Monthly Archives: June 2016

NY CLE: How do I report the completion of my CLE requirement at the end of my compliance period?

New York attorneys that have been admitted to the New York State Bar Association for more than two years are considered to be “experienced” attorneys. Experienced attorneys must complete at least 24 NY CLE credit hours each two-year reporting cycle.[1] NY CLE Reporting & Compliance Reporting Cycle: 2 years Compliance Deadline: Birth date Reporting Deadline: 30 days after your birthday Towards the…

CLE Course on Securities Crowdfunding in the Age of Kickstarter

Crowdfunding has been the buzzword in the start-up world for years. But for most entrepreneurs, crowdfunding was almost as mythological as the unicorn or sasquatch. While it was possible to fund a business or artistic venture through donations by attracting numerous potential investors, there was no real way to reach out to a wide audience. Then came Kickstarter, GoFundeMe, IndieGoGo and a…

CLE Course: Protecting Your Client’s Digital Assets

People are increasingly living their lives online. Whether it’s through Facetime, gmail, Facebook, eBay, NetFlix… our lives become increasingly more digital everyday. But what happens to your client’s digital footprint – their digital estate – when they pass away? Your client’s digital assets must be accounted for and protected in their estate plan or their loved ones may simply lose access to…

CLE Course on Attorney Workplace Investigations

A thorough, effective and ethical internal investigation of an employee workplace complaint can help a company to avoid costly and protracted litigation, and form the foundation for a successful defense in the event that a lawsuit is eventually filed. Unfortunately, missteps are common in internal investigations and these mistakes can expose an employer to costly liability. Workplace Investigations Increasingly more employers are…

Mandatory MCLE Reporting for California Providers on the Horizon

California has always been a self-reporting MCLE state. This means that MCLE providers in California do not report any completed hours to the State Bar of California – and for that matter, neither do attorneys. Under the current MCLE Rules, California attorneys are only required to report completion of their overall 25 hour MCLE requirement every three years.[1] However, things may soon…

CLE Course: Will Bias Cost You Your Next Case?

The National Academy of Sciences recently reported that bias is a severe problem in forensic sciences. Cognitive biases were described as, “common features of decision making, and they cannot be willed away.” Is recognizing bias sufficient to address cognitive, motivational and other biases? What can a forensic expert do to avoid this bias trap? How can attorneys spot and address a forensic…

Does Attorney Credits Report My Completed MCLE Hours to the State Bar of Texas?

Yes, Attorney Credits does report your completed courses to the State Bar of Texas. We report your completed Texas CLE courses to the State Bar of Texas every Monday. Please note that we report on Monday for all courses completed the previous week[1]. Texas – Self-Reporting State However, since Texas is a self-reporting state you must verify that the State Bar of Texas…