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US Immigration Fundamentals Day 1: Non-Immigrants; Employment-Based: Pandemic, Politics, Confusion
In the uncertain political climate and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration law continues to be a hot button issue and a source of uncertainty and confusion. Gain an overview of what you need to know to practice immigration law successfully under the current political climate. The first day focuses on Non-immigrant Work-related Visa Categories and Obtaining a Green Card. Day 1: Non-immigrant Categories; Labor Certification and Employment-Based Immigration -- Introductio... More Info
$1252.75Total Credits1.75 Law & Proc., 1 Ethics -
Estate Planning and Coronavirus: Planning Considerations in a Time of Crisis
COVID-19 has made any type of long term planning seem even more complicated than it usual is, and given the inherent complexity of estate planning, the task can seem overwhelming. This CLE course will guide you through the various aspects of estate planning that may seem the most daunting including health care proxies, power of attorney, wills, trusts and beneficiary designations. The course will also specifically focus on the impact of the Coronavirus on this area and how it has already adapt... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
ERISA Claim Appeals
This CLE presentation will address Pre-litigation Appeals of benefit denials in ERISA cases which are generally considered mandatory. Claim appeals are also often the key to success or failure in litigation, yet they are often given insufficient attention both by claimants and plan administrators. This course will examine the origin and purpose behind claim appeals, the “rules of the road” (i.e., the Department of Labor’s regulations), and cases that have shaped how claim appeals are conducted... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
US Immigration Fundamentals Day 2: Family-Based Immigration; Removal Proceedings; Political Asylum and Practical Tips
In the uncertain political climate and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration law continues to be a hot button issue and a source of uncertainty and confusion. Gain an overview of what you need to know to practice immigration law successfully under the current political climate. The first day focuses on Non-immigrant Work-related Visa Categories and Obtaining a Green Card. The second day covers Family-based Immigration, Removal Proceedings and an Overview of Asylum and offer... More Info
$1252.75Total Credits1.75 Law & Proc., 1 Ethics -
Cannabis and the Workplace: Lessons for the Employer Regarding Hiring, Firing and Disciplinary Issues
This CLE program will explore legal standards and best practices regarding cannabis and the workplace. Included in this program is a discussion of the potential conflicts between Federal and State law. The panel will also examine issues related to medical marijuana and non-discrimination laws, recreational cannabis laws, drug testing standards, recommended company policies, and anticipated trends. More Info
$751.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Small Business Reorganizations under New Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
The purpose of this CLE program will be to discuss the changes to the new Subchapter V of the bankruptcy code and its impact on small business reorganizations. President Trump signed into law the Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”), Pub. L. No. 116-54. Congress increased the cap to $7,500,000 for the next year as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from $2,725,625.00. These provisions are not a new chapter of the bankruptcy code, but a subchapter of c... More Info
$501.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Hook, Line and Sinker: Tackling More Challenging Disability Cases
This CLE program will explore the benefits that are available to adults and children from the Social Security Administration that have a medical determinable impairment that prevents them from engaging in work activity or functioning for a period of 12 months or more. In particular, we will focus on the lesser known benefit options available including benefits for children, benefits for widow/widowers, benefits for disabled adult children and benefits for individuals with work history complica... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
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
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
Update in Arbitration Law
Arbitration law has undergone significant changes over the past year. This course will explain those changes, paying particular attention to staying or compelling arbitration, enforcing or vacating wards, non-party discovery and arbitration in the era of zoom. The course will present arguments against arbitration and present case studies in a variety of possible maneuvers that can be taken as well as explain the most recent considerations in arbitration law including that of non-party... More Info
$501Law & Legal Proc. -
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 Credits1 Law & Proc., 0.75 Ethics