Business Whirl: Center adds staffers; promotes employees Oct 5, 2008
McKenna, who also is a National Certified Counselor, has a juris doctorate degree in law from the University of Georgia and is a member of the Georgia State Bar Association. The professional counselor license in Georgia indicates that a person has met advanced standards of education and supervised practice to the degree that they are allowed to advertise that they are Professional Counselors and operate independently in that role. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Judge calls for state to notify voters of misleading Nov. ballot Oct 4, 2008
Lawyers with the Chicago Bar Association, which filed the lawsuit along with Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, said the judge s solution isn t good enough. They proposed striking the misleading information or printing new ballots. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Voters to get notice on ballot language Oct 4, 2008
The Chicago Bar Association and Quinn filed the lawsuit against Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois State Board of Elections. Quinn disagreed with the judge s solution but said both sides should still try to construct a workable notice for voters. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
California enacts first-in-the-nation green chemistry program Oct 4, 2008
He currently serves on the Standing Committee on Environmental Law for the American Bar Association, and is the former Chair of the California State Bar Environmental Law Section. "The state intends to make businesses show that their use and disposal of chemicals is safe, signifying a paradigm shift where companies essentially ask for permission, not forgiveness, when introducing chemicals into the stream of commerce. It may be the most far-reaching chemical regulatory law in the U.S.". (EETimes)
Reuben co-chairs law section at Massachusetts Bar Association Oct 4, 2008
Somerville resident Catherine E. Reuben has been appointed by Massachusetts Bar Association President Edward W. McIntyre as co-chair of the associations Labor & Employment Law Section, for the 2008-09 year ... Somerville resident Catherine E. Reuben has been appointed by Massachusetts Bar Association President Edward W. McIntyre as co-chair of the association s Labor & Employment Law Section, for the 2008-09 year, beginning Sept. 1 ... Reuben is also involved in numerous other professional... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Legal clinic aims to unclog jammed Iraqi jails Oct 3, 2008
"I consider them neglected," said Lami, who has headed the clinic since it opened May 12 with a $900,000 grant to the Iraqi Bar Association. The US military's Law and Order Task Force provides advisers and logistical support. (Boston Globe)
Officials try to remedy ballot language Oct 3, 2008
The Chicago Bar Association and Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn sued over a referendum on calling a constitutional convention to update the 1970 document. Howse ruled that language summarizing the votes needed to approve the referendum inaccurately states that not voting on the question is equivalent to a no vote. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Judge: Illinois ballot language 'misleading' Oct 3, 2008
The Chicago Bar Association and Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn filed the lawsuit against Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois State Board of Elections ... We re hoping this is good enough, said Bruno Behrend, an attorney working with the bar association. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Candidates vow to put District 11 on city map Oct 3, 2008
He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Bar Association of San Francisco and is president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association of Northern California. -- Positions: Knox wants the Police Department to beef up patrols in the district, specifically foot patrols on commercial corridors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Campaign-finance reform urged for Michigan Supreme Court races Oct 3, 2008
The American Bar Association recommended in 2007 that campaign contributions to judges or justices be considered as grounds for disqualification from handling cases involving the contributors, Robinson said. Although 18 states, including Ohio and Indiana, implemented that rule, Michigan has not, he said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Public defenders cutting services Oct 3, 2008
The American Bar Association says an individual lawyer should have only about 120 cases open at one time. But, Gralike noted, The attorneys for the public defender system, on average, (statewide are) right around 290-300 cases. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Meet the candidate for Superior Court judge: J. Michael Giglio Oct 3, 2008
Giglio was elected by the members of the Lookout Mountain Bar Association to serve terms as secretary, treasurer, and two terms as president of the association. Giglio holds memberships in the Georgia Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Georgia Trial Lawyer s Association, American Trial Lawyer s Association and is a fellow of the Lawyer s Foundation of Georgia. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Not your average Joe: Retired judge immortalized in painting Oct 3, 2008
After Bulger read a letter from Lt. Gov. Tim Murray (the mischievous Bulger unable to resist putting a few choice words in Murray s mouth, including taunts of Boston s daily newspapers), Greater Lynn Bar Association President Loring Fluke detailed Dever s achievements in helping to eliminate a five-year backlog on the civil-trial docket by instituting a mandatory mediation program, which resolved many of the cases. He later extended the idea to contested small-claims cases. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Sean Connolly elected to Federal Bar Association Oct 3, 2008
Friday 03 October, 2008. Will the latest flood of bad economic news affect your vote in November. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
Brookline white-collar attorney to lead Boston Bar Association Oct 3, 2008
Brookline resident Kathy Weinman, a lawyer at Dwyer & Collora, was recently named president of the Boston Bar Association ... The mother of two was recently elected president of the Boston Bar Association, a position given to lawyers at the top of their field ... Though she s spent most her career defending high-level executives and major corporations, Weinman s primary goal as president of the Boston Bar Association is to help run-of-the-mill defendants who find themselves facing criminal... (Brookline TAB, MA)
McClendon, Helton Appointed Judges Of Juvenile Court Oct 3, 2008
McLendon is also past president of the Middle Georgia Bar Association and a past Member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys. He is a 1973 graduate of Dublin High School. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Chandigarh lawyer gets jail for fraud Sep 25, 2008
But the matter was amicably resolved with the intervention of the bar association and order of his conviction was withdrawn by the court. Font Size. (India Times, India)
Hughes Hubbard Makes Timely Acquisition of Bankruptcy Boutique Sep 25, 2008
Luskin will also tap his experience as co-chair of the creditors' rights and banking litigation committees of the New York City Bar Association and The American Bankruptcy Institute. "Now we'll have an expanded restructuring practice when the time is clearly right," managing partner Chuck Scherer said in a statement. (Law.com)
Nigeria: Secret Oath A Mistake, Says Yar'Adua's Spokesperson Sep 25, 2008
"These views corroborated the assertions of former Secretary of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Lagos branch, Mr. Ikeukor, who described the oath as running counter to the constitution. "Oath of secrecy is normally referred to classified government document to keep it away from those who have no business with it. Page 1 of 3. (allAfrica.com)
Should You House Sporting, Special Event Fans? Sep 25, 2008
The American Bar Association says if you open your home to short-term rentals you should do so with a legal contract that defines the terms of your accommodations. An attorney can help you sort through your legal rights and responsibilities and make sure your rental agreement complies with local law. (RealtyTimes)
Judge who used sex device in court disbarred Sep 25, 2008
He was suspended from the bar association in late 2006. The opinion written by Supreme Court Justice John Reif states that discipline less than disbarment has been imposed in cases involving felony convictions. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Kleinkauf: Holliston lawyer sets the bar high Sep 25, 2008
Yarashus has just been elected president of the Massachusetts Bar Association for the 2008-09 year ... And she points to her involvement with the bar association as a major part of the key to not only to her success, but to the enjoyment of that success ... "The goal is to do not just a good job, but an outstanding job on bar association projects," she said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
No impropriety in Morgantaler nomination Sep 25, 2008
Last month, Chief Justice McLachlin told reporters at the Canadian Bar Association that critics mistakenly believe that she voted in favour of Dr. Morgentaler receiving the award. She said that she purposely did not cast a vote at an Order of Canada committee meeting where his name was proposed. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Ghana marks Right to Know Day on September 28 Sep 25, 2008
Speakers at the public lecture includes Professor Kwame Karikari, of Media Foundation for West Africa; Justice V. C. R. A. C. Crabbe, Government Special Commissioner on the Right to Information Bill; Ms. Katherine Bain, Programmes Manager, World Bank and Mr. Akoto Ampaw, Ghana Bar Association. The rest are, Dr. Steve Manteaw, Director, ISODEC; Mr. Vitus Azeem, General Secretary, Ghana Integrity Initiative; Nana Oye Lithur, Regional Co-ordinator, CHRI and Mr. Al-Hassan Adams, Ghana Coalition... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prosecutors get pay raise to increase retention Sep 25, 2008
The average annual salary of a county prosecuting attorney with six years of experience or less in 2005 was 54,079, according to a survey conducted by the Texas Bar Association. "A lot of people who I don't know myself left for money," the attorney who asked not to be identified said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Best responses to 14 stressful situations Sep 24, 2008
Then: Enlist legal services if you feel your dismissal involves discrimination or breach of contract, advises Pearl Zuchlewski, former chair of the New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section. But don't threaten legal action before you've confirmed with a lawyer that your case has legs, and try not to burn bridges with your former employer. (CNN)
First probe against judges Sep 24, 2008
The order came after it heard arguments from local lawyer Nahar Singh Yadav and a colleague on behalf of the local bar association, which filed a public interest plea seeking an investigation by the agency. The Uttar Pradesh government, whose nod was required for the CBI to step in, had agreed to the move a fortnight back. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Board member files ethics complaint against recall organizer Sep 24, 2008
LEBANON - Rick Alexander has filed an ethics complaint with the Oregon State Bar Association against a Lebanon attorney who is attempting to have him recalled from the Lebanon School Board. Alexander submitted the complaint last Thursday against John "Tre" Kennedy, president of the Lebanon Citizens Alliance for a Responsible Education System, which is leading the recall effort. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Election or beauty contest? Sep 24, 2008
Five of the seven gathered in Atlanta last week to present their qualifications to members of the Federalist Society, the American Bar Association alternative that should assess qualifications of nominees to the federal bench when conservatives occupy the White House. But that observation is unrelated to their Federalist Society invitation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Suing Your Broker Is Easier Said Than Done Sep 24, 2008
the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, can help you find qualified representation. But be forewarned that in most cases you've already agreed not to sue. (SmartMoney)
Setback in battle against compulsory retirement age Sep 24, 2008
An independent Afghan Bar Association should dramatically improve the position of rule of law in the war-torn nation. Our inaugural list of Britain's most powerful lawyers. (Times Online)
In her father’s (and grandfather’s) footsteps Sep 23, 2008
The job is a natural progression for Haley, who graduated from law school at the University of Mississippi in December 2007 and was inducted into the Mississippi Bar Association this May. She has spent the past few months working as a clerk, which requires her to sit in the courtroom and diligently take notes during cases. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Judge to rule on motions Monday Sep 23, 2008
Prosecutors deny the existence of a deal and have appealed the judge's misconduct finding to the Mississippi Bar Association. Motions argued Friday included a request for a change of venue for the retrial, one for another forensics experts to review case evidence, another seeking to dismiss the DA's office as prosecutors and finally one seeking dismissal of the case. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Dallas legal community mourns Judge Barefoot Sanders passing Sep 23, 2008
Dallas Bar Association President Frank Stevenson, II, said Monday, "The entire membership of the Dallas Bar Association is saddened by the passing of the Honorable Barefoot Sanders on Sunday. Judge Sanders loved the Dallas Bar Association, and the feeling was mutual. In addition to serving on the DBA's Board of Directors in the 1970s, Judge Sanders was the recipient of the DBA's Morris Harrell Professionalism Award in 2002 and of the Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Award in 2006 -- two of our... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Australian Law Students Suffer High Levels of Depression Sep 23, 2008
In his lecture Professor Hickie emphasised that the willingness of the law schools, the Law Society and the NSW Bar Association to support the Study and go on to consider ways to greatly improve the situation was most welcome and urgently needed. He also talked about other professional and graduate educational groups, such as medical schools, that have had had to develop very active programs in partnership with senior professional leaders to achieve real change in their areas. (MedIndia)
Willard “Bill” Ivan Bodtker (20) Sep 23, 2008
He was admitted to the Oregon Bar in 1953, and was a charter member of the Linn County Bar Association. Bill served as an Albany Municipal Judge from 1955 to 1961. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
* World News Quick Take Sep 22, 2008
Lawyers across the country began a three-day strike yesterday by boycotting court proceedings in a sign of a worsening dispute between the countrys bar association and judges. The lawyers move was prompted by the Supreme Court barring Nepal Bar Association president Biswo Kant Mainali from taking part in court proceedings for six months after he accusd judges of corruption. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Candidates for North County judgeship to debate Sep 22, 2008
The forum is co-sponsored by Hancock College and The Northern Santa Barbara County Bar Association ... This is our opportunity as lawyers in this close-knit Santa Maria legal community to offer first-time voters the opportunity to understand the importance and impact of local elections and excitement of local community issues, Denise Motter, treasurer of the Northern Santa Barbara County Bar Association, said in the written statement. (Santa Maria Times)
SEC Temporarily Bans Short-Selling Stock of 799 Financial Companies Sep 21, 2008
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Bar Association director retires Sep 21, 2008
"One of his greatest strengths has been helping the CBA forge relationships with other legal organizations, including other bar associations. Tim is a recognized face and welcome addition to many outside events, whether hosted by the Judicial Branch, the National Association of Bar Executives, the New England Bar Association or others. Many people regard Tim as a great friend, and he will be missed." ... The Connecticut Bar Association serves state attorneys and the legal profession by working... (New Britain Herald, CT)
The American Debate: Populism gone wild: Palin latest example of ... Sep 21, 2008
I think first of Harriet Miers, tapped for the U.S Supreme Court by President Bush, who lauded her as "the best person I could find." It turned out that Miers had penned exactly three legal articles (including a promotional story about some new bar association seminars), and that her most notable legal work had arguably occurred years earlier, when she handled the paperwork on Bush's fishing cabin ... Allen had originally been tapped by Bush, three years earlier, for a federal appeals court... (Philadelphia Inquirer)
DeKalb judge's race already hot Sep 20, 2008
They will meet again Thursday in a DeKalb Bar Association forum at a large auditorium in downtown Decatur ... See the candidates: The DeKalb Bar Association is sponsoring a forum for Superior Court candidates at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Maloof Auditorium in the county government complex in downtown Decatur, 1300 Commerce Drive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Local Man Sentenced In Connection with Mortgage Fraud Scheme Sep 20, 2008
Lickstein, a former president of the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association, was sentenced on August 30, 2007, by United States District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison, 3 years supervised release, and ordered to pay $1,110,000 in restitution. Allobaidy, the buyer of the Great Falls property, was sentenced on April 27, 2007, by United States District Judge Claude M. Hilton to 15 months in federal prison, 3 years supervised release, and ordered to pay... (WTKR.com, VA)
Villines, Cogdill dodge tax plan wrath Sep 20, 2008
He is also chair of a Fresno County Bar Association committee that puts together the monthly Bench, Bar, Media event. Autry never has been shy about sharing his opinions, and as mayor, he's done so often. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Setback in CHP murder trial Sep 20, 2008
The court likely will appoint another defense attorney to back up Grele, because the American Bar Association recommends that defendants in capital cases have at least two lawyers. The Stanislaus County district attorney's office has charged Allen with first-degree murder and three special circumstances that could bring the death penalty. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Family mediation course offered Sep 20, 2008
The course meets the training requirements for professional mediators to qualify under the District Court Mediation Act and is approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for mandatory continuing legal education. Judges throughout Oklahoma are referring disputes to mediation in the hope that parties might resolve matters on a voluntary basis and avoid an expensive legal battle. (Altus Times, OK)
Keep your right to vote for judges Sep 20, 2008
The Minnesota Bar Association has actually pulled together what they call public education materials to give to lawyers at no cost to them, to go into their respective communities with an agenda that is simply to encourage voters to release their right to vote for their judges. Three branches of government turned into two: Is this still a democracy we live in. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Abington resident discusses his bid for governors council Sep 19, 2008
In addition to appointing judges, governor s councilors also work with the Massachusetts Bar Association to review poor judicial decisions, and make themselves available to voters of their district. I felt the decisions judges were making recently were always pro-defendant and as a retired police officer I wanted to vote for judges who were a little more supportive of the rights of the victims, Toomey said. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Study up on the Constitution this week Sep 18, 2008
Speakers will include William Neumann, executive director of the State Bar Association; Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota Army National Guard; and State Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle. The public is invited to attend and support would be appropriate. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Federal courts to remain in downtown Danville Sep 18, 2008
Representatives of the U.S. Postal Service, the U.S. General Services Administration, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts attended the meeting, along with representatives of the City of Danville's community development and economic development departments and the Danville Bar Association. According to Judith Russell, legislative advisor for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, recent rumors that Danville's federal courts might be in danger of being closed and of having... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
A third of solicitors depressed Sep 18, 2008
The president of the NSW Bar Association, Anna Katzmann, SC, said that "raising awareness about depression and related mental disorders at the bar" had included partnering with the national depression initiative, beyondblue, which provided training. SANE helpline 1800 18 SANE (7263); Lifeline 131 114; Salvo Crisis Line 93312000; beyondblue 1300 22 46 36. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Free Tsatsu Movement marks 100 day of incarceration Sep 18, 2008
" Prof. Atta Mills said Tsatsu did the best that he could and rather than throwing him into jail, he deserved an honour. Mr Tony Lithur, a legal practitioner, reiterated his call on the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to speak out against the jailing of Tsikata, saying the inability of the Bar to do so had cast a slur on the integrity of the association. He urged the GBA not to keep mute on Tsikata's sentence, which he described as unfair. Mr. Lithur reminded Ghanaians that the nation had ceased to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Group to review Taser protocols in county Sep 18, 2008
Members of the group include University of Pittsburgh law professor John M. Burkoff; UPMC senior vice president and chief legal officer Robert J. Cindrich; Duquesne University law professor and Allegheny County Bar Association President Kenneth G. Gormley; University of Pittsburgh law professor David A. Harris; former U.S. Attorney J. Alan Johnson; Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association president and Harrison Township police Chief Michael Klein; administrative judge Donna Jo McDaniel;... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
John R. Glidden Sep 18, 2008
He was a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Hancock Country Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity. He served as a Judge Advocate in the United States AirForce from 1961-65 attaining the rank of Captain. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Collin County Democratic candidates speak to voters Sep 18, 2008
She is a family law attorney and a past president of the Plano Bar Association. She said that her career has been devoted to serving the community, and she hopes to continue as a commissioner s court member. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Closing Advantage out of business Sep 18, 2008
The Bar Association of Erie County, which initiated a two-year investigation, filed a complaint in 2006 with the Attorney General s office alleging that principals and employees of The Closing Advantage were unlawfully preparing deeds, mortgages and other real estate instruments in violation of state law. The Closing Advantage, at 8616 Main St., was found to prey on low-income and unsophisticated consumers unfamiliar with the law and those who are in precarious financial or legal situations,... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Tribble Reappointed to Third Term as Juvenile Court Judge Sep 18, 2008
Tribble has also served the Laurens County Unit of the American Cancer Society, the Dublin Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, and the Dublin-Laurens Chapter of the American Red Cross. Tribble has also served on the executive committee of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of Georgia and the Justice for Children Committee of the Supreme Court of Georgia. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Bar Association launches hurricane legal hotline Sep 17, 2008
The Houston Bar Association has set up a hotline for Houston-area residents and business people affected by Hurricane Ike. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day from Sept. 16 to Oct. 1, callers to the LegalLine can speak to a volunteer attorney who will answer legal questions related to the storm and its aftermath. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Judges discuss partisanship Sep 16, 2008
Reynolds was a principal drafter of a statute modernizing the law of alimony and adoption and co-founder of a domestic violence program that received national recognition from the American Bar Association for providing legal assistance for the poor. Reynolds also talked about ways the parties educate voters about issues. (University News, MO)
'Family Court With Judge Penny' Sep 16, 2008
Brown Reynolds is also the founding chair of the Judicial Section of the Gate City Bar Association and a member of such professional organizations as the American Bar Association, National Bar Association Judicial Council, Council of State Court Judges, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and Lawyers Club of Atlanta, among others. A certified and licensed mediator in the state of Georgia, she also serves on the Advisory Board of the Georgia... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
PF scam: SC seeks Centre's response on CBI probe Sep 16, 2008
The petitioners Ghaziabad Bar Association and Transparency International had sought a CBI probe into the scam, which the local police had been probing with the Allahabad HC monitoring it. "Take instructions from Centre and let us know. Then we will post petitions for an early hearing," Bench said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
No heir apparent for exiting chief judge Sep 16, 2008
"We have achieved a record -- and it's a shameful, disgraceful record," she told some 125 listeners at at the New York State Bar Association in April. "Never again should the judges have to endure this.". (Albany Times Union)
New fund honors Washington native Sep 16, 2008
Lindsay C. Warren Jr. of Goldsboro, who is a native of Washington, was honored Sept. 9 by the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation ... Warren is a past-president of the bar association and is a former state senator. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Individual Investor That Purchased Several Morgan Keegan Income Mutual Funds Filed An Arbitration Claim Against Morgan Keegan, The Law Firm of Napoli Bern Ripka Announces -- RHY, RMH, RMA and RSF Sep 16, 2008
According to attorney Vincent J. Imbesi, who is a member of PIABA, a bar association for attorneys who limit their practice to representing investors in FINRA arbitration, ``Representatives employed by Morgan Keegan marketed the funds to investors as an alternative to money market funds. Investors thought they were purchasing safe, conservative funds. (Primezone Releases)
Lawyer remains in hospital after bridge crash Sep 15, 2008
Concerned colleagues and fellow members of the Australian Surf Rowers League have been kept informed on Mr Branson's progress via updates posted on the website of the NSW Bar Association by his wife, Annemarie. According to the latest update, Mr Branson's injuries are primarily orthopedic and he was fortunate not to have any neurological damage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
