Michigan CLE - International Law Courses
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Lost in Translation The Pitfalls of Obtaining Testimony Across Boundaries of Language, Culture and Class
Obtaining testimony relies on one’s ability to interpret information, and then accurately convey it to others. It is more art than science and much can get lost in translation, even when all parties are speaking the same language. This CLE course will explain the limitations and potential pitfalls that witness testimony may encounter in our judicial system and will highlight the most important strategies to ensure a successful outcome. More Info
$1074General Credits -
99 Years & Counting: Genocide, Human Rights, Cyber Terrorism, and International Crimes
At the young age of 27, Benjamin Ferencz was assigned what would be the pivotal case of his career, and a turning point in the international legal system – the Nuremberg Trials – where as Chief Prosecutor he successfully convicted 22 Nazi defendants for their participation in the murder of millions of victims during World War II. In this riveting CLE course, Ferencz celebrates his 100th birthday and a lifetime of devotion to the international criminal justice system, while looking at the evoluti... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
War Crimes, Sanctions & The War In The Ukraine: A Review Of The Legal Aspects Of The Current War & The Laws That Apply
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a series of allegations of war crimes against Ukrainian civilians have been lodged against Russian forces. These allegations claim that Russia has carried out deliberate and indiscriminate attacks in densely populated civilian areas. Claims have been made that the use of cluster munitions – a weapon prohibited by 100 states because of the immediate and long-term danger they pose - have unnecessarily exposed civilians to immeasurable harm through the... More Info
$552General Credits -
The Supreme International Crime: Benjamin Ferencz Presents A Legal History from Nuremberg to Kampala
The groundbreaking trials at Nuremberg changed our perception of international criminal law. In this riveting CLE course, Benjamin Ferencz, who as Chief Prosecutor for the United States convicted twenty two defendants for the murder of victims of the Holocaust, explains how the United Nations was created in conjunction with the development of our understanding of legal action against crimes of aggressions. Mr. Ferencz explains the relevance to the international criminal justice system of today a... More Info
$552General Credits -
Maritime Law: Personal Injury and Property Damage in Small Boat Cases
Maritime law is a wide and complex subject area. This CLE course will assist non-maritime lawyers grasp the legal issues so as to properly advise clients. The course will assess property damage cases, such as when a towboat hits a pier, and personal injury cases, such as when someone was standing on the pier when the tugboat hit, within the context of maritime law. The course will address underlying theories related to comparative fault, liability, personification of the vessel and in rem liab... More Info
$552General Credits -
International Taxation: Introduction to U.S. Transfer Pricing, Part II
The statutory and regulatory history of US price controlled transactions between controlled taxpayers involving intangible property is a fascinating field of study. This CLE course will explore this issue as well as the new provisions signed into law by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. The course will explain the concepts surrounding intangible property that inform the US transfer pricing between the IRS and taxpayers and the IRS and outside government with whom we maintain tax treaties including comm... More Info
$552General Credits -
A Legal Guide to Introducing International Products and Services to the U.S. Market
There seems to be no limit to the products people will buy or the services they will employ. In fact, bringing your product or service to US market in a way that creates demand is much more complicated than it appears. This CLE course will explain how to devise a careful, and well thought-out strategy for introducing a product or service to the US market. The course will explain how to choose a successful distribution model, cost-effectively maximize intellectual property protection and account... More Info
$552General Credits -
Recollections of the Last Surviving Prosecutor: 70 Years Since Nuremberg
The trial of the century presented by the courtroom’s lead prosecutor, Benjamin Ferencz, Chief Prosecutor for the United States in the infamous Nuremberg Trials, will lead this compelling CLE course on the trial’s juxtaposition with the creation of the UN and the global conflict over the prosecution of crimes of aggression. The course will cover a detailed overview of the trials themselves, their role in the evolution of international criminal law over the past 70 years and their relationship to... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Introduction of Global Wine Laws
There are laws governing almost every industry, even those we rarely view as being legally complicated. Wine, for example, its cultivation, production and even labeling is governed by strict rules that apply to the various countries wherein wine is produced. This CLE course will explain the purpose of these laws and how they are tied to consumer protection laws and a customer’s ability to ascertain the wine’s region of origin, grape varietals and quality. The course will explain the national r... More Info
$551.75General Credits -
International Joint Ventures: Problems, Solutions and Approaches
The legal issues surrounding cross-border joint ventures (JVs) can be somewhat complex. This CLE course will address all the basics such as purpose, management, governance and capital contributions. The course will also cover veto rights, profit distributions, transfer restrictions, minority protections and dispute resolution specifically within the context of international or cross-border ventures which means that cultural and foreign law issues, international taxation, profit repatri... More Info
$551.75General Credits
