Civil Court Guardian Ad Litem Institute December 4

The HBA's Civil Court Guardian Ad Litem Institute will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 1:30 - 4:15 p.m. at the Harris County Jury Assembly Room, 1019 Congress, with 2.5 hours MCLE, including 2.0 hours ethics credit. Registration form and schedule.


Free Legal Advice - Next LegalLine Program December 2

The HBA's LegalLine program will be held on Wednesday, December 2, with attorneys answering calls from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The public may call 713-759-1133 to speak to a volunteer attorney who will assist in answering their legal questions.

The HBA would like to thank Angelo's Houston, 711 Main St.,  713-225-3500,  for providing dinner for our LegalLine volunteers.

 


Houston Bar Foundation Annual Luncheon January 13

The Houston Bar Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at The Houston Club. Kent W. (Rocky) Robinson of Andrews Kurth LLP will become the 2010 chair of the Foundation, succeeding Stewart W. Gagnon of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

The Foundation will present its 2010 awards for pro bono service, volunteerism and legal writing. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell, senior pastor of Windsor Village United Methodist Church.

Tickets are $60 per person. To order tickets, please send checks payable to the Houston Bar Foundation, addressed to the Houston Bar Association, 1001 Fannin, Suite 1300, Houston, Texas 77002 or click here for a ticket order form
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Scam Targeting Law Firms

Houston banks have reported an increase in foreign-generated email fraud against Houston law firms. Several have been the targets of a scam generated by an Asian company that could potentially cause the firms to lose a large sum of money. The scam generates from an email regarding a “domestic collection matter” that appears to be from a legitimate company with a legitimate Web site. Read more about it here.


Reasoner Announces HBA Partnership with Communities In Schools

The Houston Bar Association and Communities In Schools Houston (CIS) jointly announced a new partnership, the HBA/CIS Summer Legal Internship Program, which officially launched on June 2, 2009.
 
"Communities In Schools' legal internship program began in the early 90s," said HBA president, Barrett H. Reasoner. "By making the program a partnership with the HBA, we believe we can reach more students and make the program stronger than ever."
 


After the Bar Exam Prepares Graduates for Life in Law

State Bar President Roland Johnson has introduced AfterTheBarExam.com, a Web site with resources for law graduates who have taken the bar exam and are awaiting their results. The site includes materials that are helpful to future members of the profession during the three-month gap between taking the bar exam and becoming licensed.

Visit afterthebarexam.com


Hurricane Preparedness Guide 2009

The Houston Bar Association wants to provide some information for disaster preparation and recovery. The information is designed to protect your law office, home, employees and self, and to address issues associated with each. While many firms already have disaster plans in place, we hope the resource information here immediately offers something to those lawyers who either do not have a formal plan in place or who want to view what others have developed. Click here for resources and information.

Click on the button below to watch videos that answer legal questions related to insurance, property, FEMA, landlord/tenant and other topics related to Gulf Coast storms.

Click here to see information on Supreme Court orders, disaster assistance and other topics related to Hurricane Ike.


E-Filing

The Court Procedures page has links to the Harris County Local Rules of the District Courts Concerning the Electronic Filing of Documents, as well as a link to TEXASONLINE, the required e-filing portal for Texas courts. At TEXASONLINE, litigants may find information about Electronic Filing Services Providers (EFSPs) -- companies that provide electronic document filing services that are in partnership with Texas courts. For e-filing requirements in other courts, please check with the court staff.


Discounts on Performances/Sports Events

HBA members can take advantage of discounts on tickets and/or priority seating for performances by the following organizations:

•HBA Member Appreciation Nights with the Houston Aeros! Members, family and friends can take advantage of discounted ticket prices on Friday, November 20 at 7:35. For ticket prices and information, click here.

Theatre Under the Stars presents HBA members discounted tickets to see The Sound of Music on select dates in December. Offer is good online only through November 20, 2009. Please click here for available show times and dinner packages. Tickets available at www.tuts.com; promotion code is: HBA.

•Broadway Across America presents HBA members discounted tickets to see A Chorus Line on select dates in January, 2010. Please click here for available seats and show times. This performance is very popular and will be selling tickets fast; don't delay to get the best seats! The HBA member discount code is: houstonbar.

•ClubCorp Offers Houston Young Executive Membership
Under 40 and love golf? ClubCorp, an HBA member benefit provider, is offering a special through September 30, 2009 (or until membership reaches 500). The $1,000 initiation fee is reduced to $100 for HBA members and dues are $250 per month. The membership gives you access to nine Houston area clubs featuring over 150 holes of golf, eight swimming pools, over 50 tennis courts, racquetball, cardio, strength training, group exercises and dining privileges. For more information Click Here.

•Da Camera of Houston offers HBA members a 20 percent discount on tickets to any concert. To purchase tickets, call 713-524-5050 and ask for the HBA discount.


Paul E. Stallings Blood Drive

Join the 7th Annual "Paul E. Stallings Blood Drive" the HBA's continuing partnership with the Blood Center. Please give The Blood Center the HBA code, QM07, to have your donation credited to the HBA drive. Visit www.giveblood.org to learn more about a drive in your area.


Gender Fairness Initiative

34 firms have signed a commitment statement that pledges an increase in various actions that promote gender fairness. To find out more about the Gender Fairness Initiative, please contact Tara Shockley or call 713-759-1133.


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