There are two main changes to the PA CLE system that all Pennsylvania attorneys should be aware of. First, the ethics requirement has been increased to 2 credit hours each annual compliance period.[1] Second, Pennsylvania attorneys may now also complete 6 of the 12 required PA CLE credit hours by studying online on-demand CLE courses. 2015 PA CLE Changes 2 hours of ethics…
No one knows exactly how many firearms are owned by U.S. citizens – a reasonable estimate would put the number around 300 million. Yes, firearms ownership in our country is at an all-time high and is only trending higher due to increased participation in gun collecting and firearms purchases for self-defense and hunting – and don’t forget about all those “doomsday preppers”…
In today’s digital age where recording devices, video cameras and digital technologies are ever-present, audio and video evidence has become incredibly important in civil and criminal litigation throughout all state and federal courts. Attorneys must have at least a basic understanding of what can be done forensically and legally with such audio and video evidence to get the best results in their…
Oregon attorneys have one of the larger CLE requirements in the country. Attorneys that are licensed to practice law in Oregon must complete 45 OR CLE credit hours each 3 year reporting period to remain compliant with the Oregon MCLE requirement.[1] Oregon MCLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: Every 3 years Compliance Deadline: December31 Reporting Deadline: January 31 Oregon attorneys may complete all…
Oklahoma attorneys must complete a minimum of 12 Oklahoma CLE credit hours each compliance period in order to complete the annual OK CLE requirement. In addition, at least 1 of the 12 required OK CLE credit hours must be approved for legal ethics credit.[1] Oklahoma CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: Annual Compliance Deadline: December 31 Reporting Deadline: February 15 Oklahoma attorneys…
Well over 90% of civil and criminal cases never make it to a courtroom, as the great majority of cases nowadays either end in plea bargain or settlement. What does that mean for you? It means that in today’s legal world of backed up dockets and clogged courts, solid negotiation skills are almost as important as solid trial skills. “In business as…
Attorneys in Ohio must complete 24 Ohio CLE credit hours each 2-year compliance period. Ohio attorneys must also complete the Professional Conduct requirement every two years. To complete the Ohio Professional Conduct requirement, Ohio attorneys must complete a minimum of 2.5 credit hours of Professional Conduct.[1] OH CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: 2 years Compliance Deadline: 12/31 Reporting Deadline: 1/31 Ohio…
In our effort to provide as many attorneys as possible around the country with a convenient way to complete their mandatory CLE requirement we now offer online on-demand CLE courses for attorneys licensed to practice in North Dakota! North Dakota attorneys must complete forty-five (45) credit hours of North Dakota CLE activities every three years, including the 3 hour legal ethics requirement.…
North Carolina attorneys must complete 12 credit hours of approved NC CLE to fulfill the annual North Carolina CLE requirement. Of these 12 required hours, at least 2 credit hours each year must be in the area of Professional Responsibility or Professionalism.[1] North Carolina CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: Annual Deadline: December 31 Reporting Deadline: February 28 There is one major…
The California MCLE Rules require all active California attorneys to complete 25 hours of required continuing legal education (CLE) every three years. California attorneys must complete at least four hours of legal ethics, one hour of elimination of bias in the legal profession and one hour of competence issues to properly complete the 25 hour MCLE requirement.[1] Not every attorney must complete…