15 Credit - Texas CLE Bundle A - $79
Online and On-demand Texas Bar Approved CLE Requirements Compliance | 15 Courses | 15 Credits
This informative compliance bundle provides access to online video and audio courses which, when completed, will satisfy the entire 15 hour and 3 hour ethics MCLE requirement for Texas. These courses have been approved by the State Bar of Texas for full CLE credit.
Conveniently watch these courses on your computer, tablet or phone anywhere that you have an Internet connection. Fulfilling your Texas CLE requirements could not be easier!
Speciality Credits: 3.0 Hours Ethics
Bundle Price: $79Courses Included in this Texas CLE Requirements Bundle
The following courses fulfill 15 Texas CLE credits:
- And Then There is FRAUD
- Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Discovery
- Common HR Concerns in the Workplace
- Computer Security Trends for Attorneys and Law Offices
- Economic Analysis in Employment Matters
- Electronic Discovery and the Cloud in the Practice of Law
- Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion
- Ethics of Bankruptcy in the Practice of Law
- Implicit Bias and Bias Identification Strategies
- Preparing Your First Appeal: From Opening Brief to Oral Argument
- Reinvigorating the Lawsuit
- Rule 1.1 Competence - A Case Law Exploration
- Succession Planning and the Practice of Law
- Trust Account Basics
- Use NDR and Compare Alternatives to Earn Your Clients Informed Consent
Texas CLE Requirements at a Glance
Every year by the last day of the month preceding their birthday, Texas attorneys are required to complete 15 hours of Continuing Legal Education, 3 hours of which must cover Professional Responsibility. Attorneys may earn all 15 hours of the requirement through courses offered by MCLEZ.
All MCLEZ courses offered to Texas attorneys have been approved by the State Bar of Texas. Our Sponsor ID # is 12883. For more information, please visit the State Bar of Texas Website, or call 512-427-1463.
Texas CLE Requirements Bundle Course Details
And Then There is FRAUD
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
This course is an examination of FRAUD and an analysis of legal trends and legislative solutions intended to bring attention to today's legal practitioners, through real-world examples, of the dangers of swatting, deep fakes, crypto-currency, and other fraud on the internet and other routine transactions, to better protect their clients and improve quality of life.
Faculty:
- Greg Woods, J.D.
Artificial Intelligence and Electronic Discovery
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
This course about Electronic Discovery and Artificial Intelligence in Practice of Law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore ai-powered document review for legal discovery efficiency. Next, the course will investigate predictive coding in e-discovery: accuracy and ethical implications. The course will then explore using machine learning to identify privileged information. After this, the course will investigate automating legal hold notices with artificial intelligence. Next, the material will cover evaluating ai algorithms for relevance in e-discovery processes. The course will then turn towards impact of ai on e-discovery costs and time management. Next, the course will investigate challenges of integrating ai in small law firms' e-discovery. The course will then explore regulatory compliance for ai use in legal e-discovery. Lastly, the material will cover data privacy concerns in ai-driven e-discovery procedures.
Faculty:
- Berry Crawford
Common HR Concerns in the Workplace
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
In "Common HR Concerns in the Workplace," HR specialist and business consultant Ginny Kuehl, and attorney Russell Jackman discuss specific HR issues affecting law offices, identify issues of Violence and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in all businesses and provide a review of OSHA and other rules and regulations of which lawyers should be aware. They offer valuable advice on how to recognize and address workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment situations so as to minimize risks for employers and employees alike.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
- Ginny Kuhel
Computer Security Trends for Attorneys and Law Offices
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
In keeping with the intent of the ABA Rules, it is important for all attorneys to stay up to date on matters of material importance to their practice, this discussion updates our previous program informing attorneys about the ongoing trends in Legal Technology for Computer Security Trends. This will include discussion about the 2023 ABA Resolutions 608-610, the increasing use of AI for both positive and negative uses in the legal realm, the upcoming transition from windows 10 to windows 11 and some tips/trends to keep an eye on in the near future.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
Economic Analysis in Employment Matters
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
Dr. Jouganatos discusses the appropriate benefits to include in loss calculations, the discount rate, wage growth rate, earnings basis, present value calculations, mitigation issues including inferior employment, and hearsay problems as well as adverse tax consequences of a lump-sum award or settlement. Methods of computing loss of benefits and pensions, are discussed, among other issues. He also discusses his approach when undertaking cases. Through this course, attorneys will have a greater understanding of the elements of economic analysis in employment matters.
Faculty:
- George Jouganatos
Electronic Discovery and the Cloud in the Practice of Law
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
This course about electronic discovery and the cloud in practice of law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore legal implications of cloud storage in electronic discovery. Next, the course will investigate data privacy challenges in cloud-based electronic discovery. The course will then explore preservation obligations in cloud-stored electronic evidence. After this, the course will investigate accessing and securing cloud data in legal investigations. Next, the material will cover compliance with esi protocols in cloud environments. The course will then turns towards impact of gdpr on U.S. cloud discovery practices. Next, the course will investigate authenticity verification of cloud-stored legal documents. The course will then explore cloud service provider agreements in ESI management. The course will next investigate legal ethics in using cloud platforms for ediscovery. Lastly, the material will cover cost-effective cloud solutions for small law firms.
Faculty:
- Berry Crawford
Ethics and the Court of Public Opinion
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
Texas CLE Course Details:
Calculated to increase awareness of significant issues impacting the integrity of the legal profession and public trust, the course examines high profile examples of wrongful behavior and traditional notions of moral character. From select sections of the Model Rules of Conduct and terms and concepts from the ethical tradition, it is an informed analysis of questionable decision making under difficult circumstances requiring practitioners to employ the highest standards of care, to preserve the rights and remedies of those they serve and promote the credibility of the justice system.
Faculty:
- Greg Woods, J.D.
Ethics of Bankruptcy in the Practice of Law
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
Texas CLE Course Details:
This course about ethical issues of bankruptcy in the practice of law will explore ten topics that are relevant to attorneys. First, the course will explore conflicts of interest in bankruptcy client representation. Next, the course will investigate disclosure requirements for attorneys in bankruptcy cases. The course will then explore ethical dilemmas in advising clients about bankruptcy fraud. After this, the course will investigate transparency and honesty in bankruptcy petitions filed by lawyers. Next, the material will cover attorney fees and ethical concerns in bankruptcy proceedings. The course will then turn towards duty of competence in handling bankruptcy matters. Next, the course will investigate confidentiality issues in bankruptcy practice. The course will then explore attorney responsibility in reporting client misconduct in bankruptcy. The course will next investigate fraudulent transfers and lawyer ethical boundaries. Lastly, the material will cover misrepresentation of bankruptcy exemptions by legal practitioners.
Faculty:
- Victor Perri, Esq
Implicit Bias and Bias Identification Strategies
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
Attorney Steven Nielsen focuses on bias-reduction strategies to address how unintended biases regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics undermine confidence in the legal system. Among specific Implicit (or "Subconscious") Biases he addresses are "Heightism," and "Elitism." He discusses the impact these biases have on the legal profession and society writ large.
Faculty:
- Steven A Nielsen
Preparing Your First Appeal: From Opening Brief to Oral Argument
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the appellate process in civil law, emphasizing its significance for solo and small practice litigators. It covers fundamental aspects such as what decisions can be appealed, the distinctions between trial and appellate courts, and the procedural rigor required in appellate practice. The discussion includes key considerations for deciding whether to appeal, ethical responsibilities in advising clients, and the importance of timely communication. It also addresses practical elements like filing notices of appeal, the structure of opening briefs, and the critical role of oral arguments. Additionally, this course highlights the necessity of understanding local court rules, maintaining a high-level tone, and being precise with citations. It underscores the importance of protecting a trial win and provides insights through the case study of Pinter-Brown v. Regents of the University of California, illustrating the complexities and strategic considerations inherent in the appellate process.
Faculty:
- David Graulich, Esq.
Reinvigorating the Lawsuit
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
Thomas Moukawsher, an experienced federal litigator and retired Connecticut complex litigation judge, shares lessons from his 40 years of trying cases in courts across the country. The lessons are based on Judge Moukawsher's 2023 book, The Common Flaw, Needless Complexity in the Courts and 50 Ways to Reduce It. The course confronts litigation flaws with practical solutions, beginning with the filing of the complaint and running through appeals court strategies and briefing.
Faculty:
- Thomas G. Moukawsher
Rule 1.1 Competence - A Case Law Exploration
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: Ethics
Texas CLE Course Details:
The American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, first adopted in 1983, represent a comprehensive framework for ethical legal practice in the United States. ABA Rule 1.1: Competence is a fundamental ethical requirement in the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct that mandates lawyers to provide competent representation to their clients. Competence means having the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. This rule underscores the importance of lawyers maintaining their legal skills through continuous study and education. It ensures that clients receive professional and adequate legal services, protecting their legal rights and interests. Violations of this rule can lead to disciplinary actions against lawyers, emphasizing the rule's critical role in maintaining the integrity and quality of the legal profession. This course will explore different facets of this rule by examining important cases such as Strickland v. Washington (1984), Nix v. Whiteside (1986), and Roe v. Flores-Ortega (2000).
Faculty:
- Victor Perri, Esq
Succession Planning and the Practice of Law
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
What are a lawyer?s ethical obligations to engage in succession planning? NOTE: While this program primarily uses California Rules and developments to illustrate the issues involved in this important area, the guidance and ethical examples provided are relevant to attorneys in every state, and comparable Opinions and Statutes are found in nearly every jurisdiction.
This discussion-format talk with Russell Jackman, Esq. and Don McCrae, Owner of Your Business Legacy, a specialist in helping attorneys close their practices, addresses the issues that are commonly dealt with by attorneys who may be considering closing their practices, retiring, or changing ownership to someone else. Don and Russ discuss strategies and ideas to deal with the challenges of closing up or migrating ownership of a law practice while still adhering to State Ethical Requirements.
Faculty:
- Russell Jackman, Esq.
- Don McCrea, PhD
Trust Account Basics
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
This session will cover the practical aspects of managing Client Trust Accounts in a law firm and what profitability measures lawyers should be reviewing.
- Client Trust Account Protection Program [CTAPP]
- What reports should you have for your trust account?
- How should your trust account be reconciled?
- Common mistakes
Faculty:
- Diane Camacho
Use NDR and Compare Alternatives to Earn Your Clients Informed Consent
Texas CLE Requirements Credit Type: General
Texas CLE Course Details:
In this engaging session, led by Rob Christopher, AV Preeminent rated litigation attorney, General Counsel and entrepreneur you will learn when and how you can use an innovative approach to address limited stakes cases.
The approach, Neutral Driven (Non-adversarial) Dispute Resolution provides attorneys with an alternative to litigation, arbitration or mediation for cases in which the amount at stake is less than the potential legal costs (attorney and court fees, time and stress) to resolve it.
Based on his 35+ year career as a successful litigator, Rob uses real world examples to demonstrate the ethical reasons to consider NDR as well as the long-term value of incorporating this approach into your practice.
The program includes background on NDR and how it differs from arbitration and media. Rob then describes NDR and give a hands-on demonstration an assessment you can use to determine value of using NDR for a particular case. It concludes with clear guidelines on when and how you can use Neutral Driven Dispute Resolution for long term wins with your clients.
Rob?s entertaining style, innovative and ethical approach to addressing limited stakes (often called "dog cases") make this a must take session for all client-centric attorneys.
Faculty:
- Rob Christopher
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Detailed Texas CLE Requirements
What Does MCLEZ Provide to it's Texas CLE Customers?
Live Webcast Programs: All 15 participatory credits may be satisfied with live Webcasts.
What are the Texas CLE Credit Requirements?
- Specialty Credits Required:
Ethics or Professional Responsibility -- Minimum Credits Per Period: 3
- Minutes Per Credit Hour: 60
What are the Texas CLE Reporting Requirements?
- End of Compliance Period: Last day preceding birth month
- Reporting Date: N/A
What are the Texas CLE Carryover Credit Rules?
- Amount of General Credit Carryover Allowed? 15
- Carryover Period Length (months): 12
What are the Nevada CLE Ethics or Professional Responsibility Credit Rules?
- Max Carryover Credits:3
- Carryover Period Length (months): 12
- Reporting Period Length (years):1
What are the Texas CLE Reporting Procedures?
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