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    Posted on August 8, 2017October 2, 2017 by Thad Taylor

    Nathan Atkinson has moved out of Boone County to begin working for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office in Kansas City. Nathan’s email address remains Nathan.m.atkinson@gmail.com.

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    The Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution’s Annual Symposium October 27

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    Next BCBA Meeting Scheduled for July 10

    The next scheduled event for Boone County Bar Association members will be the regular BCBA meeting, Wednesday, July 10th. Our Speaker for the July 10th meeting will be Professor Randy Diamond with the UMC School of law and he will present on the topic of “Electronic Discovery”. The CLE program has been approved for 1.2 hours of CLE.

    Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. the Broadway Hotel, 1111 E. Broadway. The presentation will begin about noon. A business meeting will precede the program. The Exec…

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    In Memoriam: Darwin Hindman

    BCBA member and former Columbia mayor Darwin Hindman, 86,  passed away Monday morning.  He was an Air Force pilot and attended the University of Missouri School of Law prior to commencing his legal career.

    Darwin served as Columbia’s mayor for fifteen years, 1995-2010, a role he held longer than anyone else.  His love for the city in which he was reared shown brightly during his tenure.  Perhaps his greatest legacy as mayor are the many projects he launched that contributed to the city’s grow…

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    BCBA Members Invited to Instructive Wine Tasting and Dinner at Chris McD’s July 17

    BCBA members (in good standing) are invited to a private back room Instructive Wine Tasting and Dinner on July 17, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. This event is limited to the first 24 attendees to RSVP. Each member may bring one guest.

    The presenter will be Chuck Johnson, Director of Sales for Missouri D&E Fine Wine Group Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. Chuck has 40 years experience in the wine industry, and holds the Certified Specialist of Wine and Level One Sommelier Certificate for the Court …

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    Fifth Annual Larry Fuller Memorial Blue Goose Golf Tournament July 29

    The Fifth Annual Larry Fuller Memorial Blue Goose Golf Tournament will be held on July 29 at the Country Club of Missouri. The event benefits the MU Law School Veterans Clinic, Central Missouri Honor Flight, and the Larry Fuller Scholarship Fund. Contact Jim Howard for more information jhoward@rogersehrhardt.com or register online at www.bluegoosemidmogolf.com.

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    13th Annual Chipping in for Charity Golf Tournament October 14th

    The 13th annual Chipping in for Charity golf tournament organized by the Community Involvement Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2019 (Columbus Day – a court holiday).  This year’s tournament will be held at Columbia Country Club, 2210 North Country Club Drive.  Net proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Mid-Missouri Legal Services, which plans to use the funds for its Veterans Law Project.  The tournament is a four-person scramble format, open to both lawyers and non-lawye…

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    The Elwood L. Thomas American Inn of Court accepting Applications

    The Elwood L. Thomas American Inn of Court is accepting applications for new members for the 2019-2020 term. In particular we are looking for attorneys with fewer than 12 years of experience. The Inn of Court is an association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals from all levels and backgrounds who share a passion for professional excellence. Through regular meetings, members are able to build and strengthen professional relationships; discuss fundamental concerns about professional…

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    2018-2019 BCBA CLE Programs Listed

    “Common Ethics Pitfalls and Practice Tips to Avoid Them” – Whittney Dunn, Risk Manager for The Bar Plan presented the program – June 12, 2019 – 1.2 hours (incl. 1.2 hours Ethics)
    “Eyewitness Identification” – Deborah Daniels presented the program – May 8, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
    “The 2017 Tax Reform Act: What Lawyers Should Know” – Mark Gingrich and Chris Harris presented the program – March 13, 2019 – 1.2 hours.
    “Class Actions, Mass Torts, and other Aggregate Litigation” – Todd Werts pre…

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    Membership Rolls Have Been Updated

    The email distribution list and membership directory has been updated. Members whose records indicate have not paid dues have been removed from the rolls. There currently are 287 people on the email distribution list. Twenty-five (25) are included for reasons other than being members, and some of our members are exempt from paying dues. Dues are waived for members who have been licensed for 50 years or more or who are at least 75 years old.

    If you believe your membership is currently in good …

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    Court approved rule changes and new local Court Rules from Court en Banc:

    Update to Local Court Rule 1.D (effective after 60 days) and adding Rule 72. L (effective Aug. 1) New Local Court Rule 1. D RULE 1. DIVISIONS OF COURT D. The Treatment Courts of the 13th Judicial Circuit shall provide enhanced supervision, including substance abuse and mental health treatment, to offenders who meet the eligibility criteria of the various Treatment Courts. Services shall be available to both pre-plea and post-plea offenders as well as probationers. The Treatment Courts shall be c…

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    Boone County Probate Supervisor Leaving

    The Boone County Probate Supervisor Sandy Oswalt has accepted a new position with OSCA and her last day at the courthouse will be Friday July 19th.  The process for selecting the new Probate Supervisor is on going and will be announced at a future date.  We wish Sandy well in her new position with OSCA.

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    2019 Officers

    President: Jill Jackson
    Vice President: Randall Johnston
    Secretary: Molly Metza
    Treasurer: Daniel Beckett
    Editor/Webmaster: Thad Taylor
    Executive Committee: All officers listed above plus immediate Past President Jason Simmons and At-Large Members Jennifer Rodewald and Hon. David Zerror
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