Follow the Columbus Bar on: Thanksgiving Day is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have. Veterans Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have. To all our troops - past, present and future - thank you. In this issue... 1. 2011 Judicial Election Results 2. Exclusive Health Insurance Rates for CBA Members 3. E-Filing Training Opportunities, Nov 14 & Nov 29 4. News from the Ohio Supreme Court 5. 2012 CBA Directory Cover Chosen by Voters 6. Pro Bono Celebration 2011 7. Save the Date for Rock 'n Bowl 2012 8. Support the Juvenile Detention Media Center 9. Local Attorney Comes to Aid of Crime Victim 10. Et Cetera 2011 Franklin County Municipal Court Judicial Election Results Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Eric S. Brown was defeated by James P. O’Grady. Franklin County Municipal Court Judge W. Dwayne Maynard was defeated by David C. Young. A margin of 156 votes separates Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Andrea Peeples who received 122,293 votes to 122,137 votes for Barbara Pfeiffer. Voters also re-elected Judge Michael T. Brandt, who was unopposed. In addition, Ohio voters rejected Issue 1, which would have raised the maximum age at which a judge could be elected to office to 75. More 2011 judicial election results Ohio voters reject raising judges' age limit Underwriting Day on November 15 Offers Exclusive Health Insurance Rates Willis and UHC will hold an Underwriting Day on November 15, 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 health insurance plans available through the CBA. You may be eligible for up to a 14-month rate guarantee. In addition, those who attend Underwriting Day will also be entered into a drawing to win valuable prizes. Must RSVP for Underwriting Day by Nov 11 E-Filing Training Opportunities The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Clerk’s office is gradually phasing in its new E-Filing system. Several case types are already mandatory for E-Filing (for new and existing cases) and additional case types will soon follow. Don’t be overwhelmed: Take advantage of training opportunities offered by the CBA and the Franklin County Clerk of Courts to help you navigate the new E-Filing system. Register for E-Filing training opportunities Ohio Judicial Center to be Named in Honor of Late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer On Friday, December 2, the Ohio Judicial Center will be dedicated in the name of the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer. The ceremony – which will also include unveiling Chief Justice Moyer’s official portrait – will be conducted during a session of the Supreme Court. Continue reading... More than 950 Applicants Pass July 2011 Ohio Bar Exam The Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Bar Admissions released the results of the July 2011 Ohio Bar Exam, which was administered in Columbus July 26 through July 28. Out of the 1,176 applicants who sat for the exam, 959 (81.6 percent) received passing scores; out of 1,080 first-time applicants, 86.1 percent received passing scores. Continue reading... And the Winner Is... Scioto Mile! The votes have been tallied, and the 2012 Columbus Bar Directory cover will feature Scioto Mile, Columbus’s new riverfront park. The image of Scioto Mile beat out cover designs featuring Columbus Commons and the new Franklin County Common Pleas Courthouse. Thanks to all who voted! Pre-order your 2012 books; save $5 per book Check your email tomorrow for a special BLACK FRIDAY deal on your 2012 Directory order! Pro Bono Celebration 2011 The Columbus Bar Association and Foundation's Annual Pro Bono Celebration took place on Thursday, October 27, 5:00pm at the Columbus Bar offices. The Foundation and the Columbus Bar Association have jointly funded the administration of the pro bono program since 1992, providing free assistance to thousands of people. The Columbus Bar pro bono program continues to work in partnership with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus, garnering more volunteers and evolving to be more responsive to the needs of the community in this time of great need. Pro bono opportunities at the Columbus Bar Save the Date for Rock 'n Bowl 2012 Saturday, February 4, 2012 @ the Columbus Square Bowling Palace Save the date for this fun annual event that benefits The Family Violence Coalition at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Last year, over $125,000 was raised. More Rock 'n Bowl 2012 information Support the Media Center at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center The Barnes & Noble at 3685 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. (near Sawmill) and the Columbus Bar Association Alliance will host a Book Fair to support the Media Center at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center on Saturday, November 26. A percentage of eligible purchases made at the Sawmill Road location will be donated to the Open Books Open Minds Fund of the Columbus Bar Foundation. Please mention participation in the Book Fair in order for the purchase to be counted. Open Books Open Minds purchases age-appropriate paperback books (currently 4,000 volumes), magazines, and computer software for the Center. The fund also purchases study materials and pays the testing fees for GED exams. Supporters can also help Open Books Open Minds through an online Book Fair, November 26-December 1, www.bn.com/bookfair. Enter the Bookfair ID# 10607695 at checkout. For more information, contact Marion Smithberger at 614/340.2070 or marion@cbalaw.org. Local Attorney Jack Carney-DeBord Comes to Aid of Crime Victim Local attorney and CBA member Jack Carney-DeBord was interviewed by NBC4i after stopping to help a crime victim earlier this week. Story and video at NBC4i.com Et Cetera Out of the Crowd: Public-Supplied Info Gains Ground in Courts (ABA Journal) What If Anyone Could Give Legal Advice? (Lawyerist) 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. Gala 2012: Springtime in Paris will be held on March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Columbus Bar inc Sponsors Thank you to the generous sponsors who make Columbus Bar inc possible: November 15 8:30am-3:00pm Special Events: Underwriting Day November 15 8:30am-12:15pm CLE: Masters Series: Lawyers in American History November 15 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: New Lawyer Training: Contract & Corporate Law November 16 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Attorney Client Privelege November 18 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans November 21 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Firearms Law Update 2011 November 29 1:30pm-3:30pm CLE: E-Filing Technology: Updating Your Practice November 30 1:30pm-4:15pm CLE: Trust Accounts 101 November 30 5:30pm-7:30pm Committees: Small Firm/Solo Practitioners After Hours (Networking Event) December 1 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: Business Valuations in the New Economy December 1 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Mediated Divorce December 2 9:00am-11:45am CLE: Internet, Social Media & Professionalism - Ethics, Professionalism & Substance Abuse December 2 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Bankruptcy Boot Camp 2011-2012: Part 2 December 5 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: The Checklist: Manage & Resolve Auto Accident Cases December 6 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: Juries in the Digital Age December 6 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: New Lawyer Training: Employment Law December 7 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: New Media & the Practice of Law December 7 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Contempt of Court: A Lesson in Legal History December 8 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: Cashing In: What to Know When Buying & Selling December 8 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: Stress Management for Attorneys December 9 9:00am-12:15pm CLE: OVI Part 1 December 9 1:30pm-4:45pm CLE: OVI Part 2 View the full CBA event calendar