Upcoming Nebraska CLE Courses

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  1. Finnegan is DEAD! A Walk Through a Fictional Probate Case
    Best SellerTrusts

    Finnegan 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
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  2. LLC Operating Agreements: Start to Finish
    Best SellerBusiness & Securities Law

    LLC 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
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  3. Using LLCs to Invest in Real Estate
    Best SellerBusiness & Securities Law

    Using 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
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  4. Special Needs Trusts: Attorney and Trustee Perspectives
    Best SellerTrusts

    Special 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
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  5. Trust and Probate Pain Points: A Technical Deep Dive
    Best SellerTrusts

    Trust 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
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  6. Passthrough Perils in 2025: Navigating the New LLC Landscape
    Business & Securities Law

    Passthrough 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
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  7. The Contract Strategist's Guide to Complex Deal Drafting and Negotiations
    Business & Securities Law

    The 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
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  8. Bylaw Basics: Nonprofit Governance Outlined
    Nonprofit Law

    Bylaw Basics: Nonprofit Governance Outlined

    What makes a nonprofit's bylaws effective and legally sound? This practical course provides clear guidance on crafting and reviewing nonprofit organizational documents: from organizational structure to internal controls. Learn to develop bylaws that protect an organization's mission, clarify leadership responsibilities, and ensure legal compliance - register today! Understand fundamental bylaw components. Identify potential governance risks. Outline the duties and powers of the board and officers. Set up meeting and voting procedures.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 14, 4:00 PM
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  9. The Nuts and Bolts of Hiring and Terminating Employees
    Best SellerLabor & Employment

    The Nuts and Bolts of Hiring and Terminating Employees

    What's the latest guidance concerning non-compete agreements? Who should conduct an internal investigation? How should employers respond to misconduct that isn't addressed by existing handbook policies? This legal program covers the basics of hiring, disciplining, and firing employees. You don't want to miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today! Prevent and handle common hiring discrimination issues with confidence. Get a practical introduction to the dos and don'ts of workplace investigations. Examine legal best practices for disciplining workers. Determine when and how to terminate an employment relationship. Uncover practical guidance for terminating workers on leave.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 12, 2:00 PM
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  10. Everyday Probate Disputes: Family Squabbles, Bickering Beneficiaries, Neglectful Executors, and More
    Best SellerTrusts

    Everyday Probate Disputes: Family Squabbles, Bickering Beneficiaries, Neglectful Executors, and More

    Handling probate cases sometimes feels like herding cats: beneficiaries fight over "unfair" distributions, lay executors mismanage estate assets, documents get lost and destroyed. This legal course is designed to help you tame the chaos. Come away with tips for speeding up the process, preventing interferences, and ensuring equitable distribution. Build your skills - register today! Explore seemingly minor conflicts that can drastically impact the efficiency of probate proceedings. Examine how estates are often mismanaged by family member executors (and what to do about it). Forestall common beneficiary complaints and prevent family feuds from derailing probate. Determine what to do with old debts and missing assets.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 20, 6:00 PM
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  11. Estate Planning for Dysfunctional Families
    Best SellerTrusts

    Estate Planning for Dysfunctional Families

    Understanding the law is essential for any good estate planner. But unearthing the dynamics of each client's family and tailoring the legal documents to their unique needs is what makes great estate planning advisers. This legal guide focuses on the many ways family dynamics can derail perfectly drafted estate plans and offers practical solutions for creating order amid conflict. Refine your skills - register today! Identify warning signs of family conflict in estate planning. Ensure ongoing protections with the right choice of personal representatives and trustees. Create robust estate planning documents that anticipate and minimize potential litigation. Discuss what tactics won't work without family cohesion. Tackle undue influence allegations in late-in-life marriages and caretaker relationships.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 13, 3:00 PM
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  12. Collection Law From Start to Finish
    Best SellerBankruptcy

    Collection Law From Start to Finish

    Staying in regulatory compliance while attempting to collect a debt has never been more important! In this comprehensive and critical guide, you'll walk step-by-step through the collection process, gain effective techniques AND ensure compliance. Get the fundamental tools you need to legally collect debt, locate assets, garnish wages, attach liens and more - ALL while remaining compliant under the CFPB and FDCPA. Register today for this timely program! Avoid the swarm of new penalties and lawsuits under the FDCPA. Add attorney's fees to collection matters without being sued. Steer clear of exposure to liability; know the FDCPA and recent changes. What type of property is subject to a lien? How do you attach a lien? Find out! Effectively locate assets, garnish accounts and attach liens. Understand how bankruptcy impacts collections.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 8, 2:00 PM
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  13. Tariff Tactics: Legal Strategies for Minimizing Duties
    Business & Securities LawFastTrack

    Tariff Tactics: Legal Strategies for Minimizing Duties

    In a world of rapidly-shifting trade policies and tariffs, businesses need sharp legal counsel to stay ahead of the game. This concise but informative program is your chance to become the trusted advisor that helps clients minimize tariff costs and optimize their global trade strategies. Arm yourself with practical knowledge and actionable strategies that will set your clients on the path to savings. Register today! Avoid unnecessary duties with precise goods valuation and correct tariff classifications. Help clients renegotiate contracts to absorb tariff costs and protect margins. Leverage drawback claims and navigate customs protests to recover duties.

    Live Online + OnDemandApr 30, 6:00 PM
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  14. Leveraging the Power of Trusts in Medicaid and Disability Planning
    Elder Law

    Leveraging the Power of Trusts in Medicaid and Disability Planning

    Medicaid planning is complex, and specialized trusts can help clients fulfill requirements to fund nursing home care without leaving their family in financial distress. This legal guide offers sample drafting language and expert advice on preserving benefits, maximizing asset protection, and preventing tax disasters. Refine your skills - enroll today! Improve your client intake to determine when a trust is prudent and beneficial. Draft better Medicaid trusts with sample provisions and language advice for specific scenarios. Refine your post-drafting practices to improve the effectiveness of trusts. Ensure meticulous tax reporting and distributions control in every trust. Discover how to make last-minute adjustments when nursing home need is urgent. Tackle practice-specific legal ethics issues and adopt best practices.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 23, 2:00 PM
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  15. Pesky (and Expensive) Employment Document Errors You Can't Afford to Make
    Labor & Employment

    Pesky (and Expensive) Employment Document Errors You Can't Afford to Make

    Legal fees and fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage - this represents just a fraction of the consequences that can stem from errors in employment documentation. Can you afford to take that risk? Fear not: in this practical course, our expert practitioners reveal actionable insights for preventing and addressing sticky employment documentation mistakes. Act now - register today! Prevent common job description errors that open legal doors. Avoid employment contract mistakes that could put you on thin ice. Steer clear of legal pits in employee handbook policies. Navigate the legal quagmire of investigation reports with confidence. Avert legal landmines in discipline and termination documentation.

    Live Online + OnDemandMay 21, 2:00 PM
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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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