Serving the Public and the Profession
There can be no argument: Communication is key. In 2024, that means access to broadband and cell service. The need for expanded, cutting-edge communications coverage in Vermont is critical for health, safety, education, and the economy. According to the Department of Public Service, in 2020, 71% of calls to E911 in Vermont were made…
The eighth annual Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food (and Diaper) Drive is beginning! If you or your firm or organization would like to participate, see the announcement letter from Attorney General Charity Clark, here. You can find the 2024 sign-up form here. NOTE: the form is due back to the AG’s office by Wednesday, Sept.…
Do you know an attorney who has demonstrated exceptional civility and professionalism? Please consider nominating that person for the second annual VBA President’s Award for Civility and Professionalism. The award was inaugurated in 2023 by VBA past President Andrew Manitsky. He presented the first award to attorney Nadine Scibek at the VBA Annual Meeting in…
Constitution Day is an annual celebration to mark the day in 1787 when the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia. In Vermont, the occasion has been marked by a gathering of legal experts, students, and the public at Vermont Law and Graduate School to talk about major issues facing…
The Vermont Communication Support Project (VCSP) is a new program and the first of its kind in the nation. The mandate of the Project is to provide specialized communication accommodations for people with disabilities to offer equal access to our system of justice and state services. VCSP is administered by Disability Rights Vermont and…
VERMONT PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION SEEKS STAFF ATTORNEY Interested in working on utility-related policy and legal issues for a small, dynamic State agency with opportunities for flexible, remote work? The Vermont Public Utility Commission seeks to fill a Staff Attorney I or II exempt position. The Commission regulates electric, energy efficiency, natural gas, telecommunications, and water…