On-Demand Course Bundle Details

"Famous People & the Law" (6-Hour On-Demand CLE Bundle)

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Overview

This is a 6-credit-hour version of our popular "Famous People & the Law" collection of courses.  Earn CLE credit -- and gain practical tips for good lawyering -- 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.

Re-live the drama and gain tips for more effective courtroom advocacy with Billy Newman's exploration of two great trials in history - the "trial" of Wild West icons Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, and the riveting trial of one of the accused Lincoln assassination co-conspirators. 

Learn what every lawyers needs to know about trademarks and copyrights, as illustrated by many recent high-profile cases involving LeBron James, Val Kilmer, Katy Perry, 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 more!

Format(s)

Online Video or Audio (MP3) Download

Credit Hours

General Credits: 6.9

Total Credits: 6.9

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: 1.3

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

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: 1.2

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: 1.2

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: 1.7