Monthly Archives: January 2017

California MCLE Reporting Deadline is March 1

The California MCLE compliance reporting deadline normally falls on February 1. However, due to a delayed start on the State Bar of California billing and MCLE compliance cycle, the Board of Trustees approved the CA MCLE reporting deadline for March 1. California Group 3 attorneys (last names N-Z) who are reporting compliance for the 2/1/2014-1/31/2017 compliance period must complete and report completing…

CLE FAQ on CLE Requirements

One thing I’ve learned about CLE is that the rules of each state are completely different and many attorneys aren’t even aware of the most basic requirements. Total credits, the legal ethics requirement, compliance and reporting deadlines – there is a lot of information to keep track of. And this takes on even more importance when you get audited because your ability…

CA MCLE: Complete 1 Hour of Competence Issues

Under the California MCLE Rules, attorneys are required to complete 25 hours of minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) every three year CA MCLE compliance period. Due to the increased number of MCLE audits that the State Bar of California is now conducting each year, it is extremely important to properly complete your California MCLE requirement. Competence Issues At least one hour of…

CA MCLE: Group 3 Attorneys Report CA CLE Compliance by March 1

The California MCLE compliance reporting deadline normally falls on February 1.  However, there was an issue with the State Bar of California and the state legislature this year over the State Bar budget and oversight of the State Bar of California. CA MCLE Reporting Deadline 3/1/2017 This resulted in certain delays at the Cal Bar.  Most notable, the fee statement deadline and…