For California attorneys that have last names that start with H-M the end is drawing near – the end of the MCLE compliance period!!! That means it’s time to get your CA MCLE requirement done! The compliance deadline for California attorneys with last names H-M is February 1, 2018.[1]California attorneys must complete 25 total CA CLE credit hours each three-year compliance…
Pennsylvania attorneys must complete at least 12 CLE hours each annual compliance period to complete the Pennsylvania CLE requirement.[1] Please note that there are 3 CLE reporting groups in Pennsylvania – which means 3 different CLE deadlines. Pennsylvania attorneys that are in compliance Group III must complete the 12 required Pennsylvania CLE hours by December 31. PA CLE Group III Deadline December 31…
From a gang member, to an incredibly successful trial lawyer… to a full-blown alcoholic. This is the story of Gary Gwilliam. Gary shares his story and his wisdom with you so you can avoid the same path that he – and thousands of other lawyers – ended up going down. The path to alcoholism and substance abuse. 3 Hard-Earning Lessons from Losing…
Yes, the cannabis industry is growing like a weed… a well-watered weed. Since states have begun legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, consumer demand has skyrocketed. The Cannabis Industry & IP Protection Marijuana sales are projected to exceed $20 billion annually within the next few years. As this new legal industry grows exponentially, so too do the intellectual property issues associated…
On the morning of June 27th, DLA attorneys and employees walking into work at the DC offices were greeted with a peculiar message written on a whiteboard in the lobby. The message warned all employees not to turn on their computers and to remove all laptops from docking stations and to keep the devices turned them off. The global law firm that…
When allegations of sex abuse arise in family law cases, they often surface in the heat of custody litigation where it is difficult for judges, attorneys and mental health professionals to assess the veracity of the allegations. These are extremely complicated and emotional cases that can be a minefield for attorneys and other family law professionals. An understanding of divorce dynamics and…
The Colorado CLE deadline is rapidly approaching![1] Colorado attorneys must complete 45 CO CLE hours every 3 years in order to meet the Colorado CLE requirement.[2] Please note: if the forty-five required CO CLE credit hours, at least seven hours must be completed in the area of legal ethics. December 31 CO CLE Deadline 45 CO CLE hours Completed by December 31 All…
Like almost every other attorney around the country, Alabama attorneys have an annual Alabama CLE requirement. Alabama attorneys must complete 12 Alabama CLE hours each year, including 1 hour of legal ethics. The deadline to complete the annual required 12 AL CLE hours is December 31. There is one key bright spot – Alabama attorneys are now allowed to complete up to…
Congratulations to Deborah Gonzalez on winning the District 117 state house race in Georgia! Like many Deborah believes that a new relationship between government and citizens is necessary so that we can address key issues and create the solutions to resolve community problems. A licensed attorney of over 19 years, Deborah focuses her practice in two main areas: media and entertainment on one…
Every business owner must eventually contemplate selling or transferring their business. What they often fail to think about is how this transition will be accomplished. This CLE course will help you counsel business owner clients when they are ready to transfer, sell or otherwise transition their business. Closely Held Businesses – Value Creation and Transitions The resulting increased clarity for the owner…