Hooked on CLE: May 2021

Historic View of Immigration—The Paper Son and Jewish Immigration in the United States (Nov 2020)

Delve into the unique immigration experience of the paper son and the early Chinese immigration and exclusion from the US and the story of Jewish immigration to Texas.

Originally presented: Oct 2020 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Harry J. Joe, JMA Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Peter D. Williamson, Chamberlain Hrdlicka - Houston, TX

Ethics: Are You Phoning it In? The Ethical Perils of Practicing Law from Your Cell Phone (Mar 2021)

A review of the rules relating to ethical cell phone usage and how they correspond to our duties as lawyers.

Originally presented: Feb 2021 School Law Conference

Jaime Garcia, J. Cruz & Associates, LLC - Laredo, TX

The ADA at 30: Lessons from the Pandemic (Mar 2021)

Join Brian East as he explores: The Americans with Disabilities Act, “the world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities,” which turned thirty during a worldwide pandemic that has hit individuals with disabilities particularly hard. This presentation will give an overview of the breadth of the ADA, discuss how it can help (and in some cases has helped) lessen the adverse impact of the pandemic, and point out areas that need a renewed focus.

Originally presented: Mar 2021 The ADA at 30: Lessons from the Pandemic

Brian East, Disability Rights Texas - Austin, TX

Defensive Documentation from Hiring to Firing (Sep 2020)

Recognize the vulnerable points in the employment relationship and learn the best practices in documentation to minimize the problems and maximize the chances of successfully defending the employer’s actions when challenged. Understand the value and risks posed by offer letters, disciplinary documentation, performance evaluations, and termination paperwork.

Originally presented: Aug 2020 Essential Employment Law: A Practical Course in the Basics

Connie L. Cornell, Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao Burton, LLP - Austin, TX

Environmental Due Diligence – Keeping Up With What Is New (Oct 2020)

Environmental due diligence is a critical part of the diligence process for a variety of transactions. Yet for many, environmental due diligence has become a checklist item, rather than a tailored assessment of the risks presented by a particular property or business. Discuss the statutory and regulatory drivers for environmental due diligence, common Phase I and Phase II practice, and emerging areas of environmental law (including PFAS) that should be considered in shaping environmental due diligence plans.

Originally presented: Sep 2020 Mortgage Lending and Servicing Institute

Mary S. Mendoza, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Austin, TX

Who is a Partner? (Aug 2020)

Originally presented: Jul 2020 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships

Christine Hurt, Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Robert R. Keatinge, Holland & Hart LLP - Denver, CO