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Now is the time to join one of our 19 practice-specific Sections. Members of Sections have access to Lexology’s daily personalized newsletter, discounted registration fees for Section CLE, and more. […] The post Join a Practice Section for $15 appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
Travel with CLE Abroad and The Mississippi Bar May 12-20, 2027, and earn education credits! A Taste of Portugal will visit Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and the Douro Valley while engaging […] The post Registration Open for Portugal Trip – May 2027 appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
State Bar Seizes Records of Tustin Man’s Illegal Immigration Law Practice Unauthorized Practice of Law Consumer Protection Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 08/13/2026 - 09:33 Thu, Aug 13, 2026, All day The State Bar of California announced today the seizure of the unauthorized law practice of John Minnella of Tustin, following an investigation sparked by a Mexican immigrant who paid Minnella thousands of dollars for immigration legal services that were never delivered. A State Bar investigation began in 2024 after Minnella’s former client filed a complaint alleging that in 2011, he hired Minnella, after…
Genna Tlustos is the assistant editor of the Journal of The Missouri Bar. Living in a rural area has many benefits — avoiding traffic, the lower cost of living, having a close-knit community, and seeing the direct impacts of your work. But in Missouri, one major drawback may be finding access to legal services. And for the lawyers working in rural areas, the pressure to fill those gaps can be demanding and challenging. Assessing rural practice in Missouri The Missouri Bar’s Special Committee on Rural Practice is researching the state of rural practice in Missouri, including examining barriers…
Gregory M. Goodwin, T.J. Matthes, and Tracy Spradlin will receive this year’s Lon O. Hocker Awards for their commendable work as trial lawyers.
The Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is expanding its outreach to attorneys in neighboring states and is particularly interested in connecting with Vermont attorneys who are also licensed to practice in Massachusetts. CPCS contracts with private attorneys throughout Massachusetts to provide representation to individuals who cannot afford counsel. For dual-licensed attorneys, CPCS private…
PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 11, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Lance Talakai to serve as a judge in the Third District Juvenile Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Johnson. “Lance has spent his career serving people at some of the most consequential moments of their […]
This just in from the Judiciary: UPDATE – August 11, 2026: The software update to the Vermont Digital Evidence Portal (VDEP) scheduled for tonight, August 11, has been postponed. No maintenance will occur tonight, and VDEP will remain available as usual. The Vermont Judiciary expects to receive potential new dates for the update soon and…
PRESS RELEASE SUN VALLEY, Idaho (August 7, 2026) — Against the backdrop of its 95th Anniversary Summer Convention, the Utah State Bar celebrated nearly a century of service to Utah’s legal profession by recognizing exceptional lawyers, judges, volunteers and leaders whose dedication has strengthened the justice system and the communities it serves. This year’s convention […]
The Utah State Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention is off to an exceptional start in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together more than 250 attorneys. The convention officially began Wednesday evening with a vibrant opening reception of nearly 600 people on the Sun Valley Lodge Terrace, where colleagues and friends reunited over a catered dinner […]
State Bar Submits Letter to Supreme Court with Update on February 2025 CA Bar Exam Internal Investigation Board of Trustees Bar Exam Cheryl.Cheng@c… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 14:35 Wed, Aug 5, 2026, All day During closed session on August 4, 2026, the State Bar Board of Trustees approved the submission of a letter to the California Supreme Court that provides an update on the privileged independent internal investigation into the issues relating to the February 2025 California Bar Exam, which the Board initially directed in March 2025. The letter explains that the Board paused the investigation in…
Lawyers spend a lot of time crafting engagement agreements. A good engagement agreement identifies the client, defines the work, explains fees, and sets expectations. But what about the matters you do not take? Those can create risk too. If someone believes you are representing them, or believes you are protecting their legal rights, a short intake call can become the... The post Put It in Writing: Why Non-Engagement Letters Belong in Your Intake Process first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Learn how to ethically investigate claims and parties using public records, databases and archives, social media, and other open-source intelligence resources.
Misha Carter has opened The Carter Law Firm, a personal injury and employment law practice. Carter earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her law degree from Elon University School of Law. She is a 2024 NCAJ NEXT fellow and is a member of NCAJ’s Auto Torts and Premises […]
July 9, 2026 — A. Kelly Sessoms III of Pascagoula has been sworn in as the 121st President of The Mississippi Bar. Chief Justice Michael Randolph administered the oath of […] The post Kelly Sessoms New Bar President 2026-2027 appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
Please save the dates for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Bar Conventions, as follows: The post Save the Date for Upcoming Conventions appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
Artesia Nonattorney Engaged in Illegal Law Practice Under Multiple Attorneys’ Offices Unauthorized Practice of Law Consumer Protection Cheryl.Cheng@c… Mon, 07/20/2026 - 07:56 Mon, Jul 20, 2026, All day The State Bar of California’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) announced today that it recently seized the illegal business operated by nonattorney John Pamintuan Alamarez Jr. of Artesia after evidence showed that he used his standing in the Filipino community to engage in long-standing unauthorized practice of law (UPL) as an employee of a licensed attorney. After the attorney’s death…
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how mediation functions as a structural component of federal civil practice in Florida.
2025 Office of Public Trust Liaison Annual Report Download Cheryl.Cheng@c… Fri, 07/17/2026 - 10:55
Board Focuses on California Supreme Court’s NextGen UBE and California Component Order Board of Trustees Bar Exam Cheryl.Cheng@c… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 18:09 Thu, Jul 16, 2026, All day At its July 16, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Admissions Chief Donna Hershkowitz highlighting the California Supreme Court’s order approving the State Bar’s recommendation to move to the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE) beginning in July 2028 and to prepare the addition of a California component for July 2029. Hershkowitz…
Notice of Bar Exam to Be Administered Beginning July 2028 Bar Exam Admissions Cheryl.Cheng@c… Wed, 07/15/2026 - 16:38 Wed, Jul 15, 2026, All day The State Bar announced today that, beginning with the July 2028 California Bar Exam, the State Bar will administer the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE), produced by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). California joins the 51 other jurisdictions that have announced adoption of the NextGen UBE. The Supreme Court issued an order today adopting the recommendation of the State Bar to transition to the NextGen UBE. In addition, the…
The WSBA CLE Summer Sale offers a 50% discount on hundreds of on-demand legal seminars until July 30. Key bundles include Creditor Debtor Rights, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment Law, Legal Technology, Litigation, Marketing Law, and a Washington Law Refresher, covering essential updates and practical advice for legal professionals.
State Bar Enters into Settlement Agreement with Meazure Learning Bar Exam Cheryl.Cheng@c… Mon, 07/13/2026 - 14:32 Mon, Jul 13, 2026, All day The State Bar of California entered into a settlement agreement with ProctorU, Inc., dba Meazure Learning (Meazure Learning), resolving its lawsuit against the vendor it contracted with to administer the remote and in-person administration of the February 2025 California Bar Exam, the State Bar Office of General Counsel announced today. As previously reported, test takers experienced widespread problems with the administration of the exam leading to the…
This course documents recent attacks on the judiciary and rule of law, discusses Florida ethics rules and decisions related to a lawyers duty to defend judges, and ends with ways lawyers can help defend judges and the courts.
Hear from top judges, lawyers, politicians, and public servants about the skills needed, not just to succeed monetarily and with notoriety, but also to thrive in the legal profession.
Many lawyers have Microsoft 365 subscriptions and use Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint all day from a desktop computer. However, if you have not installed the Microsoft 365 mobile apps on your iPhone or Android device, you are missing out on some practical tools. Outlook and Teams are the obvious choices for email, calendar, chat, and meetings on the go.... The post Power in Your Pocket: Microsoft 365 on Your Phone first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Colegio de Abogados(as) de Puerto Rico celebra la Semana de la Abogacía – Con un ambicioso programa de educación continua, una Conferencia Magistral a cargo de la Hon. Maite D.… The post Colegio de Abogados(as) de Puerto Rico celebra la Semana de la Abogacía appeared first on Capr .