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Baxter named as President-Elect Nominee

Chinese Legal Delegation Visits MSBA

Dead as a Doornail - a Message from the President

Gateways to Efficiency - Software Options to Help Organize

Death of Medical Malpractice Reform?

Should Covenants-Not-To-Compete Be Prohibited?

and more!

The Hanging Out A Shingle Program is February 18!

This unique and useful one-day program for solo practitioners looking to improve their practice.
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Upcoming Section Events

Litigation
Escrow Account Management and Pitfalls to Avoid
February 2nd, 6:00 p.m.
Sheraton Columbia Hotel
10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044
REGISTER ONLINE - Details

Environmental Law
The Chesapeake Bay TMDL, Phase II Watershed Implementation Plan and what it all means for Maryland
February 15, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
O’Callaghan Annapolis Hotel
174 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401
Contact: Patrick Carlson - Details/Flyer

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Deadline to apply: Monday, March 26, 2012 -5:00 p.m.

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Weds, February 15

Secure Cloud Computing
If attorneys are going to use cloud computing, what do bar associations have to say in respect to Rule 1.6 governing client confidentiality? Know the questions to ask, what the risks are, and what you can do to maximize your protection for client confidentiality. And you might be surprised about what you find out.

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Weds, February 22

iPad 201: Beyond the Basics
Learn how to use the iPad to be more productive in your practice and some of the most recommended apps for lawyers.

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Registration will close the Tuesday before the scheduled webinar.

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Mid-Year Meeting in Panama
February 18-25, 2012
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Hanging Out a Shingle
Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Conference Center @ Sheppard Pratt
6501 North Charles Street, Baltimore
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HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE!
2012 Annual Meeting

Weds., June 13th - Sat., June 16th
Ocean City, Maryland
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Fiduciary Litigation in Maryland (Webcast)
February 2, 2012 Registration opening soon

Using and Drafting Trusts (Webcast)
February 7, 2012 Registration opening soon

8 Hour Civil Mediation
February 29, 2012- 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ecker Business Training Center, Columbia

40 Hour Basic Mediation Training
March 19th-23rd – Baltimore, MD

Maryland Construction Law
March 27, 2012 - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Ecker Business Training Center, Columbia

Hot Topics in Family Law
March 2nd, 2012 – Annapolis, MD

Registration opening soon for:

Advanced Bankruptcy Institute March 13th, 2012 – Columbia, MD

2012 Animal Law Symposium March 30th, 2012 – Baltimore, MD

Rights and Responsibilities of Being a Trustee April 10, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Columbia, MD

2012 Business Law Institute April 18, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Columbia, MD

Accounting Boot Camp for Lawyers

2012 Business Law Institute, Columbia, MD, April 18, 2012, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Practical Approaches to Guardianship May 18, 2012 – Columbia, MD

Maryland Bar Journal

Correctional Reform
Volume XLIV
Number 6

November/December 2011

Lawyer Assistance Program:
12 Step Professional's Support Group Meeting
Meets every Thursday 6:30pm

Animal Law
Legislative Sub Committee Meeting
Saturday, Jan 28, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Whole Conference Room

YOUNG LAWYERS' SECTION
Polar Bear Plunge for MD Special Olympics!
Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 - More details TBD
Contact Michael W. Siri or Gwen Tate. All are welcome! Detail/Flyer

Leadership Academy Committee
Meeting

January 30, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Whole Conference Room

ADR Council
Meeting

January 31, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
½ Conference Room

Professionalism Committee
Meeting

February 1, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Elkridge Furnace Inn

ADR Section
Webinar: A Conversation with Lorig Charkoudian, Executive Director of Community Mediation Maryland.
February 1, 2012, 12 :00 Noon
Details/Registration

Litigation
Escrow Account Management and Pitfalls to Avoid
February 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Sheraton Columbia Hotel
REGISTER ONLINE - Details

Public Awareness Committee
Meeting
February 6, 2012, Time TBD
½ Conference Room

Administrative Law Council
Meeting
February 7, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Whole Conference Room

Criminal Law and Practice Council
Meeting

February 8, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Carrol's Creek Cafe

Judicial Administration Section
Meeting
February 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Elkridge Furnace Inn

Correctional Reform
Council Meeting

February 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
½ Conference Room

CLREP
Teen Court Jury Training
February 9, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
½ Conference Room

Elder Law Section
Meeting
February 14, 2012, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Annapolis, MD