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Veterans Advocate Training Program Date: Friday, July 26, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Location: In Person (VLGS Campus) and Virtual (vermontlaw.edu/live) Registration Link: bit.ly/vatp-rsvp Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is holding a Veterans Advocate Training Program on July 26 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. Attendees will gain…
From the Gov’s Office: Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Joseph McLean, as a superior court judge of the environmental division. “Joe has demonstrated a strong understanding of Vermont’s environmental laws through his decades of legal experience,” said Governor Phil Scott. “His experience, and balanced approach to the law will serve Vermonters well.”…
The Vermont Judiciary announced on July 11, 2024 that they are seeking to fill three newly created superior court judge positions. The new judges will serve the northeastern and northwestern regions of the state. For complete information about the new judgeships and how to apply, click here. The link will bring you to the Judiciary…
A note came into the VBA this morning about the Vermont Digital Evidence Portal (VDEP) for attorneys. This information is also posted on the VDEP webpage on the Judiciary website: Court users wishing to display evidence on courtroom TVs should have a local copy of the evidence saved on their own device that they bring…
This just in from the Judiciary. What attorneys need to know about using the courtroom TVs to display evidence: MEMO TO: Vermont Bar Association FROM: Andy Campbell, Digital Content Manager, Vermont Judiciary DATE: June 6, 2024 SUBJECT: Information about evidence sharing cables in Vermont courtrooms Most Vermont courtrooms are now equipped with evidence sharing…
With the migration of the court’s email addresses to the “@vtcourts.gov” domain there has been a change to the email address that attorneys should use to notify the court of their vacation schedules. The new email address is: centralclerkreview@vtcourts.gov . As before, providing notice here makes the information available through Odyssey to all trial courts,…
When U.S. District Court Judge Geoffrey Crawford announced his intention to retire from the federal bench in Vermont last year, the VBA worked with the offices of Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch to convene a joint Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel to screen candidates and make recommendations to the senators, who made a final recommendation…
Like the rest of the population, deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind clients need legal representation. As all attorneys are aware, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. This includes potential clients with hearing impairments. That said, the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL) maintains a roster…
Do you and a client have a disagreement about your billed attorney’s fees? The VBA offers free services to resolve disputes over an attorney’s billed fees. The free services include both mediation and arbitration, and are provided by the VBA Fee Dispute Committee (f/k/a the Fee Arbitration Committee) (the “Committee”) to those who choose to…
The Judiciary has announced the Superior Judge Rotation Schedule for Sept. 3, 2024, through Sept. 1, 2025. Click here to see the schedule.