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Announcement The Missouri BarMO

Spread hope, have conversation during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

by Stacy Parmer, MOLAP director Note: If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, 24/7 support. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fostering dialogue around mental health and taking actionable steps toward preventing suicide. A 2023 study found that lawyers "are prone to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse which are strongly linked to suicide risk.” 1 In fact, an estimated 11% percent of lawyers in the U.S. have experienced suicidal thoughts, nearly…

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Contracted Attorney

Rockingham County, NH, is inviting attorneys lawfully engaged in the practice of law in NH to submit proposals for providing legal counsel and services for civil matters. Interested attorneys should please review the complete RFP at https://rockinghamcountynh.org/rfpbidding/ The post Contracted Attorney appeared first on NHBA .

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Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement

FMCSA amends the regulations governing the annual Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees that participating States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. On September 18, 2025, the UCR Board recommended a fee increase for the 2027 registration year and subsequent registration years. This recommended increase averages 20 percent over the fee structure adopted for 2025 and retained for 2026, with varying increases ranging between $9 and $9,329 per entity, depending on the applicable…

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Commercial Driver's License Standards: Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics Application for Exemption

FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption granted to Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics (Covenant Logistics) from the requirement that a commercial driver's license (CDL) holder with the proper class and endorsements be seated in the front seat of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at all times while the commercial learner's permit (CLP) holder is engaged in behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways, but only after the CLP holder has passed the CDL skills test. FMCSA has analyzed the exemption application and public comments and determined that the…

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Announcement Washington State Bar Association (NWSidebar)WA

Federal Court Excludes Expert for AI ‘Hallucinated’ Citations

A federal court in Tacoma excluded an expert in LeDouxx v. Outliers, Inc. due to AI-generated “hallucinated” citations that compromised credibility. The court previously sanctioned the plaintiff's lawyer for numerous inaccurate citations. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for accurate citations in expert reports and prudent discussions regarding AI tool usage in legal contexts.

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Announcement State Bar of NevadaNV

Nevada Supreme Court to Hold Hearing re: Self-Represented Litigant Judicial Actions on Sept. 17

On August 24, 2026, Nevada Supreme Court Justices Kristina Pickering and Patricia Lee petitioned the court in ADKT 631 to amend the comments to Canon 2.6 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct to address permitted judicial actions in cases where self-represented litigants are present. The Nevada Supreme Court will conduct a public hearing on […]

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Announcement Utah State BarUT

Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court and Third Judicial District Court

PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 28, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced the appointments of Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen to serve on the Utah Supreme Court, and Elizabeth “Liz” Butler to serve on the Third Judicial District Court. The Supreme Court appointments fill vacancies created by the retirement […]

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Announcement The Missouri BarMO

A message from the chief justice: Have your voice heard on the future of legal education

The Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform (CLEAR) of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) is gathering perspectives from across the legal education and legal professional landscape on law school accreditation, the mandatory minimum standards for law schools which focus on institutional governance, operational resources, curricular quality, and graduate outcomes. Most jurisdictions require applicants to the bar to have graduated from an accredited law school. States around the country are reexamining the function, role, and…

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Announcement North Carolina Advocates for JusticeNC

New NCAJ Member Discount: Mika AI Receptionist

Mika is an AI-powered receptionist built exclusively for law firms, answering calls 24/7 at a fraction of the cost of traditional receptionist services. Created by a practicing North Carolina criminal defense attorney and NCAJ member, Mika was designed to solve a common problem: ensuring every caller receives an accurate, professional intake experience. Mika learns your firm’s information […]

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Supreme Court of Missouri order - Rule 6.01

Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Rule 6.01 Effective date: Aug. 25, 2026 Order Order (PDF) QuickRead 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.

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Supreme Court of Missouri order - Form Numbers 8-A(1), 8-A(2), and 8-A(3)

Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Form Numbers 8-A(1), 8-A(2), and 8-A(3) Effective date: Jan. 1, 2027 Order Order (PDF) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(1) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(2) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(3) 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.

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Supreme Court of Missouri order - Court Operating Rules 4.04 and 4.21

Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Court Operating Rules 4.04 and 4.21 Effective date: Jan. 1, 2027 Order Order (PDF) QuickRead 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.

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Supreme Court of Missouri order - Adult Abuse Protection Forms

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.

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Danielle R. Drake awarded for community service

In honor of her dedication to helping her community, Danielle R. Drake will receive this year’s Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Tom Cochran Community Service Award. The Tom Cochran Community Service Award recognizes a member of The Missouri Bar whose service and professionalism have enhanced their community. The award is named after Thomas D. Cochran, whose commitment and contributions to the practice of law and his community inspired generations of lawyers. Drake is a partner at Parks & Drake, Attorneys at the Lake, where she represents clients throughout Mid-Missouri in family law, real…

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Announcement North Carolina Advocates for JusticeNC

Callais Comes Home

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. […]

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