What's ahead Apr 5, 2008
NALS of Southern Oregon Coast, the association for legal professionals, will have a monthly Continuing Legal Education meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at The Grounds, inside Books by the Bay, 1875 Sherman Ave., North Bend ... The continuing legal education will be presented by Coos County Community Corrections Director Roy Wright on the Coos County Community Corrections Program. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
DRI Europe Launches Inaugural International Conference Mar 18, 2008
The conference, titled "Product Recalls and Claims -- Facing the New Challenges" will feature an examination of the growing issues surrounding product recalls and claims in Europe and the US. Attendees will be able to attend top notch continuing legal education seminars, where they will learn the latest issues surrounding how to manage global product liability claims, how to respond if a product claim or recall hits their clients' companies and how regulators are responding to the issues of... (PR Newswire)
NALS group to meet at The Grounds in NB Mar 7, 2008
The National Association of Legal Secretaries of the Southern Oregon Coast, the association for legal professionals, will have a monthly Continuing Legal Education meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at The Grounds inside Books by the Bay, 1875 Sherman Ave., North Bend ... The continuing legal education will be presented by Attorney Andrew E. Combs, from the law office of Whitty, Littlefield, McDaniel, and Bodkin LLP, on the topic of Foreclosure. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Japanese Jury System and Law School Curriculum Dependant on U.S. Experience Feb 29, 2008
A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Louisville, Colorado, NITA pioneered the legal skills learning-by-doing methodology over thirty-five years ago and has since remained the ultimate standard in continuing legal education. With an average student/faculty ratio of 4:1 and an all-volunteer faculty drawn from a cadre of judges, law professors, and practicing attorneys, NITA's multi-day "boot camps" deliver unparalleled professional development for nearly 6,000 attorneys each year. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bar association moving to first permanent location Feb 24, 2008
It will contain administrative offices for the bar association and the , meeting rooms for continuing legal education programs, a lounge, mediation rooms and a ballroom. Founded in 1896, the Hillsborough County Bar Association has more than 3,700 members and is the largest voluntary bar association in the Florida. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
School system adds to its Hall of Honor Feb 24, 2008
He has been active in the NC Conference of Superior Court Judges where he has served as chairman of the Judicial Education Committee, which plans all of the continuing legal education programs for the state's superior court judges. He serves on the pattern jury instruction committee and was recently chosen president-elect of the conference. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
The Courier recommends Gilbert for 418th Feb 20, 2008
And while his opponents have tried to suggest that board certification is simply a matter of a few extra hours of continuing legal education and a test, the truth is that an attorney must pass a rigorous set of requirements to obtain certification, including a higher amount of continuing legal education, demonstrated ability in the courtroom in the field of specialty, peer review, and a grueling exam. Only about a third of the attorneys who sat for the test in family law certification last year... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Accordent Enhances Online Certification Capabilities in Accordent Media Management System Feb 14, 2008
1 with array of new testing, tracking and certification features designed to meet growing demand for online continuing medical education, continuing legal education and government-mandated safety, financial and human resource compliance programs. The AMMS Certification Module 2. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Breaking up can be costly for city ledger Feb 14, 2008
They included Raymond William "Bill" Crowe, who was no longer permitted to practice law in state because he failed to either take or report to The Florida Bar his continuing legal education requirements. Crowe, who was paid $106,000 annually, was notified by the Bar last May that he could not practice law until he had finished the educational requirements. (Florida Times-Union)
Supreme Court Web site temporarily out of service Feb 8, 2008
The Mississippi Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court Clerk, Administrative Office of Courts, Board of Bar Admissions and the Commission on Continuing Legal Education are moving into a new building starting Friday, Feb. 8. Reader Comments. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Legislative Leaders to Speak at 4th Annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress & Racing Forum, February 25-26 Jan 31, 2008
(The conference is approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 7. 0 substantive credits. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A night for split votes at the City Council meeting Jan 19, 2008
The state requires 15 hours of continuing legal education per year. He said he is being required to submit his 2007 CEs in order to be certified in 2008. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
City, PCC, Chamber make choices for future Dec 29, 2007
District Court Judge Robert Schmisseur received the 2007 Robert L. Gernon Award for Outstanding Service to Continuing Legal Education in Kansas. Brian Hoffman accepted the job of Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Yale Law School dean lectures at UNM Dec 9, 2007
Members of the can earn one general continuing legal education credit for attending the lecture. Koh will discuss Supreme Court cases dealing with global issues and discuss whether they form a consistent philosophy. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Legal services sector set for further liberalisation Dec 7, 2007
The test will be what is the value add they are going to bring to Singapore," said Professor Jayakumar. The ministry said liberalising the legal service sector will bring about several benefits. These include bolstering the growth of other sectors like banking and finance, which needs cutting-edge legal services, as well as retaining and attracting both international and local lawyers to the profession.There are also recommendations in the area of legal education and professional training. These... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Letters to the editor Nov 9, 2007
As a 17-year licensed Missouri attorney taking more than 15 hours mandatory continuing legal education yearly, I found Jim Minnery's Oct. 27 column "Anonymous survey of lawyers no way to pick state judges" incomplete regarding the Missouri Court Plan. In Missouri, appointed judges must stand for retention in the next general election after 12 months in office. (Anchorage Daily News)
Heated DA race takes center stage Nov 1, 2007
I have all my continuing legal education in the prosecution of criminal law. I have over 5,000 cases that I have personally prosecuted. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Business Briefcase Oct 8, 2007
Magisterial District Judge James P. Kennedy has been certified for service as a member of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System after completion of continuing legal education course work. The course work was conducted by the Minor Judiciary Education Board and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts in Harrisburg. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lawyer Trades In Labor Practice for Consulting and Canines Oct 5, 2007
" He spends little time practicing law in the U.S., other than occasional matters for longtime clients. Karger pays his Texas Bar dues and keeps his continuing legal education credits current by taking online courses, he says. One major theme of Karger's consulting work and his 2004 book, "Why Work Isn't Working Anymore: Tools to Transform Your Workplace As If People Mattered," is that employee earnings are not an accurate predictor of employee happiness. When companies seek to spur productivity... (Law.com)
Judges, magistrates lament instant justice Oct 5, 2007
Mr Justice Akamba said continuing legal education for its members was important and called on the Office of the Chief Justice to strive to build "the individual capacities of our members to ensure better justice delivery". On image building, Mr Justice Akamba appealed to members to study their friends and members of the bar well saying "that could give you a clue as to how to avert any damage to your image". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Animal lawyers share passion to protect helpless Oct 1, 2007
The committee plans to offer seminars for the public as well as continuing legal education courses for attorneys. Whether they're criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors or estate attorneys, organizers said the common link between committee members is their passion for animals and their realization that while state law may recognize animals as no more than property -- like a car or a house -- they can mean much more to their owners. (Newsday -- World)
No new executive compensation rules coming this year, SEC division head says Sep 27, 2007
We will step back sometime in the early part of next year and see if there are things that need to be addressed by rule making, rather than interpretive advice, White said in remarks at the Practising Law Institute, a continuing legal education organization. While the agency had made it clear for months that it would be reviewing companies' disclosure and requesting additional information, the August letters nonetheless caused something like alarm in some corporate quarters. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Chatham's attorney keeps license Sep 26, 2007
Kevin Whiteheart had failed to pay $200 in fines for not reporting his continuing legal education hours on time ... In an interview, Whiteheart said he did not know that Feb. 28 was the deadline for reporting continuing legal education hours to the bar ... According to bar officials, they received Whiteheart's continuing legal education report May 4 -- two months after the deadline. (News & Observer)
Attorney wife perfect backstop for Brave Sep 23, 2007
She worked part-time in the offseason until recently and still keeps up the continuing legal education credits that ensure her professional standing. "She would have been the big breadwinner in our family, and I had no problem with that," Tim says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Energy in the West focus of law conference at UM Sep 16, 2007
The conference offers 11 Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys. Faculty members and full-time students may attend the conference at no charge, but are asked to register. (Missoulian, MT)
Schmisseur earns honors Sep 15, 2007
District Court Judge Bob Schmisseur received the 2007 Robert L. Gernon Award for Outstanding Service to Continuing Legal Education in Kansas today at the Southwest Kansas Bar Association Annual Meeting. The Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission presented the award ... The award recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a unique commitment to legal education for lawyers in Kansas and have provided outstanding service to continuing legal education. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Certification separates specialists from imposters Sep 1, 2007
Attorneys who have practiced IP law for five years or more will be able to get certified by completing 45 hours of continuing legal education in IP law and passing a written exam, offered for the first time on Oct. 1. The goal of the certification is to educate more lawyers about IP law and to halt an increase in litigation against unqualified IP lawyers, said James A. Gale, chairman of the IP Board Certification Committee. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Proposed merger in works for 2 area bar associations Aug 31, 2007
We can offer outstanding continuing legal education seminars and have a unified grievance committee. We can also improve and expand our community service efforts including our pro bono legal work. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Qualcomm lawyers must explain actions Aug 17, 2007
In her order, Major said the sanctions she is considering range from ordering continuing legal education to heavy fines and referral to the California State Bar for investigation. If those proceedings take place, there is a distinct possibility that they could lose their ability to practice law, Withers said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Former Vilas Assistant DA suspended Aug 5, 2007
According to the office of lawyer regulation, Fitzgerald continued to practice law after he was suspended for not paying association dues and failing to attend required continuing legal education courses. Between November 8, 2003 and June 6, 2005, Fitzgerald appeared as the prosecutor of record in approximately 85 felony cases, 200 misdemeanor cases, 121 criminal traffic cases and 180 civil forfeiture cases, without having a valid license to practice law. (Forest Republican, WI)
Chaffins attorney calls Alabama arrest and detention a stunt Jul 21, 2007
She said the seminar is the best opportunity for her and her colleagues throughout the state to obtain their required continuing legal education credits. The dates for this are set a year in advance, and I ve had reservations since before I was even put on (the Theresa Parker) case, Patterson said. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Court refuses to reinstate lawyer Jul 20, 2007
But the Supreme Court said Hopewell did not get malpractice insurance or take continuing legal education until late in the probation period. Even though Hopewell was not practicing law until that time, he should have complied with the requirements to get insurance and take classes, the justices said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Court orders suspension of 33 law licenses Jul 7, 2007
The state Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of 33 attorneys law licenses by Aug. 2 for failure to complete continuing legal education courses ... The vast, vast majority of lawyers get their continuing legal education credits, he said, noting about 1 percent was contained in the Supreme Court order. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Jones offers 'personality' program Jun 10, 2007
It is approved for three credit hours of continuing professional education and continuing legal education for attorneys, CPAs and tax professionals. Among topics covered are: hiring and firing do's and don'ts; freedom of expression in the workplace; violence in the workplace; restrictive covenants; occupation safety; discrimination that violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Fair Labor Standards Act; Immigration Reform and Control Act; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and Americans with... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Quintin Cross plea date postponed Jun 5, 2007
The reason is that Cross s attorney, Michael Howard, will be out of town for a continuing legal education course, according to his office. To get the rest of the story every day, subscribe to the Register Star. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Valerie Yarashus Co-Chairs Personal Injury Conference Panel Jun 1, 2007
Boston--Valerie Yarashus co-chaired Personal Injury Law in Review 2007" at the 10th Annual Personal Injury Law Conference in Boston on April 25, 2007, sponsored by the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). ADVERTISEMENT Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) June 1, 2007 -- Valerie Yarashus co-chaired Personal Injury Law in Review 2007" at the 10th Annual Personal Injury Law Conference in Boston on April 25, 2007, sponsored by the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). The panel... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
First Woman Judge Appointed to Head New York Office of Court Administration May 30, 2007
Pfau has been involved in implementing a number of important court initiatives, including jury reform and setting up the state's continuing legal education system. More recently, she helped develop a pilot project in Erie and Nassau counties to make social workers available to parties at the outset of contested custody cases to recommend needed social services for families. (Law.com)
Dorsey Partner Rebuked Over Document Mishap May 25, 2007
He advised her for now to attend a June 17 continuing legal education course titled "Ethical Bounds of Aggressive Litigation.". But Peters Thursday said the judge's decision was "riddled with errors" and said she and her firm had done their best to "jump through hoops" set by Baer. (Law.com)
Gallop Johnson names general counsel May 23, 2007
Traeger will be responsible for addressing potential issues regarding professional responsibility and legal compliance, mentoring, continuing legal education, and attorney recruiting practices, as well as internal matters of attorney-client privilege and confidentiality, the firm said in a release. Traeger is a member of Gallop Johnson's real estate practice and chairman of the firm's environmental law practice. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Legal specialists May 16, 2007
Minimum requirements to be called a specialist include at least five years of significant practice in the specified area before filing the application, satisfactory peer review and at least 45 to 50 hours of continuing legal education within the last three years before passing a written exam. Pages: 1. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Erwin chosen 2007 Trial Judge of the Year by A.T.L.A. May 11, 2007
Through continuing legal education programs and publications, ATLA serves its membership by providing training in all fields and phases of advocacy. The association is a volunteer organization with a statewide membership of approximately 1,000 lawyers from all 75 counties and several states. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Lawyer with local ties eyes Superior Court seat May 10, 2007
She promised to bring more openness to the court by making public the spending of taxpayers money on her continuing legal education or other expenses. She favors letting voters continue to elect judges, rather than having a governor or someone else appoint them, because she believes politics always enters the picture to some extent. (Scranton Times, PA)
Sports and the law briefed at UMKC symposium Apr 17, 2007
Ferguson said the staff for the UMKC Continuing Legal Education (CLE) chapter, led by director Daniel J. McCarroll, really did a masterful job in coordinating the conference. It was encouraging to Ferguson to see the enthusiasm speakers and moderators exuded during the symposium. (University News, MO)
The state of estate planning Apr 15, 2007
He has been retained by the Internal Revenue Service to provide continuing legal education programs to estate and gift tax attorneys. He appears annually on several American Bar Association-American Law Institute estate planning programs, and has spoken at many other national tax institutes, including the Notre Dame Tax Institute and the Southern Federal Tax Institute. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Mandatory CLE Planned for New Jersey, State High Court Says Apr 14, 2007
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued an historic announcement Thursday that it expects to require mandatory continuing legal education for New Jersey's licensed lawyers, who have long resisted the idea despite adoption in 43 other jurisdictions ... With that mandate, the 29 lawyers and judges on the Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Legal Education will focus on creating a program, not on studying advisability of having one, he says ... Retired Appellate Division Judge William Dreier, who chairs the... (Law.com)
Former Sen. Santorum Joins Eckert Seamans as Consultant Mar 20, 2007
Ryan said Santorum went on inactive status while serving as a senator and needs to make up some continuing legal education credits before he can regain active status. At that time, Ryan said, Santorum would become of counsel with the firm. (Law.com)
Enough 'Half-Truths': Key Dem Wants White House Under Oath Mar 19, 2007
Rick White hasn't paid $390 in bar dues and needs to complete 20 to 30 hours of continuing legal education before he can reclaim his license. Continued. (ABC News)
Balancing the scales Mar 14, 2007
In an April vote about two-thirds of the bar's members opted to eliminate a workplace diversity component of OBA's continuing legal education program ... Opposition to that program stemmed from complaints that its teachings weren't practice-oriented, that it did not belong in the continuing legal education curricula and that the program itself might not be effective ... The Oregon Supreme Court, which oversees continuing legal education requirements, suggested that the bar review the... (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Laptops for judges soon Mar 5, 2007
Justice Balakrishnan also inaugurated the Indian Law Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Judicial representatives who spoke at the function expressed the need to have a bench of the Supreme Court in Chennai. (Hindu)
Maybe you should shut up Feb 26, 2007
Finally, sharpening negotiation skills is always a popular Continuing Legal Education course. Yet, while lawyers tend to become skilled negotiators, it is equally accurate to say that negotiating is not something that comes easily to most people. (USA Today -- Money)
Governor's son fined over continuing ed requirements Feb 23, 2007
(AP) - Governor Fletcher's son has been by the Kentucky Supreme Court for falling behind in continuing legal education obligations ... A minority of justices say Benjamin Fletcher should have been fined 750 dollars, as recommended by the Kentucky Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education Commission. (WKRC.com, OH)
Albany Law School breakfast series begins Feb. 27 Feb 21, 2007
Continuing legal education credit is available for attending the seminar. Call 518-445-3287 for reservations. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Faith-at-work movement going mainstream Feb 15, 2007
But they have one thing in common, said Lipskar, who recently ran a six-week, continuing legal education course that compared Jewish law to American law. More than 150 attorneys attended. (The Miami Herald)
Wal-Mart Receives American Bar Association Award for Outstanding Achievements in Promoting Diversity Feb 13, 2007
With more than 413,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public. Within the United States, Wal-Mart employs more than 1. (PR Newswire)
Nanotechnology forum to be held at Albany Law School Feb 9, 2007
Lawyers attending can qualify for continuing legal education credits by paying a fee. For more information, or to register, call Sarah Elghannani at 518-472-5855. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Workshops to explain legal options for GIs Feb 8, 2007
On Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) workshop for lawyers and law students will be held at Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Washington. This workshop will look at the ethics surrounding military questions. (Kalona News, IA)
Legals will meet in NB on Jan. 23 Jan 14, 2007
NALS of the Southern Oregon Coast, the association for legal professionals, will hold its monthly continuing legal education meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at The Grounds, located inside Books by the Bay, 1875 Sherman Ave., in North Bend. The continuing legal education will be presented by Curt Bernard, from the Social Security Administration, on the topic of ocial Security, An Overview of the Paperless Process. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New play premieres in Rapid City Jan 12, 2007
Continuing legal education and the theater might sound like strange bedfellows, but Anna Marie and Graham Thatcher have made a career out of blending the two ... theatrical productions that focus on continuing legal education as well as educating the public about the law. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Trusting the White House Jan 9, 2007
Accordingly, presidential press secretary Tony Snow insisted the signing statement simply restated existing law, as though the White House mission was to offer continuing legal education: "This is not a change in law, this is not new, it is not ... a sweeping new power by the president. ... It is, in fact, merely a statement of present law and present authorities granted to the president of the United States." But if Mr. Bush intended signing statements as opportunities to restate the law, the... (Washington Times, DC)
Florida Bar sets application deadline for new practice areas Dec 22, 2006
Satisfaction of the certification area's continuing legal education requirements. Board certification is valid for five years, during which time the attorney must continue to practice law and attend Florida Bar-approved continuing legal education courses. (Orlando Business Journal)
New board certification available for lawyers Dec 1, 2006
At least 45 hours of continuing legal education within the three years preceding application ... Board certification is valid for five years, during which time the attorney must continue to practice law and attend Florida Bar-approved continuing legal education courses. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Business Briefs Nov 28, 2006
The program is approved for two credit hours of continuing professional education and continuing legal education for attorneys, CPAs and tax professionals. The course costs 40, which includes materials. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Melton trial witness list Nov 15, 2006
Lauren Brooks, administrative assistant for the Office of Continuing Legal Education at Mississippi College School of Law. Jackson residents Scott and Susan Johnson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Harvey Electronics, Inc. Completes $4,000,000 Investment from Trinity Investment Partners as New Board Members Are Appointed Nov 11, 2006
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)
