Washington MCLE - Alternative Dispute Resolution Courses

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Cancelling Contracts Due to Pandemics: The Jewish and American Law Views

The shutdown of the US economy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has caught the nation by surprise. Typically, contractual obligations provide security to businesses and individuals but this situation is far from typical. This CLE course will address how contractual obligations are being read in the wake of the pandemic and will address the issue from the perspective of secular and Jewish law. More Info

$29

1.25Law & Legal Proc.
Five Critical Developments in Class Action Litigation

One of the most consistently evolving areas of jurisprudence, class action litigation also has the highest stakes of any field of litigation and the broad guidelines of Rule 23 results in a wide array of both practical and academic debates. This CLE course will address recent development in five major areas of the law as they relate to class litigation. These theoretical and practical presentations of Article III jurisprudence, arbitration, administrative feasibility, post-Rule 23(e) c... More Info

$29

1.25Law & Legal Proc.
Navigating Landlord Tenant Disputes in A Post-COVID World

Landlord/tenant litigation and dispute resolution has undergone a massive upheaval as a result of COVID-19. Enforcing what was previously straight-forward lease defaults, such as non-payment of rent, have been increasingly difficult as a result of evolving procedural requirements resulting from a tide of Executive and Administrative Orders. This CLE course will seek to summarize the current procedural stature of landlord/tenant litigation in Supreme and Civil Court, as well as offer a... More Info

$29

1.25Law & Legal Proc.
So You Really Want To Mediate?

When seeking money damages related to civil actions, it is often wise to avoid going to trial. This CLE course will explain the circumstances under which it is beneficial to use ADR forums, such as Mediation or Binding Arbitration to attain a fair and financially reasonable resolution. The course will explain the benefits of different types of Mediation including Non-Binding Mediation and even explore “out of the box” techniques. The course will offer anecdotes on situations when treme... More Info

$29

1.25Law & Legal Proc.
The Humanity Of The Mediation Process

In mediation, the goal is for the mediator, a third-party neutral to guide parties in dispute to a resolution, what’s known as a win-win. The process is meant to maintain the dignity and humanity of the parties and successful mediation comes to a mutually agreeable resolution without unnecessary conflict. Nevertheless, there are some traits that people apply to mediators who engage in this process. This CLE course, which has been divided into four distinct process categories, offers a... More Info

$29

1.25Law & Legal Proc.
The Rabbinical Court in the American Legal System: Procedures & Processes

This panel discussion covers a myriad of topics relating to the adjudication of cases in arbitrations before rabbinical courts. Topics include enforcement of beit din (rabbinical court) awards in court, constitutional challenges to beit din adjudication of cases, and choice of law issues in beit din. More Info

$29

1.25Law & Legal Proc.
Evaluating and Negotiating Insurance Bad Faith Cases

Settlement is often the method to resolve insurance bad faith cases, but the distinctive nature of these claims makes their value difficult to assess. This CLE course will explain the considerations that are critical for both policyholders and insurance companies to be aware of when attempting to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. The course will be presented by attorneys with years of knowledge and experience in successful resolution of bad faith insurance cases. More Info

$55

1.5Law & Legal Proc.
Front Loading the Litigation: The Keys to Pretrial Advocacy

The pre-trial process is critical to the final outcome of a case. This CLE course, presented by Reuben Guttman and JC Lore, authors of Pretrial Advocacy explain that the changes to the standards that govern pleading, class certification, summary judgement, discovery, and experts, as well as the advent of social media and other electronic information, have completed altered the way litigation is handled. The course will address the major evidentiary and procedural rules that impact the... More Info

$55

1.5Law & Legal Proc.
Issues To Consider When Drafting Construction Contracts

This CLE course will offer insight regarding the issues that attorneys should consider when drafting construction contracts. The course will review: Drafting Mechanics Liens Delay Damages Termination Liquidated vs. Actual Damages Material Escalation Costs Change Orders Insurance Bonds Dispute Resolution More Info

$55

1.5Law & Legal Proc.
Mediation Ethics for Mediators and Mediation Advocates

As with all areas of law, the ethical rules that apply to mediation can be complex. This CLE course will assist both mediation advocates and third-party neutrals in understanding and working within these standards. The course will offer a review of the Model Standards that were designed and are recommended by the ABA (American Bar Association) as well as the AAA (American Arbitration Association and the ACR (Association for Conflict Resolution). The course will offer examples of how th... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits