BAR BLAST_2012-08-28

DUES AND FRD COMPLIANCE REPORTS BECOME DELINQUENT AFTER SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Due to September 1 falling on a Saturday, and the Labor Day holiday falling on September 3, the period for paying dues and submitting FRD Compliance reports is extended until SEPTEMBER 4, 2012.

Dues payments and compliance reports received, whether online, mail, email, or by hand delivery, become delinquent at midnight September 4.  Late payments and late reporting are each subject to separate  $25.00 penalties.

**Registration to complete your compliance information and submit payment online will close at midnight on August 29. To register online before the deadline click here.

If you have not registered before that time you will need to submit via paper form. If you need a replacement dues notice, FRD compliance form, or IOLTA compliance form please click here. Your State Bar number should be placed on all forms submitted.

For any questions concerning online submissions please contact Mike Mellace at MellaceM@wvbar.org.

The West Virginia State Bar is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director of the newly organized West Virginia Lawyer Assistance Program (“WVLAP”).  The ideal applicant will be an experienced attorney with recovery experience.  However, experienced, credentialed professionals with an advanced degree in an appropriate field such as addiction, mental health, or employee assistance will be considered.  Applicants should understand the problems of professionals experiencing impairments such as substance abuse, addiction, gambling, mental/emotional issues, and other potentially debilitating conditions.  Superior communications and organizational skills are required, as is knowledge of evaluation and treatment methods.  PEIA health insurance, state retirement plan and other benefits are included or available.  The Executive Director will report to and be supervised by the WVLAP Board of Directors.  As an employee of the West Virginia State Bar, the WVLAP Executive Director will be precluded from engaging in the private practice of law.   Applications, in the form of a resume, with references, must be received on or before Monday, October 1, 2012 and should be sent to: WVLAP, The West Virginia State Bar, 2000 Deitrick Boulevard,Charleston, West Virginia 25311-1231 or emailed with attention to WVLAP at caseya@wvbar.org.

WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the “Ethics” seminar on September 1, 2012, at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Speakers include:  Robert H. Davis and Lonnie C. Simmons.  Our experts will address the following topics:  Ethics and Malpractice Compliant Avoidance and 50 Shades of Grey:  Murky Ethical Issues Faced by Lawyers on a Daily Basis.  This seminar is accredited for 3.0 WV MCLE credits, including 3.0 Ethics credits.  The seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning and adjourns at 11:00 a.m.  The Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa (304-594-1111) has rooms available for Friday night only at a rate of $199 per night, tax not included. Mention “WVCLE” to reserve a room in our block at this rate.   If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, pleaseCLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.

WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the “Insurance Law” seminar on September 21-22, 2012, live at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Speakers include:  Professor Thomas C. Cady, Ancil G. Ramey, Vincent J. King, John J. Polak, Eric J. Hulett, Cheryl A. Fisher, Paul K. Reese, John R. McGhee, Erika Klie Kolenich, Thomas J. Hurney, and Burke A. Christensen.  This seminar is accredited for 9.6 WV MCLE credits, including 1.2 Ethics credits.  The seminar begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday morning and adjourns at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning.  If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.