As states and cities across the nation are in different phases of reopening amid an ongoing pandemic, employers and their attorneys are tasked with getting back to business while implementing new health and safety precautions. Here are the top three things you need to help your clients do to keep their business running smoothly.   Create a Safe Work Environment. Employers need an action plan for reopening, based on CDC, state, and local guidelines. The…

In the wake of the most recent Black Lives Matter protests nationwide, the legal profession is facing a reckoning with the much bemoaned lack of diversity in its ranks – especially as reflected in the highest levels of law firms and in the judiciary. This lack of diversity is not only bad for individual attorneys and the legal profession, but it has also been linked to worse legal outcomes for people of color.  A group…

In a press release yesterday, Lawline announced it has been recognized for extraordinary content and contribution to the legal community by the Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA), as the 2020 recipient of ACLEA’s Steven Leleiko Memorial Award for Professional Excellence in the area of Public Interest. The award is given to acknowledge outstanding commitment to the public interest as evidenced through activities that support the public interest and/or provision of legal services to historically…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Bar extended CLE reporting deadlines for those due in February, March, April, May, June, and July of 2020 to August 31, 2020. So, whether you need some last-minute credits before your upcoming deadline or just want to stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments, check out the top CLE your Florida colleagues are watching right now:  Avoiding Cyberspace Danger Zones: The Ethics of Attorney Advertising.…

As schools nationwide discuss how they may safely open for in-person learning, there is no doubt that remote learning is with us for the foreseeable future, and with it, concerns about online harassment and free speech rights for student protestors. How can attorneys working with educational institutions help clients create a plan to address threats of outside cyberbullying, and to update student disciplinary guidelines regarding student demonstration in the classroom? In a recent CLE…

Whether you need an escape from the headlines or just want to stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments, Lawline’s lineup of August CLE has something for you. From IEP meetings to recent litigation updates on the ADA and the online economy, something is sure to pique your interest. Check out some highlights below:  The Dos and Don’ts of IEP Meetings: How to Ensure A Free and Appropriate Public Education. An Individualized Education Plan…

Effective July 1, 2020, Vermont attorneys must now complete 24 credits (up from 20 credits) as part of every two-year cycle, including at least 2 Ethics credits, 1 Attorney Wellness credit, and 1 Diversity & Inclusion credit. At least 12 of these credits must be completed via Moderated Programming or Non-Moderated Programming with Interactivity as a Key Component.  All of these changes affect Vermont attorneys due to report for the 2019-2021 reporting cycle and…