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Bar Blast – October 24, 2017

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October 24, 2017
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Deputy Clerk of Court Position Announcement
 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.

Art Exhibition
The State Bar Center will be sponsoring an opening reception to showcase the work of Charleston Catholic High School seniors at the State Bar Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The showcase is part of a continuing collaborative partnership between the State Bar and local high schools & colleges. Click here for more information

Office of Disciplinary Counsel
The Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit a lawyer from engaging in criminal conduct and prohibit lawyers from counseling a client to engage, or assisting a client, in conduct that the lawyer knows to be in violation of federal law. Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act and under the CSA, it is illegal to manufacture, distribute or dispense a controlled substance. Cultivating, the sale of, or use of marijuana, even for medicinal purposes, violates federal law regardless of whether it is permitted by state law. As such, absent an amendment to the relevant rules, because the use, possession, and distribution of marijuana in any form violates federal law, attorneys are advised that engaging in such conduct or assisting others to engage in such conduct may result in federal prosecution and may trigger disciplinary proceedings.

Pro Bono Celebration Week- Legal Aid of West Virginia
October 22-28, 2017
     In recognition of National Pro Bono Celebration Week, sponsored by the American Bar Association, Legal Aid of West Virginia would like to thank our volunteer attorneys who so generously donate their time and expertise for the benefit of low-income and disadvantaged West Virginians.  To learn more about pro bono opportunities at Legal Aid or to sign up for more information click here
Upcoming Events

October 24-26, 2017
2017 State Bar Regional Meetings
Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar
3-Hours CLE credit in law office management, elimination of bias and ethics
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
Dates & Locations: All meetings will be held from 10:30am-1:30pm
October 24 – Oliverio’s Restorante – Bridgeport
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October 25 – Lakeview Resort – Morgantown
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October 26 – River City Ale Works – Wheeling
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October 29-31, 2017
68th Annual Meeting of The WV Tax Institue 
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.

November 3, 2017
11:00am
Family Law Committee Meeting
Location: State Bar Center, Charleston, WV
Contact: Lyne Ranson at Lyne@lyneranson.com

Save the Date: November 9, 2017
FREE CLE
3-Hours General Credit
Host: WV State Bar Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Locations:
Beckley VA Medical Center
Clarksburg – Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
Huntington VA Medical Center
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
State Bar Center in Charleston, WV
Online as a Video Conference
Speakers and Topics:
Matthew Kelly and Stephen Butera presenting “An overview of Department of Veterans Affairs and Associated Veterans Benefits” and “An Introduction to Veterans Benefits.”
Maj. Scott Applegate presenting “Howell Not to Muddle Up a Military Divorce.”
Click here to register

Save the Date: January 24, 2018
FREE CLE
3-Hours credit-Law office Management
Host: West Virginia State Bar
Location: Bowles, Rice office in Martinsburg and broadcast statewide via video conference.

Save the Date: April 8-9, 2018
West Virginia State Bar’s 2018 Annual Gathering at the Greenbrier
6-Hours CLE Credit

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