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Hooked on CLE: September 2020
Contains material from Feb 2020 to Jul 2020
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Shafeeqa W. Giarratani
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Session 1
—30 mins
Challenges and Parameters of Diversity Initiatives (May 2020)
Explore important legal principles to be aware of in crafting inclusion and diversity initiatives, as well as how federal contractor status impacts legal obligations.
Originally presented: May 2020 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani,
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
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Kendyl T. Hanks, Nicole Córdoba
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Session 2
—32 mins
Beyond Breach: Recent Developments in Contract Issues (Jun 2020)
Recent decisions from the Texas Supreme Court concerning contract enforcement adhere to the principle that contract rights in Texas are held sacred and shall be enforced. From contract formation to fraudulent inducement claims, application of that principle is shifting contract-based analysis away from the jury and onto the bench.
Originally presented: Jun 2020 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Kendyl T. Hanks,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Austin, TX
Nicole Córdoba,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Austin, TX
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Melanie Bragg
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Session 3
—57 mins
Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul (Jun 2020)
Successful lawyers have LEAD lines - mottos that carry them through their lives and help them on the road to success. Join Melanie Bragg as she leads this ethics program and talks about the ethical lessons in her American Bar Association Flagship book, Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul through the prism of her leadership model: L- legacy; E- excellence; A- authenticity; D- determination, and the ABA model rules of professional conduct and the Texas Disciplinary Rules. She will share fascinating true stories of the trials and tribulations of lawyers, including some colorful Texas lawyers.
Originally presented: Jun 2020 Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul
Melanie Bragg,
Bragg Law PC - Houston, TX
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Quentin Brogdon
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Session 4
—61 mins
Autonomous Vehicles: No Longer the Stuff of Science Fiction (Jul 2020)
Increasing numbers of autonomous vehicles (AVs) now cruise our highways and are believed to reduce crashes and save lives. Join Quentin Brogdon as he explores why AVs sometimes fail, and when an AV fails, who will get sued and what causes of action will be alleged.
Originally presented: Jul 2020 Autonomous Vehicles: No Longer the Stuff of Science Fiction
Quentin Brogdon,
Crain Brogdon Rogers, LLP - Dallas, TX
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David M. Gonzalez
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Session 5
—30 mins
The Jury Charge (May 2020)
It's tedious to draft, dreadful to listen to, and probably ignored by jurors. Learn why the least exciting part of trial is the most important.
Originally presented: May 2020 Conference on Criminal Appeals
David M. Gonzalez,
Sumpter & Gonzalez L.L.P. - Austin, TX
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Jim Lanard
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Session 6
—33 mins
Offshore Wind Development in the US and Opportunities for the Gulf Coast (Feb 2020)
Offshore wind development along the East Coast has expanded exponentially. This talk will address the past and predict future expansions, including the role Gulf Coast supply chain businesses can play as offshore wind becomes a sustainable industry in the US.
Originally presented: Jan 2020 Renewable Energy Law
Jim Lanard,
Magellan Wind - Philadelphia, PA