Virginia MCLE - Civil Rights Courses
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Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Campus Civil Rights: The Tension Between The First Amendment and Hostile Environment Proscriptions
The free exchange of ideas and freedom of expression are a trademark of American education. Yet there have been no shortages of conflicts on college campuses over how far those freedoms can go. The constitutional basis for the obligation of free expression is not so simple. Moreover, public and private institutions are not under the same obligations, nor are all programs within an institution. Even where the Constitution is applicable, the freedoms are not absolute. Universities are no... More Info
$291General Credit -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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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 -
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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 -
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Basics of Federal Employment Law: A Quick Drone Flyover of Title VII
Designed to offer a comprehensive overview and introduction to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the federal anti-discrimination law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act, the course will explain the major pieces of legislation, the scope of their coverage, requirements for filing a complaint of discrimination and the remedies provided. The course will present major Supreme Court cases as well as a summary of claims of di... More Info
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Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations at Law Firms
Conducting internal investigations is inherently intricate, particularly when it involves probing allegations of sexual harassment within your organization. In this CLE course, you will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies and obligations involved in such investigations. You will be guided through a step-by-step process, ensuring compliance with current statutes. The course will cover essential topics including internal communication protocols, contra... More Info
$291General Credit -
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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 -
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Defamation and The First Amendment of Speech
The issue of defamation and its boundaries with regards to the First Amendment is fairly tricky. This CLE course will explain the evolving aspects of defamation as it relates to First Amendment rights. The course will significantly improve participants’ ability to identify and unravel issues that may be of concern to clients. No prior knowledge of defamation is required. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The issue of the impermissible use of race when exercising preemptory challenges was perfectly highlighted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers. This CLE course will offer criminal defense attorneys with tools and strategies they can utilize to combat this type of unethical tactic. More Info
$291General Credit -
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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 -
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ADA, ADAAA and EEOC Regulations
The ADA and the ADAAA are notoriously difficult to understand and comply with, especially given the EEOC’s extensive regulations designed to ensure legal compliance. This CLE course will offer an in-depth explanation of the law and how to define disability within the construct of the ADA. The course will address the issue of reasonable accommodation for employees as well other pressing issues such as remote work, undue burden and how to navigate the interactive process of the ADA.... More Info
$291General Credit -
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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
$551.5General Credits -
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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 -
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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 -
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Defending DWAI Drug Cases
Recently there has been a marked increase in prosecutors’ unwillingness to offer standard reductions in DWAI drug cases. The result of this is more cases, more hearings and more trials with prosecutors using specific types of evidence. This CLE course will offer tools and strategies for NY criminal defense attorneys to understand and attack this evidence. The course will address blood test results and how they can be used to undermine the People’s case. The course will also dis... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Cutting Through the Noise: A Primer on Title VII Protections, Sexual Harassment, Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
With incidents of sexual harassment and racial discrimination on the rise, there is a great deal of misunderstanding and misinformation. This CLE course will clarify many misconceptions about the legal aspects of these issues and offer important information about the legal responsibilities of workplace practices. The course is meant as a primer for new attorneys as well as for those without a lot of experience in employment law. The course will cover basic protections against discrimin... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Recent Important Civil Cases of The Virginia Supreme Court For All Civil Litigators
Covering a broad range of topics and legal areas, this course will present 44 written summaries of recent opinions by the Virginia Supreme Court. The cases cover a wide scope including wrongful death, torts, civil rights to contracts, economic loss rule, family law, civil procedure, causes of action, evidence, affirmative defense including immunity and resjudicata/collateral estoppel. The summaries include alerts that attorneys should take into consideration from the various issues rai... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Successful Negotiations in Presidential History
“The Art of the Possible” is often used to describe negotiations. This CLE course will be presented within the context of US presidential history to analyze both successful and failed negotiations and what we can learn from them. The course will cover basic principles of negotiation and the changes that resulted from World War II, negotiations surrounding the civil rights movements and war and peace on a national and international scale. The course will also address the role of America... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Crimmigration Essentials: What Attorneys Need to Know
Offering a basic overview of Crimmigation, this CLE course offers guidelines on how to defend your non-citizen clients when charged with criminal offenses. The course offers a time-proven analysis which provides the bearings needed to protect your practice and your clients. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Policing under Section 1983: The Year in Review
Policing in America has experienced a huge upheaval as well as advanced scrutiny over the past year. This CLE course will help you stay on top of new developments including residential searches under Caniglia v. Strom, intent to restrain as a seizure under Torres v. Madrid, and residential arrests under Lange v. California. The course will offer an overview on the top ten ways that policing in the post-George Floyd/Breonna Taylor may impact your practice and address issues such as qual... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Police Misconduct: Litigation Under 42 USC §1983
Police conduct remains a hot topic. This CLE course will focus primarily on claims of excessive force and wrongful arrest as well as other topics related to federal litigation of police misconduct. The course will address major doctrinal issues as well as claims under the 4th, 5th and 14th amendments against both government entities and individuals. The course will explain the qualified immunity defense and offer pointers for both plaintiff and defense counsels using exhibits to illust... More Info
$552.5General Credits -
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What is Special Education Law and is it for Me?
The 1973 Rehabilitation Act’s Section 504 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act offer strong federal legal protections and entitlements to students with disabilities. This CLE course will clarify the complexities within the statutes and the cases which interpret them as well as the complicated process of enforcement. The course will also present the most common questions your clients may have and the most comprehensive way to address them. Whether you are looking into the fie... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Suing the Police: The Law of Police Misconduct
With increasing reports of excessive violence and incidences of death, police misconduct and police reform are hot button issues right now. This CLE course will present the federal civil right litigation that involve the police and the constitutional standards which govern the police and police conduct. The course will explain how the civil justice system is attempting to achieve greater accountability and the tools that attorney can use to evaluate the viability of civil rights claims... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Gun Free School Zones Act vs Federal Preemption
The primary principle behind the Gun Free School Zones Act is Robert Dorf, Esq.’s Theory of Federal Preemption. This theory argues that GFSZA both preempts and supersedes the State Law, in particular that of Search and Seizure/Stop and Frisk in New York State as it compares to the Federal Fourth Amendment Law of the US Supreme Court. This CLE course will explain the current weapons detection and warnings technology available or in development designed to protect public, private and par... More Info
$291General Credit -
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A Primer of Florida Defamation Law: Issues and Pitfalls
There are many nuances to Florida Defamation Law. This CLE course will explain those nuances with a specific focus on identifying viable cases, the value of those cases and the work that must be done in order to overcome the litigation issues that are unique to Florida Law Defamation cases. The course will explain the many elements of defamation, defense options, statute of limitations and special media defendants. The status of contemporary case law and how courts are determining the relation... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Let’s Talk About Race: How to Get Potential Jurors to Talk About Race and Racism
Conversations about race are always sensitive. This is particularly true today and even more particularly when it comes to juries. This CLE course will explain how lawyers should approach issues of race with potential jurors. The course will present the reasoning for why it’s important to have discussions about race and racism, the relevant legal issues and tips and strategies for addressing the issues. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Police Liability Under Section 1983: Critical Steps for the Trial Lawyer
Critical decision making is a key skill for any practicing attorney. This CLE presentation will guide you through a high-exposure death case and the fifteen most important decision that attorneys must make to both prosecute and defend. These decisions include case selection for the plaintiff, discovery for both, expert retention for both, timing and contents for dispositive motions and settlements. Cross-examinations, qualified immunity, post-trial motions and special verdict forms as well as... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Rogue Officers, Police Reform and Hot Topics Under Section 1983
Police misconduct is a topic on everyone’s mind these days. Regardless of which side of the argument you are on, whether you are defending or prosecuting or if you are just interested in expanding your knowledge base, this CLE course will explain all the latest in the area of law enforcement. The course will cover law enforcement liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 as well as the use of deadly force, qualified immunity for officers on an individual level, supervision and discipline, liabi... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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The Fundamental Issues of Traffic Stops
Using search and seizure models, this CLE course will provide attorneys, even those unfamiliar with the 4th Amendment, with the basics of traffic stops. The course will differentiate between issues that relate to the power that officers wield over occupants as well as occupants' rights. The second part of the course will deal more specifically with search doctrines related to vehicle searches. More Info
$552General Credits -
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Civil Rights Movements During COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know
Tension in the workplace, always an issue, is at an all-time high in the current atmosphere of COVID-19, #DefundPolice and Black Lives Matter. An upcoming election and rampant employment have created a tinderbox in most offices. This CLE course will offer employers best practices for addressing civil rights and other issues that might increase tensions. More Info
$551.5General Credits
