Illinois MCLE - All Courses
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Is There Any Evidence For This Evidence: What Experienced Trial Lawyers Must Know About The Evidence Code
This CLE program provides practical application of the Evidence Code under Federal Rules of Evidence (with reference to some state codes), including sections on Scope (when rules apply, preliminary questions, limitations on admissibility, etc.). Judicial Notice (when courts can assume the truth of commonly known things); Presumptions (regarding burdens, inferences and presumptions);Relevance (what kinds of evidence is deemed relevant and admissible or when such relevant evidence may no... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts
This CLE course will provide insight as to the Issues that should be considered when drafting Construction Contracts. The topics discussed are as follows: Drafting Construction Contracts, Mechanics Liens, Termination, Delay Damages, Liquidated v actual damages, Change Orders, Material escalation costs, Insurance and Bonds, and Dispute resolution. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Key Issues in Presenting Expert Testimony in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases
Claims adjusters are typically used in bad faith litigation to opine as to the reasonableness of another claims adjuster 's conduct. Underwriters are typically experts in coverage litigation providing an opinion on underwriting specific risks and the interpretation and intent of specific policy provisions. Litigators must be careful to avoid pitfalls of using expert witnesses whose credibility might be easily attacked based on previous testimony or due to his or her relationship with a... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Labor Relations: What You Need to Know about a Represented Environment
One of the most difficult things for managers to do is to manage effectively in a represented environment. This is all the more true when your managers, who were used to managing in a non-represented environment, all of a sudden have to deal with labor relations issues for the first time. This CLE course will explore in-depth the labor relations process and will provide an in-depth review of your obligations vis-à-vis a collective bargaining agreement and your obligations pursuant to... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Land Use and Zoning
This CLE course provides an introduction to the zoning and land use regulations that govern real estate development in New York City. It provides a summary of basic due diligence to consider when acquiring a property, an understanding of the various agencies and stakeholders who control discretionary land use relief, and an introduction to land use mechanisms that can add value to both existing properties and new developments. More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Lawyers, Thrive and Be Alive: Substance Abuse Prevention Techniques to Save Our Law Firms and Ourselves
Design your happy lawyer life while avoiding the “Lawyer Zombie Apocalypse!” You have all seen them – those lawyers who have become shells of themselves through years of workaholism and self-abuse in the name of their clients and their practices. This CLE course taught by lawyer and certified nutritional health coach Michelle Niemeyer will help you improve your focus and boost productivity while you avoid burnout and reclaim the joy in your law practice and in your life. More Info
$751.5Mental Health/Abuse -
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
$751.5General Credits -
Leasing Basics: A Tenant's Perspective
While unfortunate, even a lease agreement made in good faith and seeming accord can end in acrimony and ill-will. This is particularly true with regards to the landlord/tenant relationship and while the obligations of each party seem fairly evenly matched, it’s critical for the various parties to understand their rights and obligations as well as those of the other party. This CLE course will explain every nuance of the standard lease agreement and the various obligations and requireme... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Legal and Practical Considerations for Recruiting, Vetting and Hiring Professional Employees
Though it seems somewhat accepted practice to engage in minor fabrications when applying for a job, for those doing the hiring, it remains problematic. For attorneys, who must contend with severe ethical regulations and privacy laws, it is increasingly imperative to safeguard against bad hires. This CLE course will teach practical tips for attorneys on how to use pre-employment background checks to maintain a rigid hiring process that conforms to the highest standards of legal complian... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Legal Careers for International LLMs in the U.S.
Join us for a panel discussion about the career opportunities available to international graduates of the U.S. LLM programs, as well as how employing international LLM graduates helps achieve diversity and inclusion within firms, and the American legal profession in general. The program’s speakers are international LLM graduates who pursue successful legal careers in the U.S., and all of whom obtained their first law degree outside of the U.S. Along with our moderator who is a Director... More Info
$751.5General Credits