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60 Nassau Law. 1 (2010-2011)

handle is hein.barjournals/nassau0060 and id is 1 raw text is: lass awer THE JOURNAL OF THE NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION September 2010 www.nassaubar.org Vol. 60, No. 1 Follow us on facebook K' OF NOTE NCBA Member Benefit -I.D. Card Photo Obtain your photo for court identification cards at NCBA Tech Center. Cost $10. Oct. 5, 6 & 7* 9 a.m.-4 p.m. EVENTS Domus-on-the-Lawn Thurs., Sept. 16, 2010 5:30 p.m. at Domus Judiciary Night Thurs., Oct. 14 2010 5:30 p.m. at Domus See page 17 WE CARE Italian Feast Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 6:30 p.m. at Domus See insert Pro Bono Week See insert New Member Orientation Mon., Nov. 1, 2010 5:30 p.m. at Domus See page 6 Lunch with the Supremes! (Justices, that is) Tues., Nov. 16, 2010 12:00 p.m. at Domus Seepage 11 WHAT'S INSIDE Focus: SCHOOL & EDUCATION LAW Teacher and Principal Evaluation Procedure Signed Into Law Page 3 Public School Districts and Private School Tuition Reimbursement Page 3 Bridging the Gap: Mental Health Legal Issues in Higher Education Page 5 Speech In The Digital Age Page 5 The First Amendment at the Schoolhouse Gate Page 7 GENERAL ARTICLES Heather Still Has Two Mommies Page 9 The Authority of Magistrate Judges to Impose Rule 11 Sanctions Page 9 Estate Planning and Creditor Protection Utilizing Retirement Assets, 529 Plans & Life Insurance Page 11 Legal Notices: State of New York Court of Claims Page 10 A View from the Bench The Nassau County Family Court: An Historical Perspective by Hon. Hope Schwartz Zimmerman Page 14 Welcome back! Come home to Domus-on-the-Lawn Sept.16 By Jacqueline S. Carway Chair, Association Membership Committee The month of September is the end of the slower days of summer and the start 'of a more hectic schedule for all of us. A sure sign of the change of season at the Nassau County Bar Association is the annual end of summer event, Domus- on-the-Lawn, where we meet and wel- come back our colleagues, new and old. This year we celebrate on Thursday, September 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., rain or shine. The Association Membership Committee looks forward to mingling with all members as they enjoy the great venue, the great food, and, of course, great networking. Domus-on-the-Lawn is your opportu- nity to become more involved in the Bar Association, to see and take advantage of our dozens of membership benefits, to be on top of the latest developments in your practice areas, and to give back to the community. Members of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, the chairs of the more than 40 committees and the dedicated staff of the Bar Association are all on hand to answer your questions and hear your suggestions to continue to make NCBA the leading suburban bar association in the nation. If that isn't enough, there are 11 more reasons to stop by. Help make your business more efficient with prod- ucts and services offered by Capital Payments, CBS Insurance, Champion Office, David Lerner Associates, Jasper Surety Agency, LexisNexis, NEFCU, North Park Consultants, Realtime- Reporting, State Bank and Venture Risk Investigations. Many have exclu- sive offers and savings just for NCBA members. This free event is open to our mem- bers and to potential new members. Please do not hesitate to invite a col- league who has not had the chance to visit and experience the atmosphere of Domus, our professional home at 15th and West Streets in Mineola. All that we ask is that you pre-register so that we can be prepared to welcome you properly. Please RSVP today by email- ing your name and phone number to events@nassaubar.org. See all of you on Thursday, September 16! Win-win opportunity for attorneys seeking employment By Annabel Bazante Chair, Lap Committee The Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) Committee of the NCBA sponsors a monthly meeting for unemployed and underemployed attorneys. Offering strategic support and solu- tions to all interested lawyers, this special focus group is coordinated by Lee Beck, a member of the LAP Committee, and is facilitated by Paula McNabb, a licensed social worker. The monthly meetings provide not only valu- able networking opportunities but also emotion- al support and practical suggestions to help attorneys face the various challenges related to their current employment status. Practical assis- tance includes, among other things, resume review by Peter Schweitzer, Director of the LAP, and exposure to opportunities for acquiring new career skills. For example, on August 18, the group's fea- tured speaker was Freda Wagner, Esq., Legal Resource Network Project Coordinator of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Ms. Wagner invited participants to avail themselves of an innovative program designed to recruit and train volunteer attorneys See LAP, Page 6 New member benefit Nassau Bar Association launches new Legal Career Center Need a job or to fill an opening? In response to the overwhelming need to help members find employment, and to help employers find new employees, the Nassau County Bar Association has launched a new Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the legal industry in the tri-state area. The NCBA Career Center job board can be found at www.nassaubar.org, then click on the Career Center in the What's New @ NCBA box on the home page. At no charge, members looking for employ- ment can now post an anonymous resume online. Employers looking for candidates would only contact the member if the mem- ber first approves the contact. In addition, job See CAREER CENTER, Page 6 UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS Mon., Sept. 13 , 2010 * Thurs., Oct. 14, 2010 - 12:45 at Domus The Lawyer Assistance Program provides confidential help to lawyers and judges for alcoholism, drug abuse and mental health problems. Call 1-888-408-6222. Calls are completely confidential.

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