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The Women’s Division of the VBA has teamed up with the Women’s Law Society and Alumni Relations and Development at Vermont Law and Graduate School to present, “Voices from the Bench: Women’s Judicial Panel” in Burlington on Oct. 17. The gathering will be held at the VLGS space at 126 College St., Suite 410, in…
DetailsBy T.J. Diggins, vLex Fastcase Customer Success Representative In coordination with Fastcase, the Vermont Bar Association has offered a free legal research member benefit since 2021, providing access to cases, statutes, and regulations. Last year, Fastcase was significantly upgraded for Vermont attorneys by the addition of a searchable database of Vermont superior court decisions. In…
DetailsThe Vermont Bar Association is committed to providing quality legal services to poor and disadvantaged Vermonters. Join us for our Pro Bono Conference at the Vermont State House on Oct. 17 to learn how you can help. This all-day event features presentations on legal ethics, human trafficking, protective orders, small business assistance, legal clinic work,…
DetailsThe Vermont Bar Association (VBA) is pleased to announce that the VBA Loan Repayment Assistance Program will be offering another round of awards to support attorneys who are struggling with student loan debt. The VBA Loan Repayment Assistance Program, also known as LRAP, is specifically designed to aid attorneys who are burdened by debt so…
DetailsThe VBA held its Annual Meeting at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT on Friday, Sept. 27. Among the events of the day, Attorney General Charity Clark reported the results of the Eighth Annual Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food (and Diaper) Drive at the business meeting. The drive is a collaboration between the…
DetailsThe Office of Professional Regulation has announced that proposed permanent administrative rules for notaries public have now been filed with the Secretary of State. You are welcome and encouraged to read the proposed rules here and to submit any written comment to sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov. There are also two public hearings planned for these rules on Oct.…
DetailsThis just in from our colleagues at the Washington County Bar Association: Hello Colleagues, For our fall WCBA lunch, we will be hosting a time to “Meet the Judges.” The Washington County judges, Judge Schoonover, Judge Harris, Judge Tomasi, and Judge Kilgore, will be attending. It will be a good opportunity to say hello.…
DetailsWhy wait? Register now right here. Here’s what you need to know: Day/Time: Saturday, November 2, 2024, noon to 3 p.m. Location: Barr Hill Distillery, 116 Gin Lane in Montpelier Price: * $50 for attorneys * $30 for non-attorneys * Free for law students & children (12 and under) Who: Everyone (runners and walkers;…
DetailsA large crowd convened at the Chase Center on the campus of Vermont Law and Graduate School on Sept. 17 for a celebration to mark Constitution Day. This was the ninth annual collaboration between VLGS, the VBA, and Vermont Judiciary to commemorate the day in 1787 when the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the…
DetailsGovernor Phil Scott yesterday announced the appointment of Jessica Seman of Reading as Family Division Magistrate serving the southeastern region of the state and Patricia Gabel of Stowe as Assistant Judge in Lamoille County. “Both Patricia and Jessica have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service throughout their careers,” said Governor Phil Scott. “I believe…
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