Cheshire County has been moved up and Strafford has been moved back since an earlier schedule released by the court.

The court has also scheduled "brown bag" discussions where Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau will answer questions about the transition to the call center.

Call Center Go Live Dates Call Center Go Live Dates Rockingham Oct. 24 Belknap and Merrimack Nov. 7 Cheshire and Hills North Nov. 21 Coos and Grafton Dec. 5 Strafford and Sullivan Dec. 18

Brown Bag Meeting Dates County Date Time Belknap Oct. 30 12:30 p.m. Merrimack Oct. 31 noon Hills North Nov. 6 12:15 p.m. Coos Nov. 20 10 a.m. Grafton Nov. 20 1:30 p.m. Cheshire Dec. 11 10 a.m. Sullivan Dec. 11 1 p.m.

The December issue of NH Bar News will feature a special section on business law and business litigation. We are looking for articles pertaining to developments in the law, practical tips for attorneys, or other timely topics. Articles should be directed at a general legal audience and be between 800 and 1,000 words. Please submit your ideas to managing editor Kristen Senz no later than Nov. 8. Completed articles are due Nov. 22.

PROSECUTORS & CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS: The January issue of Bar News will feature criminal law. Would you like to write an article? Care to suggest a topic you think we should cover? Email Kristen Senz.

The NH Supreme Court seeks applications to fill one position on the NH Board of Bar Examiners. The New Hampshire 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, with 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, general counsel for the Board of Bar Examiners, at shieber@nhoba.org or by calling (603) 224-8806. Application deadline is Nov 15.

The New England Committee on Fathering seeks an attorney board member. Transactional/nonprofit experience desired. This is a unique volunteer opportunity to work with a multi-state committee representing New Hampshire.

The New England Committee on Fathering works with disadvantaged fathers, including teens as young as 14, fathers who are or have been incarcerated and want to reestablish or maintain ties with their children, and grandfathers who have assumed the fathering role. The work of committee supports literacy efforts, parenting skills, and access to justice for disadvantaged fathers.

Please contact Dr. Elaine Holden if you are interested.

NHBA President Jaye Rancourt is convening a work group to develop an informational program for New Hampshire schools, to teach students about the problem of teen dating violence. The program will 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.

Help the public and have a good time doing it - Lawline, the Bar's telephone advice line, takes place on the second Wednesday of each month. Host firms or volunteers are needed for Dec. 11 and Jan. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Three to five attorneys answer calls and provide general advice from their homes or offices, with calls forwarded from our toll-free line. The Bar Association picks up the tab for pizza or sandwiches. Please contact Lisha Brosseau to find out more.

Learn more about the work of New Hampshire's civil legal services agencies and the Campaign for Legal Services at a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tues., Oct. 29 at the Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market St. The campaign supports NH Legal Assistance, Legal Advice and Referral Center, and the NH Bar's Pro Bono Referral Program.

This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to churley@nhla.org or by calling 206-2228.

Cost of Right-to-Know to Be Studied
Attorney General's office would like to recoup costs associated with fulfilling requests. The Nashua Telegraph reports. Read more.

Lawyer's Open Letter to Law Schools
Myshingle.com blogger writes an open letter to law schools on how new grads need to be prepared to work for solos and small firms. Read more.

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