Monthly Archives: April 2017

CLE Course: Intro to Examination of Altered Documents

A client walks into your office in a major panic!  She just got off the phone with the bank… who just told her she doesn’t own her own home.  They have a deed that transfers the property out of her possession – that’s now owned 100% by her ex-husband – and it’s even been recorded by the county recorder. How can you…

New CLE: Using Clio to Streamline Your Legal Practice

We live in the 21st century.  Practice and case management software now provides attorneys with a convenient method of effectively managing client and case information – from conflicts and calendaring to documents and billing.  It can be used to share information with clients and other attorneys in the firm via the cloud and it is also scalable so you can choose the…

TX CLE: Texas MCLE FAQ

How many TX CLE hours do you have to complete?  How do you report your CLE credit? Does the provider report your Texas CLE credit?  How many ethics hours are required each year? Top TX MCLE Questions When must I complete and report completion of my Texas CLE requirement? The Texas CLE compliance year is a one-year period that begins on the…

New CLE on Protecting Aftermarket Auto Parts with IP Protection

Ford, Chevy, Dodge… America is known around the world for our car culture and our love of the automotive industry. And if it’s one thing that many Americans enjoy doing, it’s customizing their cars by slapping on the hottest new rims or upgrading to the most fuel-efficient oxygen sensor. The Aftermarket Auto Industry The aftermarket auto industry is big business domestically and…

CLE: Gender & Culture Bias in the Legal Profession

The American legal system is predicated on neutrality, equality and impartiality for all individuals, regardless of gender, race or nationality. However, while everyone is considered equal in the eyes of the law, each person is their own unique individual and miscommunication often occurs from how we communicate – rather than what we communicate. Culture & Gender Bias in the Legal Profession After…

New CLE: Estate Planning 101

Estate planning is a process – accepting one’s mortality, active listening and focusing on the needs of the trustor first are just a few of the most basic issues to consider. For effective estate planning, the lawyer serves by guiding the client to contemplate life’s challenges and then formulates decisions about serious topics like long term illness, conflicts of interest, wealth preservation…

New CLE: The Nuts and Bolts Appellate Oral Arguments

Your oral argument is not a speech at the local Toastmasters where you will be handed ten minutes of interrupted speaking time. Rather, it’s dynamic, rapid shifting and can require extreme responsiveness if you get that judge that likes to pepper you with questions. Since oral argument is much more fluid process than regurgitating a written response, you need a more dynamic approach…