New York CLE - International Law Courses
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Comparative Constitutional Law: Lessons for U.S. Attorneys from Eastern Europe and the EU
Eastern Europe is undergoing profound constitutional and legal shifts, with national legal systems evolving in response to changing political realities and broader global influences. This CLE program offers U.S. attorneys a practical roadmap to understanding these developments, with a special emphasis on how they relate to cross-border legal practice. Beginning with an in-depth review of selected Eastern European countries as sovereign actors redefining their legal identities, the cour... More Info
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Climate Science in Court
Climate change is reshaping not only our planet, but also the practice of law. This CLE program introduces the fundamentals of climate science and examines how litigation is driving new legal doctrines worldwide—from Held v. Montana to landmark decisions in The Hague. Participants will explore how courts evaluate climate evidence, the evolving standards of proof, and the intersections of domestic and international climate law. A clear, fast-paced overview for any lawyer looking to unde... More Info
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From Ancient Times to Nuremberg: The Constitutional Foundations of Judicial Impartiality and Courts' Independence
Designed for practicing attorneys, this CLE program traces the historical development of one of the legal profession’s core commitments: the assurance that every litigant appears before a neutral decision-maker and an independent judiciary. Beginning with the ancient doctrine of nemo judex in causa sua — the notion that no one may judge their own dispute — the course follows how this principle matured within English legal history, from the Magna Carta and the Act of Settlement of 1701... More Info
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Ancestry-Based Canadian Citizenship: What U.S. Lawyers Need to Know About the Expansion of Citizenship by Descent
Recent legal and legislative developments have dramatically changed who can access Canadian citizenship by descent. In December 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the long-standing first-generation limit was unconstitutional—prompting sweeping changes to Canadian nationality law. These reforms have created new, and in many cases unprecedented, opportunities for U.S. citizens to claim Canadian citizenship through ancestral ties. This CLE course provides a comprehensiv... More Info
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Truth, Lies and Circuit Splits: Credibility and Well-Founded Fear in Asylum Law
Asylum cases are frequently decided on a single question: whether the adjudicator believes the applicant. Since enactment of the REAL ID Act, credibility determinations have become both more formalized and more unforgiving, with statutory standards that invite rigorous scrutiny of testimony. Yet despite a common federal framework, courts of appeals apply credibility principles unevenly, resulting in significant circuit-level variation that can determine the outcome of a case. This CLE p... More Info
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Mastering Offshore Asset Protection Planning
This CLE program examines offshore asset protection planning through both a legal and strategic lens, equipping attorneys with the tools to evaluate when and how international structures should be used. The presentation reviews the legal principles and precedent governing offshore trusts, with particular attention to how U.S. courts address creditor claims, fraudulent conveyance allegations, and enforcement efforts against foreign-held assets. Participants will explore the distinguishin... More Info
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