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NH Bar Ethics Opinion on Social Media Evidence
The NHBA Ethics Committee takes on the question of how to appropriately gather information about witnesses from their social media sites. Read: "Ethics Committee Advisory Opinion #2012-13/05 - Social Media Contact with Witnesses in the Course of Litigation."
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Bar News Reporting on Voir Dire
Trial attorneys: Bar News is interested in comments from NH Bar members on the advantages and disadvantages of counsel conducted voir dire (both group and individual), as well as personal experiences (including funny stories or awkward moments), tips for other attorneys, and first-hand information and anecdotes about how voir dire is conducted in other states. Please email your comments to managing editor Kristen Senz. You will be contacted before anything you submit is used for publication.
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Pro Bono Announces Golf Tourney Co-Chairs
Deb Rein and Mike Ruedig will serve as the honorary co-chairs of the 20th Annual Quid Pro Bono Golf Tournament on Aug. 8. Join them and many others for a great round of golf on a great course for a great cause. The tournament is Pro Bono's biggest fundraiser of the year, and there will be special activities to mark the 20th anniversary.
Sign up as a full foursome, a pair or even as a single golfer with this form. Pro Bono's expert matching skills create a fun and balanced team for you. We have several female golfers looking to form an all-female foursome. Contact us! To register or for more information, contact Lisha Brosseau.
Consider a sponsorship - you can obtain playing spots with some sponsorships. If you can't attend but want to be at the event in spirit, consider a tee or hole sponsorship! Use sponsorship form.
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Annual Meeting Draws Hundreds to Portsmouth
Thanks to everyone who attended the NHBA Annual Meeting last weekend. View photos from Annual Meeting.
Highlights include: Retired Judge Harry Perkins, who achieved honorary member status for 50 years as a lawyer, also received the Justice Grimes Judicial Professionalism Award. Also, the NHBA New Lawyers Committee organized a fun art show and cocktail reception Friday night.
In addition to the previously announced awards, retired Judge John R. Maher received Special Recognition for his many years of service to help lawyers and judges struggling with substance abuse and other personal issues through Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and the NH Lawyers Assistance Committee, which has since become a formal program created by the Court.
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NHMCLE Reporting Year Ends - 6/30
June is almost over. That means there are only a few days left to make sure you're in compliance with NHMCLE requirements before the reporting year ends.
Still need credits? Check out upcoming NHBA·CLE offerings.
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Catholic Lawyers Guild Seeks Nominations - 6/28
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of NH seeks nominations for the 2013 St. Thomas More Award. The award honors a lawyer or judge who is a practicing Catholic and embodies the spirit of St. Thomas More in his or her courage, dedication, integrity, civility, and compassion toward others.
The award will be presented at a dinner following the annual Red Mass at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. Nomination letters should include a description of the contributions made by the nominee and be sent by June 28 to Bob Carey or P.O. Box 3550, Concord, NH 03302-3550.
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Strafford County Superior Court Address
The Strafford County Superior Court discontinued use of a Post Office Box address some time ago. Please note that mail that is not delivered to the street address below will be returned.
Always use this address:
Strafford County Superior Court
259 County Farm Road, Suite 301
Dover, NH 03820 |
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Tech Talk With Rob Howard
Henniker attorney Rob Howard recently began writing Tech Talk, a new column in Bar News that discusses technology and practice management as it relates to increased effectiveness in serving clients. Topics include smart phone apps, desktop software, gadgets, social networking (online and in real life!), workspace and time management, and more.
If you have a comment on Rob's latest column or want to suggest a topic for a future column, please email news@nhbar.org.
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NHBA Paralegal Professionalism Award - 8/21
The NH Bar Association is seeking nominations for its annual Paralegal Professionalism Award, which is presented to the nominee who best exhibits a high degree of professionalism: possesses an outstanding level of knowledge about their job; has motivation that exceeds expectations; is considered a role model for other paralegals; and promotes paralegal work as a profession.
Nominations should be in the form of a one-page narrative and should be submitted by Aug. 21 to NHBA Paralegal Award, 2 Pillsbury St., Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301-3502. The Paralegal Award will be presented during the luncheon at the Paralegal Association's Annual Meeting on September 20, 2013.
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Suggested Reading
Concerned about someone snooping in your email?
Tips on secure communication from Pro Publica, an investigative journalism website.
Same-sex rulings: financial planning aspects.
Attorneys with clients in same-sex marriages may appreciate this updated primer on how the ruling changes things. Nerd Wallet personal finance site.
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