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RULES REGARDING REAL ESTATE PRACTICE - The Unlawful Practice of Law Committee is soliciting comments on proposed rules of conduct related to the activities of laypersons and lawyers in the area of real estate practice.  The purposes of the proposed rules are to:  a) assist lawyers in fulfilling their ethical responsibilities,
b) inform and deter lay persons from becoming engaged in activities which may constitute the unlawful practice of law, and c) provide a uniform standard for the evaluation of complaints of the unlawful practice of law in real estate matters.  Comments will be taken by the Committee through midnight, March 31, 2010.  Your comments on the proposed rules should be submitted, in writing, to Anita Casey at 2006 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, WV 25311; by fax at 304-558-2467; or at caseya@wvbar.org. All comments will be reviewed by the Unlawful Practice of Law Committee prior to its next quarterly meeting on April 16, 2010. To view the proposed rules click here.
 
ELECTIONS -This year, elections are being held in Districts 1-5 for the Board of Governors and the Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee. 　 The ballots for these elections must be received by the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305, no later than midnight March 22, 2010.　
PROVISIONAL APPROVAL AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO WEST VIRGINIA TRIAL COURT RULES - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals provisionally approved a proposed amendment to Trial Court Rule 26.08 and is publishing it for comment. Click here for the proposed Rule Amendment.

ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE CLARIFIED - The West Virginia State Bar's Unlawful Practice of Law Committee has clarified a number of questions which continue to arise regarding the interpretation of Rule 8.0 of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeal's Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law.  To view the Committee's Advisory Opinion 10-001 click here.  General questions regarding the Advisory Opinion may be made to Anita Casey at caseya@wvbar.org or 304-558-7993.  Specific questions regarding the Advisory Opinion should be made in writing and sent to Anita Casey at 304-558-2467 or The West Virginia State Bar, 2006 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, WV 25301 for review and response by the Unlawful Practice of Law Committee.     

 
 
FREE Relatives as Parents Legal Workshop! FREE CEU's and MCLE's!
Saturday, March 27 2010, 10 AM- 3 PM
Christ Church United Methodist Church, Charleston WV
 
"An Overview of WV Grandparent Visitation and Minor Guardianship Law"
Presented by Honorable Mike Kelly, Eleventh Family Court Circuit
 
"What the Fostering Connections Act Means to You and Families"
Presented by Joanne M. Brown, JD, MSW, National Resource Center on Legal and Judicial Issues
 
For More Information or to Register for the Legal Workshop, Call 1-866-225-5698 or Email lhargert@missionwv.org 
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - POSITION: CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT - LOCATION: U.S. COURTHOUSE, CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA (or at such other point of holding Court as is designated by the Chief Judge and/or Clerk of Court)
SALARY: $113,735.00 - $165,300.00 (JSP 15-16)
 
The US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia is accepting applications for Chief Deputy Clerk. This is a professional, managerial position responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of the Clerk of Court's office. The Chief Deputy reports directly to the Clerk of Court and assists the Clerk with supervision, planning, developing and implementing office policies, procedures and programs, and managing the Court's operations.
 
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of application together with a current detailed resume and three references via mail or e-mail to:
 
Cheryl Dean Riley, Clerk of Court
US District Court, Northern District of WV
1125 Chapline Street
P.O. Box 471
Wheeling, WV 26003
Cheryl_Riley@wvnd.uscourts.gov 
Further information can be found on the Court's internet site at www.wvnd.uscourts.gov
 
JOB POSTINGS -  In order to assist our members in locating suitable employment in these hard economic times, The State Bar has established a Career Services link on the website. To view the job postings, members will need to login under the members link, then select the Career Services link from the drop down under the members tab.  Attorney position will be  posted, for a period of fourteen (14) calendar days and all contacts regarding the opening will be made directly with the potential employer.  Questions regarding the site should be directed to Don Ryan via email ryand@wvbar.org or by calling (304) 558-8920.