MCLE ThisWeek Podcast

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE │ New England)
MCLE ThisWeek Podcast

CLE on the go; presented by MCLE │ New England in Boston, Massachusetts. Revamped for 2025! Original episodes on engaging topics that impact YOUR life as a lawyer.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    For Employers: Is Your Plan Compliant and What Is Your Liability if It Is Not?

    The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) ensures mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated no less favorably than medical/surgical benefits in group health plans. Employers must ensure compliance with parity rules, which regulate copayments, deductibles, visit limits, prior authorizations, and medical necessity criteria.

    12 min

  2. DEC 6

    What Happens if I Have to Change My Form of Entity?

    When circumstances change, so might the needs of a business—including its form of entity. This episode explores the critical considerations for transitioning between entity types, such as shifting from an LLC to a corporation to attract venture capital, restructuring to share equity, or addressing tax strategies for early losses. Gain insights into the key factors and drafting decisions that can guide clients through this complex process.

    19 min

  3. NOV 29

    Caselaw on True Threats Before Counterman

    In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Counterman v. Colorado, overturning a stalking conviction based on hundreds of Facebook messages sent to a local female musician. The Court found that Colorado’s stalking statute, which used an objective standard for threatening communications, violated constitutional free speech protections. It held that the government must prove the defendant’s subjective intent to threaten, requiring at least a reckless mental state for a criminal conviction based on speech. The decision marked a significant shift in the law surrounding “true threats,” an exception to First Amendment protections.

    11 min

  4. NOV 21

    What is Happening with AI in the Courts

    The legal professional stands at the threshold of a new age brought on by the development and introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications that promise to revolutionize the practice of law. Much has been said by practitioners, technology consultants, and legal pundits about the implications of AI for the practice of law, but what do the courts think? This moderated, one-hour program offers the perspectives of three sitting Massachusetts state court judges as to how AI is impacting, and is likely to impact, the operations of our state courts now and in the foreseeable future.

    21 min

  5. NOV 14

    Trustees 101: Basics of Trustee Roles, Powers, and Property Authority

    Over the last 50 years, it’s become common for real estate and estate planning clients to hold title to property in trust. However, varied trust forms and the reliance on trustee certificates rather than full trust documents can create title issues, especially when original trustees have passed away or become incompetent. This podcast explores common title issues in trust-held properties, why they arise, and how to resolve them for seamless conveyance of trust property.

    18 min

  6. NOV 7

    Balancing Advocacy and Effective Communication While Maintaining the Spirit of Civility

    This episode focuses on the delicate balance between vigorous advocacy and maintaining clear, respectful communication in legal practice when representing a wronged spouse. It explores techniques for presenting strong arguments while upholding professionalism and civility, both in and out of the courtroom. Attendees will learn strategies for managing high-stakes interactions, defusing conflicts, and fostering constructive dialogue with clients, opposing counsel, and the court—all while preserving the integrity of the legal process.

    18 min

  7. OCT 31

    Title Search and Attorney’s Title Review

    Happy Halloween from MCLE! Dive into the critical skills needed for effective title examination and attorney review in real estate transactions. This episode explores the ins and outs of conducting a thorough title search, analyzing title reports, curing title issues, and understanding key underwriting requirements.

    14 min

  8. OCT 24

    More About Generative Artificial Intelligence

    Ever since ChatGPT made its debut in November 2022, the world has been abuzz about artificial intelligence (AI). In this episode, we discuss and demonstrate some AI built into tools that you may already have, plus some that can be useful right away. While keeping ethics, IP, security, and robot overlords in mind, how can AI help you to get things done faster? Join the Director of the North Carolina Bar Association Center for Practice Management, Catherine Sanders Reach, and author of the new Legal Mind AI blog and Practice Management Advisor for the Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program, Julie A. Bays, as we explore practical and strategic uses of AI in your practice.

    22 min
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CLE on the go; presented by MCLE │ New England in Boston, Massachusetts. Revamped for 2025! Original episodes on engaging topics that impact YOUR life as a lawyer.

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  • Creator
    Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE │ New England)
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2019-2025 MCLE, Inc.
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    MCLE ThisWeek Podcast

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