The Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale indicates that divorce is the second highest stressor for humans, second only to the death of a spouse. What if there was an easy way for family law attorneys to reduce their client’s emotion, anxiety, guilt and embarrassment that comes with divorce?
Yes, the myths abound when it comes to Nutraceuticals, also known as dietary supplements. Taught by Toxicologist Dr. Allison Muller, this CLE provides insight into dietary supplements & legal claims based on actual legal cases straight from her case files.
Welcome to the post-pandemic world, where stressors were exposed and amplified, and as a result mental healthcare is a hot topic. As highlighted in the Attorney Credits’ CLE course When Enough Isn’t Enough: Eating, Sex and Exercise Disorders by Brian Quinn, Esq., the very traits that make lawyers and judges great can also manifest into unhealthy habits. Mental illness in law careers…
In this Veterinary Malpractice CLE, animal law attorney Cheryl Nolan will discuss the hallmarks of dog & animal law, types of claims, theories of liability, small claims vs. the veterinarian board and case development.
Remote Alaska Fire Loss – Insurance Claim There is a large remote fire loss in Alaska that takes 1-2 days of travel once you’re off the plane. Just as you arrive with your team, you get a text message that one of the parties will not be able to attend and wants to reschedule. What do you do? Using Lidar and Photogrammetry…
The Investment Policy Statement (IPS) An investment policy statement (IPS) is a document drafted between a portfolio manager and a client that outlines general rules for the manager. The IPS provides the general investment goals & objectives of a client and describes the strategies that the manager should employ to meet these objectives The IPS: An Important Part of the Estate Planning…
Lawyers At Risk From darkness and the depths of despair – to recovery and redemption. Unfortunately, Laurie’s struggles with drugs, alcohol and substances are not unique in the legal profession. What is unique is her phoenix-like rise from impairment to the Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. The Besden Redemption Laurie Besden shares her personal story, and accompanied by Tracy Kepler,…
Seasoned San Diego tax attorney Sam Brotman explains in his CLE course The Truth About The Employee Retention Credit that a shocking amount of businesses are leaving $100,000’s on the table thanks to myths, misconceptions, and poorly communicated guideline changes from the IRS since the inception of the credit in 2021 due to COVID.
From Atticus Finch to Elle Woods For better – or worse – many people’s perceptions of attorneys are based on Elle Woods, Atticus and everybody’s favorite cousin, Vinny. Is there something these fictional characters can teach us about professionalism and achieving higher standards of conduct in our everyday conduct? Lawyer Movies and Public Perception From Philadelphia to The Firm, the movies we…
For California MCLE Compliance Group 3 (N-Z) for the period ending on January 31, 2023, California attorneys must complete at least two hours dealing with elimination of bias. Of the two hours, at least one hour must focus on implicit bias and the promotion of bias-reducing strategies.
