In this CLE, Jason Boulette will explore the new standard for accommodating religious expression at work, the conflict between the right to engage in religious expression and the right to be free from it and strategies for navigating the gray area between the two. Jason will start by discussing the evolving legal definition of “religion” in the U.S. across constitutional and statutory contexts with an emphasis on employment law under Title VII, detail the landmark Supreme Court decision in Groff v. DeJoy (2023) which significantly raised the standard for denying religious accommodations in the workplace and analyzes the resulting case law under Groff and what it means for employers going forward.
The most significant legal issues for money transmission businesses involve navigating a complex regulatory landscape that includes strict federal and state licensing requirements, robust anti-money laundering (AML) protocols, and extensive reporting and record-keeping obligations. Failure to comply can result in severe civil and criminal penalties. This CLE course explores the regulatory requirements imposed by the FinCEN and state regulators, using real-world enforcement actions — such as those involving Coinstar, Ripple Labs, Sigue Corporation, and Block Inc. — to highlight the legal and financial risks of non-compliance.
This CLE explores the ethical, practical and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence into legal practice. It covers core technologies like machine learning and generative AI, their application in law firms and the ethical responsibilities attorneys under the ABA Model Rules and various state bar ethics opinions.
California is known for having some of the strongest employee protections in the U.S., encompassing various aspects of employment. These laws cover areas like minimum wage, overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, paid sick leave, family leave, and protection against discrimination and harassment. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) offers broader protection than federal law, including additional protected classes like sexual orientation, gender identity, and immigration status, according to the Civil Rights Department.
In this highly practical CLE, Employment Law Litigation attorney Mila Arutunian shares her experience & guidance on how companies can avoid unconscious bias in hiring and recruiting potential employees. Mila will mainly discuss the following topics: how implicit bias affects hiring and employment decisions, types of biases and how they diminish the workplace and strategies for employers to reduce bias in hiring. Types of biases discussed: categorization, stereotyping, halo/horn effect, affinity bias and confirmation bias.
In this CLE, ethics expert & Professor of Legal Ethics Cari Sheehan will mainly discuss the ethical framework regarding conflicts of interest, practical steps to avoid conflicts of interest and specific scenarios in your legal practice where conflicts occur. The steps to conflicts of interest resolution discussed: (1) identifying if it’s a current, former or prospective client, (2) analyzing whether a conflict exists, (3) determining if the conflict is consentable, (4) obtaining informed consent, and (5) remedies if the conflict is not resolved.
What is the South Carolina CLE Requirement? The Supreme Courst of South Carolina adopted the mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) program in 1982. South Carolina rules require all active South Carolina attorneys to complete a minimum of 14 credit hours. At least 2 of these hours must focus on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility (LEPR). Every 2 reporting years, attorneys must also…
Generative AI is one of the hottest topics due to its ability to create new content like text, images, and videos based on existing data patterns, leading to potential revolutionary applications across various industries. Attorney Scott Sholder will dive into these novel & cutting edge copyright issues of authorship, ownership & protectability of AI generated content when generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to generate content and works of art.
March 2024 North Carolina CLE Requirements – New Rules In March 2024 North Carolina transitioned to a new set of CLE rules. These new rules apply to all active North Carolina attorneys. The new North Carolina CLE requirements are a two-year reporting cycle that requires a minimum of 24 hours of North Carolina CLE credit hours. Of the 24 hours, at least…
What is a California Paralegal and what are the requirements for a California Paralegal CLE? (a) A California Paralegal is qualified by education, training, or work experience, that either contracts with an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California, an…