Rhode Island MCLE - Civil Rights Courses
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Live Webinar: DUI in the Modern Era: Trial Approaches for Alcohol, Marijuana, and Other Substances
DUI cases present unique challenges, and the defense strategies can vary widely depending on the circumstances and substances involved. This CLE program will examine practical approaches to trying DUI cases, with a focus on building effective defenses tailored to alcohol, marijuana, and other impairing substances. Attendees will gain insight into proven trial tactics, common pitfalls, and emerging issues in DUI litigation to sharpen their courtroom strategy and better advocate for their client... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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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 -
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How to Free Lifers: Parole Law in California
This CLE course provides an essential guide to representing clients serving indeterminate life sentences—commonly known as “lifers”—before California’s Board of Parole Hearings. Participants will explore the legal framework governing parole eligibility, including the standards of “current dangerousness” and “insight,” and gain practical tools for preparing clients and presenting persuasive parole cases. Topics include parole plans, psychological evaluations, mitigation strategies, and... More Info
$501General Credit -
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The Basics of Special Education Law in a Public Education Setting
This CLE course will cover the history of special education law in the United States, the evolution of the laws in the court system, vocabulary and acronyms, and the practical aspects of advocating for students with special needs in public schools, administrative proceedings and courts. In addition, this course will consider how children with special needs impact the juvenile court system and how that system affects these children. Finally, there will be a discussion of future... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Artificial Intelligence & the Criminal Justice System
This CLE course explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in criminal law, addressing its growing influence on law enforcement, judicial process, and professional ethics. Participants in this CLE program will gain practical insights into challenging AI-generated evidence, understanding bias and transparency issues, and staying current with legislative developments shaping AI’s application in the Criminal Justice System. Topics include: AI in Law Enforce... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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Understanding Religious Accommodations After The Groff Supreme Court Decision
Employers are required to accommodate the religious beliefs of their employees pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, understanding what this means and how to ensure compliance is not easy. How has the Groff Supreme Court decision changed the meaning of “undue burden” under Title VII and how can an employer ensure compliance? What does the interactive process under Title VII look like and what documentation can an employer request? The answers to these and ot... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Pregnancy in the Workplace: Understanding the New Laws on Accommodations for Pregnancy and Lactation
If you thought you understood your obligations from a legal perspective of handling a pregnant employee in your workplace, think again. The rules are changing so quickly it is often hard to keep up. This CLE will answer your most important questions on this topic such as whether you even have to accommodate a pregnant employee since a normal pregnancy is not a “disability” within the meaning of the ADA/ADAAA. What laws come into play when an employee requests to be able to take more... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Campus Civil Rights: The Tension Between The First Amendment and Hostile Environment Proscriptions
Free expression or the exchange of ideas has been a hallmark of American education. Yet, whether protection of free expression is obligated by the Constitution is a more complicated question and the answer may vary from public to private institution or programs within each institution. But even where the Constitution does apply, speech is not absolute. Universities are workplaces, places of public accommodation, healthcare providers and learning centers. A myriad of laws regulate spee... More Info
$501General Credit -
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ON STRIKE! The Law of Labor Conflict
Union organizing and strikes are on the rise. While the federal law governing labor-management relations has changed little in decades, recent decisions of the National Labor Relations Board and evolving methods of workplace protest are changing the landscape of traditional union activity. This course examines the fundamental provisions of the National Labor Relations Act and its amendments relating to labor strikes, picketing, boycotts, and other protest activities, in both union an... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Trial of a Police Liability Case Under Section 1983
Master the trial of a police liability case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 – whether yours is a high- frequency or high-exposure case, and whether you represent the plaintiff or the defense. Using examples, this practical CLE program will cover the pretrial and settlement conference and preparation of your witnesses. It then goes to the trial itself: jury selection for your side, opening statements, effective examination and cross-examination of plaintiff’s and defense witnesses on both liabil... More Info
$751.5General Credits