Illinois MCLE - Business Law Courses
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Contract Drafting: Preparing Agreements That Withstand Litigation
This CLE program explores the principles and practical techniques of effective contract drafting, with an emphasis on minimizing ambiguity, anticipating disputes, and reducing litigation risk. The first part of the program examines the fundamentals of contract preparation, beginning with the purpose and function of a contract and addressing the drafting considerations necessary to create clear, precise, and enforceable agreements that can withstand judicial scrutiny. The second part foc... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
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Navigating Licensing Pitfalls in Media and Merch
This CLE course examines the legal issues that can arise when comic book characters and properties are adapted for film, television, and consumer products. Using practical examples, the program addresses common problems in licensing arrangements, including unclear grants of rights, approval and control provisions, chain-of-title issues, royalty calculations, and limitations on protecting a brand across different markets. The course explores how weaknesses in deal structure and contract... More Info
$552.25General Credits -
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From Script to Shelf: New Developments in Comic Book Publishing Law
This CLE course examines the legal and business issues that arise throughout the comic book publishing process, from developing a story and negotiating creator agreements through production, distribution, and retail sales. Topics include work-for-hire arrangements, shared and hybrid authorship, copyright and rights management, royalties, and the changing role of AI in writing, artwork, editing, production, and promotion. The program also addresses challenges affecting the modern comics... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Defining the Author: Mitigating Legal Risk in AI-Generated Works
The growing use of artificial intelligence in the comics industry is creating new legal challenges involving copyright, authorship, ownership, and infringement. As AI tools become increasingly capable of generating artwork, scripts, and character concepts, creators and rights holders must navigate an unsettled legal landscape. This CLE examines the developing U.S. copyright framework for AI-assisted works, including the Copyright Office’s human authorship requirements and recent federal... More Info
$552General Credits -
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The 8 Layers of Asset Protection: Building a Coordinated Defense for Client Wealth
Asset protection requires more than relying on a single legal instrument or creditor exemption. Attorneys must consider how different planning techniques interact to protect client wealth and understand the limitations of each. This program explores eight complementary layers of protection, covering risk management and insurance, entity formation, state and federal creditor safeguards, ownership arrangements, and domestic and offshore asset protection trusts. Using practical examples, t... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Napkin Litigation Framework: An Operational Method for Reconstructing Fragmented Economic Disputes
This CLE examines the challenges attorneys face when business relationships, ownership interests, property rights, and financial arrangements are created through informal agreements or incomplete documentation. Using the Napkin Litigation Framework™, the program provides a practical methodology for analyzing these disputes, developing an evidentiary record, and transforming competing narratives into legally supportable claims. The course will address strategies for conducting effective... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Antitrust Stewardship for Trade Associations: Compliance, Risk, and Best Practices
Trade associations provide important forums for collaboration and industry development, but bringing competitors together can create significant antitrust risks. This CLE course examines the key antitrust issues facing associations, including the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, Robinson-Patman Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, and applicable state laws. The program focuses on practical compliance strategies, including conducting meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, implementing antitrust polic... More Info
$291General Credit -
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International Arbitration in the United States: The Legal Framework and Practical Considerations
This CLE course examines the fundamentals of international arbitration and the legal principles that shape proceedings in the United States. It will discuss the key statutes, treaties, and procedural rules applicable to international arbitration, with a focus on matters seated in the U.S. The program will also explore common procedural considerations and the standards U.S. courts apply when determining whether to recognize and enforce international arbitral awards. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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AI and Software Ownership: Copyleft, Open Source, and Legal Risk in the Age of AI Coding Tools
As AI-generated code becomes increasingly common in commercial software, the legal issues surrounding ownership, licensing, and valuation have grown significantly more complex. Attorneys representing technology companies, startups, investors, software developers, and purchasers must be prepared to evaluate how AI-assisted development can affect intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, and the long-term value of software assets. This CLE program explores the legal risks and p... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Workplace Investigations: Legal Issues, Best Practices, and Risk Management
Internal workplace investigations often play a pivotal role in resolving employee disputes and defending against future legal claims. This CLE program explores the attorney's role in guiding employers through the investigative process, with an emphasis on sound decision-making, risk management, and compliance with employment laws. The program examines how to respond to allegations of misconduct, determine the appropriate scope of an inquiry, gather and analyze relevant information, and... More Info
$291General Credit
