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COURT
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APPLICATION DEADLINE SET FOR DISTRICT COURT JUDGE VACANCY, 8TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
According to Supreme Court Justice Kenneth C. Stephan, the
Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 8th Judicial
District (consisting of Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Garfield,
Greeley, Holt, Howard, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, Sherman, Valley, and Wheeler
Counties) will hold a public hearing in the District Court Courtroom
at the
Holt County Courthouse in O’Neill, Nebraska, beginning at 10:00
a.m. on
Tuesday, March 23, 2004. The Supreme Court has determined that the
principal place of office of said vacancy shall be either O'Neill, Holt
County, Nebraska, or Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska, at the option
of
the appointed judge. At the hearing, the Commission will receive
information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy
in the
office of District Judge due to the appointment of Judge William B.
Cassel
to the Nebraska Court of Appeals.
The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information
concerning candidates for the judicial opening. Individuals interested
in
applying for the position must do so on an approved form available through
the Chairperson of the Commission or the Office of the State Court
Administrator, P.O. Box 98910, Lincoln, NE 68509. The application form
may
also be printed from the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at
www.nebraskacourt.com/manual/application.htm.
Completed applications must
be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004, to the
Chairperson, Justice Stephan, at the above-stated address or delivered
to
the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Room 2413, State Capitol.
A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be
found
on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at
www.nebraskacourt.com/jnc/rostercc&dc8.htm.
For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities
Act,
please call (402) 471-3730.
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2004 MEDIATION TRAINING DATES
The 2004 Training Brochure is now available online at www.nebraskacourt.com/odr/traininst/training2004.pdf.
We are excited to offer a variety of training opportunities around the
state and welcome your participation! The next basic mediation training
will be February 17-20, 2004, in Omaha. If you have any doubt about
the quality of the training, we would be happy to refer you to some
of your colleagues who have already completed the course. Don't forget,
the training is FREE to judges.
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NSBA HOUSE OF DELEGATES HONORS JOE STEELE WITH A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS:
1. On December 31, 2003, Joseph C. Steele retired from his position
as State Court Administrator after 24 years of service in that capacity.
2. Joe has commented that "If I thought I could sneak out and
nobody would notice until after I left, I would have done it."
3. The Chief Justice has said of Joe: " . . . excellence in the
administration of justice is a continuing journey, many miles of which
have been traveled by our own Joe Steele."
4. In October 1998, the Chief Justice and the National Conference of
State Courts, in presenting Joe with the National Center's Distinguished
Service Award, recognized the "significant contributions to the
field of judicial administration" which Joe had made as President
of the Conference of State Court Administrators and on the Board of
Directors for the National Center for State Courts.
5. Joe Steele's career with the Judicial Branch began in 1974 as Deputy
Administrator and data processing manager for the Supreme Court and
was appointed by then-Chief Justice Norman Krivosha as State Court Administrator
on January 1, 1980.
6. Joe Steele served not only Chief Justice Krivosha, but also three
more Chief Justices, with his hard work, his dedication, and his loyalty.
7. Chief Justice Hendry has said to Joe Steele, "Although your
skills and experience will be missed, the foundation you have laid in
your 28-year career leaves us on a firm foundation in meeting future
challenges.
8. Joe Steele's efforts as State Court Administrator have, whether
directly or indirectly, benefited almost every practicing attorney in
this State.
NOW, THEREFORE:
The House of Delegates of the Nebraska State Bar Association hereby
recognizes JOSEPH C. STEELE, and expresses its gratitude for his invaluable
contribution to the mission of the Courts of the State of Nebraska,
to the Bar and Bench of this entire State, and to the welfare of all
of those who have sought and obtained access to justice, throughout
the entire 28 years during which he served.
THIS RESOLUTION WAS DULY ADOPTED ON THE DAY OF JANUARY, 2004.
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF THE
NEBRASKA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
BY:
Chair of the House of Delegates
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NSBA
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CHARITABLE FUNDS INC., UPCOMING EVENTS
NLAP Charity Run - Race Judicata
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Registration - 8:00 a.m., Race - 9:00 a.m.
Chalco Hills Recreation Area, Wehrspan Lake, Omaha
Proceeds to benefit NLAP Fund that offers help
to lawyers, judges, and law students troubled by substance abuse problems,
stress, depression and other problems that may impair their ability
to perform in a competent and professional manner.
NSBA's 1st Annual Greater Nebraska Golf Tournament - Sponsorship
Information - Golfer Registration
Friday, June 18, 2004
Shotgun Start - 1:00 p.m.
Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
NSBA's 8th Annual Golf Scramble - Sponsorship
Information - Golfer
Registration
Friday, August 27, 2004
Shotgun Start - 12:30 p.m.
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
CFI's Barristers' Ball
The First Annual Barristers’ Ball "Starry Starry Night
" is scheduled for April 30, 2005 in Omaha. Dance the night
away under the stars with the bank Galaxy as they wheel through the
heavens. Swirl with the galaxies, flash with meteors and soar with
comets.
The evening promises to be an event to remember, so mark your calendar
and be prepared for a festive night of fun and entertainment.
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
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THE NSBA MENTORING COMMITEE AND YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION INVITES YOU
TO ATTEND THE BEST PRACTICES SERIES
The Nebraska State Bar Association's Mentoring Committee and Young
Lawyers Section are co-sponsoring the Best Practices Seminar Series.
Lawyers who were recently admitted to practice are invited, free of
charge, to attend the series. Each session is focused on a wide range
of substantive topics and offeres practical training for new lawyers.
The series also identifies available resources to aid in the practice.
The series will feature two half-day seminars and one full day seminar.
The half-day seminars will be held in Kearney on April 21 and May 17,
2004 at the Kearney Holiday Inn. The full day seminar will be in Ogallala
on May 5, 2004 at the Ogallala Bayside Golf Club. Click
here for the registration form.
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ABA TECHNOLOGY SHOW
March 25-27
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Chicago, Illinois
ABA TECHSHOW is
the world's leading legal technology conference, and the only technology
conference and exposition developed by and for lawyers and other legal
professionals. Our program attracts more than 1400 attendees from around
the globe.
If you can only attend one conference on technology and its role in
the practice of law, this is the one.
The NSBA is a Program Promoter for this event and NSBA Members who
register by February 26, 2004 receive a $100 discount off the
registration fee.
To receive this discount use the NSBA's Program Promoter Code when
registering. The code is PP2.
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2004 NSBA TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR AND EXPOSITION
The NSBA is pleased to announce the presentation of a comprehensive
program and exposition of the newest developments in technology in the
practice of law. The seminar is May 7-8, 2004 at the Cornhusker Hotel
in Lincoln. Thank you to our generous sponsors who include Thomson-West,
Ex-Cel Solutions, Inc., The Daily Record, Tabs3 & PracticeMaster
Software, The Nebraska Association of Legal Assistants, NSBA General
Practice Section, NSBA Law Practice Management Section, NSBA Business
Law Section and the NSBA Young Lawyers Section. Click here for the registration
form.
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CLE
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NCLE SECTION CALENDAR
Click here for a calendar
of CLE programs to be offered in upcoming months.
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GUIDE FOR SEMINAR PLANNING CHAIRS
Have you ever thought about planning and producing a seminar about your
favorite topic or area of law? Consider taking the opportunity to share
your knowledge and that of your colleagues with other members of the
Bar. Read the guide to see how it is
done.
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IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION LAW AND PROCEDURE TODAY
A lot has happened in recent years in this area of law, and if you practice
or would like to practice in the areas of immigration and naturalization,
this seminar is an essential resource. Click here for the registration
form.
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PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS
Probate Seminar is March 4th and Drafting Under Nebraska's Uniform
Trust Code is March 5- Register for one or both days. Click here for
the registration form.
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2004 YLS PRACTICE SEMINAR
The Young Lawyers Practice seminar is Friday, March 19, 2004 starting
at 8:45 a.m. at the UNL Law School in Lincoln. Click here for the registration
form.
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RESOURCES
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PRACTICE TIP: DOCUMENTATION
When you make changes to software or hardware on any individual computer
or your server(s), including installation of any upgrades or patches,
be sure to document what you've done. This makes it much easier to troubleshoot
any difficulties later or to recreate your system if it crashes. It's
a great idea to create a master log on the network (make it read-only,
with only authorized people making chages) so everyone can access the
information. Be sure to print a copy every time you make a change and
keep it in a notebook or file, since if youyr computer crashes you don't
want to also lose the documentation on your tweaks to the system.
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PRACTICE TIP: NETWORKING
Host a social gathering. Invite friends, colleagues and business
acquaintances to periodic social gatherings
Call people in the news. When you read newspaper or magazine articles
of interest to your practice, circle the names of the individuals who
are quoted in the articles. Call the ones who you would like to get
to know. Use their quote as an icebreaker. Then ask a follow-up question
to keep the conversation moving. If things go well, add them to your
contact list.
Volunteer to be the secretary or scribe. Wehn you are newly active
in an organization, it is sometimes hard to get to know other members.
When you attend a function, volunteer to take notes of the meeting or
write an article about the event for the organization's newsletter.
You then have a good reason to call the other members and introduce
yourself while preparing the minutes or article.
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CASEMAKER™ TIP #18: WHO IS ENTITLED TO USE THE CASEMAKER™
RESEARCH TOOL?
Casemaker™ is a service provided by the NSBA to its members
and financed from member dues for about $20.00 each per year. Only members
are provided passwords to access Casemaker™. However, it is accepted
that a member may allow a staff member, e.g. law clerk, paralegal, to
use his or her ID number and password to do research for the attorney.
It is the attorney's responsibility to see that the delegation of
the password is not abused and is kept secure. Remember that a password
may be changed by use of a link located at the log-in page.
Other questions? Send them to me and perhaps we can create a tip for
the use of the other NSBA members.
Doug Kluender
dkluender@law7000.com
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