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9-Hour "Famous People & the Law" Bundle - Texas

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Overview

Earn a total of 9 hours of Texas CLE credit (including 2 ethics hours) with this extremely popular collection of courses that extract useful and practical lessons for lawyers by looking into the legal files of famous people.  This bundle includes an installment from our "Great Trials" series.  In this new entry, long-time attorney and professor Billy Newman relates the fascinating details of two of the most fascinating trials in history and uses them to extract practical lessons in good courtroom lawyering for modern-day lawyers.  The historic trials discussed are the "trial" of Wild West icons Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, and the trial of one of the accused Lincoln assassination co-conspirators.   

Next, learn how to avoid all-too-common errors in the preparation of even the simplest of Wills.  These practical lessons are illustrated by glancing through the Wills and probate files of lots of famous people -- including historical figures, as well as more recent celebrities -- including George Washington, Robin Williams, Ben Franklin, Prince, Charles Dickens, Aretha Franklin, Tom Petty, and more!

Earn ethics credit as Billy Newman provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of many of our former American presidents.   Professor Newman then provides a thorough discussion of the do's & don'ts of drafting enforceable prenuptial agreements, as illustrated by the marriage and divorce files of nearly two dozen celebrities, including Tom Brady, Beyonce, Mark Zuckerberg, Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg, and many more! 

Then there is a surprisingly engaging discussion of the rapidly emerging body of law governing pets and other animals -- many illustrated by some famous pet owners!

And finally learn the basics that every lawyer should know about intellectual property law as Billy Newman imparts important lessons inspired by some recent high-profile disputes, involving the likes of Katy Perry, LeBron James, Val Kilmer, Ariana Grande, and many more!

All in all, a unique and fun way to earn your CLE!  (Includes 2 hours of ethics)

Format(s)

Online Video or Audio (MP3) Download

Credit Hours

General Credits: 7
Ethics Credits: 2

Total Credits: 9

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

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

Ethics & Mental Health: From the Oval Office to the Law Office

Speaker(s):

William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi

Ryan M Denney of One-Eighty Counseling

Description:

A new course that addresses the growing problem of lawyer depression and dissatisfaction. The issue is viewed through the prism of past U. S. Presidents who have struggled with similar challenges.


Ethics Credits: 2

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

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