| The Richmond Metropolitan Area Local and
Specialty Bar Associations present the 19th Annual
Bench Bar Conference on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at
the
Omni Richmond Hotel. |
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| 8:00 - 8:55 a.m. |
Registration/Continental Breakfast Reception
with the Judges
(Sponsored by Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company)
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| 9:00-10:30 |
Break-Out Sessions (1.5 hrs. of credit) |
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State and Federal Civil Practice
- "Motions Practice Seen Through the eyes of
the Court and the Counselor - What Works, What Doesn't,
and Why"
This panel of experts will discuss motions practice
in federal courts, circuit courts, and general district
courts across the Commonwealth. The panelists will
give opinions on what motions (and strategies within
those motions) they use and avoid, in addition the
courts’ view of those motions, and trends courts
are seeing of late.
Panelists: Hon. Robert E. Payne, Hon. Catherine C.
Hammond, Hon. Pamela O'Berry, Craig T. Merritt |
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Criminal Practice - "What Happens in
State Courts Doesn't Stay in State Courts: Life After Padilla
v. Kentucky"
The Supreme Court has extended the ineffective
assistance of counsel to areas previously considered
ancillary to the main case. What do Judges, Prosecutors
and Defense Attorneys need to know about immigration
issues when handling cases in state courts, and what
other federal statutes are triggered by state court
convictions?
Speaker: Mary Maguire |
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Domestic Relations Practice - "Breaking
into the Piggy Bank; A Review of Spousal Support
Modification Law Focusing on Post-Separation and
Previously Divided Assets"
Panelists: Hon. Thomas B. Hoover, Hon. Richard B.
Campbell, Jennifer M. Fox
Moderator: Harris W. Leiner
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| 10:30-10:45 |
Coffee Break
(Sponsored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly)
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| 10:45-12:15 |
Break-Out Sessions (1.50 hr. of credit) |
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State and Federal Civil Practice
- "To Whom Should I Make Out the Check? Avoiding
Sanction in State and Federal Court"
Learn to avoid the pitfalls of sanctions as this panel
discusses all angles of sanctions in Virginia, from
Va. Code 8.01-271.1 to discovery sanctions to sanctions
under the federal rules. The panel will address how
sanctions are viewed and handled in different courts
across the Commonwealth.
Panelists: Hon. Dennis W. Dohnal, Hon. Beverly W.
Snukals, Hon. Barbara J. Gaden, David N. Anthony
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Criminal Practice - "Just
Because You Haven't Been Held in Contempt Does Not
Mean You Are Making Your Judge Happy"
A panel discussion by representatives of the Richmond,
Chesterfield and Henrico Benches will discuss the essential
do’s and don’ts of everyday practice in
their courtrooms. Learn the aspects of appearing in
court that will keep your judges smiling and focused
on the issues of your case, as well as how to make
the most efficient use of your time in the courtroom.
Panelists: Circuit Court: Hon. Bradley B.
Cavedo - Richmond; Hon. Gary A. Hicks - Henrico;
Hon. Michael C. Allen - Chesterfield; General District
Court: Hon. Phillip L. Hairston - Richmond;
Hon. James S. Yoffy - Henrico; Hon. Pamela O'Berry
- Chesterfield; Juvenile
& Domestic Relations District Court: Hon.
Angela E. Roberts - Richmond; Hon. Maggie W. Deglau
- Henrico; Hon. D. Gregory Carr - Chesterfield
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Domestic Relations Practice
- "Down and Out in Domestic Relations Land:
Low Cost and Pro Bono Resources for Domestic Relations
Attorneys"
Panelists: Hon. Ashley K. Tunner, Hon. Denis F. Soden,
Dale S. Margolin, John M. Oakey, Jr.
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| 12:30-1:30 |
General Session & Richmond
Bar Association Luncheon - featuring remarks by Governor
Bob McDonnell (no CLE credit offered)
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