The latest issue of Bar News, arriving at a mailbox near you this week, includes an article on various options for doing contract legal work for the state and federal government. Can't wait? Read it now: Government Work Outlook for NH Lawyers.

February Bar News also features tax law practice section articles and advice from the Ethics Committee. See the menu of articles.

The NH Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules has announced that there will be a public information session on the proposed New Hampshire Circuit Court-District Division Small Claims Electronic Filing Pilot Rules on Friday, March 14.

Announcing the recipients of the Pro Bono Referral Program's Pro Bono Service awards...Attorneys from different parts of the state, from a variety of practice settings, will be recognized at the Honors & Awards Luncheon at Midyear Meeting on March 7. The honorees were selected for outstanding recent service to the program; also honored are "Rising Stars" - newer members of the profession who have "hit the ground running" with Pro Bono service.

Pro Bono Distinguished Service		Pro Bono Rising Stars
Quentin J. Blaine Maria P. Gavin James R. Laffan Dawn E. Worsley	Robert M. Shepard Dennis J. Thivierge Michael E. Chubrich Sarah E. Lavoie	Molly M. Lynch Rory J. Parnell

Attend two CLEs (4.0 NHMCLE total) or at least one CLE and the Honors & Awards luncheon is included at "That's Incredible" pricing, made possible by financial assistance from the NHMCLE Board. Lunch-only tickets are $32. For convenience, register using the online Midyear Meeting registration form NOW.

Gender Equality Breakfast, featuring Gov. Maggie Hassan, is at capacity. Don't wait to sign up for the other Midyear Meeting Events.

The NH Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules' annual report, released Jan. 31, contains a number of proposed new or amended rules governing all aspects of the courts. Comments are sought by the Court on these proposals, being recommended to the Court for adoption, by March 19.

An original and seven copies of all comments shall be filed if submitted by mail. Comments may also be emailed to rulescomment@courts.state.nh.us

Judge Landya McCafferty

The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire invites you to attend the investiture ceremony of Landya B. McCafferty as US District Court Judge.

Where:	Warren B. Rudman United States Courthouse 55 Pleasant St., Concord, NH
When:	Friday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. RSVP to gail_adams@nhd.uscourts.gov or (603) 225-1493.

The All-or-Nothing Marriage. Are marriages better or worse today?
Here's one take from Northwestern University professor Eli Finkel, writing for the New York Times. Read more.

Something else to worry about: Snooping On Your Movement With Your Cellphone
Forbes reports on how easy it is for others to snoop on your cell phone. Read more.

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