Follow the Columbus Bar on: In this issue... 1. E-Filing Update and Free Training Opportunity 2. Exclusive Health Insurance Rates for CBA Members 3. Vote for the 2012 Columbus Bar Directory Cover 4. News from the Ohio Supreme Court 5. Employment Outlook Survey Results 6. Opportunities for New Lawyers 7. Columbus Bar Committee News 8. CBA@noon Luncheon Series 9. Municipal Court Holiday Schedule 10. Et Cetera Get the Latest Information about E-Filing As you know, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Clerk’s office has been phasing in E-Filing. Get the latest infomation about the implementation, from CBA President David Bloomfield, Jr.: Franklin County Common Pleas E-Filing Update Free E-Filing Training Opportunity Free training for Civil case filings is being provided by the Franklin County Clerk of Courts. The final training session will be held on October 25 on the 25th floor in Meeting Room B of the Franklin County Government Center, 373 S. High Street. The one-hour training starts at 9:00am. Underwriting Day on November 15 Offers Exclusive Health Insurance Rates Willis and UHC will hold an underwriting day, November 15, 8:30am to 3:00pm – open to firms of 2-99 employees. Underwriting Day provides an exclusive opportunity for Columbus Bar members to access relaxed underwriting standards and determine eligibility for discounted plans available through the CBA. Also, you may be eligible for up to a 14-month rate guarantee. Learn more about Underwriting Day Judge This Book by Its Cover: Vote for the 2012 Columbus Bar Directory Cover You've chosen the art for your walls. Why not select the art for your desk? Cast your vote by October 31. Pre-Order and Save Pre-order the 2012 Columbus Bar Directory by January 6, 2012 and receive discounted pricing. Advisory Opinion Answers Multijurisdictional Practice Question Out-of-state debt settlement lawyers are not authorized to provide legal services on a temporary basis to Ohio clients, according to a Supreme Court of Ohio Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline advisory opinion. Continue reading... Supreme Court Adopts Disciplinary System Amendments The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted a series of rule amendments designed to enhance Ohio's disciplinary system for lawyers and judges. The new rules take effect Jan. 1, 2012. Continue reading... Employment Outlook Survey Results Recent surveys suggest an increase in hiring trends in the legal profession over the next few months. Is it time to add a support person to your practice? The Columbus Bar and Experis can help you find the right person. Resources for employers seeking talent Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, Q4 Opportunities for New Lawyers at the Columbus Bar Association The Columbus Bar is currently accepting applications for the Columbus Bar inc Professional Development Center until November 4. We are also accepting applications for the Barrister Leadership Program, through November 7. Columbus Bar inc is an incubator program intended to accelerate the successful development of new lawyers in an environment that provides an array of business support resources. Attorney mentors are also being sought for this program. Learn more... This program is designed to help new attorneys (5 or fewer years of practice) develop leadership skills, connect with influential leaders in both the legal community and the city of Columbus, and build a successful law practice/career. Classes will be held the 2nd Thursday of the month. Learn more... Columbus Bar Committee News Sports Law The new Sports Law committee is up and running and meets on the last Wednesday of the month, from 12-1pm at the CBA offices. The next two meetings are October 26 and November 30 (click the dates for topic and speaker info). Join this committee online or email donna@cbalaw.org. Small Firm / Solo Practitioners The new "Small Firm / Solo Practitioners After Hours" informal networking series offers an opportunity to meet attorneys in diverse practice areas and discuss the successes/challenges of your small/solo firm. Join us for the next event on October 26 from 5:30-7:30pm at the CBA offices. Light refreshments and door prizes will be provided. RSVP to donna@cbalaw.org by 10/24. CBA@noon Luncheon Series CBA@noon, the Columbus Bar's casual, informative luncheon series, is offering two upcoming programs: "Forensic Case Study" on October 25, and "Internet Safety/Cyberbullying/Predators" on November 8. These sessions are free. Lunches may be reserved for $8, or feel free to bring your own. CBA@noon schedule, registration information Franklin County Municipal Court Holiday Schedule and Closing Information Following is the holiday schedule and Municipal Court closing information for November and December 2011 and early 2012: Court will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25; no 4-D either day. 4-D open on Saturday, November 26 (Judge Hummer presiding). 4-D open Saturday, December 24 (Judge Pollitt presiding). Court closed Monday, December 26; no 4-D. 4-D open Saturday, December 31 (Judge Peeples presiding). Court closed Monday, January 2; no 4-D. Et Cetera Law Firms Announce Plans to Sue 15 More Law Schools over Job Stats (ABA Journal) Legislation Proposed to Ban Private Ownership of Exotic Animals (The Columbus Dispatch) DISCLAIMER: The CBA provides links to various sources of information in Columbus Bar News Bytes eNewsletter purely for the convenience of readers. The opinions expressed by the authors are their own, and the CBA is not responsible for reliance on any such information. Deadline: October 31 for inclusion in the 2012 Directory Columbus Bar inc Sponsors Thank you to the generous sponsors who make Columbus Bar inc possible: October 21 9:00am-4:40pm CLE: Trial Skills Institute October 24 1:00pm-4:15pm CLE: Going Solo Boot Camp Series: Part 3 of 3 October 25 9:00am-5:00pm CLE: Masters Series: Health Care Law October 25 12:00pm-1:00pm CBA@noon: Forensic Case Study October 26 8:30am-11:45am Location: Jessing Center Pontifical College Josephinum CLE: 23rd Annual Estate Planning & Charitable Giving Update (AM Session) October 26 1:00pm-4:15pm Location: Jessing Center Pontifical College Josephinum CLE: 23rd Annual Estate Planning & Charitable Giving Update (PM Session - Repeat of AM Session) October 27 1:30am-2:30pm CLE: E-Filing at Franklin County Courts (Video) November 1 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: Intellectual Property Law Update 2011 November 2 9:15am-3:45pm Locations: Franklin County Courts CLE: E-Discovery and Technology at the New Franklin County Courthouse View the full CBA event calendar