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'Most Misunderstood' Decision - 1/29
Tomorrow - Attorney Matthew McGill, who represented the prevailing side in the controversial Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission case, will discuss this case and another upcoming Supreme Court case in a free public lecture on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Phillips Exeter Academy.
McGill's topic will be, "Citizens United: The Supreme Court's Most Misunderstood Decision." McGill is partner in the Washington, DC, law firm of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. He is currently involved in another high-profile Supreme Court case, Hollingsworth v. Perry, representing the two same-sex couples who challenged California's Proposition 8.
The event will be held at 7 p.m. in the assembly hall on the second floor of the Academy Building on Front Street in Exeter. The Academy Building is handicapped-accessible, and street parking is available.
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University System Board to Vote on Law School Integration - 2/1
The UNH School of Law Board of Trustees voted on Thursday, Jan. 24, to fully integrate the law school with the University of New Hampshire.
The University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees will take up the question at its next scheduled meeting, on Friday, Feb. 1. If the USNH board also votes in favor, the process of fully integrating the two schools will begin, culminating in the law school's transition to a school of the university by early 2014. The law school would remain in Concord.
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Mock Trials Abound in NH Next Week
New Hampshire is a regional site for a National Trial Competition for law students taking place on the evenings of Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, Feb. 1, as well as all day Saturday, Feb. 2 and in the morning on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Earlier recruiting efforts have drawn enough volunteers. The event is a collaboration of the UNH School of Law, the NH Judicial Branch, the Nashua Bar Association, the mayor of Nashua, and the Nashua Chamber of Commerce. Read more about the event: 2013 Northeast Regional National Trial Competition at Nashua.
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Judges Needed for Mock Trial at St. A's
St. Anselm's College is hosting a regional mock trial tournament for undergraduate students for the second year in a row.
The Manchester Regional Mock Trial tournament will be held Feb. 1-3. Twenty-four teams are participating from the following schools: Boston University, Boston College, UVM, Colby, Dartmouth, UNH, Trinity College, Clark University, Tufts, Brandeis, UMass Amherst and Lowell, Lasell, and Saint Anselm College.
Judges are needed, especially for rounds one and four (Friday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 3 at 8:30 a.m.). For the St. A's event - volunteers can register here.
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200+ Registered for Midyear Meeting
Join the crowd for the Bar's biggest and best meeting of the year - at the best prices. Register by Feb. 1 to take advantage of $100 for two CLEs and lunch; $50 for new lawyers.
Thanks to the NH Supreme Court's Minimum Continuing Legal Education Committee, the NH Bar Association is able to offer these special prices.
Beat the rush - register now. See the registration form for details or register online.
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Bar News Advertising in Feb. 22 Issue
Tax law is the featured practice area of the Feb. 22 Bar News issue.
But other lawyers or advertisers are NOT EXEMPT from the benefits of appearing in Bar News! Contact Donna Parker to learn more about advertising opportunities.
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Order Your Copy of NHBA Member Directory
The NHBA will publish its 2013 pictorial membership directory next month. Copies are only available to Bar members on a paid basis. Multiple copies are $25 each; single copies: $35.
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Member Benefit: Long-Term Care Insurance
For a number of years, the NHBA has offered discounted long-term care insurance through Transamerica Life Insurance Company to members, their employees and family. This policy now has an additional benefit, since it has been certified by the New Hampshire Partnership for Long Term Care, which means that policyholders will get an automatic protection of their assets over Medicaid when they are insured under this program.
Call 800-LTC-CT89 (800-582-2889) to book an appointment with an enroller. More information can be found in a short video presentation.
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Kudos to 6 Lawyers on Union Leader's 40 Under 40
The Union Leader's annual list of up-and-comers, 40 Under 40, published today includes: Bar members Anthony Blenkinsop, Jason Cole, Colleen Karpinsky, John Weaver, Enrique Mesa and Brian Thomas.
Read it here. (subscription may be required.)
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