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"Famous People & the Law" 15-Hour On-Demand Bundle (TN)

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Overview

Earn a total of 15 hours of Tennessee 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 of George Washington, Princess Diana, Ben Franklin, 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 trial of Wyatt Earp, and the Lincoln assassination trials. 

See how the prenuptial agreements of famous people demonstrate the basics of drafting these tricky documents.  And much more!

Format(s)

Online Video or Audio (MP3) Download

Credit Hours

General Credits: 9.28
Dual/Ethics Credits: 5.97

Total Credits: 15.25

Courses Included

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Recent Developments

Speaker(s):

William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi

Description:

An updated look at the uses (and misuses) of generative artificial intelligence in law practice. Ethics credit.


Dual/Ethics Credits: 1.8

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: 1.33

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: 1.2

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.


Dual/Ethics Credits: 1.6

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: 1.5

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: 1.12

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: 1.23

Ethics of Diligence & Time Management

Speaker(s):

William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi

Description:

The ethics rules and case law on Rule 1.3 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.


Dual/Ethics Credits: 1.27

Ethics for Lawyers: Lessons Inspired by the Peanuts(R) Comic Strips

Speaker(s):

William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi

Description:

This course presents a unique approach to the discussion of ethics and professionalism for lawyers.


Dual/Ethics Credits: 1.3

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: 1.23

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: 1.67