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May 14, 2013
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WV Attorney General Seeking Attorneys
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney General is seeking attorneys, of varying levels of experience, to fill a number of litigation positions and help ensure that the State of West Virginia, State agencies, and other entities receive top-flight legal advice and representation. As the State's law firm, the Office of the Attorney General has a duty to the people of West Virginia to meet the highest professional standards, maintain a commitment to excellence, and zealously serve the public. To apply, please submit a brief cover letter, your resum�, salary requirements, a list of references, and any other information you believe would allow our Office to evaluate your application to the following email address: jobs@wvago.gov.
Lawyer Disciplinary Board Request for Comments: Settlement Agreement Committee
The Lawyer Disciplinary Board approved L.E.O 2013-01, concerning settlement agreements, at its April 26, 2013 meeting. Click here to view L.E.O. 2013-01 
West Virginia Supreme Court Rule 8 Amendments

The Court has proposed Amendments to Rule 8 governing, Cameras, Audio Equipment, and Media in the Courtroom. Comments must be filed in writing by May 31, 2013. Click here for the proposed rule. 

West Virginia Students Get Creative with the Constitution

Middle and high school students have used their creativity and knowledge to win a video contest about the U.S. Constitution sponsored by the State Bar and the Department of Education.
Upcoming Events
MAY 18, 2013

Mountain State Bar Annual Meeting 

Location:  The Mountaineer Conference Center in Beckley, WV.

About: Retiring professor Franklin D. Cleckley will be honored at the Saturday evening banquet.  

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MAY 31, 2013
WV Association of Administrative Law Judges Annual Meeting and Seminar
Location: Charleston Civic Center

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JUNE 5 & 6, 2013: 9:00am & 1:30pm
United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia CM/ECF training 
About:The Court is offering a two and one half (2 �) hour training course for attorneys and/or their support staff on the use of the CM/ECF filing system  
Location: 1st Floor Magistrate Judge Courtroom, Martinsburg, WV

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JUNE 6-7, 2013
2013 Annual WVPDS Conference

Sponsor: WV Public Defender Services    

Location: Glade Springs Resort and Conference Center, Daniels, WV

 Brochure on website: www.wvpds.org 

JUNE 13, 2013
WVCLE E-Discovery Seminar

Sponsor: WVCLE    

Location: WVU Medical Center - Charleston, WV 

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JUNE 18-19, 2013
Basic Mediation Annual Training Sessions

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar's ADR Committee   

Location: Flatwoods, WV 

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JUNE 21, 2013
WVCLE Essential Skills Seminar

Sponsor: WVCLE    

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia  

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JULY 9-11, 2013: Martinsburg - Holiday Inn
JULY 15-17:  Charleston - Embassy Suites
Court Improvement Program (CIP)

Sponsor: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia    

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JULY 10, 2013
Advanced Mediation Annual Training Sessions

Sponsor: The West Virginia State Bar's ADR Committee   

Location: Flatwoods, WV 

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August 15-17, 2013
127th Annual Meeting

Location: The Homestead
Sponsor: The West Virginia Bar Association

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