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Interested in Legislation?
The Bar Association has developed a website, primarily used by the NHBA Legislation Committee, to track the progress of legislation the Bar is following. To use this tool, simply log in to the "For Members" area at www.nhbar.org and click on the link to Legislation Watch. Then click the "View Legislation" link at the top of the welcome page.
The Legislation Watch website provides a customized overlay to the official General Court website that reports on legislative action. Legislation Watch enables users to do categorical searches by pre-defined keywords in various practice areas or subject matter, or grouped by the position the NHBA Board of Governors took on legislation.
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New NHBA Board Members Elected
In the two contested seats, John Curran of Nashua has been elected to a three-year term as Governor-at-Large on the NH Bar Association Board of Governors, and James Shepard of Concord has been elected to a two-year term representing Merrimack County.
Other members of the NHBA Board for 2013-14 include President-Elect Lisa Wellman-Ally (Newport), Vice President Mary Tenn (Manchester), and County Governors Leon Goodwin III (Cheshire), Sandra Cabrera (Coos), Ora Schwartzberg (Grafton), and Patrick O'Day (Rockingham).
Active-status members of the NH Bar voted for candidates in the contested races online from April 1-15.
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NH Bar members jarred, but safe after Boston bombing
Several members of the NH Bar either were participating in or watching the Boston Marathon on Monday when two bombs rocked the finish line area, killing three people and injuring more than 180 others. Read more.
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Child Support Guidelines Revised
The NH Division for Child Support Services has released the annual revision of the state's child support guidelines. 2013 NH Child Support Guidelines.
NHBA*CLE is planning a program on upcoming changes to child support guidelines, including statutory changes, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12. Register for the live, in-person program or the live webcast.
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NHBA Award Nominations Sought - By 5/10
The NHBA seeks nominations for the following awards, which will be presented at the NHBA Annual Meeting on June 21-22 at the Portsmouth Sheraton:
Justice William A. Grimes Award for Judicial Professionalism To honor the memory of Justice William A. Grimes, this award is presented to an experienced judge who demonstrates exemplary morals, patience, calmness, coolness, and attention.
Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession Award This award is presented to the nominee who best exhibits service to the legal profession.
E. Donald Dufresne Award for Outstanding Professionalism To honor the memory of E. Donald Dufresne, this award is presented to an attorney who demonstrates legal expertise, provides high-quality service to clients and the promotes justice and the public good.
Submissions should outline reasons for the nomination and be sent by May 10 to Denice DeStefano, NHBA Annual Meeting Awards, 2 Pillsbury St., Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301-3502.
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Rockingham County Dinner & Annual Meeting - 5/16
The Rockingham County Bar Association will host a dinner, social event and business meeting from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Foster's Clambake in York Harbor, Maine.
Come enjoy a late spring evening with family, friends, fellow attorneys and coworkers. In addition to the dinner and meeting, some longtime practitioners will be inducted into the "Loyal Order of the Rock."
Cost is $39 per person. All are welcome. Cash bar, casual dress. RSVP by May 13 to RCBA President Jessica Ecker.
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Public Hearing on Rule Changes - 6/7
The NH Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules will hold a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, to receive the views of any member of the public, the bench, or the bar on court rules changes which the Committee is considering for possible recommendation to the Court.
The changes being considered concern the following 11 areas: Notice of appeal deadline; photographing, recording and broadcasting; continuing judicial education; rule-making procedures; protocol for in camera review of documents; alternative dispute resolution; circuit court rules - dismissal of cases pending without action; counsel fees and guardians ad litem fees rules; performance evaluation of judges; sentence review division rules; and pro hac vice fees.
Email comments to the committee on or before June 7 at rulescomment@courts.state.nh.us or mail comments to: NH Supreme Court, Advisory Committee on Rules, 1 Charles Doe Dr., Concord, NH, 03301.
A copy of the public hearing notice can be found online (59-page pdf).
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Youth in Court Presentation - 4/19
Keene State College on Friday will host a discussion on current policy changes pertaining to the legal landscape for young adults in America, particularly those involved in local welfare systems.
Clark Peters, assistant professor in the School of Social Work and Truman School of Public Affairs tat the University of Missouri will talk about recent legislative initiatives, social research, and efforts by the American Bar Association to improve legal representation of young people.
The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday at Morrison Hall, Room 201, Keene State College. For more information, contact Mark Loevy-Reyes.
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Suggested Reading
UNH Law Review Dedicates Special Issue to Justice Duggan
The spring 2013 issue of the UNH Law Review features an interview with former NH Supreme Court Associate Justice James Duggan, as well as an article that examines his jurisprudence and a third piece about the birth of the state's appellate defender program. Read more.
Why Well-Informed People Are Also Closed-Minded
A Harvard Law professor writes about a Dartmouth study showing people who know a lot about a subject can be impervious to new views. Read more.
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