November 9, 2012 The Message: Keep Politics Out of Our Courts Voters Defeat Amendment 3 by More Than Three-to-One Margin Voters dealt Amendment 3 an overwhelming defeat at the polls on Tuesday. “Missourians have now spoken loudly and clearly that attempts to overturn our nonpartisan court plan are simply not welcome,” said Skip Walther, Missourians for Fair and Impartial Courts Committee (MFICC) Treasurer and former Missouri Bar President.  (MFICC Release) (Thank You MFICC Coalition Supporters) (Columbia Tribune Column by Skip Walther)

Thank You, Veterans!

More Than Half of the 25 Committees/Sections Meeting Next Friday Offer Free CLE
Missouri Bar President Patrick Starke Speaking at Lunch
Twenty-five Missouri Bar committees/sections and the Board of Governors will meet at the Fall Committee Meetings next Friday – 15 committees offer free CLE. Missouri Bar members can register and attend at no cost and committee/section membership is not required. Avoid long lines, preregister. (Pre-Register Online) (Fall Committee Meeting Website) (Committee Agendas/CLE Offerings)

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 10 hand downs pertaining to:  

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News for Missouri Lawyers
22nd Judicial Commission Announces Nominees for Circuit Vacancy
The Twenty-Second Circuit Judicial Commission announced its panel of nominees to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Lisa S. Van Amburg to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. The three nominees are Judge Paula Perkins Bryant, Judge Elizabeth Byrne Hogan and Commissioner James E. Sullivan. (More)

Paula Perkins Bryant	Elizabeth Byrne Hogan	James E. Sullivan

Gov. Nixon Names McGraugh Associate Circuit Judge for St. Louis City
Gov. Jay Nixon this week announced the appointment of Christopher E. McGraugh as an associate circuit judge on the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit. He will fill a vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Michael F. Stelzer as circuit judge. (More)

ESQ. Soundbyte
As Veterans Day Nears, Video Honors Clerk Who Made General
(Video) (News Release)

News at the Bar
Missouri Citizens Retain All Non-Partisan Judges, Elect Judges in 37 Circuits
All 51 non-partisan system judges were retained by voters on Tuesday and 49 judges were elected in 37 circuits. (Results for Non-Partisan Judges)  (Results for Elected Judges) (Judicial Performance Evaluations)

Missouri Bar Foundation Launches New Website
Missouri lawyers can learn more about the work of the Missouri Bar Foundation and how to support its mission by visiting the Foundation's new website. (New Missouri Bar Foundation Website) (Law Day Ad)

Fee Dispute Resolution Program Seeks Volunteer Mediators/Arbitrators
The Missouri Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program is looking for a few new volunteer mediators and arbitrators to assist with resolving legal fee disputes between attorneys and clients in St Louis. Applications are due by November 14. (Program Information) (PDF Application) (Online Application)

National Search Underway for Administrator of KC Municipal Court
Kansas City is conducting a national search for an experienced, service-oriented, innovative, and politically astute court professional to serve as their next Administrator of the Municipal Court. (Details)

Equal Access
Looking for Pro Bono Opportunities? Use Missouri Bar’s Pro Bono Website to Connect with Organizations Serving Those in Need
Lawyers can visit the MoBar Pro Bono website to search for pro bono opportunities by legal area, geographic location, or by organization name and make a connection with an entity or organization that can benefit from legal help. (Visit Website)

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 Jack T. Bangert, 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)

Newsmakers & Movemakers
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News from Law Schools
Remembering Professor Pat Randolph
A “Celebration of Life” in honor of longtime UMKC Professor Pat Randolph is scheduled for November 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at UMKC School of Law. Professor Randolph passed away October 12 after a long battle with prostate cancer. (Details)

MU: Univ. of MO School of Law
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
ABA Thanks Nation’s Lawyers for Election Service
As President Johnson said, “We preach the virtues of democracy abroad. We must practice its duties here at home. Voting is the first duty of democracy.” Lawyers and the ABA are proud to protect the right to vote so that citizens can perform their civic duty in exercising the greatest public trust. (More)

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

• 22nd Circuit Commission Announces Nominees for Van Amburg Circuit Judge Vacancy
  
• Gov. Nixon Names McGraugh as New Associate Circuit Judge for St. Louis City
• Current Vacancies
  

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Letters to the Editor
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Resource Reminder – available only through The Missouri Bar
Great Deal on MoBarCLE Gets Better for the Holidays, 15% Off 2013 Season Passes
Thinking about a gift for a lawyer on your holiday list? MoBarCLE is offering a 15% discount on 2013 Season Passes. You must purchase by December 19. And if you already have a pass that expires in 2013 – that pass is still good and your renewal will not start until the current pass expires. (Details)

Holidays Can Put Pressure on Recovery, MOLAP Offers Confidential Help
Holiday parties and gatherings can be especially difficult when you are already struggling with substance abuse. Missouri Lawyers Assistance Program (MOLAP) offers Missouri Bar members, their families and law students 24/7 access to confidential counseling at no cost. Call MOLAP at 1-800-688-7859.

Spotlight on an Upcoming MoBarCLE Program
Recognizing, Representing and Assisting the Demented Client, November 13
During this telephone seminar, our faculty will discuss three scenarios from start to finish that involve a mildly impaired client, a moderately impaired client, and the severely impaired client and offer important solutions that can help the client through each stage. (Details/Registration)

Next week's MoBarCLE programs

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Best of CLE Course Notes
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MoBarCLE publications for your library
Guidebook—Environmental Issues and Federal Regulations Affecting Real Estate (2011)
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Deskbook — Elder Law (2nd ed. 2010)
View Excerpt from Chapter 5 - "Medicare and Supplemental Health Insurance" (PDF Format - 15 pages)
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In Memoriam
October, 2012