Iowa CLE - All Courses
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Business Succession is More than Trusts and Taxes
Successful business succession planning involves far more than legal documents, valuation issues, and tax strategies. For closely held and family-owned businesses, the greatest challenges often arise from the human dynamics that accompany the transfer of ownership and leadership from one generation to the next. Attorneys advising business owners must understand not only the legal framework of succession planning, but also the interpersonal and governance issues that can determine whether a tra... More Info
$350.75General Credit -
SLATitudes of Love: Planning with Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts
Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs) remain a powerful estate planning tool for clients seeking to utilize gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions while preserving indirect access to transferred assets through a spouse. This CLE program will examine the key tax, estate planning, and drafting considerations involved in creating and administering SLATs, including the use of grantor trust rules to enhance wealth transfer opportunities and strategies for maximizing the benefit... More Info
$350.75General Credit -
"So, Do I Have to Go to Jail?” Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel at Sentencing
"So, do I have to go to jail?" This is perhaps the most impactful question a criminal defendant asks their defense lawyer, and perhaps the most impactful detail a prosecutor must consider. This course focuses on the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities that arise when addressing questions of incarceration. Asking whether someone would or could go to jail may inadvertently raise ethical challenges for both prosecutors and defense lawyers. In this course, we will review... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
1031 Exchanges for Attorneys: A Practical Guide to Deferral, Deadlines, and Deal Risk
A 1031 exchange can preserve investment equity, increase reinvestment flexibility, and help real estate clients defer recognition of capital gain, but the rules are unforgiving. This CLE program translates Section 1031 from technical tax language into practical deal guidance. Attendees will learn how to identify a potential exchange early, how to coordinate with a Qualified Intermediary, the rules, how to spot common problems before closing and how to evaluate common Qualified Intermed... More Info
$501General Credit -
ACEs and Alcohol Use Disorder in Custody Cases: Practical Tools and Strategies for Family Law Practitioners
This CLE course is designed for family law attorneys handling custody disputes involving parental substance use. It provides an evidence-based overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and explains how these issues intersect with best-interest standards in custody litigation. Participants will gain practical insight into how AUD affects parenting capacity, how ACEs impact child development, and how to evaluate and present related evidence in contest... More Info
$501General Credit -
Advising Franchise Start-Ups: Legal Framework and Attorney Risk Management
This CLE program provides a practical overview of the legal and business considerations in forming and operating a franchise system. Topics include structuring a new corporation or LLC to isolate liability; selecting a favorable business jurisdiction; and advising clients on franchisee compliance, royalty enforcement, documentation practices, and litigation readiness. The course will examine the preparation and strategic implications of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), including... More Info
$501General Credit -
AI and Software Ownership: Copyleft, Open Source, and Legal Risk in the Age of AI Coding Tools
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming software development, with tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, and other AI-assisted coding platforms becoming commonplace in startup and enterprise environments. While these tools can dramatically increase development speed, they also raise important legal questions involving copyright ownership, open-source licensing obligations, patent protection, software due diligence, and investor scrutiny. This CLE... More Info
$501General Credit -
AI Assisted Patent Drafting: Governance, Risk, and Responsible Use
As generative AI tools become increasingly integrated into patent drafting workflows, legal professionals face a critical challenge: how to leverage these technologies effectively while maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and professional responsibility. This CLE program explores the intersection of AI governance and patent law, providing a practical framework for evaluating and managing the risks associated with AI-assisted drafting. Attendees will gain insight into how AI tools i... More Info
$501General Credit -
AI Governance: Privacy, Bias, and Emerging Regulation
This CLE program offers a clear, current overview of the rapidly developing landscape of AI governance in the United States. Attendees will examine how existing privacy laws apply to emerging AI technologies, how states are confronting bias and discrimination risks, and what legal responses are taking shape to combat deepfakes and synthetic media. The course also explores key ethical obligations for attorneys using or advising on AI tools, along with the legislative and regulatory tren... More Info
$501General Credit -
AI in Contract Management: Legal Risks, Ethical Duties, and Practical Guidance
Generative and agentic AI are being adopted in contract practice faster than many legal teams can govern them. AI tools now draft and redline provisions, summarize risk, and analyze contract data, creating new responsibilities for attorneys overseeing their use. As these technologies evolve, lawyers must address ethical obligations, confidentiality concerns, vendor oversight, and compliance requirements in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. This CLE program provides practic... More Info
$501General Credit