Iowa CLE - Constitutional Law Courses
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Bad Bets: Examining the Recent Crisis in Sports Betting Integrity & Professional Sports
For more than 100 years fear of professional athletes fixing games was the existential fear of all professional sports leagues. Indeed it was 1919's Black Sox scandal in baseball that led to the creation of the office of Commissioner and most of the administrative structures of each of America's sports leagues grew up to prevent a loss of public trust. However, in 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal statute- Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 sometimes called... More Info
$501General Credit -
Beyond Nexus: Local Taxation, Constitutional Apportionment, and the Hidden Risks of City and County Taxes
State and local tax issues do not end at the state line. Businesses are increasingly exposed to city, county, and special district taxes that operate alongside traditional state income, franchise, sales, and use tax regimes. These local taxes can include gross receipts taxes, business license taxes, commercial rent taxes, utility users taxes, local sales tax add-ons, transfer taxes, occupancy taxes, and other local assessments that are often overlooked during ordinary compliance, transactions,... More Info
$501General Credit -
Civil Liability and Legal Protections for Firefighters
When responding to emergencies, firefighters must make critical decisions in rapidly changing and dangerous circumstances while balancing the safety of individuals requesting assistance, their fellow responders, and the public at large. These decisions often involve competing priorities, limited information, and significant risks, creating unique questions regarding the scope of a firefighter’s duties and potential civil liability. This CLE course will provide an overview of the legal i... More Info
$501General Credit -
Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement: Navigating Legal, Social, and Political Challenges
This inaugural CLE program explores the legal, social, and political challenges involved in developing and sustaining effective civilian oversight boards and agencies. It will examine the legal protections afforded to law enforcement officers that oversight bodies must navigate, and how those frameworks influence the scope and conduct of investigations into alleged misconduct. The program will also address how oversight agencies manage community expectations, promote confidence in polic... More Info
$501General Credit -
Constitutional Law: The Consent Search
This CLE program delves into the constitutional foundations and evolving case law governing consent searches. Designed for attorneys working in criminal law, civil rights, or related fields, the course unpacks the legal standards that define voluntary consent under the Fourth Amendment and examines the procedural safeguards that must be observed during such searches. Participants will explore key judicial precedents, the nuances of what constitutes valid consent, and the practical impli... More Info
$501General Credit -
Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants
This CLE course focuses on how criminal proceedings can directly affect a non-citizen’s immigration status and long-term ability to remain in the United States. By exploring the overlap between criminal defense and immigration law, the program provides practical guidance for identifying issues that may trigger adverse immigration outcomes. Participants will learn how to provide accurate, legally sound advice to immigrant clients, minimize avoidable mistakes, and uphold the ethical and... More Info
$501General Credit -
Current Developments in U.S. Immigration Law: Visa, Green Card, and Naturalization Adjudications
U.S. immigration policy continues to evolve rapidly, requiring practitioners to stay current on shifting adjudication standards and evolving agency guidance. Recent policy changes have significantly affected how immigration benefits are evaluated, increasing the importance of thorough case preparation and well-supported filings. This CLE program examines recent developments affecting visa, green card, and naturalization adjudications, with a particular focus on policy changes implemente... More Info
$501General Credit -
Diversity & Inclusion in Law: Recognizing the Impact of Implicit Bias on Lawyers and Legal Practice
Diversity and inclusion remain critical priorities within the legal profession, particularly as attorneys navigate increasingly diverse clients, colleagues, juries, and communities. This CLE program explores the role of implicit bias—unconscious attitudes and assumptions that can influence judgment, interactions, and decision-making—and examines its impact on lawyers and the practice of law. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how implicit bias may affect areas such as clie... More Info
$501Diversity/Inclusion -
Essential Questions in Firearms Law: Why the Gun Laws Are What They Are?
Why aren’t background checks universal? What is the “gun show loophole?” Is Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine working as intended? Are more people dying from guns than at any time in history? What do we know about who commits crime with firearms? What do we know about who commits murder? Where does murder happen? In this session, we will use a data driven approach to understanding why Pennsylvania and federal firearms laws are configured in the way they are. This CLE course is d... More Info
$501General Credit -
False Claims Act: Civil & Criminal Strategies
This CLE course will address the motivation behind the government bringing False Claims Act cases. It will explore the framework to successfully defend a case and position it for a beneficial settlement. The program will also cover how to best keep a civil matter from becoming a criminal matter and will discuss the framework that has been successfully used to secure not guilty verdicts in a criminal false claims trial. More Info
$501General Credit