The web site of the D.C. Bar http://www.dcbar.org February 6--The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission invites comments regarding the fitness of 16 applicants for a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Zinora Mitchell-Rankin. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jnc_comments http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jnc_comments February 3--On March 20 the D.C. Bar will hold a special membership meeting for all active Bar members to vote on the organization's authority regarding court funding and access to justice issues. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=bar_specialmeeting http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=bar_specialmeeting February 3--The District of Columbia Courts have adopted a new Code of Judicial Conduct, the first udpates to the guidelines since 1995. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=dccode_updates http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=dccode_updates January 31--The D.C. Bar is seeking nominations for outstanding projects and contributions by Bar members, to be recognized at the Bar's 2012 Celebration of Leadership: The D.C. Bar Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting. The deadline for submissions is March 31. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=bar_2012nominations http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=bar_2012nominations January 31--With so many people suffering from mental health issues, what is the best way to handle these cases? The February 2012 issue of "Washington Lawyer," poses this and other questions in its cover story, "Mind Over Murder?" http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wl_february2012 http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wl_february2012 January 30--The District of Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is seeking public comments while it reviews the qualifications of D.C. Superior Court Judges Curtis E. von Kann and Zinora M. Mitchell-Rankin. The deadline for comments is February 29. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jdt_senior http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jdt_senior January 30--On February 9 and 12, the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia will partner with Howard University to present a panel discussion on the "Changing Realities for Women in the Law: Strategies for Navigating the Post-Recession Legal Field." http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wba_panel http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wba_panel January 30--Private practitioners, government attorneys, and in-house counsel who want to learn practical and timely information on international trade should attend Georgetown Law CLE's 2012 International Trade update from February 9 to 10. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=gu_tradeupdate http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=gu_tradeupdate January 27--Attorneys who have an administrative practice that is affected by antitrust developments will benefit from the February 13 course, "A Plain English Guide to Revised FTC/DOJ Horizontal Merger Guidelines." http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cle_merger http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cle_merger January 20--The Washington Bar Association, Inc. and Washington Bar Association Educational Foundation, Inc. are cohosting their inaugural Red Dress Red Tie Ball and Fundraiser on February 11. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wba_gala http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=wba_gala January 18--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 March 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 January 18--The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is looking to fill a vacancy on its Committee on Admissions. Application materials must be received by March 30. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=coa_vacancy http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=coa_vacancy January 18--The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has reappointed William Lucy, Natalie O. Ludaway, and Reverend Morris L. Shearin Sr. to serve on its commission. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jnc_reappoints http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=jnc_reappoints January 12--The Council for Court Excellence is accepting nominations for its 16th Annual Justice Potter Stewart Award, which is presented annually to members of the local and federal justice system who exemplify the very best in the administration of justice. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cce_potteraward http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=cce_potteraward January 11--The American Bar Association Law Students Division needs 210 attorneys and judges to serve as oral argument judges at the 2011-2012 Washington, D.C., regional round of the National Appellate Advocacy Competition on March 8 to 10. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=aba_mootcourt http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=aba_mootcourt December 5--The D.C. Bar is calling for nominations for its 2012 Beatrice Rosenberg Award for Excellence in Government Service and 2012 Thurgood Marshall Award. http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=bar_awards http://www.dcbar.org/inside_the_bar/bar_news/shell.cfm?filename=bar_awards 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 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 Fundraiser http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=110 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=110 110 The Copyright Office has been very busy with a number of initiatives, legislation, studies, cases and rulemakings. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante will address current developments involving the Office. Space is limited, so register early. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=141208COP http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=141208COP 141208COP The Chinese government's control of the Internet is a serious problem. Come hear officials of the Executive and Legislative Branches and industry representatives discuss the impact of those practices on U.S. firms and the potential for action in the WTO. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121236ITC http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121236ITC 121236ITC Learn about common pitfalls for junior litigation associates and tips on how to survive and thrive as a litigator. These tips may be obvious to more senior associates, but new associates often are unaware of them until it's too late. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=031219YLC http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=031219YLC 031219YLC Join Michael Keeling and Michael Holzman to discuss the many planning opportunities that ESOPs make available, as well as pitfalls that public and private companies face. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161209EBS http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161209EBS 161209EBS The Family Law Section invites you to attend "Establishing Paternity in D.C." Magistrate Judge Noel Johnson and experienced practitioners will explain all you need to know about this important and surprisingly complicated issue. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=091280GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=091280GEN 091280GEN The International Law Section of the D.C. Bar invites you to an International Law Speed Networking Breakfast on Thursday, February 16th, from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at Arnold and Porter LLP (555 12th Street, NW). http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121238GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=121238GEN 121238GEN Please join us for a discussion of the recently released final rules regarding position limits for commodity traders under the Dodd-Frank Act. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=031218DSC http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=031218DSC 031218DSC As part of the back-to-basics series, distinguished practitioners will present on the basic elements in forming, operating, and staying compliant with the IRS and local taxing agencies for tax-exempt organizations. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161240NTS http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161240NTS 161240NTS The presenters will discuss the potential benefits and pitfalls of using joint revocable trusts for married couples domiciled in common law property states as an estate planning technique and the practical drafting considerations and administrative issues http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161218EPS http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161218EPS 161218EPS Come and learn from national experts as they explain the ins and outs of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and how it functions when issues of domestic violence arise. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=091278GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=091278GEN 091278GEN Key considerations for leaving a big law firm to start your own practice, to include: attracting and retaining clients, flexibility on pricing, business development, marketing and branding, administrative management, and operating expenses. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=171212GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=171212GEN 171212GEN Come hear the District's CFO, Mayor's Budget Director, and Council's Budget Director candidly discuss the challenges facing the District in developing the FY 2013 budget. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=061265GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=061265GEN 061265GEN Frank McCormick (IRS Office of Assoc. Chief Counsel) and Ronald Buch (Bingham) will examine the history and purpose of the TEFRA partnership procedures, give practitioners tips for navigating through the process, and highlight several traps for the unwary http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161260TAS http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=161260TAS 161260TAS On February 22, speakers will address the perspectives of the federal government and of health care providers in describing the OIG 2012 Work Plan and highlighting key enforcement trends for health care fraud and abuse. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=201214GEN http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=201214GEN 201214GEN This essential course for new or seasoned attorneys teaches participants how to recognize and correct common writing problems. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850216 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850216 C850216 Attend this class to learn what has changed and how the Revised Guidelines will impact competition analyses in merger and rulemaking proceedings before relevant federal agencies. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850215 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850215 C850215 This course will provide the practicing attorney with an understanding of advanced conflict-of-interest issues under the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850214 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850214 C850214 This program will address key provisions of the laws and related implementation issues. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850217 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=C850217 C850217 This program will cover the vital task of preparing your witnesses to testify credibly at trial. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S850211P3 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S850211P3 S850211P3 This session will teach you how to use cross-examination to tell your story, to control the witness, and to impeach the witness. http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S850211P4 http://www.dcbar.org/for_lawyers/events/details.cfm?eventCD=S850211P4 S850211P4