Variety and InternationalEsq Announce The Variety Media & Entertainment Law Series Nov 14, 2009
It offers cutting edge, fully accredited Continuing Legal Education programs that feature attorneys and industry executives who are leaders in their fields discussing issues ranging from Celebrity Justice Globalization to the latest Round Table on Music Piracy. About Variety. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Texas Bar Considers Insurance Disclosure Rule for Lawyers Nov 14, 2009
White says if a rule is implemented, it should be an administrative rule similar to the rule requiring lawyers to report whether they have met the mandatory continuing legal education requirements. A lawyer who fails to report CLE can be administratively suspended, he says. (Law.com)
Brainerd attorney to fill vacant judge post Oct 21, 2009
He is a member of the Minnesota Association for Justice; and the Minnesota State Bar Association, where he is treasurer of the Outstate Practice Section and has been lecturer at numerous continuing legal education seminars. Askegaard's community activities have included serving as a volunteer coach for Brainerd High School mock trial competitions, a basketball coach with the Brainerd Youth Athletic Association and the YMCA, and foreign exchange student host and a member of the Sunrise Sertoma... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Are You An Entrepreneur? Series Premieres on The Business Channel At 6 pm Eastern Oct 20, 2009
He is a member of the faculty of National Business Institute (NBI), teaching topics including, compliance, proving your case with computer forensics, and other topics in accredited seminars attended by lawyers as part of their continuing legal education. Mr. Zegarelli practices law in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Washington D.C.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rocky Mountain Commercial Real Estate Expo set for Nov. 10 Oct 16, 2009
5 hours of continuing education (CE) credit and as many as 8 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit. Speakers scheduled to appear include. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Mandatory CLE Plan Unveiled by N.J. High Court Calls for 24 Hours Every Two Years Oct 9, 2009
After two years of fact-finding and deliberation, New Jersey's Supreme Court announced Thursday that it will require mandatory continuing legal education for all plenary-licensed attorneys, starting next year. Under the plan proposed by the justices (), attorneys licensed to practice in New Jersey, including judges, law school professors and limited license in-house counsel, will have to take 24 hours of continuing legal education every two years ... "Our goal is to implement a meaningful system... (Law.com)
Two Polk Lawyers Earn Florida Bar Certification (5) Oct 2, 2009
Satisfaction of the certification area s continuing legal education requirements ... During that time, the attorney must continue to practice law and attend Florida Bar-approved continuing legal education courses. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Burnes to serve as senior fellow Sep 21, 2009
Though Burnes does not have a degree in education, she cited experience as a teacher s assistant in law school and an instructor in many courses for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education program. She said she also plans to integrate her many years of practical experience into her course. (Northeastern News, MA)
Insurance Conference Provider Opens up Free Seats for In-House Counsel Sep 18, 2009
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Chinese Drywall Litigation & Insurance Coverage Subject of Seminar & Webcast Sep 18, 2009
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Construction Defect Litigation & Insurance Subject of Nov. 19 Conference Sep 18, 2009
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Autonomy Strengthens Position as the De Facto Standard for Global Law Firms Aug 26, 2009
- Advanced Expertise Location function ( ) for iManage Universal Search - Mobile document management capabilities (an iPhone application) ) for iManage WorkSite - The world's most advanced audio processing solution ) for iManage WorkSite and Universal Search that provides lawyers with unprecedented access to all audio assets on a single platform, including voicemails to and from clients, depositions, and podcasts or audio recordings for continuing legal education (CLE). - Integration with... (PR Newswire)
• Group wants Idaho attorneys to volunteer more time Aug 17, 2009
To help attorneys volunteer, the Idaho Pro Bono Commission is offering free continuing legal education seminars, including a divorce and custody basics seminar at three locations in the state in October. Having more attorneys volunteering could also help take some pressure of the court systems in Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Doliner chairs ABA business law section Aug 13, 2009
The section assists business lawyers by providing continuing legal education and offering a worldwide network for discussion of business issues. It also provides governmental entities and other organizations with analysis and assistance with proposed business laws and regulations. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Court gives up effort to define what Hawaii lawyers are Aug 12, 2009
As it dropped one issue, the court raised another one by requiring Hawaii attorneys to take three hours of continuing legal education known as CLE every year as a condition of keeping their law licenses. The new rule becomes effective next Jan. 1. (Pacific Business News, HI)
New Barnes & Noble multi-format e-books dog Amazon Jul 21, 2009
Practising Law Institute (PLI), the nation's leading provider of continuing legal education, announces that it is now releasing its wide-ranging line of authoritative legal practice books on Amazon Kindle store, becoming the first professional publisher to take advantage of this breakthrough wireless reading format. Kindle is Amazon's portable reader that wirelessly downloads books, blogs, magazines and newspapers to a crisp, high-resolution electronic paper display that looks and reads like... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Business People Jul 20, 2009
She is also a member of the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County, where she serves as co-chairperson of the Probate Section and co-chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, and is a member of the Local Rules of Court Advisory Committee. In addition, Cauthen is president of the Lawyers Club, North County Division and served as a 2007 Gala committee member for The Preuss School. (North County Times)
Hawaii lawyers required to take continuing education Jul 16, 2009
Continuing legal education will be mandatory for all Hawaii attorneys beginning Jan. 1, 2010 ... The new rules require attorneys to take at least three credit hours of continuing legal education on subjects such as legal ethics, proper administration of client accounts, bias awareness and prevention, and improving public access to the judicial system. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Governor appoints new chief of staff Jun 30, 2009
She has guest-lectured widely on employment law at Stanford University law school, University of California law school at the Boalt Hall and Hasting campuses and at more than 35 continuing legal education courses on labor and employment law. Hammill graduated from the University of Vermont in 1977 with a bachelor s degree in political science and received her law degree from Southwestern University law school in Los Angeles. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ga. Lawyers Pursue Family Values Vision With Abortion Case Jun 6, 2009
The lawyers receive training at the academy that is similar to a continuing legal education program, he said. "Most lawyers do not consider themselves constitutional lawyers," Napier said. (Law.com)
Virginia Primary 2009 Voter's Guide Jun 5, 2009
He has held the following offices: Member, Virginia State Bar Member, Fairfax County Bar Association Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Lecturer, Fairfax Bar Continuing Legal Education Lecturer, Fairfax County Police Academy Youth sports coach, Fairfax Police Youth Club Youth sports coach, Vienna Youth Incorporated. Roy Baldwin. (W-USA News, DC)
Lawyers disciplined for handling of relative's trusts May 23, 2009
Instead, it ordered the brothers to complete six credit hours of accredited continuing legal education in ethics and professionalism, in addition to other attorney requirements. Sholom Koplovitz has been a lawyer since 1964, Joshua Koplovitz since 1961. (Albany Times Union)
Autonomy Unveils Most Advanced Audio Processing Solution for Law Firms Apr 28, 2009
Integrated into Autonomy iManage WorkSite and Universal Search, the solution provides lawyers with unprecedented access to all audio assets on a single platform, including voicemails to and from clients, depositions, and podcasts or audio recordings for continuing legal education (CLE) ... "Law firms need fast and accurate access to depositions and increasingly rely on audio and podcasts for continuing legal education. Autonomy offers the world's most advanced audio processing capabilities... (PR Newswire)
> Executive Q&A: In-house lawyers stay closer to the business Apr 16, 2009
ACC membership provides a wealth of continuing legal education courses, which are required for lawyers. It also provides networking opportunities to meet other attorneys and benefit from their experience, as well as a host of online tools and resources that can assist in everyday activities of in-house lawyers. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Schweitzer, attorney general to speak at UM rural law symposium Apr 6, 2009
A Friday event will be in the Roxy Theater, located at 718 S. Higgins Ave. The symposium has been approved for up to 18 Continuing Legal Education credits, and members of the Montana Bar are encouraged to attend. A full symposium program is online at. (Missoulian, MT)
New Attorney Ethics Standards to Take Effect in New York Apr 1, 2009
Levine, now with in Albany, said the requirement that attorneys must take four hours of continuing legal education in ethical and professional conduct every two years to be re-licensed has been helpful in raising awareness of ethical standards. "Even if they can't cite chapter and verse immediately about which rule applies, they'll do the research or maybe talk to lawyers who are experts in the field," Levine said. (Law.com)
Local/state marketplace: business news in brief Mar 16, 2009
Local DUI lawyer Jeffery Siirtola completed a two-day continuing legal education course Jan. 15-16 in Nassau, Bahamas. The course was taught by National College for DUI Defense Inc. Call 452-0197 for information. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Former Spout Spring resident running for Philly D.A. Feb 18, 2009
Turner has taught continuing legal education seminars on Direct and Cross Examination and How to Conduct Effective Opening and Closing Statements for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. Turner's campaign platform stresses being "smart" on crime-fighting, increasing investigative staff members, reducing gun violence, educating communities, enhancing witness/victim services, reducing the number of repeat offenders, promoting school safety, and... (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Singapore acts to lure overseas-trained lawyers back home Feb 14, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. Therefore, ensuring that legal education and training is top notch is extremely important". The minister also gave an update on moves to free up legal services in Singapore. The Law Ministry noted that despite the current economic crisis, there is potential in the medium term for the legal sector to expand in certain areas. One area is arbitration, as Singapore is fast becoming an arbitration venue of choice. By mid-2009, Singapore will have the... (Channelnewsasia.com)
