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NHBA e-Bulletin March 20, 2013 |
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Use Single Circuit Court Phone Number The Circuit Court, as earlier announced, will soon be discontinuing the use of individual phone numbers in favor of the single Circuit Court phone number.
The number to reach any Circuit Court through the call center is: 1-855-212-1234.
The individual numbers for each Circuit Court location will be disconnected by March 25. At that time callers will hear a recorded message with the new number.
| Bar Foundation Award Nominations - 4/1 The deadline for submitting nominations for the NH Bar Foundation's Robert E. Kirby Award and Frank Rowe Kenison Award is April 1.
Watch this video that tells the story of the Kirby award and its impact on recipients.
The Kirby Award recognizes an attorney who is 35 years old or younger and who exemplifies the characteristics of civility, professionalism, integrity and good humor. Nomination form.
Also, the Frank Rowe Kenison Award was established to recognize an individual (or individuals) who makes substantial contributions to the betterment of New Hampshire citizens through the administration of justice, the legal profession, or the advancement of legal thought. Nomination form.
Both awards will be presented at the Bar Foundation annual event on May 14. For more information, please contact Mary White.
| Foreclosure Clinics - Tell Your Friends and Clients The NH Foreclosure Relief Project is hosting a series of free clinics for homeowners of all income levels who are struggling with legal issues related to foreclosure. Attendees must pre-register and will meet one-on-one with an attorney to discuss options and next steps. Thanks to the attorneys who have volunteered to help with this project!
Keene - April 2, 2-4 p.m. - Keene Housing Authority
West Lebanon - April 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Kilton Public Library
For more info or to register, contact project coordinator Vanessa Beauchesne.
| Clear the Way for NHBA Online Ballot There are two contested races in the NHBA Board election, which takes place via online ballots to be sent out April 1 (for a two-week voting period.)
The printed edition of Bar News lists the slate of candidates. Complete profiles and statements will be posted with the ballots.
Because the NHBA Board of Governors ballot is sent as a bulk email message from ElectionsOnline, it may end up in your email application's spam filter. To ensure that you receive your ballot, please ask your IT personnel to white-list election@electionsonline.us. If you are your own IT department, please consult these white-listing instructions (certify senders' addresses as valid) for various email applications such as Comcast, Yahoo and Apple.
| NEW Insurance Law Section Social Event - 4/10 The newly formed Insurance Law Section will hold a Spring Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, April 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Concord law offices of Sulloway & Hollis, located at 29 School St. This social event is for anyone, including both insurance lawyers and other insurance professionals, interested in finding out more about the section.
Come, mingle, and discuss ideas for this section as it develops, and make new professional connections in this area of the law. Refreshments will be served. To attend, please RSVP to the Sections Coordinator, 603-715-3257.
| Bar News Practice Areas Advertising space is still available in the Labor & Employment Law practice section appearing in the April 19 issue of Bar News. Contact Donna Parker. Ad reservation deadline is April 3. (At present, we do not have space for more articles.)
Upcoming - Practice area focus for the May 17 issue is Real Property Law. Now is the time to submit article ideas to Kristen Senz. Articles topics/outlines are due April 12 with final copy due April 26.
| Comments Wanted - Justice Scalia Speech Are you a member of the capacity crowd attending the UNH Law (Pierce Law) 40th anniversary alumni dinner on March 22? Bar News is looking for comments and reactions to the keynote speech by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. (The speech will not be livestreamed beyond the venue.)
General-circulation news media undoubtedly will report on the event. But we are interested in NH lawyers' perspectives on Scalia's remarks. Write to Dan Wise with your reactions and thoughts.
| State Seeks Bids for Defense, GAL Services - 3/29 The State of NH, through the Judicial Council, is soliciting bids for public defender services, including appellate representation, capital murder and the civil commitment of sexually violent predators. Through the Judicial Council, the state is also soliciting bids for guardian ad litem services. Obtain these documents at www.nh.gov/judicialcouncil or by contacting executive director of the NH Judicial Council Christopher Keating, 271-3592. The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5 p.m. Friday, March 29.
| NHBA Member Directory - In Print Copies of the just-printed NHBA Member Directory, including listings of all active-status members, with photos, is now available for purchase. $35 for single copies; or $25 for 2 or more. Member listings are alphabetical; a second list separates members by county.
Directory also includes: Judicial Branch listings, Rules of Professional Conduct, NHBA staff directory and Member Services guide.
Thanks to our advertisers for their support.
| Suggested Reading
Misunderstanding incivility and how to stop it.
Family law lawyer and therapist Bill Eddy's High Conflict Institute does consultations and trainings. This is an insightful article, suggested by Bar member Honey Hastings.
Judge Proposes 'Immigration Corps' for lawyers.
2nd Circuit Judge Robert Katzmann foresees a crisis if "path to immigration" legislation is passed and an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants need advice on compliance with immigration process.
Sorority sued for discrimination by pledges' moms.
The mothers of two "legacies" pledging to a Howard University sorority have filed civil rights complaints alleging their daughters were treated badly, Above the Law blog reports.
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