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21st Circuit Judicial Commission Run-Off Election Underway
Lawyers who reside in the 21st Judicial Circuit will have until December 12 to cast a vote for the next lawyer member of the commission. (Non-Partisan Court Plan Details)
Missouri Judicial Commission Electronic Elections
Study Finds: Missouri’s Public Defender System Overwhelmed, Warns That System Offers the Public the Dangerous Illusion of a Lawyer
A new study released last week concluded that the MSPD is confronting an overwhelming caseload crisis, one of the worst of its kind in the nation - a crisis so serious that it has pushed Missouri’s entire criminal justice system to the brink of collapse. “The severity of this crisis has been forecasted for years, by those closest to it, but next to nothing has been done. And now the situation is as urgent as it is dire.” (Assessment of MSPD – Final Report)
Amendments to Professionalism, Ethics and Malpractice Prevention Education Requirements of Supreme Rule 15
Annual Two Hour Professionalism, Ethics and Malpractice Prevention Education Requirement Replaces Three Hours Every Three Years Requirement
Supreme Court Rule 15.05(f) has been amended to establish an annual requirement of two hours of education in professionalism, ethics and malpractice prevention per year rather than the previous requirement of three hours every three years. The amendment would be effective for the current July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 reporting year.
Requirement for New Lawyers and Lawyers Reinstated to The Missouri Bar Also Amended
Rule 15.05(e) now requires lawyers admitted or reinstated to The Missouri Bar after June 30, 2009 to obtain two hours of professionalism, ethics and malpractice prevention education within 12 months of admission. Lawyers admitted or reinstated prior to July 1, 2009 are still required to obtain three hours of such credit within 12 months of admission.
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New Online Job, Networking Resource Exclusively for Missouri Bar Members
MoBarCircle is a professional online network that works like and interfaces with Facebook, but it is only accessible to Missouri Bar members. (More)
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Fastcase At-a-Glance
Fastcase is an easy to use, powerful legal research tool. Your comments and suggestions will ensure that it continues to meet the research needs of Missouri Bar members.
Two Free Fastcase Webinars – One Basic, Another Advanced - Available Every Month
Register for webinars offered every month and learn to use this powerful online legal research resource available free to Missouri lawyers. Advanced registration required. (More)
Find the resources you need to survive and thrive in these challenging times --from job openings to free MoBarCLE course material; from person-to-person help dealing with stress to opportunities for networking. (More)
Law Office Staff Can Sign Up to Receive The Legal Pad If you work for a law firm, be sure to read The Legal Pad, a blog full of resources and more from The Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral Service. (The Legal Pad)
The Missouri Bar has created a resource explaining the legal rights and responsibilities of Missourians who are having trouble paying their bills. It’s a must-read for anyone facing a financial crisis. (The Missouri Bar Money Guide)
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The Law in Your Life – Blog and Podcast for the Public
Today’s podcast discusses planning for nursing home expenses. |
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