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Judges Wanted: Commission Seeks Applicants - 8/9
The NH Judicial Selection Commission appointed by Gov. Hassan is seeking applications for several judicial vacancies.
- Circuit Court - 3-5 vacancies to be filled, emphasis on probate or family law;
- Superior Court - 1 position, which may require regular travel to Grafton County.
The application for these positions has been revised this year. Applications may also be requested by calling (603) 271-7677.
Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Each candidate must submit the application and all accompanying documents, including writing samples, via email only to jscapplications2013@gmail.com.
Please direct questions to co-chairs Emily Gray Rice at (603) 665-8824 or Jim Rosenberg at (603) 225-7262.
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Association Dues Question?
The NH Bar Association has set up a special section of its website that is designed to offer helpful information and answer questions about dues, fees or compliance. The page also features a dues and fees checklist.
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NH e-Court Survey on Law Office Software
The NH Bar Association is collaborating with the NH Judicial Branch to circulate a brief, 12-question-survey regarding the NH e-Court Project. Responses by lawyers or firms' administrative or IT personnel will be compiled by the Judicial Branch to coordinate the NH e-Court Project interface with widely used case management software systems used by law firms, large and small, in our state.
Take the survey now. Please respond by July 29.
The intent of the NHJB e-Court system is to develop an end-to-end electronic court case processing system in a digital environment, eliminating paper processes and decreasing case processing time. The project, in year 2 of an estimated 5-year rollout, will increase efficiency, enhance accuracy, and improve service to the public.
Read more about the NH e-Court Project in next week's Bar News.
For further information on the NH e-Court project please visit the court's project web page.
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Brown Bag Lunch Events
Call Center: Superior Courts in Carroll County and Hillsborough County (South) have scheduled brown bag lunch discussions focused on those courts' transition to the call center on Sept. 24. Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau will attend both events.
ˇHillsborough County Superior Court-South: Tuesday, Sept. 3 at noon
ˇCarroll County Superior Court: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m.
Continuance Policy: Superior courts in Rockingham County and Hillsborough County (North) have scheduled brown bag lunch discussions about a proposed uniform continuance policy in the superior courts.
Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau has circulated a draft policy.
ˇRockingham County: Wednesday, July 31 at 12:15 p.m.
ˇHillsborough County-North: Wednesday, Aug. 7 at noon.
The July 19 issue of Bar News will report on the continuance policy as part of a larger effort to improve the processing of felony cases. Do you have comments on the draft continuance policy? Send them to news@nhbar.org.
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IOLTA Grants Committee - Election Notice
Nominations are sought for those interested in serving on the NH Bar Foundation's Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Grants Committee. There is one five-year term open on the committee. Interested candidates should complete the nomination form and return it to Mary White by July 26.
The IOLTA program has raised more than $30 million since it was implemented in 1982. IOLTA grants support important legal access programs and assist law-related education projects. The Committee reviews funding requests and makes recommendations to the NH Bar Foundation Board.
For more information, contact Mary White at (603) 715-3210.
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20th Anniversary Pro Bono Golf - 8/8
There's still time to sign up for the 20th annual Quid Pro Bono Golf Tournament, the largest annual fundraiser for the NHBA Pro Bono Referral Program. Enjoy one of the best courses in the state at the Lake Sunapee Country Club!
Thanks to the generosity of the NHBA Insurance Agency, a free registration and two discounted registrations were raffled off. Congratulations to drawing winner Rose M. Culver, a Concord attorney, who will golf for free this year!
Winners of half-price registrations were Plymouth attorney Quentin Blaine and tournament co-chair Deborah Rein, who is donating her prize to a UNH Law student team.
This year's tournament will include some fun new features and a special celebration. It doesn't matter if you're an amateur golfer or an experienced player. Join us!
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Bar News to Feature Personal Injury & Worker's Comp
Bar News seeks articles on personal injury and worker's compensation law for the practice area section in the August issue. Articles are due Aug. 2. Please email managing editor Kristen Senz by July 16 with your topic.
The September issue will include aspecial section on environmental and natural resource law, as well as telecommunications, energy and utilities law. Articles are due Aug. 30. Please email Kristen by Aug. 16 with your topic.
Do you have a news tip or a story you would like to see covered in Bar News? Provide feedback and other info at news@nhbar.org.
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Free Webcast on Workplace Violence - 8/20
Following the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his client in a Phoenix courthouse earlier this year, the State Bar of Arizona developed an educational program on workplace safety. The Arizona bar is offering this program as a FREE webcast.
Presenters include:
- a police sergeant trained to counteract shooters and apprehend violent offenders
- a former police officer turned litigator
- a lawyer experienced in disaster preparation and
- a psychologist who is an expert in situational awareness
Expecting the Unexpected: How to Prepare You and Your Staff for Violence in the Workplace, will be available online:
Tuesday, Aug. 20.
3-4:15 p.m.
Free registration.
(Please note: This program is offered as a member service and does not qualify for NHMCLE credit.)
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Suggested Reading
Circuit Court Judge Shortage
Nashua Telegraph reports on judge shortage and how it is straining the system. Read more.
Few Options for Mentally Ill in Court
Nashua Telegraph article details courts' challenges coping with mentally ill defendants in low-level offenses. Read more.
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