December 2009 Members

Dec. 27, 2009
Ignascio G. Camarena II, Esq.
Dimalanta Clark, LLP
600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Ste 108
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Complex Litigation, Construction Defects, Criminal Defense, Employment Law
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Dec 27, 2009
John Pabustan, 1L
University of La Verne College of Law


Dec. 19, 2009
Linda Allen Lindsey, Esq.

Dec. 18, 2009

Nancy Siccama
Law Student (4th year)
California Southern Law School
909-816-4704

Dec. 15, 2009
Brent D. Grider, Esq.
Grider Law Group
(909) 239-8116

Suite 19
198 N. Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Probate, Estate Planning, Family Law, Bankruptcy are primary areas of focus. Sole Practitioner.

Dec 11, 2009

Christopher Moffitt, Esq.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP

Dec 4, 2009
Christina M. Gagnier, Esq.
Gagnier Margossian LLP
12650 Orange Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 576-1411

Gagnier Margossian LLP specializes in Digital Strategy, Intellectual Property, Government Affairs and Corporate Affairs.

Dec. 2, 2009

DAVID WALL
FRAUD INVESTIGATION & FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
EADIE AND PAYNE LLP
4200 CONCOURS #360
ONTARIO CA 91764
9094665252

MCLE Compliance Specials: San Bernardino County Bar Association

San Bernardino County Bar Association TRY SBCBA.org/mcle to meet all your last-minute participatory credit needs. California State Bar credits: 1 hour $19, 1.5 hour $28 Lawyers and Paralegals! See our Updated MCLE Catalog View Catalog NOW 1 'Free' Information: Using Open Records Laws Effectively $28.00 2 60 Tips in 60 Minutes: Technology in Your Practice $19.00 3 Best Practices in Client Service: How to Retain Clients and Avoid Ethics Complaints $19.00 4 CALIFORNIA DEATH PENALTY: What's to be Done? $38.00 5 Champions of the Court Room Trial Skill Program - The Art of Trying Cases (Complete Program plus 2 Master Classes) $98.00 6 Erwin Chemerinsky's Review of U.S. Supreme Court Cases of the Past Year $20.00 7 Ethical Issues Faced by Honest Lawyers $28.00 8 Ethics? I Thought This Was Mediation! $28.00 9 Family Law and Bankruptcy $28.00 10 Hot-Button Bias Issues: Eliminating Bias in the Legal Workplace $28.00 11 Legal Ethics in the Global Digital Age $28.00 12 Loan Modifications $28.00 13 Mediation Do's and Don'ts $28.00 14 Real Property Foreclosures in a Nutshell $28.00 15 Recent Developments in Trusts, Guardianship, Conservatorships and Probate $28.00 16 Recent Developments in Trusts, Guardianship, Conservatorships and Probate $28.00 17 Successfully Coping with the Practice of Law $19.00 18 The Law Governing Lawyers 2008 - 2009: The Year in Review $28.00 See SBCBA's MCLE Catalog:sbcba.org/mcle At your place, at your pace. Fulfill your MCLE requirements at home, at work, or on the road. You can start.stop.restart at any time.

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/

State Bar E-Briefs

The State Bar of California e-briefs October 2, 2009     INSURANCE DISCLOSURE --- Beginning January 1, lawyers who do not carry malpractice insurance must tell their clients - under most circumstances - that they are not insured.   FAMILY LAW PROPOSALS --- Public comment is sought by The Elkins Family Law Task Force on its proposals for improvement of family law proceedings.   CONFIRMED --- California Inspector General Laura Chick and Los Angeles private investigator William Gailey were confirmed by the state Senate to three-year terms as public members of the board of governors.   BEVERLY HILLS FEE ARB --- The State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration has scheduled a fee arbitration training for new and current Los Angeles arbitrators Oct. 27.   ATTORNEY e-MAIL 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 Honors E.Aurora Hughes, RCBA President

Fri, October 2, 2009
12:00p-3:00p
State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration Training
Held at the SB County Govt. Center in the Joshua Room. Brown bag (Cafeteria on-site). 

 

6 p.m. to 11.p.m.

SBCBA Awards and Installation Banquet.

Garza Award Honors Riverside County Bar President Aurora Hughes.

SB Hilton

New Members SBCBA September 2009

Sept 28, 2009

Fatima C. Ariza, Esq.
Child Support Attorney III San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services

Sept 27, 2009

Scott M. Rubel, Esq.
Workers' Compensation (Applicant Lawyer)
Social Security (Claimant Lawyer)
Lerner, Moore, Silva, Cunningham & Rubel
141 N Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 1
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 889-1131

Donna V. Siofele, Esq.
Workers' Compensation (Applicant Lawyer)
Social Security (Claimant Lawyer)
Lerner, Moore, Silva, Cunningham & Rubel
141 N. Arrowhead Avenue, Sute 1
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 889-1131


U C Irvine: Law Student Members
Selwyn Chu
Paddy Browne
Greg Mintz
Tracey Steele
Matthew Plunkett
Colin McGrath
Andrea Feathers

Sept 22, 2009

Zheng Bei, 1L
Chapman University School of Law

Sept 11, 2009

Shauna Rech, Esq.
1420 Valley Drive
Norco, CA 92860
909 227 8638

Tammy R. Pettinato
Assistant Director of Career Services and Professional Development
University of La Verne College of Law

September 1, 2009
Rachelle Lam
California Western School of Law

Web Sites on the Case

Special to Law.com

Pervasive Web search tools have opened the door to a valuable new marketing opportunity for law firms: the litigation or case-specific Web site.
Unlike a firm's legacy site or blog, these case sites can allow smaller firms to catapult their reputations and compete against Big Law.

posted by  Turner, sbcba webstaff
 

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California e-briefs September 18, 2009   LOAN MOD WARNING --- Alarmed by the number of lawyers preying on vulnerable homeowners, the State Bar identified 16 attorneys who are under investigation for misconduct related to loan modification.   VACANCIES --- The State Bar is seeking applicants for the positions of Chief Trial Counsel, responsible for the bar's disciplinary enforcement division, and General Counsel, legal adviser to the bar.   CLOSING COURTS --- In response to budget issues, all California state courts will close on the third Wednesday of each month, from September 2009 through June 2010.   FEE ARBITRATION CLASS ---The State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration has scheduled a fee arbitration training Oct. 2 in San Bernardino County.   REVISING RULES --- Comment is sought on proposals for numerous new or amended Rules of Professional Conduct.   NEW  e-MAIL ADDRESS RULE --- 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.

HELP PROTECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN FREE CA Statewide Pro Bono Training - NO Experience Necessary Wednesday, October 21, 2009 FREE MCLE Credit Basic training for attorneys interested in providing pro bono limited scope representation in domestic violence restraining order cases anywhere in California. No prior experience required. With the mentorship and support of local legal services experts, volunteer attorneys will provide life-saving assistance with a minimal time commitment. CLICK on the LOCATIONS Tab to the right to REGISTER in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or LIVE WEBCAST The training is hosted by Practising Law Institute (PLI) and co-sponsored by the State Bar of California, Public Interest Clearinghouse and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). The Pro Bono Best Practices and Family Law Working Groups that were formed as a result of the 2008 California Pro Bono Summit developed this domestic violence training to address one of the greatest legal areas of unmet client needs and interest areas for pro bono training. Attorneys who register for this training are asked to sign up with a local legal services program to provide direct pro bono assistance to domestic violence survivors. Training topics: Domestic Violence 101 Domestic Violence Prevention Act Restraining Orders Conducting Client Interview & Preparing for Hearing Pro Bono Representation Q & A Locations San Francisco Attendees Los Angeles Attendees LIVE WEBCAST San Francisco Attendees LIVE: Practising Law Institute California Center 685 Market St., Suite 100 San Francisco, California 9:00AM-11:15AM Program Faculty: Jenny Horne, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo Minouche Kandel, Staff Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid Nancy Lemon, Lecturer and Director of Domestic Violence Practicum, UC Berkeley School of Law Genevieve Richardson, Director of Pro Bono Activities, Bay Area Legal Aid Eric Ryan, Partner & Pro Bono Attorney, DLA Piper LLP 2 Hours MCLE REGISTER ONLINE NOW to attend in person for this important FREE pro bono training & earn MCLE credit For questions about the training, contact: Rodney Low at rodney.low@calbar.ca.gov or Sharon Ngim at sharon.ngim@calbar.ca.gov Los Angeles Attendees PLI Group Webcast plus LIVE Training at Los Angeles County Bar Association 1055 West 7th St., 27th Fl. Los Angeles, California 9:00AM-11:15AM Watch the PLI LIVE Webcast as a group then hear local experts from 11:30AM-12:30PM about local rules and information on local programs, and receive one additional hour MCLE credit from LACBA. Program Faculty: Julie Rivera-Coo, Esq., Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Rachel Kronick Rothbart, Esq., Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law 3 Hours MCLE REGISTER ONLINE NOW for PLI group webcast and in-person training at Los Angeles County Bar Association For questions about the LA training, contact Laurie Aronoff at laronoff@halsalegal.org WEBCAST USERS ONLY REGISTER FOR LIVE WEBCAST ONLY Simultaneous live webcast of the San Francisco session is available for individual viewing. Webcast participants will receive streaming audio and/or video of the program, view and print the Course Materials, and have the ability to submit questions electronically. More Information @ http://www.pli.edu/product/webcast_detail.asp?id=67780 Interested in doing Pro Bono? This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California for two hours. Practising Law Institute certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

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News from SBCBA Workers' Comp Section

SBCBA Workers' Compensation Section Proudly Presents Sue Honor-Vangerov Workers' Compensation Manager of the Medical Unit "The New QME Regulations and Official Medical Fee Schedule Issues" Thursday, Sept.17, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Held at The Events Center at the National Orange Show 930 S. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, CA (Use Gate 8) $45.00 for Dinner and Program Three hours of MCLE credit will be offered to attorneys attending. All attorneys, judges, claims examiners, hearing representatives, physicians, and medical billing personnel are invited to attend. Membership in SBCBA is not required. Seating is limited! Paid reservations must be received by 9/10/09. Entrée Choices: London Broil; Chicken Piccata; Vegetable Strudel How to register and pay online with a credit card: Click on the link BELOW to our online registration form (please do not use the yellow RSVP & pay option at the top of the form!) and complete the entire form, including your menu choice. Remember to include in the Special Request box the names of all of your guests and their menu choices, also. Then click the SEND button at the bottom to submit your registration. You will be directed to a new page. Click on the payment option at the bottom and follow the instructions to submit your payment. Click here: RSVP You may also call in your RSVP and payment to (909) 885-1986. How to Get Here! Take the 215 (N or S) to Orange Show Road, turn EAST and proceed to Arrowhead Avenue. Turn left (north) and proceed to Gate 9 and park in the "West Arrowhead Lot." Enter grounds through colonnade to the L'Orange Room. Hope to see you there. Visit SBCBA's website... Forward This Notice to Colleagues