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48 Nassau Law. 1 (2000)

handle is hein.barjournals/nassau0048 and id is 1 raw text is: The Voice of Nassau County's Attorneys Since 1899 Over A Century of Service to the Legal Profession and the Public. Nassau Lawyer The Journal of the Nassau County Bar Associatioin Vol.48 No I htvpJlwww.nassaubar.org January.February 2000 Inside: 'Benefits Aboimd- Executie Director Dr. Deem a Ehich, reviews the benefit of- ,embership in the aionan. for both mmbcrs and those who are considering joiing ts AsseationTheN.sata (:ounty Bar Association is the- n atiotfis largest suburban bar group. See Page 4 Barrister'Basb It's just fei fun! Beat hexinter bi with dinne dancing An&z febraary 12; 2000. See the notice on Page 3 AnApp allpg 6ntetf1d - ,2r:'lesHolsierbegfis a1whb- p art gue tow eyery a ttomey needs to knoW about. appealstWhether or not you fle your own or refer then to .others, ouipullout eenterfold 'keeps yotd ready. Begins on Page 1f Dld,kYog ikow...' ,ewly admitted-tozrneys get Ifree (frm date of admlsuiozs)F 'Call (516) 747-407V -foran appication, It Is with great sadness that we report the passing of the Hon.Jules Orenstein. Our prayers and condolences go out to Judge Orenstein'sfam. tly and many friends. By Kenneth J. Landau As of January, 2000 Attorneys must certiy that they have met the Mandato- ry Conntiung Legal Education require- ments when filing their biennial regis- tration forms due during the month of their birthday. Although MCLE ie- qmirements have been In effect since December 31,1998, attorneys must now certify that they have completed the re- quirements when they file their bienni- al registration statement in 2000 or 2001 It is usually filed during the month of your birthday To learn the year you must file at contact the Office of Court Administration at (212) 428- 2800. IRequirements for Attorneys Admitted LESS Than Two Years Newly admitted attorneys must complete a mrrdmum of 32 credit hours of Bridge-The-Gap courses during their first two years of admission. Law graduates can begin to obtain credit for these courses upon graduation from law school. Sixteon hours must be com- pleted during each of the first two years of admission, Including three credit hours of Ethics and Professional- ism, six hours of Skills, and seven hours of Professional Practice and Prac- tice Management. Eight credit hours may be carriel over from the first to the sicond year but ethics courses may not be carried over. Audio or video tapes may not be used to meet these re-ilrements The reporting date Is based 'ipon your date of admislison for the first two )ears Thereafter the reporting date and regis- tration Is based upon your birthday Six credit hours of courses may be carried from the second year to the regular CLE requirementr Requirements For Attorneys Admitted MORE than Two Years Twenty-four i ours of courses must be completed during each biennial reg- istration period Including four credit hours of ethic. and twenty hours of Professional Practice/Practice Manage- ment. Six hours of courses may be car- ried over from one reporting cycle to the next. Audio or video tapes of ac- credited CLE programs such as those for sale at the Nassau Academy of Law may be used to falfill these require- m-nts. Mectn& CLE Requirements the FIRSTTime Accredited CLE courses such as those offered at the Nassau Academy of Law taken since Jan. 1, 1993 may be ap- plied toward meeting your require. ments for the hutial reporting cycle Attorneys who must file thent regis- tration statements during calendat year 2000 must certify that they have com- pleted 12 credit hours of accredited CLE courses as of the date of the filing Although the requirement is for 24 hours including 4 hours of ethics, the ethics requirement has been waived for attorney filing In 2000 only Attorneys who have accumulated more than 12 credit hours at the timc of their filing may carry over a maximum of 6 crdit hours to the next biennial cycle. Attorneys who file their registration statements during calendar yetr 2001 must certify that they have completed the full 24 credit hours of accredited CLE courses including a total of four credit hours of ethics. Attorneys who have accumulated more than 24 ciedit hours at the time of their filing maycar- ry over a maximum of six hours to the next biennial reporting cycle. For further information of these re- quirements, upcoming courses, dis- counts on CLE or aud.o or videotapes please call the Nassau Academy of Law at (516) 747-4464. Be sure to retain your Certificates of Attendance for attending live lectures or Certificates of Comple- ton for listening to video or audio tapes for at least 4 years.* LINDA WILLS 300526 U wI AN~lh S, HEIN CO, 114C, 1285 MAIN ST BUFFALO HY14201-1911 56?7 CLE Certification Begins As ofJanuary 1, 2000 Lawyers Must Report CLE With Biennial Registration )etc~ O~tCh~v You are invited to a luncheon to welcome our newest members The featured speaker will be New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall Thursday,% March 16, 2000 04 12:00 p.m. at Domus This special event is for NCBA members only. The cost is S 10 per person Reservations are required Names or those attending., Phone#. Amount enclosed S_ Return if., form, with your check, to: Nassau County Bar Association I5th & West Streets tMneola, New York 11501 Attn: Special Events For info'maoon. call 1516) 747-4070 oEvent Resevations Dede Unger-Ext 226 Gsww,'l Udemwen b _MF~eet

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