Massachusetts CLE - Criminal Law Courses
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Massachusetts CLE
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Representing Gun Owners: Liability Concerns for Gun Dealers and Owners
There have been more than 15 mass shootings in the US since President Obama has taken office, making it an almost common occurrence. Always a heated topic, the issue of gun control and firearms regulation has become increasingly passionate in the wake of shootings in schools, workplaces and casual gatherings. This CLE course will review the issue at both Federal and State levels and will address the regulations and licensing requirements as well as Second Amendment and other legal statutes. The... More Info
$652Total Credits0.5 Ethics -
Navigating The World of Sexual Abuse Allegations
Defending sex abuse allegations is complex and difficult. This CLE course will explain the many issues, challenges, and pitfalls facing practitioners who find themselves in this role. The course will take us through ACS child services and other similar administrative agencies through civil and criminal matters in our courthouses and beyond Covering a wide range of topics, the course will address issues such as: Jurisdiction Statute of Limitations Mediation & Arbitration Clarificatio... More Info
$552General Credits -
Hot Topics in Employment Law Since #MeToo
The beginning of the #MeToo movement can ostensibly be traced to when the New York Times published a bombshell expose that revealed decades of abuse and sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein, a previously untouchable Hollywood mogul. The article, entitled Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades, quotes a partner of the instructors' firm. Five years later, the #MeToo movement, a name inspired by sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke, who years earlier h... More Info
$552General Credits -
Florida DWI Case Law Updates
There have been numerous and important updates to the Florida DUI law over the past year. This CLE course will address these updates as they pertain to the Florida court system from the Supreme Court through the County Courts. The course will ensure you are fully up to date in all the current decisions regarding DUI in Florida. More Info
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Ethical Issues in Supervising Others: Can Their Misconduct Become Yours?
Junior associates, law clerks, co-counsel and administrative staff—these are just some of the colleagues a practicing attorney works with on a daily basis. Within the guidelines of these relationships, therefore, all the rules of professional conduct apply. This CLE course will discuss the rules of professional conduct with an emphasis on how to approach instances of misconduct among others, particularly those on your staff, and the extent to which you may be held liable for the misconduct of ot... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
Defending The Notorious: A View From the Trenches
From John Gotti to O.J. Simpson, there is no shortage of high profile cases involving defendants the public loves to hate. And right there by their side, is the defense attorney no one can understand. How can they defend such obvious criminals? In this fascinating CLE course, acclaimed attorneys Ben Brafman, John Lauro and Jeffrey Schwartz will explain how to launch a defense of such notorious public figures. The course will explain how an attorney makes the determination to take on such a case... More Info
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Crafting a Case: Openings and Summations
Crafting a compelling opening and summation can make or break a case. It’s a process that begins in the early stages of a case and the result will frame your argument and ultimately be a key element in your success. This CLE course will explain how to develop a persuasive opening and closing argument, how to develop the facts that bolster your position and deflect the information that weakens. The course will include a lively discussion and Q & A between famed attorney Ben Brafman and a Harvard... More Info
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ADHD, School Discipline & Criminal Prosecution
Most educators will tell you that ADHD affects almost all of their students. The truth is far from it, but in the prison system, ADHD affects nearly 50% of inmates, often presenting with other mental health impairments such as learning disabilities and developmental delays. The impact on the prison system, from longer stays to higher costs in services, are astronomical and severely taxes the system as a whole. This CLE course will present the common symptoms and manifestations of the disorder as... More Info
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Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Your IP Backstop
Designed to protect against those who wrongfully disclose, receive or exploit another’s trade secrets, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) not only protects intellectually property but is self-protective against its own misuse. This CLE course will explain how the UTSA was crafted and dissect the Act to explain how to utilize it and how it’s been implemented in key interpretative cases. The course will include background on its development by the National Conference of Commissioners on Unifor... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
The Cross-Examination of a Hostile Witness
Even the most practiced attorney can be undone by damaging testimony. That risk is particularly prevalent when faced with the examination of a hostile witness. But there is an art to the cross examination of hostile witnesses, and attorneys would do well to learn it. This CLE course, for seasoned attorneys and novices alike, will offer strategies for structuring and conducting the cross examination of hostile witnesses and for significantly reducing the risk of adverse testimony during cross.... More Info
$551.75General Credits
