THE COMPLETE LAWYER
On Demand Seminar
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$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  June 26, 2026

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

The Complete Lawyer

Answers to More Than 100 Questions in 12 Areas of Minnesota Law

Originally presented:  June 27, 2024     |     Course length:  6.0 hours

Newly Updated for 2024!
Get focused and practical advice designed to refresh and extend your understanding of common issues in 12 areas of law, including:

  • Elder Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 
  • Workers’ Compensation Law
  • Criminal Law and DUI
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Insurance
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Landlord-Tenant Law
  • Workplace Law
  • And More!


FREE for All Attendees!
All attendees will receive The Complete Lawyer’s Quick Answer Book, updated for 2024. It's a must-have, handy reference guide containing the answers, legal authority and commentary for the questions discussed at the course!

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION  (5 MINUTES)


Criminal Law and DUI  (30 MINUTES)

  • What should I do if I have been pulled over and I may have had too much to drink?
  • Is it legal to use cannabis while driving?
  • What do you do when a client calls you from jail?
  • And more 

– Nicole A. Kettwick


Motor Vehicle Accidents and Insurance  (30 MINUTES)

  • What are no-fault benefits and when do they apply?
  • What happens when a health insurance policy pays bills on behalf of an injured person with a bodily injury claim?
  • Can an injured person collect workers’ compensation benefits and file a bodily injury claim from the same car crash?
  • When is a person eligible for underinsured motorist benefits?
  • And more

– Racey J. Rodne


Bankruptcy Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • Should I choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
  • Are all my debts dischargeable in bankruptcy?
  • How often can I file bankruptcy?
  • What does it cost to file bankruptcy, and how can I pay a lawyer?
  • And more

– Ronald J. Lundquist


Landlord-Tenant Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • What should be included in a lease, and what cannot?
  • What are the rules for security deposits?
  • What actions are available to tenants if the landlord doesn’t maintain the property?
  • What is a UD/eviction and how does it work?
  • And more

– Kerri J. Nelson


Elder Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
  • How does someone access Medicare benefits?
  • I have heard that there is a “look back” period. What does that mean?
  • My dad was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Should my mother divorce him to protect her assets?
  • And more

– Terrie M. Lewis 


Alternative Dispute Resolution  (30 MINUTES)

  • What are the differences between facilitative, evaluative, and other forms of mediation?
  • If a mediator says they are a Rule 114 Neutral, what does that mean?
  • What’s the difference between arbitration and a lawsuit?
  • When can I appeal an arbitration decision?
  • And more

– Antone Melton-Meaux


Workers’ Compensation Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • What types of injuries are covered and not covered by workers’ compensation?
  • What benefits can I get if I’m hurt at work?
  • What happens if the insurance company stops paying my bills?
  • What can I do if my company says I can’t work there with my injuries?
  • And more

– Katie H. Storms


Intellectual Property Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • I’m starting a new business. Do I have to register a trademark to protect my business name?
  • Do I have to register a copyright to protect my creative work?
  • What copying is allowed under the fair use doctrine?
  • If I invent something at work, do I own the patent or does my company own it?
  • And more

– Laurie S. Young


Tax Controversy Issues  (30 MINUTES)

  • Can I discharge income taxes in bankruptcy?
  • Can I negotiate a payment plan with the IRS and the MDR?
  • Can I challenge the IRS’s decision to pursue me for unpaid taxes?
  • And more

– Benjamin A. Wagner


Workplace Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • Are any covenants not to compete enforceable after the MN and FTC bans? 
  • Can an employer require an employee to take a drug or alcohol test? What is the impact of the legalization of cannabis? 
  • What are the requirements of the new MN Earned Sick and Safe Time (“ESST”) law?
  • And more

– Steven A. Smith & Craig W. Trepanier


Consumer Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • I bought a used car, and it is a lemon. What can I do?
  • What can I do if there is something inaccurate on my credit report?
  • I took out an online payday loan and cannot afford to keep making payments. What can I do?
  • And more

– Carl E. Christensen


Residential Real Estate Law  (30 MINUTES)

  • What is title insurance, and do I need it?
  • Is there anything different about buying lake property?
  • What should I know before signing a listing agreement?
  • I don’t like the person who made a full-price offer on my house, or I changed my mind. Do I have to sell?
  • And more 

– Marvin A. Liszt

$295

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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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