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Hooked on CLE: August 2024

Contains material from Aug 2023 to Jul 2024

Hooked on CLE: August 2024
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THIS MONTH: The Science of Readable Legal Writing • Techniques for Negotiating With Difficult Counterparties  • Election Year Issues: Political Engagement by Nonprofit Organizations • Bank Failures and Banking Distress • ​Safety and Texas Schools: Their Future Depends on What We Do Today • ​Dealing With the Problem of Opposing Counsel

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 4.00 | 1.00 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2025

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1. The Science of Readable Legal Writing (Jul 2024)

Wayne Schiess

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The Science of Readable Legal Writing (Jul 2024)

There is a growing body of empirical research that validates many of the best writing and legal-writing tips the experts have been pushing for years. This presentation highlights the tips, explains the research, and suggests how to implement the tips in your own writing.

Originally presented: May 2024 Conference on Criminal Appeals

Wayne Schiess, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

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2. Techniques for Negotiating With Difficult Counterparties  (Mar 2024)

Laura Frederick

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Techniques for Negotiating With Difficult Counterparties  (Mar 2024)

Hear advice on how to negotiate contracts with difficult counterparties, and explore the importance of our own mindset and how to manage our emotions in these situations. Walk through five types of outrageous negotiation positions and effective responses to defuse and reset the tone of the discussions. 

Originally presented: Jan 2024 Renewable Energy Law Institute

Laura Frederick, How to Contract - Austin, TX

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3. Election Year Issues: Political Engagement by Nonprofit Organizations (Apr 2024)

Debbie Fine, Bridget M. Weiss

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Election Year Issues: Political Engagement by Nonprofit Organizations (Apr 2024)

A practical exploration of the rules regarding political engagement across the nonprofit sector, including how to maximize impact through the use of affiliated structures.

Originally presented: Feb 2024 Nonprofit Organizations Institute

Debbie Fine, Open Society Foundations - New York, NY
Bridget M. Weiss, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP - Washington, DC

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4. Bank Failures and Banking Distress (Jan 2024)

Ebba Gebisa, Kevin M. Epstein, Seth Herman, Cari Turner

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Bank Failures and Banking Distress (Jan 2024)

What did we learn from recent bank failures? How do we apply those lessons in bankruptcy cases?

Originally presented: Nov 2023 Bankruptcy Conference

Ebba Gebisa, Latham & Watkins LLP - Chicago, IL
Kevin M. Epstein, Office of the U.S. Trustee - San Antonio, TX
Seth Herman, M3 Partners - New York, NY
Cari Turner, Alvarez & Marsal North America, LLC - Dallas, TX

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5. Safety and Texas Schools: Their Future Depends on What We Do Today (Apr 2024)

John Scott

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Safety and Texas Schools: Their Future Depends on What We Do Today (Apr 2024)

An overview of the Office of School Safety and Security, the work being done by the Office, and Texas Education Agency's role in school safety.

Originally presented: Feb 2024 School Law Conference

John Scott, Texas Education Agency - Austin, TX

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6. Dealing With the Problem of Opposing Counsel (Aug 2023)

Jennifer Doan

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Dealing With the Problem of Opposing Counsel (Aug 2023)

How to avoid intimidation and manage the disruptive, disreputable, and overly zealous opposing counsel in an ethical, civil, and professional manner.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Winning at Deposition: Skills and Strategy

Jennifer Doan, Haltom & Doan - Texarkana, TX