Subject: July 2012 E-Brief
From: "DC BAR Ebrief" <[email-masked]>
To: "Robert Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:57:41 -0400

July 2012 E-Brief

Bar Offers Amendments to Selected Rules 
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors submitted a final report of the Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee to the D.C. Court of Appeals recommending amendments to certain rules and the adoption of a new rule. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/4670/0/1/

Bar Provides Court With Proposed Rules Changes
The D.C. Bar Board of Governors offered proposed changes to the Court's Rules Governing the Bar clarifying the contracting authority obligations of the disciplinary system and accounting for expenditures of funds. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/4669/0/2/

Legal Ethics Committee Releases Opinion 362
Ethics Opinion 362 addresses implications for lawyers who own, manage, retain, or work for discovery service vendors. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/4671/0/3/

Commission Holds Forum, Welcomes Comments on Judge’s Redesignation
The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission will host a public forum on July 10 and requests public comments by July 18 on Chief Judge Lee F. Satterfield’s reappointment. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/4672/0/4/

CLE Program Offers Six Interactive Skills Training Courses
Improve your legal skills by taking “Cybersleuth’s Guide to Effective Internet Research Strategies” on July 20 or another “how-to” class focusing on practice skills and strategies in July. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/4673/0/5/

Court Seeks Attorneys to Join Panel
The D.C. Court of Appeals is looking to appoint attorneys to its Criminal Justice Act Panel. Members must apply by August 3. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/4569/0/6/ 

Members Can Benefit From New Umbrella Coverage, New Career Listings
Be sure to take a look at the new personal umbrella policy to protect liability exposures, and view a new list of career opportunities. 
Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/165/0/7/

Do We Have Your Current Address? 
Please check your preferred address in the Bar's master records. D.C. Court rules require members to notify the Bar within 30 days of any change of address. Since the Bar also communicates with members electronically, please make sure your record has a current e–mail address. 
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Looking for professional development opportunities in a specific practice area? 
The D.C. Bar Sections and CLE Program have a variety of offerings in the weeks ahead. Read more http://info3.dcbar.org/t/149652/41248002/3494/0/8/ 
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