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This just in to the VBA from the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Section: The Co-Chairs of the Early Dispute Resolution (EDR) Committee of the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Section are requesting attorney participation in a study designed to gather data about the value of early dispute resolution. Data in the field of dispute resolution is very…
DetailsThe Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL) has advised the VBA that a program designed to increase the flow of disabled college students into law school has just extended its application deadline until May 12. The Coelho Center Law Fellowship Program at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles provides an impressive…
DetailsThe VBA got notice of this information from the Judiciary about problems some Odyssey users are having with their emails being added to a “suppression list.” To wit: Odyssey File and Serve has recently provided information for court users who are not receiving email notifications and who question whether their email addresses have mistakenly been…
DetailsFrom the Washington County Bar Association: Judge Tomasi, presiding judge of Washington Superior Court, is holding a civil bench bar on Monday, May 1st at noon here at the courthouse in Montpelier. You’re welcome to bring your lunch and attend in person, or participate remotely via Webex (invitation attached). Topics of discussion may include landlord/tenant…
DetailsFrom the Washington County Bar Association: Hello Colleagues, Kindly RSVP by this Thursday, April 20 for our May 4, 2023 WCBA Meet the Judges luncheon. Following are the details. Hope to see you there. The RSVP form is linked here. What: Meet the Judges Luncheon. We have invited and have confirmation from many of the…
DetailsThe Vermont Judiciary Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was established to identify disparities in our justice system, understand the causes, evaluate solutions, and implement changes. The Commission’s work will address disparities amongst individuals involved in court proceedings as well as internal Judiciary practices, such as hiring, training, and retention. Forums have been held throughout…
DetailsThe VBA held its in-person Mid-Year Meeting at the Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester Center on March 31 and followed up with a slate of webinars the following week. Attendance figures made it clear that people are ready to get out and meet together again! Last year’s Mid-Year Meeting was held in downtown Burlington…
DetailsThe Justice Advocacy Initiative at Vermont Law & Graduate School is hosting a mixer for students and Vermont criminal law practitioners to come together and talk about, “Growing Pains of Early Attorneyhood.” It will be held Thursday, April 27th, 2023, beginning at 6pm, in the Yates Common Room at the VLGS campus in South…
DetailsGovernor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of two Vermont Superior Court Judges: Robert Katims of Hinesburg and H. Dickson Corbett of East Thetford. “As I have often said, appointed judges is one of the most important responsibilities for any governor, and it’s critical to identify individuals who are fair, impartial, experienced and committed to…
DetailsThe Vermont Bar Association was pleased to collaborate with the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, the Office of the Federal Public Defender, the Office of the Vermont Attorney General, and Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) to present the Seventh Annual Statewide High School Mock Trial Program this year. The program…
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