Upcoming Nebraska CLE Courses
Best SellerTrustsFinnegan is DEAD! A Walk Through a Fictional Probate Case
Finnegan O'Malley, aged 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep while attempting to break the world record for the longest continuous nap. His last will and testament was found rolled up inside his favorite leprechaun-shaped cookie jar. You're advising his long-suffering nephew Seamus, who nearly fainted when he realized the extent of his duties as a personal representative. Follow this slightly whimsical yet no less legally enlightening case from start to conclusion and let it prepare you for the daily toils and troubles of probate practice. Register today! See the ridiculous extent of Finnegan's estate and get tips for inventory and management. Learn what to do with creditor claims, even wildly outlandish ones. Follow the very real probate timeline and deadlines to ensure timely administration. Understand tax-reporting requirements in probate. Discover how to predict, prevent, and resolve common (and sometimes slightly absurd) disputes. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member attorney Louis Silverman.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 29, 2:00 PM
Best SellerElder LawElder Law and Asset Protection Essentials
Elder law practice demands are tightly intertwined with the asset protection needs of your clients. Are you shoring up their creditor defenses as you help them plan for retirement and possible disability? Discover the asset protection implications of medical and financial powers of attorney (POAs), develop strategies for asset protection while qualifying for Medicaid nursing home care, make the best use of LLCs, and much more. Protect your aging clients - register today! Explore the most efficient ways of qualifying for Medicaid nursing home care. Master the essentials of later-in-life asset protection. Answer your clients critical questions about retirement planning and benefits eligibility. Make the best use of marital agreements for later-in-life marriages. Guard your ethical reputation with tips for representing clients with dementia.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 25, 2:00 PM
Best SellerBusiness & Securities LawLLC Operating Agreements: Start to Finish
Drafting an airtight LLC agreement is the best way to protect your client from future disputes and litigation. Gain a better understanding of what should be taken into consideration and what crucial provisions need to be included in your agreements to ensure a favorable outcome in settlement or court if member conflicts arise. Register today! Get a step-by-step walkthrough of details to consider when drafting an LLC agreement. Gain a better understanding of formation provisions in the operating agreement. Identify practical implications of majority, super-majority and unanimity voting. Learn different options for tax entity selection. Increase your knowledge of transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, impasse (put/call) capital call and dissolution provisions. Receive practical advice for common ethical issues that may arise, including conflicts of interest and confidentiality issues.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 30, 2:00 PM
Best SellerEthics & Specialty CreditsLegal Ethics 2025: The Latest Lessons, Legal Trends, and Opinions
How does your knowledge of the latest ethics opinions stack up? What are the top ethical violations attorneys are making right now, and what can you learn from them? Are you using AI in a way that could enhance your efficiency - or are you exposing yourself to liability? In this specialized program on recent updates, our seasoned practitioners address all these questions and reveal tips for navigating evolving ethical issues in your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your knowledge - register today! Demonstrate best practices for maintaining ethical attorney-client relationships. Uncover practical guidance for staying ethical in the digital era. Identify current litigation ethics issues facing attorneys. Discover lessons learned from recent attorney disciplinary cases. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 5:00 PM
Contract LawContract Review Basics
Contract review is something every attorney will handle at some point in their career. Even if you've been drafting and negotiating complex contracts for years, there's benefit to going back to basics to improve your practices. This fast-paced legal course provides a solid foundation for contract review: from tips for organizing the process to common red flags to look for. Get essential knowledge you can use immediately - register today! Get an overview of key contract provisions and contract structure. Organize the review process for time efficiency. Identify potential areas of future conflict. Discover commonly overlooked mistakes and omissions.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 6, 7:00 PM
Real EstateNavigating the Sale of Real Estate in Probate
Gain the confidence needed to navigate the complexities of real estate sales in probate! Join us to discover key considerations for valuing and selling inherited properties, along with strategies for resolving title issues and family disputes. Understand the key considerations and legal framework of real estate in probate. Learn effective strategies for valuing and selling real estate in probate. Gain insights into resolving title issues and disputes among heirs. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with essential knowledge - register now to secure your spot!
Live Online + OnDemandApr 25, 6:00 PM
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsHow to Use AI in Litigation to…
Are you still doing things the slow and old-fashioned way? It's time to bring your litigation practice into the modern era! This program will show you various ways to use legal AI to enhance your efficiency, improve case outcomes, and better serve your clients. Don't get left behind - register today! Make legal research less tedious and time-consuming with the help of artificial intelligence. Stop slogging through documents: discover how to use AI to automate document review. Learn how to use AI to refine your pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda. Use AI to estimate likely outcomes and adapt your case strategy. Discover how AI tools can assist in trial preparation and presentation. Automate routine tasks so you can free up more time for substantive legal work. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 2, 2:00 PM
Best SellerBusiness & Securities LawUsing LLCs to Invest in Real Estate
Using LLCs to hold and transfer real estate is an effective and tax-efficient planning tool with a wide variety of options. Stay on the leading edge of this practice with our annual update on the changing rules and new planning approaches. Experienced faculty will share their tips and cautionary tales to help you excel. Register today! Get the latest update on the law changes affecting entity choice. Improve your drafting skills with practical guidance for key operating agreement provisions. Reassess existing tax-planning tactics and learn new ones.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 1, 2:00 PM
Ethics & Specialty CreditsFostering Diversity in the Law Firm: An Action Plan for Attorneys
“A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” -Sundar Pichai From enhanced client representation to improved employee engagement, the benefits of diversity in the legal workplace are widespread. Ever wonder what you can do to cultivate inclusion in your firm? In this concise guide, our distinguished faculty break down why your current diversity efforts aren't working, unveil the key to effective sponsorship and mentoring, and dole out tips for implementing a DEI plan tailored for long-term sustainability. Enough waiting - register today! Uncover practical guidance for building an inclusive law firm culture. Identify tactics for recruiting and retaining diverse legal professionals. Formulate strategies for measuring and monitoring DEI progress.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 5, 7:00 PM
Personal Injury & NegligenceCountering 16 Adjuster Tactics to Maximize Personal Injury Claim Value
Adjusters often have a toolbox full of tactics to undermine the value of your client's claim - don't let them succeed! Join us for an empowering program that will equip you with formidable strategies to outsmart adjusters and effectively counter their common arguments. Transform perceived "weak" points into compelling strengths for your clients. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your advocacy - gain the confidence to defend every claim with conviction. Register today! Refute adjusters who claim the injuries were pre-existing or due to unrelated causes. Challenge adjusters when they question the severity of your client's injuries. Learn common tactics adjusters use to limit your client's recovery and gain powerful rebuttal strategies. Discover effective responses to adjusters attempting to discount medical treatments, bills, and estimates.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 30, 6:00 PM
Best SellerPersonal Injury & NegligenceThe Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial
In wrongful death cases, the stakes are not just financial; they encompass the profound loss of life and the lasting impact on grieving families. This concise yet information-packed CLE will provide practical insights to help you handle wrongful death trials with both confidence and compassion. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills - register today! Discover how to draw out juror biases and attitudes regarding death, grief, and the value of life. Select exhibits and visual aids that will have the greatest impact on jurors. Review quick tips and best practices for expert and survivor testimony.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 29, 8:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsSpecial Needs Trusts: Attorney and Trustee Perspectives
Special needs trusts (SNTs) are a powerful tool that enables individuals with disabilities to get the help they need without sacrificing essential quality of life, but the key to their proper function goes beyond skillfully drafted provisions. We've invited attorney and professional SNT trustee faculty to share their experiences and tips for the most effective use of SNTs: from benefits eligibility to maximizing expenses and properly managing assets. Adopt a holistic approach to SNTs - register today! Learn how critical SNT provisions are interpreted at trust administration. Explore what trustees can and cannot do to enhance beneficiaries' lives. Discuss fiduciary responsibilities and issues of which to be aware. Clarify the limiting effects of benefits requirements that define the use of SNTs. Work through legal ethics dilemmas you will likely face in your special needs practice.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 2:00 PM
Best SellerTrustsTrust and Probate Pain Points: A Technical Deep Dive
This course targets seasoned trusts and estates attorneys, diving deep into nuanced legal challenges that transcend foundational practice. Together with faculty, you'll address multifaceted scenarios involving emerging legal technologies, complex creditor dilemmas, real property disposition, and more. Measure and mitigate risks and optimize strategies - register today! Stay current on the latest trends and challenges of trusts and estates practice. Tackle drafting errors that derail estate plans and leave clients legally and financially vulnerable. Master sophisticated techniques for managing estate debts. Develop advanced skills in pursuing and supporting creditor claims. Gain strategic approaches to resolving complex real property challenges. Acquire insights into nuanced trust administration and modification challenges.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 6, 2:00 PM
Best SellerBusiness & Securities LawThe Contract Strategist's Guide to Complex Deal Drafting and Negotiations
Contract law can easily become routine - we all fall into ruts. Shake up your drafting and negotiating approaches with advice from fellow attorneys! This course is specifically designed for experienced practitioners to dive deeper into the intricacies of business contracts with guidance from seasoned attorneys. Our expert faculty will guide you through: The Power of Term Sheets, LOIs, and Meeting of the Minds: Pave the way to success by building a solid foundation of shared interests. Advanced Contract Drafting: Master the art of crafting precise, client-centric contracts. Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential liabilities hidden within seemingly innocuous clauses. Negotiation Tactics: Adopt new strategies for securing favorable terms and avoiding pitfalls. Facilitate Contracts With Government Entities: Get tips for meeting the enhanced compliance requirements. Guard Your Professional Reputation: Explore legal ethics dilemmas that land business attorneys in hot water. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills to protect your clients' interests - register today!
Live Online + OnDemandMay 15, 2:00 PM
Business & Securities LawPassthrough Perils in 2025: Navigating the New LLC Landscape
LLCs laws are changing, and cryptocurrencies and blockchain are disrupting businesses across all industries. Do you have the information to provide the most effective, up-to-the-minute advice? Hear the latest on LLC entity choice, formation, taxation, operation, and dissolution. Let us equip you with best practices for drafting and reviewing operating agreements. Register today! Hear about federal laws changing the way LLCs are used. Track key tax changes affecting LLC formation and operation. Address key operating challenges including data privacy and security. Let the latest case law inform your asset protection approaches. Come away with a list of recommended new OA changes to keep the LLC protected.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 2, 2:00 PM
Upcoming Nebraska CLE Courses
Stay ahead of the curve with NBI's upcoming Nebraska CLE courses, designed to provide you with the most current and relevant legal education. Our comprehensive selection of courses covers a wide range of topics, ensuring that you can find the perfect fit for your practice area and professional development needs. By enrolling in our upcoming courses, you can proactively meet your continuing education requirements while staying informed about the latest legal trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in Nebraska. NBI's experienced faculty and well-crafted course materials make it easy for you to enhance your legal knowledge and skills, ultimately benefiting your clients and your practice in the Cornhusker State.
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