News and Information

December 2012

12/05
Volunteers sought for VSB committees
12/04
Virginia State Bar E-News, December 2012
12/03
Martingayle is choice for President-elect
12/03
New IRS Credit Card Transaction Reporting Requirements

November 2012

11/30
Supreme Court of Virginia Vacates Amendments to Rules 7.1-7.5
11/30
VSB Member Login will not be available Saturday morning
11/28
Nominations sought for District Committee vacancies
11/26
First Day in Practice rescheduled for March 1, 2013
11/19
2013 High School Essay Contest Explores Online Teacher Intimidation by Students
11/16
New Cover Sheet for Filing Civil Actions
11/06
Eleventh Annual Government and Public Interest Interview Program
11/05
Information Available on the 20th Anniversary Conclave on Education of Lawyers
11/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, November 2012

October 2012

10/31
Vote For President-elect
10/29
First Day in Practice Seminar scheduled for Tuesday will be rescheduled
10/25
Indigent Defense Task Force Proposes Amendments to Virginia Supreme Court Rule 3A:11
10/24
Highlights of the October 19, 2012, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
10/23
LEO 1732 Amended
10/22
Supreme Court of Virginia to review proposed amendments to Rules 1A:1 and 1A:3
10/17
VSB Diversity Conference requests comments for inclusion on Executive Committee
10/02
Virginia State Bar E-News, October 2012
10/01
Nominations sought for 2013-14 District Committee vacancies

September 2012

09/18
FBI: Lawyers’ Identities Being Used For Fake Websites and Solicitations
09/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, September 2012

August 2012

08/24
VSB Disciplinary Board to Hear Sisk Reinstatement Petition on October 26, 2012
08/22
Nominations Sought for 19th Judicial Circuit VSB Council Seat
08/20
Jazz 4 Justice Benefit, September 29th
08/09
Nominations Sought for Chappell-Morris Award
08/07
Voluntary Good Practices Guidance to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
08/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, August 2012

July 2012

07/30
Internet Scammers Continue to Target Lawyers and Law Firms
07/13
Proposed VSB Bylaws revisions to election procedures for president-elect and council
07/11
Circuit court vacancies
07/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, July 2012

June 2012

06/28
Nominations Sought for Board and Committee Vacancies
06/21
Nominations Committee Name Change, Policies Approved
06/20
Fighting Notario Fraud: Consumer Protection Theories
06/18
VSB Dues Can Be Paid Online
06/18
Highlights of the June 14, 2012, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
06/18
Proposed Payee Notification Statute
06/18
Annual Dues Statements Mailed
06/16
Sharon D. Nelson is President-elect of Virginia State Bar
06/16
Richmond Attorney W. David Harless Is President of Virginia State Bar
06/11
On-site Registration for Annual Meeting Now Open
06/04
Dunnaville to Receive First Diversity Conference Award
06/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, June 2012

May 2012

05/30
Council Members Announced
05/23
Virginia Law Foundation Seeks Fellows Nominations
05/22
Richmond Attorney to become 74th VSB President
05/09
William L. Schmidt Named Recipient of the Tradition of Excellence Award
05/03
Virginia State Bar Announces 2012 Law in Society Contest Winners
05/02
Space Available for Indigent Defense Training Seminar Webcasts on May 4
05/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, May 2012

April 2012

04/25
Education Section Establishes Award to Honor William R. Rakes
04/25
Annual Meeting Registration Fee Entitles Attendance to Numerous CLE Programs and Special Events
04/24
Virginia Law Foundation Announces Grant Awards
04/24
Register Online for the VSB Annual Meeting: Sign Up Now for a Discount
04/19
“Forever Tree” Will Honor Chief Justice Hassell
04/17
Lawyers and Other People’s Money: A Resource for Maintaining Trust Accounts
04/16
Legal Aid Award Winners Announced
04/12
2012 Midyear Legal Seminar in Rome, Italy, Is A Go
04/09
VSB/VBA Appellate Summit
04/02
Virginia State Bar E-News, April 2012

March 2012

03/26
William & Mary Fraternity Places Second in Mock Trial Competition
03/19
Pro Bono Conference to Address Ethics and Issues Involving Plea Agreements
03/12
Lawyers Who Serve the Military to be Recognized
03/06
Register Now for the Pro Bono Awards Ceremony, Ethics CLE, and Related Events
03/02
Immigrant Advocate to Receive Award for Pro Bono Work
03/02
University of Virginia Student Named Pro Bono Award Winner
03/01
Virginia State Bar E-News
 March 2012

February 2012

02/29
Fastcase Announces Mobile Sync Upgrade for iPhone and iPad
02/28
Comments Sought to Proposed Policy Revision
02/28
Tradition of Excellence Award Call for Nominations
02/27
Highlights of the February 25, 2012, Virginia State Bar Council Meeting
02/23
Legal Services Corporation publishes request for proposals
02/10
Nominations Sought for 2012-13 Board and Committee Vacancies
02/06
Public Defender Melinda Douglas Presented with Carrico Award by Virginia State Bar
02/01
Virginia State Bar E-News, February 2012

January 2012

01/26
Pro Bono Ceremony Travels to Historic Petersburg
01/26
Legal Aid Appeal: Consider IOLTA
01/23
Virginia Law Foundation Inducts Fellows Class of 2012
01/17
VSB to Evaluate Candidates for Court of Appeals Vacancy
01/05
Virginia State Bar E-News, January 2012

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