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Asset Protection Strategy: Advantages and Pitfalls of Using Trusts, LLC's and other Techniques
This CLE program will provide an overview of asset protection techniques. We will examine how various traditional estate planning techniques provide protection from creditors including the protection afforded by assets titled as tenants by the entirety; the protections provided using life insurance and annuities; retirement assets; and homestead provisions. There are 20 states which now recognize asset protections trusts. We will examine how these trusts are structured and analyze t... More Info
$1002General Credits -
God, Gadgets, and the Law: Understanding Patents Through Faith-Based Inventions
In this CLE program, the instructor dives into the intersection of faith and innovation by exploring the basics of patent law, the history of patents, and the process of securing patent rights. Using fascinating examples of faith-based inventions—such as patents for rosaries, Sabbath observance tools, halal food production devices, artificial Christmas trees, Buddha figurines, and more, this course explores what can be learned about patents from religion, and what can be learned about... More Info
$501General Credit -
State and Federal Taxation of Cannabis Businesses
This CLE course will provide an overview of the federal income tax issues facing a business operating in the state regulated cannabis industry. Some states allow a business to grow, manufacture and sell cannabis in a state regulated market. Under federal law, cannabis is a Schedule I controlled substance and remains illegal. Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code disallows income tax deductions for a business trafficking in a Schedule I controlled substance. This course will examine... More Info
$501General Credit -
Essential Insights for Attorneys Navigating Group Lateral Moves
The lateral market for attorneys is ever-changing. Recently, there have been many group lateral moves in which a team of attorneys or perhaps even an entire department leaves one firm to join another firm. A group move involves additional considerations and is more complex than a singular lateral move. As a result, it involves even more planning. This CLE will focus on group lateral partner moves and features a discussion on the dos and don’ts in connection with such a move. The sp... More Info
$501General Credit -
Legal Ethics for Inside and Outside Council
Whether inside or outside counsel, an attorney must be able to provide competent, timely, and cost-effective legal advice and related services to the company and its affiliates based on an intimate knowledge of the company’s mission, operations, culture, and objectives in its domestic and global marketplace. Business acumen is an essential quality to providing competent and effective risk assessment and legal advice. This CLE course will discuss the ethical challenges attorneys face. More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Discovering the Lost Coin: Helping Clients Recover from Online Scams
If you've ever had a client who was subjected to online fraud over more than $100,000, you need this course. In this CLE, we take a close look at the latest iteration of a Ponzi scheme to defraud innocent people - "Pig Slaughtering Scams". We consider how these cases come to light, the various avenues of pursuit to recover losses and litigation strategies that can be tailored to this type of case. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Drafting the Future: Comic Book Contract Negotiation and Drafting Practicum
This intensive CLE course is designed for those ready to master contract negotiation and drafting in the comic book industry. Attendees will participate in practical exercises, simulating real-world scenarios that reflect the latest industry trends. The course will address the legal nuances of AI-generated art, the evolving digital marketplace, and the emerging legal challenges facing creators and publishers. Special attention will be given to understanding the ramifications of the Warn... More Info
$1002.25General Credits -
From Pencils to Pixels: Advocating for Comic Book Creators in the Age of AI
This CLE course provides an expansive overview of the comic book industry. It covers the rise of digital comics, the importance of diverse representation, and the impact of AI on content creation and legal practices. Participants will delve into the implications of recent copyright and trademark rulings, such as Warner Chappell v. Nealy, which affirmed that copyright owners could seek damages for infringements regardless of when they occurred, and the Fair Use After Warhol decision, wh... More Info
$1503.25General Credits -
Providing Expert Counsel in the Network Marketing and MLM Industry
Network Marketing, also known as Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), is part of the direct selling industry. Accounting for over $100B in economic impact in the US, $200B globally, it is growing at a 6%+ rate annually. Almost half of that is in Asia/Pacific, with a high product concentration in Health and Wellness: Weight loss, dietary supplements, skin care, beauty. Known by their most famous incumbents, Amway, Herbalife, and Nu Skin, multi-billion dollar enterprises, some of them are public... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Buy-Sell Agreements After the Supreme Court’s Connelly Decision
Join us for a very timely lecture discussion of the significance of buy-sell agreements in business succession planning — including the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States, The Connelly decision changes the landscape about estate tax implications of life insurance funding and shareholder buy-sell agreements. Thus, learn why all buy-sell agreements and insurance premiums should be reviewed to maximize their value and effectiveness. More Info
$501General Credit