Texas Paralegal Division Blog

“Helping Your Clients Navigate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)”

Presented by James E. Griffis, Attorney at Harris, Finely & Bogle, PC

Event Description: Are your client’s employees truly exempt from overtime?  What are some common pitfalls employers make?  The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and overtime laws, if not appropriately followed, can get your clients in trouble and cost them thousands of dollars.  This presentation will provide you with an overview of the FLSA, common mistakes employers make, the penalties for such violations, and tips to remain in compliance.  Recent legislation and case law will also be discussed.

Time:  12:00 noon CT

Cost:  $40.00 for PD Members / $50.00 for Non-Members

TBLS approved: 1.0-hour CLE in Civil Trial Law

 For more information and to register, click HERE

“Pre-Trial Party Due Diligence”

Presented by Johnathan W. Charnitski, Attorney at The Brown Firm, PLLC

Event Description: A little preliminary research can go a long way to save your firm time and your client money. In this webinar, Mr. Charnitski will explore simple, but frequently overlooked research methods that will help your office ensure parties to suit are named correctly the first time, identify not-so-obvious additional parties to suit, and leverage statutory cost-shifting provisions.

Time:  12:00 noon CT

Cost:  $40.00 for PD Members / $50.00 for Non-Members

1.0 hour of CLE Credit (TBLS approved for Civil Trial Law)

For more information and to register, click HERE

Speaker line up is available here:  https://txpd.org/TAPS/speakers.asp

Do you know a Paralegal that might have what it takes to be Board Certified? Encourage them to apply today!

TBLS currently offers Certification in 8 specialty areas for Texas Paralegals:

Bankruptcy, Civil Trial, Criminal, Estate Planning, Family, Oil, Gas & Mineral, Personal Injury and Real Estate

The 2018 Paralegal Certification Applications deadline is June 30, 2018. For more information and the applications, visit www.tbls-bcp.org/ the TBLS Board Certified Paralegal website. 

Do you know a Paralegal that might have what it takes to be Board Certified? Encourage them to apply today!

TBLS currently offers Certification in 8 specialty areas for Texas Paralegals:

Bankruptcy

Civil Trial

Criminal

Estate Planning

Family

Oil, Gas & Mineral

Personal Injury 

Real Estate

The 2018 Paralegal Certification Applications deadline is June 30, 2018. For more information and the applications, visit www.tbls-bcp.org/ the TBLS Board Certified Paralegal website. 

The Spring TPJ is online!  This edition includes recognizing the awards and certifications of our PD members.  There is also updates about upcoming Annual Meeting, TAPS, and more! https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=493058&ver=html5&p=1