This Week
September 24, 2012


Thursday
September 27

Board of Directors and Mentorship Monday joint meeting
noon
SMBA office


Next week

Monday
October 1

Justice Fore All
golf tournament
Hickory Hills Country Club



Wednesday
October 3

Family Law Committee
11:45
Election Center



Thursday
October 4

Making a Record CLE

 

SMBA CLE: Making a Record, 2 MCLE
October 4, 2012, 3:00-5:00 pm, Tower Club, Starlight Room
Many of us have heard of "the record", but this panel will address what is really a record, and how to make a proper record. In addition, the presenters provide specific case examples, along with other great practice pointers. Presenters: Judge William Francis, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, The Hon. John Holstein, Polsinelli Shughart, PC, Diane Woods,Greene County Court Reporter

In advance: Members $90, Non-members $100
At the door: Members $100, Non-members $115

To register contact melanie@smba.cc or 417 831-2783.


SMBA CLE: What You Better Know In Family Court (Part Deux), 3 MCLE
Thursday, November 1, 2:00-5:00 pm
The Diamond Room (Knights of Columbus Hall), 2340 West Grand

A presentation by the Greene County Family Court Commissioners:
Commissioner Scott Tinsley
Commissioner Sue Chrisman
Commissioner Jeff Marquardt
Commissioner John Lukachick

This will be another substantive presentation, not simply “Tips From The Bench”! Topics will include (but shall not be limited to):

  • Changes in the Law Since the Last CLE, as well as Information on the Much Anticipated (And Dreaded) Move to a Paperless World
  • A Discussion Regarding the Proper Preparation of Joint Property Schedules
  • Evidence Required for Valuations of Pensions—Evidence Necessary on Requests for Maintenance
  • Helpful Checklists Regarding the Proper Characterization of Marital Versus Non-Marital Property
  • Electronic Evidence, How To Get It Admitted—And Other Evidentiary Issues
  • The New Guardian Ad Litem Standards and What a Guardian is Expected to do in Representing Their Client
  • Civility, Professionalism and Ethics in Family Law

In advance: $110 Members, $135 Non-members
At the door: $125 Members, $150 Non-members


To register contact melanie@smba.cc or 417 831-2783.


Judge England Reception
Thursday, October 11, 2012, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Program at 6:30 p.m.
Highland Springs Country Club

You are cordially invited to a reception for The Honorable James C. England, U.S. Magistrate Judge, to celebrate his retirement after 36 years of dedicated service on the federal bench. Spouses/Guests Welcome. Please RSVP to Glenda Elayer (417-225-7723) by October 3, 2012.