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22 New Hampshire Bar News (n.s.) 1 (2011-2012)

handle is hein.barjournals/nhbn0022 and id is 1 raw text is: ...Supporting Members of the Legal Profession & Their Service to the Public and Justice System NEW HAMPSHIRE BAR ASSOCIATIO N JUNE 17, 2011 An Official Publication of the New Hampshire Bar Association VOL. 22, NO. 1 New Circuit Court Begins Operations July 1 A new era for the Judicial Branch begins July 1, 2011, when the District and Probate Courts and the Family Division are merged into one. Starting on page 27, the Judicial Branch answers basic who, what, and where ques- tions for the NH Cir- cuit Courts, which will operate under a under a new management structure designed to provide more efficient, and cost effective ser- vice. On page 4, NH Supreme Court ChiefJustice Linda Stewart Dalianis answers the why question in the testimony she presented at the ABA Task Force on the Preservation of the Justice System last month. Dalianis's testimony also lays out the details of the court's other responses to the budget challenges this year. Watch the e-Bulletin z and website for more _e' information and sched- a r uling of a webcast to 0 U answer your questions about the Circuit Court. Judicial Confirmation Soon? At press time, Gov. Lynch nominated N. William Delker, senior assistant attorney general, as a superior court judge. If confirmed, Delker would fill one of five vacancies on that court. However, due to economic pressures, it is unlikely the governor will fill any of the other longstanding vacancies on the courts. Vacancies also are being created by the recent retire- ments of District Court Judges Paul Lawrence (Goffstown) and John Korbey (Salem). Upcoming issues of Bar News will examine the status of state courts. An interview with new Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau has been scheduled. Annual Meeting Awards Announced Even if the inn is full, that doesn't mean you shouldn't visit the Omni Mt. Washington Resort to take part in one of the weekend's banquets, during which the Bar will recognize the inaugural class of the Leadership Academy and 50-Year Members, and members of the judiciary. Also on tap is the presentation of the NHBA President's Awards by Marilyn McNamara to the following: Hon. Paul Moore John B. Garvey Robert A. Wells William A. Grimes Judicial Professionalism Award Donald E. Dufresne Award for Professionalism Distinguished Service to the Profession That's not all! There's also the passing of the gavel from current President Marilyn McNamara to President-Elect Jennifer Parent, recognition of incoming and outgoing Board members, dancing and entertainment. Receptions and banquets will be held Friday, June 24, at 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m. Contact Valenda Morrissette at vmorrissette@nhbar.org. Note: You are encouraged to check directly with the Omni Mount Washington Resort for availability, and luckily the Bretton Woods area offers many other lodging options. See page 7 for more about the award winners and for more information about the Annual Meeting banquets. THE DOCKET 2 Parting words. Marilyn McNamara shares some final thoughts as she pre- pares to hand over the gavel to President- elect Jennifer Parent. 6 Keeping up. A recap of the 2010-2011 Association year includes new initiatives and just keeping up with dynamic changes. 8Cert accepted. A NH Public Defender case involving a suggestive identifica- tion will be heard by the US Supreme Court. Bar Foundation. Coverage of the An- nual Dinner and a plea to maximize the benefit of your IOLTA accounts. 1 2On tour, in court. Attorney Tim Gurshin, a Concord-area attorney, is a musician with several recordings and busy touring schedule. Meeting clients does not have to be painful because clients are simply people with problems they need help with... See page 25. Municipal & Government Law. Articles on pages 14-16 deal with Facebook & the First Amendment for local government, and the changing landscape of cell-tower approvals. 1 8Financial statements CLE. Nation- ally known instructor Douglas R. Smith takes the mystery out of financial statements. Register by Aug. 1 for discount. What mediators want. Attorney TBlake Sutton provides answers to help attorneys succeed in mediation. At a Glance. Nicholas Howie, who practices in Lowell, Mass., and Salem, NH, provides summaries of May's slip opinions. Superior Court chart. Justices' . assignments for July through Sep- tember. Another resource for Elmembers at the Bar Center - free notarial services. See page 11. The Judge is OUT Now sitting: Vacant positions: 17 Superior Court judges 5 vacancies 12 Family Division masters 3 h vacancies 28 District and Probate judges* 4 vacancies* *Not counting retirements of Judges Lawrence and Korbey **Appointments will be made to Circuit Court Note: 9 of the fulltime vacancies have been unfilled for a year or more. A number of part-time judgeships are vacant. Shrinking non-judicial staff 100+ positions were vacant at the start of the past year. On June 2,33 layoffs and 28 retirements reduced overall staffing to 478 non-judicial employees. 0 0 a- (u o

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