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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. Please RSVP by Feb. 14 to gail_adams@nhd.uscourts.gov or (603) 225-1493. |
Interested in meeting other lawyers from around the state? Interested in the governance of the Bar Association? Consider running for the NHBA Board of Governors. Petitions are being accepted for the following positions that will open for the Association year beginning in June 2014. Vice President Governor at Large (two vacancies; three-year terms) County governors (two-year terms, except as noted) representing: · Belknap · Carroll · Cheshire (special election to complete one-year term) · Hillsborough North · Hillsborough South · Strafford · Sullivan Association delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (two-year term) The deadline for petitions is March 1. The election, by online ballot, takes place in April. Download the NHBA Board Nomination Petition. |
Who's your judge? A chart showing updated assignments for Circuit Court judges and referees, including six newly sworn-in judges, is now available on the NH Bar Association website. |
 The NHBA Midyear Meeting presents the perfect opportunity to reunite with fellow alumni of your law school. So far, these attorneys have agreed to coordinate events for their law school. Details on where and when are in the works: If you are interested in organizing a dinner for alumni from your law school, please contact Denice DeStefano.
Midyear Meeting Pricing Deadline - 2/7 Learn more about the 2014 Midyear Meeting - details on the CLEs and great pricing available through Feb. 7. |
 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 the court at rulescomment@courts.state.nh.us.
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 The NHBA Pro Bono Referral Program is posting new cases weekly on the NH Bar Association website. Click on the Pro Bono icon or "word cloud" on the home page, www.nhbar.org. If you don't see a case listed in your geographic or practice area, just contact Margaret Gilsenberg to find out about additional opportunities. |
NH Bar News will feature a special section on estate planning, elder law and probate in March. If you are interested in contributing an article, please contact managing editor Kristen Senz by Feb. 10. Article deadline is Feb. 24.
Bar News is the official publication of the New Hampshire Bar Association and is a member benefit. If you have comments on how Bar News does or does not benefit you, we would like to know. Please drop us a line at news@nhbar.org. Also, feel free to contact us about article ideas or topics we should cover.
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To complete federal funding reports, Pro Bono urgently needs attorneys to submit their Pro Bono case disposition reports. These were sent out via email a few weeks ago. If you have not yet done so, kindly return yours right away. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Carolann Wooding. Thank you for your volunteer efforts.
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 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 Feb. 12 and May 14, 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.
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 Man Executed While His Appeal Was Pending in Court Did Missouri officials breach their ethical duties by proceeding with an execution before the denial of the final stay request? Read more in The Atlantic. ABA Legislative Action AlertUrge Congress to Reject Burdensome Tax Proposal that Adversely Affects Many Lawyers and Law Firms. Read more. Exonerations 2005 - 2013: The Bars of Justice Exoneration trends in the US are outlined in an informative infographic produced by the National Registry of Exonerations. View the infographic. |
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The NH Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules is holding a public information session on the proposed 
