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* November 2014 E-Brief *

Welcome to the D.C. Bar _E-Brief_, a monthly electronic newsletter
providing updates and breaking news important to you and your
practice.

*Court of Appeals Amends Rule Governing Legal Assistance by Law
Students, Jurisdiction* The D.C. Court of Appeals has amended D.C.
App. R. 48 concerning the limited practice of law by law students, and
Rule XI, Section 1 (a), of the Rules Governing the D.C. Bar, which
defines the disciplinary jurisdiction of the court. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/9712/3/>
*Be Part of the Next Generation of Leaders* Applications for the next
John Payton Leadership Academy class are due December 5. Don’t miss
the opportunity to develop critical leadership skills through this
intensive training program. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/9482/4/>
*CLE Offers Course on Freedom of Information Act Litigation*Freedom of
Information Act litigation is complex and changing. Join the CLE
Program on December 1 for “Basics of Filing and Litigating Freedom of
Information Act Requests 2014” to receive tips on navigating
roadblocks in the quest for information. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/9714/5/>
*A Game Changer* Join the D.C. Bar Arts, Entertainment, Media and
Sports Law Section on November 7 for “The O’Bannon Litigation and the
Future of the NCAA and College Athletics,” which takes a look at how
the rules of collegiate athlete compensation are impacted by the _O’Bannon
v. NCAA_ decision. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/9715/6/>
*D.C. Superior Court Seeks Comments on Three Magistrate Judges*The
Committee on the Selection and Tenure of Magistrate Judges is asking
the legal community and the public for comments regarding the
performances of Magistrate Judges Rainey R. Brandt, Gretchen N. Rohr,
and Kenia Seoane Lopez. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/9716/7/>
*Basic Training on How to Start, Grow Solo Practice Returns* Planning
to hang your own shingle but don’t know where to start? The D.C. Bar’s
popular, two-part “Basic Training and Beyond” program returns on
November 12 and 19 to provide lawyers a road map for going solo. Read
more <http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/8431/8/>
*Pro Bono Program Needs Volunteers*The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program is
offering volunteer training for the Pro-Se-Plus Divorce Clinic on
November 18 as well as the Family Court Self-Help Center on December
5. Read more
<http://info3.dcbar.org/t/173008/62844790/9717/9/>
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master records. D.C. Court of Appeals rules require members to notify
the Bar within 30 days of any change of address. Since the Bar also
communicates with members electronically, please make sure your record
has a current e-mail address. For more information, e-mail us at memberservices@dcbar.org.

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