MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT V. LOWRY SNOW
The Need for and Fair and Impartial Judiciary
The Bar has emphasized in the media the need for a fair and impartial judiciary and has expressed concerns over attempts to interfere with judicial decision making. To read our op-ed article in the Salt Lake Tribune visit: http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_8465405
March 2008 E-News
* Spring Convention
* Wills for Heroes
* New CLE Seminar
* Rates Cut for Comprehensive Liability Coverage
1. SPRING CONVENTION - Space is still available for 'at the door' registrations for the Spring Convention in St. George March 13th - 15th. Take a winter break (perhaps get in some golf), and discuss with knowledgeable practitioners the issues facing our Bar and profession. The Spring Convention is approved for 9 hours of CLE credit, including up to 2 hours Ethics credit. A detailed brochure and registration information are available online at www.utahbar.org/cle.
2. WILLS FOR HEROES - The Young Lawyers Division program that helps emergency first responders and their families will be provided March 14th at the St. George police station, 265 N. 200 E. from 2 to 5 PM. Utah attorneys will meet with the police officers to create free wills, living wills and other estate planning documents. For more information, visit: http://www.utahbar.org/sections/yld/willsforheroes/Welcome.html
3. NEW CLE SEMINAR - "The Mechanics of Trial", featuring Frank Carney. Six sessions will be held on the basics of trial practice from the pre-trial conference through post-trial motions. To access the full agenda of sessions click here: http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/mechanics_trial.html.
4. RATES CUT for Comprehensive Liability Coverage - Marsh is announcing that they are lowering rates effective immediately. The plan is by Liberty Insurance and includes premium discounts as much as 30 percent, new lower rates, and a Hot Line staffed round the clock. When you submit your one-page online premium estimation form, you can expect to hear back in about 2 days. More information and free, non-binding quotes are available here.
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