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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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe Vermont Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in three cases at Rutland High School on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. The Justices usually hear oral arguments in the Supreme Court building in Montpelier, but in the fall the Court goes “On the Road” to hear arguments at a Vermont high school. The Rutland…
DetailsThe VBA held its Annual Meeting at the Lake Morey Resort on Sept. 27 and followed up with a slate of webinars the following week. Attendance was healthy with 178 registered attendees and a total of 223 on hand (including judges, sponsors, guests, and staff). More than 130 people participated in the Zoom Basic Skills…
DetailsHannah King is the new Executive Director of the Vermont Bar Foundation. She was introduced by VBF Board President Elect Bonnie Badgewick at the VBA’s Annual Meeting at Lake Morey on Sept. 27 and started in her new post last week. King previously served as the Deputy Campaign Manager and Finance Director for Congresswoman Becca Balint,…
DetailsThe 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 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.…
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