Nebraska CLE - Civil Rights Courses
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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 -
Trial of a Police Liability Case Under Section 1983
Regardless of whether you are representing the plaintiff or the defendant, or whether it is a standard or high frequency/high visibility case, this CLE course will help you master the trial of a police liability case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. e. The course will present practical examples that illustrate the pretrial and settlement conference as well as strategies for witness preparation before delving into the trail itself. This will include a discussion of jury selection for your side,... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Statutory Interpretation: Do the Words “because of… sex” Include “Sexual Orientation” and “Transgender Identity”?
The statement “…because of sex”, one that now appears on anti-discrimination forms, disclosures and even advertisements, are an essential aspect of employment discrimination. This CLE course will address this term within the context of discrimination and present prior United States Supreme Court litigation such as Hopkins and Oncale which raises the question of whether sexual orientation and transgender identity were included in the statutory definition of sex. The course will... More Info
$1074General Credits -
Sexual Harassment, “Me Too” Allegations, and Settlement Agreements: A Necessary Perspective for Counsel
This interactive CLE course will present the various issues surrounding sexual harassment, and employee training that counsel is required to advise their clients on. The course will delineate what constitutes sexual harassment under federal law and what companies need to regulate as well as the how to assess the potential costs and risks of litigation as well as the merits of a specific case. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Search and Seizure Fundamentals
Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info
$552General Credits -
ON STRIKE! The Law of Labor Conflict
The rise of union organizing and strikes across industries is occurring against a backdrop of changes in recent decisions of the National Labor Relations Board as well as an evolution in the workplace. While federal laws have remained stagnant, there is no question that traditional union activity is changing. This CLE course will examine the basic provisions of the National Labor Relations Act as well as its amendments which relate to labor strikes, boycotts, picketing and other protes... More Info
$291General Credit -
Housing Justice 101: Understanding the Fair Housing Act
This CLE course will offer a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Housing Act, a significant federal legislation that prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability. The seminar will delve into crucial elements of the act, such as fair housing advertising and marketing, discriminatory practices, and the government's role in implementing fair housing laws. Furthermore, participants will gain knowledge of th... More Info
$291General Credit -
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 -
Equity & Inclusion Confusion: Discrimination and Other Trending Employment Law Topics for Non-Employment Lawyers
Employment law is an important area of the legal system even for non-employment lawyers. This comprehensive CLE course will address the uniquely challenging issue of employee vs. independent contractor and the implications of how workers are classified. The course will summarize the various federal laws, including Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which govern... More Info
$291General Credit -
Diversity and Race in Jury Selection
This fascinating CLE course will look at jury selection from the historical lens of diversity and race. The course will examine how the “all white juries” of the past resulted in infamous miscarriages of justice and how the Supreme Court has addressed the racial discrimination in jury selection going all the way back to the 1880’s. The course will take a particular look at New York State courts and how they have recently addressed this issues and then zoom out to look at what other sta... More Info
$341.25Ethics Credits
