Monthly Archives: July 2017

NY CLE: New York CLE Compliance Groups

Experienced New York attorneys must complete 24 New York CLE hours every 2 year compliance period, including 4 credit hours of legal ethics. New York attorneys report New York CLE compliance when they file their attorney registration card which is sent in your birth month. New York CLE Compliance Groups Report in EVEN numbered years Admitted BEFORE 1/1/82 Admitted in EVEN numbered year Report in ODD-numbered years Admitted…

New CLE: Gender Diversity in the Legal Profession

In a recent case, a U.S. Magistrate Judge sanctioned an attorney for telling opposing counsel it wasn’t “becoming of a woman” to raise her voice during a contentious deposition. Yes, we have made strides when it comes to creating a level playing field for women in the legal profession… but there is still a long way to go. Achieving Real Gender Diversity…

PA CLE: Reporting CLE Compliance

Pennsylvania attorneys must complete at least 12 CLE hours each annual compliance period.[1] Pennsylvania attorneys in Compliance Group III must complete the 12 required Pennsylvania CLE hours by December 31. PA CLE  Group III deadline is December 31 The PA CLE Board keeps a record of your CLE compliance and will inform you of your CLE status and will provide you with…

NJ CLE: Late Group 1 2016 Compliance Deadline is 7/28

Attorneys that are licensed to practice law in New Jersey must complete at least 24 credit hours of continuing legal education (CLE) each two year NJ CLE compliance period. The deadline for Group 1 attorneys to complete and report your New Jersey CLE compliance was 12/31/2016. If birthday falls between January 1 – June 30 you are in Compliance Group 1. 2016…

Group II Pennsylvania CLE Deadline is August 31

Pennsylvania attorneys must complete at least 12 CLE credit hours each annual compliance period, including 2 required hours of Legal Ethics. There are 3 reporting groups for Pennsylvania CLE compliance purposes. Pennsylvania attorneys that are in compliance Group II must complete the 12 required Pennsylvania CLE hours by August 31. Group II PA CLE Compliance Deadline August 31 Group II attorneys may…

New Required CLE in Illinois: Diversity & Inclusion and Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Illinois attorneys now have new requirements. Attorneys in Illinois still must complete 30 credit hours every 2 years.  However, Illinois attorneys must now complete 1 hour of Diversity & Inclusion and 1 hour of Mental Health and Substance as part of the 6 required hours of Professional Responsibility to complete the Illinois CLE requirement. New Illinois CLE Requirements Diversity & Inclusion and…

FL CLE – 3 Hour Technology Requirement

The Florida Supreme Court recently approved a new rule requiring Florida lawyers to take technology-related CLE courses. If your Florida CLE compliance is due in the next couple years you don’t have to worry about it. FL CLER – Technology Requirement For example, if your last reporting cycle ended on 12/31/2016, then you would not be required to complete the technology requirement…

NY CLE: What should I do if I have not received an attorney registration form by my birthday?

“Experienced” New York attorneys must complete at least 24 NY CLE credit hours each two-year New York CLE reporting cycle.[1]  At least 4 of these NY CLE credit hours must be in the area of Ethics and Professionalism.  You must file your attorney registration form and complete your NY CLE requirement within 30 days after your birthday on alternate years.[2] NY CLE/Attorney…