Virginia MCLE - Government and Military Courses
This is a listing of Government and Military 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.
Virginia MCLE
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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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Social Security Disability 101: What Attorneys Need to Know From Beginning to End
Social Security Disability Practice contains within it a complex web of processes, challenges and analysis in order to successfully secure benefits for disabled individuals. This CLE course will present a comprehensive overview of the area, including an in-depth examination of the process, the various issues that may arise and how to present effective solutions. The course will offer critical insights into managing the complexities of Social Security Disability, and providing the skill... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Starting a Social Security Disability Practice: Mistakes to Avoid and Best Practices to Follow
Planning to add Social Security disability claimant representation to your practice? This CLE course, presented by experienced disability lawyer Jonathan Ginsberg, will explain how to identify the potential for success in cases as well as those to avoid, typical timelines and the three theories of disability that apply to every case. Practical considerations, tips and strategies to build a case, the role of attorneys and useful resources will all be presented. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Statutory Interpretation: How To Use It To Your Clients’ Advantage
Almost all litigated cases involve statutes. Whether the impact is direct or indirect, judges appreciate statutory interpretation analysis making it beneficial to provide. This CLE course will explain the rules of statutory interpretation, regardless of the seemingly complex Latin phrases which describe them, as well as the basic framework that federal and state courts use the interpret statutes. The course will explain the “plain meaning” vs. “ambiguity” rules, otherwise known as the... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The ADA and Employment Discrimination
Title One of the Americans with Disabilities Act imposes certain requirements on employers. This comprehensive CLE course will explain in detail how discrimination is defined, as well as the conditions requiring accommodation, and the types of accommodations a business is and is not obligated to provide. The process for providing accommodations as well as businesses and situations that invalidate the requirements will be discussed. Tips and strategies to manage the requirements of Titl... More Info
$552General Credits -
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The Administrative Hearing Process Or Government Overreach
Administrative law tribunals conduct almost 10 tens as many hearings as Article III courts conduct trials, creating almost a fourth branch of government. This CLE course will explain the process of defending actions against a professional license in Washington State. The course will provide a step-by-step explanation of agency authority to litigate a matter before an agency tribunal. More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Chevron Doctrine: Revisited
Chief Justice Marshall famously stated in Marbury v. Madison that "it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is." Decades ago, Professor Benard Schwartz's lectures highlighted how the doctrine of separation of powers had been fundamentally altered as society became more complex. The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments that could lead to significant changes in administrative law. The court is considering whether to overrule or m... More Info
$813General Credits -
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The Growing Legal Issues Facing Cannabis at the State and Local Government levels
Cannabis is now legal on over 33 states, making state and local control over both medical and recreational marijuana a critical issue. This CLE course will explain the various restrictions and regulations that must be considered for businesses throughout the process from growers to producers to dispensaries. The course will offer guidance on how to assist clients achieve their goals and address the many challenges companies may face. More Info
$552General Credits -
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The Hatch Act and Politics in the Federal Workplace
This CLE course is specifically designed for attorneys who work for federal agencies and presents the many complex issues related to partisan politics and Federal employment. The course will discuss the 1939 Hatch Act (codified in 5 U.S.C. 7321 – 7326) as the “Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities” which still, after 80 years, prove challenging for Federal supervisors and attorneys alike. In today’s divisive environment it is particularly important for both attorneys and supervisors t... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Land Use Regulations
Weed is now legal in 21 states, with more than 155 million Americans able to legally possess marijuana. However, it remains classified as a Schedule I drug on the Controlled Substances Act, which is the same category as heroin, meaning it can disqualify someone from entering the U.S. military or for applying for a security clearance. Even those cannabis businesses operating in state-legal markets struggle to fund their start-up costs because they are restricted from opening bank accounts or ge... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Law of U.S. Government Ethics
This CLE course, designed for attorneys working for or with the federal government, will review the fundamentals of government ethics laws as they are defined by the US Government Office of Government Ethics. The course will begin with a presentation on the statutory and regulatory bases for this specific body of law and will then address some of the more common ethical issues faced by government attorneys. The course will discuss government property with an emphasis on information tec... More Info
$551.5General Credits
