Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Clothesline ban is not enough!

The Seattle Times quoted a Homeowners Association spokescritter who said that banning clotheslines was a good idea because, among other things, they pose a "strangulation hazard." (Clothesline crusaders call laundry flap overblown)  I Sh1t You Not!
I agree, but clothesline bans on the basis of "strangulation hazard" do not go far enough!!! ("Clothesline crusaders call laundry flap overblown") Many housing developments have huge structures of flammable wood lying around, topped with toxic asphalt shingles. This is so dangerous that we have expensive "Fire Departments" for when these "houses" burst into flame. And gigantic metal objects - some weighing several tons - careen around housing developments or even park near sidewalks where these "cars" risk crushing pedestrians. And then there are the members of Homeowners Associations: human beings. Are you aware that 100% OF HOMICIDES are caused by human beings? Please help!
For the sake of safety, don't ban just clotheslines - ban houses, cars and humans from housing developments!!!!1

Sunday, August 11, 2013

4freeCLE: Free CLE Webcasts & Events! August 11, 2013

4freeCLE: Free CLE Webcasts & Events! 
August 11, 2013
In This Issue
All Webcasts
All CLE State-by-State
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgina
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Other States
Archive

How to Start and Build a Law Practice
by Jay Foonberg
Kindle Edition ~ Read Instantly! 




E-Discovery Strategies & the Revised Federal Rules: A Free On-Demand MCLE

This program tackles the Federal Rules of Evidence and the wide body of case law that has emerged regarding electronic discovery.
On-line access is provided by Lexvid.



Rebels at the Bar: The Fascinating, Forgotten Stories of America's First Women Lawyers
by Jill Norgren

This is the Kindle Edition, so that by using the free "Kindle App", you can be reading this book on your computer or smartphone within a minute or two!





Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in our military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need.  Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits. 
 
This recording is provided by Practising Law Institute.
Approved for credit in Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois , Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,  North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. In other states, the content is still very useful!
 


The Florida Bar
From The Florida Bar:
Developing a Business Plan for the Start-Up Law Firm:
A Free On-Demand #MCLE


 While this program may earn credit only in Florida and reciprocity states, its content is useful for attorneys everywhere.
The Florida Bar is not associated with 4freeCLE; however, I do think that TFB's offering represents a good service and a great value 
-- REW.



The World's Funniest Lawyer Jokes: A Caseload of Jurisprudential Jest
by Steven D. Price 
Skyhorse Publishing
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Can You Read Me Now?
Last week some readers reported getting a truncated version of this newsletter. It seems that sometimes this list is longer than the default display setting of some mail systems. However, in most cases, the full email could be seen by clicking on a link labelled "Show Full" or something similar. If this is a problem for you,contact me and I'll figure out something. I'm dedicated to getting you the most usable information about free CLE possible - so please tell me what you'd like!
 --- REW  

Master List of Webcast CLE
This sections lists all webcasts regardless of state of accreditation. For the list for CLE for your particular state(s), whether in-person or webcast, see below.

CLE State-by-State
Watching Webinar Feeding Duck
Keep On Learning!
Each of these programs can earn you credit, at no cost, in the state in which it is listed. Starting this this issue, we're listing in-person programs and webcasts together, for your convenience!
In some cases, the programs require that attorneys attending apply for credit via reciprocity or other rules; check with the credit-granting authority in your state.

Alabama

Alaska

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Minnesota
Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Other States
According the the ABA, the following states have no mandatory CLE requirement: 
  • Connecticut 
  • District of Columbia 
  • Maryland 
  • Massachusetts 
  • Michigan 
  • South Dakota.
Attorneys there may still find CLE programs substantively useful, but I have not focused on finding free resources for those states in the absence of a requirement.
 

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