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Thursday, May 17, 2012	“The first and great commandment is: Don’t let them scare you.” ~Elmer Davis
In this issue…
Complimentary Programs on the New Casemaker Don’t Be a Name Without a Face! Wheels of Justice Kick-Off Party Presentation and Book Signing With Justice Greg Hobbs Piercing the Corporate and LLC Veil Business Valuation Fundamentals	Lawyer Delegation to Cuba in Oct. 2012 CBA Online Classifieds Help Peers Who are Out of Work From the CBA-CLE Legal Connection Optimize Your Membership Tip of the Week From Reba Nance

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Complimentary Legal Research Program for CBA Members

Try out the new Casemaker at cobar.org/casemaker. Complimentary, CLE accredited trainings are offered to CBA members live or webcast each month. Click here for details.

Don’t Be a Name Without a Face!

Get your photo taken at no cost for the CBA’s online Find-A-Lawyer directory from June 6 to 8 at the CBA offices. You can view your photos and select the one you want posted to your directory listing. Jamie Cotten is providing the complimentary sitting. Photos will be available to purchase, but there is no obligation. To schedule your appointment, click here.

Wheels of Justice Kick-Off Party—Wednesday, June 6

The Wheels of Justice cycling team is having its annual kick-off party at the Denver Athletic Club rooftop on Wednesday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., and a team ride on the Cherry Creek path from 5 to 6 p.m. Food and drinks are provided, attendees will receive a DAC two-week pass, and parking is $5 for the event. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kate Schuster by June 1.

Lawyer Delegation to Cuba in October 2012

The CBA is forming an attorney delegation to visit Cuba to research the country’s legal system. CBA President David Masters will lead the group on this unique opportunity. The delegation will undertake a comprehensive study of the Cuban legal system, from the teaching of law, to the criminal justice and judicial systems; civil and family code; business and commercial rights; and resolving domestic and international commercial conflicts. The delegation will depart Miami on Oct. 7 and return on Oct. 12. The estimated cost per delegation member is $4,595. The National Trust is arranging a spouse/guest program separately. For more information, contact Denise Lynch.

CBA Online Classifieds

Looking to rent some of your extra space? Need to hire another pair of hands? Want to market your services within the legal community? Place your own classified ad on our website. It’s easy, and as a member you get a 25 percent discount. Visit cobar.org/classifieds to place your ad today.

Help Peers Who Are Out of Work

Sign up to help out-of-work peers in the legal community with résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, and self-assessment. The CBA is building a Career Assistance Referral List to help members who request individual career assistance. To sign up, email Heather Clark and indicate the services you provide, and whether you’re an individual willing to mentor a job seeker or a company providing a full array of services.

Presentation and Book Signing With Justice Greg Hobbs—June 18

Colorado Supreme Court Justice Greg Hobbs–author, teacher, and water law expert–will present on two of his books at CBA-CLE on June 18: Living the Four Corners; Colorado, Centennial State at the Headwaters, and his new book, Into the Grand. Click here for more information or to RSVP.

Piercing the Corporate and LLC Veil—The Law and the Proof—June 20

Piercing the veil of a corporation allows a court to hold equity owners liable for the obligations of the entity. You know the basic parameters of the law, but do you know how to prove or defend an alter-ego case with the necessary and relevant facts and burden of proof? Join us to learn what you need to know from both legal and forensic accounting perspectives! Click here for more information.

Business Valuation Fundamentals: Applications and Models; Critical Issues and Hot Topics—Thursday, June 21

The morning program will provide an introduction to business valuation, including the various purposes and uses of business valuation services and reporting, along with several other topics. The afternoon program will provide insights such as an evaluation of continuing attacks by the IRS on family limited partnerships; buy/sell agreement war stories; valuations of S Corporations; and other pass-through entities, and more. Attend one or both programs. Click here for more information.

From the CBA-CLE Legal Connection

Colorado Supreme Court Authorizes Transfer of Surplus Attorney Registration Funds to Colorado Legal Services
On Friday, May 11, the Colorado Supreme Court announced that it voted unanimously to transfer $750,000 in 2012, and another $750,000 in 2013, from the court’s attorney registration fund to Colorado Legal Services. The organization will use the funds to further its mission of providing pro bono legal services in civil matters to Colorado’s indigent population. Click here to read more.

Do You Have What It Takes to Start a Firm?
Solo or small-firm lawyers need all the traits of an entrepreneur: motivation, acceptance of risk, resiliency, commitment, persistence. You may think you have these traits in abundance, but what do they really mean on a personal level if you want to run your own firm? A new resource enables lawyers to get some definitive answers for themselves. Click here to read more.

Optimize Your Membership
Brooks Brothers Corporate Shopping Event—May 23

Mark your calendars for the one-day-only sale for Brooks Brothers Corporate members. On May 23, receive 30 percent off full-price merchandise online or in stores. You must have a corporate card through the CBA to obtain the discount. Click here to enroll.

Tip of the Week From Reba Nance
Apps—Google Mobile’s Free Mobile Search App Lets You Conduct Hands-Free Searches on Your Smartphone

You may have heard of Siri, Apple’s intelligent “personal assistant” that allows you to use your voice with your iPhone 4S to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. However, not all of us have access to Siri (or even want to). Did you know that Google has a free app for both iPhones and iPads and Android devices that uses voice recognition, allowing you simply speak your search?

Typing in Google searches on your smart phone can be very difficult. The keyboard and screen are small, making it frustrating and time-consuming. That’s where the Google Search app comes in.

Install it for free on your mobile device, and use it to Google anything. For instance, you might be out running errands and decide to stop by a Home Depot. Pull out your phone, open Google Search, click on the microphone icon and say, “Address for Home Depot in Lone Tree Colorado.” The app will use voice recognition software to run your search through Google, and you’ll get a list of results just as you would if you had typed in the same search in Google.

In addition, Google Goggles lets you conduct a search using an image. Simply take a picture of a landmark, a book cover, or even a wine label, and perform a search on the image.

Click here for information on Google Mobile Apps for both Apple and Android. The page has a link to download from Google Play for Androids or iTunes for Apple, plus there is a link to short videos demonstrating how to conduct voice-activated and image searches. Check it out when you get a chance!

Contact Reba Nance at reban@cobar.org with questions.

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