Committee Wants Comments on Proposed Changes to Lawyer Advertising Rule The Missouri Bar Special Committee on Lawyer Advertising is soliciting input from the bar on a number of possible changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct related to lawyer advertising, as well as the possibility of establishing a Bar Committee to monitor compliance with the advertising rules. The committee wants to hear comments from members of the bar before a final recommendation is developed and submitted to the Board of Governors for review, consideration and possible action. The committee endorsed all of the changes suggested in the draft rules except the committee did not take a position for or against the suggested revision to Rule 4-7.2(j). Comments will be accepted until October 15. Draft Rule with Proposed Changes (PDF) (Word) Mail or Email Your Comments Members of Special Committee on Lawyer Advertising View All Comments Received Missouri Bar/Missouri Judicial Conference Annual Meeting  This year’s Missouri Bar/Missouri Judicial Conference Annual Meeting is set for September 17-19 at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City. This year’s theme, The Faces of Justice: Diverse Views, Voices and Vision, celebrates the value and strength of diversity within our state bar and profession. Check your mail for your meeting notice or check the meeting details out and register online.

Fastcase is now available! You may click on the logo to log in. 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.  Free Webinars in  September and October Spend the lunch hour learning the ins and outs of Fastcase. Free webinars will be conducted by Fastcase trainers in September and October. The webinars – 30 minutes of instruction, followed by 30 minutes for Q & A – are conveniently scheduled for 12 noon until 1 p.m. Central Time and offer 1.2 hours of MCLE credit. (More)  (Fastcase Tips) The Law in Your Life – Blog and Podcast for the Public Connecting news to knowledge….. Read headlines and stories from today’s news, then listen to an audio interview with a Missouri lawyer, explaining how the underlying legal issues affect your life. Today’s blog looks at benefits available to veterans and military personnel.

2008 Spring Risk Management "Mirror, Mirror . . . The Audit and You" Columbia on September 11 No two law firms can, or should, have the same practice management procedures. By using the knowledge and experience gained from going inside the firms who thought they were doing it right, you can learn how to be your own Risk Manager, and customize critical processes to the unique characteristics of your firm. (Details/Register) Advisory Committee Issues Formal Opinion on Collaborative Law The Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court of Missouri has issued Formal Opinion 124 addressing the question of whether it is ethically permissible for Missouri lawyers to engage in “collaborative law” practice.  (Formal Opinions, including Opinion 124) Missouri Bar Members Choose 2008-2009 Board of Governors, Young Lawyers' Section Council Missouri lawyers, voting in districts throughout the state, elected new members to the Board of Governors and to the Young Lawyers' Section Council. (Full Election Results) ESQ. Soundbyte Archives Now Available Have you ever wanted to listen to an ESQ. soundbyte that you weren't able to get to right away?  Now you can!  The soundbytes, along with short descriptions, are available on our new soundbyte archives page, and you may search for them by month or category.  (Archives) Announcing New Missouri Bar Program Ready to Tackle Disputes Between Lawyers The Lawyer-to-Lawyer Dispute Resolution Committee announces that volunteer facilitators have been appointed and have completed an orientation to assist with resolving disputes between lawyers. As of June 1, 2008, the program began accepting complaints for resolution. Lawyer to lawyer disputes damage the legal profession and can clients unnecessary anxiety, expense and delay solely as a result of personal issues arising between them. These disputes involve adversarial law firm or office sharing break ups, fee disputes between co-counsel, perceived or actual overzealous representation, or professional or personal disrespect or discourtesy. This new program helps resolve these issues through facilitation and binding arbitration in a private, confidential setting. For more details, click here.