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MONTPELIER, Vermont – The Vermont Bar Association joins the American Bar Association in condemning the continued attacks on judges and other members of our judicial system. The VBA is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that is committed to robust civil discourse and the exercise of First Amendment rights – but we will not, and…
DetailsThe Judiciary has announced the Superior Judge Rotation Schedule for Sept. 3, 2024, through Sept. 1, 2025. Click here to see the schedule.
At its January 2024 administrative meeting, the Vermont Supreme Court voted to adopt the NextGen bar exam as of the July 2027 administration. The NextGen bar exam is currently under development. It will first be administered in a limited number of jurisdictions in July 2026. Vermont is joining nine other jurisdictions that have announced their…
DetailsDebate, Dialogue, Discussion, Discourse, Deliberation… Lawyers love these “D” words. The differences between them are subtle, but meaningful, and not merely semantics. The underlying theme, however, is the recognition that there exist differing viewpoints, on virtually everything, and those variances need to be explored. We attorneys pride ourselves on being open and informed, which can…
DetailsComing soon — our Higher Logic online communities which will be a Y-UGE improvement over our current listserves. Our staff is working closely with Higher Logic in their Higher Logic User Groups (called “HUGS”) to set up the best user experience possible. The online communities are a way for members to share their collective wisdom,…
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