Did you know... one in four high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse. The severity of intimate partner violence is often greater in cases where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence.

NHBA President Jaye Rancourt is convening a work group to develop a program for New Hampshire schools to teach students about the problem of teen dating violence. She intends for the program to discuss how to identify signs of abuse in relationships and explain the legal consequences in New Hampshire of abusive behavior in a dating relationship.

The information developed will be available for lawyers participating in the Lawyer and Judge in Every School visits in May. Please contact Jaye directly if you are interested in participating. A meeting of the work group will be scheduled soon.

As part of its adoption of the new Rules of Civil Procedure, the Judicial Branch recently issued new alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rules for civil cases in Superior Court. Rule 170 is now principally covered by Rule 32 of the Superior Court Rules Applicable to Civil Actions. The rule eliminates the $50 per-party mediation fee and adds a $10 fee for all civil filings, among other things.

The new alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rules were adopted as part of a Supreme Court order on Sept. 24, along with the other changes related to the implementation of the new civil procedure rules.

The newly formed New Hampshire chapter of the Federalist Society will hold its inaugural mixer at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, at the offices of Hinckley Allen at 11 S. Main St., Suite 400, in Concord.

New Hampshire Supreme Court Associate Justice Robert J. Lynn will offer remarks. The society employs legal scholarship and sponsors debates with contrasting points of view to foster an understanding of the importance of the rule of law within the framework of the United States Constitution.

Those interested in attending the inaugural mixer may obtain further information by contacting Bryan Gould or (603) 224-7761.

The NH Supreme Court seeks applications to fill one position on the NH Board of Bar Examiners. The Board of Bar Examiners oversees all aspects of admission to the New Hampshire bar under Supreme Court Rule 42. The appointment is for a three-year term and is renewable.

Applicants must have been active members of the New Hampshire bar for at least five years, should be practicing lawyers skilled in legal analysis and writing, and have an interest in legal education and requirements for admission to the bar. Download the Bar Examiners application form from Court's website. Or request it from Sherry M. Hieber, (603) 224-8806. Applications are due by Nov 15.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NHWBA cordially invites all NH Bar members to a reception honoring cancer survivors. Join them for cocktails and dessert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the McLane Law Firm, 900 Elm St., Manchester.

Attendees are encouraged to invite co-workers who are cancer survivors to attend this event to help celebrate the courage of survivors and share their hope for a cure. To RSVP for this reception, please email NHWBA Executive Director Gretchen Pyles by Oct. 15. The NHWBA thanks the McLane Law Firm for sponsoring this event.

This essential NHBA·CLE program in Manchester will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. Developments in the Law offers a complete survey of important legal developments affecting New Hampshire practice and is a must for all practicing attorneys.

Learn more and register online. You can also register by mail, fax or phone. Call NHBA·CLE at 603-715-3279 for more information.

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