Connecticut MCLE - Contract Law Courses
This is a listing of Contract Law CLE Courses for Connecticut. Please make your selection below of Connecticut 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.
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PAY OR PLAY: How to Make it Meaningful
Pay or Play is a critical negotiation point in any entertainment industry contract. But how much should one be willing to lose over it? This CLE course will explore the importance of pay or play, how to strategically negotiate for it and its context within the overall contract. More Info
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Persuasive Legal Writing: Be Heard on Paper
Writing is a key element to any legal procedure and the ability to produce clear, organized and persuasive documents may mean the difference between success and failure in any legal battle. This CLE course will present the principles of persuasive legal writing and explain how to structure and develop a strong legal argument that incorporates the standard of review and a clear outline of facts. More Info
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Pitfalls To Avoid When Real Estate and Matrimonial Issues Collide
Matrimonial law requires attorneys to possess a wide breadth of knowledge since it intersects with many other areas of laws including immigration, contracts, criminal law, property, insurance, trusts, estates and taxes. The place where matrimonial and real estate law overlap is particularly complex and fascinating. Divorcing couples typically jointly own at least one piece of property, usually the marital residence, though some couples may own many properties. From rental properties,... More Info
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Players on the Picket Line: Sports Lockouts
The image of major athletes on a picket line seems so unlikely as to be almost ludicrous. And yet, the major sports leagues have a history of conflict and instances of lockout. Presented by industry expert Robert Boland, this fascinating CLE course will inform agents, attorneys and sports enthusiasts of the differentiation between lockouts and strikes, when they’re used and how they affect players, managers and owners. The course will also offer a history of labor conflicts in sports and review... More Info
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Railroad Retirement Board Disability Annuity Claims
Differentiating railroad retirement board disability annuity claims from other types of disability compensation can be complex. This CLE course will offer a detailed explanation of these annuity claims and how they differ from social security disability. The course will offer and step-by-step review of the application process, the denial and appeals process and how to avoid ethical pitfalls in light of recent LIRR scandals. More Info
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Recent Constitutional Challenges to Rent Regulations
The Fifth Amendment holds that no person shall be “deprived of … property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. Given that, how can state governments require landlords to maintain rents below market levels? Since the 1920’s, this issue has been raised numerous times and also comes down in favor of the government’s authority to regulate rents. This CLE course will analyze recent federal court challenges to the rent l... More Info
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Representing Owners in Construction Matters
Listen to anyone tell the story of their home construction and you will hear tales of frustration, anger and sometimes downright theft. This CLE course will teach you how to successfully represent your clients in construction projects and design contracts that protect them throughout the process. The course will begin with an explanation of the myriad parties involved in these projects from designers and contractors to insurers and lenders. The course will then delve into contractual issues and... More Info
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Representing the Players: A Guide to Sports Contracts
Sports representation is exciting, fast-paced and, if you’re lucky, media frenzied. But like any type of representation, the foundation of the relationship with the client is a legal-based contract. This CLE course will explain sports contracts in their entirety and will include a review of: Types of sports contracts Contract restrictions Ethical issues Sports vs. standard contracts Negotiation strategies Contract provisions Mitigation procedures Te... More Info
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Representing the Space Challenged Tenant: Tips and Traps in Small Office Leasing
Negotiating on behalf of small office tenants may seem like a straightforward, simple operation. But the various complexities involved in small office tenant agreements can lead to aggressive negotiations and it's important to know how to best represent your client. This informative CLE course will explain how to forcefully negotiate on behalf of your small office tenant client and will review the various terms of tenant agreements such as issues of insurance, subletting, indemnity, maintenance,... More Info
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Sports and the Law
Professional sports have never seemed less professional. Between accusation of misconduct and the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreements in most sports, legal action has overshadowed athletic prowess in the sports pages. This CLE course presents a unique opportunity to hear from the Chair of the Sports Business faculty at New York University and a former sports agent and sports law expert explain the impact of sports’ legal entanglements. The course will also explore issues regarding... More Info
$291General Credit
