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*** Second Season of Service
The Colorado Supreme Court adopted C.R.C.P. 223 “Pro Bono/Emeritus Attorney," which became effective July 1, 2007. The purpose of Rule 223 is to allow retired or inactive attorneys to provide pro bono legal services to the poor with the support of certain nonprofit entities. The CBA is forming a group to implement and promote this idea of “Second Season of Service,” and is looking for retired or soon-to-be-retired attorneys to become involved. If you or someone you know is interested, please e-mail Kath Schoen at kschoen@cobar.org.
*** Casemaker and the New Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct
The new Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct that took effect Jan. 1, 2008, have been uploaded into the Casemaker Library that you can access by clicking on the big blue and white Casemaker button at www.cobar.org. In addition, the CBA IT Department is working to get the new rules posted on the CBA’s website under the "Opinions/Rules/Statutes" link. Questions? Call (303) 860-1115 or (800) 332-6736 and ask for the Casemaker Hotline; or e-mail casemaker@cobar.org.
*** E-Filing Classes at the CBA on Jan. 7
The CBA hosts FREE LexisNexis® File & Serve classes for state district and county courts the first Monday of each month. The next classes will be Monday, Jan. 7: district court at 10 a.m.; county court at 1 p.m. Each class runs 1.5 hours and includes two CLE general credits. Support staff is welcome! Space is limited; RSVP required. To register, contact Michelle Gersic at (303) 824-5242 or mgersic@cobar.org. Classes are held at the CBA offices, 1900 Grant St., ninth floor, Denver. Click here for more information.
*** Save the Date for Technology
The Colorado Bar Association once again is proud to be a Program Promoter for the American Bar Association TECHSHOW 2008, the world's premier legal technology conference and expo, March 13—15, in Chicago. Register before Feb. 1 and receive a $100 discount. Use the CBA's Program Promoter Code, PP807, when registering and save an additional $100! Check out special registration deals for solos and small firms, paralegals, and single-day passes. Visit the CBA Law Practice Management Department’s Web page for details, tips for first-time attendees, and the 60 Sites in 60 Minutes Hall of Fame.
*** Tip of the Week: Wouldn't It Be Great If You Could Be Prescreened at DIA to Avoid the Long Lines at Security? Now You Can (Almost)!
Denver has just been added to the list of airports offering this service. According to its website: "Clear® is the fast pass for airport security. Clear members are prescreened and provided with a high-tech card which allows them to access designated airport security fast lanes nationwide. Clear members pass through airport security faster, with more predictability and less hassle." Check it out at www.flyclear.com. To enroll, you must appear in person with the proper ID at one of two locations in Colorado (the Jeppesen Terminal at DIA or the Denver Hyatt Tech Center). Images of your irises and fingerprints will be captured, and your photograph will be taken. The cost is $99.95 for the first year.
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