eCourses

Session 01: Ethics and Cybersecurity in the Virtual Practice of Law - Explore some of the ethical hazards associated with practicing law virtually including unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality and cybersecurity, and the challenges of remote supervision. Session 02: School Safety in a New World - Discuss recent legislative changes impacting school safety, implementation, and lessons learned to date, and hear practical advice and suggestions as school districts work to comply fully with the legislation and cooperate with multiple involved agencies and their respective guidance. Session 03: So You Think You Know Your Evidence and Procedure? - An interactive and entertaining presentation testing your knowledge of the Texas Rules of Evidence and Procedure. Session 04: Shifting Sands or Quicksand? Negotiating Antitrust Risk in Today's Climate - In a world of increasing antitrust enforcement risk and uncertainty, our speakers discuss the latest trends in negotiating risk allocation provisions between buyers and sellers. With regulators pursuing new theories of harm and aggressively seeking to block mergers, hear how antitrust risk tolerance has changed for both parties to a transaction and what tools they are deploying to address antitrust risk. Explore the proposed new HRS rules and the implications they will have for deal timelines and deal structures. Session 05: Are You Work Authorized? Complex Immigration Status Puzzles for Employers - Employers are often faced with complex immigration status issues when they are trying to onboard new employees and complete the required Form I-9. If they fail to accept certain qualifying documentation, they can be subject to penalties for discrimination. This panel will address common difficult status issues employers should know.

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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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Employers are often faced with complex immigration status issues when they are trying to onboard new employees and complete the required Form I-9. If they fail to accept certain qualifying documentation, they can be subject to penalties for discrimination. This panel will address common difficult status issues employers should know.

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Hear updates on how the asylum ban and new expedited removal regulations are impacting people on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border, and discuss recent case law effecting asylum seekers in the Fifth Circuit. 

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Learn how to approach and analyze criminal issues of inadmissibility and deportability, hear an overview of the categorical and modified categorical approach, discuss how to apply the approaches to issues that may arise in your cases, and obtain helpful and creative practice pointers.

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Just like actual families, family-based cases can get messy. Discuss some of the complexities involved in family-based cases such as complicated 245i derivative questions, bogus RFEs, marriage fraud findings, waivers, CSPA and other messy issues your clients might present to you.

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What’s happening at the border? How can my client’s family members enter the US? What happens when there’s so much bad luck? Learn about best practices to help those trying to navigate the shifting laws and policies at the border. Topics include Asylum under the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways, Survivor visas, SIJS, Parole (Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan/Humanitarian/Family Reunification), CBP One, Operation Lone Star, Family Expedited Removal Management, and more! 

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Precedential case law updates spanning 2022 to 2023, with a focus on decisions positive for noncitizens where possible! Hear a discussion on Supreme Court updates, as well as interesting precedent from the Fifth Circuit, other Circuits, and BIA. Topics will include asylum, crimmigration, and more!

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Session 01: Pulling an Adjustment Out of Your Hat - Is all hope lost when a potential client entered the United States without inspection? NO! Explore many of the old, overlooked and forgotten tools that can be used to advance a client’s immigration. Topics include Western Hemisphere Priority Dates, CSPA, 245(i), Military PIP and travel on an advance parole for TPS and DACA applicants.   Session 02: A to Z’s of Consular Processing - Current trends, timelines, pitfalls, tips and strategies involving consular operations, including both NIV and IV. Session 03: Affidavits of Support - Examine when affidavits of support are required, what the exemptions and exceptions to providing an affidavit of support are, what documents are required, and how to document that the required documents do not exist. 

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Session 01: 237(a)(1)(H) and Other forms of Relief for LPRs - Waivers of removeability and other defenses to attempts to deport your client. Session 02: Maintenance of LPR Status, Here and Abroad - Everything you need to know about maintaining lawful permanent residency. In thirty minutes or less.

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The BIA’s attempt to save a sinking ship.

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Session 01: Naturalization (and Denaturalization) Issue Spotting - Many individuals believe that once they have the naturalization certificate in their hand, they cannot be removed from the United States. While that is true for most people, those who had a flaw in their permanent residence process may not be able to naturalize, and may risk being placed in removal proceedings. Some who are naturalized by accident or fraud (including some unexpected issues) may find themselves in denaturalization proceedings later. Hear a discussion on common issues and how to evaluate a client’s case to determine whether a client can—or should—file for naturalization, as well as the risk of denaturalization in the future. Session 02:Mock Naturalization Interview - A mock naturalization interview with USCIS based on an applicant’s status as a lawful permanent resident for over five years. Hear an analysis and critique of the interview.

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An explanation of the current status of the litigation over DACA’s legality, the courtroom arguments for and against DACA, how the DACA litigation fits into trends at the U.S. Supreme Court and what DACA recipients can expect to happen next.

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A discussion on the current state of prosecutorial discretion including the reinstatement of the Mayorkas Enforcement Memo and the Doyle Memo. Explore best practices for obtaining PD and the changes to PD after reinstatment of the Mayorkas Memo.

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Explanations of concepts including unlawful presence, out of status and nonimmigrant intent as well as categories such as nonimmigrants, immigrants and citizens.

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THIS MONTH: Geopolitics and Extreme Weather Impacts on the Energy Markets • Bow Your Head and Play: A Discussion on Kennedy v. Bremerton • Sign Right Here: A Survey of Provisions for Your Attorney-Client Agreements • Defensive Documentation from Hiring to Firing • Estate Tax: Best Strategies for Estates and Gifts Leading Up to 2026

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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) Sign Right Here A survey of provisions for your attorney client agreements from “must haves” to “optional”clauses. Claude E. Ducloux, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX   (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) You’ve Received a Grievance or Sanctions Motion – What Now? (REPLAY) Receiving a grievance or a sanctions motion can be very upsetting for lawyers, but it doesn’t have to be. Please join Scott Rothenberg for an informative, reassuring, step-by-step process on what to do when a grievance or sanctions motion comes knocking at your office door. Scott Rothenberg, Law Office of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX   (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics)  Mental Health in Light of Difficult Clients and Difficult Practices (REPLAY) How to develop Post traumatic Growth and be psychologically and emotionally strong when working in the ongoing stress of working with trauma survivors. Review self-care and maintaining balance both professionally and personally. Bernadette Hassan Solórzano, Our Lady of the Lake University Community Counseling Service - San Antonio, TX (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics)TBD Redaction “Fails" (REPLAY) This presentation explains how to properly shield confidential information in public filings. Matthew Murrell, The University of Texas at Austin School of Law - Austin, TX

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A survey of provisions for your attorney client agreements from “must haves” to “optional”clauses.

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Many professionals are so focused on the familiar business or family immigration topics, that they forget to ask about ancestors. Gain insight to tools and examples of what to look for when interviewing a potential client and how to develop and file a citizenship case.

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Session 1: New Focus on to NIWs - Entrepreneurs and investors may explore the National Interest Waiver category to pursue permanent resident status. Examine the category and review practical considerations in this option. Session 2: Navigating the H-2A and H-2B Filing Process - A discussion on the ever-changing landscape of the H-2A and H-2B filing processes. Session 3: PERM Labor Certification Updates - This panel will provide practical guidance and updates on PERM drafting trends. Issues discussed will include remote work situations, new SOC codes, good-faith compliance with regard to the Facebook settlement, and relevant BALCA summaries.

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