The web site of the D.C. Bar http://www.dcbar.org October 12--The October 25 course "Changing Currents in Employment Law 2011: Recent Trends and Developments" is ideal for attorneys who want to keep up with the many significant developments in employment law over the course of the past year. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cle_employment http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cle_employment October 12--On October 25 the Bar Association of the District of Columbia will hold its 2011 Fall Judicial Recpetion where it will honor judges who are retiring or taking senior status as well as incoming judges, including the four new federal judges who joined the U.S. District Court since last year. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=badc_honors http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=badc_honors October 7--Equal Justice Works, an organization dedicated to advancing public interest law and pro bono work, will hold a series of events this month starting with its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on October 20, followed by its annual conference and career fair on October 21 and 22. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=equal_justice25 http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=equal_justice25 October 7--On October 18 the D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education Program will offer the new course "Advising Businesses on Dealing With Employees Here and Abroad: Key Issues in Immigration, Employment, and More." http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cle_adviseforeign http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cle_adviseforeign October 7--On November 7 the D.C. Bar Practice Management Service Committee will offer "Practical Tips for Using Social Media and Online Legal Communities to Develop and Nurture Referral and Mentor Relationships," the final session of the social media series. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=pmas_momentum http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=pmas_momentum October 5--The D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is currently soliciting public comment from members of the Bar on its final draft report and recommendations to amend certain D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=rules_publiccomment http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=rules_publiccomment September 30--The October issue looks at whether a resolution to the emotionally charged immigration debate is possible and whether employment credit checks are undermining consumer rights. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wl_october2011 http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wl_october2011 September 30--The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Celebration Planning Committee is calling on law firms and corporate law departments to join in the third Go Casual for Justice fundraiser on October 28. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=probono_gocasual http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=probono_gocasual September 23--Lawyers who want to learn how to run a solo or small firm may attend the next available Basic Training and Beyond (formerly Basic Training) offered on December 7 by the D.C. Bar Practice Management Advisory Service. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=pmas_lawyering http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=pmas_lawyering September 23--Ayuda, Inc., a provider of legal and social assistance for low-income immigrants in the Washington metropolitan area, is looking for supporters to participate in the 2011 DC Stop Modern Slavery Walk taking place on October 22 at the National Mall. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=ayuda_walk http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=ayuda_walk September 19--The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has submitted to President Obama the names of three candidates to fill a vacancy on the D.C. Court of Appeals following the retirement of Judge Vanessa Ruiz. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jnc_nominees http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jnc_nominees September 1--The District of Columbia Courts is accepting public comments regarding proposed changes to the D.C. Code of Judicial Conduct until October 31. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=courts_judicialconduct http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=courts_judicialconduct February 1--Active and judicial members of the D.C. Bar can now access a comprehensive online law library with Fastcase, the newest member benefit offered by the Bar, starting February 1. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=fastcase_launch http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=fastcase_launch July 6--The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has adopted amendments to the rules governing the Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts recommended by the D.C. Bar Board of Governors. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=iolta_amended http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=iolta_amended February 13--D.C. Bar members have inquired about the nature of the D.C. Bar's relationship with Seattle-based Avvo, Inc., an Internet-based for-profit attorney marketing service. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=membership_AVVO http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=membership_AVVO Reception Honoring New and Retiring/Senior Status Judges http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=094 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=094 094 For information and registration call 202-265-8305,ext. 126. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=7522130 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=7522130 7522130 Overview of public benefits programs http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=7522136 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=7522136 7522136 Training will teach the basic overview of substantive D.C. divorce law to un-represented litigants. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=7522141 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=7522141 7522141 The program provides an opportunity to hear the views of and interact with The Honorable John Campbell, Deputy Presiding Judge, Probate Division. Judge Campbell will provide perspective on effective courtroom and pleadings practices, and probate law. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=081226ETP-2 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=081226ETP-2 081226ETP-2 Bring a brown bag lunch and your questions as Bob Bennett, one of the nation's leading trial lawyers, reflects back on his career -- sharing war stories and lessons learned along the way. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=181262YLC http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=181262YLC 181262YLC Attend an environmental and energy law career panel on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 -- 7:00 p.m. at The George Washington University Law School (Burns 505). Panelists will field questions on internships and job opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=071269GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=071269GEN 071269GEN Prof. Jose Alvarez, Herbert and Rose Rubin Professor of International Law at NYU and former ASIL President, will discuss developments regarding the Essential Security clause and State of Necessity defense in investment arbitration. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121230IDR http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121230IDR 121230IDR This panel will present perspectives from an AUSA from the Eastern District of Virginia, a defense attorney, and a relator's attorney regarding the rise and changing trends in qui tam litigation under the False Claims Act. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=181263GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=181263GEN 181263GEN Join us on October 25th for a discussion on the fundamentals of building a Collaborative practice. Experienced Collaborative professionals will share their views on how to introduce the concept to clients and how to screen out inappropriate cases. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=091274GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=091274GEN 091274GEN Meredith Fuchs, the Principal Deputy General Counsel of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will speak about her experiences at the CFPB and the issues dealt with by the General Counsel's office. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=011215GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=011215GEN 011215GEN Please join the leaders of the International Law Section's Steering Committee and seven Standing Committees for a brown bag program to discuss possible Section programs and initiatives for the 2011-12 Bar Year. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121232GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121232GEN 121232GEN Key members of the Chief Counsel's Office, Office of Tax and Revenue, will address hot topics from the past year including changes to taxation of exempt bonds, combined reporting, withholding requirements, sales tax and real property tax commission. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161250SLS http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161250SLS 161250SLS A review of the procedures followed during an IRS audit and will also discuss hot topics and recent developments. The program will be presented with the new tax practitioners in mind but will also provide the seasoned professional with valuable insights. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161257TAS http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161257TAS 161257TAS Traditional songs, dances and other artistic works often make their way into the commercial market. But, who should reap the benefits? Experts will debate some of the key issues surrounding protection of works created or owned by indigenous peoples. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=141204GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=141204GEN 141204GEN What roles can lawyers play in internal union officer elections? Two experienced labor lawyers will discuss planning union elections, avoiding common pitfalls, resolving disputes, and responding to Department of Labor investigations. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=131283GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=131283GEN 131283GEN On Thursday, October 20, join the Health Law Section's "The New Rules of Engagement" to learn about the enhanced weapons in the government's arsenal against fraud and abuse, which have changed the rules of engagement in the healthcare fraud arena. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=201211GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=201211GEN 201211GEN Panelists from the SEC Enforcement Division's new Asset Management Unit and Investment Management Division will join lawyers who work closely with fund boards to discuss how the two divisions are teaming to focus on mutual fund regulation and governance. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=031209GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=031209GEN 031209GEN Discount: Both Deposition Courses: November 1 and 3, 2011 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851115 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851115 C851115 This course teaches how to take adverse depositions as never before... the right, logical way: as an intellectually rigorous discipline. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851114 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851114 C851114 The course is designed as an introduction to appellate advocacy, featuring practical advice from the experts. Judges will discuss their perspectives and point out pitfalls and common mistakes that attorneys make. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851028 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851028 C851028 This course is ideal for attorneys who want to keep up with the many significant developments in employment law over the past year. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851026 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851026 C851026 Any attorney with clients doing business in Europe will benefit from this practical introduction to the European Union (EU). http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851027 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851027 C851027 Our experts will discuss strategies and effective practice tactics, as well as ethics issues raised in motions practice. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S851020P2 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S851020P2 S851020P2 The third part of the series will explore effective ways of drafting and responding to written discovery requests, tactical considerations, discovery motions, use of written discovery at trial, and ethical issues relating to discovery. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S851020P3 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S851020P3 S851020P3 This course is designed to provide the trusts and estates practitioner with a practical update on estates and trusts developments in the District of Columbia such as recent court decisions, legislative developments, and changes to court rules. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851025 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C851025 C851025