January 11, 2013

Commission Selects Nominees for Jackson County Circuit Judge Vacancy
The Sixteenth Circuit Judicial Commission yesterday selected its panel of three nominees for the current circuit judge vacancy in Division 10 of the Jackson County Circuit Court. Twenty-one applicants were interviewed for the vacancy, which was created by the retirement of Judge Charles Atwell. The nominees are:

S. Margene Burnett	Patrick Campbell	Bryan Round

This week's cases and Supreme Court orders

Each week, The Missouri Bar provides links to all hand downs published on the Internet during the past seven days by the Supreme Court of Missouri and the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Missouri Bar has created pertinent headings and summaries for each case. This week includes 20 hand downs pertaining to:  

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News for Missouri Lawyers
Governor to Detail Legislative, Economic Priorities During 2013 State of the State Address on Jan. 28
Gov. Jay Nixon will detail his legislative and economic priorities during his State of the State Address to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, January 28. (Details) (Live Stream Link)

IRS Plans January 30 Tax Season Opening For 1040 Filers
The IRS announced the 2013 filing season will begin, for the vast majority of tax filers, on January 30. The agency needed some extra time to update forms, complete programming and test its processing systems following the tax changes approved by Congress on January 1. (More)

Applications Due by End of Day for Associate Circuit Judge Vacancy
The 22nd Circuit Judicial Commission will accept applications and questionnaires for the associate circuit vacancy in the St. Louis Circuit Court until 5 p.m. today. (More)

News at the Bar
Circuit Court of Jackson County Honoring Drug Court Innovator - James Nunnelly
The judges of the Circuit Court of Jackson County will honor former COMBAT administrator James Nunnelly for his contribution to the development of the Jackson County Drug Court during an event scheduled for this evening at the Penn Valley Community College Carter Art Center. (More)

Eastern District Appellate Court to Hold Docket in Hannibal
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District will hold court at Hannibal-LaGrange University on January 15, hearing oral arguments in cases appealed from the Audrain County Circuit Court, the City of St. Louis Circuit Court and the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. (More)

New Member Benefit: Easy Soft Offers Special 10% Discount on New Software Purchases
Easy Soft is offering Missouri Bar members a 10% discount on new purchases of its automated software solutions, including specialized programs for time & billing, trust account management, family law and real estate closings. Desktop and cloud versions are available. (Details)

End of Comment Period Approaching for Revamped Bankruptcy Forms
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has proposed the first modernization of bankruptcy forms in two decades. The public comment period for the revised forms ends on February 15. (Full Story)

Missouri Bar Member Discount Available for ABA TECHSHOW®, April 4 – 6
Technology has introduced a “new normal” for legal professionals, helping lawyers practice more effectively and efficiently with better client service. Learn and network with legal technology experts from across the country at this year’s TECHSHOW in Chicago. Use promoter code EP1323 to get a Missouri Bar member discount. The early-bird rate ends March 11.  (More) (Discount Registration Form)

Final Day to Apply for Southern District Deputy Clerk and Law Clerk Positions
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District is accepting applications for the positions of deputy clerk and rotating law clerk. The application deadline for both positions is today. (Deputy Clerk Application Requirements/Salary) (Law Clerk Application Requirements/Salary)

Equal Access to Justice
Is “Find New Opportunities to Give Back” on Your New Year’s Resolution List?
If you are looking for opportunities to apply your legal skills to help low-income individuals who need access to justice, search the Missouri Bar Pro Bono website to find organizations/entities that need you. (Missouri Bar Pro Bono Website)

Share Your 2012 Pro Bono Hours/Work – Your Example Encourages Others to Help
Voluntary pro bono reporting efforts hope to gather valuable information about the collective and individual efforts of Missouri lawyers to better recognize those who currently provide pro bono services and to inspire more lawyers to dedicate time and expertise for the public good. Lawyers can report pro bono hours for 2012 online. (Report Hours) (Eligibility for 2012 Pro Bono Wall of Fame)

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The Big Picture – issues and trends affecting the profession
Solutions for U.S. Indigent Defense Crisis in Gideon’s 50th Anniversary Year
Source: ABA Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defendants and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
To help address systemic failures in providing constitutionally required legal counsel for indigent defendants, states can implement reforms such as reducing the number of criminal cases through reclassification and diversion or implementing other important, low-cost changes, according to the new report. (National Indigent Defense Reform: The Solution is Multifaceted)

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Resource Reminder – available only through The Missouri Bar
Want More Work/Life Balance? MoBar Travel Committee Offers Four Cruises
Special 2-For-1 Cruise Fares/Free Airfare for October Getaway – Book by March 19
Go Next Travel and the Missouri Bar Travel Committee are offering four cruises in 2013 – a 7-Night Antebellum South river cruise in March, a 10-night Mediterranean and Greek Isles luxury cruise in May, a 10-day Alaskan cruise in July and a special offer 10-day luxury cruise with ports of call in Spain, France and Italy in October. (More)

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Purchase course materials from some of the most popular MoBarCLE programs held in 2012 at about half the original price. Quantities are limited. (View Discounted Course Materials/Order Today)

One Click to Complete 2013 Enrollment Process, Pay Dues Online
Lawyers can complete their 2013 enrollment process online, including the payment of enrollment fees using a credit card. A convenience fee does apply when using a credit card. The dues deadline is January 31. (Enrollment Fees Online)

Spotlight on an Upcoming MoBarCLE Program
The Next Step Series: Child Custody – Interactive Webinar on January 17
Go beyond the basic child custody agreement. Learn to address special circumstances and unique family situations including special needs of children and impaired parents. Navigate juvenile court including abuse and neglect cases and adoptions. Handle relocation and supervised visitation issues. (Details) (Register)

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Best of CLE Course Notes
Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Effective Depositions:  How to Ask Questions Effectively and What to Ask

Prepared by Matthew R. Fields, Butsch Simeri Fields LLC (10 pages). Originally presented at The Basics of Taking & Defending Effective Depositions on August 17, 2012.

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The Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Part 1 - Screening the Case
Telephone Seminar
Thursday, February 14, 2013
12:00 pm – 2:00 p.m. CT

The Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Part 2 – Understanding Insurance Issues & Coverage
Telephone Seminar
Thursday, March 7, 2013
12:00 pm – 2:00 p.m. CT

The Basics of Handling an Auto Accident Part 3 – Ethics, Mediation, & Hot Topics
Telephone Seminar
Thursday, April 11, 2013
12:00 pm – 2:00 p.m. CT

2.4 MCLE Hours for each program

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In Memoriam
December, 2012