Virginia MCLE - International Law Courses
Virginia MCLE
Accreditation Info
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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International Data Movement: Issue Spotting from Afar
The movement of data is essential in today’s global economy. And with the speed and ease with which data changes hands, the legal issues involved in handling personal and client data is that much more sensitive and complex. This CLE course will address the issue through the identification of potential legal issues to assess when advising clients or businesses in the how, when and what data moves across the world. More Info
$291General Credit -
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International Intellectual Property Transactions in Many Countries
Beginning with a brief review of the fundamentals of intellectual property categories recognized under US law, as well as those of many other countries, and the methods for internationally registering associated intellectual property, this CLE course will then delve deeper into a discussion of issues relating to why protection under these categories is insufficient. The course will address developing business activities that are difficult condense into the traditional IP categories, an... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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International Joint Ventures: Problems, Solutions and Approaches
The legal issues surrounding cross-border joint ventures (JVs) can be somewhat complex. This CLE course will address all the basics such as purpose, management, governance and capital contributions. The course will also cover veto rights, profit distributions, transfer restrictions, minority protections and dispute resolution specifically within the context of international or cross-border ventures which means that cultural and foreign law issues, international taxation, profit repatri... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Introduction of Global Wine Laws
There are laws governing almost every industry, even those we rarely view as being legally complicated. Wine, for example, its cultivation, production and even labeling is governed by strict rules that apply to the various countries wherein wine is produced. This CLE course will explain the purpose of these laws and how they are tied to consumer protection laws and a customer’s ability to ascertain the wine’s region of origin, grape varietals and quality. The course will explain the national r... More Info
$552General Credits -
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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 -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Lost in Translation The Pitfalls of Obtaining Testimony Across Boundaries of Language, Culture and Class
Obtaining testimony relies on one’s ability to interpret information, and then accurately convey it to others. It is more art than science and much can get lost in translation, even when all parties are speaking the same language. This CLE course will explain the limitations and potential pitfalls that witness testimony may encounter in our judicial system and will highlight the most important strategies to ensure a successful outcome. More Info
$1074General Credits -
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Maritime Law: Personal Injury and Property Damage in Small Boat Cases
Maritime law is a wide and complex subject area. This CLE course will assist non-maritime lawyers grasp the legal issues so as to properly advise clients. The course will assess property damage cases, such as when a towboat hits a pier, and personal injury cases, such as when someone was standing on the pier when the tugboat hit, within the context of maritime law. The course will address underlying theories related to comparative fault, liability, personification of the vessel and in rem liab... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Metaverse Law: Intro to ARVR, Issues, IP Ownerships, Monetization, Cyber Currency, and Licensing
This CLE course will address the incredible breadth of tech law in the Metaverse, which still remains largely unregulated. The course will offer a review of the basic terminology – using terms everyone can understand – as well as how regulatory and statutory laws may apply to the Metaverse, how it polices itself and how it is monetized. The course will also delve into blockchain and security, intellectual property, cryptocurrency and other related issues with regards to funding... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Navigating Native American Legal Issues
This CLE course will explore the early influence of disparate classification of Native American cultures as well as how those classifications have impacted Native American interactions, jurisdictions and economics. The course will explain the legal issues still pressing as soon in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the constitutional issues raised in Brackeen v. Barnhardt, voting rights disenfranchisement and suggestions of eliminating sovereignty. The course will explain how these issues are stuntin... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Offshore Asset Protection: Exploring the Various Jurisdictions for Protecting your Clients' Assets
The US is considered one of the world’s most litigious societies. But charging others and being charged are two entirely separate matters. This CLE course will help attorneys better advise their clients in how to survive a lawsuit by utilizing offshore asset protection to shield assets from frivolous claims. The course will address how to use various locations such as the Cook Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and Switzerland, the different types of protections, and their purpose... More Info
$291General Credit
