Minnesota CLE - International Law Courses
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Ancestry-Based Canadian Citizenship: What U.S. Lawyers Need to Know About the Expansion of Citizenship by Descent
In a landmark December 2023 decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship transmission as unconstitutional—prompting major legislative reforms. These changes have unlocked new and often surprising pathways for U.S. citizens to claim Canadian citizenship through ancestry. This eye-opening CLE session breaks down the recent legal developments, explains the updated eligibility criteria, and explores how to take full advantage... More Info
$501General Credit -
From Ancient Times to Nuremberg: The Constitutional Foundations of Judicial Impartiality and Courts' Independence
This CLE course traces the evolution of one of the most fundamental principles of American law: the right to a neutral judge and an independent court. Beginning with the ancient maxim nemo judex in causa sua (“no one should be a judge in their own cause”), the program explores how this concept developed through English legal history — including the Magna Carta, the Act of Settlement of 1701, and seminal writings by Montesquieu and Blackstone — before becoming hardwired into the U.S. Constituti... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Climate Science in Court
Curious about climate law? This CLE course explores both the basics of climate science and how climate litigation is transforming the law globally, from Held v. Montana to The Hague. Beginning with how Earth's climate has changed globally to the evidentiary rules and challenges of bringing climate science into courtrooms, this CLE course covers both domestic U.S. law and international law to provide a solid foundation in climate law, without moving at a glacial pace. More Info
$501General Credit -
Staying Ethical Under Fire: Navigating Immigration Practice Today
Immigrants need zealous representation now more than ever. But even in high-pressure environments, ethical boundaries remain. This CLE course explores the limits of zealous advocacy and offers practical guidance for avoiding common ethical pitfalls in today's immigration practice. In this course, we will cover: Which Rules Apply? Navigating State and Federal Ethics Rules Signature Requirements and Responsibilities Counseling Clients vs. Unlawful Encouragement Avoiding Frivolous Cla... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
Immigration 101: Overview of U.S. Immigration Law
This CLE program offers an essential overview of U.S. immigration law, providing participants with a solid foundation to understand this dynamic legal field. The course will cover key aspects of immigration law, starting with nonimmigrant (temporary) visas, including their various categories, eligibility criteria, and application procedures. Participants will also explore the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, focusing on pathways such as family-based and emplo... More Info
$501General Credit -
God, Gadgets, and the Law: Understanding Patents Through Faith-Based Inventions
In this CLE program, the instructor dives into the intersection of faith and innovation by exploring the basics of patent law, the history of patents, and the process of securing patent rights. Using fascinating examples of faith-based inventions—such as patents for rosaries, Sabbath observance tools, halal food production devices, artificial Christmas trees, Buddha figurines, and more, this course explores what can be learned about patents from religion, and what can be learned about... More Info
$501General Credit -
The Foundations of Asylum Law
This CLE course is designed for attorneys who are new to immigration, and specifically the practice of asylum law. The course will cover the basic requirements of asylum law and what is required for a respondent in EOIR court or an applicant in with USCIS including the basis of asylum law in the Immigration and Nationality Act, the need to fall within one of the protected grounds, and credible fear. Some other concepts covered will include dual nationality and firm resettlement rules.... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
Visas and "Green Card" Options for Research Scientists
Several visa and "green card" (permanent residence) categories are available to Research Scientists. Selecting which works best for your client depends on multiple factors, including whether the individual is sponsored for the visa/green card, their level of success, and whether they are able to provide strong evidence of their success and its impact on the field; the importance of their work to the country, and more. This CLE course will explore visa options, including the J-1, H-1B an... More Info
$501General Credit -
Terrorism On Trial: An Overview of Anti-Terrorism Litigation in Federal Courts
This CLE course will provide an introduction to the niche world of anti-terrorism litigation, providing an overview of the most commonly-used federal anti-terrorism statutes: 28 U.S.C. 1605A (the “terrorism exception” to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) as amended by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). It will also cover eligibility criteria, timelines and key hurdles to obtaining a judgment, available damages, policy implication... More Info
$501.25General Credits -
International Intellectual Property Transactions in Many Countries
This CLE Course will briefly review the basics of the intellectual property categories recognized under the laws of the United States and many other countries, and the ways that the associated intellectual property rights can be registered internationally. This CLE will move quickly to issues relating to why protection under these categories is not good enough, and to developing business activities that hard to condense into the traditional IP categories. This CLE will raise question... More Info
$751.75General Credits