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Federal Taxation of Cannabis Businesses: Updates and the Changing Landscape
This CLE course examines the federal income tax issues that affect businesses operating in the state-regulated cannabis industry. While some states permit businesses to cultivate, manufacture, and sell cannabis within a regulated market, cannabis remains illegal under federal law. Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code disallows income tax deductions for businesses trafficking in a Schedule I controlled substance, such as cannabis. This course covers four key areas. First, it provid... More Info
$501General Credit -
Trade Secret Asset Management: Identifying, Protecting, and Valuing Trade Secrets
This CLE course provides an examination of trade secret asset management, focusing on the strategies and legal frameworks essential for identifying, protecting, and valuing trade secrets. Participants will explore best practices for the classification and documentation of trade secret assets, methods for assessing their commercial value, and approaches to safeguard them from misappropriation. The program will also cover key legal considerations, including compliance with trade secret l... More Info
$501General Credit -
Advising Franchise Start-Ups: Legal Framework and Attorney Risk Management
This CLE program provides a practical overview of the legal and business considerations in forming and operating a franchise system. Topics include structuring a new corporation or LLC to isolate liability; selecting a favorable business jurisdiction; and advising clients on franchisee compliance, royalty enforcement, documentation practices, and litigation readiness. The course will examine the preparation and strategic implications of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), including... More Info
$501General Credit -
Legal Strategies for First-Time Business Buyers: From LOI to Closing
As the market shifts and more professionals look to acquire rather than start businesses (especially in the essential, "dirty hands" sectors), we are seeing a massive influx of first-time buyers. While this group represents a highly lucrative pipeline for us, they also require the most education and hand-holding. This CLE course is designed to address their specific pain points upfront, establish our authority, and pre-qualify them so they are actually deal-ready when they engage with... More Info
$501General Credit -
Ethical Responsibilities in Law Office Management and the Supervision of Non-Lawyers
Many lawyers may not fully understand the Bar rules and ethical considerations regarding managing a law office and supervising lawyers and non-lawyer. This CLE course will address important ethical considerations and provide critical information and guidance regarding law office management and supervising non-lawyers, including the ethical requirements of supervising lawyers and non-lawyers, the elements of competence, identifying potential conflicts of interest, client intake, managing client... More Info
$501Ethics Credit -
The ABC’s of Rideshare Litigation
Rideshare accident cases present unique challenges that go beyond standard car accident claims. This CLE course provides a comprehensive guide to navigating these complexities, equipping you with practical strategies to handle rideshare cases effectively and confidently. You will learn how to identify and address the distinct legal and insurance issues that arise in rideshare claims, from evidence preservation to discovery and motion practice. By the end of the course, you’ll have a clea... More Info
$501General Credit -
Emerging Legal Challenges in Data Center Operations & Expansion
The data center industry is at a pivotal crossroads. Between 2025 and 2026, the sector has experienced explosive growth fueled by AI-driven demand—yet this surge has sparked equally unprecedented legal, regulatory, and community challenges. This CLE program offers a comprehensive synthesis of the current legal landscape, emerging regulatory trends, and patterns of community opposition. Attendees will gain actionable insights and practical guidance for representing municipalities, devel... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Impact of the AML Provisions in the GENIUS Act
The passage of the GENIUS Act has opened the floodgates for stablecoins. Dozens of new issuers (if not more) are expected to enter the market in the coming months, and the total volume outstanding continues to increase at a rapid pace. As regulators begin to write the rules for these new stablecoin issuers, one of the key areas to watch is anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Responsible market participants will be looking for the development of reasonable, risk-based standards that... More Info
$501General Credit -
Top Ten Recent Trademark Decisions to Know
This CLE program provides a concise, practice-focused update on significant recent trademark decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The program highlights key doctrinal developments affecting prosecution, enforcement, and litigation strategy. The panel will examine notable decisions, including: In re Jimenez In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Chutter, Inc. v. Great Management Group In re Solace Cine August Storck KG v. Fl... More Info
$501General Credit -
Navigating FinCEN’s New Rule on Residential Real Estate Transactions
This CLE program provides a practical and timely analysis of FinCEN’s new residential real estate reporting rule and its implications for attorneys involved in real estate transactions. The rule represents a significant expansion of federal anti-money laundering oversight into the residential real estate market and imposes new reporting obligations for certain non-financed transactions involving legal entities and trusts. Participants will examine the scope and purpose of the rule, the... More Info
$501General Credit