Massachusetts CLE - Business Law Courses
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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 -
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 -
Fresh Start: An Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy
Consumer bankruptcy remains an essential area of practice as individuals and families continue to navigate financial challenges caused by debt, increased living expenses, and economic uncertainty. This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical introduction to the consumer bankruptcy system, examining when bankruptcy relief may be appropriate and how it can provide clients with meaningful financial protection. The course will explore the core principles of consumer bankruptcy pract... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Defending Trade Secret Claims: Contesting Whether a Trade Secret Exists
Not every claim involving confidential business information gives rise to a valid trade secret action. This CLE program explores the legal framework governing trade secret protection and focuses on the critical issues that arise when the existence of a trade secret is disputed. Attendees will examine the factors courts consider when determining whether information qualifies for protection, including the specificity of the alleged secret, its economic value, and the efforts taken to maintain it... More Info
$291General Credit -
Beyond Nexus: Local Taxation, Constitutional Apportionment, and the Hidden Risks of City and County Taxes
As businesses expand across jurisdictions, attorneys must navigate not only state tax laws but also an increasingly complex landscape of local taxes imposed by cities, counties, and other taxing authorities. These local tax regimes can create significant compliance obligations and financial exposure through business license taxes, gross receipts taxes, local sales and use taxes, transfer taxes, occupancy taxes, utility taxes, and other assessments that vary widely by jurisdiction. This... More Info
$291General Credit -
Drafting Founders’ Agreements for Corporations and LLCs
The agreements signed by a company's founders often have a greater impact on the future of the business than the organizational documents filed at formation. Attorneys advising startups and closely held companies must anticipate not only how the business will operate on day one, but also how it will address changes in ownership, management, financing, and unforeseen disputes as the company evolves. This CLE program explores the drafting and negotiation of founders' agreements for both c... More Info
$552General Credits -
From Workflow to Automation: Expert AI Use in Legal Practice
This CLE program continues the AI for Legal Practice series by moving beyond prompting techniques and individual AI features to examine how attorneys can develop structured, repeatable systems for AI use within a law practice. Building on prior discussions of foundational AI skills and advanced tools, this session focuses on integrating AI into firm operations in a way that is supervised, efficient, and aligned with professional responsibilities. Participants will explore practical stra... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
AI in Contract Management: Legal Risks, Ethical Duties, and Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way contracts are drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and managed. From generative AI tools that create and revise contract language to agentic systems capable of analyzing agreements and automating workflows, these technologies offer significant efficiencies while introducing new ethical, confidentiality, and compliance challenges for attorneys. As AI capabilities continue to advance, lawyers must understand how to supervise their use and manage the risk... More Info
$291General Credit -
Business Succession is More than Trusts and Taxes
Many business succession plans fail not because of deficiencies in legal or tax planning, but because the personal, family, and organizational issues surrounding the transition are left unaddressed. For attorneys representing owners of closely held and family businesses, understanding these factors is essential to developing a succession strategy that is both effective and sustainable. This CLE program explores the people-centered side of business succession planning. Attendees will exa... More Info
$291General Credit -
From Legacy Banks to Fintech: Understanding Modern Banking Structures
Financial institutions and fintech companies face a wide range of legal and regulatory considerations when entering or expanding within the U.S. banking market. This CLE program examines the chartering, licensing, and organizational options available to domestic banks, foreign banking organizations, and technology-driven financial services companies seeking to operate through a U.S. banking entity or partner with an existing institution. Attendees will gain an understanding of the regul... More Info
$291General Credit
