Bar & Association News | Wednesday, February 3, 2010
- Lawyers with Talent. Are you a vocalist, juggler, instrumentalist, dancer, actor, or comedian, or do you possess another talent you would like to share? If so, the MSBA is looking for you to be part of Nine Days in June. Go to MSBA
- The MSBA and Minnesota Legal Services Coalition Update Cy Pres Manual. The MSBA and the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition have updated the Cy Pres Manual. Cy pres refers to the distribution of unclaimed class action settlement funds to charitable organizations – in this instance, providers of free legal services to the poor and disadvantaged. The updated manual contains new examples of cy pres distributions, as well as discussion of other mechanisms for awarding settlement funds to legal aid and pro bono providers. Go to MSBA
- Minnesota Legal Community Needed for Humanitarian Effort. We need your help in raising funds on behalf of the Minnesota legal community to provide humanitarian relief for Haiti’s earthquake victims. Go to MSBA
- MSBA Members Can Save on AAA Membership and Car Rental. AAA is offering an exclusive discount to Minnesota State Bar Association members Go to MSBA
- MN State Board of Legal Certification Approves Two New Certification Programs. Labor and Employment Law and Criminal Law practitioners may now qualify for certification following approval of two new programs by the MSBA Assembly. The December 2009 Assembly action paves the way for the first new areas of certification by the MSBA in more than 20 years. Go to MSBA
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