On June 14, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court amended the North Carolina Continuing Legal Education (CLE) rules. The new rules became effective on March 1, 2024. Attorneys admitted in an odd year will only be required to complete 12 total hours, including 2 ethics, 1 technology, and 1 PWB for the February 28, 2025, deadline. Attorneys admitted in an even year…
What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital, encrypted, and decentralized form of currency. Many attorneys do not understand what cryptocurrency is. Nor do lawyers understand where bitcoin comes from or how to spend it. Don’t We Already Use Digital Money? Yes, we all have been using digital money for decades. The money in your bank account is digital money and is used…
Are Law Firms A Target For Cyber Attacks? GootLoader… never heard of it? GootLoader is a type of malvertising that has seeded malicious content to search engines for millions of keywords and search terms. Many of these “fake” search terms deal with legal content. When you are searching for something on the internet you could end up seeing one of these fake…
From Letters & Faxes – To Tik Tok & X Only a few years back, lawyers wrote letters, sent faxes and relied on their reputation for integrity & intelligence to gain clients. Nowadays, attorneys send emails, tweet and advertise on Google, Facebook and Tik Tok. Professionalism & Civility in the Legal Profession With the advent attorney advertising in the 1980’s, bar associations…
Just in case you forgot what the Illinois CLE requirements and rules regarding reporting are, here is a short recap for you. With the 2024 deadline only a few months away, it’s time to get a jump start on your IL CLE. Illinois CLE Details The Illinois CLE requirements for the 2022-2024 reporting period are 30 total CLE credit hours. Of these…
When AI Is Asked to Write About Fake Legal Topics In the vast and complex realm of law, there are numerous misconceptions and false narratives that often circulate, leading many astray. Today, we embark on a journey to debunk some of the most intriguing yet entirely fabricated legal topics that have captured the imagination of many. While these fictional legal topics may…
AI, or Not to AI? It seems that everyone, including lawyers, are jumping on the AI bandwagon. Just because ChatGPT and Bard are free to use, is AI a smart addition to your day-to-day practice? AI has some advantages, limitations, ethical considerations, and could even get you disbarred. AI can enhance your efficiency by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, such as legal…
At Attorney Credits you can complete one course and get credit for multiple states. We offer courses in 49 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, so as long as you don’t need Wisconsin CLE, we have your covered. Getting credit for two or more states can be confusing to newcomers, but in this blog post, I will try to explain how easy…
As legal professionals in California gear up for the approaching Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) deadline on January 31, 2024, staying informed and organized is crucial. The State Bar of California mandates that attorneys engage in ongoing education to ensure they remain well-versed in the ever-evolving legal landscape. In this blog post, we will explore key aspects of the upcoming California MCLE…
Sign Up Your Law Firm for CLE with Teams by Attorney Credits Have you ever wanted a simple, affordable way to get CLE for all your firm’s CLE? If you have been struggling to find an all in one, custom, and affordable solution for your law firm’s continuing legal education needs, look no further than Teams by Attorney Credits. We created Teams several…