Today’s society has become so complex that expert witnesses are now a part of a large number of cases and trials. And the list of experts is exhaustive, from tire experts to legal malpractice experts. One of the biggest errors that many attorneys make as they approach trial is deciding to hire their expert witness too late in the proceedings. This can…
Legal Malpractice – two words attorneys never want to hear in their legal career … unless they are taking a CLE course with Attorney Credits. There are many avenues that can lead to a malpractice claim, from conflicts of interest to improperly calendaring important dates. However, many of these ethical traps can easily be avoided with a little knowledge and diligence. We…
After doing some research here at Attorney Credits, it appears that attorneys in Washington have one of the more sizeable MCLE requirements. Attorneys in Washington must complete at least 45 WA CLE credit hours each compliance period. Luckily for attorneys in Washington (WA), they have three years to complete the MCLE requirement. Washington is also one state that limits the amount of…
One more reason to get your MCLE done … fear of political fallout. An Oakland political race has vaulted MCLE compliance into the spotlight – and the definition of a “suspension.” In the contentious race for Oakland City Attorney, incumbent Barbara Parker recently sent out a mailer that accused candidate Jane Brunner of having her license “suspended” by the State Bar of…
At Attorney Credits, we have changed the way that lawyers view CLE. I speak to attorneys on a daily basis that are impressed with the convenience of our online format and the practicality of our CLE courses. I usually have at least one lawyer a day tell me what an enjoyable experience they had completing their CLE on our Attorney Credits website. …
Connecticut remains one of a handful of states without a mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirement for its attorneys. But that may soon change as a new task force is examining whether to bring mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) to Connecticut (CT). “At the firm where I work our attorneys voluntarily seek out continuing legal education and the firm helps contribute to…