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  1. Medicaid and Estate Planning: A Balancing Act
    Best SellerTrusts
    4.46

    Medicaid and Estate Planning: A Balancing Act

    Qualifying for Medicaid nursing home coverage can impede traditional estate planning tactics. This legal course will give you the tools to reconcile the two plans to work in concert instead of against each other. Revise your trust drafting and intravisos transfer approaches, get an update on the latest rules and limitations shaping estate plans, and hear hard-won real-life lessons from seasoned practitioners. Help your clients at every stage of their lives - register today! Get an update on the rules of Medicaid and the latest tax changes. Make the best use of POAs and guardianships to protect the rights of the elderly. Improve drafting with a review of sample trust provisions. Develop a concrete plan for estate administration and Medicaid recovery.

    Recorded March 14, 2025.
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  2. Chevron Overruled: The Legal Fallout of the Groundbreaking SCOTUS Decision
    Constitutional LawFastTrack
    4.5

    Chevron Overruled: The Legal Fallout of the Groundbreaking SCOTUS Decision

    On June 28, 2024, SCOTUS issued an opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. The decision struck down the Chevron deference doctrine, under which courts deferred to agencies to interpret unclear and confusing laws. Are you ready to navigate the post-Chevron legal landscape? In this critical course, our faculty break down the Loper ruling and delve into its far-reaching legal repercussions. Do not pass up this opportunity to boost your knowledge- register today! Examine the history and evolution of the Chevron deference doctrine. Uncover the rationale behind the SCOTUS decision in Loper. Discuss the implications of the ruling and how it affects your practice.

    Recorded September 25, 2024.
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  3. Advanced Land Use and Zoning Disputes With Local Governments
    Local Government Law
    4.44

    Advanced Land Use and Zoning Disputes With Local Governments

    Land use and zoning law is becoming increasingly complex. Are you up to date on new regulations affecting your practice? Join our seasoned faculty in this engaging and strategic program for expert insights on digital sign and billboard regulation, current land use challenges created by recent technologies, and much more. Hone your skills - register today! Take a pulse on the latest legislative updates and case law developments. Explore advanced issues related to variances. Overcome hurdles in zoning ordinance litigation. Gain tips for resolving complex eminent domain issues. Develop sophisticated strategies for drafting development agreements.

    Recorded February 27, 2025.
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  4. Medicaid Lookback Rules and Planning
    Elder Law
    4.4

    Medicaid Lookback Rules and Planning

    The requirements for Medicaid eligibility are strict, and protective planning is tricky. How does your understanding of Medicaid planning stack up? Join us at this focused program to get the answers you need about this complex area of practice. Register today! Clarify what the eligibility requirements are. Determine which assets are countable and how they can be converted. Establish exactly what limitations are placed on asset transfers. Protect your clients' interests by knowing what's exempt and what's not. Deepen your knowledge of transfer penalty provisions. Learn to effectively use trusts to plan for Medicaid without interfering with the overall estate plan.

    Recorded February 19, 2025.
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  5. Property Damage by Police: The Takings Clause is Dividing Appeals Courts (Baker v. McKinney)
    Local Government LawFastTrack

    Property Damage by Police: The Takings Clause is Dividing Appeals Courts (Baker v. McKinney)

    The Baker case has brought up contentious issues involved in property takings by police. What are the key points of contention, and how to comply? This course will examine the legal complexities surrounding property damage caused by law enforcement in the execution of their duties, with a focus on the recent case of Baker v. McKinney. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, its application in emergency policing situations, and the ongoing debate regarding compensation for property owners. Register today! Analyze the facts and legal arguments in Baker v. McKinney. Discuss the differing interpretations of "public use" and "necessity" in the context of police actions. Evaluate the potential impact of Baker on future cases involving property damage by police. Identify best practices to minimize property damage and ensure accountability.

    Recorded March 10, 2025.
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  6. Military and VA Benefits Guide for Attorneys 2024-2025: Pensions, Disability, Employment, and More
    Elder Law
    4.6

    Military and VA Benefits Guide for Attorneys 2024-2025: Pensions, Disability, Employment, and More

    Help your clients obtain military and veterans benefits they deserve! Whether you're representing your first client with a military service record, or are a VA-accredited benefits representative, this legal guide is for you. Accredited attorney faculty will share the latest VA benefits coverage and eligibility updates, walk you through pension and disability claim forms and procedures, offer their tips for obtaining discharge papers and other military records, and more. Help veterans and their loved ones improve their lives - register today! Get experienced practitioners' advice for communicating with the government to obtain and correct records. Review employment reinstatement rules to advocate for servicemembers returning from active duty. Prepare a complete Aid & Attendance claim packet to minimize delays and denials. Gain practical tips for top discharge upgrade claims, including TBI and "don't ask don't tell" issues. Learn how to get VA accreditation.

    Recorded December 16, 2024.
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  7. Municipal Law From Start to Finish
    Local Government Law
    4.17

    Municipal Law From Start to Finish

    Learn how to conduct open meetings, maintain and respond to public record requests, better understand Section 1983 claims and government liability, handle zoning ordinance violations, and so much more! In this comprehensive course, experienced faculty will go over these key elements of municipal law and give you the tools you need to be able to confidently assist your clients. Register today! Confidently conduct open meetings, craft meeting minutes, and make meeting materials available to the public. Learn how to file, process, and respond to record requests. Prepare bids and requests for proposal. Prove/disprove key Section 1983 claim elements. Properly handle zoning ordinance violations. Learn how to investigate misconduct allegations.

    Recorded November 07, 2024.
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  8. Social Security Disability: Top Denial Reasons and What to Do
    Disability & Social Security
    4.44

    Social Security Disability: Top Denial Reasons and What to Do

    Obtaining SSDI benefits for clients is getting harder. Approval rates are dropping, claims grow more complex, and the clients are the ones paying the price. This troubleshooting guide walks through the common claim denial reasons and offers practical solutions for improving outcomes. Let our expert faculty help you clear up some of the top problems facing SSDI attorneys and representatives. Register today! Assess each case's chances of success, especially when it involves intermittent conditions. Overcome cultural and language barriers in obtaining all the claim-supporting information. Address prior claim denials and prevent them from affecting the current claim. Explain gaps and discrepancies in medical records. Protect your professional reputation and do right by your clients with a legal ethics guide tailored to SSDI practice problems.

    Recorded November 19, 2024.
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  9. Improving SSDI Claim Outcomes for Office Workers
    Disability & Social Security
    4.64

    Improving SSDI Claim Outcomes for Office Workers

    The U.S. economy has shifted to more office-based work, and SSDI claims are following this trend. Do you have the best tools and know-how to give your sedentary work cases the best chance of success? Tailor your work to the specific demands of proving repetitive stress, chronic pain, and surging mental health impairments. Our experienced faculty will share how they approach these types of cases and what's worked and hasn't for them in the past. Hone your skills - register today! Learn what claim-supporting data to highlight in the claimant's employment history and past work attempts. Effectively illustrate limitations of daily living activities and address questionable findings. Hear the latest update on how the Grids are applied to determine benefits in sedentary claims. Tackle the relevance of vocational expert findings head-on. Protect your professional reputation with practical guidance on handling harmful evidence and protecting confidentiality.

    Recorded February 18, 2025.
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  10. Homeless Housing: Unpacking Key Laws and Legal Challenges
    Local Government Law

    Homeless Housing: Unpacking Key Laws and Legal Challenges

    Whether you're new to housing law and working with people experiencing homelessness, or you're hoping to get a quick rundown of the latest changes, this course is for you! Join our experienced attorney faculty as they delve into key policies and potential solutions to homelessness. Enhance your knowledge - register today! Take a pulse on emerging case law updates and legislative developments. Identify common legal issues surrounding emergency shelters. Overcome hurdles when implementing homeless housing initiatives.

    Recorded December 05, 2024.
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  11. Use of Annuities in Medicaid Planning
    Elder Law

    Use of Annuities in Medicaid Planning

    Medicaid-compliant annuities are an effective and versatile Medicaid planning tool that creates eligibility opportunities even when the need of care is imminent. This focused legal guide will walk you through ensuring clients' Medicaid-qualifying annuities are compliant and effective: from valuation to proper remainder beneficiary designations. Protect assets while planning for nursing home care - register today! Clarify federal requirements for Medicaid-compliant annuities. Tackle valuation and tax issues when using annuities to qualify for Medicaid. Ensure beneficiary designations are in order. Maximize spousal protections when using annuities in Medicaid planning.

    Recorded November 06, 2024.
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  12. SSDI Deep Dive Part 2: Navigating Procedures and Expediting Processes
    Disability & Social Security
    4.67

    SSDI Deep Dive Part 2: Navigating Procedures and Expediting Processes

    Master SSDI claims navigation and expedite processes with hard-won lessons from the pros. Learn effective tactics for faster application processing, navigating ALJ hearings, and tackling federal court appeals. Gain valuable insights from experienced attorneys and leave prepared to confidently guide your clients through the SSDI system. Register today! Optimize your claim submission practices and determine which claims qualify for compassionate allowance. Improve your pre-hearing preparation and hearing tactics. Explore the claimant's options after ALJ hearing. Walk through the procedures and best practices of taking a claim to federal court.

    Recorded October 17, 2024.
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  13. SSDI Deep Dive Part 1: Proving Top Impairments
    Disability & Social Security
    4.42

    SSDI Deep Dive Part 1: Proving Top Impairments

    Sharpen your skills in navigating top impairments for SSDI claims. This focused course delves into musculoskeletal, heart and circulatory, mental health, and cancer claims. Master evidence gathering, functional impact assessment, comorbidities, and effective advocacy strategies. Get better equipped to secure benefits for your clients - register today! Hone your claim-supporting skills with lessons from past rulings. Explore impairment-specific medical and functional impact documentation to solidify your claims. Understand the nuances of specific heart and circulatory conditions and their unique functional limitations. Learn how to document cancer severity, side effects, and long-term limitations for optimal case building.

    Recorded October 16, 2024.
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  14. Legal Complexities in Municipal Land Use and Zoning: An Attorney's Guide
    Local Government Law
    4.22

    Legal Complexities in Municipal Land Use and Zoning: An Attorney's Guide

    Effectively navigate the evolving landscape of municipal land use regulations and zoning law developments! This program dives into new and perennial problems in land use law and reveals how different municipalities are addressing these challenges. Get valuable insights for tackling the issues you and your clients are dealing with right now - register today! Review the development of zoning as a police power and its impact on contemporary issues. Hear how local governments are tackling pressing policy matters, like short-term rentals, under the guise of zoning and land use. Be vigilant that zoning and land use measures aren't discriminatory, even when they're written into statute or ordinance. Find out how some municipalities are building in exacting environmental requirements and restrictions for new developments. Delve into condemnation and 5th amendment takings from both sides of the dilemma. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.

    Recorded August 01, 2024.
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  15. Cell and Wireless Tower Law 2024
    Real Estate

    Cell and Wireless Tower Law 2024

    Get up to speed! This program explores issues stemming from the deployment of 5G, new and ongoing legal battles, current lease rates, and other key developments in cell and wireless tower law. Freshen your knowledge to better advise your clients in 2024 - register today! Review issues posed by the rollout of small wireless facilities and accompanying FCC regulations. Find out how different municipalities have structured ordinances to balance core concerns and the Commission's rules. Examine the latest cases and their practical implications for cell tower and small wireless facility siting and permits. Apply the latest best practices in drafting and negotiating cell tower and site agreements.

    Recorded July 19, 2024.
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OnDemand Washington CLE Courses

NBI's OnDemand Washington CLE courses offer legal professionals the flexibility to meet their continuing education requirements anytime, anywhere. Covering a wide range of topics, these courses allow you to enhance your legal skills and stay updated with the latest industry trends at your convenience. Perfect for busy legal professionals, NBI's OnDemand courses ensure you remain compliant with state regulations while advancing your career.

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