Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Adult Abuse Protection Forms Effective date: Aug. 25, 2026 Order Order (PDF) Ex Parte Order of Protection – Adult Judgment of the Full Order of Protection – Adult QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
What the Landmark SCOTUS Decision Means for North Carolina I. The North Carolina Irony When the Supreme Court decided Louisiana v. Callais this past April, election lawyers in other states had to learn the doctrine from scratch. Not so for North Carolinians, because the high court was working with tools our state supplied.1 The landmark 1986 case Thornburg v. […]
This event has reached capacity! If you would like to be notified of future opportunities, please contact Martha Madsen at civicslawoutreach@nhbar.org. This is a free program for high school teachers, curriculum directors, and administrators October 2, 2026 NH Supreme Court, Concord, NH Six professional development hours will be awarded Featuring: NH high school teacher Pamala ... Read more The post NH Constitution and the Courts appeared first on NHBA .
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy in the Western Appellate District for the 2026-27 bar year. The Missouri Bar must receive letters of application by Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Who Is eligible to apply? Any person who is in good standing and enrolled to vote in the Western Appellate District may apply. A lawyer must be employed or maintain their principal law office full-time in the Western Appellate District to be eligible to apply for the board vacancy. The Western Appellate District includes Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Benton, Boone…
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is inviting public comment on the finalists for the position of civil commitment commissioner and ADR commissioner. This opportunity for public input is part of a tiered recruitment process established by administrative directive for selecting district court commissioners. The following individuals have been selected as finalists and are […]
Springfield | National Springfield Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to welcome Tina Fowler to the firm’s Springfield, Missouri, office as a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Fowler helps employers navigate workplace challenges and manage employment-related risk, providing proactive representation in employment disputes and robust defense in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace claims before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state and federal courts, including appellate courts. A diligent counselor, Fowler advises on…
The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) define disqualification law, while procedural aspects are shaped by courts. In a Seattle case, the court denied a disqualification motion because the moving party lacked standing, as they were never a client of the opposing counsel. The ruling highlights the significance of procedural law in disqualification cases.
Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit recently affirmed a 41-month prison sentence imposed on a dentist convicted of tax evasion. In U.S. v. Ulibarri, 1 the court rejected the dentist’s arguments that the sentence was not reasonable due to his reliance on a tax scheme promoter’s alternative tax mitigation strategy and business trust structure to eliminate federal taxes. Ulibarri serves as a reminder to lawyers that the IRS pursues clients of tax scheme promoters, particularly when they significantly and…
Annabel Rodriguez grew up in Boston in a Spanish-speaking home where, from childhood, she was the family translator and advocate. She didn’t think a career in law was within her reach until she got a unique opportunity in college to enroll in a fellowship at the federal courthouse.
On August 12, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 26-05: an administrative order regarding Family Division case reassignments and lead judge designations. According to the order, District Judge Cynthia Giuliani has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Family Division, and reassignment of her current caseload is necessary to enable her to carry […]
Vermont State Court Administrator Therese “Teri” Corsones was honored on Aug. 1 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference in Chicago with the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Judicial Administration. The Award honors the former Dean Emeritus of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and former Chair of…
The final full day of the Utah State Bar’s 95th Anniversary Summer Convention reflected on the profession’s past while looking confidently toward its future. Attorneys, judges, and legal professionals gathered for reports from Bar and judicial leaders, the swearing-in of new officers and commissioners, recognition of distinguished award recipients, candid conversations with the judiciary, and […]
The Judicial Nominating Board circulated a memo yesterday (8/6/26) advising that there are two vacancies to be filled on the court in the coming months. Complete details are in the memo and on the judiciary website.
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…
In response to rising threats against judges, 17 federal judges from Washington expressed concerns in The Seattle Times about judicial safety and independence. The WSBA’s Rule of Law Ambassador Program and Lawyers in the Classroom initiative aim to foster public trust in the legal system by engaging youth in civics education and showcasing positive lawyer-student interactions.
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of Independence Day, in the nation’s capital, the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law invited the public to the Justice Up Close, History All Around civics program to explore how law, innovation, science, and civic action have shaped the nation.
AI's integration into the legal profession presents both opportunities and challenges, as emphasized in the latest issue of the Washington state Bar News. It offers practical insights on adapting to AI's role, including an editorial on human perspectives in law, guidance for AI usage in legal practice, and a profile of new Washington Supreme Court Justice Theo Angelis.
Correction: In the eNews item published on July 23, the lead headline should have read “Nevada Federal Court Seeks Reno Magistrate Judge Applicants.” The State Bar of Nevada regrets the error, and it apologizes for any inconvenience. Here is the lead item from the July 23 edition published again on our website. The Judicial Conference […]
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…
On June 29, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 26-04 regarding the designation and assignment of business cases. According to the order, the court has identified a number of cases that had been maintained as Business Court cases that are not of that type or are exempted from Business Court. These […]
Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary’s 2025 Wiretap Report.
To fund the accelerated initiative to modernize and strengthen the security of its case management and public access system, the Judiciary is implementing a modest temporary increase in fees for electronic access to court records beginning on Jan. 1, 2027.
On June 22, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 26-03: an administrative order regarding general civil, criminal, and family case assignments. According to the order, in order to pilot a new Business Court model, Judges Maria Gall, Dept. 9, and Joe Hardy, Dept. 15, will be designated as full business court judges. […]
