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WVAJ Annual Convention and Seminar - The West Virginia Association for Justice will hold its 53rd Annual Convention and Seminar June 2-3, 2011 at Charleston's Embassy Suites Hotel. The seminar program is worth 14.4 hours of CLE credit, including 3.4 in ethics and law office management, and is open to all members of the West Virginia Bar. This year's seminar features Dr. David Ball, co-author of Reptile: Manual of the 2009 Plaintiff's Revolution; nationally-recognized civil rights attorney Nick Brustin; and other sessions including e-discovery, dealing with problem clients, a panel discussion on the U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and a session on combating abusive discovery tactics on both sides of the aisle. For more information, go to www.wvaj.org/2011WVAJAnnualConvention. You may register online or print a pdf and register by mail. If you have questions, call (304)344-0692. |
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THE NEW WEST VIRGINIA UNIFORM TRUST CODE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011 - WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present a seminar on June 3, 2011, addressing the numerous changes in the law as a result of The New West Virginia Uniform Trust Code legislation. Speakers who will address the new 150 page law include: Marcia A. Broughton, Esquire; John F. Allevato, Esquire; Christopher J. Winton, Esquire; Bruce L. Stout, Esquire and John F. Hussell, IV, Esquire. The course will be presented in Charleston at the WVU Medical Center-Charleston Division and via live interactive distance learning technology at the WVU College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. If you would like to register for this seminar or if you need more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255. |
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A Relatives as Parents Legal Workshop is scheduled for June 4, in Morgantown. The topics are the MDT (Multidisciplinary Treatment Team) presented by Nikki Watton, CPS Supervisor with DHHR, and Guardianship presented by Judge Jeffery Culpepper. The location is the Chestnut Ridge Church. The workshop begins at 10:00 AM with coffee and check in at 9:30 AM. A complimentary lunch will be served at noon and the workshop will end at 3:00 PM.
MCLEs will be applied for. Advance registration is required by May 27, 2011. To register call Mission WV at 1-866-CALL-MWV (1-866-225-5698), or email Laura Lou Harbert at lharbert@missionwv.org. |
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MARCELLUS SHALE IN WEST VIRGINIA SEMINAR - Space Still Available! WVCLE, sponsored by The West Virginia State Bar and the WVU College of Law, will present the Marcellus Shale in West Virginia seminar on June 10, 2011, live at the CAMC in Charleston, West Virginia. This conference features experts addressing the legal and environmental impact of marcellus shale development, as well as, rights and obligations for both landowners and companies. Speakers include: Andrew S. Graham, Esquire; Kenneth E. Tawney, Esquire; Benjamin M. Sullivan, Esquire; Keith E. Moffatt, Esquire; Tara D. Shumate Lee, Esquire; Christopher J. Plybon, Esquire; David B. McMahon, Esquire; Mark A. Sadd, Esquire; J. Thomas Lane, Esquire; Allyn G. Turner, Esquire, and Timothy M. Miller, Esquire. If you would like to register for this seminar or for more information, please CLICK HERE or call (304) 293-7255.
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MEDIATION TRAINING SESSIONS- On July 12 and 13, 2011, The West Virginia State Bar's ADR Committee will present its annual Basic Mediation Training Sessions. The sessions will be held at the Days Hotel in Flatwoods. The sessions provide 16 hours CLE credit with 1.2 hours in ethics. The Agenda is being finalized. Registration deadline is July 7.
Click here to register for the Basic Mediation Training Sessions.
An Advanced Mediation Training Session will be held on August 9, 2010, also at the Days Hotel in Flatwoods. This session will offer 6.5 hours credit with 1.2 hours in ethics. The Agenda and registration materials will be provided when available. Registration deadline is August 2.
The State Bar has made arrangements with The Days Hotel for discounted rooms for those attending the training sessions. Contact should be made directly with the hotel at 866-700-7284. Advise the hotel you will be attending one of the training sessions to obtain The State Bar discount. If you have questions concerning the discounted rooms, contact Kathy Henning at henningk@wvbar.org or 304-558-1044.
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MANDATORY COMPLETION OF IOLTA INFORMATION - Effective July 1, 2010, The West Virginia State Bar was given administrative responsibility for the IOLTA program. The State Bar purchased a database and has been inputting data for the past several months. In order to complete this process, it is essential that each active member of The Bar complete a "Notice of Compliance with Rule 1.15." The completed form must be returned to The State Bar no later than September 1, 2011. To access the instructions and form for the Notice of Compliance click here. If you are a member of a firm which maintains one IOLTA account for all attorneys, or for a practice group, the managing member of the firm or practice group may complete the form for all attorneys listed on one account. |
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UPCOMING FASTCASE WEBINARS - Click here to review a complete listing of upcoming Fastcase webinars.
These Fastcase webinars have now been approved for 1.20 online (audio/video type) office management credits each. |
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