January 4, 2013

Governor Appoints Five New Associate Circuit Judges
Gov. Jay Nixon earlier this week appointed associate circuit judges in five Missouri counties. The new judges include a prosecutor, a former prosecutor, a public defender, a private attorney and an assistant attorney general.

The new judges are:

Richard Scheibe, Warren County
Kenneth G. Clayton, Phelps County
Meryl L. Lange, Cass County
James A. Hackett, Hickory County
Elizabeth A. Bock, Douglas County

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 6 hand downs pertaining to:  

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News for Missouri Lawyers
Chief Justice’s State of the Judiciary Set for January 23
Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice Richard B. Teitelman will deliver his 2013 State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly on Wednesday, January 23. Judge Teitelman completes his two-year term as chief justice on July 1.

Governor’s Inauguration Set for January 14
State of Missouri offices in Cole County will be closed on Inauguration Day because of the activities scheduled in Jefferson City around the Capitol. (More)

News at the Bar
Commission Releases Demographics, Interview Date for Atwell Vacancy
The 16th Circuit Judicial Commission will interview all 21 applicants – seven women and 14 men – for the current vacancy on the Jackson County Circuit Court. Interviews will be held on January 10 and are open to the public. (List of Applicants)  (Interview Details)

Buy 2012 MoBarCLE Course Materials at Discounted Prices
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)

New Free Online Toolkit For Lawyers Who Work with Traumatized Youth
The ABA Center on Children and the Law released an online toolkit – including a checklist, flowchart and issues brief – to increase awareness about the exposure to violence and other traumatic events that often affect young people/clients in the juvenile and adult justice systems. (Details/Online Toolkit) 

Southern District Accepting Applications for Deputy Clerk and Law Clerk
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 next Friday, January 11.  (Deputy Clerk Application Requirements/Salary)  (Law Clerk Application Requirements/Salary)

Complete Your 2013 Enrollment Process – Pay Dues – Online
Complete your 2013 enrollment process online, including payment of 2013 bar dues using a credit card. A convenience fee does apply when using a credit card. The dues deadline is January 31. (Enrollment Fees Online)

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 – Encourage More 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)

Exploring the Legal Blog World
Check out the Legal Profession Blog, an ongoing look at the ethical issues, boundaries and some examples of lawyers gone astray. Contributing law professors keep this blog current with posts about cases from across the country. (Blog)

Tax help links

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IRS Practitioner Tax Center IRS Tax Information for Tax Professionals

Best of CLE Spotlight —recognizing outstanding leadership and dedication to MoBarCLE
Special thanks to Hon. Jerry W. Venters, who has generously contributed his time, talent and knowledge to help create excellent CLE programs and publications. His commitment to share his 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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News from Law Schools
Professors Hawley Recognized in Federalist Society Competition
Two Mizzou Law faculty members were selected as winners of the Federalist Society's national Young Legal Scholars Paper competition. Prof. Joshua Hawley was selected for his article on the Twelfth Amendment and Prof. Erin Morrow Hawley for her article on clear statement rules in jurisdictional statutes. (More)

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UMKC: Univ. of MO - Kansas City School of Law
Wash U.: Washington University School of Law
SLU: Saint Louis University School of Law

The Big Picture – issues and trends affecting the profession
Year-End Report on Judiciary Stresses Cost Containment
Source: Third Branch News
Focusing on efforts by the federal courts to contain costs, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has issued his "2012 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary." (Year-End Report on Judiciary Stresses Cost Containment)

The Missouri Bar Jobs for Missouri Lawyers
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Non-Partisan Court Plan Judicial Vacancy News & Information

• 16th Circuit Commission Releases Demographic, Interviewee, Meeting Information for Atwell Circuit Judge Vacancy in Kansas City
• Current Vacancies
  

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Resource Reminder – available only through The Missouri Bar
Need to Schedule a Deposition, Mediation, or Meeting in Mid-Missouri? Missouri Bar Conference Rooms Available Free to Members
Two conference rooms are available at no charge to bar members. Call 573-635-4128 to check availability and reserve a conference room.

Save the Dates: Key Missouri Bar Meetings/Conference in 2013

• Spring Committee Meetings – May 10
• Solo and Small Firm Conference – June 13-15
• Family Law Conference – August 1-3
• Missouri Bar/Judicial Conference Annual Meeting – September 18-20
• Fall Committee Meetings – November 22

Spotlight on an Upcoming MoBarCLE Program
How to Series: Workers’ Compensation Telephone Seminar, January 9
This is a must-attend CLE for the beginner and a great primer for the Annual Workers’ Compensation Institute. Attorneys who represent claimants and insurance companies will guide you through the basics of Missouri’s Workers’ Compensation Law and take you step-by-step through the process, from the date of injury to final resolution. (Details/Registration)

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In Memoriam
December, 2012