the history of Medicaid, but also the features of Medicaid as to appeals and Medicaid utilization for Long term Nursing Care and state recovery and how to avoid the state from recovering all assets from an estate, This presentation will attempt to place Medicaid in its context related to the aging of America as well as the 10% poverty level in the U. S. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • In the Drone Zone: Legal Insights for Attorneys in Unmanned Aircraft Law

    This CLE course provides attorneys with a comprehensive overview of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and the intricate legal and regulatory landscape surrounding their operation. Participants will delve into the technological advancements of drones, their diverse applications across industries, and the pivotal role of legal frameworks in governing their use. Participants will gain insights into the current legal framework governing drone operations, with a fo... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts

    All too often, the senior client may find themselves in a dire predicament. Immediate long-term nursing home care is needed and they do not have private funds or long-term care insurance to pay for such care. An individual’s primary asset is often the home in which he or she resides, and there is a common misconception that in such instances, the only recourse would be to sell one’s home and to use the entire proceeds to pay for long-term care needs. This CLE course will provid... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Filing Social Security Disability Appeals in Federal Court

    Filing a Social Security case in Federal Court can be a daunting task. There are many prerequisites to meet before the case can be filed and the window to file is rather limited. This course will focus on ascertaining your chance of success. follow proper court procedures. and write your brief in a convincing matter. This course will enable you to: Determine whether to file in United States District Court; The proper Court in which to file the case; Procedures for be... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Wetlands Law & Policy: From the Federal Clean Water Act to Local Administration

    Wetlands Science and Law became a very important part of general environmental law, primarily beginning with the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s. Wetlands has paramount importance from the mushy area behind a residential backyard to mitigating Global Climate Change. Topics will include, but in legal parlance, not exclusive of: A brief history of Wetlands – Bogs, Fens, Marshes, Prairie Potholes, Bayous, Swamps, et-cetera The history of law and policy General environmental law I... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Understanding Financial Solutions While Planning for Possible Long-term Care

    This CLE course will provide attorneys with a comprehensive overview of methodology and techniques for preserving their client’s assets while planning for the possibility of incapacity and future institutional or home care services through Medicaid. The presentation will provide an overview of the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust wherein the homestead and liquid assets can be transferred and the Medicaid applicant (settlor) would retain the ability to receive government benefits. He or... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Silicon Valley Bank: Do Its Outside Directors Share in the Blame for Its Failure?

    This riveting CLE course reviews the well-publicized failure of the high-flying Silicon Valley Bank. This bank ran out of money as a result of a quick, massive run on the bank—depositors sought their money back—immediately after the public disclosure of serious financial problems. The demise of this Bank—with $209 billion in assets, its failure was the second biggest in U.S. history—received immediate widespread analysis and attention, much of which has been focused on the quality of... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Chevron Doctrine: Revisited

    Chief Justice Marshall memorably stated in Marbury v. Madison: “it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.” Decades ago Professor Benard Schwartz’s lectures made it abundantly clear that the separation of powers doctrine had undergone a major case of radical surgery in an increasingly and technically complex society. Recently, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether, despite stare decisis, Chevron v. Natural Resources Def... More Info

    $150
    3General Credits

  • The ADA and Employment Discrimination

    This CLE course will focus on Title One of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what the requirements are on employers under the ADA. The class will go into detail as to what constitutes discrimination, conditions which must be accommodated, what type of accommodations a business is obligated to grant, what accommodations a business is not required to grant, the process to grant accommodations, and when a business is excused from accommodating an employee. The course will also inclu... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • New Developments in Veterans Affairs Law

    Veterans law just got more exciting. Although veterans lost an important case at the Federal Circuit on the Blue Water Navy, the implementing regulations published by the VA have given rise to a whole lot of new issues concerning Blue Water and possible expansions to Okinawa and Panama. This presentation is geared toward practitioners who help guide veterans through the labyrinth of the VA bureaucracy to gain benefits tied to military toxic exposure. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • How Magnuson-Moss and UCC Article 2 Apply to Car Warranty Claims: Dealing with Lemons

    This CLE course will teach a general practitioner the basic legal concepts needed to litigate a lemon law case. It will cover express and implied warranties, both under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and under state laws; state Lemon Laws; and fraud and state consumer fraud acts. After participation, attorneys will gain the basic conceptual tools to handle a lemon law case. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Data Privacy in Higher Education

    This CLE is designed for lawyers who want a better understanding of the unique data privacy concerns relevant to higher education. Colleges and Universities must comply with data privacy standards that can impact students, employees, alumni, donors, and the work of the institution. The course is meant to provide a general overview of the topic of data privacy as it applies to the unique needs of this industry. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Unusually Important Federal Tax Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know

    This CLE program covers six federal taxation cases of recent vintage that are important for tax attorneys to commit to memory. Business law attorneys, who often find themselves in federal taxation deep water, can benefit from this Program because they will gain appreciation of the way federal tax law may change through court opinions in contrast to Congressional legislation and Department of Treasury tax regulation writing. The cases together cover following taxation topics: Valuati... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • The SSA Disability Sequential Evaluation Process

    The Sequential Evaluation Process (SEP) is the five-step evaluative process utilized by Social Security to determine who gets disability benefits. But how does the process work? What sort of evidence is needed to get past each step? Can you lose your case at any of the five steps? “Social Security Disability Sequential Evaluation Process” shines light on this often-opaque process to which the nearly 2 million disability applicants each year are subjected. If you’re new to SSA Disa... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: It's Growing, So Make Sure Your Clients are Covered

    The passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) brought sweeping changes to the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) legislative regime in the United States. Parts of the AMLA are still being put into force, including coverage of entities not traditionally included, updated priorities for financial institutions, the Beneficial Ownership Registry, and others. Legal practitioners may have to address these new challenges for clients who are now being bro... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Witches and Guns: The Intersection Between Wicca and The Second Amendment

    This CLE explores the overlap between the tenets of the Wiccan religion and the principles of the Second Amendment. First, the importance of this relationship is introduced. Second, necessary philosophical background is provided. Third, specific topics and their possible application to practice areas are provided. This presentation is both interesting in its uniqueness as well as provides practical insights for attorneys who may encounter clients of all backgrounds. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Pitfalls In The SSA Disability Process: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

    The Social Security Disability process can be an opportunity for your client to “tell their story” in the pursuit of disability benefits. However, the process can also be chaotic, frustrating, and unfortunately surprising. What do you do when your client makes an admission in their medical records or says something at the hearing that really hurts their case? How do you deal with expert testimony given at the hearing that mischaracterizes the evidence in a negative way? Also – and this one... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • You Can Handle the Truth! An Introduction to the Military Justice System for Civilian Practitioners

    Have you always been intrigued by the concepts of military justice? This innovative CLE will provide an overview of the military justice system, geared toward civilian practitioners who are curious about how things work in military courts or want to expand their practice areas into military defense. The lecture will provide an overview of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”), the rights of the accused in the military, the cultural differences between the civilian and militar... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Federal Civil Procedure: Practicing Tips for Federal Litigation

    Step into the federal courtroom with confidence. This CLE course is designed to demystify the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and arm attorneys with the essential knowledge needed to navigate federal civil litigation. Whether you are an occasional federal practitioner or looking to brush up on the FRCP, this course offers a focused overview of the critical stages of federal litigation—from removal and jurisdiction, pleadings, and discovery, evidentiary issues, and pretrial issues. Gain... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Commercial Pace, The New Kid On The Block: The Legal Framework For A New Form Of Commercial Real Estate Financing

    Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) is one of the newest financial tools for property owners and developers in the country. Offering lower interest and longer terms with a super-priority lien, it behaves like a muni bond but can be put into a capital stack. Find out the legal ins and outs of how this is enabled, its legal structure and status, and how you can put it to work for your clients, whether they be private owners, developers, banks, or local governmen... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Municipal Law: General Civil Overview

    Many may be unaware, but municipal law has an impact on our daily lives. Municipal lawyers provide service to municipal clients, including cities, towns, boroughs, counties, and special districts. Municipal attorneys will often find themselves handling a full range of legal issues, from advising the governing authority, to defending suits brought against the municipality to drafting ordinances and contacting for purchases and development. This broad field can involve land acquisition,... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Ensuring Free, Fair and Accessible Elections: What Every Attorney Can Do

    The right to vote is critical to protecting our democracy and, as attorneys, we can play a vital role in insuring free, fair, and accessible elections. This CLE program will feature panelists who will discuss the law and the essential role of attorneys in securing that right. The session will begin with an overview of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, the 2021 law enacted to strengthen vote protections against voter suppression, intimidation, deception, obstruction and dilut... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Learning The Basics of Conducting a Social Security Disability Case

    In this CLE course you will learn about the different disability programs that exist, who can apply for the benefits and what the application process is like. You will learn how the Social Security Administration defines disability and how to determine what kind of application to file if it is an initial application. Or does the potential client need to file an appeal because the initial application was not approved? We will explore what is involved in the appeal process and how to de... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Social Security Disability 101: What Attorneys Need to Know From Beginning to End

    This CLE course aims to offer attorneys a comprehensive understanding of Social Security Disability Practice, encompassing an in-depth exploration of the entire process, challenges, and effective solutions involved in securing benefits for disabled individuals. Through this presentation, participants will gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for their clients... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Overhaul of Regulatory Capital Requirements Proposed By US Banking Regulators

    The US federal banking regulators have jointly proposed extensive revisions to the regulatory capital requirements for [midsize and] larger US banking organizations. The revisions are lengthy and would change the requirements for credit, market, and operational risk. Some of the revisions are long-expected (e.g., re-evaluation of use of internal models), but others are novel (e.g., capital charge for operational risk) or driven in response to the recent banking crisis. Further, the rev... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Establishing Clear Standards for Compliant Pharmaceutical Marketing to Limit Liability for Off-Label Promotion

    Developments over the past several years have produced momentous changes affecting the research-based pharmaceutical and biotech industries. These include the rise of digital-based health technologies, the utilization of real-world experience (RWE) and real-world data (RWD) in the drug approval process, and dissemination of evolving medical information to an expanding audience. At the same time, regulatory and compliance concerns over industry promotional practices and activities continue.... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • What If the Government Doesn’t Save My Client’s Bank? Preparing For the Next Bank Crisis

    Recent crisis in the banking system has resulted in several failures and a loss of confidence among depositors. While extraordinary intervention by the government and private sector protected uninsured depositors, owners and debtholders lost everything. Further, there is no expectation that the government will even protect uninsured depositors if another bank fails. In this CLE course, a regulatory partner at a prominent law firm will take a hard look at the recent trauma in the banki... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Fair and Equitable Housing Regulations and Legal Ethics in Real Estate

    Real Estate Attorneys and Real Estate Professionals, including Realtors and Appraisers, must exercise ethical conduct towards all parties including Sellers and Purchasers of a residential real estate transaction. Our panelists will focus on the due diligence and legal ethics that should be exercised in assisting your clients to make a well informed decision to sign a residential contract and purchase a home. Given the current events, changing mortgage interest rates and shortage of home... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • War Crimes in The Star Wars Universe Episode V: Conflicts, Disputes and More

    In Episode V, we consider what international law and the law of armed conflict have to say about the legality of Darth Vader's droid program and its parallels to modern-day drone programs; the Battle of Hoth; the complex role that military contractors like Boba Fett play in the law of war; the potential war crime involved in Lando Calrissian's trickery of Luke Skywalker and friends; Vader's very questionable treatment of his detainees; and the legality of Luke's doomed refusal to surrender to... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • A Basic Overview of Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law

    This CLE will provide a summary of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act and the intricacies of navigating a Tennessee workers’ compensation claim through the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation. This presentation also provides pertinent information regarding affirmative defenses that may be applicable and the eventual outcome of a case before the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation. More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Navigating the SEC and CFTC Whistleblowing Programs

    This CLE course provides an overview of the CFTC, SEC, and IRS whistleblower programs, with a focus on the basics of eligibility, anonymity, and the whistleblowing process. The course will cover the analysis of potential whistleblower claims and the necessary steps for filing a whistleblower claim with each agency. Participants will learn about the ambiguities in the whistleblower awards process and gain insight into the factors that are considered when determining the amount of an awar... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Recent Constitutional Challenges to Rent Regulations

    How is it that state governments can require landlords to hold rents below market levels without running afoul of the Fifth Amendment’s command that no person shall be “deprived of … property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”? This question has been raised and answered in various ways since the 1920’s – almost always in favor of government authority to regulate rents. In this CLE course, we will examine recent... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Veterans Update: What's New from Congress, The Courts and The VA

    For over three decades, the United States has been at war. Conflicts in Kuwait, the former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and other areas throughout the world have left many Americans with physical and mental disabilities that affect them for the rest of their lives. The Department of Veterans Affairs was established to care for those veterans who have borne the burden of military service and their survivors. Navigating the myriad of VA regulations and procedures can be a nig... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • NYS 2023 Notary Public & Remote Online Notarization Regulations: The Basics and Applications to Real Estate Transactions

    On January 25, 2023 the new Part 182.2-182.11 of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of State (Part 182) became effective governing and changing record-keeping requirements for NYS notaries, providing identity verification procedures, authorizing electronic notarization, providing for a separate notarial commission for electronic notary services and repealing remote ink notarization. Our expert panel will discuss the new requirements, their application to real estate transactions... More Info

    $35
    0.75General Credit

  • Fundamental Rights to a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment: The Case for Green Amendments

    This CLE course introduces an emerging intersection of environmental and constitutional law that proves promising in the field of public interest environmental law and advocacy: fundamental environmental rights. Green Amendments, as they’ve been termed, are self-executing provisions added to the bill of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, to clean water, clean air, a stable climate and a healthy environment.... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • 1st Amendment: Friend or Foe? The Pending 303 Creative v. Elenis Decision: Where are we Headed?

    Join NYCLA’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in the Law Committee for a lively discussion of the impact of the First Amendment on LGBTQ rights and where we are headed. Our expert panelists will discuss 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a pending Supreme Court case, where the Court will decide whether the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act compelling a graphic artist to speak or stay silent about her religious objections to same-sex marriage violates the Free Speech Clause of the... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Broker Lien Rights: What Attorneys Need to Know

    This CLE course offers an overview of commercial real estate broker lien rights in 34 states, taught by a 46 year attorney who authored or lobbied on behalf of roughly half of those statutes. Topics addressed include the scope of commission claims which are protected, legislative history, the prerequisites for the lien claim, timing, and key tips on enforcement. Hear from the author of these statutes and his 31 years of lien practice in multiple states, from drafting the lien, assertin... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Current Trends and Threats in Financial Crimes

    In this CLE session, Deputy Director Abbate and Under Secretary Nelson discuss the latest developments in financial crimes and illicit finance risk including new and emerging threats related to money laundering, fraud, securities fraud, cyber-crime, digital assets and sanctions. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations at Law Firms

    Internal investigations are always complex, and even more so when investigating sexual harassment within your firm. This CLE course will guide you through the various legal issues and requirements and offer a step-by-step guide for conducting investigations in accordance with current statutes. The course will address internal communications, contractual obligations, validity and enforceability, and attorney client privilege. Relevant case law will be presented. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Housing Justice 101: Understanding the Fair Housing Act

    In this CLE course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Housing Act, a landmark federal law that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. This seminar will cover key provisions of the act, including fair housing advertising and marketing, discriminatory practices, and the role of government agencies in enforcing fair housing laws. Participants will also learn about their... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Holding The Marijuana Industry Legally Accountable

    Today’s marijuana is high in potency and can reach 99% pure delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The THC in marijuana causes the “high,” and leads to addiction, mental illness, violence, crime, traffic deaths, and many health and social problems. Voters were not adequately informed when marijuana legalization was put on ballots. Marijuana use causes a variety of harms not anticipated by the voters. The marijuana industry victimizes people and causes massive damage as did the tobacco and... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Rudiments of Social Security Disability Practice

    This CLE program will review the sequential steps established by the Agency for proving both adult and childhood disability. Each step will be explained per the Agency expectations, with additional comments derived from having presided over adjudications regarding the subject for 25 years. This will include practice tips and practical advice. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Cyber Security and Cyber Breach: What Lawyers and Their Law Firms Need to Know Now

    This CLE program will discuss cyber security, the consequences of a cyber breach, including ethical considerations, and cyber insurance. In the U.S., we are faced with 50 state laws on data privacy and security. If your business holds personal information from a resident of a particular state, what legal and ethical obligations apply to your firm, and to your clients, under that state’s law? The FTC also watches to ensure that companies are complying with their posted privacy policies. Non-com... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Trends in Property Law Post-Pandemic

    This CLE course covers recent development in New York real property law, focusing on the changes brought about by the recent pandemic and societal recovery in its aftermath. Topics include representation of clients in eviction proceedings—both residential and commercial, landlord and tenant. Orders to show cause, motions, evidentiary issues and trial practice are among the litigation techniques discussed. The course also covers foreclosure litigation and the new statutes affecting forecl... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Things That Make you Go Hmmm... Points That Every Real Estate Attorney Needs to Know

    This CLE lecture is intended to cover matters that many real estate attorneys are familiar with, that they've heard of, but they cannot readily place their finger on the why's, the how's and the when's. As such, we want to get to the source of these queries. Furthermore, we intend to expand upon new developments, including the legislative endeavor to legalize what are, otherwise, "illegal apartments". We further intend to discuss ineffective deed transfers, and lastly, the latest regul... More Info

    $125
    2.75General Credits

  • Overview of Social Security’s Decision Making Process

    Learn the basics about how Social Security determines if someone is entitled to receive disability benefits. This CLE course will cover the definition of disability that must be met to receive benefits and will also walk you through, not only the procedural steps of the claim process, but also the disability analysis used by adjudicators to evaluate if the definition of disability is met. At the end of the course, you will have the basic information needed to formulate a successful a... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Criminal Law Considerations for Military and Veteran Clients

    Criminal law attorneys of all types often get phone calls from potential clients who are either active military service members or veterans. In this Course, we’ll walk you through what this means for purposes of their case. This CLE will include the following topics: jurisdictional considerations, dual civilian/military investigations, key personnel who may be involved, usage of military or veteran status in mitigation, military pretrial confinement, and more. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Oh How the Mighty Have Fallen: Crypto and the Federal Securities and Commodities Laws

    This CLE program covers the basics of the intersection between “cryptocurrencies” and the federal securities and commodities laws. The title of this program comes from Samuel 2, 1:19. Why this title is apt should be obvious to anyone knowing of recent events in the world of crypto. The program discusses the allegations against Samuel Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of a group of companies known as “FTX,” by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Com... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The New Wave of Benzene Litigation: Class Actions

    Benzene personal injury litigation has been around for decades. The plaintiffs in the traditional cases have alleged that their use of solvents, paints, varnishes, and other petroleum-based products have caused them to develop blood cancers. Recently, benzene was found in deodorants, sunscreens, and other personal care products. Subsequently, consumer class action cases were filed in federal district courts in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carol... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Land Use Regulations

    More than 155 million Americans now live in states with legal weed. Maryland and Missouri passed legalization earlier this month, meaning there are now 21 states where anyone at least 21 years old will be able to legally possess marijuana. While people will soon be able to legally purchase and use marijuana in 21 states, cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I drug on the Controlled Substances Act, the same category as heroin. That means cannabis use can still be a disqualifying factor for... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • A Guide To Navigating The Maze Of New York City Zoning And Land Use

    This CLE course will offer a comprehensive introduction to zoning and land use, specifically in New York City. The course will present discussions of parking regulations of the Zoning Resolution, including use and bulk as well as the transfer of “air rights”. Mandatory affordable housing and the continuation of non-conforming uses and discretionary approvals, including that of special permits, variances and re-zoning, will be discussed. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Wave of Legislative Changes in Matrimonial Law

    Join us as our expert faculty discusses the wave of legislative change that have affected the practice of matrimonial law, including, among others, the Child Support of Disabled Adults and the legalization of paid surrogacy. This is one program that attorneys interested in developments in matrimonial law cannot afford to miss. More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • Legal Issues for Growing Cannabis at Home

    Cannabis was legalized in New York under the Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act. During the tense negotiations and against the lobbying of trade groups such as the New York Medical Cannabis Industry, cannabis advocates fought for the inclusion of home cultivation in the new law. To our astonishment, we received word on March 30 that we had prevailed, and homegrown was included in the final version of the bill. In the mad rush for money that has since taken over the cannabis industry, hom... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • New Marijuana Legislation & Vehicular Search & Seizures: Lingering Odor Of Marijuana as Probable Cause & Residue

    This course is intended to provide tools with which criminal defense attorneys can, under the New NYS Marijuana Legislation, the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act", utilize from its new search and seizure protections regarding alleged odor of marijuana as alleged probable cause to conduct a vehicle search. We will focus particularly on the recent case of In the Matter of POLICE DEPARTMENT v. XAVIER J. WILLIAMS; Joan R. Salzman, Administrative Law Judge, which retroactively applied... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Defending Motions to Dismiss and Objections to Discharge Under Chapter 7 United States Bankruptcy Code

    Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code provides a fresh start for most debtors. A bankruptcy discharge under this Chapter relieves Debtors of any legal obligation to repay any and all debts listed in the schedules. However, not everyone qualifies for a Chapter 7 discharge and not all debts are subject to discharge. This CLE lecture will review each statutory exception to discharge and discuss strategies for defending objections filed by creditors and the US Trustee. More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Complexities of Acquiring Control: Where the Fed’s Control Rule Meets Other Regulatory Definitions

    The Federal Reserve finalized revisions to its approach for determining whether one company has control over another for purposes of the Bank Holding Company Act and the Home Owners’ Loan Act, as amended. While in many respects the final rule codified the Fed’s existing control standards, it also introduced new concepts and raised critical questions about the industry should implement the rule in practice. Over the last two years the industry has grappled with how to apply these revisi... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm and Clients from Cybercriminals

    No one likes to think about the worst happening, but when it comes to your firm's technology, it's always better to be safe than sorry. That's why we're here to present Preventing Your Worst Tech Nightmare: Protecting Your Firm & Clients from Cybercriminals, a course that will help you protect your business and clients from the perils of cybercrime. This CLE course covers everything from cybersecurity myths that can cripple your business to attorneys' ethical obligations to be technical... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers highlighted the fact that far too often prosecutors in our nation impermissibly use race when exercising peremptory challenges. This CLE presentation will provide criminal defense attorneys with the tools they need to fight against this unethical tactic. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Representing a Deponent and Deposing a Representative

    This CLE is designed to introduce the concepts behind a representative appearing at a deposition. this course will examine doing so under 30 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, but will discuss the practical implications of doing so; the ways in which such a deposition could be conducted; and, in what actual capacity such a person testifies. This course will also discuss the privileges that can be asserted in such a deposition, and how they differ slightly from those that can be... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Force Majeure: Constant Contingency In Turbulent Times

    Name your poison: Pandemic? War? Supply Chain Interruption? Government Decree? Regulatory Change? Riot? Weather? Internet Outage? Or what? This timely CLE explores Force Majeure from the practical perspectives of contractual verbiage or absence, qualifying events, transactional effects and contests, including the impact of common law, statutes and court decisions. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • PFAS: The New Contaminant of Enormous Concern

    This CLE lecture will discuss the regulation of a new variety of contaminants, PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals.” As technology evolves, so must the law. We will discuss PFAS chemicals in the context of the federal and state drinking water regulations, with New York State currently having adopted the strictest of standards. This will include a discussion on the difficulties public water suppliers face in having to achieve these standards. We will also explore th... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Transnational Legal and Cultural Issues Arising when Doing Business Internationally

    This CLE course covers issues of concern when documenting transactions which must satisfy more than one legal system (transnational transactions). This will be clarified with examples of American businesses doing business in China. The course emphasizes the need to understand and interpret laws and regulations in the context of the culture of the place where business is being conducted. Since a lawyer must document the business concerns of the parties, understanding those concerns a... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Attorney's Fees: Federal Rule 68

    What options are available to Plaintiffs when Defendants stonewall discovery? What options are available to Defendants when Plaintiffs make an overstated demand and stubbornly refuses to engage in reasonable negotiations? This CLE course examines litigation strategies and tactics to give your client techniques to gain advantages using the Federal fee-shifting and fee reducing Rules of Civil Procedure. Not for just the federal practitioner, many state and local jurisdictions have paral... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • A Quarter of a Century Later, HIPAA is More Relevant than Ever

    For the past 25 years, HIPAA has been synonymous with a patient's privacy and security of his/her medical records. One area that has been on OCR's enforcement radar for the past few years is the failure of covered entities to provide patients with a copy of their medical records within a prescribed period of time set forth in the regulations. On top of the recent enforcement actions, reproductive healthcare has taken center stage and with it, areas of HIPAA, including the law enforcement excep... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Intermittent FMLA: Understanding an Employer's Obligations

    The FMLA is complicated enough but perhaps the most difficult part of the FMLA is understanding intermittent and reduced schedule leave. This informative CLE will provide you with tips to understand the ins and outs of taking intermittent and reduced-schedule FMLA leave and how to ensure compliance with the law. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the FMLA and what it requires to avoid legal liability for violation of the FMLA. What you will learn: Learn that FMLA can be ta... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Managing FMLA Leaves of Absence

    Understanding leave of absences is difficult but understanding the FMLA can be overwhelming. It is legalistic and complicated. This CLE course on leave of absences and FMLA Compliance will provide you with a step-by-step guide to understanding the requirements set forth in the FMLA relating to leave of absences. It will also provide a step-by-step plan of action for when employees are out on a leave of absence to ensure legal compliance. Just a sampling of the many practical... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Citizenship and Residence: Prerequisites to Extra Territorial Taxation

    An examination of the various (jurisdictional) bases for imposing tax on the extra-territorial income of persons with an emphasis on natural persons; the meanings ascribed to the various different bases under the Code, some State statutes, some countries; residence status for tax treaty purposes; dual residence; acquisition of status and planning therefor; relinquishment of status and planning therefor; expatriation meaning and departure tax enforceability and planning. The syllabus wi... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • False Claims Act and COVID-19

    This CLE course will provide an update on COVID-19 Litigation, including trends, insight, funds, and success, with a particular focus on whistleblower litigation. The primary statutes under which relief from government fraud, waste, and abuse, may be sought are the federal and state False Claims Acts (“FCAs”). This course will provide attendees with an overview of the whistleblower laws, the potential to use the False Claims Act as a tool to fight COVID-19 fraud update on the types of... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • The Hatch Act and Politics in the Federal Workplace

    This CLE course provides guidance to Attorneys who work for Federal agencies, and addresses the thorny issues related to partisan politics and Federal employment. The Hatch Act (codified in 5 U.S.C. 7321 - 7326) was passed and signed into law in 1939 as the "Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities," so these issues have clearly been around for over 80 years, and yet they still prove challenging for Federal supervisors and attorneys to this day. In an era off particularly divisive enviro... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Let ‘em Play! Sports Litigation and Extraordinary Remedies

    Sports leagues and their teams have a unique legal relationship. Are they a single entity, partners or joint venturers? When trouble arises between teams and their leagues, what causes of action and remedies are available to right the wrong? This fast moving presentation covers the potential causes of action and affirmative defenses, followed by analysis of potential extraordinary remedies. The first half covers the best use of antitrust, tortious interference, breach of contr... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • The Law of U.S. Government Ethics

    This CLE class is designed for those Attorneys who are working for or with the Federal Government. It outlines fundamentals of government ethics laws as defined by the U.S. Government's Office of Government Ethics. From an introduction into the statutory and regulatory bases for this body of law, the class proceeds to address some of the most common issues that government attorneys face when dealing with ethical issues. These include the use of government property, with special emphasi... More Info

    $75
    1.75General Credits

  • Prepping Clients for Depositions in Federal Cases

    This CLE course is intended to instruct newer attorneys on the proper preparation of a witness called to testify as a client representative pursuant to F.R.C.P. 30(B)(6). Attendees will be instructed on the proper purpose of a deposition, preparation of witness testimony, and document review in preparation for a deposition. Participants will also be instructed on biochemical stress reactions to warn deponents of prior to depositions. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • A Voyage Through the Terrain of NYS Administrative Hearings

    This CLE course is designed to assist new or unfamiliar attorneys and Administrative Law Judges to understand general aspects of New York State administrative adjudicatory proceedings. The itinerary includes instruction on the initial establishment of the New York State administrative hearing process, administrative law judges vs. other judges, the basic skills needed to conduct hearings, the relevant components of a hearing, the roles and functions of the parties and how to implement... More Info

    $125
    2.75General Credits

  • War Crimes, Sanctions & The War In The Ukraine: A Review Of The Legal Aspects Of The Current War & The Laws That Apply

    During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian authorities and armed forces were accused of committing war crimes by carrying out both deliberate attacks against civilian targets and indiscriminate attacks in densely populated areas. The Russian military allegedly exposed the civilian population to unnecessary and disproportionate harm by using cluster munitions – a type of weapon that is prohibited by 110 states because of its immediate and long-term danger to civilians– and by firing other... More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • Handling Liens in Personal Injury Cases

    This CLE course is designed to present an overview of the “leeches” on every personal injury case – the statutory lien. It is suitable for the experienced and novice practitioner and will approach the issue generally rather than state specific. Though many liens are mentioned, the course will concentrate on the ones most encountered in typical practice: ERISA, Medicare and Medicaid. A topical outline will be provided as well as reference to a very practical book on the topic th... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • The Intersection of Cannabis Law, Real Estate, and Local Government Policy

    When most attorneys think of cannabis law, they think regulatory, transactional, maybe even some litigation and M&A, but what most don't realize is that one of the most challenging parts of the cannabis industry is real estate. All cannabis business licenses are tied to a piece of real estate, and the state and local regulations that dictate what properties are permissible for cannabis businesses vary greatly. Between local land use, real estate transactions, complex sale leaseback a... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Current Trends in Asylum Cases: The Asylum Officer Rule

    A few days ago, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice began implementing a new rule to quickly grant asylum to applicants who are subject to expedited removal and who are eligible for asylum, and to promptly remove those who are not. This new rule seeks to streamline the asylum process and lighten the load of the overburdened immigration courts. Only time will tell if the rule will achieve its goals. We will review the new mechanism, focusing on due process... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • What You and Your Clients Need to Know About the USPTO’s Post-Registration Audit

    Removing “deadwood” (registrations for marks that are not in use in commerce) from the Trademark Register has become an increasingly important priority for the USPTO in recent years. A few years ago, the USPTO instituted a permanent post-registration audit program by which it requires trademark registrants who file a Declaration of Use to submit proof of use for two additional items in each class, beyond the product for which a specimen is submitted. This webinar will teach you about th... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Psychedelics: A Selection of Trending Legal and Legislative Issues

    Psychedelics are appearing with consistently greater frequency in the popular media with projections that they will launch a new era in mental health care. Stories about the flow of investments into start-ups intending to take psychedelics through the federal drug approval process appear side-by-side with stories about the movement of state legislation intended to decriminalize psychedelics or create licensed psychedelic treatment centers. This CLE program will examine what psychedelic... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Privacy and Cyber Breaches: Are You Next?

    For businesses large and small, compliance with federal, state, and foreign privacy laws and regulations has become an essential business obligation. These laws govern a company’s collection, storage, use, sharing and disposal of personally identifiable information (“PII”), protected health information (“PHI”), and payment card information (“PCI”). A company’s innocent or inadvertent failure to abide by these laws, or its failure to timely and fully disclose how it performs such tasks,... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • Metaverse Law: Intro to ARVR, Issues, IP Ownerships, Monetization, Cyber Currency, and Licensing

    With apologies to the Beatles, tech is flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup, it slithers unregulated across the Metaverse. From AltCoin to Web 3.0, this course addresses the breadth of tech law in the Metaverse. The lecturer will review some of the basic terminology (in plain English!) before discussing the application of regulatory and statutory law to the Metaverse, how the Metaverse polices itself, and how the Metaverse is monetized. Specific topics will... More Info

    $75
    1.5General Credits

  • The New Infrastructure Bill and Your Need to Understand Design-Build and Engineer-Procure-Construct Projects

    Public entities/agencies will want to get funding to work as quick as possible. They will want to avoid the time constraints and design-liability associated with design-bid-build. As a result, there will be a move to design-build (also sometimes referred to as Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) projects) in order for these projects to be started as quickly as possible, and to hopefully mitigate exposure for claims. The problem is that the change in legal dynamics associated with desig... More Info

    $50
    1.25General Credits

  • Statutory Interpretation: How To Use It To Your Clients’ Advantage

    Statutes are directly or indirectly involved in most litigated cases, yet very little attention is ever paid to the dozens of rules of statutory interpretation that can make or break your case. Judges appreciate statutory interpretation analysis from litigants. You should be the one to provide it. The rules of statutory interpretation are fairly straight forward. This course will show you that these rules are much easier than the multitude of Latin phrases associated with them would otherwise... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Securing Social Security Disability Benefits

    As technology moves forward in an ever-changing world we must not only adapt as individuals but also as attorneys. Securing benefits through the Social Security Administration has moved onto the world wide web allowing representation of clients nationally. This CLE program will discuss the entire process today delving into what makes a successful case and the best way to present the facts that matter. More Info

    $100
    2General Credits

  • The Federal and Environmental Agenda: 1 Year Into The Biden Administration

    This course will cover developments in federal environmental policies through the first year of the Biden Administration and likely future legislation, Executive Branch policies and key future court cases. The focus will be on climate change including the development of renewable energy sources, the regulation of the “forever chemicals”, ie, PFAS, Clean Air Act stationary and mobile source regulations, and the Clean Water Act Waters of the United States regulation. More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

  • Litigating False Claims Act Cases

    The False Act (FCA) is a statute allowing citizens to sue in the name of the government to recover monies owed because of fraud or "false claims." FCA cases are filed under seal and not initially served on the Defendants; this gives government lawyers an opportunity to investigate the claims and determine whether to intervene and thus take responsibility for the action. In recent years there has been an expansive use of the statute and in many cases the government is leaving it to private co... More Info

    $50
    1General Credit

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