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My Newsletter
ISBA Update
Jan 6, 2005
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In this issue, you'll read:
Proposed Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct
Supreme Court Update
Cuba Trip Planned For ISBA Members
IOWADOCS® 2005 Training Starting Soon!
Legal Software Training Comes to Des Moines
2005 Business Law Manual Available - Brand New!
Proposed Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct
The Iowa State Bar Association has presented its written comments to the Iowa Supreme Court and has asked for an opportunity to present these orally.Position and Comments of the ISBAIowa Rules of Professional Conduct Drafting Committee Comments
Supreme Court Update
 Chief Justice Remarks
The Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court offers his observations about the state's courts, their needs, where problems are, and what the public can do to help the Third Branch. Listen to an end of the year interview on Iowa Bar Radio conducted by George Davison with Chief Justice Louis Lavorato. Listen to 15 minute InterviewChief Justice to Deliver State of the Judiciary Message January 12
On Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at 10:00 in the House of Representatives, Chief Justice Louis A. Lavorato of the Iowa Supreme Court will address a joint convention of the Eighty-First General Assembly on the State of the Judiciary Amendment of Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.28 (January 4, 2005)
right to appointed counsel
Effective March 15, 2005
Click here to read amendment
Cuba Trip Planned For ISBA Members
IOWA LAW DELEGATION TO CUBAWe are pleased to announce that a delegation of Iowa State Bar members will be visiting Cuba from April 4-10 2005. Six days will be spent in Cuba getting a privileged look inside the Cuban legal system as well as learning more about the current political landscape. Our itinerary is filled with fascinating meetings and lectures from prominent Cuban judges, professors, lawyers and diplomats. We have also been granted permission by the President of the Supreme Court to attend a criminal trial in Havana. As you may have already read in the newspapers, Iowa agricultural delegations have been recently allowed to visit Cuba to negotiate major trade deals with the Cuban government. Although travel to Cuba is highly restricted, our delegation will be authorized to travel under a general license (due to the nature of our visit). Only law professionals are permitted to take part in this delegation. 
We plan to request approval for 10-15 CLE credits for the trip. The delegation will be limited to approximately 30 attorneys.The cost of the trip inclusive of airfare from Cancun, Mexico to Havana, Cuba including hotel, Cuban transportation, presentations, and most meals is approximately $2400. In addition each participant will be responsible for his or her own airfare to Cancun. If you are interested in becoming a part of the delegation please contact Kelley Rue ( krue@iowabar.org ) or 515-243-3179. If you have questions you would like answered at this time either contact Kelley and we will try to get them answered. Deadline for submitting your deposit is January 17, 2005.
IOWADOCS® 2005 Training Starting Soon!
 Classes for version 2005
We are taking IowaDocs® on the road. If you are thinking about buying IowaDocs® or wanting to review the enhancements of the 2005 version including the new PDF Advantage, this is your opportunity to see it in use. Look for a city near you. We will be visiting:Davenport - February 16th.
Cedar Rapids - February 18th.
Mason City - February 23rd.
Dubuque - February 24th.
Council Bluffs - March 1st.
Sioux City - March 2nd.
Des Moines - February 10th and March 9th. For more information and registration materials visit http://www.iowadocs.net/classes.htm or in the next issue of the Iowa Lawyer Magazine
Legal Software Training Comes to Des Moines
The Iowa State Bar Association has teamed up with LexisNexis to provide training for HotDocs and TimeMatters in Des Moines. January 10 & 11
Enhance your subscription to IowaDocs®. Learn the power of HotDocs Standard 6.2. The Iowa State Bar Association has teamed up with LexisNexis, creators of HotDocs, to offer training on creating your own automated forms for use in your own law practice. Space is limited, so sign up today. Cost of these Hotdocs classes are as follows: | Non-Member | Member | | Fundamental | $600 | $550 |
January 12-14 (We need a minimum number of 6 to hold this class. Please sign up today if you are interested.)
3 day user training for TimeMatters will be held at Drake University. This is a Time Matters Certified User training and is for those that are getting started with Time Matters and want to make sure they are using the program the right way from the beginning. Attendees will cover basic to intermediate concepts, including how to work with the Time Matters Lists and Forms; data entry tips, tricks and techniques; how to effectively use the Time Matters Messenger and other communications tools; how to search for the data they need and then how to print a variety of reports; and much more. Upon completion of this class, attendees will have the basic information they need to know to make sure that their office is using Time Matters in the most effective way possible.This class is $900 for the 3 days and $800 for ISBA members. There are a limited number of computers and space in these classes and one must register before a seat will be assigned. To sign up for this course or if you need further information, please contact Karl Ward at 801-354-8031.
2005 Business Law Manual Available - Brand New!
A two volume (1250 page) Business Law Manual with CD compiled by the experts is being offered for $150.00 plus shipping and handling. The manual will be ready for distribution in late January.Table of Contents - Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act
- Issues Affecting all Business Organizations - Electronic Commerce
- Iowa Economic development Programs and Services
- Former Employment and Present Competitive Restraint
- Iowa Competition Law
- Special Shareholder Concerns in the Closely held Corporation
- Overview of the 2002 Amendments to the Iowa Business Corporation
- Organizations Exempt from Taxation
- Entity Choice In Iowa Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships
- Employment Practice in Iowa
- Dissolution of Corporation Under the Iowa Business Corporation Act
- Confidentiality, Ethics and Business Client
- And much more
For more information or to order, call The Iowa State Bar Association at 515-243-3179 or use link below to order on-line.Order On-Line
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