Mississippi CLE - Ethics and Specialty Courses
This is a listing of Ethics and Specialty CLE Courses for Mississippi. Please make your selection below of Mississippi CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Mississippi CLE
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Legal Ethics: Confidentiality and Taking Remedial Measures
The issue of confidentiality is critical to the attorney/client relationship. As one of the three primary fiduciary duties a lawyer owes to their client, it is necessary to ensure that clients can discuss sensitive matters with their lawyer. What happens, however, when evidence presented turns out to be false? How do attorneys balance the confidentiality requirement when it conflicts with the lawyer’s obligations of honesty? This CLE course will explain how to address the presentatio... More Info
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Legal Ethics: Reasonableness of Fees
Compliance with ethics rules are a requirement for all firms and it is typically someone’s responsibility to ensure that compliance whether it’s an ethics committee, sole employee, or a shared responsibility amongst all attorneys. Regardless of how it is handled, ethics are the responsibility of all and this CLE course will demonstrate how to ensure compliance and mine timesheets for early warning signs that you are in danger of an ethics claim. More Info
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Major League Baseball and Alex Rodriguez: An Opportunity to Examine Ethical Issues Arising from Labor Arbitration
It is no surprise that it took the employment suspension of a famous athlete to bring labor issues to the public eye. In perhaps one of the mesmerizing labor issues in history—Major League Baseball’s season-long suspension of Alex Rodriguez played out on major media outlets across the country—the case generating investigation and intense controversy both within the industry and in the public mind and raising a variety of legal and ethical conflicts. This CLE course will explore these issues agai... More Info
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Mindfulness for Attorneys: Emotional Wellness & Well-Being
This thought-provoking CLE will explore mental well-being within the legal profession as we spotlight personal narratives of burnout, recovery, and the challenges associated with mental health. Rooted in authentic experiences, this program provides tangible strategies to navigate stress and attain a harmonious work-life equilibrium. Delve into the early indicators of burnout, acquiring effective techniques to preserve mental health amidst high-pressure environments. Uncover tools that... More Info
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Misconduct in the Representation of a Client
This CLE course will focus on the application and scope of Model Rules 1.16 and 8.4(d). Presented by two experienced practitioners, the course will address the recent amendment to Rule 1.16 and whether it merely codifies a duty that already existed or imposes completely new duties on attorneys in order to monitor how their clients utilize their services. Those opposed maintain that the amendment is a substantial change made by the ABA under pressure from the Department of Treasury, Con... More Info
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Navigating Ethical Challenges: AI Adoption in Legal Practice
AI tools are being used to accomplish an untold number of tasks in countless industries, and their use is only getting more widespread. This CLE course will focus on the responsible use of AI in the legal industry and how to ensure your use is aligned with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The course will also review the various ethical implications of the use of AI and offer tips and strategies for efficient and effective methods to integrate AI into your law practice. More Info
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 Part I
With more and more of the workforce adapting to working from home, the issue of security has come to the forefront. Within the legal industry, this issue is critical as the potential for mishandling confidential information and violating duties to clients dramatically increases. This CLE course will explain the potential risks and how to manage them while keeping abreast of new rules and opinions. The course will provide tips and strategies for developing a crisis plan and streamlining communi... More Info
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Practicing Law in a Pandemic: Remote Lawyering in the Age of COVID-19 PART II
In Part II of our series on Practicing Law in a Pandemic, this CLE course will provide crucial tips and strategies to navigate the new work at home environment and the various privacy risks that may arise. The course will review the latest development in New York and explain how to create data privacy and security plans. The duty of supervision, effective communication with staff and clients, client intake, conflict management, and the quick handling of issues as they arise will all be address... More Info
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Prevention, Detection & Treatment of Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
The extensive damage caused by substance and alcohol abuse is fairly well-known but its prevalence in the legal profession is less understood. This CLE course will review the various forms of addiction including medical marijuana, alcohol, gambling food and unethical conduct. Challenges in identifying behaviors relating to this abuse, how to differentiate abuse from normal social drinking and the consequences of such behavior which may include State Bar sanctions or even criminal convictions wil... More Info
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Professionalism & Tips for Meeting Minimal Legal Standards
For attorneys, the balance between maintaining the highest ethical standards and satisfying their legal obligations to their clients can be difficult. This CLE course will help you learn how to do both by reaching the highest goals of ethical duties while meeting the minimum requirements to your client. The course is useful across all areas of practice and is applicable to both litigators and corporate attorneys. More Info
$341Ethics Credit
