A periodic newsletter providing information about the activities of the Kentucky Bar Association
and other information relevant to attorneys practicing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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September  2010

In this issue:

SEPTEMBER 10TH DEADLINE FOR CLE NON-HARDSHIP TIME EXTENSION RAPIDLY APPROACHING All KBA members who remain non-complaint with their annual CLE requirement are requested to contact Mary Beth Cutter, KBA Director for Continuing Legal Education, immediately by e-mail at mcutter@kybar.org, or by phone at (502) 564-3795, ext. 231. The reporting deadline for programs completed during the 2009-10 educational year was August 10, 2010; the deadline for requesting a non-hardship time extension is September 10, 2010. All non-hardship time extension applications, including a $250 fee, along with any additional CLE certificates of completion must be submitted to Cutter by September 10. Any KBA member who believes they may qualify for a hardship extension or a non-practice exemption are asked to contact Cutter as soon as possible. KBA members are reminded that their complete, official CLE transcripts are available 24/7 via the KBA website and on paper by request through the CLE Department. Members may access their CLE transcripts online ("CLE Transcript" is the first item listed on the CLE menu).

DEADLINE FOR KBA MEMBERSHIP DUES IS SEPTEMBER 1  The deadline for payment of KBA Membership dues is today, Sept. 1, 2010. Dues statements for the 2010-2011 fiscal year were mailed July 23, 2010, via First Class Mail. If you would like to verify receipt of your dues payment, you may do so by logging into this website. Once logged in, go to Lawyer Locator under the Membership menu. Search your name and scroll to the bottom of your personal information for the dues received date. Keep in mind that dues received within the last 24 hours may not have posted yet. If you have questions, please contact the Membership Department at (502) 564-3795. Due to the volume of dues being processed, delays are expected and calls may go to voicemail. If so, a Membership representative will respond as soon as possible.  (Top of Page)

NOTICE OF OFFICE OF BAR COUNSEL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR RESTORATION AND REINSTATEMENT The Board of Governors has approved collection of a fee of $50.00 that must be paid by any former member of the KBA who intends to apply for restoration or reinstatement. The fee becomes effective today, Sept. 1, 2010. Pursuant to 3.500(1) and 3.510(1), a former member is required to submit with their application a certification from the Office of Bar Counsel that they have no pending discipline. The $50.00 fee is to cover the administrative cost for researching and preparing the certification and must be tendered prior to the delivery of the certification to the potential applicant. If you have any questions regarding this fee, contact Sonja Blackburn, Office of Bar Counsel paralegal, at 502-564-3795, ext 261. (Top of Page)

KBA MEMBERS CAN ACCESS CourtNet DATABASE IN THREE EASY STEPS For Kentucky Bar Association members, gaining access to the CourtNet database is as easy as one, two, three. With only three steps, attorneys can view all pending civil and criminal cases in Kentucky. If a criminal case is pending, an attorney can also see both opened and closed cases associated with a particular defendant. Cases with disposition dates are not available. The Administrative Office of the Courts maintains the CourtNet database, which stores court records from all 120 Kentucky counties. To learn more about: (1) registering, (2) downloading and returning the KBA User Agreement, and (3) resetting your password every 90 days, click here. (Top of Page)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SANDERS INVITATIONAL MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT, OCT. 30-31, 2010 Judges, attorneys and law students are needed as volunteers to assist with judging at the Sanders Invitational Mock Trial Tournment to be held Oct. 30-31, 2010, at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse in downtown Lexington. This well-regarded annual event draws competitors from across the nation and is sponsored by Northern Kentucky attorney and Distinguished EKU Alumnus Bob Sanders. Event organizers expect about 26 teams from across the nation to participate, which will require some 150 judging slots to be filled. If you would like to serve, please email Sharon Lee at sharon.lee@eku.edu, for an information packet, or if you would prefer to speak with someone, please call 859-622-5931 and Nancy Davis will take your information. To read the entire letter to KBA Members from Sara L. Zeigler, Interim Dean, University Programs at Eastern Kentucky University, click here.  (Top of Page)

SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL PRO BONO CELEBRATION Plans are being made by local pro bono programs in Kentucky to participate this October in the 2nd Annual National Pro Bono Celebration. The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service sponsored the first such celebration in October, 2009, with hundreds of event sponsors and individuals supporting and coordinating more than 600 exciting and well-attended events in 48 states, Puerto Rico, D.C. and Canada. The Kentucky Volunteer Lawyer Program, local pro bono programs and civil legal aid programs, joined the 2009 National Pro Bono Celebration by hosting over 15 events such as recognition luncheons, CLE programs, legal clinics and a KET televised interview with Justice Bill Cunningham. Building on last year’s success, Kentucky programs again will be part of the 2010 Celebration with similar programs being planned for this October. If you’d like to participate, sponsor or be a part of programs in your area, contact the Kentucky Volunteer Lawyer Program, www.kyvlp.org, or email Jackie Duncan at jduncan@ajfky.org. (Top of Page)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS CLE TRAININGS Helping Victims of Domestic Violence In Family Court October 1, 2010 1:00–4:15 p.m. Louisville Bar Association (600 W. Main Street) in partnership with the Legal Aid Society 3.0 CLE Credits – Pending Free to Volunteers who accept 2 Legal Aid Cases Others: $90.00 for LBA Members; $180.00 for non-members (502) 583-5314 to register and for more details Representing Victims in Domestic Violence Hearings October 8, 2010 9:00–12:15 p.m. Scott Justice Center, 119 N. Hamilton St., Georgetown, Ky.  Hosted by Legal Aid of the Bluegrass; Access to Justice Foundation; 4th Judicial Circuit Family Court; and the Kentucky Volunteer Lawyer Program 3.0 CLE Credits – Pending Free to Volunteers who accept 2 pro bono Cases; $180.00 to others On-site registration begins at 8:30 am. To register or volunteer, contact Jackie Duncan at jduncan@ajfky.org or call (859) 255-9913, ext. 12 Judge Judy West CLE and Scholarship Award Luncheon October 29, 2010 9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.; on-site registration @ 8:30 a.m. The Madison, Covington, Ky. Hosted by the Women's Lawyers Section of the Northern Ky. Bar Association $100 for CLE and Luncheon; $35 for Luncheon Only 5.5 CLE Credits – Pending Based on "Evidentiary Issues in Domestic Relations Cases," but a must-see for all civil litigation practitioners All proceeds benefit the Judge Judy West Scholarship Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance To register, call Julie Jones, NKBA, 859-781-1300 (Top of Page)

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION The 2010 Kentucky Law Update (KLU) program series is now underway and coming to a city near you! Louisville – September 2-3 Bowling Green – September 23-24 Owensboro – September 30-October 1 London - October 5-6 To register online, click here. Information on all of the 2010 KLU programs including the agenda, as well as other dates and locations can be found on the CLE menu under "Kentucky Law Update." Click here for a direct link to that area. Materials for the 2010 KLU program are now available online at at http://www.kybar.org/665. For more information on KLU, contact Dianna Moore at dmoore@kybar.org or call (502) 564-3795, ext. 236. (Top of Page)

The KBA's next New Lawyers Program is scheduled for January 25-26, 2011, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. All newly admitted members of the Kentucky Bar Association are required to complete the New Lawyers Program within twelve months of admission, unless they have practiced in another jurisdiction for a minimum of five years and apply for an exemption. Note: This program is only offered twice a year, once in January and again in June. This is the first offering of the program in the 2011 calendar year. This program is offered free of charge for attorneys seeking to fulfill their New Lawyers Program requirements, pursuant to SCR 3.652. Details on the January 2011 New Lawyers Program and how to register are posted on the KBA website under CLE - New Lawyers Program. For questions about the program or the completion deadline, contact Ben Swartz at 502-564-3795, ext. 270 or bswartz@kybar.org. (Top of Page)

Upcoming September Teleseminars -- Every month the Kentucky Bar Association brings you a new series of Live Teleseminars, straight to your office or home phone, providing: Quality - targeted learning, national speakers, practice-oriented Convenience - CLE in your office or at home, no travel, no time away Reliability - as nearby and accessible as your telephone, no hassle, only a toll-free number away To see a complete program listing visit http://ky.webcredenza.com. For questions, please contact Kim Tregilgas at kim@webcredenza.com or (720) 879-4142. (Top of Page)

KBA Online Seminars – 24/7 CLE! The KBA Online Catalog allows you to take CLE whenever and wherever you have access to the internet. Seminars featuring our highest rated speakers are delivered right to your desktop in streaming audio and video formats. The catalog also features CLE programs you can download directly to your iPod/mp3 player, for playback when you want, where you want and how you want. Click here for the latest program additions and ordering information. Note: Online video and downloaded audio seminars are technological programs, of which you are allowed up to 6.0 CLE credits per educational year. For questions or additional information, contact Ben Swartz at (502) 564-3795 ext. 270 or bswartz@kybar.org. (Top of Page)