News and Information

December 2011

12/29
Supreme Court Issues Rule Amendments
12/20
Volunteers Sought for VSB Committees
12/19
FBI Warns of Internet Advance-Fee Scam
12/12
Education Loan Repayment Assistance Available for Prosecutors and Public Defenders in Virginia
12/05
Free Legal Services Available to Victims of Virginia Earthquake
12/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, December 2011

November 2011

11/29
Nominations sought for District Committee vacancies
11/16
Bench-Bar Dinner Honors Justices and Judges
11/10
Professional Guidelines Available to Print from Website
11/07
2012 High School Essay Contest Explores Legal Complications of Cyberbullying
11/02
Amendments to Rules 7.1-7.5 Regarding Advertising Approved by Council
11/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, November 2011
11/01
Veterans Legal Services Month

October 2011

10/24
Highlights of the October 21, 2011, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
10/18
Rule Revision Proposals Published for Comment
10/12
National Celebrate Pro Bono Week is October 23–29, 2011
10/06
Judicial Conference’s Five Advisory Committees Seek Comments on Proposed Amendments to Rules
10/04
Justice Cleo E. Powell is keynote speaker for Bench-Bar Dinner
10/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, October 2011

September 2011

09/28
Nominations sought for District Committee vacancies
09/20
ALPS Announces Southern Title Problems
09/16
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day – September 17, 2011
09/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, September 2011

August 2011

08/31
Your Virginia State Bar Card
08/25
Diversity Conference panels at UVa and Appalachian, fundraiser announced
08/02
Virginia Law Foundation July Newsletter Now Available
08/01
Virginia State Bar E-News August 2011

July 2011

07/14
Nominations Sought for Board and Committee Vacancies
07/07
Kathryn Montgomery Succeeds Harry Hirsch As Virginia State Bar Deputy Counsel
07/01
Virginia State Bar E-News July 2011

June 2011

06/29
Judicial Boundaries Public Hearings Scheduled
06/28
W. David Harless of Richmond Is President-elect of Virginia State Bar
06/28
George Warren Shanks of Luray Is New Virginia State Bar President
06/24
VSB Dues Statements Can Be Paid Online
06/21
Judicial Vacancies Questionnaire
06/21
YLC Offers CLE on Effect of Convictions on Immigration Status
06/20
Highlights of the June 16, 2011, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
06/07
James J. Knicely of Williamsburg Is Recognized for Tradition of Excellence
06/02
Wendy F. Inge Named ALPS Risk Manager for Virginia
06/02
LSCV Needs Support for Civil Representation of the Poor

May 2011

05/31
Virginia State Bar E-News, June 2011
05/27
Annual Dues Statements Mailed
05/26
Fairfax Attorney Named Young Lawyer of the Year
05/26
Freddie Mac Attorney Named Local Bar Leader of 2011
05/26
Fredericksburg Attorney Named Local Bar Leader of 2011
05/26
Comments Sought on Supreme Court Rule Proposals
05/25
Chesapeake Student Takes First Place in Virginia State Bar Essay Competition
05/23
Luray Attorney to become 73rd VSB President
05/23
Council Members Announced
05/09
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society director selected for Legal Aid Award
05/02
Virginia State Bar E-News May 2011

April 2011

04/29
Harrisonburg Family Law Practitioner Is Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
04/29
Supreme Court’s Lelia Hopper Receives 2011 Family Law Service Award
04/28
Annual Meeting Registration Fee Entitles Attendance to Numerous CLE Programs and Special Events
04/26
VSB Online Dues Renewal to Begin in June
04/26
Dues to Decrease for Fiscal 2012
04/25
Register for the May 10 Solo & Small-Firm Practitioner Forum in Charlottesville
04/25
Free Legal Services Available to Victims of Virginia Weather Damage
04/18
Register by April 30 for 2011 Midyear Legal Seminar
04/18
Register Online for the VSB Annual Meeting: Sign Up Now for a Discount
04/01
Virginia State Bar E-News April 1, 2011

March 2011

03/28
Internet Scams Target Lawyers
03/25
Judicial Boundary Realignment Study
03/18
VSB Disciplinary Board to Hear Stith Reinstatement Petition on May 20, 2011
03/11
VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Appellate Courts
03/08
Register by April 15 for 2011 Midyear Legal Seminar in Athens, Greece
03/01
Virginia State Bar E-News March 1, 2011

February 2011

02/28
President Blank reports $5 M restored to VSB budget, thanks bar volunteers
02/28
Highlights of the Virginia State Bar Council Meeting February 26, 2011
02/25
Washington & Lee Law Student Wins Virginia State Bar Pro Bono Award
02/25
Gail Starling Marshall Is 2011 Powell Pro Bono Award Designee
02/22
VSB Disciplinary Board to Hear Morrissey Reinstatement Petition on April 22, 2011
02/09
Nominations Sought for 2011-12 Board and Committee Vacancies
02/01
Virginia State Bar E-News February 1, 2011

January 2011

01/13
Indigent Criminal Defense Seminar Will be April 29
01/06
Senate Action Protects Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts
01/05
Virginia State Bar E-News January 4, 2011

December 2010

12/28
Volunteers Sought for VSB Committees
12/20
Law Ends FTC Attempt to Include Lawyers In “Red Flags Rule”
12/09
Relieving Stress of Divorce on Children Is Topic of New DVD
12/09
Nominations Sought for Council Member at Large
12/09
Red Flags Rule Won’t Apply to Lawyers, Congress Says
12/08
VSB President Seeks Details of Judicial Freeze Impact
12/02
Consider LSCV for End-of-Year Donation
12/01
Virginia State Bar E-News December 1, 2010

November 2010

11/30
Nominations Sought for District Committee Vacancies
11/03
MCLE reporting deadline is December 15, 2010
11/02
Virginia State Bar E-News November 2, 2010

October 2010

10/28
REMINDER: MCLE Certification Can Be Filed Online
10/19
Highlights of the October 15, 2010, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
10/15
Virginia State Bar Wins National Award
10/01
Virginia State Bar E-News October 1, 2010

September 2010

09/28
Notice: MCLE Compliance Deadline Is Oct. 31
09/27
Comments Sought on Supreme Court Rule 5:21 Amendments
09/24
VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Judicial Vacancy
09/22
YLC Wins ABA Awards of Achievement
09/13
Honor the Constitution on September 17
09/01
Virginia State Bar E-News September 1, 2010

August 2010

08/03
Virginia State Bar E-News August 3, 2010
08/02
Supreme Court of Virginia offers VSB members online forms

July 2010

07/30
VSB Ethics Hotline Now Accepts Questions by E-mail
07/27
Plans for 2011 Annual Meeting Under Way
07/26
MCLE Board Postpones Effective Date of Amended Regulations
07/21
Public Comment Requested on Paragraph 17 Proposal
07/20
VLF Grants Available for Law Project in Schools
07/14
Nominations Sought for VSB Disciplinary Board, MCLE Board, and Council Members at Large
07/02
Virginia State Bar E-News July 1, 2010

June 2010

06/29
VSB Council Election Result
06/29
Highlights of the June 17, 2010, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
06/25
Court Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule Changes
06/25
George Warren Shanks of Luray Is President-elect of VSB
06/24
Irving M. Blank of Richmond Is New VSB President
06/09
Charlottesville Attorney Named Young Lawyer of the Year
06/08
Virginia State Bar Legal Aid Award Recognizes Kathryn L. Pryor of Richmond
06/07
Arlington Lawyer Named Local Bar Leader of the Year
06/03
“Classic Country Lawyer” Wins VSB Tradition of Excellence Award
06/02
Virginia State Bar E-News June 2, 2010
06/02
Applications Being Accepted for CJA and Appellate Panels
06/02
FTC Postpones ‘Red Flags’ Identity Theft Rule
06/01
Children’s Advocate To Receive Award for Pro Bono Work
06/01
William and Mary Law Student Wins Virginia State Bar Pro Bono Award

May 2010

05/28
Annual Dues Statements Mailed
05/27
Richmond Family Law Practitioner Is Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
05/27
Advocate for Women and Children Receives Family Law Service Award
05/24
Richmond attorney to be sworn-in as 72nd VSB president
05/18
New Council Members Announced
05/17
Chesapeake Student Takes Top Honor in Virginia State Bar Essay Competition
05/14
Corrections to New Appellate Practice Amendments (Effective July 1, 2010)
05/05
Adopted Amendments to Parts 5 and 5A, Rules of Virginia Supreme Court, regarding appellate procedure
05/03
Virginia State Bar E-News May 3, 2010

April 2010

04/29
Annual Meeting Registration Fee Entitles Attendance to Numerous CLE Programs and Special Events
04/28
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions CLE will be held May 5 in Virginia Beach
04/27
Hate Speech Is Theme of Richmond Law Day Event
04/21
Register by April 30 for 2010 Midyear Legal Seminar
04/19
Register Online for the VSB Annual Meeting: Sign Up Now for a Discount
04/05
Virginia State Bar E-News April 1, 2010

March 2010

03/02
Virginia State Bar E-News March 2, 2010
03/01
Highlights of the February 27, 2010, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting

February 2010

02/26
VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Judicial Vacancies
02/24
New Video Replays of 2010 Criminal Law Seminar Scheduled
02/18
Retired Appeals Court Judge Receives Criminal Law Section’s Carrico Award
02/17
Nominations Sought for 2010-11 Special Board and Committee Vacancies
02/10
Access Committee Extends Deadlines for Pro Bono Awards Nominations
02/08
Due to inclement weather, the Virginia State Bar will open at 10:15 a.m. on February 8, 2010.
02/04
40th Annual Seminar - Charlottesville - Feb. 5 - CANCELLED Due to Weather
02/02
Virginia State Bar E-News February 2, 2010
02/02
Deadline extended for Law in Society Scholarship submissions

January 2010

01/26
Sign Up Now for the Fortieth Annual Criminal Law Seminar
01/26
ABA Posts Haiti Earthquake Legal Resources
01/21
Free Indigent Criminal Defense Seminar Will be April 9
01/21
Attorney General Provides Tips to Avoid Scam Charity Appeals Following Haiti Earthquake
01/05
Virginia State Bar E-News January 5, 2010
01/04
President-elect Blank Seeks Committee Members for Terms Starting July 2010

December 2009

12/29
Interview programs match employers and law students
12/01
Virginia State Bar E-News December 1, 2009

November 2009

11/24
2010 High School Essay Contest Questions School Control Over Students’ Online Communications
11/24
Huddleston’s Virginia Is for Good Lawyers Project in National Spotlight
11/24
Professional Guidelines To Be Published Online in Searchable Format
11/05
Supreme Court of Virginia Policy Regarding Vouchers and Payment Requests
11/04
Virginia State Bar E-News November 4, 2009

October 2009

10/30
Judge Holds Red Flags Rule Over-Reaches
10/28
Comment Invited on Proposals for Juror Information, E-filing
10/27
Highlights of the October 16, 2009, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
10/27
VSB Council Recommends Payee Notification
10/01
Virginia State Bar E-News October 1, 2009

September 2009

09/30
Receiver Appointed to Control Practice of Ann Marie Miller of Roanoke
09/30
Virginia State Tax Amnesty Oct. 7 – Dec. 5
09/29
VSB Moving to Protect Clients of Ann Marie Miller of Roanoke
09/18
Comments Invited on Changes to Mediation Rules
09/17
Supreme Court Evaluation Questionnaire Posted
09/17
VA4GoodLawyers Twitter presence featured in Daniel Schwartz Legal Rebel Interview
09/03
VSB 71st Annual Report Now Online
09/01
Virginia State Bar E-News September 2009

August 2009

08/26
President Huddleston’s Latest Big Picture Video Features Law Camp Program in Loudoun County
08/19
Dates set for DNA Notification Project Attorney Training

July 2009

07/31
Virginia State Bar E-News August 2009
07/29
Federal Red Flags Rule Enforcement Delayed until November 1
07/16
Nominations Sought for Disciplinary Board, MCLE Board, and Council Members At Large
07/16
Pro Bono, Court-Appointed Work in Brunswick, Fairfax, and Franklin Counties Recognized
07/14
Free CLEs Offered for Lawyers Who Help Elderly
07/01
Virginia State Bar E-News July 1, 2009

June 2009

06/29
Technology Survey Results
06/23
Irving M. Blank of Richmond Is President-elect of Virginia State Bar
06/23
Jon D. Huddleston of Leesburg Is President of Virginia State Bar
06/23
Highlights of the June 18, 2009, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
06/17
Staunton Lawyer Named Local Bar Leader of 2009
06/16
E-scam Targets Lawyers, Involves Fraudulent Certified Checks and Wire Transfers
06/01
Virginia State Bar E-News June 1, 2009

May 2009

05/29
Virginia’s First Lady to Receive Family Law Service Award
05/29
VSB Legal Aid Award Recognizes Freddie L. Goode of Richmond
05/28
Annual Dues Statements Mailed
05/27
Lawyers who defer payments for services must comply with FTC Red Flags Rule by August 1, 2009.
05/26
Leesburg attorney to be sworn-in as 71st VSB president
05/21
Clients’ Protection Fund sets July 1, 2009, deadline for Stephen Thomas Conrad claims
05/21
Results of 2009 Council Elections
05/13
Marilynn C. Goss of Richmond Wins Tradition of Excellence Award
05/08
USDC-ED Reminds Filers to Redact Personal Information
05/05
FTC Extends Start Date of ID Theft-Prevention Rule That Would Treat Lawyers As Creditors
05/01
Annual Meeting Registration Fee Entitles Attendance to Numerous CLE Programs and Special Events
05/01
Virginia State Bar E-News May 1, 2009

April 2009

04/29
Juvenile Law and Education Conference to be held in May
04/27
ABA Requests FTC to Extend Deadline for Enforcement of Rule
04/23
UR Law Professor Recognized for Achievement in Family Law
04/23
VWAA Richmond Chapter Hosts Law Day Activities at University of Richmond School of Law
04/21
Open House at Oliver Hill House
04/20
Register Online for the VSB Annual Meeting: Sign Up Now for a Discount
04/14
Pro Bono Conference to Address Services for Returning Servicemembers and Ex-prisoners April 20-21
04/13
Virginia Law Foundation Grant Will Provide for Updated Spare the Child Video
04/02
Former Senator John Warner to Be Given Rule of Law Award
04/01
Virginia State Bar E-News April 1, 2009

March 2009

03/30
Virginia Lawyer and Virginia Lawyer Register Printing IFB
03/23
Statewide Food Drive to Help Virginians Survive Economic Downturn
03/23
University of Richmond Law Student Wins Virginia State Bar Pro Bono Award
03/19
Richmond Civil Rights Lawyer Will Receive Award for Pro Bono Work
03/05
VSB Council to Consider Diversity Recommendations
03/05
Virginia State Bar E-News March 5, 2009
03/03
Highlights of the Virginia State Bar Council Meeting

February 2009

02/06
Seeking Virginia Lawyers to Assist Military Clients on a Reduced Fee or Pro Bono Basis
02/05
Criminal Law Seminar to Feature Congressman and First Virginian Exonerated by Advanced DNA Testing
02/03
Free Indigent Criminal Defense Seminar Will be April 3
02/03
Virginia State Bar E-News February 2, 2009

January 2009

01/28
Nominations Sought for Special Board and Committee Vacancies
01/15
VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Judicial Vacancies
01/14
President-elect Huddleston Seeks Members for 2009–10 Virginia State Bar Committees
01/06
Virginia State Bar E-News January 5, 2009

December 2008

12/18
Volunteers with Varied Backgrounds Sought by Community Tax Law Project and its Affiliate Programs
12/08
VSB to Review Candidates for Judicial Vacancy
12/04
VSB Council to Review a Proposed Amendment to Rule 7.4(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct
12/02
Virginia State Bar E-News - December 1, 2008

November 2008

11/24
Virginia Lawyer Referral Service Offers Chance to Market Practice, Help Community
11/24
Afghanistan Asked, and Virginia Answered
11/24
National Association of Women Lawyers Releases Third Annual National Survey
11/24
VSB to Launch Online Lawyer Directory — Opt-Out Now Available
11/04
Virginia State Bar E-News- November 3, 2008

October 2008

10/30
Bank Failures and Lawyer Trust Accounts Redux
10/29
Volunteers Sought to Help Support Rule of Law in Afghanistan
10/27
New Member Directory Requires Members To Opt-Out Rather than Opt-In
10/22
Council Raises Fee Assessments Paid by Disciplined Attorneys and Reinstatement Petitioners
10/21
Council Rejects Mandatory Insurance, Raises Assessments, Endorses Opt-Out Member Directory
10/01
Virginia State Bar E-News - October 1, 2008

September 2008

09/24
Comments Sought on Report to Clarify Appellate Practice, Provide Rules Uniformity
09/17
VSB Employee Named ‘Adoption Angel’ by National Group
09/03
What does the VSB do to protect clients and the public from dishonesty in the legal profession?
09/02
Virginia State Bar E-News—September 2, 2008

August 2008

08/04
Mandatory Malpractice Insurance—It’s Time To Call The Question
08/01
Virginia State Bar E-News - August 1, 2008

July 2008

07/30
If Your Bank Goes Under, Are Your Clients’ Trust Account Deposits Fully Insured?
07/30
Virginia State Bar Leaders Examine Public Protection Efforts
07/25
Diversity Task Force to Hold First Meeting
07/14
Proposed Insurance Requirement Published for Comment
07/11
Nominations Sought For Disciplinary Board, MCLE Board, and Council Members at Large
07/10
Bars Asked to Assist Iowa Lawyers After Tornadoes and Flooding
07/07
Voluntary Bar Associations Win VSB Awards
07/07
Former Virginia State Bar President Is Local Bar Leader of the Year
07/01
Virginia State Bar E-News - July 1, 2008

June 2008

06/25
Members Area Now More Interactive
06/25
Highlights of the June 19, 2008, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
06/25
Manuel A. Capsalis of Arlington Is President of Virginia State Bar
06/25
Leesburg Attorney Is President-elect of the Virginia State Bar
06/16
Attorneys from Virginia Beach and Woodstock Named Young Lawyer of the Year
06/10
Virginia Poverty Law Center Director Named Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
06/06
Government Attorney Roger C. Wiley Jr. Wins Tradition of Excellence Award
06/02
Virginia State Bar Announces Recommendation of New Bar Counsel
06/02
Virginia State Bar E-News - June 2, 2008
06/02
Changes Announced to Sentencing Guidelines

May 2008

05/28
Supreme Court Evaluation Questionnaire Posted
05/28
Lawyer Who Brought Legal Services to Cancer Patients Receives Award for Pro Bono Work
05/28
GMU Law Student Wins Pro Bono Award
05/27
Annual Dues Statements Mailed
05/21
Results of 2008 Council Elections
05/19
Clients’ Protection Fund Board Petitions Paid
05/09
Free Legal Services Available To Victims Of Virginia Tornadoes - updated
05/08
SCC Evaluation Questionnaire Posted
05/06
Judicial Changes Since the General Assembly
05/06
Comments Sought on Proposed Amendment to Rule 2.11
05/06
Virginia Supreme Court To Review Unauthorized Practice Of Law Opinion 214
05/06
Virginia Supreme Court To Review Unauthorized Practice Of Law Opinion 213
05/05
Governor Seeks Candidates for SCC
05/01
Virginia State Bar E-News - May 1, 2008

April 2008

04/29
Attorney Support Programs Need Volunteers
04/25
Northern Virginia Attorney Wins Family Law Service Award
04/21
Lexington Student Takes Top Honor in Bar’s Annual Essay Competition
04/15
Register Online for the VSB Annual Meeting: Sign Up Now for a Discount
04/14
CRESPA Surety Bond Increase Enacted
04/14
Alert to CRESPA Settlement Agents Who Closed Transactions Involving Congestion Relief Tax
04/10
VSB Disciplinary Board to Hear Britton Reinstatement Petition on June 27, 2008
04/09
Courses, Faculty for 2008 Midyear Seminar Posted Online
04/02
Virginia State Bar E-News - April 2, 2008

March 2008

03/19
Comments Sought on Proposed Amendment to Rule 2.11
03/19
Comments Sought on LEO 1843
03/13
Family Law Attorney Edward D. Barnes Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
03/13
VSB Conference of Local Bar Associations Has A New Website
03/04
Highlights of VSB Council Meeting - March 1, 2008
03/04
Virginia State Bar E-News - March 4, 2008
03/03
Comments Sought On Emergency Legal Services Rule
03/03
Council To Discuss Malpractice Insurance Proposal In June

February 2008

02/22
VSB Staff Recognized for Charitable Contributions
02/20
Nominations Sought for Special Board and Committee Vacancies
02/20
Proposed Amendments to MCLE Regulations 104 and 105
02/19
University of Richmond Professor Named Professionalism Award Winner by Virginia State Bar
02/04
Virginia State Bar E-News - February 4, 2008

January 2008

01/04
Information Regarding the Law Practice of Stephen Thomas Conrad
01/02
Supreme Court Updates Forms for Indigent Defense Fee-Cap Waiver Applications
01/02
Virginia State Bar E-News - January 2, 2008

December 2007

12/18
Supreme Court Amends Rules 5.6, 5.20A, 5.26, 5.27, 5.28, 5.29, 5.39A (Effective February 1, 2008)
12/18
President-elect Capsalis Seeks Members for 2008–2009 Virginia State Bar Committees
12/11
Comments Requested on Council Size Amendments
12/03
Virginia State Bar E-News - December 3, 2007

November 2007

11/28
Public Comment Pending on UPL Opinion 214
11/28
Public Comment Pending on UPL Opinion 213
11/26
Circuit Pro Bono Awards Announced
11/21
Karen A. Gould to Be New Executive Director of the Virginia State Bar
11/13
Annual Essay Competition to Explore Students’ Right to Privacy
11/07
Court Seeks Judicial Performance Evaluation Program Director
11/01
Virginia Supreme Court Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Amendment to Rule 8.4 of the Rules
11/01
Virginia State Bar E-News November 1, 2007

October 2007

10/26
Highlights of the VSB Council Meeting - October 19, 2007
10/25
Council to Review Proposed Amendments to Rules 5.5 and 8.5 Of the Rules of Professional Conduct
10/25
Council to Review Proposed Foreign Legal Consultant Rule 1A:7
10/25
Council to Review Proposed Amendments to Rules 1.9 And 1.11 of The Rules of Professional Conduct
10/25
Legal Ethics Opinion 1840 adopted
10/25
Christy E. Kiely Receives Sandra Day O’Connor Award from American Inns of Court
10/18
National Adoption Day to be Celebrated Throughout Virginia
10/17
Virginia Board of Bar Examiners Posts Results from July 2007 Bar Examination
10/02
Virginia State Bar E-News October 1, 2007
10/02
Standing Committee on Legal Ethics Seeking Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules 1.9 & 1.11

September 2007

09/27
Results of Special Council Elections in Sixteenth and Nineteenth Judicial Circuits
09/27
Lawyers Slow to Request Fee-Cap Waivers
09/11
Virginia State Bar E-News September 4, 2007
09/10
Continued Relevance of Lewis Powell’s Jurisprudence Takes Center Stage during W&L Celebration

August 2007

08/27
VLF to Review Its Grants Process
08/27
Edmonds Receives NABE’s Top Award
08/09
Legal Ethics Opinion 1838 Regarding In-House Counsel For A Corporation
08/09
VSB Standing Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law is Seeking Comment on UPL Opinion 212
08/06
August 6, 2007: Virginia State Bar President on the Death of Oliver White Hill
08/03
Bar Groups to Assist in Evaluating Candidates for Court of Appeals Vacancy
08/02
VSB Council Seeking Comments to Proposed Rule Changes to Paragraph 13
08/01
Virginia State Bar E-News August 1, 2007

July 2007

07/25
Instructional Video for Fee-Cap Waiver Forms on Web
07/23
Withdrawl of Proposed LEO 1829
07/18
Committee Reports on Malpractice Insurance
07/18
Proposed Amendment: Increase CRESPA Surety Bond from $100,000 to $200,000
07/18
Proposed Notification Statute: Required notification to third-party claimants or judgment creditors
07/17
Request For Proposal (RFP VSB 08-001)
07/11
The Dangers of Notario Fraud/EL Peligro De Fraude De Nota rio

June 2007

06/29
Oliver Hill’s Autobiography Updated, Reissued
06/29
Council Highlights June 2007
06/29
Globalization, Diversity are Conclave Themes
06/26
Virginia Law Foundation Accepting Nominations for Fellows Class of 2008
06/25
Local and Specialty Bar Awards
06/25
Bar Groups to Assist in Evaluating Candidates for Court Vacancy
06/21
Virginia Law Foundation Taps New Officers, Board Members
06/21
Virginia Law Foundation Announces Public Service Internship Recipients and Sponsors for 2007
06/18
VSB’s Standing Committee on Legal Ethics Seeking Public Comment on Legal Ethics Opinion 1840
06/05
2007-2008 Dues Statement Now Online
06/05
Virginia State Bar E-News June 4, 2007
06/04
Edmonds to receive Bolton Award from NABE
06/04
Results of 2007-08 Virginia State Bar Council Elections

May 2007

05/25
JustChildren Founder Selected to Receive Virginia Legal Aid Award
05/24
Fairfax Attorney Named Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyer of the Year
05/17
Roanoke Attorney Steven L. Higgs Named Virginia’s Local Bar Leader of the Year
05/17
James C. Roberts of Richmond Receives Tradition of Excellence Award
05/16
Law Foundation Announces Grant Awards
05/11
Amendment to Rule 4.2—Communication With Persons Represented By Counsel Effective immediately
05/09
Family Law Section Recognizes Outstanding Virginia Lawyers
05/09
Annual Special Assessment for Clients’ Protection Fund Effective July 1, 2007
05/09
Increases in Delinquency and Reinstatement Fees Effective July 1, 2007

April 2007

04/30
Virginia State Bar E-News: STAY INFORMED, GET CONNECTED
04/30
Virginia State Bar Announces 2007 Law In Society Contest Winners
04/25
LEO 1829 Lawyers Serving on Public Bodies – Compendium Opinion
04/11
VSB 69th Annual Meeting Online Registration Now Open
04/02
Lewis F. Powell Pro Bono Award Goes to Richmond Lawyer and U.Va. Program
04/02
William & Mary Law Student Receives Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award

March 2007

03/13
Lawyers Helping Lawyers Conference Offers 5.5 Hours CLE Credit (4.5 Ethics)

February 2007

02/27
Commission on Courts in the 21st Century Final Report Released
02/13
Supreme Court of Virginia, VSB Announce Advanced Indigent Criminal Defense Program
02/05
Immigration Issue Is Topic of Legal Essay Contest
02/05
Vacancies on Eastern District Federal Bench

January 2007

01/09
Lawyers and Other People’s Money: A Resource for Maintaining Trust Accounts
01/05
2007 Criminal Law Seminar Luncheon Speakers Announced
01/05
Principles of Cooperation for Physicians and Attorneys In The Commonwealth of Virginia - New Edition
01/03
Bar Discount Available for Techshow

December 2006

12/05
2007 Criminal Law Seminar Announced
12/01
New Pro Hac Vice Rule – Effective February 1, 2007

November 2006

11/21
VLF Establishes Oliver White Hill Internship Fund, Seeks Donations

October 2006

10/11
Draft Virginia Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Counsel—Accepting Comments

September 2006

09/11
VSB Partners with State to Promote Conservation Easements

July 2006

07/25
First Day in Practice Seminar Set for October 31
07/25
Virginia Law Foundation Accepting Nominations for Fellows Class of 2007

June 2006

06/21
Commission on Virginia Courts in the 21st Century Posts Preliminary Recommendations, Sets Hearings
06/01
Richmond Attorney to Serve as 68th President of the Virginia State Bar
06/01
Christy E. Kiely of Richmond Wins VSB Young Lawyer of the Year Award

May 2006

05/31
Frank Overton Brown Jr. of Richmond Wins the VSB’s 2006 Tradition of Excellence Award
05/31
Attorney Frank W. Morrison of Lynchburg Recognized for Lifetime Achievement
05/30
Virginia State Bar To Meet June 15-18
05/30
Jill A. Hanken Wins the Virginia State Bar’s 2006 Legal Aid Award
05/30
George W. Dodge of Arlington Wins Local Bar Leader of the Year Award for 2006
05/30
Carolyn M. Grimes of Alexandria Wins Local Bar Leader of the Year Award for 2006
05/30
Local and Specialty Bar Awards To Be Given at Annual Meeting
05/08
Virginia State Bar Announces 2006 Law In Society Contest Winners

April 2006

04/19
Deputy Attorney General Bill Mims To Speak at Solo & Small-Firm Legal Forum in Danville
04/18
All Virginia hospitals participate in Advance Directives Day.
04/06
Virginia State Bar Announces Recommendation of New Bar Counsel

March 2006

03/10
David P. Baugh is the 2006 Recipient of the Lewis F. Powell Jr. Pro Bono Award
03/10
U.Va. Law Student to Receive the Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award

February 2006

02/18
Virginia Lawyers Asked to Volunteer for Katrina Victims

October 2005

10/05
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission Home Page
10/05
Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management Hurricane Katrina Web Site
10/05
Hurricane Katrina Legal Assistance Fund