Connecticut MCLE - All Courses

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Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System

This CLE program examines the unique challenges faced by individuals who must navigate the criminal justice system while incarcerated. The course will explore how charges are processed, the role and impact of bail, and the key differences between jails and prisons from a legal standpoint. Attendees will learn how detained defendants are transported to court, how they gain access to legal resources, and how attorney-client meetings are conducted behind bars. The session also raises an im... More Info

$29

1General Credit
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

$29

1.25General 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

$65

2Ethics Credits
Best Practices on Retainers and Collections with Clients and Ethics Rules

Effective billing and collections are essential to a successful legal practice, yet they often present difficult challenges. This CLE program examines best practices for structuring engagement agreements, establishing billing routines, and addressing delinquent accounts in a way that supports client relationships while protecting the firm’s financial health. The presenters will highlight strategies to prevent fee disputes, manage client expectations, and improve overall collections. In... More Info

$65

1.5Total Credits

0.5 Ethics
Federal Fiscal Law

Behind every federal program, contract, and purchase lies the appropriations process—a constitutional framework that determines how money moves through government. This CLE course unpacks that process for attorneys, tracing how Congress authorizes and allocates funds and how agencies, in turn, use those resources to pay for everything from routine office supplies to multi-billion-dollar defense systems. Attendees will explore the legal boundaries Congress has placed on federal spending... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Planning With Purpose: Legal Insights into Charitable Giving

Planning for charitable giving is often a central part of helping clients achieve both personal and financial goals. This CLE program will focus on the role of philanthropy within estate planning and how attorneys can effectively guide clients in this area. The session will examine a range of giving vehicles, including charitable bequests made through wills and trusts, the establishment of charitable trusts, and the use of donor-advised funds and private foundations. Additional strategi... More Info

$29

1General Credit
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

$29

1General Credit
Federal Contract Administration

Disputes in Federal contracting rarely arise during the bidding stage—they often emerge once performance is underway. After the parties sign the agreement and begin providing goods or services, it is not unusual to discover that the initial specifications no longer fit the project’s needs. Attempts to revise those terms can invite conflict, whether from the other contracting party or from outside stakeholders who claim the changes violate the solicitation. This CLE program will walk att... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses at Trial

Expert witnesses occupy a unique position in the courtroom—they are permitted to offer opinions based on hearsay, unfamiliar facts, and technical knowledge beyond the grasp of the average juror. But with that leeway comes risk: improperly presented expert testimony can confuse more than clarify, and missteps in foundation or qualification can render it inadmissible. This CLE course will guide attorneys through the practical and procedural aspects of leveraging expert testimony effective... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Federal Procurement Law: Contract Formation

This CLE program offers attorneys an in-depth look at Federal Procurement law—the unique legal framework that regulates how the government acquires goods and services, ranging from everyday office supplies to major infrastructure projects and military hardware, including massive items like aircraft carriers. Participants will explore the lifecycle of government contracts, beginning with solicitations for bids, and examine the policies and procedures that govern interactions between the... More Info

$55

2General Credits