Monthly Archives: June 2014

Oregon CLE: 45 Credit Hours by December 31

Oregon attorneys have one of the larger CLE requirements in the country.  Attorneys that are licensed to practice in Oregon must complete 45 OR CLE credit hours every 3 years in order to remain in compliance with the OR MCLE requirement.  That means that Oregon attorneys should take an average of around 15 credit hours every year in order to stay on…

Oklahoma CLE: 12 Credit Hours Annually

Each year members of the Oklahoma Bar must complete at least 12 Oklahoma CLE credit hours to fulfill the annual OK CLE requirement.  As part of the OK CLE requirement, at least 1 of the 12 CLE credit hours must be approved for legal ethics.[1]  All OK CLE courses must be completed by December 31 and OK CLE compliance must be reported…

Ohio CLE: OH CLE Compliance Groups

Attorneys in Ohio must complete 24 CLE units every two years to fulfill the Ohio CLE (continuing legal education) requirement.  Ohio attorneys must also complete the Professional Conduct requirement every two years.  To complete the Ohio Professional Conduct requirement, attorneys must complete a minimum of 2.5 credit hours of Substance Abuse, Legal Ethics and Professionalism. OH CLE Compliance & Reporting Requirements Reporting…

CLE Course: Tax Issues Regarding Service & Property Contributions to LLCs & Corporations

In this new CLE course tax attorney and expert Michael Shaff provides analysis on the tax issues relating to contributions of services and property to LLCs and corporations. The main issues discussed in this CLE course include general rules on the contribution of property to LLCs & other entities taxed as partnerships, the general rules on the contribution of property to corporations,…

North Carolina CLE: 12 Credit Hours Each Year

North Carolina attorneys must complete 12 hours of approved CLE as part of the annual NC CLE requirement.  Of these 12 hours, a minimum of 2 credit hours must be in the area of Professional Responsibility or Professionalism.  And at least once every three years, each North Carolina lawyer must also complete at least one (1) hour of professional responsibility devoted entirely…

Nevada CLE: Reporting Annual CLE Compliance

Attorneys that are subject to the Nevada CLE requirement must complete a minimum of twelve (12) CLE credit hours each annual NV CLE compliance period to fulfill their mandatory NV CLE (continuing legal education) requirement.  As part of the 12 credit hour Nevada CLE requirement, attorneys must make sure to complete at least two (2) credit hours of legal ethics.  And if…

Missouri CLE: 15 Credit Hours by June 30

The CLE deadline for Missouri attorneys is fast approaching.  Missouri attorneys only have a couple of weeks left to complete their MO CLE requirement.  Attorneys licensed to practice in Missouri have until June 30 to complete the required 15 credit hours, including 2 credit hours of legal ethics. Missouri CLE Compliance & Reporting Requirements Reporting Cycle: Annual Compliance Deadline: June 30 Reporting…

Mississippi CLE: 12 Credit Hours by July 31

Mississippi attorneys must complete at least 12 CLE units every annual MS CLE compliance period.  As part of the annual 12 credit hour MS CLE requirement, Mississippi attorneys must complete at least one (1) required hour of ethics/professionalism.  Mississippi attorneys can fulfill up to six (6) hours of CLE credit each compliance period by completing online and downloadable MS CLE courses. Mississippi…

Introducing Legal Ink Magazine!

How does a social media canvass affect my cases?  What is eLawyering?  What steps should I take to manage my online reputation?  Should I buy the wool or searsucker suit?  What should I have for lunch? The use of social media throughout the employment cycle is becoming more common.  Policies, standards, and best practices are being developed and implemented to reduce potential…

The Basics of Patent Law

Both the United States and international economies are rapidly transitioning from manufacturing to service based economies.  For many businesses, protecting the intellectual property generated by the company is key to this economic transition.  Patent law is fundamental to IP protection because it allows a company (or inventor) to protect their inventions – and the time, money and resources expended to create these…