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| From Event: The Paralegal's Guide to Researching Case Law, held September 2011.
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Program Description
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Case law is critical to understanding how the issues involved in the case are viewed by the court and establishing precedent. Discover the key elements involved in finding, understanding and weighing relevant case law.
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Course Content
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- Finding Cases
- Reading and Understanding Cases
- Making Sure a Case is Still Good Law
- Controlling vs. Persuasive Cases
- Dealing With Too Much or Too Little Case Law
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Continuing Education Credits:
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Florida Registered Paralegal Program - Florida Registered Paralegal: 1.00 FL - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2013
Indiana Paralegal CLE - Indiana Paralegal CLE: 1.00 IN - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2013
National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. - NALA: 1.00 National - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2013
National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. - NFPA: 1.00 National - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2012
North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education: 1.00 NC - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2012
Ohio Certified Paralegals - Ohio Certified Paralegals: 1.00 OH - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2013
Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico - Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico: 1.00 NM - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2013
Washington State Paralegal Association - Washington State Paralegal Association: 1.00 WA - Credit Approval Expiration 09/07/2013
* denotes specialty credits
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Note: This course does not qualify for NBI Subscription savings. For information on IPE bulk pricing options, please call 1-800-793-5274.
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Agenda / Content Covered:
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Session Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Presenter: James A. McKowen - Finding Cases
- Reading and Understanding Cases
- Making Sure a Case is Still Good Law
- Controlling vs. Persuasive Cases
- Dealing With Too Much or Too Little Case Law
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JAMES A. McKOWEN is a member of the Charleston law firm of James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C., where he practices in asbestos law, personal injury and appellate litigation. Mr. McKowen earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from West Virginia University and his J.D. degree from Georgetown University. He is a member of the West Virginia State Bar, the West Virginia Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Mr. McKowen has taught legal research for paralegals at the University of Charleston.
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Please refer to Continuing Education Credit FAQ for general information about seeking
credit for your participation in one of our continuing education programs.
Additionally, our team of credit specialists are here to answer your specific credit-related
questions weekdays 7am - 5pm Central:
Phone: 866-240-1890
Email: credit@nbi-sems.com
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ACCREDITATION DETAILS:
Florida Registered Paralegal Program
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FL
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FLRPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2013
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program.
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Indiana Paralegal CLE
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IN
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INPAR:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2013
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements as a paralegal affiliate member of the Indiana State Bar Association. No more than 3.0 hours of distance learning CLE credit may be earned during a reporting period.
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National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.
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N
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LA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2013
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This seminar meets the requirements of the Certifying Board for Legal Assistants of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., for 1.0 hours, including 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal assistant education self-study credit required to maintain the CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) credential.
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National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.
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N
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PAR:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2012
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This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
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North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification
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NC
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NCPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2012
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This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for self-study continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 1.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
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Ohio Certified Paralegals
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OH
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OHPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2013
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This course will qualify for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
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Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico
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NM
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NLA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2013
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Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
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Washington State Paralegal Association
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WA
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WPA:
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1.00
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Credit Approval Exp 09/07/2013
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Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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