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1 New Hampshire Bar News (n.s.) 1 (1990-1991)

handle is hein.barjournals/nhbn0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 041 (ew (7-{frrp; 1iF EQUAL JUSTICE B3AR NEWS '1l ofume 1, rk*ntlber 1, 'Page 1 June 6, 1990 David H. Souter Is Sworn In As A Federal Court Of Appeals Judge Dlavid I1. Souter, who has served as an associate justice to the New Hampshire Supreme Court since 1983, was sworn in as a member of the First Circuit Court of Appeals Bench during a ceremony held May 25 at the federal building in Con- cord. A special session, presided over by judges of the First Circuit Court of Ap- peal, not only served as the official in- stallmnct Otf Soter to the federal bench but also provided his co-workers and friends with a chance to recognize his many professional accomplishments and distinguished public service as an attor- ney and judge. In addition to the First Circuit Court of Appeals Bench, the swearing in was at- tended by the judges of the U.S. District Court in New Hampshire and New Hampshire Supreme Court. Superior and District court justices were also on hand Souter David iI. Souter took the oath of federal office on May 25 and became only the fifth judge from New iampshire to be t0 page ( appointed a% a First Circuit Court of Appeals judge. Demand On The Rise Shrinking Revenues Force Cutbacks In Legal Services to Poor In N.H. T he current economic slowdown means harder times for the poor and disadvantaged. Long-established legal rights are being threatened, while more people are falling into poverty through lay-offs, factory and business closings. Providing free legal help to low-income Granite Staters since 1971, New Hampshire Legal Assistance is confronting these challenges as its own financial picture darkens. With the economic downturn, we are seceing an increased demand for services, said Attorney Robert D. Gross, executive director of New lamnpshire Legal Assistance. During the last 12 months, more than 20,000 people contacted New Hamp- shire Legal Assistance, an I I percent increase over the prior year. While more people are in need, the State of New Hampshire and many of its towns and cities are taking budget actions that make matters even worse for the poor, Gross said. We arc finding ourselves back in court on past cases that are NHLA Housing Law CLE Is Part Of Poverty Law Seminar Series T he New Hampshire Bar Foundation has once again pro- vided funding for a special continuing legal education pro- grain designed to help lawyers represent low-income persons experiencing housing problems. As part of an on-going series of poverty law seminars developed by the New Hampshire Bar Association's CLE program and the Pro Bono Referral System, a program stud'ying the various housing law issues facing the poor and protections available to them will be offered on Wednesday, June 27. Scheduled from 9a.m. - 4 p.m. in Representatives hill at the State House in Concord, Housing Law will provide lawyers with the practical information and techniques needed to suc- cessfully represent low-incomc persons who are involved in housing problems. Co-sponsored by New Hampshire Legal As- sistance, the seminar will present an overview of housing law matters law and disciss the difference between the various forms of housing available today. to ,,i, 12 Housing New ffHampshire Bar News This is the first Issue of Nw H4Kampshire Bar Nfws, a bi- weekly publication replacing Vw Hampshire Law Weekly as the official newclgtter of the New Hampshire Bar As- sociation. Correspondence including advertising Inquiries and payments should be sent to 9V'w Hampshire Bar AVjws, 112 Pleasant St., Concord, NH, 03301. The next Issue of Bar Vws will be dated June 20,1990. to poge ho

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