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| From Event: Advanced Environmental Law 2011, held October 2011.
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Program Description
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With all that's happened in the environmental law arena this year, it's difficult but critical to stay abreast of the changes that, no doubt, have and will continue to affect your practice. Rather than piece together the information from multiple sources, order this engaging environmental law update that covers current federal developments and hot button issues for water, air and land contamination all in one succinct package. Order today!
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Course Content
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- Water Quality and Quantity
- Land Disposal and Contamination
- Air Pollution Control
- Real-World Ethical Issues for Environmental Lawyers
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Continuing Education Credits:
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Continuing Legal Education Credit Hrs State Credit Approval Expiration
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Agenda / Content Covered:
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All times shown in Eastern time Water Quality and Quantity
10:00 - 11:45, Carl A. Sinderbrand - Clean Water Act NPDES Program: Wastewater Treatment, Non-Point Pollution Control
- Wetlands Management: EPA Guidance, Regulation of Isolated Wetlands, Water Quality Certifications and Alternatives Analyses
- Section 404: Federal and State Regulation of Structures and Deposits in Navigable Waters
- Great Lakes Compact: A Model for Protection of International Fresh Water Resources
- Groundwater Management: A Resource at Risk
Land Disposal and Contamination
12:00 - 1:30, Gregory E. Korstad - Brownfield Redevelopment: Liability Assurances and Financial Incentives
- Landfill Operations: Increased Focus on Landfill Gas Management
- Mining and Drilling: Liability and Environmental Review
- RCRA Update: Citizen Suits and Criminal Liability
- CERCLA Update: Arranger Liability, Lender Liability and Innocent Landowners
- Bankruptcy: Administrative Expenses and Post-Discharge Liabilities
Air Pollution Control
2:00 - 3:45, Peter A. Tomasi - Implementation of the New National Ambient Air Quality Standards for SO2, NO2, Ozone and Particulate Matter
- Industrial Boiler MACT Standards: Status of Reconsideration and Court Challenges
- Regulation of Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act: PSD and NSPS
- Interstate Transport Rule
- Recent Trends in Enforcement
Real-World Ethical Issues for Environmental Lawyers
4:00 - 5:00, Gregory E. Korstad, Carl A. Sinderbrand and Peter A. Tomasi - Communicating With Regulatory Agencies Represented by In-House Counsel
- Do's and Don'ts of Talking to Permitting Staff
- Business Conflicts and Representation of Multiple Clients Before the Same Administrative Agency
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GREGORY E. KORSTAD is a shareholder in the law firm of Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd., where he represents public and private clients on environmental issues, including acquisition and development of environmentally sensitive properties, environmental compliance, auditing and management, Superfund liability defense, air emissions compliance and waste recycling, and disposal issues. Mr. Korstad has also defended corporations and individuals in environmental criminal matters. He has extensive experience in environmental review, assisting clients through the complex maze of state and federal regulation governing Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments. Mr. Korstad frequently works with endangered species protection and historic preservation. He represents unique, regulated industries in permitting and compliance issues. Mr. Korstad has performed a key role in permitting and regulatory compliance matters for new and emerging technologies, including solid waste composting, waste to energy productions, telecommunications facilities, wind turbine and landfill gas electric generation facilities, and bio-diesel production. Representative projects include solid waste facilities, aggregate production, mining, asphalt plants, feedlots, wind conversion facilities, and telecommunications towers. He earned his B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and his J.D. degree from Drake University Law School. Mr. Korstad is a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral and a Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Real Property Specialist. He serves on the Aggregate Committee for the Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota, and is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association (Environmental Law Committee), the Industrial Council on Environmental Management, the Minnesota State Bar Association (Environment Natural Resources and Energy Section, Governing Council, LawPAC Trustee), the National Solid Wastes Management Association, the Plymouth Community Foundation (Board of Directors), the Twin West Chamber of Commerce (Chair-Elect, Board of Directors 2010-2011), and the United States Power Squadrons (National Law Officer). CARL A. SINDERBRAND is a partner in the law firm of Axley Brynelson, LLP. His practice focuses on environmental, construction and government regulatory matters. Mr. Sinderbrand regularly assists clients in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, representation before administrative agencies, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation. He has lectured on numerous occasions on a variety of environmental and construction matters, such as water law, construction contracting practices and claims, administrative procedures, and alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, Mr. Sinderbrand has written articles relating to environmental dispute resolution, radioactive waste transportation, and various environmental and construction issues. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and currently chairs its Environmental Law Section Board of Directors. Mr. Sinderbrand is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He also serves on the board of environmental and other public interest organizations. Mr. Sinderbrand has been repeatedly named to Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America and, in 2010, he was named one of Wisconsin's Top Fifty Lawyers. He earned his B.A. degree from Oberlin College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School. PETER A. TOMASI is a partner at the law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP, where he practices in the areas of environmental permitting and environmental litigation. Mr. Tomasi has further experience with general civil, commercial, and intellectual property litigation. Some of his recent experience includes the representation of multiple clients in citizen suits brought under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act; assisting with defense of challenges to the adequacy of the application for a wetlands permit under Chapter 30 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and with challenges to an application for a wetlands dredging permit required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; experience with the various requirements of state and federal regulations governing utilities; assisting a Fortune 500 transportation company in developing its first carbon management and climate change strategy; and advising clients regarding environmental and regulatory concerns relating to the construction, and operation of renewable energy projects including biomass, solar, and wind energy. Mr. Tomasi earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Chicago, and his M.E.M. degree and J.D. degree, cum laude, from Duke University. He is a member of the American Bar Association (Environment, Energy, and Resources Section) and the State Bar of Wisconsin (Board Member, Environmental Law Section), as well as the Wisconsin Legislative Committee on Domestic Biofuels.
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AK
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This self-study program may qualify for up to 6.00 hours of self-study credit, which includes 5.00 hours of VCLE self-study credit under the voluntary CLE Rule of the Alaska Bar Association and 1.00 hours of MECLE ethics self-study under the mandatory ethics continuing legal education CLE Rule.
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AZ
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 6.0 hours toward your annual MCLE self-study requirement for the State of Arizona, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility self-study credit.
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CA
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 1.0 hour will apply to legal ethics self-study credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.
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CO
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CLE:
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7.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program may qualify for up to 7.0 hours of self-study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.2 ethics credit.
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CT
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This seminar is approved by the CBA Academy of Continuing Professional Development. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 pre-recorded credit hours, including 1.0 hour of pre-recorded legal ethics, toward admission to the CBA Academy of Continuing Professional Development.
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FL
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CLE:
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7.00
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Credit Approval Exp 04/27/2013
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Including - City, County, Local Government Law: 7.00, State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice: 7.00
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Approved by The Florida Bar, this program may qualify for up to 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. Certification: 7.0 - State & Federal Government & Administrative Practice and 7.0 - City, County, Local Government Law.
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GA
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2012
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This program is approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 1.0 hour of distance learning ethical considerations.
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HI
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for up to 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 5.0 VCLE credits and 1.0 MCPE credits.
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ID
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which may include 1.0 ethics credit. Application for self-study approval must be submitted to the Idaho State Bar.
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IL
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/26/2013
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This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit, which includes approval for 1.0 hour of ethics CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.
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KY
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 06/30/2012
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This program has been approved as a technological CLE activity by the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission and may qualify for up to 6.0 credits, of which 1.0 hour relates to ethical considerations. No more than 6.0 hours of technological CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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ME
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course may receive up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit including 1.0 ethics hours under M. Bar R. 12. No more than 5.5 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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MO
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CLE:
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7.20
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for up to 7.2 self-study CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn ethics credit with self-study.
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MP
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit including 1.0 ethics hours.
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MT
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission on Continuing Legal Education, including 1.0 hour of ethics. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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NC
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 12/31/2012
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NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 1.0 ethics. No more than 4.0 hours of online CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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ND
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program has been approved by the North Dakota Commission for Continuing Legal Education for up to 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit. No more than 15.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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NH
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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NBI, Inc. is an Annual NHMCLE Sponsor. This program qualifies for up to 6.0 self-study NHMCLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour in ethics. No more than 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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NJ
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CLE:
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7.20
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.2 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 1.2 qualify as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism. No more than 12.0 hours of alternative learning format CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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NM
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hours of self-study ethics credit. No more than 4.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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NV
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 1.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.
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NY
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CLE:
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7.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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Including - Areas of Professional Practice: 6.00
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This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours, of which 6.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and 1.0 hour that can be applied toward the ethics and professionalism requirement. This nontraditional format program is approved only for EXPERIENCED attorneys who have been admitted to the New York Bar for more than two years.
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OK
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CLE:
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7.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program may qualify for up to 7.0 of computer-based CLE credit hours. No more than 6.0 hours of computer-based CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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OR
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CLE:
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6.50
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program may qualify for up to 5.5 hours of general self-study continuing legal education credit and 1.0 hour of ethical considerations credit.
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PA
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2012
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This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 5.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 1.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit. No more than 4.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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VI
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CLE:
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7.20
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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The course has been approved by the V.I. Bar Association Committee on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar for 7.2 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.2 hour of ethics.
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VT
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program may qualify for up to 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit. No more than 10.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period. Attorneys may not earn professionalism credit with self-study.
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WV
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CLE:
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7.20
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2013
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This program may qualify for up to 7.2 hours of self-study credit, which includes 1.2 hour of self-study ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. No more than 12.0 hours of self-study CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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WY
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CLE:
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6.00
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Credit Approval Exp 10/27/2014
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The Wyoming State Board of Continuing Legal Education has granted up to 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics. No more than 5.0 hours of self-study credit may be earned during one calendar year.
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