May |
Thursday, May 2 “Harris County Courts by the Numbers: Insights from HB 1182 and the 2024 OCA Report” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This panel will examine the recently released report from the Office of County Administration, which gathered statistics about the Harris County Courts, including number of cases, number of cases tried, and length of time to disposition. The panel will discuss the trends and insights that can be gleaned from these important statistics about the state and future of our judicial system. |
Friday, May 3 “A Primer on Criminal Law for Civil Lawyers” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This presentation is a basic primer on criminal law. It will explain what to do and things to keep in mind when you are a civil lawyer, and your client gets arrested or receives a target letter. |
Friday, May 17 “Referral Fees and Monetizing Your Network” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
This panel will explore various strategies and ethical considerations involved in leveraging your professional network for financial gain. Legality and best practices surrounding referral fees in the legal industry will be discussed, highlighting the importance of transparency and compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethical considerations. Attendees will gain insight into effective ways to monetize their network while maintaining integrity and building long-term relationships. The panel aims to provide practical advice and real-world examples to empower participants to maximize the value of their connections ethically and responsibly. |
Friday, May 31 “Jury Persuasion in These Politically Charged Jury Pools” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This will be a lively and historically-based discussion on disarming political anger in jury selection and trial by using the shared motivations and common desires of all Americans. |
June |
Friday, June 7 “The Intersection of Immigration & Family Law” 2 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours of ethics |
This CLE will discuss topics of immigration that also overlap or intersect family such as VAWA, U-Visa's, SIJs, and asylum cases – as well as other topics related to the same. It will address the confidentiality between lawyers who share a common client and ensuring the attorney has done due diligence as well as making sure the client understands what obligations they have to their lawyers in disclosing facts relevant to the cases. |
Friday, June 14 “Legal Development Impacting Employer DEI Initiatives” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
In the last 12 months, there have been an increasing number of legal challenges to DEI programs and initiatives operated by private employers. This presentation will discuss those developments and answer some of the most important questions currently being asked by business clients, including: (1) Did the U.S. Supreme Court's Students for Fair Admissions decisions impact the legal framework for private company DEI programs?; (2) How does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act apply to DEI programs?; and (3) What can a private company do to minimize its risk of individual "reverse discrimination" or shareholder derivitave claims, while still maintaining its commitment to DEI? |
Friday, June 28 “Appellate Procedure Update” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This webinar will provide an update on recent developments in appellate and trial procedure, including appendices in lieu of a record, superseding prejudgment interest, class certification, and appellate jurisdiction in severed proceedings. |
July |
Friday, July 12 “Representing and Questioning Individuals with Mental Illness” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
This webinar will address best practices in representing, presenting, and questioning mentally ill clients and witnesses correctly and ethically. Staci Biggar, a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in representing clients with mental illness, will speak regarding her experience in representing mentally ill individuals for court and special considerations for attorney's representing and questioning individuals in court. |
Friday, July 26 “Medical Provider Discovery in Personal Injury Cases” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This presentation will explore the scope of non-party discovery on medical providers in personal injury cases in light of In re N. Cypress, In re K & L Auto Crushers, and In re ExxonMobil. Topics will include reimbursement rates, letters of protection, factoring or funding agreements, and patient referrals from law firms. |
February |
February 2 “Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act's New Methane Tax” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
The Inflation Reduction Act added the first ever direct “charge,” which acts as a tax, on methane emissions. The tax became effective January 1, 2024 and is based on Subpart W of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. This CLE will give a high-level view of how the tax works and challenges to expect in implementing it. |
February 9 “SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule – Practical Guidance & Compliance” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This presentation will cover the recently enacted SEC Cybersecurity disclosure language which went into effect December 18, 2023. |
February 16 “Is Perfect the Enemy of Good? The Drafting of Arbitration Clauses in an International Context” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
At the end of this panel discussion, attendees should be able to draft legally binding arbitration agreements that provide how disputes will be resolved through arbitration rather than traditional litigation. These agreements specify key elements such as the choice of arbitration rules, the arbitrators, and the seat of arbitration, providing a structured framework for resolving potential conflicts outside of court. |
February 23 “Your First or Next Commercial Lease” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
Almost every small or solo practitioner will encounter a commercial lease in the course of his or her practice. This presentation will provide a practical guide to representing a client in negotiating a commercial lease. It will focus the tenant's point of view since most landlords have a standard form they use. It will also focus on an office lease with limited discussion of industrial and retail leases. |
March |
March 1 “Cannabis and Psychedelics: Are They Legal?” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.25 hours of ethics |
This seminar will discuss current scientific research in using psychedelics for the treatment of mental health issues as well as federal and state legalization efforts. Because these drugs remain Schedule 1 controlled substances, we will address the challenges in conducting clinical research on Schedule 1 substances. We will provide an overview of DOJ guidance and federal legislation that have allowed for state specific cannabis programs, including the Texas Low-THC program, and an analysis of what rescheduling by the DEA could mean. Our presentation will provide a roadmap of the differences between hemp and marijuana as well as the nuances of CBD products and THC analogues. The panel will discuss the broader ethical concerns when considering providing legal advice on setting up and operating a psychedelic/cannabis business. |
March 8 “Trends and Hot Topics in the Texas Citizen Participation Act” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.25 hours of ethics |
This seminar will be an update on trends and hot topics in the Texas Citizen Participation Act, including how the appellate courts have been construing the TCPA’s text after the last few amendments to the TCPA and areas of uncertainty that have not be undecided by the Texas Supreme Court. There will be a discussion on how appellate courts have construed and applied Section 27.009(b), which allows a trial court to award fees to the responding party if a motion to dismiss is deemed to be “frivolous” or “solely intended to delay,” and the amendments to the TCPA that directly relate to Section 27.009(b). |
March 15 “Best Practices in Representing, Presenting, and Cross-Examining Child Witnesses” 1 hour MCLE, including 1 hour of ethics |
This webinar will address best practices in representing, presenting, and cross-examining child witnesses ethically and correctly from all practice angles. Ms. Canales will speak to her experience in representing children, preparing children for court, and what you should think about as an attorney representing children in court. Ms. Swan will speak on her experience and recommendations in preparing child witnesses to testify, directing and cross-examining child witnesses, and strategies and resources to reduce the potential trauma of being a child witness. This webinar will address ethical practices to effectively represent, present, and cross-examine child witnesses while also minimizing the potential trauma to the children due to their involvement in litigation, particularly family and criminal litigation. |
March 22 “Ethics Before the Storm” 1 hour MCLE, including 1 hour of ethics |
This CLE will be an overview of ethical considerations for potential issues before, during, and after a disaster, whether nature or man-made. This CLE is to engage the attorney to consider the possible areas within their own practice of law where disasters could impact. It will cover considerations of professional attorney conduct with regards to disasters. |
April |
April 5 “Texas Supreme Court Update” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
Jay Jackson and Brian Humphrey will analyze important Texas Supreme Court cases from 2023. |
April 19 “The Employment Lawyer's Guide to Welcoming a Gen "Z" Workforce” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
“The Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Welcoming a Gen ‘Z’ Workforce” discusses the implications of the newest, youngest generation entering the workforce, including how daily expectations of employers will have to change, what incentives or perks employers may be required to offer to induce good Gen Z workers. Gen Z expects more vacation time, transparency, and pay – this presentation will discuss (from both a legal and societal aspect) how to adapt the workforce to meet Gen Z’s needs but keep business profitable. |
April 26 “How to Manage a Difficult Client – When to Get Out; How Do You Deal with Opposing Counsel in a Professional Manner (Finding Humanity)” 1.5 hours MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
This seminar will cover how to deal with difficult opposing counsel and clients. It will provide tips on communicating with combative people and how to de-escalate a situation. The Texas Center of Legal Ethics will discuss professionalism and how to work with opposing attorneys and clients within ethical boundaries. It will cover professionalism and ethical rules in working with opposing counsel and working with difficult clients as well as candor toward the tribunal when you are working on a difficult case. |
August 11 “Top Tips for an Effective Voir Dire” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.25 hours of ethics |
Voir dire is your first and longest chance to interact with your potential jurors. This is the time to connect with them, understand their perspectives, and frame the thesis of your case. While every question you ask should be geared toward understanding their perspective, you can provide your side’s perspective at the same time so that they can get a better understanding of who you are and what side you represent. Deciding who to strike has been the subject of thorough case law and has reached the Supreme Court of the United States. Racial and gender bias must be guarded against when you’re deciding who to strike. A portion of this talk will focus on how to ethically evaluate the venire panel while not depriving jurors of their Constitutional right to serve on a jury because of their race or gender. |
August 18 “Remote Online Notarization for Law Firms” 1.0 hour MCLE, no ethics |
In this seminar you will learn what remote online notarization is, the benefits of using it, what cases can use it, why it is a more secure method of notarization, and how remote online notarization is impacting the legal community. |
August 25 “When Close Isn't Good Enough: How to Automate Your IOLTA Reconciliation” 1 hour MCLE, including 1 hour of ethics |
Close doesn’t count when it comes to your IOLTA reconciliation. It’s either accurate or you’re in potential hot water with the Bar. But today’s practice management technology will allow you to automate the reconciliation process so you are always in compliance. Learn how so you don’t make a mistake. |
September 8 “Surviving the Worldwide Cyber Pandemic” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
A cyber pandemic has the potential to cause widespread damage to businesses and individuals all over the world, every business is at risk. In this webinar, we will discuss how you can protect yourself and your clients from a cyber attack as well as what steps are needed in order to stay safe. Now is the time to prepare. Don’t miss out on gaining a comprehensive understanding of immediate measures you can take in protecting your clients’ private information. |
September 22 “They Can Help With THAT! – How the Harris County Domestic Relations Office can help your clients in family law matters” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
Come learn how the DRO assists lawyers navigate the family court system through services such as: child custody evaluations, parenting coordination, adoption evaluations, mediations, supervised visitation, community supervision, and more. |
October 13 “Electronic Evidence in the Era of Ephemeral Messaging, Social Media, and the Internet of Things” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
In today’s digital world, we are surrounded by devices that can give us access to the world, and the world access to us. Sometimes our data is encrypted, sometimes it is sent in the open. But one way or another, these devices are creating contemporaneous recordings of our expressed thoughts and actions day and night. In this presentation, we explore what recordings may exist and how they can be the best evidence available to prove or disprove your client’s claims or defenses. |
October 20 “The Ethics of AI in Litigation” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.25 hours ethics |
This CLE will cover how recent public technological advances have and will continue to intersect the legal industry and affect litigation. The CLE will help set the stage for proper use and application of AI as a legal industry tool that can help facilitate efficiencies by automating tasks and be a useful tool in analyzing patterns and making comparisons as part of trial prep. It will review how technology is rapidly transforming the legal industry and how they can examine the risks and ethical concerns inherent in this technology to best serve their clients. |
October 27 “Risks and Rewards of Using Artificial Intelligence for Document Drafting” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
In this webinar, the positive and negative outcomes associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) for legal document drafting will be examined to give attendees a stronger perspective on how AI and the law can intersect successfully. Legal professionals can expect to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how their counterparts are using artificial intelligence and technology to achieve better results for their clients with increased efficiency. |
May 5 “Updates in Construction Law” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
Karalynn Cromeens will provide an update for recent events and topics of interest concerning Construction Law. |
May 12 “Understanding the Legal Implications of Surveillance and Spying in Your Next Case” 1.5 hour MCLE, no ethics |
A thorough discussion on the Electronic Communications Wiretap Act, Texas Wiretap Act, common law invasion of privacy, tracking devices, social media stalking, drones, facial and license plate recognition and other modern day surveillance issues in civil litigation. |
May 19 “The Intersection Between Health Care and Employment” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
In this seminar, we will discuss timely and pressing employment law issues particular to health care. |
June 2 “Maritime Law: Foundations of Modern Civil Practice” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
American legal history is enmeshed in maritime principles. The modern insurance market began in the maritime industry. Maritime law is the only substantive area of law specifically mentioned in the United States Constitution. There is commonality between maritime law and many other areas of civil practice. |
June 9 “Introduction to Texas Condemnation Matters” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
The presentation will focus on (1) the meaning of market value in the context of a condemnation case; (2) application of the highest and best use test; (3) real world market value considerations versus those applicable in the courtroom; and (4) a few case studies. |
June 23 “One Lie Spoils a Thousand Truths: Trends and Questions in Spoliation Claims Since Brookshire Brothers” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
The 2014 Texas Supreme Court case of Brookshire Brothers v. Aldridge established a clear framework for Texas courts to apply in the context of spoliation. This CLE session will trace the rule created under Brookshire Brothers and analyze the case law and open issues since that decision. |
June 30 “Combating Bias and Stigma Relating to Opioid Addiction or Opioid Use Disorder: Working with clients and colleagues in the legal field” 1.5 hours MCLE, including 1.5 hours ethics |
In this ethics seminar, Deborah Wotring, a civil litigation attorney with 30 years' experience who is currently working on her master's degree in social work, together with social work researcher and licensed counselor Christine Bakos-Block, Ph.D., LCSW-S will discuss ways to combat stigma and bias when representing clients and interacting with colleagues suffering from opioid use disorder. The seminar will also include a discussion concerning current research on one medication being prescribed for opioid use disorder, Suboxone, and the controversy surrounding its use. |
July 14 “Litigating Religious Discrimination Claims” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This presentation will cover the various types of religious discrimination disputes being litigated, as well as the statutes and constitutional provisions under which these claims are being brought. |
July 21 “Beyond the Bench: The Role of Judges in Ensuring Fairness in Voir Dire, Trial, and Jury Instructions” 2 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
Experienced judges and former trial attorneys give detailed insight into best-practices for ensuring diversity and inclusion in the jury selection, jury trial, and jury instruction phases of litigation, including an in-depth look at how judges play a role in each phase to ensure a fair process. There will be a discussion of Batson and Flowers cases in upholding Constitutional standards of inclusion in the jury trial process and discussion of Professional Rules surrounding treatment of the parties, including co-counsel and witnesses. |
July 28 “Proving Up Attorney's Fees” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.25 hours ethics |
This seminar will cover proving up attorney’s fee after Rohrmoos Venture. It will cover ethical and fiduciary duties when drafting power of attorney. |
February 3 “60 Observations in 60 Minutes” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This presentation will cover how to better try lawsuits based on tips and insights that Judge Wilson has accumulated and observed serving on the bench and practicing in the courtroom over the years. |
February 10 “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Civil Court and Were Afraid to Ask!” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This program will cover tips and tricks and civil court procedure in civil district court in Harris County. |
February 24 “A Clash of Two Congressionally Constructed Titans: FERC v. Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
The jurisdictional question of whether FERC-regulated power and natural gas contracts can be “rejected” in bankruptcy cases like other contracts—or require separate FERC approval, as the agency claims—has been litigated for years, with the most recent major decision issued by the 5th Circuit (In re Ultra Petroleum, 28 F.4th 629 (5th Cir. 2022)). Our panel will discuss this and other key decisions, providing |
March 3 “The Evolution of Federal Mail and Wire Fraud and Its Effects on Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Practice” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This term, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Ciminelli v. United States, which asks whether the “right to control” theory of fraud—depriving a victim of potentially valuable economic information necessary to making economic decisions—states a valid basis for federal wire-fraud liability. Ciminelli fits into a long line of cases involving the federal mail and wire fraud statutes, with the Supreme Court often narrowing their scope. In this seminar, we will review the recent history of fraud cases and discuss ways in which Ciminelli may affect corporate investigations and white-collar practice moving forward. |
March 10 “Advising Clients on Liability Issues in a Post-Dobbs World” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, clients are navigating a patchwork of novel, complex, and often conflicting state and federal laws and regulations. Texas in particular is a hot bed for new legislation and litigation concerning the reach of potential civil and criminal liability on individuals and entities, including corporate clients, for conduct that “aids or abets” abortion. |
March 31 “This Land Is My Land: What's New in Adverse Possession, Title Disputes, and Partitions” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This presentation will provide an overview of the notable cases in title litigation over the last five years. The cases covered will include those handling adverse possession, quiet title, title disputes, and partition actions. |
April 21 “Legal Issues Surrounding Digital Assets & Professional Sports” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This will be a panel discussion on emerging legal |
April 28 “Pulling the Curtain Back on Grand Jury Investigations” 2 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
Harris County Grand Jury Division Chief will take a deep-dive into the Grand Jury process in Harris County to explain to attorneys: (1) “how it works,” including how grand jurors are selected, how often they meet, and what all goes before them, (2) the statutory secrecy provisions and ethical considerations in presenting and investigating criminal activity before the Grand Jury, and (3) the dos and don’ts of representing a client called to testify or to produce records before the Grand Jury. Both the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Professional Rules mandate Grand Jury proceedings be handled with the highest level of discretion and secrecy. Chief Stayton will review of these provisions and provide sound counsel on how best to proceed when called upon to produce a client or records before the Grand Jury. |
November 4 “Yet More Tips and Traps in Appellate Procedure” 1 hour MCLE, including 0.5 hours ethics |
Hear from David C. Holmes, Jim Marrow, and Lucy Forbes’s decades of experience as they review and assess recent federal and state civil appellate trends and decisions issued by the Supreme Court of Texas, Texas Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, with an emphasis on issues of professional responsibility. This presentation will cover ethical issues raised in opinions for practitioners to abide; review and address the application of the Standards of Appellate Conduct (promulgated by the Texas Supreme Court in 19999); and address the Disciplinary Rules, as applicable. |
November 11 “Current Trends in Renewable Energy: Greenwashing, ESG, and the Inflation Reduction Act” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
The pace of change in the renewable energy space continues to accelerate. This CLE session will analyze three areas of new developments in that space. First, we will summarize the significant changes spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Biden in August. Second, we will address the proposed climate disclosure rule under the Securities Exchange Commission. Finally, we will discuss developments in “greenwashing” and the litigation that results from that practice. |
December 2 “Out of State Discovery: How to Propound and Respond to It” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This CLE seminar will give an overview of conducting out of state discovery in Texas. Because Texas has not adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), it differs from a majority of states. The presentation will include procedure of conducting the discovery, common issues that arise, and tips in avoiding those issues. |
December 9 “Lessons Learned from My First Few Years as In-House Counsel: an HBA Young Lawyers Panel” 1.5 hours MCLE, no ethics |
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December 16 “Space Needs our Due Regard” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
Space – what’s going on up there and why do we care? In addition to traditional space activities (telecommunications, remote sensing) there are a number of new ways that humans plan on harnessing space resources. While there are laws that apply in space, new technologies have exposed many gaps that – if not addressed properly – could lead to conflict. This presentation describes the current situation and laws and offers a way forward. |
January 13 “How to Navigate the Mental Health Dockets and Courts in Harris County” 2 hours MCLE, including 1 hour ethics |
This program will offer a full overview of the criminal case filings in Harris County and the legal issues that may arise as they pertain to mental health. It will cover competency, sanity, bond, 16.22, and what happens when someone is competent but mentally ill. It will also discuss the Mental Health Dockets and Courts and the Harris Center. |
January 20 “State Bar Update: Succession Planning, Lawyer Well-Being and Grievance Education” 1 hour MCLE, including 1 hours ethics |
This presentation covers the growing need for attorneys to designate a custodian attorney in the event of cessation of practice, along with the State Bar of Texas resources available to assist lawyers with succession planning and other law practice management issues. The presentation also touches on the importance of attorney well-being and suicide prevention awareness, along with information to better understand the attorney grievance process. This program will cover grievance and professional responsibility. |
January 27 “What's Hot at the EEOC and NLRB” 1 hour MCLE, no ethics |
This seminar will cover basics and recent developments at the NLRB and the EEOC. It will cover common issues and claims we each deal with and the cross-over issues we both see. |
August 5 “Ramirez v. Collier; Why Did the Supreme Court Reverse 8-1 When An Inmate on Texas’ Death Row Wanted to Pray With His Pastor At the Time of Execution?” |
Spiritual advisors have prayed with the condemned for thousands of years; every faith in the world has a set of rituals surrounding death and the commending of souls to God. The Texas Prisons had spiritual advisors at executions for decades. Someone decided to change the rule, and the Supreme Court reversed 8-1 in March of this year. |
August 12 “Dealing With Objections to Written Discovery – The Modern Approach to Written Discovery Objections in Texas State and Federal Courts” |
This presentation addresses the age-old, frustrating discovery game of wading through countless frivolous objections to Interrogatories and Request for Production. It collects all of the Texas law prohibiting this gamesmanship, and includes forms for a “Meet and Confer” letter and a Motion to Compel, with all of the necessary briefing. It is designed to be extremely practical and time-saving for lawyers and judges. |
September 9 “Mass Action Litigation Leadership Perspectives” |
Hear from experienced national leaders in mass tort litigation about how to handle a docket, the ethics issues that can come up when representing a large volume of clients, how to get involved on committees, what steps to take to reach a litigation leadership position, and more. |
September 16 “Digital Needle in a Haystack” |
This presentation will discuss the uses and practical applications of digital evidence as part of a legal matter. We’ll cover the types of evidence that can be found on digital evidence, do’s and don’ts when handling digital evidence, tips on hiring a qualified digital forensics expert, plus share some real-world case studies. |
September 23 “Force Majeure Clauses and the Ukraine Conflict” |
Force majeure clauses often enumerate triggering events, such as war. The Russian Federation has not characterized the current activity in Ukraine as a war. This CLE will consider what constitutes war (or similar terms) for the purpose of force majeure clauses and how might Russia’s actions and its own descriptions of its actions impact a legal analysis regarding a force majeure clause. |
September 30 “Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law” |
In this presentation, Kyle Friesen will provide viewers with an overview of recent developments in substantive patent law, as well as developments in the practice of patent litigation. |
October 7 “Lessons Learned from My First Appeal: An HBA Young Lawyers Panel” |
This HBA Young Lawyers Panel features young Houston attorneys offering guidance on navigating appeals in state and federal courts. The panel will include discussion about appellate strategy, tips for drafting briefs, and preparing oral argument. |
October 14 “Trial Court Preservation of Error” |
What is three times better than an appellate attorney speaking about trial court preservation of error? THREE board certified civil appellate attorneys sharing with you best practices for pretrial, trial, and post-trial preservation of error in state trial courts. Learn the latest and greatest error preservation tips and techniques from three board-certified appellate practitioners who have over 100 years of combined experience helping trial lawyers preserve pretrial, trial, and post-trial error for appeal. Timely and effective preservation of error in the trial court is essential to the competent and diligent representation of litigation clients. It can mean the difference between preserving reversible error for appeal or not, or getting a case settled post-trial or not. |
October 21 “Emerging Damages and Lien Issues in Medical Malpractice Cases” |
This CLE will approve an overview of statutory damages caps that apply to Texas medical malpractice cases. It will also cover the recent Texas Supreme Court Opinion changing the way future medical periodic payments are handled, and the recent game-changing U.S. Supreme Court opinion on Medicaid liens. It will address client counseling issues regarding Medicaid liens and Medicaid lien resolution and Texas Disciplinary Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14. |