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The VBA’s legal research partner, Fastcase, upgraded its platform this winter. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global leader in legal intelligence and with the merger a new suite of services has arrived. The new platform went live in Vermont on Dec. 5. It has a new appearance and new functionality. With change comes…
Like the rest of the population, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind 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 challenges. That said, the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL) maintains a roster…
This just in from the judiciary. TO: Members of the Bar FROM: Teri Corsones, Esq., State Court Administrator RE: Ballot Instructions – Election of Attorney Members of the Judicial Nominating Board Pursuant to Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 1 DATE: December 12, 2024 This Memo provides ballot instructions regarding the…
Gov. Phil Scott today announced his appointment of four Vermont Superior Court Judges on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 27). They are : Bonnie Badgewick of Woodstock, Dana DiSano of South Burlington, Timothy Doherty of Burlington, and Laura Rowntree of South Burlington. With these appointments, half of all the superior court judges Governor Scott has…