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2026 Member Benefits Supplement
The post 2026 Member Benefits Supplement appeared first on NHBA .
Asked and Answered: Cybersecurity FAQ for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers
Solo and small firm lawyers may assume cybercriminals are looking for bigger targets. In reality, smaller firms hold valuable financial, personal, and confidential information, often without the security resources available to larger organizations. That combination makes them attractive targets. In this condensed interview, Eric Helms, founder of Helmlight Consulting and a longtime information technology professional at the University of North... The post Asked and Answered: Cybersecurity FAQ for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Federal Court in Seattle Addresses Standing for Disqualification Motions
The Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) define disqualification law, while procedural aspects are shaped by courts. In a Seattle case, the court denied a disqualification motion because the moving party lacked standing, as they were never a client of the opposing counsel. The ruling highlights the significance of procedural law in disqualification cases.
Bar News August 19, 2026
Please click on the image to access the full .pdf version of the Bar News. The post Bar News August 19, 2026 appeared first on NHBA .
Sarah Phillips recognized for dedication to advancement of justice
Sarah Phillips, with the Missouri State Public Defender, will receive this year’s Liberty Bell Award, presented by The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section. The Liberty Bell Award acknowledges a non-lawyer or non-legal organization engaged in public service activities that enhance the legal community or are dedicated to the advancement of justice. Phillips is a manager for Holistic Defense Services with the MSPD, where she oversees a group of advocates placed in MSPD offices throughout the eastern part of the state. The HDS team works alongside lawyers to help clients through resource…
Case summaries for Aug. 14-20, 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.
Closing statements: What do you want your professional legacy to be?
What do you want your professional legacy to be?
The flag: Long-arm statute, Missouri Human Rights Act, and more
For personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant, the defendant’s conduct must fall within Missouri’s long-arm statute
Barbara Glesner Fines honored with 2026 family law award
For her inspirational work in family law, Barbara Glesner Fines will receive the Roger P. Krumm Family Law Award.
NC Voter Project Aims To Make Voting as Simple as Possible
The North Carolina Voter Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to expand voter registration, provide access to trusted election information and encourage civic participation across North Carolina. NCAJ member Leonard Jernigan, president of the NC Voter Project board, founded the nonprofit five years ago with the goal of using nontraditional, modern approaches to target the state’s large pool of unregistered or infrequent voters. NCAJ encourages its […]
Ethics: 10 lessons from 2025 admonitions
Here are 10 examples of misconduct that resulted in an admonition in 2025 that Missouri lawyers can learn from.
Missouri lawyers elect 2026-2027 Board of Governors, YLS Council
The lawyers of Missouri, voting in districts throughout the state , elected several members to The Missouri Bar Board of Governors and Young Lawyers’ Section Council. The newly elected and retained Board of Governors members and YLS Council members will take office at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar, which takes place Sept. 16-18 in Kansas City. Board of Governors Five members were newly elected to the 45-member Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar and 15 incumbents were retained for new terms. Members of the Board of Governors are elected to serve two-year…
Child Welfare Independent Living Programs & Eligibility
This course explores in detail the different eligibility options and criteria (placement status, history in care, educational status and qualifying activity) for child welfare independent living programs.
MoveMakers and NewsMakers for Aug. 18, 2026
Kansas City | Other Kansas City National law firm Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Litigation Associate Samuel A. Pomeroy in the firm’s Kansas City office. He handles all phases of litigation, from drafting pleadings to appearing at trial, negotiating settlements, and managing appeals. Pomeroy has counseled employers and employees on restrictive covenant issues and claims under the Missouri Human Rights Act. As part of his practice counseling employers, he regularly drafts and reviews employment agreements such as noncompete/nonsolicitation agreements for employers. In addition…
Bar Blast – August 18, 2026
Taxes in your practice: 10th Circuit upholds dentist’s prison term for tax scheme
Scott E. Vincent is the founding member of Vincent Law, LLC in Kansas City. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit recently affirmed a 41-month prison sentence imposed on a dentist convicted of tax evasion. In U.S. v. Ulibarri, 1 the court rejected the dentist’s arguments that the sentence was not reasonable due to his reliance on a tax scheme promoter’s alternative tax mitigation strategy and business trust structure to eliminate federal taxes. Ulibarri serves as a reminder to lawyers that the IRS pursues clients of tax scheme promoters, particularly when they significantly and…
Executive summary: Reaching our goals, together
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From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from Courts with the Next Generation
Annabel Rodriguez grew up in Boston in a Spanish-speaking home where, from childhood, she was the family translator and advocate. She didn’t think a career in law was within her reach until she got a unique opportunity in college to enroll in a fellowship at the federal courthouse.
Remembering the Need for Self-Care
Law was literally killing me. A heart monitor I wore in May showed my heart was running at beats up to 231 beats per minute. I was in atrial fibrillation, my heart beating out of rhythm, 56 percent of the time. I didn’t notice. I’d had recent procedures for hernia and ulcer, and had gotten my first ever bone fracture, and through it pushed on. Many of us are drawn to the legal profession by a drive to help people. It’s what drew me in. Law has given me the opportunity to change many people’s lives for the better. On a few lucky occasions I’ve actually been able to change policy, once or…
Hon. Martina Peterson receives 2026 Diversity Champion Award
Hon. Martina Peterson will receive this year’s Missouri Bar Diversity Champion Award for her dedication to inclusion and gains toward increasing the retention, advancement, and promotion of diversity in the legal profession.
Join a Practice Section for $15
Now is the time to join one of our 19 practice-specific Sections. Members of Sections have access to Lexology’s daily personalized newsletter, discounted registration fees for Section CLE, and more. […] The post Join a Practice Section for $15 appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
Registration Open for Portugal Trip – May 2027
Travel with CLE Abroad and The Mississippi Bar May 12-20, 2027, and earn education credits! A Taste of Portugal will visit Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, and the Douro Valley while engaging […] The post Registration Open for Portugal Trip – May 2027 appeared first on The Mississippi Bar .
Case summaries for Aug. 7-13, 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.
Eighth Judicial District Court Reassigns Family Division Cases, Designates Lead Judges
On August 12, 2026, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 26-05: an administrative order regarding Family Division case reassignments and lead judge designations. According to the order, District Judge Cynthia Giuliani has been appointed Presiding Judge of the Family Division, and reassignment of her current caseload is necessary to enable her to carry […]
Small towns, big impact: Realities of rural practice
Genna Tlustos is the assistant editor of the Journal of The Missouri Bar. Living in a rural area has many benefits — avoiding traffic, the lower cost of living, having a close-knit community, and seeing the direct impacts of your work. But in Missouri, one major drawback may be finding access to legal services. And for the lawyers working in rural areas, the pressure to fill those gaps can be demanding and challenging. Assessing rural practice in Missouri The Missouri Bar’s Special Committee on Rural Practice is researching the state of rural practice in Missouri, including examining barriers…
Navigating uncertainty as a lawyer
Uncertainty is no stranger to the legal community. Whether waiting for employment offers, discovery, opposing counsel to respond, or a verdict, for many lawyers, uncertainty can create a heightened sense of anxiety and distress, which can lead to burnout and professional dissatisfaction (LCMLA 2022). Struggling with uncertainty and the unknown is a common part of human experience. Our brains are wired to protect us, scanning for potential threats and looking for evidence to fit that something could go wrong. When we don’t know what the future holds, our minds naturally try to fill in the…
Goodwin, Matthes, Spradlin honored as 2026 exemplary trial lawyers
Gregory M. Goodwin, T.J. Matthes, and Tracy Spradlin will receive this year’s Lon O. Hocker Awards for their commendable work as trial lawyers.
Massachusetts CPCS Seeks Dual-Licensed Vermont Attorneys for Private Panel Opportunities
The Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is expanding its outreach to attorneys in neighboring states and is particularly interested in connecting with Vermont attorneys who are also licensed to practice in Massachusetts. CPCS contracts with private attorneys throughout Massachusetts to provide representation to individuals who cannot afford counsel. For dual-licensed attorneys, CPCS private…
Teri Corsones Wins Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration at ABA Annual Meeting
Vermont State Court Administrator Therese “Teri” Corsones was honored on Aug. 1 at the 2026 ABA Annual Conference in Chicago with the Robert B. Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Judicial Administration. The Award honors the former Dean Emeritus of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and former Chair of…