This just in from the Judiciary: Due to current snow conditions in Rutland County, the Rutland County Courthouse and the Rutland Criminal and Family Courthouse will close early at 3:30 pm and will reopen on Monday, February 23 at 8:00 am. Due to snow forecasts for this afternoon, Friday, February 20, the Bennington County Courthouse…
The Vermont Labor Relations Board (VLRB) invites qualified individuals to apply for a current “Labor” seat vacancy on the Board. A Labor seat representative brings demonstrated knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements from the perspective of employees and organized labor. Individuals appointed to the Labor seat typically have experience working with or representing…
VBA NAMES KIM VELK NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association voted at their January 16 meeting to offer the Executive Director position to Kim Velk, Esq. The decision comes following a search that began last June when the current ED, Bob Paolini, announced his plans to retire. Velk has…
Nominations are now open for candidates for VBA’s Annual Pro Bono Service Award. The Award is given each year to one or more attorneys who have devoted themselves in a noteworthy way to provide pro bono legal services. Standards for the award reflect Rule 6.1 of the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct which exhorts lawyers…
This press release just in from the Governor’s office (1/5/26): Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today has named Christina Nolan of Burlington and Michael Drescher of Hinesburg to the Vermont Supreme Court. “Naming justices to the Vermont Supreme Court is one of the greatest responsibilities for any governor,” said Governor Phil Scott. “These…