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Juvenile Justice and Drug Court Reports - 4/2
At 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be briefed on the findings of two reports on NH's juvenile justice system and the effectiveness of adult drug courts. The reports were produced by the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College.
The juvenile justice report provides an overview of the system with a particular focus on placement options and probation and post-detention services. The study team also analyzed the juvenile recidivism rate and the system's treatment of high-risk groups, including Children in Need of Services (CHINS), youth with special needs, and 17-year-old offenders.
The drug court report analyzed the effectiveness of drug courts in New Hampshire and neighboring states.
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Email Notice: NHBA Online Ballot Coming Next Week
There are two contested races in the NHBA Board election, which takes place via online ballots to be sent out April 1 (for a two-week voting period).
Bar News lists the slate of candidates. Complete profiles and statements will be posted with the ballots.
Because the NHBA Board of Governors ballot is sent as a bulk email message from ElectionsOnline, it may end up in your email application's spam filter. To ensure that you receive your ballot, please ask your IT personnel to white-list election@electionsonline.us. If you are your own IT department, please consult these white-listing instructions (certify senders' addresses as valid) for various email applications such as Comcast, Yahoo and Apple.
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Fools and Rules: Ethics Violations Webinar - 4/1
Join Sean Carter and Stuart Teicher as they recount some of the most outrageous recent ethics violations. Gain a practical understanding of key ethics rules while being entertained.
The webinar runs from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, April 1, and qualifies for 1 live NHMCLE Ethics/Professionalism Credit.
The program is being hosted by CLE Netshows, in partnership with NHBA*CLE. Learn more and sign up.
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Fundamentals of International Business Dealings - 4/17
NHBA*CLE hosts a half-day program, "What the General Practitioner Should Know About the Basics of Cross-Border (International) Business Dealings" on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The presentation will be directed to the business generalist who may be confronted with client issues ranging from routine sales and distribution dealings to intellectual property protection or investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This is an introductory program and does not require prior experience in dealing with non-US transactions.
Register for live attendance.
Register for live webcast.
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Unbundled Services in Pro Bono - 4/30
The NH Pro Bono Referral Program is planning a half-day training program on Tuesday, April 30, on providing unbundled legal services in family law cases for survivors of domestic violence.
The training will be aimed at more experienced attorneys or those who primarily practice family law, will go beyond the DOVE focus on representation at permanent restraining order hearings.
The faculty will include: attorneys Mary Krueger, of NH Legal Assistance; W. Scott O'Connell, Nixon Peabody; John C Norton, Norton & Abert; Maria Gavin, Bradley & Faulkner; and representatives from the court system and Voices Against Violence, a domestic violence shelter.
Register now. Or contact DOVE Coordinator Pam Dodge.
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ADR Section Social Event - 4/18
ADR Section members are invited to the Common Man Restaurant in Concord on Thursday, April 18, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. for a social gathering.
Come mingle with colleagues and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres. There will also be a brief roundtable discussion about successful settlement techniques. No cost to attend. Please RSVP by April 12 to Section Coordinator Patty Frechette.
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LAST CHANCE: Foundation Award Nominations - 4/1
The NH Bar Foundation is asking Bar members to help recognize the efforts of attorneys and others contributing to the justice system. These awards will be presented at the Foundation's annual event on May 14, 2013.
The deadline for submitting nominations is April 1, 2013.
Robert E. Kirby Award for Young Lawyers
Highlighted here in a short video, the Robert E. Kirby Award is given annually to a practitioner 35 years old or younger who demonstrates excellent advocacy and civility.
The recipient, like Kirby, should combine the traits of civility, courtesy, perspective, and excellent advocacy that are the inevitable characteristics of our best lawyers. The purpose of the award is to honor Bob's memory and to remind all of us that decency, courtesy and perspective neither inhibit nor defeat excellent advocacy. Kirby Award nomination form.
Frank Rowe Kenison Award for Contributions to Justice The Frank Rowe Kenison Award is presented annually to an individual (or individuals) who makes substantial contributions to the betterment of New Hampshire citizens through the administration of justice, the legal profession, or the advancement of legal thought. Recipients need not be members of the NH Bar Association. Kenison Award nomination form.
Send nominations to Mary White.
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NPR Report Disputed on Disabilities Claims Rise
An NPR report, "Trends with Benefits," linked in Wednesday's e-Bulletin's 'Suggested Reading' has drawn attention and criticism for omissions and misleading information about reasons for the rise over the last decade in the number of recipients of supplemental social security benefits.
Media Matters, a left-leaning media watchdog has published a roundup of that criticism. A December 2012 report by the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, cited by Media Matters, explains the rise by pointing to the struggling economy and says there have been no findings of widespread abuse of the program.
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Suggested Reading
Federal Judge McAuliffe Moves to Senior Status
US District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe will move to senior status but the change will have little impact in the short run due to the backlog of federal judicial nominations.
Assessing Economic Impact of Civil Legal Services
The NH Access to Justice Commission's report shows that money comes into the state's economy when poor peoples' civil legal needs are addressed. NH Bar News - March 22.
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