BUSINESS LAW

Alabama Business Entity Selection: What's the Best Choice for Your Client

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit as John Gray explains the ins and outs of various business formation structures in Alabama, including a review of the latest revisions to the Alabama LLC Act.

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Category: Business Law


BUSINESS LAW

Implications of Alabama's New LLC Act

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while obtaining an overview of Alabama's revised LLC Act, which applies to any LLC that is created on or after January 1, 2015, and to all LLCs as of January 1, 2017. Jon Macklem, a partner with Christian & Small, LLP, covers the most pertinent developments in this law, including the increased ability to waive director/officer liability.

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Category: Business Law


CIVIL PROCEDURE

Best and Worst of Witness Examinations

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while learning how to prepare for examination of witnesses and what strategies to employ. Matt Glover covers best practices and proven approaches to witness examination. He outlines techniques used to increase the value of a case.

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Category: Civil_Procedure


CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Attorneys' Civil Rights Update: Excessive Force, Unlawful Arrest, and More

Earn 1.5 hours of CLE credit while J. Bryan Moseley gives an overview of 42 USC 1983 civil rights claims of excessive force, false arrest, or malicious prosecution.

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Category: Constitutional Law


ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Living or Testamentary Trusts in Alabama: Tax Considerations and Drafting Tips

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while Meegan Colclough explains tax issues that come into play when drafting living or testamentary trusts.

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Category: Estates And Trusts


ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Special Needs Trusts in Alabama: Avoid Malpractice and be a Hero to Your Clients

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while learning the ins and outs of special needs trusts in Alabama. Melanie B. Bradford explains when a special needs trust should be considered and what issues to watch for. She explains the different types of special needs trusts. She gives practical considerations learned from her experience.

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Category: Estates and Trusts


ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Fundamental Principles of Will Drafting in Alabama

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while Jack Carney walks you through the will drafting process, beginning with collecting the necessary information from the client. Mr. Carney discusses methods of designating fiduciaries and various clauses that may be included in the will. He also gives practical pointers learned from his experience.

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Category: Estates and Trusts


ETHICS

Attorney Fees in Alabama: Setting, Collecting, and Resolving Disputes

Earn 1 hour of CLE ETHICS credit while Ricardo Woods gives tips on how to price your services and how to collect attorney fees effectively and ethically.

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Category: Ethics


ETHICS, TORTS

Ethical Issues in Dealing with Medical Records: HIPAA Requirements and Confidentiality Concerns

Earn 1 hour of ETHICS CLE credit while learning more about the ethical issues you may face when dealing with medical records with this in-depth on-demand course. Marty Phillips, with Rainey Kizer Reviere & Bell, gives you tips and best practices for obtaining, reviewing, and utilizing medical records and medical information.

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Category: Ethics, Torts


INSURANCE/TORTS

Bad Faith Law in Alabama: What Attorneys Must Know

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while learning the latest developments with the tort of bad faith in Alabama. Matt Glover examines the Breechbill decision and its implications. He discusses the basic elements of the tort of bad faith and how to go about proving this tort. He also reviews other recent cases in this area.

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Category: Insurance/Torts


SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Retirement Benefits: Looking at the Big Picture to Benefit Your Client

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit as Michael Crowder of Kennerly, Montgomery, & Finley discusses Social Security retirement benefits. You’ll learn about how retirement benefits are calculated, how Spousal Benefits work, what happens if a client continues to work after starting their benefits, and more.

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Category: Social Security


TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA

Cellular Information in Alabama: Obtaining and Admitting in Litigation

Earn 1 hour of CLE credit while learning what types of issues you will face when dealing with cell phone records. Rob Arnwine covers how to obtain cellular information, including what information?to include in a subpoena. He tackles such evidentiary issues as relevancy, authentication, and hearsay. He also?discusses the use of experts in interpreting records and inspecting devices.

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Category: Technology/Social Media