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He serves as a member of the boards of the Newark Alliance, Lexis-Nexis, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, the New Jersey Commission of Professionalism, and the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Robert Albus is the President & CEO of Goodrich Capital, a financial advisory firm. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Full story..... Nov 3, 2006
Training, education and experience: J.D., the University of Texas at Austin, December 1972; B.S. with honors, education with concentration in government and history, the University of Texas at Austin, 1970; fellow, Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, University of Texas Law School (2002); 33 years of business experience in ranching, real estate and small business; Constitutional County Judge, Brewster County (1993-present); county attorney, Brewster County (1983-91); special county... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Experts Warn of Potential Adverse Health Effects From AVA Anthrax Vaccine as DoD Plans to Resume Mandatory Vaccinations Oct 31, 2006
The discussions occurred at an October 28 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar organized by Byron Holcomb, a leading attorney for victims of the AVA anthrax vaccine and a retired Navy judge advocate general. Various military personnel recounted how they believe the AVA anthrax vaccine harmed their health and hurt their careers. (PR Newswire)
Former mayor maintains local ties Oct 30, 2006
He s working with the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, which puts on seminars and training sessions for practicing attorneys. IICLE recently published a three-volume set on municipal law, he said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Chabad joins JLI to offer 'You Be the Judge,' other classes Oct 28, 2006
13) can receive Continuing Legal Education credit in both Kansas and Missouri, according to Rabbi Mendy Wineberg, who will teach the class. JLI is a program of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and Rabbi Wineberg said it has "promulgated some beautiful courses." The fall course on law will be followed by a winter session, "The Kabbalah of Character," and a spring class, "Flashbacks in Jewish History." For more information about JLI, visit www. (Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, KS)
More on this story Oct 25, 2006
I have taught cross-examination and ethics to other lawyers as part of bar approved continuing legal education courses over the years. I have three daughters, ages 21, 16 and nine and have been married for over 22 years. (Cresco Times Plain Dealer, IO)
Movers & Shakers Oct 23, 2006
Heinrich currently chairs the section s Continuing Legal Education Subcommittee and is a member of the Agency and Professional Relations Subcommittee. Heinrich s practice focuses on family law, including divorce and custody; and on elder law, including issues such as wills, trusts, estates, probates, guardianships, conservatorships and Medicaid. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Passing the bird Oct 9, 2006
The AWOL flamingo aside, Haydel will preside over quarterly luncheon meetings in Columbia to discuss the issues of the day and organize the annual continuing legal education sessions. That, of course, is in addition to her regular assignment of providing appropriate gag gifts for the participants, such as the lawyer shark or the flying pig. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
MORE ATTORNEYS NEEDED FOR CAPITAL MURDER CASES Oct 7, 2006
Judge Cynthia Stevens Kent of the 114th District Court said it is a serious problem that attorneys are not filing their applications and taking continuing legal education hours to get approved to defend those facing the death penalty. She said Smith County has a lot of competent, capable, qualified and experienced attorneys who don't want to get on the list. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Proposed Limits on Attorney Advertising Attract More Criticism Oct 3, 2006
"Anyone who wants to take the time and take additional [continuing legal education] and abide by a higher standard of ethics, and agree to limitations on advertising, and to not take cases from lawyers who violate the standards, would be eligible. It is not an insurmountable bar.". The academy spun off from the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, which was viewed as more tolerant of attorney advertising, a few years ago. (Law.com)
3DIcon Schedules Special 3D Technical Briefing, OU Laboratory Tour for October 28 Annual Meeting Oct 3, 2006
Mr. O'Connor is a regular presenter at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association and the University of Tulsa College of Law. He has served in leadership roles with the Rotary Club of Tulsa (president), the OSU Alumni Association (director), the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House (president), Catholic Charities-Adoption Program (advisory director), Tulsa Archives, Inc. (officer and director), City of Tulsa Judicial Nominating Committee, the Day Center for the Homeless... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
All the boardroom's a stage Sep 26, 2006
If any attorneys balk, Bryn Vaaler, a partner and director of professional development, would remind them that improving communication skills is an essential part of continuing legal education (CLE). And it's part of being a good attorney. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Libel suit against lawyer allowed to proceed Sep 21, 2006
Carney discussed the pending case at a 2000 seminar by the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. and focused on it in a section of ``Hot Topics in Criminal Law 2000," published by the organization.Holland, who is serving a life sentence in prison for the 1998 murder of his estranged wife in Quincy, contends that Carney defamed him by deleting references to a family history of mental illness and concentrating on his problems with alcohol and drugs in anticipation of a defense hinging on... (Boston Globe -- Local)
The law page Sep 14, 2006
trault in Toronto, Stewart Whittingham, director of continuing legal education for Ontario, regularly enlists the help of Etiquette Advantage and also teaches his own sessions on modern e-mail etiquette. His take-home message: Don't send anything you wouldn't be comfortable printing on law firm letterhead and mailing by regular post. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Judge removes attorney Sep 9, 2006
The second chair attorney appointed to death penalty cases must have at least two years experience in representing defendants with felonies and completed an eight-hour minimum of continuing legal education courses or training related to criminal defense in death penalty cases over the previous two years. The specific reasons for Kleckner's removal from the case are not known. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
children's attorney project: Child Haven infants get lawyers Sep 7, 2006
A free continuing legal education course will be offered to lawyers Sept. 29. The Children's Attorney's Project has a staff of seven supported by private volunteers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Legal professionals will meet Sep 6, 2006
NALS of the Southern Oregon Coast, the association for legal professionals, will hold its continuing legal education meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Lucky Star, 3480 Tremont St., in North Bend ... The continuing legal education will be presented by Mark Ranger of Ranger Polygraph Service on the topic of polygraphs and the criminal system. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lexis-Nexis beefs up service with new law publications Sep 5, 2006
Among the 70 new titles added to the continuing legal education library, are publications from the American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education, The Florida Bar, the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and State Bar of Texas. Extra. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
D.C. Police: Site of Lawyer's Murder Shows Signs of Tampering Aug 13, 2006
The two shared an early dinner at Subway on 18th Street Northwest and then walked over to a continuing legal education class at the D.C. Bar. During the approximately three-hour-long course on federal grants, the two exchanged notes and whispers, Lindburg says. (Law.com)
FindLaw Announces Next Webcast Aug 8, 2006 Strong named interim judge Candidate to finish out Smiths term Aug 3, 2006 Montgomery College hosts free seminar Jul 30, 2006 Ann Hunter Simpson will soon trade in her black judge's robe for the attire of a cattle farmer. Jul 29, 2006 Six Hopefuls Are In Race For District Attorney's Post Jul 22, 2006 State Bar hit by opposition Jul 21, 2006 Trial Lawyers Bar Backs Tougher Rules for Attorney Ads Jul 18, 2006 Sanford honored for public service by Nashville Bar Jul 15, 2006 Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Racing Jul 11, 2006 People & Changes Jul 3, 2006 Lawyers keep doors open to future career options Jun 26, 2006 Arizona Bar still working on making field diverse Jun 16, 2006 State Bar to honor 6 attorneys Friday Jun 15, 2006 University of La Verne College of Law Offers Focus on Computer Game Law Jun 9, 2006 CURRY AIMS TO RESUME PRACTICE AFTER JAIL TERM May 12, 2006 Watchdog Group Singles Out 'Junketing Judges' Apr 29, 2006 Bar association conducts right-to-die seminar Mar 24, 2006 N.Y. Life Insurance Deputy GC Resigns due to Lack of Law License Feb 22, 2006 American Bar Association Adopts Policies Calling for More Modern, Fair, Transparent Immigration System Feb 14, 2006 Seeking a New Judge as Matter of Right in Illinois: What Is a "Substantive" Ruling? Jan 21, 2006 UCLA School of Law Presents the 30th Annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium Jan 20, 2006 UM seminar focuses on state school funding Jan 18, 2006
com also offers comprehensive information, resources and services for law practice and legal career development, including free case law, an online career center, breaking legal news, newsletters, message boards, service directories, continuing legal education and legal search tools. In addition, Thomson FindLaw provides access to tools and services that help connect legal professionals with potential clients. (PR Newswire)
11th Circuit Remands $400,000 in Sanctions Against Employment Lawyers Aug 3, 2006
The sanctions may include fines paid to the court, payments to the opposing lawyers to compensate them for their time and costs, an order to attend continuing legal education courses and referrals to The Florida Bar disciplinary committee. Lenard ordered the Amlongs to pay $18,600 for attorney fees and costs incurred in reopening the deposition, and another 10 percent interest on that amount. (Law.com)
He was a member of the Mississippi Board of Bar Commissioners from 2001-04 and has served on the faculty of a Continuing Legal Education seminar that focused on Hot Tips in Criminal Law. Strong attends Centenary United Methodist Church in McComb and has been active in a number of community activities, including the McComb Mayor s Commission on Youth, and as a volunteer coach for Dixie Youth Baseball and Upward Basketball. (Enterprise-Journal)
"Domestic abuse is such an important issue. The people at the women's center do such tremendous work for the community." Buel begins speaking at 8 a.m. Monday, said Mary Jo O'Neal, development director of MCWC. Afternoon break-out sessions, which will cover topics like civil legal representation and advocacy issues, begin at 1:30 p.m. Attorneys attending the event can receive continuing legal education credit in exchange for pro bono legal services. The seminar is open to the public, but... (Conroe Courier, TX)
That will entail continuing legal education. But she'll spend most of her time on a pursuit she's loved since her childhood--cattle farming. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
He has served as an instructor in Continuing Legal Education for Oklahoma District Attorney's Association and as required by the Oklahoma Bar Association; and has been recognized for his work in providing instruction on police report writing for law enforcement officers. As assistant district attorney, Moore served as a prosecutor and as the chief of the District's Civil Division successfully trying jury cases in all four counties. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Board members also scrapped a proposal to require those lawyers to get the same mandatory continuing legal education credits that must be obtained by other attorneys. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Business)
To obtain certification, attorneys would have to complete twice the amount of continuing legal education now required, promise to abide by a higher standard of ethics and agree to refuse referrals from lawyers who violate those standards and advertising restrictions. The academy would require noncertified attorneys to add a disclaimer in their advertising to inform consumers that New York state has a "certified civil trial attorney" speciality and that they are not among those certified. (Law.com)
Barbara Holmes of the law firm Harwell Howard Hyne Gabbart & Manner was presented the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Award. The Young Lawyers Division Leadership Recognition Award went to Trey Harwell of Neal & Harwell and Jude White of Tune, Entrekin & White. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Participants in the event, which is credited as a source of continuing legal education credits, include: J. Patrick Barrett, chairman, ; Jerry Bilinski, veterinarian and former chairman, New York State Racing and Wagering Board; Skip Carlson, vice president for racing, ; Raymond V. Casey, Esq. president, New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation; Steven Crist, chairman and publisher, ; C. Steven Duncker, chairman, ; Jeff Gural, chairman ; Daniel Hogan, chairman of the New York State Racing and... (Albany Business Review, NY)
JAY GEARY, a lawyer with Peterson P.A., was a faculty speaker at the National Business Institute's Continuing Legal Education seminar June 14 in Tampa. Geary spoke on interpreting coverage under insurance contracts. (The Ledger)
Every so often, though, Bell can be found taking Continuing Legal Education courses, or CLEs, on such topics as employment law or Ohio's proposed model rules of professional conduct for attorneys. A lawyer by training, Bell is CEO of Columbus-based Moochie & Co., an upscale pet products retailer. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Susie Steckner Special for The ABG Jun. More than a decade's worth of attention and effort has done little to lure more minorities and women to practice law in Arizona. (AZCentral -- Business)
David N. Horowitz, Continuing Legal Education Award. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Business)
series is the first of its kind ever to be accredited for mandatory continuing legal education, certified in 19 states across the country. Objection. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 50-year-old said he would probably get out of jail in about four months and believed he would not lose his law license, which as been suspended only because he failed to meet his required continuing legal education hours because he was unsure how his case would turn out. Curry could spend the full year in jail or could be released early; it will be the discretion of the sheriff. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
On the contrary, says Geddes, top-flight, nonpartisan speakers, including Nobel Prize winners, are recruited to give judges the equivalent of continuing legal education courses on cutting-edge economic and environmental issues. The organization has also disclosed its funding sources and other relevant information on its Web site and encourages judges to fully disclose their participation, he says. (Law.com)
Attendees will earn three hours of skills credits toward their continuing legal education. The cost is $65 for bar association members, $85 for non-members and $20 for law students and paralegals. (Albany Business Review, NY)
"You had to go down to the courthouse to check." He said Willkie now checks the registration status of every lawyer at the firm every two years, at the time the lawyers must certify they have met continuing legal education requirements. Most unlicensed lawyers are either junior associates who have put off the application process following the bar exam or practitioners taking advantage of disadvantaged groups like immigrants. (Law.com)
As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law in a democratic society. SOURCE American Bar Association Web Site. (PR Newswire)
Source note: Some information in this post is from Illinois Civil Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2000). January 20, 2006 in. (Blawg)
CLE - This program will qualify for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit of 8. 5 hours of general credit and 1 hour of legal ethics in California and may meet the requirements for CLE credits in other states. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Attendees also can earn five Continuing Legal Education credits, Office of Public Instruction renewal units or Pupil Instruction Related credits. Javascript disabled. (Missoulian, MT)
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