The latest news about the Columbus Bar and the Central Ohio legal community. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/ The CBA membership elected Mark C. Petrucci, magistrate for the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, as the new secretary/treasurer. David S. Bloomfield, Jr. will be sworn in as president, and Bradley B. Wrightsel will be installed as president-elect. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1756 Members of the Columbus Bar will meet Friday, June 3, for the 2011 Annual Meeting, the installation of new officers and board members, and the presentation of the Bar Service Medal and the Professionalism Award. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1763 This recession has cast a new light on talent supply and management around the world. Unemployment is persistently high in developed and even in many developing countries, yet organizations worldwide report difficulty filling key positions. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1759 By law, the IRS must publish the annual inflation adjustments relating to health savings accounts (HSAs) no later than June 1 for the following calendar year. The IRS announced the inflation adjustments for 2012. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1755 While the resolution of many an episode of the popular CSI television franchise wrap-up nicely in a "forensic-evidence-proves" bow, real criminal cases are rarely, if ever, so straightforward. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1754 The current economic crisis has changed the employment landscape. There is heightened pressure to execute business strategy and meet goals, yet most firms reduced their workforce during the recession. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1753 Doug Rogers has chosen the Ohio State Legal Services Association to receive the $5,000 from the John and Ginny Elam Family Fund of the Columbus Bar Foundation in his name. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1752 Women Lawyers of Franklin County installed new officers at their annual meeting last week. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1751 CEO Bike to Work Challenge, Bicycling 101, Ride of Silence and the May Bike Month Wrap-Up Party are planned for this month. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1750 This July 4, 2011 will mark the 25th Anniversary of the boldest artistic adventure of the Central Ohio Legal Community. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1749 The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until June 8 on proposed new rules governing courts' use of parenting coordination. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1747 You may have recently read that the Franklin County Courthouse will be open for business June 6, 2011. Franklin County Clerk of Courts' General Division - to include Civil, Criminal and Records' sections, are co-locating in the new facility. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1746 The results of the Columbus Bar online 2011 Performance Poll are in. Judges who have held office for at least one year were rated on a scale of one to five for performance in six categories. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1745 Recipients of the 2011 Columbus Bar Association Awards of Excellence and Columbus Bar Foundation Pro Bono Awards were honored at a luncheon on April 28. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1743 Visit www.facebook.com/ColumbusBar, click the 'Like' button, and you'll have access to a printable coupon good for $10 off your next CLE registration fee at the Columbus Bar. Just click the 'Coupons' option on the left-hand side of the page. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1742 The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until June 1 on a new rule designed to minimize the effects of dueling protection orders or conflicts between protection orders and orders granting parental rights and responsibilities. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1738 The Supreme Court of Ohio has released the results of the February 2011 Ohio Bar Examination, which was administered in Columbus, February 22-24. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1736 William Shakespeare said that one touch of nature makes the whole world kin. Make plans to join your "kin" at the Bench Bar Retreat at Deer Creek Lodge and Conference Center on May 13-14. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1735 Plan on attending the annual Bankruptcy Law Institute, May 12 and 13, if you are ready to "get down to business!" http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1734 The Columbus Bar is pleased to announce its new alignment with the Experis division of the ManpowerGroup. This new partnership will allow the Columbus Bar to expand its existing law office staffing services. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1733 The evil demon that is cancer, with its uncanny feature, it seems, of striking down the very finest of people among us, struck again when on April 21, it took Jerry L. Draper from us and from his wonderful wife of 50 years, Barbara. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1732 Micaela Deming is a 2010 graduate, OSU Moritz College of Law, one of the six new attorneys with shingles out at Suite 1050 - home of Columbus Bar incubator program. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1731 The Legal Research and Information Resources Committee will present its 2011 Summer Associate Seminar, Court Success: Become a Supreme Researcher, on Friday, June 3rd , from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ohio Judicial Center. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1730 The Columbus Bar semi-annual offerings of CLE Masters series and Institutes begins this spring with the April 29 Institute on Representing Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1728 The 2011 Taxing Matters Series, sponsored by the Business Tax Committee, will conclude May 11. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1727 The Columbus Bar has partnered with the Cincinnati Bar Association to launch Cincinnati Lawyer Finder, based upon the Columbus Bar's online attorney referral program. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1726 The Thomas More Society is again inviting the legal community to celebrate Red Mass in St. Joseph's Cathedral as part of Law Day activities. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1725 Photos from recent events. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1724 A profile of Columbus Bar inc attorney Sean Casey. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1723 Timeline for opening of the new courthouse. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1729 Each year since 1993, Columbus Business First has made a call for nominations selecting outstanding individuals in Greater Columbus under the age of 40. This year seven of the chosen 40 are attorneys. All seven are members of the Columbus Bar. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1721 Ten members of the CBA selected to run for the Board of Governors and two candidates for the office of secretary/treasurer have been recommended by the 2011 Nominations and Elections committee chaired by Immediate Past President Elizabeth J. Watters. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1720 Former Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Francis Edward Sweeney Sr., 77, author of the first DeRolph v. State school funding decision, died last Sunday. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1719 Organizers of this year's Probate Law Institute, Brandon Borgmann and Bradley Wrightsel, are pleased to announce an expert faculty, presenting a broad mix of essential updates on May 5. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1718 Richard A Dove, an attorney with a 22-year career at the Supreme Court of Ohio, was named as secretary of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. He replaces Jon Marshall, who will retire at the end of June. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1717 The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation Board of Trustees elected new officers during its annual meeting recently. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1716 A profile of Columbus Bar inc attorney Jocelyn Armstrong. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1715 Columbus Bar Central Ohio lawyers lost a good friend and long time advocate with the death of Bob Mahler on April 9, 2011. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1714 New lawyers, please plan to join us for the Annual Common Pleas Judges Luncheon on April 26. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1702 Columbus Bar inc Professional Development Center officially opened its doors on Monday, April 4. A suite of offices located on the 10th floor (one drop down from the CBA offices) is now the venue for six carefully chosen attorneys. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1712 The Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio ("APABA-CO") in collaboration with the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association ("NAPALSA") hosted a Fundraising Happy Hour last week to raise funds for Japan relief efforts. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1711 In partnership with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and its affiliates, the Columbus Bar presents the "Institute on Representing Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking." http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1710 The Internal Revenue Service issued interim guidance recently (Notice 2011-28) regarding the requirement that employers report the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance coverage on Form W-2. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1709 The Columbus Bar and Columbus Bar Foundation will host a luncheon to present both the annual Awards of Excellence and Pro Bono Awards. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Athletic Club. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1706 Sandra J. Anderson, The Ohio State University Office of Legal Affairs, and John S. Marshall, Marshall and Morrow, will both be honored at the Columbus Bar 2011 Annual Meeting this June. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1705 The annual Bankruptcy Law Institute is just around the corner. Slated for May 12-13, this program has been approved for 12.50 CLE hours including one hour ethics, one hour professionalism and 0.5 hour substance abuse. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1704 A reception was held at the Columbus Bar offices on Wednesday evening, March 23 to wish Nell Chambers safe travels and continued success as she and her family transition to new opportunities in Albuquerque (NM). http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1703 New lawyers, please plan to join us for Happy Hour on April 7 and the Annual Common Pleas Judges Luncheon on April 26. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1702 The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted amendments that will allow suspended attorneys, in limited circumstances, to apply for reinstatement while subject to probation or other post-conviction sanction. The amendments become effective April 1. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1701 The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted a new rule that establishes a recusal process when questions arise about the impartiality of a Justice in a case. The rule becomes effective April 1. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1700 PLEASE BE ON NOTICE: Monday April 4th, starting at 6 pm and lasting until approximately 10 pm, access to the Clerk's Case Information Online service will not be available. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1707 Renewing an old favorite, the Columbus Bar is set for a two-day retreat designed for building relationships, and increasing professionalism and camaraderie in the legal community. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1698 The Business Tax Committee brings you its penultimate installment of the 2010-2011 Taxing Matters Series on Wednesday, April 1: A summary of the significant developments in Ohio state, multistate and local taxation since last April. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1697 Only a few days remain to report your 2010 pro bono hours and financial contributions to legal aid programs! http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1696 Members of the New Lawyers committee are invited to join the Common Pleas Court Judges for an informal luncheon on Tuesday, April 26, noon to 1:00pm at the Columbus Bar. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1695 Please join the Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors and Staff for an open house reception to welcome Executive Director Jill Snitcher McQuain. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1693 Recent legislation and current economic conditions are reshaping the administration of trusts and estates. Stay current and join us on May 5 for the 2011 Probate Law Institute. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1691 Nominations are open for the John and Ginny Elam Pro Bono Award presented at the OSBA Annual Meeting in May. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1690 McGinnis Court Reporting and Video has a star on staff. Ms. Riffle, a 24-year reporter with the firm, won top honours at the Ohio Court Reporters Association annual conference held in Columbus recently. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1689 Attorneys who failed to earn their requisite continuing legal education (CLE) hours by the Dec. 31 deadline and attorneys who missed the 1/31 deadline to file a report of compliance with the CLE hour requirement will soon receive notices of noncompliance. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1687 CBA president, Hon. Stephen L. McIntosh, formally dedicated a tribute to the late Chief Justice Moyer at the Columbus Bar Foundation Gala. Thirty years after he served as CBA president, the courtroom at the bar offices has been renamed in his honor. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1686 Major General William K. Suter, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States, and Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr., United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, are the presenters on April 8 for a 2.0 CLE hour seminar. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1685 The Minorities in the Law Committee is happy to announce that 27 law students have been selected to participate in the 2011 Minority Clerkship Program. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1684 Your input is requested in identifying candidates for the 2011 John and Ginny Elam Pro Bono Award, presented at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Meeting in May. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1683 Advisors turn to a variety of resources to stay at the top of their game - even to their own advisors. A 3.0 CLE hour program set for April 22 (Advising the Advisor) is designed with this in mind. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1682 A free electronic tax filing system, launched with funding from the Legal Services Corporation eight years ago, has grown to include 560 partners in 49 states helping low-income workers apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1681 2 by 2012 is a movement and challenge to get citizens of Central Ohio to bike to work or school two times a month by the Columbus bicentennial in 2012. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1680 In recognition of National Women's History Month, there's no denying that 2011 ushered in a historic period for women on the Supreme Court of Ohio. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1679 There's a pedaling revolution sweeping across America and Columbus is at the forefront, along with Portland, Minneapolis, Chicago, New York and San Francisco. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1678 The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued a request for proposals from central Ohio law firms (including sole practitioners) to assist MORPC in reviewing Columbus city ordinances that affect the production of food in urban neighborhoods. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1677 Thank you to the following employers who have made positions available for summer 2011. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1676 The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until March 29 on proposed new and revised probate court forms that concern personal identifiers, wrongful death and survival claims settlements, and petitioner's accounts. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1675 Congratulations to Andrew Schabo and Patricia Schabo who will be CBS Agency's guest at the 2011 Foundation Gala. Mr. Schabo won a drawing held by CBS Agency, Inc., for attorneys who utilized the agency's services in the past year. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1674 Plan to join the Women Lawyers of Franklin County for lunch and a speed networking session led by Julie Smith, WLFC President. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1673 The CBA has partnered with the Practising Law Institute (PLI) to bring you live-streaming, webcast CLE. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1672 A profile of ColumbusLawyerFinder.com attorney Douglas P. Holthus. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1671 Are you looking for a weight loss program that fits into your busy schedule? The Columbus Bar Weight Watchers At Work program offers convenient weekly meetings at the Columbus Bar offices from 12:00-1:00pm, with confidential weigh-ins and support from peers and members of the Weight Watchers staff. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1665 Passed by the U.S. Congress last December, the "Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010" brings with it changes to estate and business tax. On March 9, John C. Lucas of Wiles Boyle Burkholder and Bringardner presents part seven of the Taxing Matters Series as a review of the implications of this law. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1669 Association of Legal Administrators, Columbus Chapter, held its annual partners lunch this month, attended by approximately 70 partners and administrators from local law firms. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1668 The Supreme Court of Ohio announced the adoption and March 1 effective date of a new rule that establishes forms for the adjudication of juvenile domestic violence cases and certain other cases. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1667 Arthur I. Vorys, a distinguished member of Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease for 44 years, passed away earlier this month at the age of 87. Jack R. Alton, one of the founding partners of Lane Alton and Horst, passed away February 14 at the age of 85. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1664 THANK YOU to the following supporters of the Columbus Bar Foundation and Association Gala. This year's event promises to be one of the best ever. There are still tickets available for $200 per person which includes reception, dinner and entertainment by improv comedy group from Chicago, The Second City. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1657 This spring we offer video replays of our entire 12-hour New Lawyer Training Series. Beginning March 22 and ending June 7, one 3.0 CLE hour presentation will take place each month. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1655 Nearly 50 volunteers from the Columbus Bar and 300 students participated last week in the 28th Annual Ohio High School District Mock Trial Competition at Franklin County Municipal Court. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1654 The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comments until March 8 on a new rule that outlines standards to help guide local courts if they are currently operating or considering starting a specialized docket. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1653 Past President Elizabeth J. Watters will chair the Columbus Bar 2011 Nominating Committee set to begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2011 Board of Governors election to be held in May. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1652 When Columbus lost Judge John D. Holschuh last week, it lost more than its most senior judge at the federal courthouse. It lost a role model for professionalism and compassion. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1651 The Columbus Bar Lawyer Referral Service has been helping attorneys build their law practice for over 50 years. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1650 The Board of Trustees of the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation has chosen Angela Lloyd as the new Executive Director, responsible for leading the Foundation which is the primary funder of civil legal services for low-income persons throughout Ohio. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1649 The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) is launching a new program aimed at increasing the number of low income clients who are able to access free civil legal services in Columbus. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1645 The Hon. Stephen McIntosh and Paul S. Williams led the managing partners in a discussion of future considerations for the Managing Partners Diversity Initiative in a meeting on January 25 prior to the Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1643 Plan to attend one of our first-rate, practice-specific CLE Institutes. Consistently well-regarded, our annual Institutes provide a full-day (or more) of instruction on the latest issues impacting your practice. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1639 The Civic Education program is calling for volunteers to lead tours of the Visitor Education Center and the beautifully restored Ohio Judicial Center. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1635 The Columbus Bar, next month, will roll out its pilot program for newly admitted attorneys entitled, Columbus Bar inc: A Professional Development Center. Columbus Bar inc is designed to offer new lawyers valuable experience and ongoing education to help build their professional career, develop sound business management skills, and engender high ethical standards. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1631 Maureen O'Connor became the first woman Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, and Yvette McGee Brown the first African-American woman Justice, in the 207-year history of the state. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1630 Send us your nominee, lawyer or non-lawyer, to be recognized for community service and other awards listed below. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1629 The Columbus Bar Association Alliance and Columbus Bar Foundation raised nearly $2,700 from the raffle tickets and 100% of the money will go to purchase items to assist domestic violence victims. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1624 The Supreme Court of Ohio adopted pro hac vice amendments last year, which become effective Jan. 1, 2011. Pro hac vice is a privilege granted by a tribunal to out-of-state attorneys not admitted to practice law in Ohio to appear before the tribunal on a limited basis. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2011/1622 The Columbus Bar Lawyer Referral Service will be participating with the U.S. Department of Labor, the American Bar Association, and Lawyer Referral Services from all over the country in a new program to help people with FMLA and FLSA claims. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1617 Columbus Bar president, Hon. Stephen L. McIntosh, congratulates Yvette McGee Brown on her appointment to the Ohio Supreme Court. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1616 For the third consecutive year, the Supreme Court of Ohio will ask attorneys to voluntarily and anonymously report their pro bono activities to gather meaningful information about the extent and nature of pro bono work in Ohio. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1611 The Columbus Bar Association Alliance is honored and recognized for its support of the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit in the City Attorney's Office. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1599 The Honorable Stephen L. McIntosh, President of the Columbus Bar Association, has announced the selection of Jill Snitcher McQuain as the new Executive Director of the Association. Ms. Snitcher McQuain will succeed Alex Lagusch, who is retiring. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1588 New Ohio attorneys who passed the July 2010 bar exam will be sworn in on November 8. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1587 Starting January 1, 2011, health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) can no longer reimburse participants for non-prescribed over-the-counter drugs/medicines (OTC items) other than insulin. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1586 When it comes to clients, it's always cheaper and easier to keep the ones you have than go out and get new ones. Yet many law firms focus their energy on acquiring new clients at the expense of serving existing ones. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1585 Two Administrative Law Judges are among presenters as the new Social Security Disability Committee joins forces with the Social Security Area Director's office for CLE at the Columbus Bar on November 18, 1:30 to 4:45pm. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1584 For the third time the Managing Partners Diversity Initiative served as the lead sponsor for the John Mercer Langston Bar Association's Conference for African American Aspiring Attorneys held October 19-12 at the OSU Michael E. Moritz College of Law. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1583 Before serving as the 16th President of the Unites States, Abraham Lincoln was a successful attorney (1837 to 1861). He's coming to the CBA on November 17 to speak to his colleagues via video vignettes intertwined with presentations by local attorneys and judges. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1582 It could almost be said that the legal profession in pre-World War II Germany played neatly into the Nazis' hands. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1581 The Columbus Bar sends thanks to all of the volunteer attorneys, social workers, barbers, health care professionals and others who participated on October 19 at the annual Veteran Stand Down at Veterans Memorial in downtown Columbus. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1580 Use of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a common, yet complex, way of compensating employees. These systems present a set of unique considerations for you or your client's business. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1579 Much like the other 49 states and many countries, Ohio has a Crime Victims' Reparations Program, the purpose of which is to reimburse victims of crime and their dependents for medically related costs and income lost due to injury or death of the victim. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1578 Financial decisions are being made more and more prudently given the twists and turns of the current economic world. Now more than ever, clients are wanting to see the value obtained for the dollar spent. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1577 Capital Law School Paralegal Programs, the Columbus Bar, and Project Lawyers established an award honoring Judge John W. McCormac for his years of dedicated public service and his keen insight into the delivery of legal services that led to the founding of Capital's Paralegal Program in 1972. Nominations are now open for the 2009 recipient. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1576 Central Ohio Association for Justice will team up with the Columbus Bar to present the Trial Skills Institute on November 12 - taking you all the way from getting a case to winning it. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1573 Looking back over 17 years, I find it comes from my involvement with the Columbus Bar. I believe that I have talents and attributes that contribute to success, but it has been the CBA where I found so many opportunities, all starting from attendance at committee meetings. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1572 Kicking off season two of our New Lawyer Training Series, attorneys from the law firm of Dougherty, Hanneman and Snedaker, LLC will present a seminar on the core components of divorce and dissolution. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1574 The Columbus Bar salutes Teresa Scharf, honored in ceremonies at the National Federation of Paralegal Associations Conference at Cherry Hill, NJ. She received this year's national Individual Pro Bono Award (one of eight awards given annually to NFPA members). http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1571 That's literally what's happening in the CBA's back yard as the humongous pleasure garden they are calling "Columbus Commons" is rapidly greening up. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1570 US Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and George V. Voinovich (R-OH) announced the start of the process for recommending a candidate to fill the anticipated vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1569 Since the baseline results gathered ten years ago, the signatory firms of the Columbus Bar Managing Partners Diversity Initiative have made notable progress with a 77% increase in the number of minority attorneys. Recruitment has largely been mastered with retention remaining the major challenge. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1564 Maria Soto, former deputy director for Legal Services of Greater Miami, has joined the Legal Aid Society of Columbus as its new executive director. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1563 The Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Bar have designed a pro bono legal assistance program for Franklin County artists and small arts organizations. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1561 Then don't come to the Columbus Bar on October 28 because you will be sorely disappointed. You would be entertained and the time would fly past. Stuart Teicher is a treasure of a presenter. In fact, he titles this presentation, Digging for Buried Treasure: How a Search through the Concepts of Professionalism and the Ethics Rules Reveal the Seven Secrets to Attorney Success. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1562 If you or someone you love wants to practice in the area of bankruptcy (this includes attorneys, paralegals and support staff who have direct contact with the bankruptcy court), then Bankruptcy Boot Camp is for you. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1560 The Columbus Bar Foundation honored lawyers for 50 years of service to the bar and the community on September 21 at the Annual 50 Years Luncheon. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1559 Join WLFC for our Annual Mingle with the Candidates Event. All Franklin County judicial candidates have been invited to attend. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1558 After a hiatus in the course line-up, Guardian Ad Litem continuing education is back with updated information. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1557 The iconic Lone Ranger - doing everything himself and then riding mythically into the sunset. It's a memorable image in storytelling but not so effective when it comes to getting work done. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1556 Last week a small group of Columbus Bar attorneys were taken through the new construction (first three floors) accompanied by a leading contractor. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1555 Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton will be the keynote speaker at the NALS of Central Ohio 2010 Night of Excellence. The event is held to present the Award of Excellence to an outstanding member. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1553 A profile of ColumbusLawyerFinder.com attorney Daniel Gurtner. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1554 What's in the online Guide to Ohio Courts? All kinds of useful information about local judges and courts to better prepare for practice before them. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1552 Some provisions of the new health care reform law are already in place, while others go into effect this month and still more changes are coming in 2014 and 2018. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1551 The Columbus Bar Foundation thanks board member Stan Ross for his generous financial support of the Law and Leadership Institute over the past two years. http://www.cbalaw.org/articles/news/recent-news/2010/1550