Texas CLE - Trial Skills Courses

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Terrorism On Trial: An Overview of Anti-Terrorism Litigation in Federal Courts

This introductory CLE course will offer a glimpse into the exclusive area of anti-terrorism litigation. The course will provide an overview of the most common federal anti-terrorism statutes including 28 U.S.C. 1605A (the “terrorism exception” to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act) and the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) as amended by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA). The course will address timelines, eligibility criteria, and the typical obstacles to obtaining a judgm... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Winning Motions to Suppress: Cross Examination of Police for Warrantless Vehicle Searches

Cross-examining a police officer takes skill and tact. This CLE course will present practical tips and strategies to conduct a successful cross-examination of police officer witnesses in situations where a traffic stop resulted in a warrantless vehicle search. From conducting a thorough client interview/intake form to the cross examination, the course will offer tried and true methods as well as common mistakes attorneys tend to make when cross-examining police officer witnesses. The c... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
Another Bite of The Apple: How To Use The New Sentencing Guidelines Amendment To Help Your Client Get Out of Prison

The First Step Act, enacted in 2018, is considered by many to be the greatest criminal justice reform acts in recent memory. The Act resulted in changes to federal criminal law that could potentially offer your client significant relief through resentencing and early release. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of the First Step Act and its impact on the US sentencing guidelines. The course will also present motions that can be filed pursuant to the First Step Act and... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
You Can Handle the Truth! An Introduction to the Military Justice System for Civilian Practitioners

Anyone who has seen A Few Good Men has been intrigued by the concepts of military justice. This innovative CLE course, geared toward civilian practitioners who are interested in military courts or want to expand into military defense, will offer a comprehensive overview of the military justice system. The course will present an overview of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (“UCMJ”), the cultural differences between the civilian and military systems, the rights of the accused in th... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Mastering the Client Interview

First impressions are important. In an attorney/client relationship, the initial interview is when that first impression is made. This CLE course will present how client trust is achieved during that first meeting. The course will discuss the factors that make for a successful initial interview beginning with the importance of small talk and the description of legal terms. An attorney’s ability to recognize a client’s goals, and sometimes manage expectations is critical as is how billi... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Some Lessons From The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Collision Case

A trial about a ski accident would not normally make the news, but when one party is Gwyneth Paltrow, every minute of the trial is cause for a media frenzy. At the end of March, 2023, the case of Gwyneth Paltrow v Terry Sanderson went to trial to determine who was at fault in a ski crash at Deer Valley ski resort in Utah. The case seemed to be a simple incident of a collision course on a ski slope in which Mr. Sanderson alleged that Ms. Paltrow skied into his back, knocking him down,... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Ten Worst Ethics Nightmares You Can Have

Legal ethics are a dangerous area – one mistake can derail your career. This CLE course will present a rapid analysis of the 10 disastrous legal ethics errors you can. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility are often a solid guide for clarity in the ethical expectations of the legal profession, nothing is more impactful than real-life scenarios. While these errors are not totally inclusive of the challenges facing practitioners today, those actively engaged in the practice... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

PFA’s were developed in the 1950’s for use as waterproofing materials, fire-suppression chemicals, non-stick coating, and other products. Technically known as Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, these have now been found in both food and water supplies around the world and have been linked to a variety of cancers as well as non-cancerous illnesses. This CLE course will explain these substances and the new federal and state regulations that have been enacted. The course will review the... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Ethics of Witness Preparation: Does ABA Ethics Rules Change the Dynamics for Preparing Witnesses?

Led by a team of highly experienced trial and litigation specialists, this informative CLE course will address the impact of new ABA Formal Opinion 508, “The Ethics of Witness Preparation,”. The course will present the impact of the opinion on counsel’s approach to working with witnesses, including a client, who must testify at deposition and trial. The course will address how the opinion changes the ethics rules as well as discuss the ethical limits when working with favorable witnes... More Info

$34

1.25Ethics Credits
Federal Civil Procedure: Practicing Tips for Federal Litigation

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure seem overwhelming. This CLE course will arm you with the knowledge you need to navigate federal civil litigation and walk into a federal courtroom with confidence. Whether your experience is limited, or you just need to brush up, this CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the critical stages of FRCP including removal and jurisdiction, discovery, pleadings, evidentiary and pre-trial issues. The course will offer strategic insight into the... More Info

$29

1General Credit