We know that running the business side of a law firm is just as important as the practice of law itself. Therefore, we have started a new webinar series that’s dedicated helping you run a better law firm. Although you cannot get CLE credit for completing these webinars, it can definitely help you run a more profitable law firm. List of Webinars:…
A lot of lawyers think that they really know about mediation. But mediation is not arbitration, it’s not an early case evaluation and it’s not just a settlement conference. It’s a voluntary process where the parties control the outcome and have the ability to be creative and craft solutions that no judgment or verdict could ever provide. The Mediator: The Neutral Facilitator…
Change is coming to the New York CLE requirement. Starting in 2018, a new category of CLE credit will be required in New York: Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias. This follows suit with state like Illinois and California that also have a diversity/bias/discrimination requirement. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias Starting in 2018, New York attorneys will be required to complete…
At Attorney Credits we know that running the business side of a law firm is just as important as the practice of law itself. You can’t help clients if they can’t find you to ask for your help. And nowadays, like any other goods or services, clients are finding attorneys and legal services online. But are your law firm’s web pages fully…
A client walks into your office. Due to some bad investments, she has been forced to file bankruptcy. Making her situation even worse, she still owes $100,000 to the IRS… and according to the bankruptcy code she must pay in cash and reorganization is not an option. Energy Tax Credits There is a great deal of opportunity for your clients with tax…
How many CA CLE hours of self-study and participatory credit do I need? How many ethics hours are required? When do I report compliance? Do providers report my completed courses? Top CA MCLE Questions What are the California MCLE compliance groups? Group 2 (H-M) – Deadline 2/1/2018 Group 1 (A-G) – Deadline 2/1/2019 Group 3 (N-Z) – Deadline 2/1/2020 What are the…
OK, so you are on top of your game this year. You actually got all 12 required NV CLE hours done way ahead of the December 31 Nevada CLE deadline. Now what? Now it’s time to let the Nevada CLE Board know you did your NV CLE! Reporting NV CLE Hours Nevada is an attendance verification state. You must report all your…
You run a successful six-person personal injury law firm. One hot summer night you can’t sleep so you decide to check Twitter one more time… and you can’t help but notice that your new paralegal James has blasted you as being a terrible, penny-pinching boss with horrible breath that “pervs” on female employees at the office. Can you fire him for this…
Despite being otherwise eligible for a U.S. visa or lawful permanent residence, the U.S. government can refuse entry to any person that falls within a defined ground of inadmissibility. However, certain foreign citizens who are ineligible to immigrate to the United States because they are inadmissible can request a waiver of inadmissibility. Waivers of Inadmissibility This course will focus on family based immigration…
Pennsylvania attorneys must complete 12 PA CLE hours each annual compliance period, including at least 2 hours of legal ethics.[1] Pennsylvania attorneys that are in PA CLE Compliance Group 2 were required to complete their Pennsylvania CLE by August 31. If you are a Group 2 Pennsylvania attorney and you did not complete the required PA CLE by August 31 you will…