BAR BLAST 11-06-2012

November 6, 2012

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State Bar Phone Number Changes

In order to better serve our members and the public, and to keep up with technology, the State Bar needs to replace its outdated phone system. As a result we are changing our phone numbers.

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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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Advertising Verdicts – FYI

Please take notice that according to the Comments to Rule 7.I of the Rules of Professional Conduct, it is the affirmed position of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board and its Office of Disciplinary Counsel that advertising verdicts is an example of a misleading communication and could be in violation of Rule 7.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Forty-Five days after the publication of this notice, the Lawyer Disciplinary Board has ordered the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to begin docketing and investigating complaints against lawyers in violation of this Rule. Until such time, lawyers are strongly urged to come into compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.

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 volunteers.

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Criminal Justice Act Panel & Training Panel Applications

The United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia is currently accepting applications for appointment to the Criminal Justice Act Panel and Training Panel.

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Upcoming Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2012: 1pm-4pm

Veterans & Military Affairs – Free Seminar / Webinar

Locaton: Any internet connection or Live on location at: Lewisburg, Logan, Elkins, Morgantown, Princeton, Wheeling, Parkersburg, Charleston, Clarksburg, Huntington, Beckley, & Martinsburg.

CLE: 3.0 credits

Sponsor: WV State Bar Veterans & Military Affairs Committee

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NOVEMBER 14 & 16, 2012

Court Sponsored GAL Training – Registration Now Open!

Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV (Nov, 14)

Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, WV (Nov. 16)

Sponsor: WV Supreme Court of Appeals

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NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2012

US Northern District Court of West Virginia CM/ECF Training

Location: Grand Jury Room, Wheeling, WV