Virginia Live CLE Bundle 2022-23

Tort law is a foundational aspect of the legal system. Legal professionals, even those not specializing in torts, should have knowledge of various torts.

This course will serve as a torts refresher, and will cover many topics in tort law, including the law of intentional torts, negligence and defenses. Other covered topics include malpractice, defamation and the torts of products. Additionally, noteworthy and novel cases will be covered. Participants will delve into key areas such as negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. The course also examines contemporary issues and evolving legal standards, providing attorneys with the knowledge and tools to navigate complex tort cases effectively. Through case studies and real-world examples, this course will enhance your understanding and application of Tort Law in practice.  

This course is suitable for attorneys at any level that seek to refresh their knowledge of torts. 

Learning Objectives

• Classify types of torts
• Review the components of each type of tort
• Examine the defenses for different torts

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Central Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mountain Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Pacific Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alaska Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025

This course offers attorneys a comprehensive overview of various visa and green card options available to entrepreneurs and startups in the United States. Participants will gain insights into the L-1, E-2, H-1B, OPT and STEM OPT Self Employment, O-1, International Entrepreneurial Parole, as well as the NIW, and EB-1A path to a green card. The course will also engage participants with hypothetical scenarios and real-life examples to contextualize these immigration options.

Attorneys should attend this program to better understand the complexities and nuances of business immigration law, which is increasingly relevant in a globalized economy. This knowledge will empower them to advise business clients effectively, particularly those looking to establish startups or hire foreign talent.

Participants will learn about the key visa categories applicable to startups, the criteria for eligibility, and practical strategies for obtaining work authorization. The course will also cover green card options and offer insights into navigating the U.S. immigration system for entrepreneurial clients. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a robust understanding of immigration options for startups, enabling them to guide their entrepreneurial clients effectively in navigating the U.S. immigration system.

This program is ideal for attorneys with some experience who are interested in expanding their knowledge of business immigration, particularly those advising startups or clients in need of work authorization solutions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the eligibility requirements and application processes for key visa options relevant to startups, including L-1, E-2, and H-1B
• Identify and explain the pathways to permanent residency for entrepreneurial clients, focusing on NIW and EB-1A categories
• Analyze real-world scenarios to apply knowledge of visa and green card options effectively
• Assess the strategic use of International Entrepreneurial Parole for startup founders
• Discuss the implications of OPT and STEM OPT self-employment on entrepreneurial ventures

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Central Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mountain Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pacific Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Alaska Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025

In the fast-paced legal world, managing time effectively is crucial to maintaining productivity and ensuring client satisfaction. This course is designed to equip legal professionals with the skills and strategies needed to optimize their time management practices. Time management is essential for running a successful legal practice and ensuring satisfied clients. Legal professionals may struggle with how to optimize their time and may not be aware of the many tools at their disposal. 

In this course, attendees will learn about time management strategies developed specifically for attorneys.  Topics include law practice management software, eliminating distractions unique to law offices, and managing support staff efficiently.  Attendees will also learn about strategies for implementing these new approaches.  

This program is designed for attorneys at any level that want to find new ways to better manage their time.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine different management software used for legal practices
• Evaluate different ways to make a legal practice more efficient
• Differentiate between paralegals, secretaries, and law clerks and how they can optimize a legal practice

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mountain Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pacific Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Alaska Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025

This program will cover property-assessed clean energy (PACE). Attorneys will learn about PACE financing and understand options that fit into a capital stack, and integrates easily with utility companies, HUD, USDA, and SBA programs. Attorneys will be able to navigate the application and underwriting process. Should a property owner default? Questions like this will be considered. Attorneys must know what to expect during any enforcement proceeding.

Attorneys will learn how PACE financing is a hybrid option that combines a voluntary public assessment to secure a private loan. Attendees will learn about the differences between PACE financing and traditional construction or mezzanine financing. Attorneys will understand the implications of the assessment running with the land and not being a personal debt obligation. This course will cover essential qualification factors when advising property owners or lenders. Although default is rare, attorneys will learn about the enforcement process that leads to a foreclosure and auction of the real estate.

This course is designed for counsel representing commercial, industrial, or nonprofit property owners looking for ways to implement energy and water efficiency improvements or onsite generation that do not want to use their equity for such improvements. Counsel representing banks, credit unions, and specialty lenders looking for a secure market to invest in or loan to are also encouraged to attend. However, this course can be attended by any attorney interested in what PACE programs entail and what is involved in the process of PACE contracts.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of what property-assessed clean energy (PACE) financing is, not by dispelling rumors and myths and comparing it to more traditional construction or mezzanine financing options.
• Differentiate between various state PACE programs and residential and commercial PACE programs.
• Explore the underwriting process so counsel may guide clients through the application and underwriting processes and the collection of required documentation.
• Review and understand the more basic contractual provisions for this three-party transaction.
• Assess what an enforcement action may look like and the recommended resolution methods.