Daily updates (mass.gov) from Massachusetts state courts in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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Tools for Remote Communication
With the unprecedented crisis of COVID-19, more and more we are looking for ways to communicate remotely with clients, colleagues, family and friends. Below is a list of free video conferencing options. We are also sharing information for you and your clients about expanded internet service and no or low-cost smartphones for low-income persons.
CPCS CLE Requirement – Emergency Policy Change – Fiscal Year 2020 Only
Dear Private Attorneys,
We hope you and your families are well during this difficult time. Due to exceptional circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 virus, CPCS is waiving the Continuing Legal Education hours requirement for all units for Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.)
Although we have waived the CLE requirements, we encourage you to attend webinars that are relevant to your practice area to support your professional development. The CPCS training unit will post offerings for webinars soon. Please see the CPCS Training Department Website.
You may still be paid for eight (8) hours of training if you meet the attendance and payment requirements.
Additionally, Panel Directors may offer credit for webinars that are not sponsored by CPCS. Please contact the Panel Director for your practice area to determine whether you may get credit and bill for attendance at a webinar not sponsored by CPCS.
We hope that we will be returning to offering in-person training in the later part of the Spring (all in person CPCS training has been cancelled through April 30, 2020), and look forward to seeing you then.
The CPCS Training Department and Panel Directors
CPCS Training Department Response to Public Health Concerns
Given new Executive Branch directives regarding meetings and events in light of COVID-19, the CPCS Training Department is cancelling all in-person training until April 30, 2020. As you know, the situation is fluid and we are continually assessing as we get more information from public health authorities.
At this point, we will still deliver some training via webinar. Please check the training calendar. Continue reading