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**NEW** Insurance Law Section - 1/23
The first meeting of the new Insurance Law Section is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Bar Center. This will be an informational meeting and is open to all Bar members interested in hearing about the establishment of this newest Bar section and its envisioned long- and short-term objectives.
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Help Needed - We the People State Finals - 1/11
Participate in an exciting educational program by volunteering to help with the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution state finals on Friday, Jan. 11, at the Legislative Office Building in Concord. Timers needed for the afternoon session. Orientation for volunteers at the afternoon session begins at 12:30 p.m. with timing beginning at 1:30 and ending at 3:30 p.m. Contact Robin E. Knippers for information.
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NH Workplace Safety Reporting Law Change
The NH Department of Labor reminds employers that Safety Summary filing and Joint Loss Management Committee requirements have changed. Changes to RSA 281-A:64 took effect Jan. 1, 2013.
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6th Circuit Family Division Discussion - 1/14
The 6th Circuit Family Division in Hillsborough will hold a roundtable discussion with practitioners and court staff on Jan. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Circuit Court, 15 Antrim Road, Hillsborough.
Contact Pamela Provencher with questions at 428-3214.
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Superior Court Judicial Assignments
The Superior Court has released judicial assignments for January through March 2013.
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10th Circuit Brown Bag Event Cancelled
The Brown Bag discussion set for Jan. 9, 2013, at the 10th Circuit Court Portsmouth has been cancelled.
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Is Your Member Record Up to Date?
The NHBA is publishing a pictorial membership directory of active-status members that will be available in February. Please make sure your photo and contact information is current - we will be using data as of Jan. 15 (or close to that date).
Advertising may be accepted on a space-available basis. Contact Donna Parker.
The directory is available to Bar members for $35 per copy or $25 per copy for multiple copies.
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Pro Bono Webcasts
Tune in for noon-hour webcasts on a wide variety of topics offered by Pro Bono and NHBA*CLE.
These "bite-sized" trainings can enhance your knowledge and strengthen skills without leaving your office! Each webinar is $25 for attorneys who take a Pro Bono case. The registration fee for attorneys not taking a Pro Bono case is $75 per webcast.
Upcoming webcasts on Tuesdays include:
* Debt Collection Defense - 1/8
* The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Divorce - 1/22
* Eviction Defense Basics for Private Housing - 2/5
* Managing Your Pro Bono Case - Client Relations - 2/12
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Solo/Small Firm Group - 1/24
The Solo/Small Firm discussion group meets at lunchtime at the Bar Center each month to discuss issues unique to their practice setting. Topics are determined by the group.
Meetings in 2013 set for:
Thursday, Jan. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27, 3 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 3 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 12 - 1:30 p.m. If you would like to participate in a meeting by phone, or would like more information please contact NHBA Member Services Coordinator Rosemarie Atwood at 603-715-3214.
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Lawline Volunteers - Sign Up for March
The public has legal questions...You have the answers.
Just two hours of your time is needed on the second Wednesday of the month to answer calls from people who have legal questions and need your assistance. You can answer calls from the comfort of your own home or your office.
Our next open month to host Lawline is March 13. Through call-forwarding, this volunteer opportunity is available to lawyers answering calls individually. One more lawyer is needed to answer calls from his or her home or office on Jan. 9.
For more information, please contact Lisha Brosseau.
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Gender Equality Training Wrapup - 1/10
Employment attorneys Julie Moore and Linda Johnson will speak at the concluding session of the Gender Equality Training Initiative on Jan. 10. At this three-hour session, the speakers will summarize and discuss what we have learned from the first three training sessions and where we go from here. As a result, this will be an excellent opportunity for attorneys who were unable to attend any or all of the sessions to learn about the highlights from those sessions. The training series was organized by the NHBA Gender Equality Committee.
Find out more about the Gender Equality Training Initiative series.
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NH Women's Bar Party - 1/9
The NH Women's Bar Association invites members to a Post-Holiday Party at UnWine'd.
| When: | | Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 | | Time: | | 6:30 p.m. | | Where: | | UnWine'd
865 Second Street
Mallard Pond Plaza
Manchester, NH | | Cost: | | Free/Cash Bar |
Join the NHWBA to unwind and re-energize for the new year. Light fare and wine will be provided. The full menu and cash bar will be available.
The NHWBA will be accepting donations for the Nashua Children's Home at the event.
RSVPs are not required but are appreciated. Contact Gretchen Pyles.
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Suggested Reading
Year in Review
Law.com
Here's a menu of legal sector retrospectives on 2012 - the business of law, the US Supreme Court, legal careers, the past year in quotes, and more. Read more.
Vive la Difference: Client Development
Above the Law
This "Above the Law" blog post concisely delineates differing approaches to client development at large firms vs. small. Read more.
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