BAR BLAST 5-14-2013

State Bar Annual Meeting
Click here for a summary of the discussions and presentations.

The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is seeking attorneys, of varying levels of experience, to fill a number of litigation positions and help ensure that the State of West Virginia, State agencies, and other entities receive top-flight legal advice and representation. As the State’s law firm, the Office of the Attorney General has a duty to the people of West Virginia to meet the highest professional standards, maintain a commitment to excellence, and zealously serve the public. To apply, please submit a brief cover letter, your resumé, salary requirements, a list of references, and any other information you believe would allow our Office to evaluate your application to the following email address: jobs@wvago.gov.

Lawyer Disciplinary Board Request for Comments: Settlement Agreement Committee

The Court has proposed Amendments to Rule 8 governing, Cameras, Audio Equipment, and Media in the Courtroom. Comments must be filed in writing by May 31, 2013. Click here for the proposed rule.

Middle and high school students have used their creativity and knowledge to win a video contest about the U.S. Constitution sponsored by the State Bar and the Department of Education.

Location: Charleston Civic Center

United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia CM/ECF training  
About:The Court is offering a two and one half (2 ½) hour training course for attorneys and/or their support staff on the use of the CM/ECF filing system

Location: 1st Floor Magistrate Judge Courtroom, Martinsburg, WV

Sponsor: WV Public Defender Services

Location: Glade Springs Resort and Conference Center, Daniels, WV

Sponsor: WVCLE

Location: WVU Medical Center – Charleston, WV

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar’s ADR Committee

Location: Flatwoods, WV

Sponsor: WVCLE

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia

JULY 9-11, 2013: Martinsburg – Holiday Inn

Sponsor: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar’s ADR Committee

Location: Flatwoods, WV

Location: The Homestead
Sponsor: The West Virginia Bar Association