Monthly Archives: October 2015

IL MCLE: Reporting Periods & Deadline

Illinois attorneys must complete at least thirty (30) Illinois CLE credit hours every two years to complete the mandatory IL MCLE requirement. As part of the 30 unit CLE requirement, Illinois attorneys must make sure to complete at least six (6) mandatory credit hours of Professional Responsibility each two year compliance period. Illinois MCLE Compliance Requirements Reporting Cycle: 2 years Credit Hours:…

New York CLE: Compliance & Reporting Period

“Experienced” attorneys in New York must complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) NY CLE credit hours during each two-year reporting cycle. At least 4 credit hours of legal ethics must be completed every two years as part of the mandatory 24 credit hour NY CLE requirement. New York CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: 2 years Compliance Deadline: Birth date Reporting Deadline: 30 days after…

Nevada CLE: Substance Abuse Required Every 3 Years

A handful of states across the country – including California and North Carolina – require substance abuse education as part of the mandatory Nevada CLE requirement. Many of these states require at least one hour of education on substance abuse and mental health issues every few years. Nevada MCLE Compliance Requirements Reporting Cycle: Annual Annual Compliance Deadline: December 31 Reporting Deadline: December…

Pennsylvania Group 3 CLE Deadline is December 31

Pennsylvania attorneys must complete a minimum of twelve (12) CLE credit hours each annual compliance period in order to complete the Pennsylvania CLE requirement. As part of the annual 12 unit PA CLE requirement for 2015, Pennsylvania attorneys must complete at least a minimum two (2) hours of legal ethics, professionalism or substance abuse.[1] PA CLE Compliance & Reporting Requirements Reporting Cycle:…

Dog Bite Law CLE Course: Canine Aggression from the Expert’s Perspective

Aggression is the most common canine behavior problem referred to veterinary … deep bite and thrash? Going for face? How many people has the dog bitten? Because of this aggression in dogs, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that roughly 4.5 million people are bitten each year – accounting for a third of all homeowners’ insurance claims each year. In addition…

CO CLE Deadline: December 31

Active attorneys that are licensed to practice law in Colorado have mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Colorado attorneys must complete 45 required CO CLE credit hours, including a minimum of 7 credit hours in the area of legal ethics. Colorado CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: 3 years Compliance Deadline: December 31 Reporting Deadline: January 31 In order to keep your…

Does Arizona certify CLE providers or approve CLE courses?

As part of the annual Arizona MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education) requirement Arizona attorneys must complete 15 AZ CLE credit hours each compliance period.[1] The AZ MCLE compliance deadline is June 30 and the deadline to report Arizona CLE compliance is September 15. Arizona attorneys may complete all 15 required credit hours online. Arizona CLE Compliance & Reporting Reporting Cycle: Annual Compliance…

CLE Course: Legal Ethics of Online Legal Advertising

Almost every attorney and law firm utilizes numerous online resources to provide legal information to the public and advertise services to potential clients. However, while numerous attorneys and firms rely on websites and social media to grow their businesses, many don’t give a second thought to the fact that their online activities could run afoul of the ethical rules on attorney advertising.…