From Letters & Faxes – To Tik Tok & X Only a few years back, lawyers wrote letters, sent faxes and relied on their reputation for integrity & intelligence to gain clients. Nowadays, attorneys send emails, tweet and advertise on Google, Facebook and Tik Tok. Professionalism & Civility in the Legal Profession With the advent attorney advertising in the 1980’s, bar associations…
Just in case you forgot what the Illinois CLE requirements and rules regarding reporting are, here is a short recap for you. With the 2024 deadline only a few months away, it’s time to get a jump start on your IL CLE. Illinois CLE Details The Illinois CLE requirements for the 2022-2024 reporting period are 30 total CLE credit hours. Of these…
When AI Is Asked to Write About Fake Legal Topics In the vast and complex realm of law, there are numerous misconceptions and false narratives that often circulate, leading many astray. Today, we embark on a journey to debunk some of the most intriguing yet entirely fabricated legal topics that have captured the imagination of many. While these fictional legal topics may…
At Attorney Credits you can complete one course and get credit for multiple states. We offer courses in 49 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, so as long as you don’t need Wisconsin CLE, we have your covered. Getting credit for two or more states can be confusing to newcomers, but in this blog post, I will try to explain how easy…
Stay Ahead of the Curve. In this post we’ll discuss the following topics. Click on a topic to jump straight to it. Are you a legal professional looking to level up your expertise? Stay ahead of the curve with our State Bar of Nevada Continuing Legal Education approved courses. Designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills to attorneys, our courses offer a…
Todd Fichtenberg will walk you through the wonderful world of trademarks and trademark law protections. Todd will mainly talk about what every attorney needs to know about trademarks, how trademarks protect brands in today’s marketplace and counseling your clients on trademark registration and protection. Todd will also cover recent case law involving: Starbucks, Mutual of Omaha, Chewy Vuiton, NFTs, Jack Daniel’s, Walmart vs. Kanye West (Yeezy) and Nike vs. StockX.
A comprehensive list of newly admitted attorney state CLE requirements Congratulations on Passing the Bar! Select your state below to jump to newly admitted CLE requirements specific to your state. Alabama AlaskaArizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii IdahoIllinoisIndiana IowaKansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska NevadaNew HampshireNew Jersey New Mexico New…
What should go into an IOLTA Account… what should NOT go into an IOLTA Account? What is good recordkeeping? And why do I always have a negative balance? Jessica Zoraida will answer all your key trust accounting questions and show you the best practices to remain compliant in your legal practice. The bottom line for attorneys: it pays to know the basics of trust accounting.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of law, staying informed and ahead of industry trends is not just a professional aspiration; it’s an ethical imperative. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) stands as the bedrock for legal professionals seeking to maintain their competence, enhance their skills, and uphold the highest ethical standards in the pursuit of justice. The Landscape of Legal Ethics As the…
In the dynamic landscape of the legal profession, staying informed of the latest developments, nuances, and trends is not merely a choice but a professional obligation. This is where Continuing Legal Education (CLE) emerges as the cornerstone of a lawyer’s career, fostering continuous learning and ensuring the highest standards of legal practice. What is Continuing Legal Education? At its core, Continuing Legal…
