In the dynamic realm of law, staying on top of the latest developments and honing one’s skills is crucial for professionals to thrive. Paralegals, often considered the backbone of legal teams, play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the seamless operation of legal practices. In the state of California, the pursuit of excellence for paralegals is further underscored by the…
Well, since I am heading off to the Padre’s season opener in a few hours with my Dad and brother, I figured I would start this blog with Justice Steven’s link to baseball history. It turns out that Justice Steven’s was in attendance at Wrigley on one of the most famous moments in baseball/American history – the day that Babe Ruth called…
Since I wrote the course Autism Litigation some major findings and decisions have been made on the subject. I wanted to include this update so that Attorney Credit’s clients are not left in the dark about the significant new developments surrounding autism litigation in this country. In short, the new findings completely refute the entire link between the mercury-based preservative thimerasol used…
While a judge in Florida may post comments and other material on the pages on a social networking site like Facebook, a judge may not “friend” lawyers who may appear before and may not permit such lawyers to add the judge as their “friend.” This from the latest Florida Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee opinion issued on November 17. I wonder how many…
I received this question from an AttorneyCredits.com client: This is my first MCLE course and I was told that I was supposed to receive a compliance card. Is that true? will you notify the state bar? How does that work? I am a little concerned that I will not receive credit. Please let me know what I should do so that I…
Stay Ahead of the Curve. In this post we’ll discuss the following topics. Click on a topic to jump straight to it. Are you a legal professional looking to level up your expertise? Stay ahead of the curve with our State Bar of Nevada Continuing Legal Education approved courses. Designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills to attorneys, our courses offer a…
Todd Fichtenberg will walk you through the wonderful world of trademarks and trademark law protections. Todd will mainly talk about what every attorney needs to know about trademarks, how trademarks protect brands in today’s marketplace and counseling your clients on trademark registration and protection. Todd will also cover recent case law involving: Starbucks, Mutual of Omaha, Chewy Vuiton, NFTs, Jack Daniel’s, Walmart vs. Kanye West (Yeezy) and Nike vs. StockX.
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What should go into an IOLTA Account… what should NOT go into an IOLTA Account? What is good recordkeeping? And why do I always have a negative balance? Jessica Zoraida will answer all your key trust accounting questions and show you the best practices to remain compliant in your legal practice. The bottom line for attorneys: it pays to know the basics of trust accounting.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of law, staying informed and ahead of industry trends is not just a professional aspiration; it’s an ethical imperative. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) stands as the bedrock for legal professionals seeking to maintain their competence, enhance their skills, and uphold the highest ethical standards in the pursuit of justice. The Landscape of Legal Ethics As the…