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News for Missouri Lawyers
6th Circuit Judicial Commission Seeks Applicants for Vacancies in Platte County
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Commission is accepting applications for two associate circuit judge positions of the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Platte County), to fill the vacancies created by the impending retirement of the Honorable Daniel M. Czamanske; and the appointment of the Honorable Gary D. Witt to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. (More)
ABA Amicus Brief Supports Supreme Court Guidance on Work-Product Doctrine
The ABA is urging the Supreme Court to grant cert for Textron v. U.S. and provide guidance on the scope of the work product doctrine protecting confidentiality of materials lawyers prepare in anticipation of client litigation. The association asserts a conflict in the federal appeals court rulings. (More)
Drug Court Graduates Explain How the Program Saved Them
Drug courts are saving Missouri taxpayers money by providing treatment instead of jail time for addicts. But more important than the money they save are the lives that are salvaged and the families and communities that benefit from the programs. Click here for Brent Martin’s interviews of several drug court graduates.
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 With your clients producing thousands of promotional pieces, sharing information on the web, or using photographs or illustrations for ads, lawyers need to know more about copyright law. Joining us today is attorney Annette Heller, who will share the do's and don'ts of copyright and why Missouri attorneys should care. (3-Minute Soundbyte - 3.2 mb; 4:43 min.) (Full Interview Soundbyte - 15.3 MB; 22:25 min.)
News at the Bar
Report Finds Women Unequally Represented in Federal and State Judgeships
Missouri Tied for 24th in Female Federal Judgeships, 40th in State Judgeships
The unequal representation of women on the bench still persists, according to a report released last week by the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society. The report noted that although women are entering the legal profession in almost the same numbers as men, a gender gap persists. (More)
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to Sit at Truman State
On Wednesday, February 17, Chief Judge Thomas H. Newton and Judges Joseph M. Elllis and Cynthia L. Martin will hear oral arguments at Truman State. Judge Newton explains that hearing arguments outside of Kansas City helps the public better understand how the court functions. (More)
Several Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Changes Took Effect in December
The ABA Section of Litigation put together a helpful outline on the immediate and practical implications of the changes. (More)
Learn How Technology Can Help Your Practice Thrive at ABA TECHSHOW
$150 Discount for Missouri Bar Members
 With three days of unparalleled CLE on how technology is changing the way the legal profession operates, the ABA TECHSHOW offers content for lawyers, paralegals, firm administrators, IT managers, and legal assistants, novices and experts alike. Additional $200 early-bird discount is available until February 19. Use the MoBar "event promoter code" (EP1007). (ABA Techshow)
Tax help links
IRS Marks EITC Awareness Day; Highlights Expanded Tax Credit
An expanded Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) means larger families will qualify for a larger credit, offering greater relief for people who struggled through difficult financial times last year. (More)
Equal Access to Justice
Mark Your Calendars, or Better Yet, Buy Your Tickets for “Justice for All” Ball
Annual Legal Services Benefit Event Set for February 27
 Celebrate the wonderful work of Legal Service of Eastern Missouri at the 20th Annual “Justice for All” Ball scheduled for February 27. The annual soiree includes dinner, a silent auction and dancing to the music of the legendary Soulard Blues Band. Tickets are on sale now. (More)
Best of CLE Spotlight—recognizing outstanding leadership and dedication to MoBarCLE
 Special thanks to Sara Rittman for her leadership and enthusiastic dedication to MoBarCLE. Sara has generously contributed her time, talent and knowledge to help create excellent CLE programs and publications. Her commitment to share her expertise with colleagues is an integral part of MoBarCLE’s ongoing effort to educate Missouri lawyers and ultimately to enhance the quality of legal services to the public. (Read More)
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In his State of the Judiciary address, Chief Justice William Ray Price Jr. discussed three critical areas that affect the courts and all Missourians: the state’s financial shortfall and its effects on the courts; rethinking sentencing strategies for nonviolent offenders; and how the Non-Partisan Court Plan helps keep our courts fair and impartial. (
