Join the TBA Construction Law Section for its 2022 virtual forum on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. CST. The program will explore the unique aspects of the mechanics' and materialmen's lien law as well as issues such as when liens on leaseholds are proper, who qualifies as an "owner" for purposes of serving notices of nonpayment and lien, and what exactly is "visible commencement of operations" and "completion of the improvement." There will also be an ethical discussion on several topics, including whether an attorney can "bluff" by serving a notice of nonpayment and/or notice of lien when certain prerequisites have not been satisfied. The half-day CLE program qualifies for three hours of general credit and one hour of dual credit.

Still needing last-minute CLE credit before the midnight deadline? The TBA’s annual Year End CLE event is available in your hour of need. Choose from a variety of live virtual or on-demand programs, CLE packages and much more. The Year End CLE event is all virtual and allows attendees to earn up to 15 or more hours of CLE from the remote workplace of their choosing. Head over to the cle.tba.org to register for last-minute courses.

Normally known as the Ethics Roadshow, TBA CLE’s popular ethics program is back as the “Homeshow,” with a two-part program hosted by Brian Faughnan of Lewis Thomason. Each part will feature a one-hour program that utilizes a game format to delve into 30 unique topics of ethical discussion. Part one of the program will replay on Dec. 31 from 9 to 10 a.m. and part two will play from 11 a.m. until noon CST. Register for one or both parts here.  

In 2020, many firms transitioned from brick-and-mortar offices into fully remote law practices. Looking ahead to 2022, it’s worth asking: How should remote work shape the future of legal practice? Many firms are exploring new hybrid models, combining elements of working in-person at the office and remotely from home or elsewhere — and offering numerous benefits — including cost savings and flexibility for clients. Join Nefra MacDonald, affinity partnerships manager at Clio, to find out if the hybrid law firm model is right for you. The previously recorded webcast will air from noon to 1 p.m. CST tomorrow.

Chronic stress has the potential to cripple productivity levels and thwart effective advocacy for clients, but just one or two minutes of meditation and mindfulness can have immediate and far-reaching benefits, personally and professionally. If you missed our program “How Mindfulness Can Help You Avoid Legal Burnout, Continue to Competently Perform Legal Services, and Remain Ethically Compliant” earlier this fall, be sure to tune in for the webcast replay tomorrow from 3-4 p.m. CST.

Catch the virtual program, How to Avoid Cybersecurity Pitfalls: Turn Fort Nuts into Fort Knox, on Dec. 30 from 10 until 11 a.m. CST. After large scale cybersecurity breaches like Sony Pictures, Target, Equifax and the Panama Papers, securing your data is more important than ever. This program walks you through computer security pitfalls and how to avoid them on your computer and mobile devices.

Whether you’re ready to start a firm or overhaul your firm’s existing technology, you can get great tech on a tight budget! Watch TBA CLE’s Champagne Technology on a Beer Budget virtual webinar at noon CST on Dec. 28 for a complete legal technology roadmap with a focus on keeping the costs low. This webinar covers the law firm technology hierarchy of needs, buying strategies, computer configurations, cloud services, VOIP phone systems, online faxing and low-cost printing.

Congratulations to our Week 3 Giveaway Winner Brooks Yelverton, who will receive a $50 Amazon gift card! Yelverton is a TBA member practicing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Don’t miss the opportunity to get in on next week’s final drawing. Those who purchase a course in December will be entered in our weekly drawing made possible by event sponsors Clio and Geico. This month’s Year End CLE event provides a range of packages, on-demand courses and live programs. Check out the options.

Join Jeff Schoenberger with Affinity Consulting tomorrow from noon to 1 p.m. CST to learn about efficient, accurate accounting. In this webcast, Schoenberger explains legal-specific accounting options, why accounting software is important to a lawyer’s practice, and the inadequacies of generic accounting software. He also will address the benefits of using one program for both billing and all other accounting functions.

The upcoming webcast, Essential Law Firm Technology - The Best of What's Out There, will define and explain the technologies that can help any lawyer solve problems, improve client service and make life easier. The program, set for Dec. 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. CST, will teach the essential software and hardware tools to protect client confidentiality, organize case information, manage a practice more efficiently and improve profitability. It is part of the TBA’s annual Year End CLE Event, which offers a variety of live virtual or on-demand programs, CLE packages and much more to help meet your last minute CLE needs.