California MCLE - Business Law Courses
This is a listing of Business Law CLE Courses for California. Please make your selection below of California CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
California MCLE
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United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a CLE provider accredited by the California State Bar, Provider #15390. To view our full accreditation details please .
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From Prompt to Practice: Using AI in The Legal Field
As AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly accessible, legal professionals are under growing pressure to understand both their practical applications and professional risks. This CLE course offers attorneys a clear, hands-on introduction to using generative AI in day-to-day legal work—without compromising ethical obligations or quality standards. Attendees will see how AI can streamline tasks such as summarizing case law, comparing documents, drafting client communications, generating... More Info
$651.5Technology -
Representing the Startup Enterprise Through the “Four Stages” of Capital Formation
Every startup’s growth story is marked by critical moments in securing outside investment, and the legal issues evolve as the company advances. This CLE program walks attorneys through the four stages of capital formation, highlighting what counsel must know to effectively represent an emerging enterprise. The journey begins with founders funding their own venture, then expands to friends-and-family contributions and, in some cases, crowdfunding campaigns targeting customers or online s... More Info
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Authorship in the Balance: The Clash Between Human Authorship, Artificial Intelligence, and Copyright Law
As generative AI transforms how comics are created, attorneys face urgent new challenges and opportunities. This CLE program offers a comprehensive legal analysis of how AI is disrupting traditional copyright frameworks in the comic book space. You'll examine recent Copyright Office rulings and case law that are redrawing the lines of protectability and redefining the scope of copyright’s exclusive rights when machines are involved in authorship. The session also covers practical approa... More Info
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U.S. Copyright Basics
This CLE program provides a practical overview of U.S. copyright law, including registration, ownership, and enforcement. The course highlights essential topics such as fair use, licensing, and the impact of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) on modern copyright practice. Attendees will learn: What types of works are protected How ownership is determined How long protection lasts Benefits of registration and how to apply Basics of infringement and available defenses More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Ethically Promoting Your Legal Practice: Rules, Risks, and Best Practices
How can attorneys expand their practices without crossing ethical lines? This CLE program takes a practical look at the rules that govern lawyer advertising, solicitation, and client communications, offering clear guidance on what is permitted—and what isn’t. The session begins with a discussion of recent ethics opinions and disciplinary decisions, then moves into an analysis of Rules 7.1–7.5, 5.7, and 5.8, along with proposed amendments that could reshape the marketing landscape. From... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
Employee Discipline & Performance Management: Legal Standards and Best Practices
Employment terminations and disciplinary actions remain among the most common triggers for workplace disputes and litigation. For attorneys advising employers, understanding how to navigate these high-risk moments is essential. This CLE course examines the legal standards that govern performance management and discipline, offering tools to help your clients reduce the likelihood of discrimination claims and other liability. Through this program, you’ll explore the statutes and leg... More Info
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How Innovators Can Operationalize the GENIUS Act
The passage of the GENIUS Act marked a turning point in the treatment of digital assets, creating the first federal regulatory structure for stablecoins. In the months ahead, a wide range of federal agencies will take part in shaping this framework through notice-and-comment procedures. At the same time, financial institutions, fintech companies, and startups will be actively developing and scaling stablecoin operations within the broader crypto marketplace. This CLE program brings toge... More Info
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Class Actions: Deceptive Consumer Labels
This CLE course offers a comprehensive overview of the legal framework and litigation strategies involved in class actions challenging deceptive consumer labeling. Attendees will delve into key pleading requirements under Rule 12(b)(6), including how to effectively allege claims based on the “reasonable consumer” standard. The program will analyze the evidentiary significance of front-of-package statements in contrast with back-label disclaimers and examine how ambiguity in labeling can influe... More Info
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So You Want to Open Your Own Practice and Achieve Your Dreams: Let’s Talk About it First
Opening a solo practice or expanding a small firm is often marketed as a dream of independence, flexibility, and professional freedom. But behind that glossy image lies a much tougher reality: unpredictable revenue, staffing missteps, and the sheer mental toll of wearing every hat. In this fast-paced, one-hour CLE, the presenter cuts through the noise to deliver an unvarnished look at the highs and lows of firm ownership—and the systems that make the difference between success and burnout.... More Info
$291General Credit -
Changes in The World of Labor and Employment Law
Labor and employment law has undergone major changes in recent years, and this CLE program highlights three key areas where those shifts are most visible: child labor, union activity, and non-compete agreements. Child labor protections, once thought settled, are facing renewed scrutiny. Disturbing cases of child exploitation have surfaced, and some states have responded not by strengthening safeguards, but by loosening restrictions—allowing minors to work longer hours or in riskier envi... More Info
$552General Credits
