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New York State Bar Considers Mandatory Tech & Cybersecurity CLE Credit

By Josh Markarian | July 8, 2020 |

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has recently approved a recommendation from the NYSBA committee on Technology and the Legal Profession regarding the introduction of adding an required credit in cybersecurity to mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements. This would be limited to one additional credit and be categorized under the “Ethics and Professionalism” category. It does not tack on and change minimum hour requirements for experienced or new attorneys respectively.

State Specific CLE Changes During COVID-19

By Josh Markarian | April 10, 2020 |

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. Courts have closed, businesses are working remotely and people are staying home practicing social distancing. As a result uncertainty around the status of CLE credits have been raised.