Dear Friends and Colleagues,

As Autumn turns the leaves and year-end deadlines approach, I’m happy to share this month’s lineup of Free CLE Webinars for you to explore and pass along to your networks. Every listing is free to attend, though credit approval varies by jurisdiction. If your state isn’t listed, you might still be able to self-apply depending on local rules.

LMK if you hear of a program not listed - the calendar is a living resource, updated throughout the month at http://4freeCLE.blogspot.com.

November 2025 Free CLE

November 3:
* Building Time Affluence for Attorney Well-Being. By the University of Minnesota Law School.

November 4:

* Reproductive Rights in Review: Law & Policy Developments in the Trump Administration (So Far) with Jessie Hill. By Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

November 5: 

* Working with Asylum Clients Affected by War in Ukraine. By Center for Gender & Refugee Studies.

* Power Prompting: Mastering Prompting Techniques for Legal Professionals. By LexisNexis.

November 6:

* Winning Cases, Losing Yourself?: Rethinking Success and Well-Being. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Summary of the Major Appraisal Changes Coming in 2026. By CES.

* The Dawning of a New Era: Combining Extractive and Generative AI for New Possibilities. By LexisNexis.

November 7:

* Trends to Watch in Antitrust Law. By LexisNexis.

* U.S.-- China Dispute Resolution: New Tactics for a New Environment. By WBSA.

November 10:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

* Asylum 101 & Form I-589 Preparation Webinar for Asylum Pro Se Clinic Volunteers. By Center for Gender & Refugee Studies and National Lawyers Guild San Francisco/Bay Area Chapter.

November 11:

* Understanding the FDA Pathway: Regulatory Basics for Biomedical Device Innovators. By Cozen O'Connor.

November 12:

* After the Verdict – The Essentials of NY Judgment Enforcement. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Performing Effective Securities Law Research. By LexisNexis.

* Delaware at a Crossroads: Navigating Shifts in Corporate Law and Litigation. By Bloomberg.

* Protecting Your Firm from Email Scams. By LEAP Legal Software.

* AI in Action: How to Draft with GenAI. By LexisNexis.

November 13:

* The Role of Civility in Negotiations: Engaging in Collaborative Discussions and Dealing with the Challenges of Inflexible Negotiators. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Home Economics: The Value of Family Services. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Nine for Nine: Supreme Court Review of 2024-2025 Term. By Minnesota State Law Library.

* AI That Works for Your Firm: Customize GPTs for Marketing, Intake & Cases. By Clio.

* Choosing the Right Fire Investigator. By Cozen O'Connor.

* Booked & Busy: Marketing Essentials for Law Firms on Any Budget. By Smokeball.

November 14:

* Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: Ethical Concerns and Best Practices. By LexisNexis.

November 18:

* Birthright Citizenship: A Candid Assessment of Wong Kim Ark and Its Modern-Day Implications. By Fordham Law School.

* Connect Four: A View from the Bench. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Civil Prosecution for Insurance Fraud: An Overview of Key Caselaw, Legal Elements and Remedies. By Cozen O'Connor.

* Employer Summit 2025: Today's Legal Strategy for Tomorrow's Workforce (Day 1 of 2). By Cozen O'Connor.

November 19: 

* Complex Cases Simplified: Gaining Logistical Control from Calendaring to Courtroom. By Veritext.

* Mediation Station: Making ADR Your Next Stop. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Emerging Laws and Compliance Requirements. By LexisNexis.

* HIPAA - Understanding Enforcement, Penalties & Research Strategies. By LexisNexis.

* Case Law & Coverage: What Emerging Environmental Rulings Mean for Risk Management. By Perrin.

* Social Climber: Learning How to Ethically Use Social Media. By Attorney Protective.

* Employer Summit 2025: Today's Legal Strategy for Tomorrow's Workforce (Day 2 of 2). By Cozen O'Connor.

November 20:

* Introduction to Construction Contract Claim. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

* Patent Prosecution: Practice, Strategy & Analytics. By LexisNexis.

* OurFamilyWizard. By Dakota County Law Library.​

* Looking Ahead to 2026 - Accelerating Genomics in Personal Injury Cases. By Perrin.

November 21:

* Navigating Ethical Waters in Modern Legal Practice: The Use of Open Web and Generative AI for Legal Research. By LexisNexis.

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

* Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar. By CSU College of Law.

November 25:

* Protected or Concealed? A Review Quality Assurance Privilege in NY. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

* Harnessing the Power of Neurodiversity. By WSBA.

November 26: 

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

December 2025 Free CLE

December 2:

* The Sidewalks of New York: Trip, Slip and Fall Cases in the Five Boroughs. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Breached! Cybersecurity 101. By LexisNexis.

December 3:

* Ghosts of Coverage Past: Benefit Issues in PI Actions. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Social Media in the Workplace: What could possibly go wrong?. By LexisNexis.

* Performing Effective Securities Law Research. By LexisNexis.

December 4:

* The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI & Other Major Changes in Employment Law. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Real Estate Agent Safety: A Brief Field Awareness Guide For Personal Safety. By CES.

* Lost Canadian? A Guide to Canadian Citizenship Claims. By WSBA International Practice Section.

December 5:

* Technology and the Legal Practitioner: Ethical Concerns & Best Practices. By LexisNexis.

December 8:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

* Newly Admitted, Now What? The Skills You Didn’t Learn in Law School - Part 1. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

December 9:

* Newly Admitted, Now What? The Skills You Didn’t Learn in Law School - Part 2. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Behind the Mask: Implicit Bias, Mental Health and the Hidden Struggles of Legal Professionals. By Minnesota State Law Library Continuing Legal Education Programs. 

December 10:

* Search Smarter, Not Harder: Digital Research Hacks for Real Lawyers. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

* Cybersecurity: An Attorney's Ethical Duty. By LexisNexis.

December 11:

* Strategies for Handling High-Conflict Probate Mediations. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

* Seeing Isn’t Believing: Litigating in the Age of Deepfakes. By LexisNexis.

December 12:

* Analytics & Ethics for Civil Litigation. By LexisNexis.

December 18:

* Desktop Reviews for Building Claims Webinar. By Pete Fowler Construction Services.

December 19:

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

December 23:

* Diving Deeper into Legal Research Potential: Advanced Online Legal Research Concepts. By LexisNexis.

December 26:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

December 29:

* Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions. By LexisNexis.

January 2026 Free CLE

January 8:

* The 2026 Real Estate and Economic Outlook. By CES.

January 13:

* New York Settlement Math Made Easy. By New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

January 22:

* Barriers, Biases, and Breakthroughs: Navigating Obstacles in Mediation. By National Conflict Resolution Center.

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That's it for now! Share this information freely, send me any updates, and best of luck to you and yours in the year upcoming - REW.

Postage Stamps That Don’t Show Their Value

Some U.S. stamps don’t display a dollar amount, but they’re still valid for mailing—as long as the total postage meets or exceeds the current rate. I need this information for my postcarding groups.

🕊️ Forever and Postcard Stamps

• Forever stamps: Always valid for 1 oz First-Class Mail, including standard postcards, regardless of the current rate.

• Postcard stamps: Always valid for mailing a standard postcard, regardless of the current rate.

📆 First-Class Mail 1 oz Rates (1980–2025)

These include stamps marked “Christmas” with a year number. Years with no rate change are skipped.

• 1981 – $0.18 Note: 1981 Christmas stamp = $0.20

• 1982 – $0.20

• 1985 – $0.22

• 1988 – $0.25

• 1991 – $0.29

• 1995 – $0.32

• 1999 – $0.33

• 2000 – $0.33

• 2001 – $0.34

• 2002 – $0.37

• 2006 – $0.39

• 2007 – $0.41

• 2008 – $0.42

• 2009 – $0.44

• 2012 – $0.45

• 2013 – $0.46

• 2014 – $0.49

• 2016 – $0.47 (rate decrease)

• 2017 – $0.49

• 2018 – $0.50

• 2019 – $0.55

• 2021 – $0.58

• 2022 – $0.60

• 2023 – $0.63 (Jan), $0.66 (Jul)

• 2024 – $0.68

• 2025 – $0.78 (as of October)

🔤 Letter-Denominated Stamps

These stamps were issued during rate transitions and represent the following values:

• A stamp (1978) – $0.15

• B stamp (1981) – $0.18

• C stamp (1981) – $0.20

• D stamp (1985) – $0.22

• E stamp (1988) – $0.25

• F stamp (1991) – $0.29

• G stamp (1994) – $0.32

• H stamp (1998) – $0.33

🧩 Rate Makeup Stamps

Used to supplement older stamps when rates increased:

• D rate makeup stamp (1985) – $0.01

• E rate makeup stamp (1988) – $0.02

• F rate makeup stamp (1991) – $0.04

• G rate makeup stamp (1994) – $0.01

• H rate makeup stamp (1998) – $0.01