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NHBA e-Bulletin - July 17, 2013
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NH Supreme Court Soliciting Amicus Briefs - 9/13
The NH Supreme Court is soliciting amicus briefs or memoranda in the case of Kenneth Lahm v. Michael Farrington and the Town of Tilton on the following issue: Do police officers owe criminal suspects a duty to investigate a complaining witness's allegations, beyond establishing probable cause, before effecting an arrest?
Amicus briefs should focus on the ramifications of a decision and not solely on the interests of the parties filing such briefs. A copy of the Belknap Superior Court order has been posted with the Supreme Court announcement about the amicus submissions, which are due by Sept. 13.
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NH e-Court Survey on Law Office Software - 7/29
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 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 NH e-Court Project 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, which is now in year two of an estimated five-year rollout, seeks to increase efficiency, enhance accuracy, and improve service to the public.
For further information on the NH e-Court project please visit the court's project web page.
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NHBA Seeks Nominations for Paralegal 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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Brown Bag Discussions on Continuance Policy - 7/31, 8/7
The NH Superior Courts in Rockingham County and Hillsborough County - Northern District will host lunchtime discussions about the court's proposed uniform continuance policy. Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau has circulated a draft policy.
The Rockingham County discussion will take place at 12:15 p.m., Wednesay, July 31, at the courthouse in Brentwood. The Hillsborough - North discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Manchester courthouse.
If you can't make it to the lunch events but want to voice your concerns, email your comments to news@nhbar.org.
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Deb Rein, Mike Ruedig Pro Bono Golf Co-Chairs
Former marital master Deborah Rein and Mike Ruedig, of Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, are co-chairs of the 20th annual Quid Pro Bono Golf Tournament on Aug. 8. Sign up your team or as an individual now.
There's lots that's new this year:
If you don't already have a team, sign up anyway - we have single players who are looking to form teams. Female players are especially needed!
Read more about the special events at this year's event. Can't attend? Be a sponsor!
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Are You One of Tomorrow's Lawyers?
Reviewers wanted. Our book reviews page has a couple of interesting books on the future of the legal profession, plus books on practical aspects of law. Check out our list or suggest a book of your choice for a review.
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Suggested Reading
Employment Lawyers Reading the Updated Diagnostic Manual
Wall Street Journal reports that the DSM-5 has some employment lawyers concerned that the updated manual will affect disability issues in the workplace. Read more.
Aging Prisoners' Costs a 'National Epidemic'
USA Today looks at prison hospice and other impacts of America's aging prison population. Video and article. Read more.
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