Tag: MCLE

Indiana CLE Requirements and Rules

Indiana CLE for Experienced Attorneys In the state of Indiana, the Indiana Commission for Continuing Education oversees enforcing Indiana CLE Requirements and Rules. The mandatory continuing legal education requirements can be found in Rule 29 of the Rules for Admission to the Bar and Discipline of Attorneys. In 1986 Indiana became the 18th state to require attorneys to complete CLE. Every Indiana…

CLE on Modern Trial Skills: Getting Emails, Texts & Social Media into Evidence

In 2006 the FRCP was amended to include a “new” type of evidence – Electronically Stored Information (ESI).  Twenty years later and almost every trial hinges on text messages, Facebook posts, IG stories, tweets, emails, blogs & countless more sources of electronic evidence.

CLE to Help Attorneys Serving on Nonprofit Boards: Avoiding the Pitfalls

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.

What Are My New York CLE Requirements?

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…

New Competence & Substance Abuse CLE on Attorneys & the Impact of Internet & Sports Betting.

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.

California’s New MCLE Requirements

California adopted new Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements that start with the current compliance period. Attorneys in Group 1 (last name A – G) have a compliance period ending January 31, 2025. Group 1 attorneys have a compliance period of  2/1/2022 – 1/31/2025. If you have a January 31, 2025 compliance deadline you are required to meet the new MCLE requirements.…

CLE For TikTok Attorneys, Ethics Rules Still Apply

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.

Boilerplate Clauses in Contracts Establish Essential Rights: New Business Law CLE

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.

Attorney Credits Committed to Quality CLE Courses

For 20 years Attorney Credits has continually evolved our website and courses to make sure that taking your continuing legal education (CLE) is as easy as possible, and that the content of the courses is the best that we can deliver. Course Excellence Attorney Credits has refined our courses based on user feedback over the last two decades. We evaluate each course…

Pennsylvania August CLE Deadline Approaching

Pennsylvania has three annual CLE deadlines, April 30, August 31, and December 31. If you are in compliance group 2, your CLE deadline is only two weeks away. Compliance group 1 has a April 30 CLE deadline and compliance group 3 has a December 31 CLE deadline. Pennsylvania requires a minimum of 12 CLE credits each year, of which a minimum of…