Minnesota CLE - Government and Military Courses
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Introduction to Special Education Law
This CLE program introduces attorneys to the essentials of special education law. Participants will gain an understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and how it is implemented under New York State Education Law and Part 200 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The program also reviews key court decisions and offers practical guidance for practitioners. Designed for those new to this practice area, the course bl... More Info
$501General Credit -
When ICE Comes Knocking: Legal Guidance for Employers and Counsel
As immigration enforcement priorities continue to evolve, attorneys advising employers must be ready to act when ICE agents arrive seeking access to employees or employment records. This CLE program provides an up-to-date overview of the legal framework governing immigration compliance in the workplace and the practical realities of an ICE visit. Attendees will learn how to prepare clients before an inspection, respond appropriately during an on-site investigation, and manage post-visi... More Info
$501General Credit -
Navigating the Policy Process: A Legal Approach to Legislative Advocacy
Corporations, public interest groups, governmental entities and other clients frequently seek advice on legislative matters. Lawyers need to know how to access and communicate legislative information. Lawyers should be knowledgeable about legislative processes and trained in effective advocacy techniques in order to competently present legislative matters to policy makers. This CLE course is designed to provide practicing attorneys strategies for collecting, analyzing, assimilating... More Info
$501General Credit -
Protecting Vulnerable Plaintiffs: Special Needs Trusts, Public Benefits, and Settlement Planning
When representing plaintiffs who are vulnerable due to disability, age, or other factors, careful planning is critical to ensure that their settlement funds are protected and their eligibility for public benefits is preserved. This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal tools and strategies available to support these individuals. We will explore the key differences between Pooled First-Party Special Needs Trusts and Settlement Preservation Trusts, including how they c... More Info
$501General Credit -
Local Government Law 101: Foundations for Legal Practice
Many lawyers and most laypeople take for granted the services provided and regulations imposed by their “home town”. But they rarely think about why and how those services and regulations come to be. Local taxes may raise their ire and land use decisions may cause them distress, but their usual reaction is that the local authorities have somehow got it wrong. This CLE course will explain the framework of municipalities, school districts and municipal authorities, the extent of their... More Info
$501General Credit -
Federal Fiscal Law
This CLE program provides attorneys with a clear introduction to the federal appropriations process and its critical role in government operations. Participants will examine how Congress authorizes, appropriates, and directs funding for federal departments and agencies—covering expenditures that range from routine supplies to massive infrastructure projects and defense contracts. The session will highlight how the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes shape the use of appropriated fund... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Federal Contract Administration
This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical overview of the rules and processes that govern Federal contract performance after an agreement has been finalized. Once performance begins—whether supplying goods or providing services—parties often discover that the original specifications require adjustment. Such changes can trigger disputes between the contracting parties or objections from third parties claiming the modifications violate the original solicitation. The course will... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Federal Procurement Law: Contract Formation
This CLE course introduces attorneys to aspects of Federal Procurement law, that special body of law that governs how the Government obtains goods and services, everything from paper clips to highway construction to military equipment (including really big items like aircraft carriers). In this course, you will learn about how contracts are formed, from the solicitation for bids by the government to potential suppliers, the policies underlying the complex rules governing what steps mu... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Constitutional Policing: Bridging the Legitimacy Gap
In this CLE presentation, a retired FLETC Senior Legal Instructor will take a deep dive into the concept of Constitutional Policing. The session will begin with a historical look at the development of Constitutional Policing, followed by an exploration of constitutional legality, an introduction to the notion of constitutional legitimacy, and a discussion of the most significant obstacles to Constitutional Policing. More Info
$1002General Credits -
Federal Torts Claims Act: Personal Injury Lawsuit from Intake through Trial
A client calls and tells you that they had to remove their shoes to pass through a TSA checkpoint. The floor was slippery and they fell and broke their knee requiring surgery. What do you do? This CLE course will take you from intake through trial in a federal tort claims act (FTCA) slip and fall lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit. The presenter will highlight cases to take and cases to turn down. FTCA cases have an unnerving number of pitfalls th... More Info
$501General Credit -
Recent Supreme Court Decisions in Veterans Law
This CLE course reflects a significant and evolving area of law. The Supreme Court's increased engagement with veterans law indicates its growing recognition of the importance of ensuring constitutional consistency and compliance with Congressional mandates in this specialized field. The role of decisions such as Loper-Bright—potentially referencing a landmark case impacting VA deference—deserves exploration. This shift by the Supreme Court could herald a more balanced approach in veter... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Use of Trusts in Government Benefits Planning
This CLE presentation will address the use of various types of trusts in government benefits planning, including revocable trusts, spousal planning using revocable trusts, long term care planning using Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, and long-term care planning provisions utilized in powers of attorney. Practitioners will learn the differences among the various types of trusts used in government benefits planning, drafting provisions that may be... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
U.S. Trademark Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide
This CLE course takes you through the step-by-step process of a U.S. trademark application from beginning to end, including but not limited to, advantages of a federal trademark registration, United States Patent and Trademark Office trademark application requirements, responding to Office Actions, how to identify proper specimens. We will also have a brief overview of proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board including oppositions, cancellations, expungements, reexamina... More Info
$501General Credit -
Understanding Medicaid: Guidelines, Applications, and Recovery Processes
This CLE program will discuss not only the history of Medicaid, but also the features of Medicaid as to appeals and Medicaid utilization for Long term Nursing Care and state recovery and how to avoid the state from recovering all assets from an estate, This presentation will attempt to place Medicaid in its context related to the aging of America as well as the 10% poverty level in the U. S. More Info
$501General Credit -
In the Drone Zone: Legal Insights for Attorneys in Unmanned Aircraft Law
This CLE course provides attorneys with a comprehensive overview of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, and the intricate legal and regulatory landscape surrounding their operation. Participants will delve into the technological advancements of drones, their diverse applications across industries, and the pivotal role of legal frameworks in governing their use. Participants will gain insights into the current legal framework governing drone operations, with a fo... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Wetlands Law & Policy: From the Federal Clean Water Act to Local Administration
Wetlands Science and Law became a very important part of general environmental law, primarily beginning with the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s. Wetlands has paramount importance from the mushy area behind a residential backyard to mitigating Global Climate Change. Topics will include, but in legal parlance, not exclusive of: A brief history of Wetlands – Bogs, Fens, Marshes, Prairie Potholes, Bayous, Swamps, et-cetera The history of law and policy General environmental law I... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Understanding Financial Solutions While Planning for Possible Long-term Care
This CLE course will provide attorneys with a comprehensive overview of methodology and techniques for preserving their client’s assets while planning for the possibility of incapacity and future institutional or home care services through Medicaid. The presentation will provide an overview of the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust wherein the homestead and liquid assets can be transferred and the Medicaid applicant (settlor) would retain the ability to receive government benefits. He or... More Info
$501General Credit -
Silicon Valley Bank: Do Its Outside Directors Share in the Blame for Its Failure?
This riveting CLE course reviews the well-publicized failure of the high-flying Silicon Valley Bank. This bank ran out of money as a result of a quick, massive run on the bank—depositors sought their money back—immediately after the public disclosure of serious financial problems. The demise of this Bank—with $209 billion in assets, its failure was the second biggest in U.S. history—received immediate widespread analysis and attention, much of which has been focused on the quality of... More Info
$501General Credit -
The ADA and Employment Discrimination
This CLE course will focus on Title One of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what the requirements are on employers under the ADA. The class will go into detail as to what constitutes discrimination, conditions which must be accommodated, what type of accommodations a business is obligated to grant, what accommodations a business is not required to grant, the process to grant accommodations, and when a business is excused from accommodating an employee. The course will also inclu... More Info
$1002General Credits -
New Developments in Veterans Affairs Law
Veterans law just got more exciting. Although veterans lost an important case at the Federal Circuit on the Blue Water Navy, the implementing regulations published by the VA have given rise to a whole lot of new issues concerning Blue Water and possible expansions to Okinawa and Panama. This presentation is geared toward practitioners who help guide veterans through the labyrinth of the VA bureaucracy to gain benefits tied to military toxic exposure. More Info
$501General Credit