Rhode Island MCLE - Religious Law Courses

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    Unique Divorce Issues Arising under Jewish Law

    The interplay between Jewish law as implemented by the Beth Din (rabbinical court) and secular law is a fascinating topic of study. This CLE course will explain the unique features of a Jewish divorce, the requirements of the ketuba (Jewish marriage agreement document) as well as its financial ramifications and the process of marriage dissolution through a Get (writ of divorce). The presentation will explain the requirements for divorce under Jewish law, including mutual participation of both... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits
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    Beth Din As a Preferred Forum

    According to Jewish law, disputes among Jews should be mediated through a Beit Din (house of law), a specific rabbinical forum designed for this purpose. This CLE course, presented by an expert in Jewish law, will explain the complexities involved in selecting an appropriate forum. The course also includes a presentation by the director of the Beth Din of America, the New York rabbinical court, who will review the court process used in a Beit Din and use actual case law to explain how cases ar... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits
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    Beth Din Jurisprudence

    Regardless of how contemporary a case may seem, decisions made in rabbinical courts are determined through the examination and implementation of both ancient and modern texts of Jewish law. However, rabbinical law takes into account that business deals will be made and conducted in accordance with local law. This CLE course, presented by an arbitrator and administrative attorney of Beth Din of America, New York’s rabbinical court, will explain the role of secular law and local custom as they a... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits
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    Female Testimony in Beit Din: An Untold Story of Halachic Justice

    A fascinating CLE course that deals with the gap between religious law and societal norms, the issue of contemporary court testimony from individuals barred from such practice in Biblical law will be explored and discussed. Presented by a religious arbitration law expert from Pepperdine University School of Law, the course will explain how Jewish justice operates within the context of rabbinical court proceedings. More Info

    $34
    1.25Ethics Credits
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    Arbitrator Impartiality in Tripartite Arbitration: A Comparison of Jewish and Secular Law

    The typical arbitration panel consists of three arbitrators—one chosen by each party who then choose the third. Much like panels orchestrated by Jewish Law going back thousands of years, party-appointed panels are the norm. But can a panel of which two-thirds has been chosen by a specific party truly be considered neutral? Viewing the issue from a comparative law perspective, this CLE course will explore the unique set of ethics surrounding tri-partite arbitration and the nuances of how the agre... More Info

    $65
    1.5Ethics Credits
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    Ethical Considerations of Clergy Confidentiality

    The confidentiality afforded to those confiding in members of the clergy has far-reaching implications in defining the role and responsibility of priests, rabbis and clergy of all faiths. This CLE course, presented by Rabbi-lawyer Yona Reiss, will focus on the tensions between religious obligations and civil law statutes and the many ethical quandaries that may arise when clergy engage in conversations as spiritual counselors. Using source material and background information the course will expl... More Info

    $65
    1.5Ethics Credits
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    Laws Of Arbitration As It Applies to Rabbinical Courts

    According to Jewish law, it is a requirement to settle legal disputes in the rabbinical, rather than secular courts. Known as a Beit Din, rabbinical courts are dictated by rules and procedures that most attorneys are unfamiliar with. This CLE course will explain how to navigate the rabbinical court system, how to craft arbitration agreements, the rules of marriage and divorce and the relationship between the rabbinical and secular court system in enforcing judgments. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    Freedom of Contract or Freedom from Contract? A Comparison of the Various Jewish and American Traditions

    A historical look at the evolution of contract law, this CLE course focuses on the Talmudic and American contract models. The course will discuss the construction of the legal system under Jewish law, which does not include a system of bi-lateral contracts. The course will look at both systems within the context of the sale of land and of other goods. The course will also explore the freedom of contract as a legal doctrine. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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