Virginia MCLE - Constitutional Law Courses
This is a listing of Constitutional Law CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
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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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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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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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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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ESI in Criminal Proceedings: 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment Issues
Criminal investigations now typically employ electronic information as a standard feature, both at the State and Federal levels. This type of information may be used in the commission of crimes and is thereby often the focus of prosecutions and investigations. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of various amendment implications such as the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment, the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and the right confrontation g... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Green Cards Based On The Violence Against Women's Act
Passed by Congress in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has since been reauthorized multiple times, most recently in 2013. This fascinating CLE course will explore the VAWA as it applies to immigration, where it offers crucial protections to immigrant survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and trafficking, a crucial and necessary process to know and understand. The course will explain the laws enacted by VAWA which ensure that immigrants can break free from abusive s... More Info
$291General Credit -
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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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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
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Legal Liability of The Cruise Industry for COVID-19 Related Injuries and Deaths of Passengers and Crew
Suits by passengers against cruise lines have risen dramatically recently as many are related to damages from the COVID-19 pandemic. This CLE course will examine these cases as well as ship-owner liability to crews under the general principles governing Maritime Law and the Jones Act. The course will pay particular attention to claims for emotional distress in circumstances where passengers were exposed to the virus and then quarantined regardless of the fact that they had not contract... 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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Litigating False Claims Act Cases
Under the False Act (FCA), citizens are entitled to sue in the name of the government in order to recover monies owed as a result of “false claims” or fraud. FCA cases are not immediately served to the defendant but rather are filed under seal in order to provide government attorneys with the opportunity to investigate claim and determine if they warrant further action. The statute has been used to a great extent in recent years and in many cases the government has determined that private coun... More Info
$291General Credit
