New Check and Credit Card Processing Benefit
The D.C. Bar has recently partnered with iStream Financial Services (iStream) for payment and document management services. Founded in 2004, iStream was one of the pioneers in the Remote Deposit Capture market spawned from the passing of the Check Clearing for the 21st Century (Check 21 Act), which went in to effect on October 28, 2004. Members of the iStream Management Team played active roles in collaboration with the FDIC in the development of the guidelines and subsequent legislation of the Check 21 Act.
iStream offers Remote Deposit Capture, ACH Services and Credit Card Processing all designed to streamline the payment process without the need to change existing banking relationships. Leveraging deep experience in the payment and transaction space, iStream is the provider of choice for numerous Law Firms and Bar Associations across the United States. Since inception, iStream has processed in excess of $30 billion of volume, with a continued focus on the end–customer. To find out how iStream can improve your efficiencies, please contact Adam Dixon, Program Manager at iStream Financial Services at (262) 432-1552 or ADixon@istreamfs.com.
New District of Columbia Bar Career Center:
Members can view local job opportunities, create job alerts, and post résumés … here are some of the D.C. area employers actively searching for candidates.
Patent Examiner
Alexandria, VA
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Climate Chance Technical Area Manager
Bethesda, MD
DAI
Health Care Associate
Washington, DC
Patton Boggs
Antitrust Attorney
Washington, D.C.
Research In Motion
Visit the Bar's Career Service Center for other helpful information or view all current jobs.
Fastcase 2012 Webinar Schedule
Have you used Fastcase lately? It’s free to active and judicial members, and it can save both time and money in online legal research. Fastcase can also provide enterprise solutions for offices with large legal staff, and has done so with many of the big–name firms in town. Learn more about Fastcase at one of their upcoming Webinars or contact Fastcase at dcbar@fastcase.com.
Avis Offers Savings on Winter–Ready Vehicles
Now through April 30, 2012, customers can save up to 20 percent on rentals at participating Avis locations in North America when they mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number B292100at the time of reservation. In addition, this promotion can be combined with the following coupon offers, which can save customers additional money. These offers include:
$15 savings on a three–day weekend rental—This offer is valid on three–day rentals of the following car classes: compact, intermediate, standard, premium and luxury vehicles as well as minivans and SUVS (intermediate, standard, premium and full–size). Customers must mention Coupon number MUFA048 at the time of reservation.
$25 savings on a weekly rental—This coupon offer is valid on rentals of five days or more from the following car classes: compact through full–size, premium, luxury, intermediate SUV, minivan and 12–passenger vans. Customers must reference Coupon number MUFA049 at the time of reservation.
$50 savings on a weekly SUV rental—This offer is valid for full–size SUV, standard SUV, premium SUV and standard elite SUV rentals only. Customers must rent for a minimum of five days and must mention Coupon number MUFA050 at the time of reservation.
The winter savings offers are valid through April 30, 2012 at participating U.S. locations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming; and participating Avis locations in Canada.
To make a reservation, visit www.avis.com/dcbar or call 1-888-SKI–1212 (and mention AWD B292100). For complete details of the promotion, including terms and conditions and participating locations, visit www.avis.com/ski.
SurePayroll—Member pricing with leading online payroll service
It’s year–end—are your firm’s payroll, payroll taxes, and year–end forms ready to submit?
At small firms, focus should be on billable hours, not running payroll. The D.C. Bar has partnered with SurePayroll to offer members an online alternative that is an easy, affordable way to take care of payroll needs without the hassle. SurePayroll, an online payroll leader, allows D.C. Bar members to run payroll in 2 minutes or less, and do it at a discounted members’ rate. The service also files and pays all taxes with guaranteed accuracy to avoid those costly penalties (plus free W–2s and 1099s at year–end).
Along with affordability and ease of use, payroll with SurePayroll can be run anywhere, anytime online—including smartphones. So, if you’re stuck in court or running from meeting to meeting, SurePayroll eliminates the worry of getting back to the office to run this administrative task. SurePayroll offers award–winning customer service via phone, e–mail or chat six days a week; free direct deposit; and real–time online payroll reports available whenever you need them. Visit SurePayroll to get more information on how to help your firm or call 1-877-954-7873.UPS—Enhanced member program
The new UPS Advantage Program is designed to provide reliable, responsive, cost–effective shipping services to D.C. Bar and their organizations. Upon enrolling in the new program, D.C. Bar members will receive UPS services at discounts of up to 26%! There are no minimum shipping requirements or sign–up fees.
UPS is the world’s largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services. Members not only save on shipping charges but also by utilizing UPS’s innovative technology which streamlines shipping processes, creating value that goes beyond on–time delivery. Now attorneys, staff, and clients can streamline their days too, efficiently managing time and money.
Visit UPS for more details and to open an account or call 1-800-325-7000 and mention promo code SER068.
Members with UPS accounts that were created before 08/01/2010 can upgrade their accounts to take advantage of these new rates with just a few clicks away.
Health Proponent—personalized assistance for healthcare matters
At some point in our lives, we will all need to navigate our complex healthcare system.
Health Proponent is a membership service that offers trusted, personalized assistance to help resolve a variety of healthcare and insurance–related issues, such as locating providers and addressing billing matters. The D.C. Bar has partnered with Health Proponent to provide services at a special member rate.
Health Proponent is the consumer division of Health Advocate, the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company. It provides access to one’s own Personal Health Advocate supported by a team of medical directors and benefits experts. They help individuals and their families get access to the healthcare they need, resolve burdensome issues, and in many cases lower medical costs.
For a FREE consultation or for more information about Health Proponent and the special D.C. Bar member pricing, visit HealthProponent.com/DCBar or call 1-877-619-3435.
Umbrella Liability Coverage
The D.C. Bar announces a partnership with the Leeward Group to offer a Group Personal Excess and Umbrella Liability Policy to all Bar members. This is a standalone personal umbrella policy—meaning that you do not have to change your underlying home or auto insurance company (or underlying agent); it provides additional protection above and beyond what is covered by your current personal auto, homeowners, and/or watercraft/recreational vehicle insurance. This new insurance program is underwritten by an “A” rated, billion–dollar insurance company.
You may be wondering, "Do I really need this coverage?" Here are just a few scenarios where umbrella coverage can provide additional asset protection:
- Your 17 year old daughter received her license yesterday and gets into a car accident today that is her fault. Will your primary auto insurance limits of $500,000 CSL (combined single limit) cover the bodily injuries of the occupants in the other vehicle and the property damage to the other vehicle?
- Brownie, your lovable Chocolate Lab, decided he was tired of the adorable little girl next door poking him through the fence with a stick and he gets out of your yard and bites her. Will your primary homeowner's insurance limits of $300,000 CSL cover the medical bills as well as the lawsuit expenses?
- You and your family are on vacation and a few of the neighborhood kids decide to go night swimming in your in–ground pool. One of them dives in and sustains serious injuries. Will your primary homeowner's insurance cover the medical expenses?
- While on your family vacation, your husband decides it would be a great idea to rent a speedboat. He has a boating license but hasn't actually driven a boat in over 20 years, when he hits the dock and other boats at the marina, causing significant property damage and bodily injury to others. Do you have any coverage for this?
- Your 16 year old son borrows your car to go to the movies with his friend. On the way, the driver of another vehicle goes through a red light and hits your car broadside. Your son and his friends are rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. As it turns out, the other vehicle is uninsured. Do you have adequate Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage in your primary auto policy to pay for the serious bodily injury sustained by your son and the other passengers in your car?
The Leeward Group is a nationally–licensed risk management firm that administers numerous group programs for Bar Associations; law firms may wish to consider this product for stakeholders. If you have any questions on the program, please contact Bill Cleave at 609-818-9534 or bcleave@leewardgroup.com. Or, visit www.dcbarxs.com for additional information—including pricing or to get a quote via the short 11–question application.
D.C. Bar Announces Lawyers Professional Liability Program Through USI Affinity
The District of Columbia Bar has announced a new partnership with USI Affinity to provide a Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) program to D.C. Bar members. USI Affinity is the insurance plan administrator for more than 400 associations nationwide, representing some 15 million members, and has more than 50 years experience designing insurance programs for attorneys.
“At the D. C. Bar, we continuously strive to provide our membership with exceptional value through exclusive benefits like this program,” said Dominick Alcid, who manages the Bar’s Membership Benefits Program. “We selected USI Affinity because they are the leaders and deeply experienced providing professional liability insurance programs to law firms and bar associations. We’re confident they will provide our members the outstanding coverage and service they deserve.”
USI Affinity built their leadership position on personal service. USI works closely with law firms to understand their practice, and the risks they face, then obtain coverage tailored to their individual needs. USI Affinity’s extensive experience and strong relationships with insurance companies gives them the ability to design comprehensive, customized coverage at competitive prices. To learn more about the Lawyers Professional Liability insurance program for D.C. Bar members and their firms, call Mike Mooney, 800–265–2876 x11441, or visit www.USIAffinity.com/DCBar to request a free quote.
Car Rental Discounts
D.C. Bar Members receive great rewards with Avis!
Members who rent with Avis twice for two consecutive days on each rental before December 31, 2011 can receive a complimentary rental Reward Day! Within two weeks of completing two qualifying rentals and receive a Rental Reward Day certificate via e–mail to be used on a weekday, weekly, weekend or monthly rental. This promotion is open to U.S. residents only.
Enrollment for this promotion is free and easy—just visit www.avis.com/getaway for details and terms and conditions and you’re on your way to earning a free rental day!
Once you have enrolled on this site, you will be able to log in to track your rental activity to see how close you are to earning your Rental Reward Day certificate. Remember to use your Avis Wizard number when reserving your vehicle. This offer can be used with your D.C. Bar member discount AWD # B292100.
D.C. Bar Members Can Earn $25 in Budget Bucks!
Members who rent with Budget twice for two consecutive days on each rental before December 31, 2011 can receive $25 to put towards their next car rental. In order to receive this promotion, you must enroll in the Budget Fastbreak counter bypass program.
Enrollment for this promotion is free and easy–first visit www.budget.com/fastbreak for enrollment details and you’re on your way to earning $25!
After enrolling in Fastbreak, visit www.budget.com/bucks for full terms and conditions of this promotion. This offer is valid for U.S. residents only for rentals at participating Budget locations in the U.S. Remember to use this offer with your D.C. Bar BCD # V375300 to receive up to 20% off your rentals.
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