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E-COUNSEL --Monday, October 16, 2006

ARTICLES

NSBA NEWS

CLE UPDATES

Articles

ARE YOUR RECRUITING EFFORTS GEARED FOR THE ONLINE GENERATION?
There is a new reality in legal recruiting and the old rules no longer apply. In the midst of a very competitive recruiting environment, firms are competing to attract the attention of a new generation of law students – the online generation
that has been bred in the world of technology.........(more)

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WILL LAW FIRM BLOGS BE REGULATED AS ADVERTISING?

For many lawyers, blogs have become a popular marketing tool to catapult their firms' names into the World Wide Web. For others, they have become a convenient mechanism for discussing an array of topics from feminism to federalism.........(more)

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NSBA NEWS

NSBA ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting at the Omaha Hilton is only a few weeks away. Come and see old friends, enjoy the "In Honor of Your Honors" reception at the Holland Center, the Presidents Dinner/Dance featuring the Fisheads or the General Session featuring Ben Stein. For more information, visit the annual meeting website or you can register for packages or individual events in the NSBA STORE.

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2007 ABA TECH SHOW

Join the ABA Law Practice Management Section as it presents ABA TECHSHOW® 2007 from March 22-24, 2007 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in the magnificent city of Chicago! Take advantage of the world's premier legal technology conference and expo at a substantial discount by registering to attend as a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association. Visit the conference website for more information.

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VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

We are seeking your help in serving as a judge for the 2006 Nebraska High School Mock Trial Competition on the following dates:

First Round Thursday, October 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Second Round Thursday, October 26th at 6:00 p.m.
Third Round Monday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Championship Round Tuesday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m.

The competition will be held in the District Courtrooms of Lancaster County located on the 3rd floor in the Justice and Law Enforcement Center, 575 South 10th Street. The competition will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and should be concluded by 8:30 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail spillen@remboltludtke.com or dbargen@remboltludtke.com and designate the date you would like to volunteer and whether you prefer to serve as a performance judge, presiding judge, or one of each for different trials. We would appreciate your prompt response. Upon receiving your e-mail, we will mail a confirmation letter setting forth the details of the competition, a copy of the bench brief, and the scoring sheets.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you in advance for your willingness to take time in helping make this competition a successful and positive experience for these participating high school students.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY JUROR APPRECIATION WEEK

On October 16th at 12:00 p.m. in the Juror Assembly Room of the Hall of Justice, Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey and Douglas County Commissioner Kyle Hutchings will be signing a joint proclamation declaring October 16th through October 20th, Juror Appreciation Week in Douglas County. The proclamation signing is part of a statewide campaign being undertaken to thank jurors for their contribution to the justice system and to promote the representation of people from every ethnicity, race, religion and economic background on our juries. We warmly invite you to join us in this declaration and opportunity to hear from your local judges and leaders. Click here for additional information.

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CLE UPDATES

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT NCLE

OCTOBER NCLE PROGRAMS

(1) Live programs

NCLE 2006 MUNICIPAL LAW SEMINAR
October 20, 2006 – Embassy Suites Hotel, Lincoln Sponsored by: NSBA Government Practice Section and the League of Nebraska Municipalities. Topics include water law and municipalities, employment law, eminent domain, open meetings update, issues facing city attorneys, municipal economic development, case and legislative updates. Please note that this program will be offered at the EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL in Lincoln (not the Cornhusker, as erroneously reported in the Nebraska Lawyer calendar).

LUNCH AND LEARN: October 27, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. Roman Hruska Conference Room, Bar Center, 635 S. 14th St, Lincoln. Only $10! Lunch Time Session on Long Term Care Insurance. What you need to know to advise your clients. Brown Bag Lunch provided.

(2) NCLE OCTOBER TELEPHONE SEMINARS. LISTEN TO THE LIVE BROADCAST ON THE DATE AND TIME NOTED OR PURCHASE A CD AUDIO DISK . Written materials are provided for both live and CD ROM recorded programs.

To register for any live telephone seminar ($89) or order the audio CD ROM ($79) Contact Kathryn at NSBA 1-800-927-0117 ext 131. Visa or MasterCard accepted as well as check.

Here are the topics for October:

• DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY: SOURCES OF LIABILITY AND
TECHNIQUES TO LIMIT LIABILITY
Broadcast: October 3, 2006 (still available on CD ROM)
12:00 p.m. C.T./11:00 a.m. M.T. (60 minutes)
• EMPLOYEE LEAVE LAWS
Broadcast: October 10, 2006
12:00 p.m. C.T./11:00 a.m. M.T. (60 minutes)
• MALPRACTICE CLAIMS AGAINST EXPERT WITNESSES
Broadcast: October 18, 2006
12:00 p.m. C.T./11:00 a.m. M.T. (60 minutes)
• 2006 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT UPDATE
Broadcast: October 24, 2006
12:00 p.m. C.T./11:00 a.m. M.T. (60 minutes)

These September Telephone Seminars are still available as audio CD ROMs with materials.
• Age Discrimination in Employment Law and Litigation
• Trusts Used in Charitable Giving and Estate Planning
• Partnerships
• 2006 Update On Charitable Giving

Also Still available on audio CD ROM: Special Commercial Real Estate Series (Each Segment one hour in length.
Segment 1: Law and Economics: Understanding How the Deal Comes Together
Segment 2: Preparing the Deal, Part 1: Due Diligence
Segment 3: Preparing the Deal, Part 2: Title, Survey, and Environmental Issues
Segment 4: Getting the Property in the Right Way: Acquisition Agreements
Segment 5: Financing the Deal
Segment 6: Common Ownership: Condominiums and More
Segment 7: When the Deal Goes Bad: Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate Deals
Segment 8: End Game: The Essentials of Tax Planning for Commercial Real Estate Deals


ONLINE CLE
Click on the LegalSpan link at www.nebar.com and browse the catalog today. http://www.legalspan.com/nebar/onlinecle.asp

• Free demos are available on the website, so pay a visit and see how easy getting the information you want is. • View Video, Hear Audio, or download audio files to your iPod or mp3 player with CLE TO GO.
• Seminars available from NCLE Estate Planning, NCLE Family Law, and NCLE Bankruptcy, (NEW) Social Security, Family Law and Other Topics • Also – you can view CLE from other states on a host of topics of relevance to Nebraska lawyers.

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RESOURCES

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL LEGAL MANAGEMENT WEEK IS OCTOBER 2-6

Marsh Affinity Group Services would like to congratulate the Nebraska chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators for a superb year of service to the legal profession.

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MARSH AFFINITY SERVICES INTRODUCES NEW COMPRHENSIVE WEBSITE

Marsh Affinity Group Services is pleased to introduce a new, comprehensive website dedicated to the needs of Nebraska State Bar members. You can access information on all of the Bar endorsed insurance products through this site at www.personal-plans.com/nebar.

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