BAR BLAST 10-16-2012

Delinquent Dues & FRD Compliance Reporting 

If you have not paid membership dues and submitted FRD Compliance reports, you are past due and owe late fees. If requirements are not met by November 19, 2012, your membership status will be moved to suspended for nonpayment and/or noncompliance.

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Public Notice for Appointment of New Magistrate Judge

The Committee on the Administration of the Magistrate Judges System of the Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States magistrate judge for the Southern District of West Virginia at Charleston.

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A toll-free legal aid line is taking calls from those impacted by this summer’s derecho in designated West Virginia counties.

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Lawyer Disciplinary Board Updates

Request for Comments: Settlement Agreement Committee – The Lawyer Disciplinary Board has received a request for an opinion concerning the “indemnify and hold harmless” language contained in settlement agreements. On September 14, 2012 the Board also issued L.E.O. 2012-01 and an order that vacates outdated Legal Ethics Opinions.

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WV L.A.P. Seeks Volunteers

The West Virginia Lawyer Assistance Program (WVLAP) Board of Directors would like to hear from those interested in serving as a volunteer.

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WV Law Review Updates

The West Virginia Law Review would like to inform you of some upcoming events. More Information 

Locations: Bridgeport – October 16, Moorefield – October 17,  Martinsburg – October 18, Beckley – October 23,  Charleston – October 24, Morgantown – October 25

CLE: 3.0 MCLE credit hours in legal ethics, office management, substance abuse and elimination of bias.

Register via paper form or Register and pay online

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Family Law Seminar

Location: The WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV

CLE: 10.0, including 1.2 ethics credits

Sponsor: WVCLE

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OCTOBER 20-21, 2012

Shepherdstown Civil Rights Drama

Location: Shepherd University’s Frank Arts Center

Sponsor: West Virginia Bar Foundation & The J.R. Clifford Project

For more information go to www.jrclifford.org or call 304-345-7663.

WVU College of Law Race for Justice

LOCATION: WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV

Sponsor: The Student Bar Association

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Lunch and Laughs With a Legend

LOCATION: Erickson Alumni Center – Morgantown, WV

Sponsor: The WV Bar Foundation

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Solo and Small Firm Conference 

Location: The WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV

CLE: 10.0, including 2.2 ethics credits and up to 7.3 office management credits

Sponsor: WVCLE

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Shale Gas Law Seminar

Location: The WVU College of Law, Morgantown, WV

CLE: 9.1, including 1.2 ethics credits

Sponsor: WVCLE

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