August e.Bulletin
Upcoming Conventions and CLE Opportunities
Casemaker Updates!
2006 Budget Available
10th Circuit Seeks Comments on Proposed Rules
Utah State Law Library Document Delivery Service
Archive of Web Sites Available
Member Benefit Highlight – Global Fraud Solutions
Upcoming Conventions and CLE Opportunities
As MCLE compliance draws near so does the Fall CLE calendar making it a good time to look ahead at the CLE and convention opportunities for the coming year. To see the full CLE calendar check out: www.utahbar.org/cle/Welcome.html. To learn more about the Fall Forum (November 11, 2005), the Spring Convention (March 9-11, 2006) and the Annual Convention in Newport Beach (July 12-15, 2006), check out: www.utahbar.org/cle/bar_meetings.html#f2.
Casemaker Updates!
In July, the Colorado Library went live on the Casemaker system. This adds another 10th Circuit state to the system along with its case law and statutes. Check out the new library contents by logging in at www.utahbar.org/casemaker/Welcome.html. You will need to have an e-mail address on record with the Bar to access the system. Recently two more states, West Virginia and Kentucky, signed into the Casemaker Consortium. This brings the total number of participating states to 22. If you have questions about the Casemaker service, please contact the Bar at onlineservices@utahbar.org.
2006 Budget Available
At the July Meeting of the Bar Commission the 2006 budget was adopted. A copy of the budget in pdf format is available at www.utahbar.org/documents/2006_Fiscal_Budget_Proposed.pdf. If you would like a printed copy mailed to you, please contact John Baldwin at director@utahbar.org or call (801) 297-7028.
10th Circuit Seeks Comments on Proposed Rules
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking comment on a number of proposed rule changes. Changes include increasing the number of copies that must be provided, adopting required electronic filing language and the like. If interested, please contact the Clerk of the Court (Patrick J. Fisher, Jr. at 303-844-3157) or electronically access www.ca10.uscourts.gov to review the proposed revisions and submit comments on line.
Utah State Law Library Document Delivery Service
Did you know that the Utah State Law Library offers a document delivery service? Library staff will copy and fax or mail cases, law reviews, Utah appellate briefs and other library materials to attorneys throughout the state. For more information about this service and fees, see their website at www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/info.asp#delivery, or call them at 801-238-7990.
Archive of Web Sites Available
The Internet Archive (www.archive.org) provides an extensive library of web sites for research purposes. As well, it has a “Way Back Machine” that allows you to view historical web sites from the past. A recent New York Times article made reference to the fact the historical archive has been used for discovery purposes, allowing litigants to obtain past copies of web sites. This site can serve as a useful research resource for lawyers.
Member Benefit Highlight – Global Fraud Solutions
With the increasing threat of identity theft, the Bar has added a tool to help lawyers protect and monitor their own identities. Global Fraud Solutions offers CasePlanner, an Identity Theft Risk Management & Resolution Software for Consumers. To find out more about his offer check the Member Benefits web site at: www.utahbar.org/members/member_benefits.html#Technology.