October 1, 2014

In this Issue


The University of New Hampshire will host its 6th Annual Intercollegiate Mock Trial Invitational Tournament for undergraduates during the weekend of Oct. 25-26, at UNH's campus in Durham. The tournament needs attorneys willing to serve as judges, presiding over mock trial rounds and evaluating students' performances. Attorneys do not need to be sitting judges, active litigators, or familiar with college mock trial to participate. Judges will receive a brief training that will equip them for the task.

For each day, there will be one morning and one afternoon trial session. To sign up as a judge for one or more trial sessions, or should you have any questions, please contact Jacob Marvelley or Charles Putnam, 603-862-7041.



This year's Federal Practice Institute will be held from 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Rudman Courthouse in Concord.

Paul D. Clement, 43rd Solicitor General of the United States, will review current issues pending before the US Supreme Court. Honorable Andrew S. Hanen, US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, will discuss ethical issues lawyers frequently confront in litigation.

Please note: there are currently no spaces available, but filling out the registration form will put you on a wait list.



The Manchester Bar Association will hold its October meeting at the Derryfield Country Club on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Come for cocktails at 5:30 p.m., stay for dinner and discussions by members of the judiciary about the state's drug court and mental health court programs starting at 6:15 p.m.

Judges Kenneth Brown, John Emery and Gregory Michael will be the speakers and special guests.

The cost to attend is $40. Please mail/fax/email your registration and payment no later than Tuesday, Oct. 14, to: Brian D. Thomas, Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, PO Box 3701, Manchester, NH 03105-2701. Email to bthomas@sheehan.com.



Rose Gottemoeller
Rose Gottemoeller
The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Policy, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, will host the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Rose Gottemoeller, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, November 6.

As Under Secretary, Gottemoeller advises the Secretary on arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament. Her lecture will focus on national policy in addition to her experience as a negotiator.



The Catholic Lawyers Guild of NH invites all associated with the study and administration of justice to the celebration of the Red Mass 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7 at St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, followed by a dinner that includes recognition of Laurel Ann O'Connor, 2014 recipient of the St. Thomas More award. Reservation details at the Diocese of Manchester website.



➤ Offers in Compromise: Settling a Federal Income Tax Liability
Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
210 NHMCLE Minutes
This program is a nuts-and-bolts training on settling a federal income tax liability with an offer in compromise, open ONLY to volunteers of the New Hampshire Bar Association's Low-Income Taxpayer Project.
➤ Litigating Employment Cases
Friday, October 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
300 General NHMCLE Minutes & 60 Ethics/Professionalism Minutes
Learn strategies for a multitude of topics from experienced practitioners.
➤ Specialty Trusts & Specialty Trust Provisions for Your Revocable Trusts
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
300 General NHMCLE Minutes & 60 Ethics/Professionalism Minutes
This full-day program is a must for those who practice in Estate Planning. The highly respected panel of experienced trust and estates lawyers will discuss a menu of specialty trusts and specialty trust provisions for your revocable trusts.


The Secret Recordings of Carmen Segarra
This American Life's unprecedented look inside one of the most powerful, secretive institutions in the country, the Federal Reserve. Listen online.

Argentina Found in Contempt by N.Y. Bond Fight Judge
Bloomberg reports that Argentina was found in civil contempt of court by a U.S. judge as it prepares to shift control over payments of its restructured debt from New York to Buenos Aires. Read more.

Some of these news sites may limit access to subscribers or registered users. (Many sites allow free trial access limited to the number of pages viewed.) Also, the Bar Association does not endorse the sites providing these links; these are provided for your information only.



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