Texas CLE - Constitutional Law Courses
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Projecting the Future of Cannabis Law: Policy, Market, and Compliance Impacts
This CLE program examines the evolving legal treatment of cannabis in the United States, tracing its path from widespread historical use to decades of federal prohibition under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. That legislation classified cannabis as a Schedule I substance—asserting no accepted medical use, a high potential for abuse, and severe restrictions on scientific research. Despite this federal framework, state-level reform has steadily reshaped the legal landscape. Beginni... More Info
$291General Credit -
Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
During the economic despair of the 1930s, when countless Americans crisscrossed the country on freight trains searching for work, nine young Black men were pulled into one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. Accused of a crime that never happened, the “Scottsboro Boys” were swept into a legal system steeped in racial prejudice and fear. Their case, born in the Jim Crow South, would capture international attention and eventually reshape American law. This CLE c... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, and Courtroom Animals: Laws, Practices, and Policies
Animals assist people in many different ways, yet the legal landscape governing their use is far from uniform. Service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and animals used in courtroom settings each serve unique roles—and each is subject to its own set of rules, requirements, and expectations. This CLE program offers a clear and practical exploration of these categories, outlining how they differ in purpose, training, and legal status. Participants will examine the fede... More Info
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Bad Bets: Examining the Recent Crisis in Sports Betting Integrity & Professional Sports
For much of the last century, professional sports operated under a constant shadow: the fear that athletes or insiders could influence the outcome of games. The 1919 Black Sox scandal left such a lasting mark that it shaped league governance and the creation of the Commissioner system for generations. That landscape shifted in 2018, when the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. NCAA struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Within months, states began... More Info
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Religious Head Coverings in Court: Legal and Jewish Law Perspectives
Questions about religious expression in the courtroom—such as whether an attorney may wear a yarmulke during proceedings—highlight the intersection of faith, professional ethics, and constitutional law. This CLE program explores how U.S. courts have addressed religious head coverings under the First Amendment and related doctrines, and how those rulings compare with perspectives found in Jewish law (Halacha). Through discussion of key cases and practical examples, participants... More Info
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Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System
This CLE program examines the unique challenges faced by individuals who must navigate the criminal justice system while incarcerated. The course will explore how charges are processed, the role and impact of bail, and the key differences between jails and prisons from a legal standpoint. Attendees will learn how detained defendants are transported to court, how they gain access to legal resources, and how attorney-client meetings are conducted behind bars. The session also raises an im... More Info
$291General Credit
