Triple Net, CAMs & Exclusions … while the legal landscape of negotiating commercial office leases is constantly evolving, many of the same issues continue to arise for landlords & tenants. This CLE focuses on important clauses and practical aspects of commercial office & retail leases.
Unfortunately, new AI technology thinks like humans just a little too much – AI can produce results that promote bias and discrimination. The question now becomes how can attorneys harness this revolutionary new technology while remaining ethical in their legal practice. Presented by Amanda M. Blair, this CLE will highlight some of the common pitfalls associated with attorneys using generative AI, show you how AI can be subject to biased & discriminatory results, provide steps for attorneys to avoid biased results and conclude with best practices for attorneys when using AI in their legal practice.
Pending approval by the Board of Trustees (Approved) the new California MCLE compliance dates are changing to March. The attorney renewal cycle will open February 1, 2025, and close March 30, 2025. The new California MCLE compliance dates will apply to the current compliance cycle and all future MCLE compliance cycles. MCLE Compliance Cycle Date Changes Last names A-G: Extended to a…
In Georgia, CLE regulation operates under the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is required annually in Georgia. The Georgia CLE Requirements are a minimum of 12 credit hours each year. Of the required 12 credit hours at least 1.0 credit hours are required in ethics and at least 1.0 credit hours in professionalism are required. If you are…
California has a new bar exam! The California Supreme Court, on Tuesday October 22, 2024, overturned their previous denial and has given the approval for California to switch to a new bar exam that can be taken remotely and in-person. The State Bar of California has been working on the new test for over a year, and on the second try, the…
Continuing Legal Education Requirement (CLER) Florida attorneys are required to complete their Florida Continuing Legal Education Requirement (CLER) which is a minimum of 30 total credit hours during their three-year compliance cycle. At least 3 of the 30 hours must be in technology. At least 3 of the 30 hours must be in either ethics, professionalism, substance abuse, or mental health and…
So You Wanna Be an HOA Board Member?? In this CLE, Nikki Semanchik will teach you what you need to know about serving on a Board, from your initial homework & due diligence to your ethical duties & avoiding conflicts of interest.
Experienced Attorney Requirement Effective July 1, 2023 All experienced attorneys must complete a minimum of 24 total credit hours during each biennial reporting cycle. Of the 24 hours at least 4 credit hours are required in ethics or professionalism, at least 1 credit hour in diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias and at least 1 credit hour in cybersecurity. 24 total credit…
All Texas attorneys are required to complete a minimum of 15 accredited CLE hours each compliance cycle. Texas has a 1-year CLE compliance cycle, so that means you need to complete your CLE each year. Your compliance deadline is the last day of the month preceding your birth month and your reporting deadline is the last day of your birth month. Attorney…
It’s no surprise that lawyers are especially at risk for gambling disorder because addiction is already problematic for lawyers, who suffer disproportionate rates of mental & addictive disorders. A former alcoholic with a cocaine & sports gambling addition, Brian Quinn will share his personal story and take a deep dive into gambling addiction – including its warning signs, risks, co-morbidities, related ethical issues and the toll it takes on the legal profession.
