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Phishing Scammers Pose as NHBAR A number of people recently received an email with the subject line "Important Update" that asks members to "update and verify" their account and login information. This email was not sent by the NH Bar. Do not click on the link; ignore this email. If you have questions about the validity of an email that purports to be from the NH Bar Association, please contact the NH Bar Center.
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Online Invoices for Bar Dues & Court Fees - This Week NH Bar members will receive annual bills for association dues and court fees via email from billing@nhbar.org this week. If you do not receive this email, please make sure your correct email address is on file. Members who do not have an email address will receive invoices via US Mail. Contact Susan Lakeway with questions or to update your member information.
Members will receive a single email from the association containing two invoices, one for NH Bar Association dues and one for court fees as attached PDFs. The Annual Trust Account Compliance Certificate will be sent to members via US Mail and must be returned to the Bar, unless you are a judge or have been on inactive status for the previous full year (June 1-May 31).
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NHBA·CLE Featured in Social Media
In June, we are bringing two great things together: the value of interactions and dialogue occurring at in-person NHBA·CLE programs, and the immediacy of social media such as Twitter.
The Bar will be promoting NHBA·CLE programs with live-tweeting from #NHBACLE programs starting with today's Practical Skills program for new admittees.
If you use Twitter, start following the #NHBACLE hashtag now.
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Annual Meeting CLEs - 6/21
Morning CLE: Gray Matters - Issues & Answers for Aging Lawyers & Their Colleagues: Dr. Doris Gunderson, an authority on aging issues as they affect professionals, will discuss how to deal with issues that arise as lawyers near the end of their careers. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or in your prime, the aging of our Bar (and our state's population) will affect you!
Our afternoon CLEs: Choose one of three section-sponsored offerings from the Municipal & Government Law, Insurance, or Labor & Employment Law.
NH e-Court Project at Member Showcase: Also on Friday afternoon, Peter Croteau, Project Manager for the NH Judicial Branch e-Court Project, will be on hand to discuss the status of the project to provide electronic pathways for nearly all interactions with the state courts.
Also at the NHBA Member Showcase, Jim Corbett of Casemaker will lead a series of short workshops on "Casemaker Tips & Tricks."
Honors & Awards Luncheon: Judge Gillian Abramson receives the Philip Hollman Gender Equality Award. Also to be presented: the Justice Wiliam A. Grimes Judicial Professionalism Award and the Distinguished Service to the Legal Profession Award. Retiring members of the judiciary and 50-year members of the Bar will also be recognized.
New Lawyers Committee Art Show and Networking: Free Art Show & Reception. The Committee has chosen to display the work of four artists from the McGowan Fine Arts Gallery, including Concord attorney Lisa Hall. Cash bar and light refreshments. No registration required.
Gender Equality Committee Program: Brief introductions, a roundtable discussion of the Gender Equality Training Initiative, followed by a cocktail/social session. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.
President's Dinner: See NHBA President Larry Vogelman pass the gavel to Jaye Rancourt and the presentation of the E. Donald Dufresne Award for Professionalism. We will also celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2013 NHBA Leadership Academy, followed by dancing to a live band.
Learn more.
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Superior Court Assignments - July-September
Who's sitting where? Superior Court Judicial Assignments July through September.
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CLE on the Revised NH Child Support Guidelines
The NH Child Support Guidelines will change July 1. Don't miss the CLE program on Wednesday, June 12, that will cover the changes. The program is scheduled for 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the NH Bar Center in Concord. Register to attend the live, in-person program or via live webcast.
The NH Child Support Guidelines going into effect July 1 are available on the NH Bar Association website.
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International Section Seeks Award Nominations - 6/15
The NH Bar International Law Section seeks nominations for the 2013 Daniel Webster International Lawyer of the Year Award. This award honors a NH Bar member "whose contribution to international law demonstrates the spirit of Daniel Webster and whose good works help elevate the standing of the legal profession and serve as an inspiration to others."
Nominations may be made by any member of the NH Bar, with or without notice to the nominee. Submissions should include a description of the contributions made by the nominee and be sent by June 15 to Phillip Walker.
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Suggested Reading
Worst States for Job-Hunting Law Grads
The Atlantic reports on the surplus of law grads by state, based on 2011 data. Read more.
Suicide Stalks Small-Town Lawyers
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