MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT V. LOWRY SNOW
Summer Convention - July 16-19, 2008 - Sun Valley, Idaho
Co-chairs, Victoria Kidman and Mark Baer, along with their committee have put together a Summer Convention program that promises enlightening CLE and entertaining family events. Our presenters are a diverse group of well-qualified individuals from our own Bar and around the country. Our Thursday keynote speaker is Monroe Freeman who was the recipient of the American Bar Association's highest award for professionalism and is recognized as "one of the most highly regarded constitutional lawyers." Also addressing us will be Steve Wozniak, Apple Computers Inc. co-founder who started a computer revolution that has yet to slow down. On a personal note, I always look forward to the Family Carnival - an opportunity to "kick back" with my colleagues and enjoy a good barbeque. This year, we will also take in a movie in the "Opera House" as a finale to our evening. Please make your plans now to join us in July for what will surely be a memorable time. View the program and accommodation arrangements at http://www.utahbar.org/cle/annualconvention/brochure.pdf
May 2008 E-News
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Electronic Filing of Briefs - The Utah Supreme Court has established a pilot program to require submission of electronic courtesy briefs to the Utah Supreme Court and the Utah Court of Appeals. Standing Order No. 8 is effective May 15, 2008. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Sue Willis, Deputy Court Clerk, Utah Supreme Court, (801) 578-3900. View Standing Order No. 8 at www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/urap/supctso.htm#8
Vote Early - Ballots will be mailed out to Bar members on May 30, 2008. Ballots must be received at the Utah State Bar's office by 5 p.m. on June 30, 2008 and will be counted on July 1, 2008. Running for President-elect are: Stephen W. Owens and Scott R. Sabey. Seeking to represent those in the Third District are: Su Chon, Laurie Gilliland, James D. Gilson, Lori W. Nelson, Margaret Plane, Rodney G. Snow and Rusty Vetter. Read the candidates’ statements at www.utahbar.org/elections/Welcome.html.
NEW Licensing Form - Watch for your licensing statements mailed in the coming weeks. To ensure proper delivery, please update your mailing address, if necessary, at www.myutahbar.org using your Casemaker login information. The licensing form has changed significantly. Please read and complete the licensing form carefully and completely. The licensing statements are due back by June 30, 2008. Online licensing will be available the first week in June.
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May CLE -
Annual Practice Updates:
May 6: Spring Corporate Counsel http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/annual_corporate_counsel.html
May 7: Labor & Employment http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/annual_labor_employment.html
May 13: Banking and Finance http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/annual_banking_finance.html
May 14: Business Law http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/annual_business.html
May 15: Real Property http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/annual_real_property.html
May 16: Family Law (also available via webcast) http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/annual_family_law.html
Additional offering for May:
May 6: Poverty Law Series: #1 http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/poverty_prt1.html
May 13: Teleseminar - How to Use Facebook to Advance your Legal Career http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/teleseminar_facebook.html
May 14: Mechanics of Trial, Session II http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/mechanics_trial.html
May 22: Nuts and Bolts Workshop: Criminal Law http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/nlcle_criminal_law.html
May/Jun edition of The Complete Lawyer: http://www.thecompletelawyer.com/volume4/issue3/index.php
Articles of note in this issue:
"I have a question or comment for the Bar President" - President@utahbar.org