Deep Web Research

Did you know that you can access the Deep Web resources at sbcba.org/research?

Dive Into Deep Web Research
The Legal Intelligencer
Have you heard of the Deep Web? It's the content that is housed in online databases -- such as Westlaw and Lexis -- that Internet search engines cannot access. Paralegal Kim Walker dives into less known Deep Web databases to help you get the most out of online research.

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California

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April 17, 2009

 

 

 

SENIORS GUIDE REPRINTED --- The State Bar’s popular Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians has been updated and will be distributed free throughout the state beginning next month.

 

18 CANDIDATES --- Ballots will be mailed April 30 to eligible voters in the five State Bar districts with vacancies on the board of governors.

 

JUSTICE AWARD --- May 1 is the deadline to nominate a California judge for the 2009 Benjamin Aranda III Access to Justice Award. 

 

“THE CLIENT AND BEYOND” --- The 13^th Annual Ethics Symposium will be held May 2 at the University of San Diego School of Law, focusing on “Attorney Responsibilities: The Client and Beyond.” Online registration is available.

 

JUDGES IN CALIFORNIA --- June 1 is the deadline for attorneys and members of the public to apply to serve on the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE).

 

LEGAL SPEC EXAM --- The exam to become certified as a legal specialist will be administered Aug. 9. The State Bar certifies specialists in 11 fields of law.

 

OPENING YOUR OWN FIRM --- Now available from the State Bar, The California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office offers tips on everything from business plans to technology.

 

DEALING WITH STRESS --- Attorneys dealing with stress, burnout, substance abuse and other issues can take advantage of resources offered by the State Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program, which offers services such as individual counseling, referral assistance, consultations for rehabilitation and private peer support groups.

 

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Apr 15
Wed
12:00p -1:30p SBCBA Probate Section: Estate Planning tips from the Masters
Redlands Court Dept. E-1 Order your lunch / RSVP to: Jack Osborn

April 2009 Probate Section Meeting

April 2009 Probate Section Meeting

The next SBCBA Probate Section Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 12:00 noon, at the Redlands Court in Dept. E-1.

Our topic is "Estate Planning: Tips from the Masters." This will be a group presentation by William M. Nassar & Associates. To reserve a lunch for $5, you must RSVP to Jack Osborn at (909) 796-6881, extension 37; or by email to Jack Osborn .

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Layne Bartholomew and Jack Osborn
Co-chairs of the Probate Section

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exec@sbcba.org
phone: 909 885 1986

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Fw: Brown Bag Juvenile Workshop - April 14 (Bias credit)

Brown Bag Juvenile Workshop Series Gebbie & Friedman and the San Bernardino County Bar Association invite you to a free workshop... "Understanding Cultural Differences" This 1-hour workshop, presented by an expert in the field of diversity and cross-cultural communication, covers a range of topics related to cultural differences, bias and stereotyping. This workshop fulfills the State Bar MCLE requirement for elimination of bias in the legal profession. presented by Elena Romine, Ph.D. Dr. Romine is an educator, author and consultant on issues relating to cross-cultural matters. She has consulted with numerous public and private organizations including the City of Riverside Police Department, the Claremont Police Department, the Riverside County Department of Human Resources and the Claremont City Manager's office. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Check-in: 12:00 noon - 12:15 p.m. -- Program: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. San Bernardino County Juvenile Dependency Court Conference Room, 860 E. Gilbert St., San Bernardino RSVP: Elaine Rosen - (909) 262-1530 or Click Here MCLE: 1 hour credit in Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession San Bernardino County Bar Association, a CA State Bar-approved MCLE provider, certifies that this activity is approved by the CA State Bar for 1 hour of MCLE credit in the category of elimination of bias in the legal profession. Sincerely, Claire Furness, SBCBA email: exec@sbcba.org phone: 909 885 1986 Forward This Notice to Colleagues