Monthly Archives: June 2017

New CLE on the Ethics of Attorney-Client Transactions

The quote below succinctly sums up how courts and ethics regulators feel about attorney-client transactions and how you will be viewed if you “do business” with your clients. And “doing business with clients” is treated quite expansively by the courts. “Attorneys wear different hats when they perform legal services on behalf of their clients and when they conduct business with them.  As…

NY CLE: Does the New York CLE Board Track My Completed CLE Courses?

“Experienced” attorneys in New York must complete at least 24 CLE credit hours during each two-year reporting cycle to fulfill the New York CLE requirement – and don’t forget the 4 hours of required Legal Ethics!! As part of the NY CLE requirement, New York attorneys must also report their NY CLE compliance once they complete the 24 hours. To report compliance,…

CLE Course on Forensic Psychological Evaluation Considerations for Criminal and Civil Attorneys

Have you ever had to use a forensic psychologist in one of your legal matters? Forensic psychologists are most commonly licensed psychologists who specialize in applying psychological knowledge to legal matters, both in the criminal and civil arenas. Forensic Psychology Forensic psychologists are most commonly licensed psychologists who specialize in applying psychological knowledge to legal matters – both in the criminal and civil arenas. This…

New CLE on Ethics & Records Implications for Lawyers

Social Media presents numerous challenges for law firms, attorneys and the business clients they represent. From maintaining confidential information to preserving important digital content, attorneys now must be aware of the novel ethical issues posed by social media websites like Facebook & Twitter, blogs, ISP services and applications like SaaS. Lawyer, Social Media & Ethical Conduct In this CLE course John Isaza…