Texas CLE - Constitutional Law Courses
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Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
In 1931, in the depths of the Great Depression, when thousands of Americans “hopped boxcars,” and rode the freight rails around the county in search of work, camping in “hobo jungles” that grew up around railroad yards, nine black teenagers, mostly in their late teens, one only thirteen years old, found themselves accused of a crime that later trials would show beyond a shadow of a doubt had never occurred. The case was no doubt similar to many others that took place in the Jim Crow South, som... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Service, Therapy, Emotional Support, and Courtroom Animals: Laws, Practices, and Policies
Animals provide humans with a variety of support. Some of the most common are service animals, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and courtroom animals. Each of these are separate and distinct both in terms of the services they provide and the laws and regulations that apply. The purpose of this CLE program is to identify each of the types of animals that provide support, the laws and regulations that apply, common practices in the use of these services, and public policy cons... More Info
$501General Credit -
Bad Bets: Examining the Recent Crisis in Sports Betting Integrity & Professional Sports
For more than 100 years fear of professional athletes fixing games was the existential fear of all professional sports leagues. Indeed it was 1919's Black Sox scandal in baseball that led to the creation of the office of Commissioner and most of the administrative structures of each of America's sports leagues grew up to prevent a loss of public trust. However, in 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal statute- Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 sometimes called... More Info
$501General Credit -
Religious Head Coverings in Court: Legal and Jewish Law Perspectives
The tension between religious expression (e.g., wearing a yarmulke) and courtroom decorum raises First Amendment and practical questions for lawyers. This CLE presentation examines U.S. case law and Jewish law (Halacha) to address whether a lawyer must wear a yarmulke in court. Learning Objectives: Understand the constitutional framework for religious head coverings in U.S. courtrooms Analyze key case law addressing religious attire in judicial settings Explore Jewish legal (Halac... More Info
$501General Credit -
Behind Bars, Before the Bench: How Incarcerated Defendants Navigate the Legal System
This CLE course offers an in-depth exploration of how incarcerated individuals access the court system and defend themselves against criminal charges while behind bars. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how criminal charges are applied, the function and purpose of bail, and the legal distinctions between jails and prisons. We will examine the practical realities incarcerated defendants face, including how they attend court hearings, obtain access to legal materials, and co... More Info
$501General Credit -
Filing a Case Under the United States False Claims Act
This CLE course delves into the intricacies of whistleblower rights and remedies under the False Claims Act (FCA), offering a comprehensive guide for attorneys, compliance officers, and professionals in federal contracting. Participants will explore the robust protections afforded to whistleblowers who uncover fraudulent practices, alongside practical insights into navigating the FCA framework. The presentation equips attendees with foundational knowledge to effectively draft and file... More Info
$501General Credit -
Constitutional Policing: Bridging the Legitimacy Gap
In this CLE presentation, a retired FLETC Senior Legal Instructor will take a deep dive into the concept of Constitutional Policing. The session will begin with a historical look at the development of Constitutional Policing, followed by an exploration of constitutional legality, an introduction to the notion of constitutional legitimacy, and a discussion of the most significant obstacles to Constitutional Policing. More Info
$1002General Credits