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THIS MONTH: Anti-SLAPP Case Study: Dealing with Defamation, Business Disparagement, and Social Media  • ​Your Hearing/Deposition Will Be “Remote” But You Can’t Be “Distant” • RWI Update and Negotiating an RWI Policy for Your Deal • Oil & Gas in Estate Planning and Probate • Artificial Intelligence as a Core Competency: An Ethics Lens

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Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day! This month includes: (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Your Emergency Grievance Toolkit For many lawyers, the grievance process can be upsetting, confusing, frightening, and anger-producing. Learn the most effective techniques for dealing with a grievance from the immediate past-Committee Chair of the District 4 grievance committee. Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) ChatGPT Ethics (Replay) Topic description generated by ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT for legal purposes promises efficient information processing, yet raises ethical concerns including client confidentiality and the risk of providing inaccurate advice. It is paramount that attorneys ensure adequate supervision, maintain professional discretion, and stay vigilant about the tool's limitations to uphold their ethical obligations. Henson Adams, Haynes Boone, LLP - San Antonio, TX Adam Sencenbaugh, Haynes Boone, LLP - Austin, TX (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Deal Ethics (Replay) A discussion on a number of ethical issues that come up in an M&A practice, including whether the same firm can represent two bidders for the same target, other conflicts of interest, the no-contact rule, managing the lawyer’s duty for truthfulness and protecting the client’s privilege. David I. Albin, Finn Dixon & Herling LLP - Stamford, CT Nathaniel L. Doliner, Carlton Fields - Tampa, FL Robert R. Kibby, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. - Dallas, TX

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For many lawyers, the grievance process can be upsetting, confusing, frightening, and anger-producing. Learn the most effective techniques for dealing with a grievance from the immediate past-Committee Chair of the District 4 grievance committee.

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THIS MONTH: Code Red: What You Need in Your Crisis Management Playbook • The Rise of Sports Content in the Streaming Era • Cybersecurity Insurance Essentials • Readable Legal Writing • Retaliation: Still the Most Attractive Claim for Plaintiffs and Most Complicated for Defendants • Corporate Transparency Act: The Law

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Session 1: Workplace Safety and Violence Prevention: A Changing Reality, Both Operationally and Legally - Listen to a discussion about two public health systems’ efforts to fight the rise in workplace violence, address challenging patient behaviors, and create a safe workplace for nurses and other healthcare workers. Session 2: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity continues to presents itself as a significant obstacle for the health care industry, both in terms of compliance and operational aspects. To combat this constantly evolving threat, it is imperative to establish a robust cybersecurity program that encompasses prevention, detection, and mitigation strategies. Delve into the legal considerations and optimal approaches for implementing internal controls and best practices, thereby safeguarding your organization against potential data breaches. Session 3: Research on Legal Writing - Gain information about empirical research on legal writing techniques. Research supports plainer writing, reduced use of intensifiers, reduced use of “emotional” words, and use of narrative. Research also supports “connectives” (transitions), priming, and the value of resources, i.e. money.

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Session 01: Case Law Update: Part I - Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year. Session 02: Case Law Update: Part II - Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year.

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A discussion of representing impaired professionals, including the prevalence of substance abuse/mental health struggles in professional practice, nuances of representing impaired professionals, and resources for helping impaired professionals. The panelists discuss working with impaired nurses from the defense attorney's perspective and the perspective of the peer assistance program.  

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SCOTUS recently overruled the Chevron doctrine, under which federal agencies’ interpretations of ambiguous federal laws within their areas of expertise were granted deference. What is—or was—the Chevron doctrine, how did it come to be, and how will its being overruled affect agencies in their implementation of their enabling acts? Does Texas have its own state-law Chevron-like doctrine, and if so, how does it differ from Chevron? What is the current and future role of Texas agencies in the interpretation and implementation of Texas law?

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Topic description generated by ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT for legal purposes promises efficient information processing, yet raises ethical concerns including client confidentiality and the risk of providing inaccurate advice. It is paramount that attorneys ensure adequate supervision, maintain professional discretion, and stay vigilant about the tool's limitations to uphold their ethical obligations.

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Addressing and mastering common evidentiary issues in contested case hearings.

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Go beyond the basics and focus on the often-overlooked aspects the Open Meetings Act. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and enhance your agendas, closed sessions, and remote meetings.  

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Session 01: Secretary of State: Helping Agencies Achieve Transparency for Texas - Learn about the procedures for submitting agency rules and open meetings notices to the Secretary of State and review common questions regarding these processes. ​Session 02: Agency Hearing Processes - Summaries of bringing and presenting cases before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Review filing and providing notice, conducting discovery, and a breakdown of the formal hearing process and appeals.

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What to consider when caught in the crosshairs of both regulatory and enforcement agency investigations. How to discern the aims and objectives underlying the investigations, balance competing pressures of a criminal or regulatory exposure, and evaluate when (or when not) to disclose information to investigative bodies.

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Cover 10 writing techniques legal writers can implement to make their writing more concise, easier to skim, and more pleasing to readers. Each tip comes with a short "how to" recommendation for implementing the technique in your own writing.

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An overview of the recent changes to the Public Information Act during the 88th Legislative Session and their practical application. Also, a look at any recent court cases and rule changes that affect the Public Information Act. 

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Session 01: Judicial Review - A view from the bench. ​Session 02: Judicial Panel - Engage in an unscripted round-robin discussion, with time for questions from the audience. Session 03: 35 Years with Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht - A view from The Supreme Court of Texas. ​Session 04: History of the Third Court of Appeals - With administrative law jurisdiction moving to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, it is the end of an era for the Third Court of Appeals. Two retired Chief Justices who led the Third Court of Appeals provide a retrospective discussion of landmark administrative law cases, and their thoughts on the future of administrative law practice. Session 05: The New Fifteenth Court of Appeals - Focus on the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals: the legislation, what we know, and where we go from here.

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Sue Ayers remembers using a mimeograph machine to copy final exams for her high school students. She got her first email address in law school. She cried when her family made her give up her Blackberry. If she can take a virtual deposition, or participate in a two week contested hearing at SOAH remotely, so can you!

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Hear the latest on matters affecting government employees, including developments in the First Amendment, due process, privacy, political patronage, and state law protections in the public workplace.

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Session 01: Let’s Chat About ChatGPT: Ethical Considerations in the Use of Generative AI - Since the introduction of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, lawyers around the country have been getting into ethical hot water over their misuse of generative AI. Courts have responded with mandatory AI disclosures and certifications by attorneys. What are your ethical obligations in using AI, and how can you stay within the lines? Find out in this informative and entertaining presentation! Session 02: Philanthropy in Sports - Collegiate athletics draw significant attention, and revenues, to many institutions and associated nonprofit organizations. This presentation covers tax and legal considerations around such activity for organizations and donors, including "name, image and likeness" (NIL) structures, licensing/joint ventures, and sponsorships. Session 03: Overcoming School Challenges for Students with Disabilites - Having school-aged clients with a disability can provide unique challenges in their care. Learn about these challenges and potential solutions from the collaborative perspective of an education consultant and a nurse case manager. Session 04: Challenges Presented by Litigation Funding - District courts and parties continue to grapple with issues relating to litigation funding and the funders themselves. This panel discusses some of the more prominent challenges including disclosure requirements (e.g., Delaware), how to get a funded litigant to settle, and patent aggregation by funded entities. Session 05: Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act: How They Work - An overview of the requirements and procedures under Texas’ government transparency statutes and a look at some common issues.

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THIS MONTH: Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in College Sports, Year Three • Humanitarian Relief & Border Issues • Dealing with Loans in the Context of Divorces, Death, and other Family Disruptions • Licensure with a Criminal Record • Ethics Issues for Transactional Practice

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