Serving the Public and the Profession
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 our friends at the Washington County Bar Association: Hello Colleagues, Please come to our annual WCBA Holiday Party, and bring a friend! It will be a great time to mix and mingle, chat with old friends, and meet new people. Here are the details: What: 2024 WCBA Holiday Party. One drink…
The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association approved the creation of a section for Public Utilities Law at its meeting on Oct. 23. The first chair of the section is Joslyn L. Wilschek of the Wilschek, Iarrapino Law Office in Montpelier, and Will Dodge, of Downs Rachlin Martin, will serve as co-chair. This…
We hope so! The VBA thrives with member participation, and one of the most important ways you can serve is as a member of the Board of Managers. There are three two-year seats coming open this winter. Additionally, the executive committee positions of Treasurer, Secretary, and President Elect are open every year. The VBA Nominating…
The Judicial Conduct Board investigates complaints about judges and recommends any needed action to the court. The Supreme Court appoints the nine members of the Board, which consists of three judges, active or retired (but not active Supreme Court Justices), three lawyers admitted to practice in Vermont, and three members of the public who are…
The Vermont Bar Association (VBA) is 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 that they can work in underserved geographic and subject areas. The next…
The 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…
A 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…
Vermont notary commissions will expire at the end of January 2025. The Office of Professional Regulation of the Secretary of State’s Office has mandated that for non-attorney notaries who are not otherwise exempt, a minimum of one hour of relevant continuing education must be completed and documented prior to re-commissioning. See the Administrative Rules…
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…