Michigan CLE - Business Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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Legal Strategies for First-Time Business Buyers: From LOI to Closing
This CLE program examines the growing trend of professionals choosing to acquire existing businesses rather than build them from the ground up—particularly in essential service industries that often require hands-on operations. As this shift continues, attorneys are increasingly encountering first-time buyers who see acquisition as an entry point into entrepreneurship but lack familiarity with the transactional process. The course focuses on the legal and practical issues that commonly... More Info
$291General Credit -
Ethical Responsibilities in Law Office Management and the Supervision of Non-Lawyers
This CLE program examines the ethical framework governing law office management, with a particular focus on the supervision of non-lawyer staff and subordinate attorneys. While many practitioners are familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct in theory, their practical application in day-to-day firm operations often presents nuanced challenges and potential risk exposure. The course will provide a comprehensive analysis of a lawyer’s supervisory responsibilities, including the duty... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The ABC’s of Rideshare Litigation
This CLE program examines the distinctive legal and practical issues that arise in litigation involving rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft. Unlike traditional motor vehicle accident claims, rideshare cases often involve layered insurance coverage, complex questions regarding driver status, and the need for targeted discovery from corporate entities and third-party platforms. The course will provide attorneys with a practical framework for evaluating and litigating these claims fr... More Info
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Impact of the AML Provisions in the GENIUS Act
The rapid expansion of the stablecoin market is transforming the digital asset ecosystem and drawing heightened regulatory attention. As new issuers enter the market and transaction volumes continue to scale, regulators are increasingly focused on how stablecoin platforms identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risk. This CLE program examines the emerging regulatory expectations surrounding anti-money laundering compliance for stablecoin issuers and related market participants. P... More Info
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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
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Navigating FinCEN’s New Rule on Residential Real Estate Transactions
This CLE program offers a focused examination of FinCEN’s newly adopted residential real estate reporting requirements and the practical consequences for attorneys who structure, advise on, or close real estate transactions. The rule marks a substantial broadening of federal anti–money laundering regulation into the residential real estate sector, introducing mandatory reporting for certain all-cash and non-financed transactions involving entities and trusts. Attendees will explore the... More Info
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Beyond the Stethoscope: Mastering Fee-Sharing Without Crossing Legal Lines
When professional practice meets business opportunity, regulatory walls can either block growth or redirect it. This CLE program examines how management entities — long used in healthcare — can be redeployed in completely different arenas, including the legal and accounting sectors. Rather than revisiting the medical MSO model, we chart a new path: how alternative structures like LOMO and PAMO can support operations, investment, and scale without overstepping professional practice boundaries.... More Info
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Return of the MSO: Compliance, Control & Avoiding the Accidental Practice of Medicine
This CLE program takes a deeper look at Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and how they can be leveraged for far more than routine administrative support. The presentation will unpack how this vehicle can be engineered to facilitate ownership transitions, aggregate practices, centralize brand value, and adapt operations across industry lines—without overstepping Corporate Practice of Medicine boundaries or violating Fair Market Value requirements. Participants will examine deal st... More Info
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Drafting Stronger Patents: A Practical Project Management-Based Framework for Surviving Alice
This CLE program explores a structured methodology for preparing patent applications that can withstand eligibility scrutiny under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Taught by a patent attorney and former USPTO examiner from Business Methods Technology Center 3600, the session adapts project-management principles to the realities of patent drafting and prosecution. The course highlights practical techniques practitioners can implement immediately, drawing on current USPTO guidance such as the August 2025... More Info
$291General Credit -
AI Governance: Privacy, Bias, and Emerging Regulation
This CLE program delves into the shifting regulatory landscape surrounding artificial intelligence in the United States. Participants will explore how current privacy frameworks intersect with AI technologies, the ways in which states are attempting to curb algorithmic bias, and the legal tools emerging to address deepfake content and other synthetic media concerns. The session also examines the professional responsibilities attorneys must consider when deploying or advising clients on... More Info
$291General Credit
