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Working Together: Building an Effective Attorney-Paralegal Partnership
Attendees will learn practical strategies for supervising and collaborating with paralegals and legal assistants, communicating expectations, managing caseloads, and fostering a professional, respectful workplace
Bar Blast – September 1, 2026
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Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement
FMCSA amends the regulations governing the annual Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees that participating States collect from motor carriers, motor private carriers of property, brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies. On September 18, 2025, the UCR Board recommended a fee increase for the 2027 registration year and subsequent registration years. This recommended increase averages 20 percent over the fee structure adopted for 2025 and retained for 2026, with varying increases ranging between $9 and $9,329 per entity, depending on the applicable…
Commercial Driver's License Standards: Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics Application for Exemption
FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption granted to Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics (Covenant Logistics) from the requirement that a commercial driver's license (CDL) holder with the proper class and endorsements be seated in the front seat of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at all times while the commercial learner's permit (CLP) holder is engaged in behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways, but only after the CLP holder has passed the CDL skills test. FMCSA has analyzed the exemption application and public comments and determined that the…
Federal Court Excludes Expert for AI ‘Hallucinated’ Citations
A federal court in Tacoma excluded an expert in LeDouxx v. Outliers, Inc. due to AI-generated “hallucinated” citations that compromised credibility. The court previously sanctioned the plaintiff's lawyer for numerous inaccurate citations. This ruling emphasizes the necessity for accurate citations in expert reports and prudent discussions regarding AI tool usage in legal contexts.
Dodge, Tucker receive 2026 President’s Award for commitment to judicial performance review process
2025-2026 Missouri Bar President Athena Dickson awarded Deborah Dodge and Laurence R. Tucker with the 2026 President’s Award for their dedication and leadership on the Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee.
Notice of Suspension: Jarrod D. Mumford
Notice of Suspension: Jarrod D. Mumford of Jackson was suspended for two years by a Complaint Tribunal in Cause No. 2026-B-521 as of August 30, 2026. Mumford was hired to […] The post Notice of Suspension: Jarrod D. Mumford appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
The Florida Power of Attorney Act: Validity of Documents
This course provides a comprehensive review of Powers of Attorney (POA), including the Florida POA Act and essential terminology.
Nevada Supreme Court to Hold Hearing re: Self-Represented Litigant Judicial Actions on Sept. 17
On August 24, 2026, Nevada Supreme Court Justices Kristina Pickering and Patricia Lee petitioned the court in ADKT 631 to amend the comments to Canon 2.6 of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct to address permitted judicial actions in cases where self-represented litigants are present. The Nevada Supreme Court will conduct a public hearing on […]
Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court and Third Judicial District Court
PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 28, 2026) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced the appointments of Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen to serve on the Utah Supreme Court, and Elizabeth “Liz” Butler to serve on the Third Judicial District Court. The Supreme Court appointments fill vacancies created by the retirement […]
A message from the chief justice: Have your voice heard on the future of legal education
The Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform (CLEAR) of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) is gathering perspectives from across the legal education and legal professional landscape on law school accreditation, the mandatory minimum standards for law schools which focus on institutional governance, operational resources, curricular quality, and graduate outcomes. Most jurisdictions require applicants to the bar to have graduated from an accredited law school. States around the country are reexamining the function, role, and…
Case summaries for Aug. 21-27, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
New NCAJ Member Discount: Mika AI Receptionist
Mika is an AI-powered receptionist built exclusively for law firms, answering calls 24/7 at a fraction of the cost of traditional receptionist services. Created by a practicing North Carolina criminal defense attorney and NCAJ member, Mika was designed to solve a common problem: ensuring every caller receives an accurate, professional intake experience. Mika learns your firm’s information […]
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Rule 6.01
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Rule 6.01 Effective date: Aug. 25, 2026 Order Order (PDF) QuickRead QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Form Numbers 8-A(1), 8-A(2), and 8-A(3)
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Form Numbers 8-A(1), 8-A(2), and 8-A(3) Effective date: Jan. 1, 2027 Order Order (PDF) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(1) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(2) Civil Procedure Form Number 8-A(3) QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Court Operating Rules 4.04 and 4.21
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Court Operating Rules 4.04 and 4.21 Effective date: Jan. 1, 2027 Order Order (PDF) QuickRead QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Supreme Court of Missouri order - Adult Abuse Protection Forms
Order dated Aug. 25, 2026 Adult Abuse Protection Forms Effective date: Aug. 25, 2026 Order Order (PDF) Ex Parte Order of Protection – Adult Judgment of the Full Order of Protection – Adult QuickRead versions are color coded: deletions in red; additions in blue. They are prepared for Missouri lawyers to highlight text changes in Orders. If there is any variation between the QuickRead version and the Order, the Order controls. Some orders will not have QuickRead versions.
Danielle R. Drake awarded for community service
In honor of her dedication to helping her community, Danielle R. Drake will receive this year’s Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section Tom Cochran Community Service Award. The Tom Cochran Community Service Award recognizes a member of The Missouri Bar whose service and professionalism have enhanced their community. The award is named after Thomas D. Cochran, whose commitment and contributions to the practice of law and his community inspired generations of lawyers. Drake is a partner at Parks & Drake, Attorneys at the Lake, where she represents clients throughout Mid-Missouri in family law, real…
New Supreme Court Fellows Set to Begin Term
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2026-2027 fellowships in September.
Callais Comes Home
What the Landmark SCOTUS Decision Means for North Carolina I. The North Carolina Irony When the Supreme Court decided Louisiana v. Callais this past April, election lawyers in other states had to learn the doctrine from scratch. Not so for North Carolinians, because the high court was working with tools our state supplied.1 The landmark 1986 case Thornburg v. […]
Aleigh Flournoy: Leadership Academy ‘grounded in real-life leadership’
Meet Aleigh Flournoy, a member of the 2025-2026 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy class!
NH Constitution and the Courts
This event has reached capacity! If you would like to be notified of future opportunities, please contact Martha Madsen at [email protected]. This is a free program for high school teachers, curriculum directors, and administrators October 2, 2026 NH Supreme Court, Concord, NH Six professional development hours will be awarded Featuring: NH high school teacher Pamala ... Read more The post NH Constitution and the Courts appeared first on NHBA .
Associate
A Concord firm seeks to add associate with 1 – 5 years’ experience. Seeking attorney with experience in any of the following areas: (a) Family Law, (b) Trusts, Estate Planning, and Probate, and (c) business organization formations and commercial transactions. Our firm’s practice is focused in these three areas. Must have strong analytical skills, self-motivation, ... Read more The post Associate appeared first on NHBA .
Apply for Western Appellate District vacancy on The Missouri Bar Board of Governors
The Missouri Bar Board of Governors is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy in the Western Appellate District for the 2026-27 bar year. The Missouri Bar must receive letters of application by Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Who Is eligible to apply? Any person who is in good standing and enrolled to vote in the Western Appellate District may apply. A lawyer must be employed or maintain their principal law office full-time in the Western Appellate District to be eligible to apply for the board vacancy. The Western Appellate District includes Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Benton, Boone…
Eighth Judicial District Court Seeks Input on Commissioner Finalists
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is inviting public comment on the finalists for the position of civil commitment commissioner and ADR commissioner. This opportunity for public input is part of a tiered recruitment process established by administrative directive for selecting district court commissioners. The following individuals have been selected as finalists and are […]
MoveMakers and NewsMakers for Aug. 25, 2026
Springfield | National Springfield Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to welcome Tina Fowler to the firm’s Springfield, Missouri, office as a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Fowler helps employers navigate workplace challenges and manage employment-related risk, providing proactive representation in employment disputes and robust defense in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace claims before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state and federal courts, including appellate courts. A diligent counselor, Fowler advises on…
Bar Blast – August 25, 2026
2026 Member Benefits Supplement
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