1.0 Minnesota CLE Credit Applied For: FREE!
Thursday July 23, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:05 PM
Keller Mayflower Park
2070 Fernwood Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Cell phone for directions: 651-285-5474
I am a firm believer in the importance of social distancing during the current public health emergency. Therefore, I recognize that most traditional live educational activities cannot be done safely at this time. Even though some indoor gatherings might now be legal, I have personally decided that the risk is too great for me to enter buildings other than my own home. This WebMD article, for example, discusses the possible role that building air conditioning systems might play in the spread of COVID-19. In short, it will probably be a long time before I am comfortable attending a CLE held indoors.
On the other hand, outdoor activities pose little risk. For example, The CDC's recommendation is that "in many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air, and stay active." Currently, Minnesota permits outdoor social gatherings of up to 25 persons.
I believe that the use of outdoor spaces is an excellent way to re-start many activities that have been put on hold. For example, I believe that schools should seriously consider the use of outdoor spaces for classrooms. You can read more about that idea at the website of Green Schoolyards America. Unfortunately, even though some students thrive with distance learning, not all of them do. Whether it's because of their family situation, a poor internet connection, or just because it's not their learning style, many students are falling behind both socially and educationally due to the lack of in-person schooling. The use of outdoor spaces can provide these students with a safe place for their education to continue and help stop a new achievement gap.
Similarly, the CDC recommends that communities of faith should consider holding their services outdoors.
I believe the outdoors is a suitable venue for many educational activities. And since I'm in the business of presenting educational activities, I've decided to try outdoor programs. This particular program probably could be done just as well on the phone or via Zoom. But since some educational activities are best done in person, I believe it's important to do this demonstration to show that it is possible. And it will also be refreshing to see some colleagues in person, even if they're behind a mask and six feet away. Since this program is something of an experiment, it will be free of charge. I'm mostly interested in feedback to make the process better. And I believe that feedback will be useful to others, such as school districts, as they grapple with how to safely resume their programs.
This first program will take place in a city park. In the near future, I also am planning to have a Drive-In CLE program, which will follow Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. We will meet in a parking lot where all attendees will remain in their car. You will be able to see the speaker from your car, and you will be able to listen to the program on your car radio. If there are any questions from the audience, you will be able to phone or text them. I have not yet secured the location for this program. If you have access to a suitable parking lot, I would appreciate if you would allow me to present the program there.
The following guidelines will apply:
CLE credit has been applied for as follows:
Minnesota: Live Program, 1.0 credit applied for. Minnesota event code 313957.
Iowa and Wisconsin: CLE credit applied for upon request.
Other States: Eligible for CLE credit in most states. Please contact me regarding credit in other states.
Recent Minnesota Decisions.Live lecture presented by Richard Clem. This program will review recent decisions from the Minnesota Supreme Court, and if time permits, other courts from around the region. Topics include search and seizure, statute of limitations, medical assistance, effective assistance of counsel, geographic names, and more.
The course materials will be available prior to the program at the following link:
Richard P. Clem is an attorney and continuing legal education (CLE) provider in Minnesota. He has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for 30 years. He has a J.D., cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul and a B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota. His reported cases include: Asociacion Nacional de Pescadores a Pequena Escala o Artesanales de Colombia v. Dow Quimica de Colombia, 988 F.2d 559, rehearing denied, 5 F.3d 530 (5th Cir. 1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1041 (1994); LaMott v. Apple Valley Health Care Center, 465 N.W.2d 585 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991); Abo el Ela v. State, 468 N.W.2d 580 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). You can visit his web pages at RichardClem.com and w0is.com and his blog at OneTubeRadio.com.
The program will be held outdoors at Keller Mayflower Park, 2070 Fernwood Street, Roseville, MN 55113. Plenty of on-street parking is available along Fernwood Street.
Accessibility: This location might not be accessible to some persons with disabilities. We will be meeting on the grassy area, and there is no sidewalk. There is a curb along the full length of the park, and there does not appear to be any ramp. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact me prior to the program. I will make any accomodation necessary, up to and including finding a different location if necessary.
This program is free. However, to ensure that we have 25 or fewer participants, you must pre-register. You may do so by sending an e-mail to clem.law@usa.net or by calling me at 612-378-7751. If you decide to attend at the last minute, there will probably be room, but please text me or call me on my cell phone at 651-285-5474.