Because the mediator’s role is to facilitate constructive communication between the parties communication is one of the key elements in the mediation process. But how can the mediator facilitate constructive communication if the mediator or the parties have different styles of communicating? The ability to understand how other people’s communication styles can provide an opportunity for mediators to enhance communication between the…
Each state across the country regulates the conduct of its own attorneys. Attorneys that are licensed in California have much different requirements than attorneys that are licensed in New York. There are different bar exams, fees, practice requirements and overall lawyer regulation such as advertising. Each state also crafts its own rules concerning continuing legal education. Arizona CLE Requirement 15 AZ CLE…
Do you know what ESI is? What are native files? How do you respond to a litigation hold? So you just received eDiscovery – what do you do know? Do you know the proper steps to take? Unfortunately, despite the importance of eDiscovery in litigation today many attorneys still don’t even know the basics. In today’s electronic world, being prepared to properly respond…
New Jersey attorneys are rapidly running out of time to complete the mandatory New Jersey CLE requirement. The deadline to complete and report CLE compliance in New Jersey is December 31. Without a valid exemption, active New Jersey attorneys must complete at least 24 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) each two-year New Jersey CLE compliance period. Of the required twenty-four…
It’s simply not possible to cover every aspect of Federal Indian Law in a two hour CLE course. Due to the complexities involved, it would take months – possibly years – to provide full coverage to the topic. From family law to personal injury, Federal Indian Law is an “intersection” of a myriad of different legal disciplines. Further, Indian law is rooted…
How many CLE units do I have to take? When do I report compliance? Do I need to take legal ethics or professionalism courses? If you are an attorney in Florida, Attorney Credits features an excellent FAQ that answers all of your questions about the CLER (Continuing Legal Education Requirement) in Florida. We know that the CLE information that you’re looking for…
Damages are the key to many types of cases, from personal injury to business disputes. But calculating damages can be a tricky proposition and often requires expert testimony to arrive at the correct valuations. In Damages in Litigation, forensic accountants Richard Holstrom and Aaron Esquivel of RGL Forensics provide an overview of the methods used to calculate damages in litigation. The main areas…
Attorneys licensed by the State Bar of Texas must complete 15 credit hours each MCLE compliance period as part of the annual mandatory TX MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education) requirement. As part of this mandatory 15 credit hour Texas CLE requirement, Texas attorneys must also complete 3 credit hours of Legal Ethics or Professional Responsibility. Every active State Bar of Texas member…
There are three principal ways for individuals and companies to monetize intellectual property assets. First, an individual or business may sell the intellectual property on their own. Second, the intellectual property can be assigned and the IP rights are then sold to a third party. Third, the intellectual property may be licensed, essentially a rental of the IP asset for a certain…
Attorneys that are members of the Illinois State Bar Association must complete at least thirty (30) Illinois CLE credit hours every two years. As part of the 30 unit CLE requirement Illinois attorneys must complete at least six (6) mandatory credit hours of Professional Responsibility each two year compliance period. Towards the end of each Illinois CLE compliance period, the Illinois MCLE…