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Nancy A. Fuerst Elected New Cuyahoga CP Administrative JudgeAs they do every November pursuant to local rule, the Judges of the Common Pleas Court for Cuyahoga County have elected a new Administrative Judges. This year, it is Judge Nancy A. Fuerst, whose term will begin on January 1, 2010. Ohio Supreme Court Adopts New Pro Hac Vice Rules, effective 1/1/2011Effective 1/1/11 (not 1/1/10), the Ohio Supreme Court will significantly chang the rules for out-of-state lawyers who want to be admitted to practice for a limited purpose in an Ohio case. Under amendments to Rule XII of the Rules for the Governement of the Bar, all pro hac vice admissions will have to go through the Supreme Court's Office of Attorney Services starting in 2011. All applicants will also have to pay a $100 fee and sign an "acknowledgement of Ohio’s attorney disciplinary rules and a statement that the attorney has not appeared more than three times in a calendar year in a pro hac vice capacity." Click here for a link to the new Rules in Word format. Comments Sought on Proposed Amendments to Federal Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence RulesPublic comments are being accepted until February 10, 2010 on proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankrutpcy and Criminal Procedure, as well as proposed style revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Some of the proposed bankruptcy rule changes would clarify what information is needed for a proof of claim and allow limited extensions of time to object to a debtor's discharge. Most, if not all of the proposed criminal rule changes reflect the use of greater technology to allow video conferences or the receipt of information and issuance of documents through electronic means. The proposed style revisions to the evidence rules will purportedly make them easier to read without changing their meaning. Click here to review the list of proposed changes. Law Firm Slogans Can Be Catchy or ProfoundThe Stem Legal Blog has collected some of the most creative and profound legal slogans from the United States, the U.K. and Canada.Two local firms that made the list employ the following taglines to entice clients: Baker & Hostetler-Counsel to Market Leaders; and Jones Day-One Firm Worldwide. A few that did not make the list might include: Ulmer & Berne-whose website scrolls through pictures featuring the words commitment, community, diversity, teamsork, and value; Squire Sanders & Dempsey-whose slogan is "Legal Counsel Worldwide"; Davis & Young-whose home page flashes Tradition, Integrity, Responsiveness; Porter Wright-whose website states "Realize what's possible"; and Elk & Elk-whose slogan is heard everywhere-"Serious Lawyers for Serious Injuries." November is National Adoption MonthThe Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is promoting November as National Adoption Month to encourage people to become adoptive parents and thank those who have already heard the call. Click here to read the ODJFS flyer, which indicates that over 12,000 Ohio children are currently in foster care, including 3,000 who are waiting to be permanently placed with an adoptive family. The flyer also provides links to additional information from the state and federal governments. More Recent Articles |
