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.
TikTok does not come without ethical concerns for attorneys – especially considering the constraints of attorney advertising rules. In this CLE, Cari Sheehan will detail the ethical issues associated with using social media & TikTok and review some attorney influencer videos to see if their online conduct truly comports with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Choice of Law, Prevailing Party, Forum Selection, Force Majeure… and what are acts of God anyway??? “Boilerplate” refers to the standard clauses that typically appear at the end of a contract that establish essential rights & therefore warrant careful consideration both at the drafting stage and if faced with enforcing them in litigation.
The Science of Persuasion Can Help Attorneys Get Bigger Verdicts Getting 8 or 9 figure settlements for your clients is not from luck, an accident, or magic. It is not a talent you are born with or a gift that is given to you. It comes from learning the science of persuasion and then discovering how to deploy it in the courtroom.…
All active Mississippi attorneys are required to complete a minimum of 12 CLE hours, including 1 hour of ethics during each annual compliance period. The deadline to complete MS CLE hours is July 31 of each year and must be reported to the Mississippi Commission on the CLE Annual Report Statement by August 15. The CLE Annual Report Statement is mailed to…
