Nebraska CLE - Constitutional Law Courses
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Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, and Courtroom Animals: Laws, Practices, and Policies
Animals provide humans with a variety of support. Some of the most common are service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and courtroom animals. Each of these are separate and distinct both in terms of the services they provide and the laws and regulations that apply. The purpose of this CLE program is to identify each of the types of animals that provide support, the laws and regulations that apply, common practices in the use of these services, and public policy cons... 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Fundamentals of Special Education Law: Rights, Responsibilities, and Procedures
This CLE program offers a practical overview of special education law for attorneys seeking to understand how schools and families navigate the rights of students with disabilities. The course will examine the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, highlighting their key distinctions and how they shape obligations to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Topics include referrals, evaluations, eligibility, leas... More Info
$501General Credit -
Religious Head Coverings in Court: Legal and Jewish Law Perspectives
The tension between religious expression (e.g., wearing a yarmulke) and courtroom decorum raises First Amendment and practical questions for lawyers. This CLE presentation examines U.S. case law and Jewish law (Halacha) to address whether a lawyer must wear a yarmulke in court. Learning Objectives: Understand the constitutional framework for religious head coverings in U.S. courtrooms Analyze key case law addressing religious attire in judicial settings Explore Jewish legal (Halac... 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 -
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 -
Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System
This CLE course offers an in-depth exploration of how incarcerated individuals access the court system and defend themselves against criminal charges while behind bars. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how criminal charges are applied, the function and purpose of bail, and the legal distinctions between jails and prisons. We will examine the practical realities incarcerated defendants face, including how they attend court hearings, obtain access to legal materials, and co... More Info
$501General Credit