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December 2011 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.

Bar Accepting Nominations for 2012 Rosenberg, Marshall Awards
Distinguished recipients will be presented with the honors at the 2012 Celebration of Leadership: The D.C. Bar Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting in June. Deadline for submissions is February 10.
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CLE Classes Explain Changes to D.C. Nonprofit Laws
On December 9 and 13 the D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education Program offers two courses covering the impact of these new laws, which take effect January 1, 2012, on how nonprofits operate.
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Pro Bono Committee Seeks Support to Meet Rising Legal Needs
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program continues to impact the lives of those in critical need of legal representation. Consider donating to the Pro Bono Program today and help make a difference.
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Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law Has Vacancy
The D.C. Court of Appeals will be accepting applications through December 23. Committee members serve for a three–year term.
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Judicial Evaluation Committee Seeks Feedback
Eligible Bar members can evaluate certain judges on the D.C. Court of Appeals and D.C. Superior Court by January 13.
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Committee Releases Ethics Opinion 361
Opinion 361 examines whether a lawyer who refers a client to a non–lawyer service provider such as a financial services firm may accept compensation from the provider for the referral.
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Deadline for Public Comment Extended
The D.C. Bar Rules Review Committee will continue to accept public comment on its draft report to amend certain D.C. Rules until December 13.
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Take Advantage of New Member Benefits and Special Offers
A revamped job board, new payroll service, and shipping discounts give savvy members a professional advantage.
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Looking for professional development opportunities in a specific practice area?
The D.C. Bar's 21 Sections and CLE Program have a variety of offerings in the weeks ahead.
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