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"Famous People & the Law" 12-Hour On-Demand Bundle (Okla.)

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Overview

Earn a total of 12 hours of Oklahoma 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.  Be inspired and take away some practical lessons in good courtroom lawyering with an in-depth look at four of the great trials in history -- the Lindbergh kidnapping trial, the trial of Sir Walter Raleigh, the case against Wild West legends Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, and the trial of the one of the alleged Lincoln assassination co-conspirators.  Earn your ethics credit as Billy Newman provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of many of our former American presidents

Learn practical tips on basic Wills drafting by examining the mistakes made in the Wills of many famous people, from Robin Williams to George Washington.  See how trademark and copyright law can become an issue for your clients in everyday law practice -- with key takeaways illustrated by some recent high-profile cases.  Examine the basic do's and don'ts of prenuptial agreements by looking at the divorce files of nearly two dozen celebrities, from Tom Brady to Steven Spielberg.  And much more!

Includes 2 ethics hours.

Format(s)

Online Video or Audio (MP3) Download

Credit Hours

General Credits: 10
Ethics Credits: 2

Total Credits: 12

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: 1.5

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: 1.5

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: 1.5

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: 1.5

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: 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.


Ethics Credits: 2

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: 2