http://webster.utahbar.org/news/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:43:44 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Volunteer to represent service members facing default judgment Attend a free CLE to find out more Service Member Volunteer Attorneys (SMAV) ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/the_utah_state_courts_want_you.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/the_utah_state_courts_want_you.html Announcement Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:43:44 -0700 http://www.utcourts.gov/media/news/]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/two_judicial_vacancies_posted.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/two_judicial_vacancies_posted.html Announcement Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:18:46 -0700 SECOND DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION SELECTION MEETING PLANNED Farmington, UT---The 2nd District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for March 16 at 9 a.m. to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy that resulted when Judge Rodney Page retired. The commission will meet at the Farmington Courthouse, 800 West State Street. The early portion of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Public comments are being accepted from 9:30 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a minimum of five candidates whose names will be forwarded to the Governor’s office to consider for appointment. The nominating commission does not take testimony on individual applicants. Individuals interested in appearing before the commission should contact the Administrative Office of the Courts at (801) 578-3800 to request an appointment. # # # http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/2nd_district_nominating_commis.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/2nd_district_nominating_commis.html Announcement Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:41:11 -0700 Salt Lake City, UT---The 4th District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for March 15 at 9 a.m. to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy that resulted when Judge Howard Maetani retired Jan. 1, 2010. The commission will meet at the Provo Courthouse, 125 North 100 West. The early portion of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Public comments are being accepted from 9:30 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/4th_district_nominating_commis.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/4th_district_nominating_commis.html Announcement Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:14:06 -0700 Comments are requested no later than March 26, 2010 Proposed Revisions Summary of Revisions Attached are the proposed amendments to the Local Rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Tenth Circuit (BAP). The proposed amendments are being circulated for public notice and comment. Also included for your review is a copy of a Summary of Revisions describing the major rule changes. There are no comments in the Summary regarding minor grammatical or stylistic changes. Written comments may be made to the BAP Clerk’s Office by mail, facsimile, or by e-mail at the addresses listed above. Comments may also be addressed to any of the Local Rules of Practice Committee members listed below.]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/request_for_comment_1.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/request_for_comment_1.html Announcement Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:36:04 -0700 Washington » President Barack Obama on Wednesday named Utahn Scott Matheson Jr. to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, elevating the former law school dean and son of a two-term governor to the appeals court covering Utah and five other states. If confirmed by the Senate, Matheson, 56, a former U.S. attorney for Utah, would take the seat vacated by another Utahn, Michael McConnell, who resigned to teach at Stanford University. http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/scott_matheson_named_to_10th_c.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/scott_matheson_named_to_10th_c.html In the News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:24:09 -0700 Orderville, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Orderville. The position will replace Judge Gerry H. Hoyt who is retiring effective June 2010. To be considered for the position, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Utah for at least three years, and have earned a high school diploma or GED. http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/orderville_justice_court_vacan.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/orderville_justice_court_vacan.html Announcement Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:17:04 -0700

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT STEPHEN W. OWENS Volunteer Legal Services Committee for Help in the Event of a Disaster The Utah State Bar is creating a committee of attorney and paralegal volunteers who would be available in the event of a major disaster to provide pro bono legal advice and services to low income individuals and small businesses on issues such as insurance coverage, landlord / tenant obligations, and business rights. The idea came from the problems that people had in collecting on their insurance policies after hurricane Katrina. We want to do all that we can to prepare in case Utah is hit by an earthquake or other disaster. We would like to set up a coordination committee in the coming weeks. The immediate purpose of the committee would be to recruit volunteer attorneys in every region of our state, create master plans and contingency plans, and to coordinate efforts with Bar Sections and regional bar associations. Thank you to Salt Lake City Attorney Ed Rutan for his pioneering efforts in creating a legal services plan in the event of a disaster. If you would like to volunteer to serve on this important coordinating committee, please contact Christy Abad at adminasst@utahbar.org by March 30, 2010.]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/ebulletin_for_march_2010.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/ebulletin_for_march_2010.html e.Bulletin Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:25:33 -0700 Salt Lake City, Utah—Applications are now being accepted for a vacancy on the 3rd District Court bench. The 3rd District includes Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. The position will replace Judge Stephen Roth who has been appointed to the Utah Court of Appeals. http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/third_district_judicial_vacanc.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/03/third_district_judicial_vacanc.html Announcement Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:47:47 -0700 Orderville, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Orderville. The position will replace Judge Gerry H. Hoyt who is retiring effective June 2010. To be considered for the position, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Utah for at least three years, and have earned a high school diploma or GED. ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/orderville_justice_court_judic.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/orderville_justice_court_judic.html Announcement Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:43:55 -0700 Salt Lake City, UT---The Court of Appeals Nominating Commission has selected seven nominees for a vacancy on the Court of Appeals bench. The position will replace Judge Russell Bench who retired Dec. 31, 2009. ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/nominees_announced_for_court_o_2.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/nominees_announced_for_court_o_2.html Announcement Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:56:10 -0700 Vernal, Utah—Applications are now being accepted for a vacancy on the 8th District Court bench. The 8th District includes Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties. The position will replace Judge A. Lynn Payne who has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2010. ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/eighth_district_judicial_vacan.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/eighth_district_judicial_vacan.html Announcement Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:26:18 -0700

MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT STEPHEN W. OWENS Free CLE for Underemployed Lawyers The Utah State Bar along and the Young Lawyers Division will co-sponsor a free workshop, “A New Lawyer ‘s Survival Guide” on Friday, April 9th for all unemployed and underemployed Utah lawyers. Given the current economic climate, the seminar will cover essential issues which will hopefully assist the unemployed lawyer to be more marketable. The seminar will focus on the art of networking, including a session planned to interact with volunteer practicing lawyers. This free CLE will also provide information on Utah job prospects, tips on opening your own practice, building a safety net in legal and practice management, and finding clients. Alternative practice areas such as contract work and limited representation will also be discussed. The workshop will be followed by “Lunch and Learn” brownbags, providing more details on the areas covered in the workshop. More information is available at http://www.utahbar.org/cle/events/new_lawyer_survival_guide.html. Thanks to Past-president Nate Alder for taking the lead in these efforts! --------------------------------------------------------- Februrary 2010 E-News Utah Law Day at the Legislature Spring Convention Judicial Vacancy J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Conference Notice of Electronic Balloting --------------------------------------------------------]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/ebulletin_for_february_2010.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/ebulletin_for_february_2010.html e.Bulletin Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:27:37 -0700 Salt Lake City, Utah—Applications are now being accepted for a vacancy on the Utah Supreme Court bench. The position will replace Justice Michael J. Wilkins who will retire effective May 15, 2010. ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/utah_supreme_court_judicial_va.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/02/utah_supreme_court_judicial_va.html Announcement Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:26:34 -0700 Letter from Bar President Stephen W. Owens Link to S.B. 109 -- Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court Appointment http://le.utah.gov/~2010/bills/sbillint/sb0109.htm Editorials Deseret News http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700007207/Keep-courts-independent.html ; Salt Lake Tribune http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_14335547 ; and Ogden Standard Examiner http://www.standard.net/topics/opinion/2010/02/08/our-view-no-need-court-change . ]]> http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/01/bar_commission_position_on_sb.html http://webster.utahbar.org/news/2010/01/bar_commission_position_on_sb.html Utah Bar President Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:31:23 -0700