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SUMMARY:Drainage Law
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nThis presentation demystifies the complex\, judge-made rules governing surface water and stormwater runoff in Tennessee. Participants will move past the myth that “it’s just weather” to understand the precise boundaries of civil liability when water crosses property lines. By the end of this hour\, attendees will be able to spot high-risk drainage alterations\, understand the legal rights of both upstream and downstream neighbors\, and implement risk-mitigation strategies before breaking ground on any project. \nSession Agenda: November-Agenda.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Adherence to the Natural Flow Rule\nTennessee broadly follows the “Civil Law” or “Natural Flow” rule regarding surface water.\n• The Obligation: Downstream (lower) property owners are legally burdened with a “natural drainage easement”. This means they are required to accept the surface water that naturally flows onto their land from higher\, upstream properties.\n• The Restriction: Lower landowners cannot construct dams\, walls\, or obstructions that block this natural flow and force water back onto the upper landowner’s property.\n2. Prohibition on Artificially Altering Water Flow\nWhile higher landowners have the right to natural drainage\, they are strictly prohibited from unnaturally collecting\, channelizing\, or accelerating water onto lower properties.\n• Liability: If an upper landowner grades their land\, installs pipes\, or builds structures (like large sheds or paved areas) that artificially increase the volume\, velocity\, or direction of water runoff in a way that damages a neighbor’s property\, they can be held strictly liable.\n• Legal Action: In Tennessee courts\, wrongfully interfering with natural surface water drainage and causing adjacent flooding is legally classified as an actionable nuisance or trespass.\n3. Application of the Reasonable Use Rule\nTo prevent the Natural Flow Rule from completely halting necessary land development\, Tennessee courts apply a “Reasonable Use” modification.\n• The Balance: A landowner is permitted to make reasonable changes to their property’s drainage patterns\, provided those changes do not cause unreasonable or foreseeable harm to neighboring lots.\n• Court Evaluation: If a drainage dispute goes to court\, judges will weigh several factors to determine liability:\n• The necessity and utility of the land alteration.\n• Whether the project was completed in a non-negligent manner.\n• The balance between the benefit to the altering landowner versus the severity of the damage caused to the neighbor. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/drainage-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T130000
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SUMMARY:The Opening Is the Trial: Ask the Gray Questions\, Build the Case That Matters\, Give the Jury the Truth
DESCRIPTION:Commonwealth of Virginia Paralegal Association (CVPA)\nThe course will go over how a personal injury case goes through the Commonwealth (state) of Virginia’s courts\, and the rules and procedures etc\, that need to be followed in those courts. \nSession Agenda: Commonwealth-of-Virginia-Paralegal-Association-November-13-2026-CLE-Agenda-.docx \nLearning Objectives: \nObjective 1: Understand How an Opening-First Approach Transforms Personal Injury Litigation\nParticipants will learn how to use the anticipated opening statement as a blueprint for preparing a personal injury case\, from initial client intake and investigation through discovery\, depositions\, and trial. This approach emphasizes identifying the central issues early and ensuring that each stage of litigation advances a cohesive case narrative.\nObjective 2: Apply the Four Gray Questions to Develop a Compelling Personal Injury Case\nParticipants will learn how to apply four foundational questions to personal injury litigation: (1) Why is this case important to the jury? (2) What trust was betrayed? (3) What human value was taken? and (4) Why are we at trial? Participants will explore how these questions help identify critical evidence\, develop case themes\, and communicate the human consequences of negligence.\nObjective 3: Learn How to Tell the Human Story Behind a Personal Injury Case\nParticipants will learn how to move beyond medical bills\, diagnoses\, and other traditional measures of damages to identify and communicate the full human impact of an injury. Through practical examples\, participants will explore how evidence\, witness testimony\, and storytelling can demonstrate what was taken from an injured person and why that loss matters. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/the-opening-is-the-trial-ask-the-gray-questions-build-the-case-that-matters-give-the-jury-the-truth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:AI & Ethics in Law
DESCRIPTION:LAW-The Wyoming Paralegal Association\nArtificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession\, but its use comes with important ethical responsibilities. \nJoin us for a CLE exploring the practical applications and ethical challenges of AI in legal practice\, including confidentiality\, competence\, supervision\, accuracy\, judicial conduct\, and emerging regulatory standards. \nTopics will include: \nEthical obligations under the ABA Model Rules.\nIdentifying AI inaccuracies and fabricated legal citations.\nProtecting confidential client information.\nAI vendor compliance\, supervision\, and ethical billing.\nLegal precedents and evolving regulatory frameworks.\nLearn how to leverage AI responsibility while protecting clients\, maintaining professional standards\, and navigating the changing legal landscape. \nSession Agenda: CLE-Agenda.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Participants will identify and analyze key ethical considerations for paralegals under the ABA Model Rules\, including Competence\, Confidentiality\, and Supervision\, when integrating generative AI tools into legal research and document drafting.\n2. Participants will discuss how to apply practical verification techniques to detect AI hallucinations or inaccurate legal citations\, and execute data security protocols to protect confidential client information from unauthorized disclosure.\n3. Participants will learn how to utilize firm-wide AI compliance checklists to evaluate third-party vendor terms\, maintain proper supervision logs\, and adhere to ethical billing standards for tech-assisted tasks. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/ai-ethics-in-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T131500
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar - Ethical Issues for Paralegals and Legal Professionals: In Person\, Online\, and in the AI World
DESCRIPTION:Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants (“COALA”)\nPRESENTATION TITLE: Ethical Issues for Paralegals and Legal Professionals: In Person\, Online\, and in the AI World \nSession Agenda: Toni-J.-Ellington-SHRM-SCP.docx \nLearning Objectives:\n1.Office Scenarios and Limitations – Attorneys are ultimately responsible for work product\, client communications\, and case directions.\n2. On-Line Scenarios and Limitations – Paralegals and legal professionals must maintain attorney-client privilege and confidentiality even in their personal communications.\n3. AI Hypotheticals and Limitations – Paralegals and legal professionals must avoid uses of AI that would constitute the unauthorized practice of law. \nPRESENTATION TITLE: The best time to plant a tree. \nSPEAKER: Jared Bulmer\, Financial Advisor \nSession Agenda: Jared-Bulmer-COALA-Presentation.docx \nLearning Objectives:\n1. I didn’t plant a tree years ago\, now what.\n2. I planted my tree years ago\, now what.\n3. What do I do with other retirement plans I might have.\n4. How do I maximize what I have and what I’m currently contributing to (Pre-tax\, Roth\, catch-up provisions\, fund allocations)\, what changes should I consider\, and how does this relate to my personal retirement outlook. \nSession #3: \nSession Agenda: COALA_Innovative_Paralegal_Presentation.pdf \nThe central idea Microsoft 365 becomes far more powerful when the applications are connected around a reliable\nsource of information. In this presentation\, SharePoint is the foundation; Microsoft Lists\, Planner\,\nOneNote\, Teams\, Outlook\, and Copilot extend what the workspace can do. \nLearning objectives\n• Identify practical ways Microsoft 365 can improve everyday paralegal workflows\, including document management\, task tracking\, collaboration\, communication\, and matter organization.\n• Recognize opportunities to simplify\, standardize\, organize\, and improve legal processes using connected Microsoft 365 tools.\n• Explore how Microsoft 365 fluency can increase a paralegal’s value in a law firm\, legal department\, government office\, or freelance practice. \nCLE Hours = 3 (1-Legal Ethics\, 2-Nonsubstantive)
URL:https://nala.org/event/fall-seminar-ethical-issues-for-paralegals-and-legal-professionals-in-person-online-and-in-the-ai-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Paralegal Certifications & Credentials
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Paralegal Association\nJoin us for an informative session with Julianne Di Benedetto\, CP\, AACP\, ILAP\, as she breaks down the various paralegal certifications and credentials available in the profession. Whether you’re considering obtaining a certification\, want to understand the benefits of different credentials\, or need clarity on how they impact career advancement\, this discussion is for you! \nJulianne will provide insights into: \nThe Certified Paralegal (CP) designation\nThe Advanced Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential\nThe Illinois Accredited Paralegal (ILAP) certification\nOther national and state-specific certifications\nThe value of credentials in career development \nBring your questions and join the conversation as we explore how these designations can enhance your professional standing and open new opportunities in the legal field! \nSession Agenda: Screenshot-2026-10-26-182443.png \nCLE Hours = 1 Nonsubstantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/understanding-paralegal-certifications-credentials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Paralegal Association":MAILTO:IPA@ipaonline.org
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SUMMARY:Best Practices for Paralegals using AI Tools
DESCRIPTION:Northwest Florida Paralegal Association\, Inc.\nDescription of what artificial intelligence (AI) tools are and what benefits AI tools can offer those working in the legal world. \nSession Agenda: Gmail-Fw_-NWFPA-speaker-opportunity.pdf \n1) Identify proactively the risks associated with the use of AI tools legally and ethically;\n2) Model best practices for using AI tools as a paralegal within your law firm; and\n3) Recognize when it is necessary to discuss with your attorney about a specific AI tool use-case. \nCLE Hours = 1 Technology \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/best-practices-for-paralegals-using-ai-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T131500
DTSTAMP:20261111T170922Z
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SUMMARY:CAPA Monthly CLE Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Paralegal Association\nThis is our monthly membership meeting and CLE presentation.\nThis month’s CLE title is: Texas Legislature and Legislative Process \nSession Agenda: Non-agenda.docx \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Gov 101 Refresher: State v. Federal elections\, branches of government\, etc.\n2. Texas Constitution provisions relating to legislative sessions\n3. Governing laws and procedural rules\n4. When bills pass – process and timing for updating Texas statutes\n5. Impact on existing and future litigation after legislative updates \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/capa-monthly-cle-luncheon/
LOCATION:Chez Zee Bistro\, 5406 Balcones Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20261109T173044Z
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SUMMARY:Fighting Against Fraud: Qui Tam
DESCRIPTION:Texas Panhandle Paralegal Association (TPPA)\nSession Agenda: SKM_36826110719410.pdf \nLearning Objectives: \n1. To teach students about a unique and interesting area of Federal law\, as taught by a practitioner.\n2\, To spark new ideas for career trajectory.\n3\, To introduce students to the federal system and the different rules and procedures unique to it. \nCLE Hours = 1.25 (1-Substantive\, 0.25-Nonsubstantive) \n 
URL:https://nala.org/event/fighting-against-fraud-qui-tam/
LOCATION:Amarillo Club – 30th Floor\, First Bank Southwest Tower\, 600 S. Tyler\, Amarillo\, TX\, 79101
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20261026T191423Z
CREATED:20261026T191423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T191423Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics
DESCRIPTION:Central Florida Paralegal Association\nLearning Objectives: \n1. Align daily firm workflow practices with the professional standards set by NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.\n2. Learn how to draft communications regarding non-lawyer status.\n3. Identify tasks strictly prohibited under state bar rules. \nCLE Hours = 1 Legal Ethics
URL:https://nala.org/event/ethics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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