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Counseling the Startup: Legal Strategy for High-Growth Ventures
Representing a “tech startup” or other venture that will seek outside investment during the early years of its operations offers challenges that attorneys won’t face when representing a traditional small business. Startup founders (also known as “entrepreneurs”) have different personalities, goals and objectives than small business owners, and accordingly will have different needs for legal services. When working with startups, you will often find yourself as an “outside general coun... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest in Transactional Practice
Conflicts of interest are not a problem faced only by litigators. Transactional lawyers have to address conflicts as well, and in many ways the problems they face are more subtle and difficult to resolve. This CLE will focus on the sorts of conflicts issues that transactional lawyers face, and will address such forefront issues as accommodation clients, advance conflict waivers, representation of corporate affiliates, corporate family conflicts, and joint representations of potentially adver... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Beyond the Basics: What Really Matters in Contract Review and Negotiation in the Modern Age
This CLE course provides a practical, real-world approach to contract review and negotiation for both aspiring practitioners and professionals who find themselves responsible for contracts as part of their role. Moving beyond traditional legal theory, it challenges the perceived importance of the classic “six essential legal elements” and instead focuses on the operational provisions that truly drive modern agreements. Through a detailed breakdown of key clauses—such as scope of work,... More Info
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Illegal Marketing, Illegal Operations: Is Your MLM Safe? — The Real Threats Come from Within
In periods of economic uncertainty, interest in network marketing—commonly known as multi-level marketing (MLM)—tends to surge as individuals seek alternative income streams. While some participants achieve financial success, industry data consistently shows that the vast majority do not realize the earnings they were led to expect. This gap between promise and outcome has made MLMs a recurring focus of regulatory scrutiny and private litigation. The MLM model saw significant growth dur... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Comic Book Law 101: Foundations of Comic Book Law for a Changing Market
This CLE program offers a comprehensive introduction to the core legal frameworks that shape the comic book industry, while also delivering a sharp analysis of the distribution upheavals redefining the market today. Attendees will gain a solid grounding in copyright principles, licensing agreements, and creator rights, paired with timely insights into the shifting commercial landscape—from the decline of dominant digital platforms to the rise of independent distribution models and the continue... More Info
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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
$1002Practical Skills -
Current Issues in Animal Law
This CLE program offers a comprehensive survey of animal law, exploring the evolving legal landscape that governs the human–animal relationship. Participants will examine key statutes, cases, and ordinances shaping the field, while engaging with current and emerging issues such as pet ownership, animal welfare, cruelty prevention, and property rights. The course will also consider the role of animals in domestic violence situations, the growing use of pet trusts, and ethical questions... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Modern Public Construction Contract Procurement Trends
Public entities often face unique limitations in their ability to award construction contracts. This CLE course explores the history and use of various project delivery methods — including emergency contracting, time-and-materials, design-bid-build, design-build, and progressive design-build — and examines the advantages and disadvantages of each from both the owner’s and contractor’s perspective. The session will also address statutory procurement requirements that can restric... More Info
$501General Credit -
Meeting the Challenges of Co-Ownership Agreements
Parties sharing in ownership and use of vacation homes, boats, aircraft, vintage vehicles and other assets without a primary profit-making intent may be exposing themselves to a variety of risks, liabilities and disputes implicating the need for an Agreement. The advent of short-term rentals for real estate accentuate those exposures. The issues to be covered can be complex and vary somewhat with the kind of asset involved, as well as with the nature of the relationship between the par... More Info
$501General Credit -
The ABCs of MSOs: How and Why to Form a Compliant Lasting and Profitable Management Services Organization
This CLE presentation on Management Services Organizations (MSOs) provides an in-depth exploration of their critical role in healthcare. Participants will learn about the definition, purpose, and significance of MSOs, focusing on their structure and function. The course covers essential legal compliance topics, including the Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine and key federal and state regulations. Attendees will debunk common myths, examine real-world examples, and discover best p... More Info
$751.5General Credits