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.
Order Your 2010 HBA Pictorial Roster
2010 HBA Pictorial Rosters are now available to order.
Order Form
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