Columbus Bar News

5/09/2008 New court-appointed GAL course offered - A new, live seminar “The Role of the Guardian ad Litem in Juvenile Court,” is being offered on Tuesday, May 20. This course satisfies the eligibility requirement for Guardian ad Litem in Franklin County Juvenile Court per Local Rule #4. (more)

5/09/2008 Performance poll correction - Due to a tabulation error by the outside accountants, Judge Daniel Hogan’s 2008 Performance Poll results were inaccurate. His overall rating, which reflected a 4.0 in the poll, should have been a 4.4. (more)

5/09/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney George Luther. (more)

5/09/2008 Civil War presentations slated for May - Just as there were two battles at Bull Run/Manassas, there will be TWO Civil War presentations this year. (more)

5/09/2008 "Paperless" CLE to be presented in Dublin on May 22 - If you work or live in the areas of northern Franklin County or beyond the outerbelt, you have the opportunity to save gas and incur no parking fees to attend a timely CLE in a convenient location on Thursday morning, May 22 from 8:30 until 11:00 a.m. (more)

5/09/2008 WLFC holds Annual Meeting, announces new officers - The 2008 Annual Meeting of Women Lawyers of Franklin County will take place May 21 at the Columbus Bar offices. A silent auction benefiting the WLFC scholarship fund will start the event at 11:30 a.m.; the main program and lunch begins at noon. (more)

5/09/2008 Congratulations, new bar admittees! - Congratulations to those who passed the February 2008 bar exam. (more)

5/02/2008 2008 Judicial Performance Poll - Courts of Appeals, Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Probate benches rated by attorneys. (more)

5/02/2008 Legal Research for the Novice - Don’t miss this opportunity for free instruction for your first or second-year law students who are summer associates at law firms, courts, or government offices in Columbus. (more)

5/02/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Robert C. Angell. (more)

5/02/2008 Joint meeting concludes tax series - The Business Tax Committee and Estate and Gift Tax Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 14, and will end the Taxing Matters Series presented by the Business Tax Committee. (more)

5/02/2008 Innovation in litigation - Litigation is steeped in honored tradition, but that doesn't mean it has to be a stranger to innovation. (more)

5/02/2008 New free legal clinics need volunteers - Lawyers for Justice needs your help in staffing three new area legal clinics. The sooner we have volunteers the quicker our clinics can open. (CLE credit can be provided once there is a substantial number of volunteers). (more)

5/02/2008 In Remembrance - Mitchel D. Cohen passed away on March 24, 2008. He was 89 years of age, a decorated war veteran and recipient of the French Medal of Valor, and a graduate of Franklin School of Law (Capital Law School). (more)

5/02/2008 Litigation workshop for employment law - The Labor and Employment Law Committee is presenting a litigation workshop Wednesday, May 7 from 1:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., directly following the regular committee meeting at noon. (more)

5/02/2008 Providing for a disabled child - Government benefits are often essential for the continued well-being of a disabled child after the parents’ death. (more)

4/25/2008 2008-09 Board of Governors candidates - Resumes for the 2008-09 candidates are now available online. (more)

4/25/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Toki Clark. (more)

4/25/2008 Electronic documents in litigation - The use of advanced technology has become a hot commodity in courtrooms. Some believe technology gives attorneys the edge they need to win the case. (more)

4/25/2008 Health Matters - Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with more than 1 billion adults overweight and is a major contributor to chronic disease and disability. (more)

4/25/2008 Consumer and commercial breakouts featured for Bankruptcy Institute - If you practice in or around insolvency issues, you will want to attend the Bankruptcy Law Institute on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2. Attendance on both days will include 12.25 CLE hours with professionalism and substance abuse required credits. (more)

4/25/2008 Tax apportionment: how it works, why it matters - Years ago I recall reading an article titled "The Thrills and the Chills of a Simple Will." That article has always stuck in my mind because of the truth that there really is no such thing as a simple will – despite what many people may believe. (more)

4/25/2008 Red Mass on May Day -- open to all - The Thomas More Society will sponsor the annual Red Mass on May 1, 5:15 pm at St. Joseph Cathedral, Bishop Frederick Campbell presiding. All are welcome to attend. Columbus Bar President Nelson Genshaft will read the proclamation prior to the Mass. (more)

4/25/2008 Legal research for the young, fabulous and overwhelmed - Don’t miss this opportunity for free instruction for your first or second-year law students who are summer associates at law firms, courts, or government offices in Columbus. (more)

4/25/2008 Relocation issues in divorce - When a divorce or question of custody is pending, or sometimes even following a final divorce or custody determination, one parent decides to relocate out of state with a child. How do you deal with such issues in domestic relations? (more)

4/25/2008 Notice to Attorneys Who Practice in Municipal Court - The Judges of the Franklin County Municipal Court hereby give notice of the following proposed Local Court Rule 6.10. (more)

4/18/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Walter W. Messenger. (more)

4/18/2008 Columbus Citizenship Day - April 19 - Volunteer immigration attorneys, paralegals, interpreters and other community members will staff a single-day workshop to provide assistance to lawful permanent residents eligible for naturalization. (more)

4/18/2008 The War of the Worldviews - The Talmud teaches that we do not see the world as it is; rather, we see it as we are. (more)

4/18/2008 NECC students prepare for internships - High school juniors from the legal technology class at Northeast Career Center will begin internships at local law firms on April 15. The students attended the annual NECC Roundtable Breakfast held April 10 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. (more)

4/18/2008 Guardian of the Estate - As the overall population in the U.S. becomes older with the emergence of the baby boomer generation into retirement, the number of guardianship cases through the country will undoubtedly reach record numbers in the next ten to twenty years. (more)

4/18/2008 Real estate avoidance actions: what are the hot areas in 2008? - Judge Henry Dickinson from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky has said that a bankruptcy trustee is the “lowest of creatures in the law of personal property” and “ranks just above the thief.” (more)

4/18/2008 2008-09 Board of Governors candidates - Nine members of the Columbus Bar selected to run for the Board of Governors and two candidates for the office of secretary/treasurer have been recommended by the Nominations & Elections committee chaired by Past President Belinda S. Barnes. (more)

4/17/2008 Greeting Employers, Advising Students - 22nd Minority Clerkship begins. (more)

4/11/2008 And the (e-mail survey) winners are... - In late March, Columbus Bar members received an e-survey about Liamlaw.com. We had a great response and the input we received from members was invaluable! (more)

4/11/2008 Two Charitable Planning Ideas: Fast, Cheap, Easy, and Legitimate - Many clients are interested in making significant charitable gifts, either during lifetime or at death. However, they typically don't like to pay a lot of money and create reams of documents in connection with their charitable planning. (more)

4/11/2008 Green Columbus Readies for Earth Day - If you looking for a way to contribute to a good green cause this Earth Day but not sure where to start, NowGetBusy.org, a recently launched site provides a chance for users to sign up and volunteer their time at a variety of worksites. (more)

4/11/2008 Professionalism brings in "Buried Bodies" - Frank H. Armani, defense counsel in the famous 1970s “Buried Bodies” case in New York, came to Columbus on April 2 as part of a CLE program co-sponsored by the Columbus Bar Professionalism Committee and Capital University Law School. (more)

4/11/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Jeffrey Beausay. (more)

4/11/2008 Thank you, thank you, thank you! - Hunting Lawyers of Franklin County, working under the name of Lawyers in Need, organized a fundraiser on behalf of our colleague, Donald C. Schumacher. Don, who just underwent his third cancer operation on March 5, is recovering at home. (more)

4/11/2008 Help wanted! - The Columbus Bar Association Board of Governors has appointed a task force, chaired by Stephen R. Buchenroth, to produce a new long range plan. We are recruiting non-traditional practitioners. (more)

4/11/2008 Paper Obsolete? Understanding eDiscovery. - C. Matthew Curtin will discuss how electronic information is stored and may be traced through forensic examination of information systems in the seminar “Paper as Obsolete: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Information Technology and E-discovery.” (more)

4/11/2008 Capital professor offers course on e-mail communications - Chris McNeil, who teaches administrative law and legal reasoning, research and writing at Capital University Law School, will be the instructor for the program, “Electronic Communication Skills for the Legal Assistant.” (more)

4/11/2008 Senate Bill 185 and Bankruptcy - In response to a perception that existing residential mortgage regulations fell short of providing adequate protection to Ohio consumers, the Ohio legislature passed a new predatory lending law, known as Senate Bill 185, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2007. (more)

3/21/2008 Thank You, Foundation Donors - This year’s Foundation Gala brought its biggest audience ever to enjoy an evening of socializing and a terrific performance by The Capitol Steps. Proceeds from the annual event provide significant funding to further the mission of the Foundation. (more)

3/21/2008 In Remembrance - Arthur Hudson Thomas, Jr., 1939-2008 (more)

3/21/2008 ACC Hosts Party for New Lawyers - Members of the Columbus Bar in their first five years of practice, members of the Young Professionals of Columbus (YPC) and their guests, will gather for a special happy hour hosted by the Athletic Club of Columbus, Friday, March 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (more)

3/21/2008 Health Matters: Eat Well, Work Well - If changing eating habits were easy, many more people would be fit and healthy. One key to making lasting improvements is to make changes in stages. (more)

3/21/2008 Spring Training for Support Staff - The Columbus Bar offers the following courses in April as part of the “Professionalism in Practice” series, aimed at professional enrichment for legal assistants. (more)

3/21/2008 Superintendent to speak on Ohio education - The Government Agencies Committee is pleased to announce that Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction, Susan Tave Zelman, will speak at their next meeting, Wednesday, April 2. (more)

3/21/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Clara Hudak. (more)

3/21/2008 PACO Race for the Cure - PACO's Pro Bono Committee is putting together a team to run in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this year as a kickoff to the 35th anniversary celebrations. The Komen Race is Saturday, May 17. (more)

3/14/2008 ADR for Minorities - Registration is open for the Third National Training Institute for Minorities in ADR, June 2-6 at Capital University Law School. (more)

3/14/2008 2008 Leadership Symposium - Invest a day--profit for a lifetime by attending the 5th Annual Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Leadership Symposium, Thursday, April 24 from 8:00am – 4:00pm at the Columbus Convention Center. (more)

3/14/2008 Please Help - Candace Horton is a paralegal and Columbus Bar associate member employed by Reeve & Knoll. Candy, her husband, Ron, and their three teenage boys lost their home to fire last Tuesday. (more)

3/14/2008 New Lawyers Survey Winners - Thank you to all the new lawyers who participated in our recent survey. For responding to the survey, the following individuals are the lucky winners of iTunes gift cards. (more)

3/14/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Jami Oliver. (more)

3/14/2008 BMV law valuable information - "BMV Law Basics and the Impact of DUS, NOL, and OVIs – Video Replay" deals with the representation of clients on BMV issues, the use of BMV online services by the attorney, and driver’s license sanctions. (more)

3/14/2008 Advanced training for GALs and family practitioners - The role of the Guardian ad Litem has changed over the years, making the job of representing clients more difficult while dealing with the ethical issues of serving as a Guardian. (more)

3/14/2008 In Remembrance - Robert W. “Bob” Gardner was a considerate, talented and caring man who brought excellence to each aspect of his life. (more)

3/14/2008 Working for fair and impartial courts - In response to increasing cynicism about the fairness and equity of the legal system and the judiciary being held up as the scapegoat for hot-button socials issues, the Columbus Bar created a Committee to defend the judiciary against unjust criticisms. (more)

3/14/2008 Thank you, Tech Fair exhibitors and attendees! - Thank you, Tech Fair exhibitors and attendees, for the fine show (and for showing up)! (more)

3/07/2008 Employment Law & Sandwich Generation - As members of the "sandwich generation," many employees may find themselves in a world where they transition from being parents who care for their children to the children who care for their parents. (more)

3/07/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Keith Golden. (more)

3/07/2008 Tax commissioner to speak - The Business Tax Committee is pleased to have Mr. Richard Levin, Ohio Tax Commissioner, present at its March meeting. (more)

3/07/2008 Leadership Academy accepting registrations - Columbus Bar members are invited to register for the Leadership Academy session, “The People in Your Neighborhood,” on Wednesday, March 12, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at the Columbus Bar offices. (more)

3/07/2008 Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts: Basics from Filing to Discharge - If, in your practice, you receive questions regarding filing bankruptcy or if you have an interest in practicing in bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts video replay scheduled for Friday, March 14, 1:30 – 4:45 p.m., is a seminar you need to attend. (more)

3/07/2008 Fitness First: Live well. Work well. - In addition to trimming your waistline, regular exercise and healthy eating will help you feel better, think more clearly, and live a longer, healthier life! (more)

3/07/2008 Nominations sought - The Nominating Committee is set to begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2008 Board of Governors election to be held in May. (more)

3/07/2008 March 8 Notary Seminar Cancelled - Due to inclement weather, the March 8 notary test and seminar is cancelled. Please join us on March 15. (more)

2/29/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Gary Price. (more)

2/29/2008 Making the case for mandatory externships - While its new mandatory externship program celebrates a successful first year, the University of Dayton School of Law is pleased to announce a prestigious placement with its new partner, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. (more)

2/29/2008 Students dress for success - The Association of Legal Administrators Legal Career Development Committee's clothing drive for the Northeast Career Center Junior class students was a huge success this year. (more)

2/29/2008 Top 10 reasons NOT to attend the Solo & Small Practitioner Conference - Top 10 reasons NOT to attend the Solo and Small Practitioner Conference. (more)

2/29/2008 In Remembrance - On Thursday, February 21, Douglas J. Haynes passed away unexpectedly. Doug was a graduate of Howard University and Capital University Law School. He had been practicing law with his wife Eleanor for over 25 years in Columbus. (more)

2/29/2008 Professional Licensure v. Criminal Charges - Your client is facing criminal charges and holds a professional license – such as a nurse, dentist, social worker, pharmacist, physician, dietician or accountant. (more)

2/22/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Melissa Shaw. (more)

2/22/2008 Don't let your heart get broken... - The Columbus Bar has partnered with PrevaHealth to offer members non-invasive screening for early-stage heart and vascular disease, lung and colon cancers, and osteoporosis. (more)

2/22/2008 Putting mettle to the pedal - It's 29 degrees this morning as I suit up to bicycle from my home in the north end of Columbus to my office at Calfee Halter & Griswold. 29 degrees will feel like a heat wave compared to the 6 degrees and -10 degree wind-chill I was biking in last week. (more)

2/22/2008 Black History is American History - Black History is American History. That simple sentiment bears repeating. (more)

2/22/2008 Got Tech - Need a BlackBerry? How about a CardReader so you can scan and organize business cards in a flash? If so, you’ll want to stop by the Columbus Bar’s Technology Show & Vendor Fair on Friday, March 7 at the Bar offices. (more)

2/21/2008 Practice using tech tips - Jim Calloway, presenter for ABA National Solo and Small Firm Conferences, will discuss “Using Technology to Market Your Practice” during “Solo and Small Firm Power: The Best Things Come in Small Packages,” an all-day solo/small practitioner conference. (more)

2/15/2008 Welcome, new members! - Thank you, new and returning Columbus Bar members! (more)

2/15/2008 Get to know lawyers from LiamLaw.com - A profile of LiamLaw.com attorney Scott N. Friedman. (more)

2/15/2008 PACO will be participating in Rock 'n Bowl 2008 - Rock 'n Bowl benefits the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital. PACO is in need of bowlers for its team, the PACO Alleycats. (more)

2/15/2008 Local firm launches leadership program - Columbus law firm joins with OSU to launch specialized executive education program. (more)

2/15/2008 Lawyers for Justice Volunteers - Thank you, Lawyers for Justice volunteers from December 2007 and January 2008! (more)

2/15/2008 Attorneys as professional guardians - John K. Everett, a practicing attorney for the past 37 years, will be presenting the topic “Attorneys Performing as Professional Guardians” for the seminar “Guardianships: Where to Begin and How to Maintain” sponsored by the Franklin County Probate Court. (more)

2/15/2008 New legislation: "military status" as protected class - Matthew Miko, chief legal counsel for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, will speak at the February 20 Government Agencies committee meeting. Mr. Miko will discuss the new civil rights legislation that added military status as a protected class. (more)

2/15/2008 Getting paid - Jim Calloway is the featured speaker for “Solo and Small Firm Power: The Best Things Come in Small Packages,” to be held in conjunction with a Tech Fair and Vendor Show at the Columbus Bar on Friday, March 7. (more)

2/15/2008 Tribute to Benson A. Wolman (1936-2007) - Symposium dedicated to our community's civil liberties champion. (more)