Florida CLE - Ethics Credit Courses

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Estate Planning Retainer Agreements and Engagement Letters

Misunderstanding can cause untold harm to the attorney client relationship – harm that retainer agreements seek to prevent. In that sense, retainer agreements present a critical step that attorneys can take to protect themselves from legal and ethical issues. This CLE course will explain these agreements, what they should include, how emerging technology impacts them, billing practices and when special precautions or clauses are relevant. The course will deal with broad guidelines and clause spe... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit

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Essentials for Lease Drafting, Dealing with Problem Tenants & Doing So Ethically

Landlord tenant relationships are fraught with pitfalls. This CLE course aims to identify the most pressing of the issues that may befall landlord tenant relationships and offer practical advice in addresses them. The course addresses strategies for landlord risk management such as screening potential tenants, and security deposits while offering tips to implement these options without risk of discrimination claims and penalties. Key lease provisions for effective remedies and enforcement as wel... More Info

$95

2.5Total Credits

1 Ethics

Self-Report
Ethical Considerations: Retainers and Disclaimers in Cannabis Law

The ethical issues related to cannabis are many, and rising. With a review of emerging issues in the realm of ethics, whether at the federal or state level as well as New York’s recent guidance on attorney ethics, and specific aspects of the ABA, this CLE course provides the most comprehensive overview of the issues at stake. The course will also present scenarios which provide the distinction between business and legal advice and explains the use of an engagement letter, retainer agreements and... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit

Self-Report
Get Smart: Ethical Boundaries vis a vis Case Investigations and Evidence Collection in the Digital World

The ethical boundaries of social media, with its constantly expanding and evolving landscape, is critical to an attorney’s knowledge base both in evidence collection and case investigations. This CLE course will review relevant issues including pretexting, wire taps, social media subpoenas and third-party discovery along with traditional investigations and the ethical considerations attorneys and law firms may face. More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit

Self-Report
Avoiding Legal Malpractice and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

This CLE course will explain how legal standards of fiduciary duty are adaptable to the capital markets and financial services industry. Presented by attorney Norman Arnoff, the course will review tips and strategies to protect against legal action including documentation, informed consent and reporting as well as aspects of legal malpractice including: • Attorney client relationships • Breach of duty of care • Cognizable economic damages (not unquantifiable damages) •... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits

Self-Report
Ethical Tips for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners

Small firm and solo practitioners face additional challenges in staying informed of ethical rules and considerations for attorneys without the organizational, administrative and legal support of larger firms. This CLE course, designed specifically for small and solo practitioners will present real life situations involving ethical dilemmas and legal malpractice claims and explore how to navigate issues and hypotheticals. More Info

$126

3.5Ethics Credits

Self-Report
Ethics and Professionalism

There are many courses that explain what attorneys should do, whether in facing a difficult legal battle or an ethical quandary. This CLE course will explain what not to do in the practice of law, and how to avoid potential pitfalls through a thorough understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct and an attorney’s responsibility to clients both past and present, the court and all parties concerned. More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits

Self-Report
Ethics of Social Media: What Attorneys Need to Know

Social media has vastly altered the way we communicate as well as how we search for and gather information. For attorneys, an understanding of how social media works can be a key element in building a business or a legal suit. This CLE course will explain the various types of social media and how they can be utilized in marketing, discovery, communications and legal actions. The course will also explain the potential ethical issues in using social media and how to avoid actions that may result i... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits

Self-Report
The Complexities of Multijurisdictional Practice: Deciphering Rule 5.5

While an attorney might be licensed in a particular state, there are still instances where practice in another state is necessary. Whether traveling to another state for a contract negotiation or to represent a client brought up on charges elsewhere, lawyers often travel across state lines to travel, even if states where they are not licensed. This is particular true of immigration attorneys. This CLE course will present the basics of Multi-Jurisdictional Practice (MJP) and ABA Model Rule 5.5... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit

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Trust Yourself: A Basic Guide to Using Trust Accounts for Legal Fees

High volume practices, particularly those who accept smaller, flat fees for cases, will often choose to avoid depositing upfront fees into their trust accounts. Intended as a primer for newer practitioners, this CLE course will cover the basics if using trust accounts for legal fees and explain when and how unearned fees can be deposited into trust account when paid upfront. The course will explain the pros and cons of this practice and where to find additional rules and applicable information... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits

Self-Report