It is with sadness that we report the death of longtime bar member Richard W. Strong. Mr. Strong joined the bar in 1961 and was a panel member on our Lawyer Referral Service well into the 1990's.

He died quietly at his home in Yucaipa on November 6, 2009, at the age of 79.

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California e-briefs December 11, 2009   2010 FEE STATEMENT --- Mailing of the 2010 State Bar membership fee statements has been delayed and the Feb. 1 payment deadline will be postponed accordingly. However, the MCLE compliance deadline of Feb. 1 for Group 1 (last names A-G) remains in effect. Contact the Member Services Center, 1-888-800-3400 or msc@calbar.ca.gov for questions or more information.   E-MAIL DEADLINE --- All California attorneys must provide an e-mail address to the State Bar beginning Feb. 1, 2010, under a new rule of court approved by the Supreme Court.   INSURANCE COVERAGE --- Beginning January 1, lawyers who do not carry malpractice insurance must tell their clients - under most circumstances - that they are not insured.   35 REVISIONS --- After nine years of work by its Rules Revision Commission, the Board of Governors has approved 35 revisions of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.   DECEMBER COMMENTS --- Comments are sought on proposed revisions to the Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) rules and the conflict of interest code for designated State Bar employees.   RECRUITING --- The State Bar is recruiting applicants for approximately 200 positions on more than three dozen committees, boards and commissions.

New Members in November 2009

Nov. 25, 2009

Nicholas Ynda, Student Member
UC Hastings College of the Law

Nov. 22, 2009
Brian D. Roberts, Student Member
California Southern Law School

Nov. 6, 2009
Natalie Zaragoza, Student Member
California Southern Law School

Nov. 5, 2009

Elizabeth Ramos, Student Member
University of La Verne, College of Law

Nov 1, 2009
Stephen A. Glasser, Esq.
DDA/Child Support Attorney
San Bernardino Child Support Services
191 N. Vineyard Ave, Unit A
Ontario, CA 91764

GOOGLE SCHOLAR: New access to Federal and California Cases

http://scholar.google.com

A newly announced service of  GOOGLE gives free access to California and Federal cases.
A quick check shows GOOGLE SCHOLAR to be a useful tool and somewhat easier to use than Findlaw.com
in that you don't need to open an account.

We will soon be adding this feature to SBCBA and RCBA online law libraries.

Allen C. Turner, Esq.
Member St. Bar of California
SBCBA webstaff

Office Space available - Montclair

Office Space available - Montclair. Unique and nice offices close to Pomona court and Rancho, close to 10 & 60 Fwys. 2 offices, ample secretarial, conference/kitchen, phone, fax, internet, copier also available. Ample parking and storage. Separate entrance can also be arranged if necessary.
Call Nick Spirtos at 310-994-1011 or email nbasils@earthlink.net for more information.

Text Messages Can Spell Divorce

The National Law Journal

The unfaithful, in particular, are paying a high price in divorce court for their salacious text messages. Infidelity, bad parenting or threats -- you name the issue in marital disputes, family law attorneys say, and the evidence can be found in text messages sent over hand-held gadgets. 

The San Bernardino County Bar Association Proudly Presents:

Allen K. Easley Dean and Professor of Law University of LaVerne, College of Law

Click here to learn more about Dean Easley!
Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice: Preparing Future Lawyers and Preparing Lawyers for the Future
Dean Easley will discuss the past, present and future of training and educating lawyers in the U.S. More specifically, the need to bridge the growing gap between law schools and the practice of law, and some ideas that are being discussed for ways to do that in a challenging economy. Cost: $30.00 - Non-members $25.00 Members Lunch: Mexican Buffet MCLE: 0.75 Hour

DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2009
TIME: 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
LOCATION: San Bernardino Hilton Hotel
ADDRESS: 285 E Hospitality Ln San Bernardino, CA 92408 Register Now

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

SBCBA Bench Bar Symposium: "Probate Practice Issues" 2 hours MCLE (includes 0.5 hour of ethics) $40 members; $50 non-members. Call 909/885-1986 to enroll.

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California e-briefs November 3, 2009     STATE BAR FEE BILL --- Reacting to Gov. Schwarzenegger's veto of the State Bar dues bill last month, bar President Howard Miller said the governor's concerns are "legitimate" and may force the bar to make some necessary changes.   CIVIL GIDEON --- California now has the nation's first "Civil Gideon" statute, which provides a lawyer to people who cannot afford one in civil cases related to critical basic human needs.   REVISING ATTORNEY RULES --- Public comment is sought at a Nov. 10 hearing on proposed changes to the rules that govern the state's lawyers.   SPEAK UP --- Hearings will be held in December in Los Angeles and San Francisco to collect public and attorney input on attorney disciplinary procedures, attorney competency and admissions procedures.   APPOINTED --- George Davis, a Los Angeles media entrepreneur, was reappointed to the board of governors and public policy expert Jeannine English returns after an earlier term expired last summer.   INSURANCE COVERAGE --- Beginning January 1, lawyers who do not carry malpractice insurance must tell their clients - under most circumstances - that they are not insured.   ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES --- All California attorneys must provide an e-mail address to the State Bar beginning Feb. 1, 2010, under a new rule of court approved by the Supreme Court.

SBCBA thanks the many Players and Sponsors of SBCBA’s 9th AnnualBench-Bar Golf Tournament

2009 SBCBA Golf Tournament Sponsors

• Advanced Imaging Strategies

• Alfredo's Pizza & Pasta

• Best Buy

• Bradford Portraits

• Caldwell, Kennedy & Porter

• California Deposition Reporters

• Connally & Gardner

• Dan Carlone Construction

• Dennis Davis Real Estate

• F.E. Schnetz Commercial Brokerage

• Friedman, Gebbie, Cazares & Gilleece, LLP

• Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick

• Gallagher's Finishing Touch Engraving

• Gallery Of Dreams

• Granowitz, White & Weber

• Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden

• Hilton San Bernardino

• Hon. Wilfred J. Schneider Jr.

• Bradley White

• In-N-Out Burger

• J.A.M.S.

• Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of Court

• Kampf, Schiavone & Assoc.

• Kerrie Justice

• Laurel Starks

• Law Office of Steven A. Becker

• Law Office of William D. Shapiro

• Law Office of Michael A. Scafiddi

• Law Office of Marc E. Grossman

• Lawyer Referral Service

• Legal Nurse Betty

• Nena's Mexican Restaurant

• Rowley Portraiture

• Shandin Hills Golf Club

• Super Burrito

Inland Empire Events

N

OVEMBER 2009

Two Saturdays: November 7th and 14th

"The ABC's of Representing Children in Family and Probate Court"

Cal State, San Bernardino -

See page November Bar Bulletin page 6 for details.

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Thursday, November 12th

12:00 noon

SBCBA General Membership Meeting

Univ. of La Verne College of Law

Dean Allen K. Easley

"Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Preparing Future Lawyers and

Preparing Lawyers for the Future"

San Bernardino Hilton

.75 hr MCLE

$25 members & $30 non-members

Call 909/885-1986 to RSVP

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Thursday, November 19th

5:30p - 8:00p

SBCBA Bench Bar Symposium:

Probate Practice Issues

San Bernardino Hilton.

2 hrs MCLE (inc. 0.5 hr ethics).

See November Bar Bulletin page 3 for details.

Call 909/885-1986 to RSVP.

D

ECEMBER 2009

Wednesday, December 16th

12:00 noon

Annual Joint Meeting of the

RCBA and SBCBA

Featuring State Bar Pres. Howard Miller.

"State of the State Bar"

Mission Inn, Riverside. Info/RSVP: Contact RCBA,

(951) 682-1015 or

rcba@riversidecountybar.com

J

ANUARY 2010

Save the date!

Bench-Bar Symposium

Criminal Practice Issues

Thursday, January 21, 2010

5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

　

　

Click this for the November Bar Bulletin Online!

October 2009 Members

October 29, 2009

Steven Graham, 1L
University of La Verne College of Law

Charles R Cleveland, Jr., Esq.
Law Offices of CLEVELAND & METZ
9330 Baseline Road, Suite 100
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701
909 980 9703

Oct 25, 2009

Kyle Ellison, 1-L
Chapman University School of Law

Oct 24. 2009

Katherine R. Meredith

I provide specialty fiduciary banking, education, service and products for professional fiduciaries and attorneys.

Community Bank
200 East Citrus Ave
Redlands, Ca 92373
909 307-8103

The A-B-C’s of Representing Children in Family & Probate Court

This 2-day, 12-hour, workshop is designed to fulfill training & education requirements of California Rules of Court 5.242 (Family) & 7.1101 (Probate) required for attorneys to qualify to accept Family & Probate Court appointments to represent children.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

Saturdays, November 7 and 14, 2009
Check-in: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. ● Program: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Post Options
California State University, San Bernardino – Yasuda Center
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407

CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

CLICK HERE to get directions to CSUSB. The Yasuda Center (YC) is approximately in the middle of the left half of the campus map. Directions can also be obtained by calling Cal State at (909) 537-5000.

Paralegals Take a Walk on the Cloud

The Legal Intelligencer

"Cloud computing" may sound more like something a computer geek should know, but as a 21st Century paralegal, you are required to keep abreast of the latest technology. Cloud computing is storming the scene and your knowledge of how it works will ensure blue skies or gray skies for you.
 

Swearing-In of Attorneys Ninth Circuit

Federal Bar Association: Inland Empire Chapter presents "Swearing-In of Attorneys to Practice in the Ninth Circuit and Appeals to the Ninth Circuit" Judge Raymond Fisher, Judge of the Ninth Circuit, is going to speak on appealing to the Ninth Circuit. This event will occur on November 10, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m., at the Federal Courthouse in Riverside. Prior to his speech, Judge Raymond is going to swear-in attorneys to practice in the Ninth Circuit. For more information on the event, please click here. If you are interested in being sworn in at the event to practice in the Ninth Circuit, click here to fill out an application, and here for instructions on how to become admitted

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California e-briefs October 16, 2009     VETO --- State Bar President Howard Miller responds to Gov. Schwarzenegger's veto of the bill authorizing the collection of annual fees from California attorneys.   LAWYERS WHO GIVE --- In recognition of their significant legal contributions to low income clients, as well as to organizations that serve the poor, several lawyers and their law firms received a 2009 State Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award.   DISCLOSING COVERAGE --- Beginning January 1, lawyers who do not carry malpractice insurance must tell their clients - under most circumstances - that they are not insured.   FEE ARB IN BEVERLY HILLS --- The State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration has scheduled a fee arbitration training for new and current Los Angeles arbitrators Oct. 27.   ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES --- All California attorneys must provide an e-mail address to the State Bar beginning Feb. 1, 2010, under a new rule of court approved by the Supreme Court.   ELKINS FAMILY LAW TASK FORCE --- December 4 is the deadline to submit public comments on proposals for improvement of family law proceedings.   RECRUITS --- The State Bar is recruiting applicants for approximately 200 positions on more than three dozen committees, boards and commissions.   ********************************************************************** This e-mail is a private communication intended solely for subscribers to a private e-list compiled by The State Bar of California. It is the policy of The State Bar of California that any unsolicited e-mail advertisements to addressees on this private list via State Bar equipment located within the State of California is strictly prohibited. If you receive an unsolicited advertisement, please do not reply to this message, but contact The State Bar of California immediately at barcomm@calbar.ca.gov or  415-538-2283  415-538-2283. •Subscribe to State Bar of California e-briefs • Unsubscribe to State Bar of California e-briefs

October Bar Bulletin

The October 2009 Bar Bulletin is NOW ONLINE

at sbcba.org/bulletins/