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ABA Institution - Recognition

Thomas Jefferson School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the American Association of Law Schools.

The ABA Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has adopted a statement that no post J.D. or other graduate program is a substitute for the J.D. and should not be considered the equivalent of the J.D. for bar admission purposes. Students participating in an LL.M. are advised that an LL.M. does not prepare or qualify its students to engage in the practice of law; that the LL.M. is not intended to qualify students to take a bar examination. Because each State or Dependency (Puerto Rico, USVI, Guam, etc) has its own Bar admission requirements, contact the relevant State or Dependency Bar regarding any questions that you may have regarding its requirements to sit for its bar examination.

Other Recognitions Internationally

The program is accredited by the American Academy of Financial Management™ (AAFM). Graduates of specific concentrations will be eligible, without further course work and examination, board certification or professional designation depending on courses completed. AAFM is a professional association member of The AACSB International and ACBSP Accreditation Agencies with which it has a global cross recognition agreement.

The e-commerce courses are recognized by the International Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants (ICECC). Graduates of the e-commerce concentration may waive* into, without further course work, the professional certifications related to their coursework.

The program is recognized by the International Compliance Association (ICA) and partners in offering certain professional certifications. ICA is a recognized global professional body by regulators for certification in anti money laundering and in financial crimes.

* Certifying boards and professional associations generally require an extensive application process. Please contact them directly regarding requirements and procedure.

History of Accreditation of This LLM Program:

The Diamond Graduate Law Program was evaluated and reviewed by the: ABA AND SACS in 1998, ABA in 2000, by SACS in 2003, and ABA AND AALS in 2004. For the last 8 years, the LLM program has run without objection offering law and taxation courses and degrees. This program was approved for JSD Doctor of Juridical Science most recently in 2005-6. The Diamond Law School Courses and Degree Program founded by Prof. William Byrnes, Esq. has operated in conjunction with the St. Thomas University School of Law from 2000-2006. FROM 1998 - 2000 the Diamond Graduate Program was run in alliance with REGENT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW.

Website and Copyrights

This Website and content is governed under general common and federal copyright laws in the USA with other applications and protections through GATT, WIPO and UN protections. IBS, LLC of Louisiana owns and manages this website and its content. Any other authors or contributors to the content of this website have given permission for content use. If any information should be deleted or enhanced, you have a duty to notify the LLMprogram.org website, IBS, LLC and its Registered agent immediately. After confirmed notification of the website and agent, we will attempt to respond as soon as possible.

Trademarks

Trademarks of the Diamond Graduate School of Law and other trademarks herein are registered and owned by their respective owners.

Registered Agent

To contact the legal agent, please send mail to:

Diamond Graduate Law Program
Attention Prof. William Byrnes
General Counsels Office
6885 SW 58TH PLACE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA USA
33143

info at - llmprogram.org or hit the contact link

Website Concerns.
IBS, LLC International Board of Standards
G. Mentz, Esq.
245 Glendale-Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
504-495-1748
info at – gmentz.com

Limitation of Liability

The LLM Program's liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with a student in any way related to courses, classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and fees paid by the student to the LLM Program for those classes or programs. In no event shall the LLM Program be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

Can transcripts be released without a student’s consent?

Under usual circumstances, no. This is in compliance with Public Law 93-380, “The Family Rights and Privacy Act.” However, if a subpoena is issued, the Office of the Registrar is required to comply.

Directory Information Policy

Basic Directory information is not subject to privacy. The LLM Program designates the following items as directory information: Student’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees, diploma's, certifications, and awards received, and the previous educational institutions attended by the student.


“IBS, LLC” Privacy Statement “IBS, LLC” is highly sensitive to the privacy interests of members and believes that the protection of those interests is one of its most significant responsibilities. In acknowledgment of its obligations, “IBS, LLC” has adopted the following Privacy Policy applicable to information about applicants that it acquires in the course of its business:
1. Acquisition of Information. We do not acquire any more information about applicants than is required by law or is otherwise necessary to provide a high level of service efficiently and securely. 2. Our Legal Agreementz/Alliances and Privacy. We train all of our employees about the importance of privacy. (Any privacy act issues are applied to the university or college that manages that specific information). We give access to information about applicants only to those agents who require it to perform their jobs for you. If St. Thomas or any other party has legal obligations of management of your student information, that is their responsibility and IBS, LLC has NO Liability for a 3rd party that holds your information as per your contract or permission with them 3. Security Measures. We make access to information subject to protected and technological controls, consistent with legal requirements and the demands of applicant and candidate services. 4. Disclosure to Third Parties. We may provide individually-identifiable information and “Directory Information” about consumers to third parties only if we are compelled to do so by order of a duly-empowered authority, or we have the express permission of the applicant, or it is necessary to process transactions and provide our services. 5. Privacy and Our Business Partners. When we make our technology or services available to business partners, we will not share with them any more applicant information than is necessary, and we will make every reasonable effort to assure, by contract or otherwise, that they use information and services in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy. Questions. If you have questions about this privacy policy, please send an e-mail to info @ llmprogram.org

IBS LLC - General Counsel
245 Glendale Dr, Metairie, LA 70001


1) PURPOSE
www.llmprogram.org (IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG ) is is specifically a board of standards that is in the business of granting membership and board certification to Financial Professionals, Tax Professionals, Wealth Management Professionals, and Financial Industry Professionals, or Project Management professionals. IBS, LLC and The www.llmprogram.org has partnered in alliance with companies to provide education and training that leads to application for board certification from professional bodies. This alliance or partnership is merely the outsourcing of education. www.llmprogram.org has created the following programs under which individuals may become certified. These are: the IBS, LLC, AAFM, CEC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG - (supplemental programs may be added, altered, deleted, substituted or otherwise changed from time to time, and the inclusion here is not an agreement to continue to provide, or otherwise support such programs.)


2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 PROGRAM means any one or all of the certification programs offered by www.llmprogram.org under this IBS, LLC, AAFM, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Certification Agreement (Agreement)

2.2 Trademarks and MARKS include but are not limited to the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG, or AAFM, or CEC marks, corporate identities, and logos or any additional mark, which IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG , from time to time, may offer.

2.3 LICENSED SERVICES means the selling, offering, or providing in any manor, administration, or pre- and post-sales service and support of www.llmprogram.org's programs that correspond with the Program or Programs(s) successfully completed by the participant. This agreement includes any courseware or courses or exams, which IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG now offers, or may ever offer.
LICENSED SERVICES additionally means administering the overall project of developing, deploying, and managing an Internet or intranet site. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Program may include but is not limited to third party training, products and/or certifications, aspects of which are beyond the control of www.llmprogram.org. or IBS, LLC

2.4 IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Endorsed Training Provider (IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG ) means any organization that has been approved by www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC as an authorized education provider facility. Specifically AAFM, CEC, IPMC or Compliance Association, alliance colleges and universities, or any other selected but not endorsed coursework.

3 CERTIFICATION
YOUR Program board certification is based on successful completion of courses, assessment, portfolio review, and/or testing and following the requirements in the current or future Program as may be disclosed. www.llmprogram.org may change at any time the requirements or cost for taking, obtaining or maintaining any Program, any course, any board certification, charter, membership or certification. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC HAS THE RIGHT NOT TO GRANT OR RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION IF www.llmprogram.org REASONABLY DETERMINES IN GOOD FAITH THAT YOUR CERTIFICATION OR USE OF THE CORRESPONDING MARKS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC. THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES TO ANY AND ALL PROGRAMS or Certification COMPLETED or received BY YOU.

*At this time, the IBS, LLC, and LLM program will not offer any degree or diploma in the United States or Territories until further notice. The LLM Program offered courses that led to degrees for 8 years through its relationship with St. Thomas University, but has now received permission to separate from the non-profit St. Thomas. Existing students enrolled prior to that separation may have rights against St. Thomas to receive a degree from their institutions. Please consult with St. Thomas’s legal counsel with regard to their obligations of granting a degree. The IBS, LLC and the LLM program are in negotiations with several degree granting institutions at this time for re-domicile and re-affiliation purposes.


4 USE OF LICENSE
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and your meeting the good standing requirements for education or certification, www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC grants to YOU a non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use the MARKS relating to the Program certification YOU have earned and been granted after your accepted application. YOU may use the MARKS on such promotional display and advertising materials as may, in YOUR judgment, promote the LICENSE as long as it is legal, ethical and approved by the governmental authorities or private authorities in your jurisdiction. YOU may not use the MARKS or claim to be certified in the Program unless YOU have completed the Program certification requirements and have been notified by www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC in writing that YOU have achieved certification status for that particular Program. YOU agree to cease using the marks immediately upon notification by IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG to do so. Further, the mark or marks are for use by individuals and not for companies or entities unless specifically authorized.

5 LENGTH OF TERM AND TERMINATION

5.1 Term. This Agreement is effective with YOUR reading anything on this website or agreeing to the electronic acknowledgment at the end of the agreement. IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG obligation to perform, and YOUR ability to use the marks, and certification status will begin on the date YOU receive written notice from www.llmprogram.org or affiliated organization such as AAFM or CEC that YOU have met all the requirements necessary to receive YOUR particular Program certification.

5.2. THIS AGREEMENT does not obligate IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG TO COMPLY OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE SERVICE UNTIL www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC or affiliated organization HAS NOTIFIED YOU IN WRITING THAT ALL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET. YOU must communicate YOUR acceptance of these terms by submitting an electronic form or any email to us by affixing your digital signature or any mark or letters of identification on any communication to us.

5.3 The IBS, LLC or LLM program may terminate this Agreement without cause for any or no reason by giving thirty (30) days or more prior written notice to the other party unless you have a superseding agreement regarding your courses, tuition, or other due payments as per your contractual agreement with any parties. The termination will not relieve YOU from YOUR obligations to IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG to pay tuition for any amount of time you have been enrolled, protect it services, marks, proprietary information, or for YOU to otherwise perform under this agreement. Termination by www.llmprogram.org is without prejudice to any rights it may have under this Agreement. In addition IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG may cancel any agreement or obligations if YOU fail to perform any of YOUR obligations under this Agreement; and/or if YOU use the copyrights or marks without complying with the requirements under this agreement.

5.4 In the event of a Default, www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC may give YOU written notice of termination of this Agreement after you have requested a written termination or release [ www.llmprogram.org may immediately terminate this Agreement at any time] by may exclude any portion of the agreement and apply that portion of the agreement to you the user.

5.5 Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, YOU must immediately cease the use of the MARKS specifically IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG and IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG International Business School GAM Certification Board. Upon termination, all rights granted under this Agreement to YOU will cease, including any rights to represent your former or current status within any IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG programs or certification programs.

6 CONDUCT
YOU agree to conduct business in a manner, which reflects favorably at all times on the programs and reputation of www.llmprogram.org or IBS, LLC. YOU agree to not misrepresent YOUR certification status or enrollment status or YOUR level of skill and knowledge related to this or any affiliated program. The www.llmprogram.org and IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG certification do not warranty or guarantee the level of skill or knowledge of an individual. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG holder has only satisfied the requirements of the www.llmprogram.org or certification program and the individual may or may not be competent in any given task or position. Ultimately, the employee or contractor who holds or does not hold board certification must prove him or herself in her position. If that person contracts for performance, that person has legally bound themselves to perform based on their own skill and knowledge. The www.llmprogram.org and IBS, LLC

7 OWNERSHIP
IBS, LLC and the www.llmprogram.org owns and retains all title and ownership of all intellectual property rights in its courses, materials, products or marks unless otherwise notified by another party and an express agreement is made. No title to or ownership of the MARKS, copyrights, proprietary technology or Confidential Information (as defined below) is transferred to YOU whatsoever.

8 GENERAL PROVISIONS
IBS, LLC and The www.llmprogram.org retains all rights not expressly conveyed to YOU by this Agreement. YOU agree that the copyrights, marks and goodwill associated with those marks exclusively inure to the benefit of, and belong to: The IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org. YOU have no rights of any kind whatsoever with respect to the content, copyrights, materials, curriculum, or MARKS licensed under this Agreement except to the extent of the license granted in this Agreement. Unless otherwise notified, any professor or faculty who contributes work, materials, content, names, biographies, course content or any content to this IBS, LLC or llmprogram.org program grants perpetual rights of use to this program. Posted 1-1-06. After one year, no person may make any claim regarding contributions of content or copyrights to this IBS, LLC or LLMprogram online law educational program.

YOU agree not to file any new state or federal copyright, trademark, collective mark, service mark, certification mark, domain name, patent, and/or trade name application(s), in any class and in any Country, for any trademark, IP, collective mark, service mark, certification mark, copyright, and/or trade name that, in IBS, LLC and the www.llmprogram.org's opinion, is the same as, similar to, or that contains, in whole or in part, any or all of www.llmprogram.org's trade names, trademarks, IP, copyrights, collective marks, service marks, and/or certification marks, including, without limitation, theTrademarks IP, Intellectual property, or MARKS licensed under this agreement. This section shall remain in effect after termination of the agreement.
YOU agree to assist www.llmprogram.org, to the extent reasonably necessary and at www.llmprogram.org's or your expense (at IBS, LLC’s election) , to protect or to obtain protection for any of IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org's rights to the Copyrights, IP, content, and MARKS. In addition, if at any time IBS, LLC or The www.llmprogram.org requests that YOU discontinue using the Content, copyrights, or trademarks, or MARKS and/or substitute using a new or different mark, YOU will immediately cease use of the Content, copyrights, or trademarks, or MARKS and cooperate fully with www.llmprogram.org to ensure all legal obligations have been met with regards to use of any marks, IP or Intellectual Property, Content, copyrights, or trademarks.

YOU agree to indemnify and hold IBS, LLC or The www.llmprogram.org harmless against any loss, liability, damage, cost or expense (arising out of any damage or suits made against www.llmprogram.org (i) by reason of YOUR performance or non-performance under this Agreement; (ii) arising out of YOUR use of the MARKS in any manner whatsoever except in the form expressly licensed under this Agreement.
The IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org reserves the right to revise the terms of this Agreement from time to time. In the event of a revision, you agree to be held to these terms.

Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement will in all respects be governed by the laws of the United States and venue of any actions will be proper either in the courts of the State of Louisiana or specifically the eastern district of Louisiana federal courts or the State Courts of Jefferson Parish Louisiana upon election by the Managing Partner or Owners of the IBS, LLC and The LLM


Program.

Non-Waiver
No waiver of any right or remedy on one occasion by either party will be deemed a waiver of such right or remedy on any other occasion.

Assignment and Transfer
Neither this Agreement nor any of YOUR rights or obligations arising under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred. YOU may not transfer YOUR program certification or affiliation to another person or entity.

Independent Contractors
YOU acknowledge that YOU and The IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org are independent agents and YOU agree that YOU will not represent YOURSELF as an employee, agent, or legal representative of the IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org. In no event shall YOU have any right to make any representation, warranty or promise on behalf of IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG .

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT. YOU specifically agree as part of this agreement to retain in confidence all information and know-how transmitted to YOU by IBS, LLC or the www.llmprogram.org the "Confidential Information". Confidential information specifically includes but is not necessarily limited to trade secrets, course information, materials information, company strategy, examination questions, process of certification and materials provided by IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org org or affiliated education providers which may not be disclosed or discussed in any portion with others, or posted or published in any way or any forum or through any medium whatsoever or in any manner disclosed either orally, through notes or transmitted electronically in any way or forum or in any way whatsoever. YOU shall also have the obligation to maintain the Confidential Information that YOU received in any manner from any another party that is the Confidential Information of IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org. including certification methodology, examination questions and materials. YOU shall be obligated to notify www.llmprogram.org of the receipt of such Confidential Information within 24 hours of receipt. The failure to fully comply with these provisions shall be deemed to be a default of this agreement, and may subject the offender to immediate termination of certification, lawsuit, or any other default provisions under this agreement.
You acknowledge that monetary damages may not be sufficient remedy for unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information and that IBS, LLC or The www.llmprogram.org shall be entitled, without posting of bond or proof of actual damages and without waiving any other rights or remedies, to such injunctive or equitable relief as may be deemed proper by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitration or mediation or our legal representative. Nothing herein shall prohibit IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org from seeking civil recovery and/or criminal sanctions for dissemination or disclosure of its proprietary and/or Confidential Information or for using our copyrights, marks or IP. Your obligation of confidentiality under this agreement shall survive the termination or default under expiration of this agreement.


Modifications

Any modifications by anyone except for IBS, LLC or LLM program director to the typewritten face of this Agreement will render it null and void. This Agreement will not be supplemented or modified by any course of dealing or usage of trade. Any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by IBS, LLC or LLM Program’s Director W. Byrnes, IV.

Attorney Fees and Costs

YOU agree that in the event legal action is required by IBS, LLC or The www.llmprogram.org to enforce compliance with this agreement YOU shall be responsible for all attorney fees and costs necessary to enforce the agreement.
THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTIBILITY, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE AND NO WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE TRAINING, Education, Degrees, Copyrights, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, PROGRAM, MARKS, OR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG , IBS, or The Institute of IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG International Business School GAM Certification Board.
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IBS, LLC and The www.llmprogram.org© Web Site User Agreement and Contract

The IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org Web Sites and related Internet properties, hereafter (the "Sites"), are an online information service provided by The IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org or affiliated and recognized party, hereafter, subject to your compliance with the disclaimers, terms, and conditions set forth below and throughout this document. ©

PLEASE STUDY AND READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU AND YOUR PRINCIPAL and any other party who you communicate with AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU MAY NOT AND SHALL NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE. www.llmprogram.org or affiliated sites and IBS, LLC or LLMprogram.org may MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME, AND SUCH MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ELECTRONIC POSTING OF THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT ON THE SITE. YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENT UPON VIEWING or reviewing THE SITE TO BE AWARE OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS AND YOUR CONTINUED ACCESS OR USE OF THE SITE SHALL BE DEEMED YOUR CONCLUSIVE AND KNOWING ACCEPTANCE OF THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT. BY VIEWING THIS SITE YOU SUBMIT THAT THE TERMS ARE CLEAR AND NOT VAGUE. MOREOVER, BY ACCESSING THIS SITE, YOU SUBJECT YOURSELF TO THE FORUM AND JURISDICTION OF THE IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org ADMINISTRATIVE AREA WHICH IS PRESENTLY THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA IN THE FEDERAL ZONE or courts of Louisiana or State Courts of Jefferson Parish Louisiana.

l) Educational Licenses, Accreditation, and State Sanction.
The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG does not claim to be a college or university nor does it claim accreditation from any 501 bodies, state, or federal government agency or body. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG is not a 501c3 organization and never has claimed to be a tax free or charitable entity. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG may engage in business with charitable organizations or Degree Granting Institutions or form alliances with charities that operate under 501 but the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG operates as a responsible, growing, proprietary, growth oriented, and profit oriented association and company. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG is an independent authority similar to other American Associations. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG grants certificates, certifications, marks, designations, trademark use, and charters much like hundreds of other legal educational and recognition institutes or associations in the United States. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG strictly follows the criteria of the Ibanez Federal Court decision and dicta in the United States. We encourage all members and certified members to meet all requirements for education, experience, testing, ethics, and continuing education. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG licenses its marks, board certificatiosn, and logos to others who have met the requirements of the Board. The marks are generally licensed to individuals. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG will license the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG and other marks and logos to companies, universities, or other uses upon the consent of IBS, LLC’s board. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG outsourses to other companies for training and education that is provided online and onsite. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG does not collect money for the courses or enter into a contract with the student. The IBS, LLC executive training and certification does collect money, teach courses and grant certification. The company providing the degree or diploma education and training is simply using our site as a distribution point. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG may receive a referral fee, rebate, revenue share, or other payments for providing the website that afforded the sale of the course or service to the affiliated customer. In sum, you accept that the IBS, LLC and LLM Program.org are not responsible for the performance of any education or training contract. We do not hold any of your private information that you submitted to the training, course, or education provider although directory infomation may be exchanged. This information is limited to email address, phone number, name, employer, educational degrees and background. Other information, you must provide to the educational affiliate or alliance. Initial applications and queries may be forwarded to any party from our organization for review. Corporate training is NOT governed by the Privacy Act.

As online Graduate Law and Corporate Tax and Finance Training and Certification Programs are a relatively new field, it is impossible for any association to have been in this field for any significant length of time. With this in mind, new and growing fields of study, education, and practice should be given the opportunity to grow and flourish without government interference. IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG claims no government sanction or alliance. IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has formed legal relationships with professors, college organizations, degree granting instititions, university groups and independent training associations and facilities. As accreditation is generally not operated by any government body, The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG is self governing and our members and certified members are self governing through our regulations, ethics, and continuing education, and standards much like financial planners.
The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG is not in the business of accreditation of colleges universities or schools. Call the ABA or AALS if you desire accreditation or call the Department of Education.
1. Intellectual Property, Copyright, Licenses and Idea Submissions.
Global, Domestic and International copyright and trademark laws protect the entire contents of the Site. The owners of the intellectual property, copyrights and trademarks are The IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org, its affiliates or other third party licensors. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, COPY, REPRODUCE, REPUBLISH, UPLOAD, ALTER, CHANGE, VANDALIZE, DISCREDIT, POST, TRANSMIT, Discredit, OR DISTRIBUTE, IN ANY MANNER, THE MATERIAL ON THE SITE, INCLUDING TEXT, GRAPHICS, CODE AND/OR SOFTWARE. You may print and download portions of material from the different areas of the Site solely for your own non-commercial use provided that you agree not to change or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials.
The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has been using and reserves the right to use the terms IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Diamond Graduate Program, Diamond Graduate Law Program, Online LLM Program, Online LLM, Executive Graduate LLM and Professional Graduate LLM, Walter and Dorothy Diamond Law or Graduate Law Program, or Graduate LLM program in Taxation.. We were using all of these terms in written form in commerce before anyone in the United States. We have coyprights, trademarks, and other Common Law protections on all of these marks, designations, IP, Copyrights, and terms of art.
With regard to all submitted and used content and information such as articles or materials or original works, you agree to grant to IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, sub-licensable, perpetual license, with the right to sub-license, to reproduce, distribute, transmit, create derivative works of, publicly display and publicly perform any materials and other information (including, without limitation, ideas submitted or used by us for new or improved products and services materials, copyrights, articles, papers, digital works, logos, biographies, or any copyrightable or trademarkable work) you submit to any areas of the Site (such as bulletin boards, courses, to the director, to the LLMprogram.org , to forums and newsgroups) or by e-mail to IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org by any and all means and in any media now known or hereafter developed. You also grant to IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org the right to use your name in connection with the submitted materials and other information as well as in connection with all advertising, marketing and promotional material related thereto. You agree that you shall have no recourse against www.llmprogram.org for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your communications to IBS, LLC, or www.llmprogram.org. If you believe that content appearing on the Site constitutes copyright infringement of another party's rights, please contact us in writing where Prof. Byrnes and Prof. Mentz are duly notified.

2. Trademarks.
Web Design, and/or any other names of www.llmprogram.org or its Web sites, publications, products, content or services referenced herein or on the Site are the exclusive trademarks or service marks of www.llmprogram.org, including the "look" and "feel" of the Site, www.llmprogram.org's color combinations, layout, and all other graphical elements. Be very careful because all of the marks are protected on the Federal Common Law Level and many marks have special registrations with states such as California, New York, and Texas. Any use of www.llmprogram.org's trademarks is strictly prohibited without the express permission from www.llmprogram.org. Other product and company names mentioned in the Site may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Further, all significant marks are protected throughout the US by Federal Application and with certain International Treaties and Laws. The IBS, LLC and LLM Program and Specifically the IBS, LLC owns the LLM Designation LLM Designation stands for Legum Magister LLM or LM or MLM

3. Use of the Site.
You understand that, except for information, products or services clearly identified as being supplied by IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org , The IBS or LLMprogram does not operate, control or endorse any information, products or services on the Internet in any way. Except for IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org identified information, products or services, all information, products and services offered through the Site or on the Internet generally are offered by third parties that are not affiliated with www.llmprogram.org. You also understand that IBS, LLC or The www.llmprogram.org cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files, products, or information available for downloading through the Site will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses, hack daddies, beetles, keyloggers, or any debilitating creepy software latent or hidden activity or other code that may manifest contaminating or destructive properties. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures, virus software, firewalls, and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output upload and download, and for maintaining a means external to the Site for the reconstruction of any lost or impaired data.
In connection with your use of the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Site, you agree you will not:

a) Transmit any message, information, data, text, software or images, or other content ("Material") that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, dirty, racist, piggish, vulgar, obscene, libelous, or otherwise objectionable that may invade another's right of privacy, serenity, or publicity;
b) Impersonate any person or entity, including but not limited to, an IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org official or agent, owner, faculty, staff, forum leader, guide or host or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity or the IBS, LLC or LLMprogram.org ;
c) Post or transmit any Material that you do not have a right to reproduce, display or transmit under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships (such as nondisclosure or secret or private agreements);
d) Post or transmit any Material that contains a virus, problem, Trojan, doodle bug, infectious, or corrupted data or charge or impulse;
e) Delete any author attributions, legal notices or proprietary designations or labels that you upload to any communication feature for use in any way or in a public way;
f) Use the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG 's Site's communication features in a manner that adversely affects the availability of its resources to other users (e.g., excessive shouting, use of all caps, or flooding continuous posting of repetitive text);
g) Post or transmit any unsolicited or "non-consideration" advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail", "spam,""chain letters," Links, "pyramid schemes" or any other form of solicitation or any non-resume information such as opinions or notices, commercial or otherwise;
h) Violate any applicable city, local, state, national or international law;
i) Upload or transmit any Material that infringes any patent, IP, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights of any party;
j) Delete or revise any Material posted by any other person or entity; or
k) Manipulate or otherwise display this Site in any way by using framing or similar navigational technology or use any content from this site on another site without express permission from Prof. Byrnes or Prof. Mentz.
l) Use or misuse without consent from Prof. Byrnes or Prof. Mentz: the logo, marks, endorsement, designation, copyrights, content, IP, or distinction.
l) Steal or appropriate IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG content or text for use in a similar web site or marketing or promotional material.

YOU TAKE ON AND ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND THE INTERNET. The IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org PROVIDES THE SITE AND RELATED INFORMATION "AS IS" AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT, OR THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) WITH REGARD TO THE SERVICE, ANY STUFF OR MERCHANDISE INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY, AND IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY COST OR DAMAGE ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY SUCH Action or TRANSACTION. IT IS SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS AND USEFULNESS OF ALL OPINIONS, ADVICE, Content, SERVICES, MERCHANDISE AND OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE Website or SERVICE OR ON THE INTERNET GENERALLY.
YOU UNDERSTAND FURTHER THAT THE INTERNET CONTAINS UNEDITED MATERIALS SOME OF WHICH ARE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT OR MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO YOU. YOU ACCESS SUCH MATERIALS AT YOUR RISK. The IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org HAS NO CONTROL OVER AND ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SUCH MATERIALS. IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG may have banners or advertising on its site of which it has no control over the content of the banner or advertisement. Please notify the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG if any content on the site is vulgar or explicit in nature.


LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL The IBS, LLC or The www.llmprogram.org BE LIABLE FOR (I) ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE Website or SERVICE, OR ANY INFORMATION, OR TRANSACTIONS PROVIDED ON THE SERVICE, OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICE, OR ANY DELAY OF SUCH INFORMATION OR SERVICE. EVEN IF The IBS, LLC or .llmprogram.org OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (II) ANY CLAIM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE SERVICE AND/OR MATERIALS OR INFORMATION DOWNLOADED THROUGH THE SERVICE. The IBS, LLC and www.llmprogram.org'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

4. Equipment.
You shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all telephone, web, internet, computers and hardware and other equipment needed for access to and use of the Site and all charges related thereto.

5. Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless The IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org, its officers, managers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to the Site from and against all losses (mental, emotional, computer, or physical), expenses, damages and costs, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, worms, viri, virus, Trojans, including attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or your use and access of the Site.

6. Third Party Rights.
The provisions of paragraphs 3 (Use of the Site), and 5 (Indemnification) are for the benefit of IBS, LLC and The www.llmprogram.org and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers, and any third party information providers to the Site. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf.

7.Term; Termination.
The IBS, LLC or LLMprogram.org may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason and enhance the agreement in our favor. The provisions of paragraphs I (sanction disclaimer, accreditation disclaimer), 1 (Copyright, Licenses and Idea Submissions), 3 (Use of the Site), 5 (Indemnification), 6 (Third Party Rights) and 11 (Miscellaneous) or offer and acceptance info or jurisdiction and venue agreements shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

8. Special Admonitions for International Use.
Recognizing the global nature of the Internet, you agree to comply with all local rules including, without limitation, rules about the Internet, data, e-mail, or privacy. Specifically, you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which you reside.

9. Dealings with Third Parties.
Your participation, correspondence or business dealings with any third party found on or through the Site, regarding the payment and delivery of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such third party. You agree that IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage or other matters of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings. The IBS, LLC is the owner of this domain and content of the site and has full rights against any party who uses the content without permission or represents the site, IBS, LC or LLMprogram.org without the IBS, LLC express permission from Prof. Mentz and Prof. Byrnes. Any clause in the agreement will survive any other part that is not legal or terminated. Privacy rights are not provided to any viewer of this site. Any communication to us can be used by IBS, LLC or LLMProgram as it sees fit. For any degree granting program, that information will be subject to the supervision of the degree granting organization.

10. Links.
The Site may provide, or third parties may provide, links to non-www.llmprogram.org Internet World Wide Web sites or resources. Because IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org has no control over such sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse or verify the truth of, and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that the IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org shall not be responsible or liable or fraud, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource.

11. Miscellaneous.
This Agreement shall all be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana or the federal eastern district of Louisiana applicable to agreements made and to be performed in Louisiana. You agree that any legal action or proceeding between IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org and you for any purpose concerning this Agreement or the parties' obligations hereunder shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in the county/parish of Jefferson, state of Louisiana or in the federal courts in Orleans county/parish in New Orleans Louisiana.

Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the Site, IBS, LLC or LLMprogram.org must be commenced within 5 minutes in your time zone after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action is barred. IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org's failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any provision or right. Neither the course of conduct between the parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of this Agreement. The IBS, LLC or www.llmprogram.org may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice or disclosure to you. You must notify the site, registered agent and receive confirmation before taking any action and allow 50 years for IBS, LLC, or the LLM program to repair any problem or issue before you may take further action. This clause survives any termination of voided parts of this agreement.

The offers made here apply to viewership, membership or affiliated parties, or anybody who knows about the LLMprogram.org only. Distinction and Designations are contingent upon education, experience, ethics agreement, prior or future testing, and continued education and good standing. Naturally, a person must pay for courses, tuition, registration and membership before applying for certification, distinction, designation, or fellow status.


Certification: Acceptance is made when candidates have paid and the money has been deposited into the IBS, LLC or designated LLM program.org account. There is no guarantee of certification as the board must approve your recognition. Your money will be returned (excluding the processing fee of $25 dollars) if you cannot, will not, or are incapable of satisfying the standards and qualifications of certification.
With regard to certification, IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG certifications, charters, and licenses are awarded and retained on a yearly basis contingent upon a members good standing. Good standing implies that a member and certified individual is paid up in full as to his or her balance due, abided by the ethics agreement, has completed the continuing education, and all statements as to education, ethics, experience, credentials, certificates, and degrees earned are true and correct. If a member, student, applicant, or certified member has not paid his or her dues, tuition, or licensing fees, the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG may request the charter, certificate, and license from the member or potential x-member AND the member who is not in good standing shall cease from using any of the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG symbols, marks, logos, designations, fellow status, distinctions, service marks, trademarks, and copyrights. Any candidate, student, applicant or member that knowingly uses our marks and designations without paying is subject to compensatory and punitive damages as well as any other legal damages and is subject to the jurisdiction and venue of the US District Courts of the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG does not guarantee safe delivery of any products, communications, privacy, certificates, or letters. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG will deliver what you have paid full consideration for within a reasonable time. Upon notification to us, the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG will make an effort to track you letter, certificates courses, communications, or other information that was sent to us or to you. We will guarantee that you receive a certificate with your name on it as long as you provide a save delivery place for your certificates or board certification.
You are responsible for submitting correct information as to you name, address, certificates desired, experience, credit card info, payment information, payment, email address and other pertinent information that will allow the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG to process your request for certification or membership. Any liability for false information submitted falls upon the candidate or applicant or student who has misled the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG . The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG awards and licenses use of the registered marks and are furnished to members who claim and state that they do indeed satisfy all of the standards and requirements that the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has. These standards are to improve and recognize those who make a commitment to knowledge and education in the field of e-commerce. IF the candidate, applicant, communicator, or student has sent information to us, we assume that Title 18 of the mail fraud statues apply to this and the submitter is supplying accurate information. Based on the information provided, we can easily determine if the candidate is dedicated to pursuing a professional career and will follow the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG rules and continuing education and ethics guidelines.
Additionally, the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG does not guarantee the character, skill, experience, education, ethics, or references of a graduate, candidate, student, course attendee, member or certified member of our group or any of our affiliated groups that offer recognition or certification. Certified members have all submitted application information with their in agreement to our rules or with an electronic signature that assures the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG that all education, ethics, testing, experience, references, talents, or skills are correct to the best of the knowledge of the applicant or candidate or submitter. Therefore, the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has provided the same degree of protection to the public as any educational institution as to information provided and verification. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG accepts no liability as to the skill and expertise of an applicant, student, candidate, course attendee, member or certified member. These members are operating independently of our group and have been offered courses, or awarded membership and certification purely based on their submissions to us that have assured us that they have met the standards that the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG requires. If a member is in fact not qualified, YOU, your friends, or the general public has a duty to notify the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG as to the certified members skill and the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG can have a hearing or review and notify the member of certified member as to the review.
The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has formal and informal alliances. The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has hundreds of members and the bylaws and charter allow: "IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has 1000 Charter Members". The IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG has been endorsed by the AAFM and IPMC/AAPM and is in full alliance with the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG until stated otherwise.

Links To Other Sites

Throughout the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG and IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Web site, there are links to various external sites that are of use to visitors. The external sites that have been linked contain information created and maintained by institutions or organizations independent of the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG . In consequence, the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG does not control the content of these sites, nor does the Board make any representation or warranty, either express or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information contained therein. Use of any information from these sites is voluntary, and reliance on such information should only be made after an independent review of its accuracy. Reference to specific commercial products or services in these sites does not constitute or imply endorsement by the IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG Board.
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Training: IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG , IBS, CEC, and this institute allow for 3rd party vendors of education, training and other products on this site to be advertised. IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG only approves of the coursework. We do not warranty or guarantee the product or service being offered. You as a customer are engaging into a contract with educational providers who are not owned or controlled by this site or IIPA or IBS, LLC OR THE LLMPROGRAM.ORG . Your recourse or specific performance is with the provider and not this membership organization.

ABA disclaimer

"Students participating in an LL.M. Degree provided by St. Thomas are advised that an LL.M. program does not prepare or qualify its students to engage in the practice of law; that the program is not intended to qualify students to take a bar examination. Please contact the State Bar* regarding ANY questions that you may have regarding its requirements to sit for its bar examination. The staff of the LL.M. program cannot advise you in this regard."

Diamond LL.M. program

The LL.M. Certification Program is accredited by the American Academy of Financial Management™ (AAFM). Graduates may waive* into, without further course work and examination, professional certifications depending on LL.M. Board Certification courses completed. AAFM is a professional association member of The American Association of Colleges and Schools of Business with which it has a global recognition agreement.

  • Chartered Compliance Analyst (CCA)
  • Certified Risk Analyst (CRA)
  • Certified International Tax Analyst (CITA)
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Consultant (CAMC)
  • Chartered Wealth Manger (CWM)
  • Chartered Trust and estate Planner (CTEP)

The Diamond LL.M. Certification program is accredited by the International Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants (ICECC). Graduates of the e-commerce concentration may waive* into, without further course work, the professional certifications related to their coursework.

* Certifying boards and professional associations generally require an extensive application process. Please contact them directly regarding requirements and procedure.