E-filing Two Weeks Away: Are You Ready?

As of April 1, 2013 you will ONLY be able to electronically file your civil case in Greene County. To help ease that transition, we are dedicating a portion of our time at next week's SMBA lunch for a Q & A on Greene County e-filing. Also, there is only one online training session remaining before the April 1 deadline. Click here for more information on training.

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March SMBA Lunch: Intellectual Property AND E-filing Q & A with Judge Cordonnier and Steve Helms
March 20, 2013, 11:45, The Tower Club

Our next monthly lunch program is Intellectual Property Law for the Non IP Lawyer, presented by Eugene Han. There will also be ample opportunity for you to ask your questions about e-filing which will be implemented in Greene County on the first of April.

Register here or call the SMBA office 417 831-2783.

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Letter from the Presiding Judge on eFiling

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eFiling FAQs: Case/document Returns

When a document, pleading, or case is submitted through the eFiling portal, some of the reasons that a submission may be returned are:

• No signature on document
• Wrong case number or style
• Document is unreadable
• Document is incomplete or incorrect
• No judgment for garnishment request
• Missing or insufficient fees

Any declined submission will specifically state why it was returned. Click here for answers to more FAQs.

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Rush Investiture Rescheduled: Invitation to all SMBA members

The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri requests the pleasure of your company at the Investiture Ceremony of David P. Rush to the Court, Friday, April 5, 2013, 2:00, Missouri State University, Plaster Student Union Theatre. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 27th to Paige Wymore-Wynn at 816-512-5075, or paige_wymore-wynn@mow.uscourts.gov.

Parking is available in lots 22 and 24 (south of Grand and the football stadium), and in lot 38 (Bear Park South) and lot 43 (Bear Park North). Shuttles continuously run from lots 38 and 43 for those who do not wish to walk. Attendees who park in these lots should take the GREEN shuttle, to the Student Union.