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Michigan CLE
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Top Ten Recent Trademark Decisions to Know
This CLE course delivers a streamlined update on impactful recent trademark rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court, federal courts, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The program focuses on how these decisions refine substantive standards and influence day-to-day trademark prosecution and enforcement. Featured cases include: In re Jimenez In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Chutter, Inc. v. Great Management Group In re Solace Cine August Storck KG v. Florend Indústria e Comér... More Info
$291General Credit -
Modern Criminal Law Practice: Updates and Evidentiary Challenges
This CLE program offers a comparative, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction examination of how recent criminal law reforms are reshaping practice in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and California. The course focuses on legislative and judicial developments that materially affect how cases are charged, litigated, and resolved, including changes to substantive offenses, sentencing and resentencing authority, bail and pretrial release standards, probation and diversion programs, and victims’ rights statut... More Info
$291General Credit -
Burnout, Motivation, and Long-Term Sustainability in Legal Practice
The practice of law is rewarding but relentless. Lawyers often navigate heavy workloads, high stakes, and rigid expectations that can leave purpose and motivation by the wayside. This CLE session addresses the human and professional costs of burnout and equips attorneys with practical strategies to maintain energy, engagement, and long-term career satisfaction. Through interactive reflection and real-world examples, participants will explore the sources of motivation that drive meaningf... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Attorney’s Guide to Strategic Trust Planning
Trusts are a central component of modern estate planning, yet they are often misunderstood or improperly matched to client objectives. This CLE program introduces the legal framework governing trusts and examines how trusts are used to address common planning goals, including lifetime asset management, incapacity planning, and post-mortem distribution. The course analyzes the practical differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts, focusing on issues such as retained control, mod... More Info
$291General Credit -
Formation and Termination of Easements
Easements play a critical role in defining property rights and land use, often shaping how real estate may be accessed, developed, or restricted. Whether an easement enhances or diminishes the value of a parcel can depend on how it is created, interpreted, and enforced. This CLE program provides a comprehensive overview of easement law and its practical implications for landowners, developers, and practitioners. The course will address the various methods by which easements arise, inclu... More Info
$552General Credits -
Cybersecurity & Generative AI: Legal Risks and Risk Mitigation
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity have moved from emerging issues to core risk areas for law firms and their clients. Generative AI, in particular, is reshaping how legal work is performed, from research and drafting to data analysis and decision-making. Yet the rapid adoption of these tools has outpaced many organizations’ ability to manage the attendant risks. This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical examination of GenAI and cybersecurity from a legal and professio... More Info
$291General Credit -
False Claims Act: Civil & Criminal Strategies
This CLE program examines the strategic drivers behind government enforcement actions under the False Claims Act and the considerations that influence how these cases are investigated, charged, and resolved. Participants will gain insight into the government’s objectives in pursuing FCA matters and how those motivations shape litigation posture and settlement dynamics. The course provides a practical defense roadmap, addressing early case assessment, risk mitigation, and strategies desi... More Info
$291General Credit -
Overturning Zoning Board Decisions: Challenges Facing Community Groups
This CLE program examines three recent, closely related court decisions addressing developer challenges to municipal height restrictions. Each case arose from applications seeking relief from established zoning limits and subsequent lawsuits brought by community groups attempting to preserve existing height controls. Through a detailed analysis of these matters, the course explores the urban planning principles, zoning frameworks, and policy considerations that shaped the disputes, as w... More Info
$552General Credits -
Lawyer, Tool, or Machine: Evolving Ethical Responsibility in the AI Age
This CLE program examines the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the delivery of legal services, with particular focus on both generative systems and emerging agentic technologies capable of autonomous task execution. As AI becomes embedded in research, drafting, client communication, and workflow automation, attorneys must understand how these tools intersect with their ethical and professional responsibilities. The session analyzes key areas of risk and compliance, in... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Intake Done Right: The Foundation of a Successful Bankruptcy Case
This CLE program focuses on building an effective intake process as the foundation of a successful consumer bankruptcy case. A careful and comprehensive intake not only supports an efficient Chapter 7 filing, but also positions counsel to identify issues early, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize the relief available to the client. The course addresses how intake decisions directly affect eligibility, case strategy, and the likelihood of a clean discharge. Geared to both newer practitio... More Info
$291General Credit
