Bar Blast – October 10, 2017

 The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has a distinctive employment opportunity, available immediately — Deputy Clerk of Court.  The position reports directly to the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and is an integral part of the Office of the Clerk of Court. The Deputy Clerk assists the Clerk of Court with various aspects of court operations, including opinion and order processing, case management, and the effective use of information technology.  The Deputy Clerk also assists in the supervision of employees within the Office of the Clerk of Court, provides guidance and direction to the public and members of the Bar, and renders legal analysis with regard to court rules, lawyer admission and disciplinary matters, as well as other duties as assigned by the Clerk. Click here for more information.

The United States District Court for Southern District of West Virginia is currently accepting applications for appointment to the Criminal Justice Act Panel.  Members in good standing of the federal bar of the Southern District who have relevant experience and a desire to provide quality representation to indigent defendants in a variety of criminal matters are encouraged to review the current CJA Plan and access a PDF-fillable application from the Court’s website at www.wvsd.uscourts.gov.  Both documents are located under the CJA tab.  The application is located under the subsection “CJA Panel”.   Applications are due by October 20, 2017

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar

Location: State Bar Center. The seminar will also be broadcast statewide via phone and video conference.

Ann Haight-Warnings about contractors, price gouging, and charities

Tammy Bowles Raines-Flood Insurance

Thomas Hancock-Dealing with FEMA appeals

Kate White-Landlord/tenant and government benefits available in a disaster

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar

Agenda:
*The State Bar may have different instructors at the various locations. The order of presentation may also vary. Each session will be fifty minutes of instruction time.

Trust Accounts 101
Presenters: Counsel from the West Virginia Office of Disciplinary Counsel

A Guide to the CourtPlus Initiative
Presenters: Personnel from the Division of Circuit Clerk Services at the Supreme Court of Appeals

The Stranger in Yourself

Recognizing and Exploring Bias in Today’s Culture
Presenter: LTC Kelly Ambrose, Staff Judge Advocate – United States Army

October 11 – McFarland House – Martinsburg

October 12 – South Branch Inn – Moorefield

October 13 – Giovanni’s – Chapmanville

October 24 – Oliverio’s Restorante – Bridgeport

October 25 – Lakeview Resort – Morgantown

October 26 – River City Ale Works – Wheeling

Host: Tri-State Tax Institute

Location: Wheeling Jesuit University

If you have any questions, contact Candy Fahey at cfahey@hmhy.com or 304-242-2300. Or contact Rober J. Krall@hmhy.com or 304-242-2300

16.2 Hours of CLE and CPE credit, including 2-hours of ethics

Hosts: The West Virginia Tax Institute, The West Virginia State Bar’s State and Federal Taxation Committee, The West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the West Virginia University College of Law and College of Business and Economics

Location: Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV

Further information, including registration information, can be found at www.wvtaxinstitute.com or by calling Ilena Thomas at 304-624-6555.