Richard Clem Continuing Legal Education
Free Online CLE

1.0 CLE Credit Approvedr: FREE!
Live webcast available

Online Only: Friday, May 21, 2021

Recent Appellate Decisions

The in-person program in South Sioux City has been cancelled. The webcast will take place as scheduled.

Live Webcast

I will also be doing a livestream of this program, which I plan to offer for Iowa and Minnesota credit. Unfortunately, I will not be applying for Nebraska credit for the livestream. This is something of an experiment, and many things can go wrong. Therefore, if you are in the Sioux City/South Sioux City area, I encourage you to come in person.

The livestream program will take place on Facebook live, on my personal Facebook page, along with the cat pictures, political rants, etc. If you go to my Facebook page at noon on Friday, the live video should be at the top of the page. Maybe Facebook won't work. Maybe my phone will run out of data. Maybe my phone's battery will go dead. So if you desperately need one credit, then you should show up in person. But if you can't do that, here's how to watch online:

Go to my personal Facebook page at 12:00 Central Time, Friday, May 21. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/richard.clem.35 It should say something like "Richard Clem is live," and show the video. You probably need to turn on the sound manually. To get live credit, you need to watch the program live. Therefore, I will disable access to the recording shortly after the program.
Listen to the program. If you have any questions, send them in the chat area, and I will address them at the end.
During the program, I will give a series of code numbers. Write down these numbers.
After the program, send me an e-mail with the code numbers, along with your full name and state in which you are admitted. If you are taking the program for Iowa credit, you must put this in affidavit form. Simply preface your e-mail with the following language: "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Iowa that I watched 60 minutes of this program on May 21, 2021, and heard the following code numbers:" Sign the affidavit by typing your full name. Send this via e-mail to clem.law@usa.net.
I will send you a certificate of attendance when I return to my office Monday.

For the livestream, one credit has been applied for in Iowa and Minnesota. Iowa activity number 365121 (approved), Minnesota event code 370780 (pending). (The live program has different code numbers--see below).

The in-person program in Nebraska has been cancelled.

Click Here for Information about the 2021 Iowa Season Pass.

Why is This Program Free?

This program is absolutely free, and there is no obligation to pay any fee whatsoever. These free CLE programs are an experiment on my part.

I expect that most of the attorneys attending will do so because the program is free, and I honestly don't mind. For some attorneys, the cost of maintaining a license and earning CLE credits can be a significant burden, and I'm glad I'm able to help. But I'm also aware that some businesses are profitable with a "pay as you want" fee structure. This business model has been used successfully in the music industry, by restaurants and even by a taxi company. This article is what gave me the idea to try this.

This model can also work very well for Continuing Legal Education. Even though not all are able, many of the participants in my free programs are willing to make a voluntary payment to support this reasonably priced alternative. Because of the high price of traditional CLE programs, it is my hope that these low-cost programs will be sustainable through voluntary payment. If this method proves successful, then I can continue to make programs, including my popular ethics courses, available on the same "pay as you want" basis.

Therefore, I ask you to consider making a voluntary payment after taking this free program. You may pay whatever you please. The program is free, and zero is a perfectly acceptable option. Of course, if everyone pays zero, my future free programs will be infrequent. You can select any amount you wish. To give you some idea of a reasonable price, please consider the following:

$5: If I receive an average of $5 from each participant, then I will consider this program a success and will continue to schedule them regularly.
$10: For many attorneys, such as those who are unemployed, the cost of required CLE is a significant burden. In my experience, about half the attorneys taking my programs are unable to pay. By paying $10 per credit, you would be covering the cost of your own CLE, as well as subsidizing the cost for an attorney who is unable to pay.
$25: The cost for one credit for most of my telephone conference call programs.
$65: The cost of a typical one-credit program from a traditional provider such as West Legal Ed Center.

If, after attending, you decide to pay for this program, you may do so in any of the following ways.

To pay using credit card, select the amount you wish to pay from the drop-down list, and click the "Buy Now" button below. You will complete the transaction with PayPal. The available options range between 50 cents and 50 dollars.

If you prefer, you can mail a check payment in any amount to:
Richard Clem
PO Box 14957
Minneapolis, MN 55414

On May 21, 2021, I will be presenting what will be one of the first live in-person Continuing Legal Education event to take place in the State of Nebraska since the start of the pandemic. The program is free of charge, and one credit has been approved in Nebraska and Iowa (Minnesota credit pending).

Friday, May 21, 2021, 12:00 - 12:05 PM
Scenic Park
801 Riverview Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Cell phone for directions: 651-285-5474
Park phone number: 402-494-7531

The program will take place at the picnic shelter shown above, located at 500 D Street, South Sioux City. Upon request, you can stay in your car and listen to the program on your car radio. The program will take place over the lunch hour, and you can feel free to bring a lunch.

Live Webcast Available

Go to my personal Facebook page at 12:00 Central Time, Friday, May 21. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/richard.clem.35 It should say something like "Richard Clem is live," and show the video. You probably need to turn on the sound manually. To get live credit, you need to watch the program live. Therefore, I will disable access to the recording shortly after the program.
Listen to the program. If you have any questions, send them in the chat area, and I will address them at the end.
During the program, I will give a series of code numbers. Write down these numbers.
After the program, send me an e-mail with the code numbers, along with your full name and state in which you are admitted. If you are taking the program for Iowa credit, you must put this in affidavit form. Simply preface your e-mail with the following language: "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Iowa that I watched 60 minutes of this program on May 21, 2021, and heard the following code numbers:" Sign the affidavit by typing your full name. Send this via e-mail to clem.law@usa.net.
I will send you a certificate of attendance when I return to my office Monday.

For Iowa attorneys who need additional credits, for only $69, Iowa attorneys can complete their entire 2021 CLE requirement with my 2021 Iowa Season Pass. I will be offering a similar season pass for Nebraska attorneys. Details will follow.

Why I'm Doing This Outdoor Program

I am a firm believer in the importance of social distancing during the current public health emergency. But I also recognize the importance of live interaction. During the height of the pandemic, I was exercising extreme caution and scrupulously avoiding buildings other than my own home. Nonetheless, I presented two live programs in Minnesota during this time. One was an outdoor program in a city park, and the other one was a drive-in program in an office building parking lot.

I am now fully vaccinated, and most attorneys have the opportunity to receive the vaccine, but I am still exercising caution, and I realize there are differing comfort levels. I hope it will soon be possible to present programs in traditional places like libraries and hotel conference rooms, but at this time, that is probably not advisable.

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."

This program will be conducted in a picnic shelter at Scenic Park in South Sioux City. This is an open-air shelter with a roof, so the program can take place rain or shine. In addition, upon request, the program can be viewed from the parking lot, and you would listen on your car radio.

Physical Distancing Guidelines

The following guidelines will apply:

The program will be conducted in accordance with Nebraska Event Guidelines and Dakota County Directed Health Measures.
RSVP is strongly encouraged. If you plan to attend, please e-mail me at clem.law@usa.net or call me at 612-378-7751. (To contact me the day of the program or the day before, please text or call my cell phone, 651-285-5474).
At all times, stay at least six feet away from everyone else (other than members of your own household). Please refrain from shaking hands or other close contact.
Face coverings are not currently required in Nebraska, but are recommended.
There will not be a sign-in sheet. Instead, I will take attendance at the beginning of the program.
There will not be any paper handouts. You may view or download the course materials at the link below. In lieu of a paper course evaluation, you are invited to e-mail your feedback about the program. Certificates of Attendance will be sent by e-mail after the program.
No food or beverages will be served. Feel free to bring your own coffee or snack. If it's a hot day, don't forget to bring a bottle of water.
If you need any special accomodation, please contact me.

CLE Credit

CLE credit has been applied for as follows:
Nebraska: 1.0 credit approved. Nebraska activity number 211906.
Iowa: 1.0 credit approved. Iowa activity number 364521.
Minnesota: 1.0 credit applied for. Minnesota event code 362983.
Wisconsin: CLE credit applied for upon request.
Other States: Eligible for CLE credit in most states. Please contact me regarding credit in other states.

Program Description

Recent Appellate Decisions.Live lecture presented by Richard Clem. This program will review recent decisions from appellate courts in Nebraska and Iowa and, if time permits, other courts around the region. Topics include: Negligence duty, property tax, restraint on alienation, hearsay, defamation, electronic filing, municipal liablity, adverse possession, speedy trial, and more.

Course Materials

The course materials will be available prior to the program at the following link:

Recent Appellate Decisions course materials

About the Speaker

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.

Course Schedule 11:55 Welcome, attendance, opening remarks
12:00 Recent Appellate Decisions (60 minutes)
1:00 Closing remarks

Location and Directions

The program will be held outdoors at a picnic shelter (to be determined) at Scenic Park, 801 Riverview Dr., South Sioux City, NE 68776. Directions will be sent a few days before the program.

Registration

This program is free, but pre-registration is recommended. 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.

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