"Famous People & the Law" 12-Hour Bundle
Overview
Earn a total of 12 hours of Arkansas CLE credit with this popular collection of courses that extract useful and practical lessons for lawyers by looking into the legal files of famous people. Learn how to avoid common mistakes in Wills drafting with a look at the Wills and probate files of George Washington, Robin Williams, Aretha Franklin, Charles Dickens, Tom Petty, and many other celebrities and historical figures. Earn your ethics credit as Billy Newman provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of many of our former American presidents.
Hone your courtroom skills by looking back at four of the great trials in history - the trial of the Lindbergh kidnapper, the trial of Sir Walter Raleigh, the almost forgotten trial of Wild West icons Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, as well as the ordeal of one of the alleged Lincoln assassination conspirators.
Listen to entertainment lawyer Shawnassey Brooks give an inside look at representing clients in the movie, TV, and music industries. Learn what every lawyer needs to know about trademarks and copyrights, as illustrated by many recent high-profile cases involving Katy Perry, Val Kilmer, LeBron James, and many other famous folks. See how an examination of the prenuptial agreements of famous people like Tom Brady and Steven Spielberg demonstrate the essential elements of drafting these tricky documents. And much more!
Format(s)
Online Video or Audio (MP3) Download
Credit Hours
General Credits: 11
Ethics Credits: 1.5
Total Credits: 12.5
Courses Included
Wills Drafting Do's and Don'ts from Famous People
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
Our newest peek into the Last Wills and estate plans of famous people (including Robin Williams and several former Presidents) provides a lot of practical lessons in Wills drafting for today's practitioner.
General Credits: 1.25
Great Trials in History, Part 1: The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case and the Trial of Sir Walter Raleigh
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
A fun -- but practical -- way to earn your CLE hours! Billy Newman looks at centuries of great trials and demonstrates that these historic cases can teach us a lot about good lawyering today.
General Credits: 1.25
Entertainment Law, Part 2 (Movies & TV)
Speaker(s):
Shawnassey H Brooks of Frascogna Entertainment Law
Description:
Part 2 of our introductory series on entertainment law. This installment focuses on the ins and outs of guiding clients through film and TV projects.
General Credits: 1
Great Trials in History, Part 2: The Wyatt Earp and Lincoln Assassination Trials
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
The second installment in this unique & fascinating series of courses that extracts practical examples and lessons for modern-day lawyers by looking at the strategies & tactics used in some of the greatest courtroom events in history!
General Credits: 1.25
Presidential Problems: Ethically Dealing with Lawyer Stress, Depression, & Addiction
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
A discussion about dealing with lawyer mental health issues, as viewed through the lens of lawyer ethics.
Ethics Credits: 1.5
e-Discovery, Part 1: Basic Concepts & Rules (for Taylor Swift...and All Litigants)
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
An overview of the basics of conducting discovery of electronically-stored evidence, including a brief look at new tools that assist the process. Illustrated with a brief look at Taylor Swift's e-discovery saga.
General Credits: 1
Entertainment Law, Part 3 (Music Industry)
Speaker(s):
Shawnassey H Brooks of Frascogna Entertainment Law
Description:
Part 3 of our introductory series on entertainment law. This installment focuses on the basics of representing clients in the music industry.
General Credits: 1
Prenuptial Agreements: What Famous People Can Teach Us
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
The divorce court experiences of a half-dozen celebrities provide the lesson plan for general practitioners on the drafting of effective prenuptial agreements.
General Credits: 1.25
Pet Law: Evolving Trends for the Famous & Non-Famous (beyond Leona Helmsley)
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
A surprisingly interesting look at a rapidly emerging area of law - the law governing pets and other animals!
General Credits: 1.25
Recent Headlines in Intellectual Property Law
Speaker(s):
William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi
Description:
A sequel to our popular "Ripped from the Headlines" course. This newest installment looks at the valuable lessons to be derived from recent high-profile cases involving copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
General Credits: 1.75
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