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 INFORMATION FROM THE BAR
2010 Dues - Complete Your Attorney Enrollment Online and Pay Your Fee with a Credit Card
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Lawyers Can Evaluate Non-Partisan Judges Now Through March 31
All Missouri Bar members in good standing can now evaluate those individual judges seeking retention on the bench this year under the state's non-partisan court plan by participating in the 2010 Judicail Performance Evaluation Survey. The results of the evaluation will be forwarded to the committees that will be reviewing the performance of these judges. Those committees will make their recommendations public on September 1, so that voters may cast an informed judicial ballot when they enter the voting booth on November 2. To evaluate judges serving your area, click here. You may access the survey through March 31. (FAQ)
Public Comment on Judges
Seeking Retention This Year
The Missouri Bar has established a website by which members of the public may offer comments regarding those individual judges seeking retention on the bench this year under the state's non-partisan court plan. The comments will be forwarded to the evaluation committees that will be reviewing the performance of these judges. Those committees will make their recommendations public on September 1, so that voters may cast an informed judicial ballot when they enter the voting booth on November 2. To offer a comment about one of the judges seeking retention, click here. You may comment on these judges through April 15.
 Anatomy of a Trial
The Missouri Bar and St. Louis University School of Law are sponsoring a public education series of programs. (more and registration)
Follow Legislative Developments of interest to Lawyers
The Missouri General Assembly is now in session.Read about and track bar drafted legislation and other bills of interest to lawyers. Identify your legislators and learn how to contact members of the General Assembly.
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
* Requirement for New Lawyers and Lawyers Reinstated to The Missouri Bar Also Amended
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Missouri Bar Lawyers Eligible for Special Savings at ABA TECHSHOW
Members of the Missouri Bar can get $350 off the standard registration fee for the upcoming ABA TECHSHOW on March 25-27 in Chicago, if you register by February 26. You must register under the event promoter option for discount. Your event promoter code is 1007.
After February 26, Missouri Bar members can still save up to $150 (off standard rate) using the event promoter option. (ABA Techshow)
 RESOURCES FOR LAWYERS
Missouri Bar members may click on the logo to log in for free legal research.
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.
Featured Resource
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New Online Job, Networking Resource Exclusively for Missouri Bar Members
I'ts like Facebook, but accessible only to Missouri Bar members. (More)
Missouri Bar Announces A New Member Benefit: Law Firm Merchant Account-Credit Card Processing for Attorneys
Correctly safeguard and separate client funds into trust and operating accounts. In addition, members save up to 25% off credit card processing fees. Trust your transactions to the only payment solution suggested by The Missouri Bar. Call 866-376-0950 or visit www.affiniscape.com/MoBar.
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)
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RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC
This resource explains 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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Law in Your Life - The Missouri Bar's Podcast for the Public
This week's topic is: Civics as a Valuable Educational Topic: How Public Education Can Use Civics Courses as a Way to Make Our Students Better Citizens
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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) |
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