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Digest - Week 1 - July 2, 2021
Notice of Holiday Hours
New The V.I. Bar Association's office will be closed at 12 p.m. on Friday,July 2. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 6.
Judiciary of the Virgin Islands
New Administrative Order and Press Release Regarding the Resumption ofIn-Person Non-Jury Proceedings in the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
In the District Court of the Virgin Islands
New Press Release and Twenty-Third Order Concerning Operations in theDistrict Court of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Court Rules
New Published for the first time under Full Court Press, this new collection of
the Virgin Islands Court Rules contains helpful annotations penned byAnthony M. Ciolli, who has served as President of the Virgin Islands Bar
Association. This helpful reference for litigators contains the full text of eachset of rules with cross-references to Supreme Court promulgation orders.
Original commentary by the Advisory Committee on Rules is also included, plusrelevant case notes.
PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK
Midyear Meeting Materials
New The Mid-year Meeting materials and video presentations are nowavailable online for On-demand purchase. Download a copy of the Program
Agenda.To purchase our on-demand courses from the recent Midyear Meeting and
other on-demand courses, hosed by the V.I. Bar, visit our website,usvibar.org.
ABA Practice Forward Report
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released its Practice ForwardSurvey. The scope of the survey captures the effects of the pandemic on
lawyers and moving forward with plans and expectations for the practice oflaw. A copy of the results of the Survey is available here.
A Panel discussion is scheduled for the Mid-Year Meeting to discuss thefindings of the Survey and its implications.
SURVEY RESULTS
The Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions on The Law Of TheTerritories
Deadline July 15 The Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions On The Law Of TheTerritories The Yale Law Journal invites submissions on the Law of the
Territories, covering the broad range of local, federal, and international issuesarising out of and affecting the U.S. territories and their people, for Volume
131’s Special Issue. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2021.
YALE'S ANNOUNCEMENT
ABA Ethics Line
The ABA recently announced its launch of the new ABA Ethics Line, aninternet, telephone, and SMS-based tool operated by an independent third
party (Convercent by OneTrust) that allows employees, members, volunteers,beneficiaries of our grant programs, and contractors to confidentially and
anonymously make a report or ask a question about conduct or situations thatmay raise ethical issues or involve the ABA’s Business Conduct Standards
(“BCS”).
The ABA Ethics Line offers three (3) easy options for you to confidentially oranonymously report issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Online:Independently report issues via the Internet at www.ethicslineaba.org.
Options are available to display the report form in your preferred language.
By Phone: Within the United States: For those in the United States, call toll free
1-800-461-9330 to report the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrustcall center representative.
Outside the United States: For those outside the United States, international
dialing instructions by country are listed on www.ethicslineaba.org and can bedisplayed in your preferred language. If your country is not listed, you can
place a collect call to +1-720-514-4400 to report the issue with the help of aConvercent by OneTrust call center representative and languageinterpreter. The call center supports more than 300+ languages.
By SMS Text:
For those in the United States, send a text message to (872) 276-9794 toreport the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrust representative.
Once your report has been submitted, it will be immediately forwarded to the
appropriate individuals within the ABA for review.
You will also be provided a confidential issue access number and asked toprovide a personal password and security question. The access number andpassword allow you to check the status of the report on the ABA Ethics Linewebsite (www.ethicslineaba.org), as well as send and receive anonymousmessages pertaining to your report at any time. If you provided an email
address you will also receive email notifications from Convercent by OneTrustas the report status is updated.
We encourage you to use the ABA Ethics Line and always welcome your
feedback. Please contact the Ethics Office at [email protected] with any
comments, questions, or need for support.
READ MORE
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
As a reminder, Rule 208(1)(M), Reporting Group 2 refers to members who are
subject to Mandatory CLE requirements whose last name begins with the letter
L through Z, your reporting period started January 1, 2020 and ends on
December 31, 2021. Below, get a copy of the new Rule 208 and Regulations.
We appreciate Attorney Dalila Patton for providing a Summary of the
Requirements (208.3)A)(1).
RULE 208, REGULATIONS & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Advertise in our Weekly Digest
By advertising in the Weekly Digest your message will be delivered toapproximately 1,200 attorneys across the nation! Advertise your job opening,or share news of new associates or partners at your firm! The Weekly Digest
provides you with an uncluttered space to share your message with ourmembers.
For rates, call 340-778-7497
V.I. Legal Services Need Your Help
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. needs your help! If you would like
more information about pro bono opportunities to help with a variety of
matters, including disaster legal assistance, please contact Casey Payton at
(340) 774-6720
Digest - Week 2 - July 9, 2021
Judiciary of the Virgin Islands
New Adoption of Supreme Court Rule 107Regarding the Formal Establishment of Appointment of an Administrative
Judge to assist the Presiding Judge
New Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 207.24Regarding Law Practice Receivers to Designate new language for
Compensation and Reimbursement of Expense
New Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102Regarding the Delegation of Administrative Oversight over the Office of the
Virgin Islands Marshall
New Administrative Order and Press Release Regarding the Resumption ofIn-Person Non-Jury Proceedings in the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
District Court of the Virgin Islands
New Twenty-Fourth Order and Press Release Concerning Operations in theDistrict Court of the Virgin Islands - Video and Teleconferences for Criminal
Proceedings
New Press Release and Twenty-Third Order Concerning Operations in theDistrict Court of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Court Rules
New Published for the first time under Full Court Press, this new collection ofthe Virgin Islands Court Rules contains helpful annotations penned by
Anthony M. Ciolli, who has served as President of the Virgin Islands BarAssociation. This helpful reference for litigators contains the full text of each
set of rules with cross-references to Supreme Court promulgation orders.Original commentary by the Advisory Committee on Rules is also included, plus
relevant case notes.
PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK
Client Portals: A Must Have for Modern Law Firms
New In a recent Attorney at Work article, Jim Calloway said, “With businessesand individuals now managing most of their documents digitally, a
fundamental question for lawyers going forward is: How do you securely sharedocuments with your clients?” His solution for firms large and small? A client
portal. Learn more here.
Post Midyear Meeting - Materials
The Mid-year Meeting materials and video presentations are now availableonline for On-demand purchase. Download a copy of the Program Agenda.To purchase our on-demand courses from the recent Midyear Meeting and
other on-demand courses, hosed by the V.I. Bar, visit our website,usvibar.org.
ABA Practice Forward Report
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released its Practice ForwardSurvey. The scope of the survey captures the effects of the pandemic on
lawyers and moving forward with plans and expectations for the practice oflaw. A copy of the results of the Survey is available here.
A Panel discussion occurred at the Mid-Year Meeting regarding thefindings of the Survey and its implications.
SURVEY RESULTS
The Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions on The Law Of TheTerritories
Deadline July 15 The Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions On The Law Of TheTerritories The Yale Law Journal invites submissions on the Law of the
Territories, covering the broad range of local, federal, and international issuesarising out of and affecting the U.S. territories and their people, for Volume
131’s Special Issue. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2021.
YALE'S ANNOUNCEMENT
ABA Ethics Line
The ABA recently announced its launch of the new ABA Ethics Line, aninternet, telephone, and SMS-based tool operated by an independent third
party (Convercent by OneTrust) that allows employees, members, volunteers,beneficiaries of our grant programs, and contractors to confidentially and
anonymously make a report or ask a question about conduct or situations thatmay raise ethical issues or involve the ABA’s Business Conduct Standards
(“BCS”).
The ABA Ethics Line offers three (3) easy options for you to confidentially oranonymously report issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Online:Independently report issues via the Internet at www.ethicslineaba.org.
Options are available to display the report form in your preferred language.
By Phone: Within the United States: For those in the United States, call toll free
1-800-461-9330 to report the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrustcall center representative.
Outside the United States: For those outside the United States, international
dialing instructions by country are listed on www.ethicslineaba.org and can bedisplayed in your preferred language. If your country is not listed, you can
place a collect call to +1-720-514-4400 to report the issue with the help of aConvercent by OneTrust call center representative and languageinterpreter. The call center supports more than 300+ languages.
By SMS Text:For those in the United States, send a text message to (872) 276-9794 toreport the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrust representative.
Once your report has been submitted, it will be immediately forwarded to the
appropriate individuals within the ABA for review.
You will also be provided a confidential issue access number and asked toprovide a personal password and security question. The access number andpassword allow you to check the status of the report on the ABA Ethics Linewebsite (www.ethicslineaba.org), as well as send and receive anonymousmessages pertaining to your report at any time. If you provided an email
address you will also receive email notifications from Convercent by OneTrustas the report status is updated.
We encourage you to use the ABA Ethics Line and always welcome your
feedback. Please contact the Ethics Office at [email protected] with any
comments, questions, or need for support.
READ MORE
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
New As a reminder, Rule 208(1)(M), Reporting Group 2 refers to members
who are subject to Mandatory CLE requirements whose last name begins with
the letter L through Z, your reporting period started January 1, 2020 and ends
on December 31, 2021. Below, get a copy of the new Rule 208 and
Regulations.
We appreciate Attorney Dalila Patton for providing a Summary of the
Requirements (208.3)A)(1), and for her recent on-demand presentation
on, "The New Virgin Islands CLE Rules and Regulations - A Primer."
You can find the new presentation in our "Find a CLE" on-demand section on
our website here.
RULE 208, REGULATIONS & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Advertise in our Weekly Digest
By advertising in the Weekly Digest your message will be delivered toapproximately 1,200 attorneys across the nation! Advertise your job opening,or share news of new associates or partners at your firm! The Weekly Digest
provides you with an uncluttered space to share your message with ourmembers.
For rates, call 340-778-7497
V.I. Legal Services Need Your Help
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. needs your help! If you would like
more information about pro bono opportunities to help with a variety of
matters, including disaster legal assistance, please contact Casey Payton at
(340) 774-6720
Digest - Week 3 - July 16, 2021
New Survey - Medical Malpractice BillAnnual Rate Changes for Medical Malpractice Insurance
Please participate in a short 3-minute survey. The V.I. Bar Association'sLegislation and Law Reform Committee is reviewing a legislative bill to amendthe Medical Malpractice law. In advance of a formal response on the bill, the
Committee seeks your comments. Read the Bill here.
The deadline to submit comments is no later than Monday, July 26, 2021.Take the Survey
Judiciary of the Virgin Islands
New The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands announced earlier today that theCourt's District of St. Thomas/St. John will be closed on July 16, 2021. Normal
operations will resume on Monday, July 19, 2021. Read the Press Release
New Adoption of Supreme Court Rule 107Regarding the Formal Establishment of Appointment of an Administrative
Judge to assist the Presiding Judge
New Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 207.24Regarding Law Practice Receivers to Designate new language for
Compensation and Reimbursement of Expense
New Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102Regarding the Delegation of Administrative Oversight over the Office of the
Virgin Islands Marshall
New Administrative Order and Press Release Regarding the Resumption ofIn-Person Non-Jury Proceedings in the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
District Court of the Virgin Islands
New Twenty-Fourth Order and Press Release Concerning Operations in theDistrict Court of the Virgin Islands - Video and Teleconferences for Criminal
Proceedings
New Press Release and Twenty-Third Order Concerning Operations in theDistrict Court of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Court Rules
Published for the first time under Full Court Press, this new collection of theVirgin Islands Court Rules contains helpful annotations penned by
Anthony M. Ciolli, who has served as President of the Virgin Islands BarAssociation. This helpful reference for litigators contains the full text of each
set of rules with cross-references to Supreme Court promulgation orders.Original commentary by the Advisory Committee on Rules is also included, plus
relevant case notes.
PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK
Client Portals: A Must Have for Modern Law Firms
New In a recent Attorney at Work article, Jim Calloway said, “With businessesand individuals now managing most of their documents digitally, a
fundamental question for lawyers going forward is: How do you securely sharedocuments with your clients?” His solution for firms large and small? A client
portal. Learn more here.
Post Midyear Meeting - Materials
The Mid-year Meeting materials and video presentations are now availableonline for On-demand purchase. Download a copy of the Program Agenda.To purchase our on-demand courses from the recent Midyear Meeting and
other on-demand courses, hosed by the V.I. Bar, visit our website,usvibar.org.
ABA Practice Forward Report
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released its Practice ForwardSurvey. The scope of the survey captures the effects of the pandemic on
lawyers and moving forward with plans and expectations for the practice oflaw. A copy of the results of the Survey is available here.
A Panel discussion occurred at the Mid-Year Meeting regarding thefindings of the Survey and its implications.
SURVEY RESULTS
The Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions on The Law Of TheTerritories
Deadline July 15 The Yale Law Journal Seeks Submissions On The Law Of TheTerritories The Yale Law Journal invites submissions on the Law of the
Territories, covering the broad range of local, federal, and international issuesarising out of and affecting the U.S. territories and their people, for Volume
131’s Special Issue. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2021.
YALE'S ANNOUNCEMENT
ABA Ethics Line
The ABA recently announced its launch of the new ABA Ethics Line, aninternet, telephone, and SMS-based tool operated by an independent third
party (Convercent by OneTrust) that allows employees, members, volunteers,beneficiaries of our grant programs, and contractors to confidentially and
anonymously make a report or ask a question about conduct or situations thatmay raise ethical issues or involve the ABA’s Business Conduct Standards
(“BCS”).
The ABA Ethics Line offers three (3) easy options for you to confidentially oranonymously report issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Online:Independently report issues via the Internet at www.ethicslineaba.org.
Options are available to display the report form in your preferred language.
By Phone: Within the United States: For those in the United States, call toll free
1-800-461-9330 to report the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrustcall center representative.
Outside the United States: For those outside the United States, international
dialing instructions by country are listed on www.ethicslineaba.org and can bedisplayed in your preferred language. If your country is not listed, you can
place a collect call to +1-720-514-4400 to report the issue with the help of aConvercent by OneTrust call center representative and languageinterpreter. The call center supports more than 300+ languages.
By SMS Text:
For those in the United States, send a text message to (872) 276-9794 toreport the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrust representative.
Once your report has been submitted, it will be immediately forwarded to the
appropriate individuals within the ABA for review.
You will also be provided a confidential issue access number and asked toprovide a personal password and security question. The access number andpassword allow you to check the status of the report on the ABA Ethics Linewebsite (www.ethicslineaba.org), as well as send and receive anonymousmessages pertaining to your report at any time. If you provided an email
address you will also receive email notifications from Convercent by OneTrustas the report status is updated.
We encourage you to use the ABA Ethics Line and always welcome your
feedback. Please contact the Ethics Office at [email protected] with any
comments, questions, or need for support.
READ MORE
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
New As a reminder, Rule 208(1)(M), Reporting Group 2 refers to members
who are subject to Mandatory CLE requirements whose last name begins with
the letter L through Z, your reporting period started January 1, 2020 and ends
on December 31, 2021. Below, get a copy of the new Rule 208 and
Regulations.
We appreciate Attorney Dalila Patton for providing a Summary of the
Requirements (208.3)A)(1), and for her recent on-demand presentation
on, "The New Virgin Islands CLE Rules and Regulations - A Primer."
You can find the new presentation in our "Find a CLE" on-demand section on
our website here.
RULE 208, REGULATIONS & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Advertise in our Weekly Digest
By advertising in the Weekly Digest your message will be delivered toapproximately 1,200 attorneys across the nation! Advertise your job opening,or share news of new associates or partners at your firm! The Weekly Digest
provides you with an uncluttered space to share your message with ourmembers.
For rates, call 340-778-7497
V.I. Legal Services Need Your Help
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. needs your help! If you would like
more information about pro bono opportunities to help with a variety of
matters, including disaster legal assistance, please contact Casey Payton at
(340) 774-6720
Digest - Week 4 - July 23, 2021
New Attorney Training for Case Management/Electronic CaseFiles System
CM/ECF is a judiciary-developed case management applicationoffering internet access to official case records in the federal courts. The
District Court of the V.I. is offering a training opportunity for attorneys andstaff. Attorneys are encouraged to attend training sessions.
A training session will take place on Friday, August 6, 2021.1.5 Technology CLE Credits
TRAININGHIGHLIGHTS/REGISTRATION
Deadline Survey - Medical Malpractice BillAnnual Rate Changes for Medical Malpractice Insurance
Please participate in a short 3-minute survey. The V.I. Bar Association'sLegislation and Law Reform Committee is reviewing a legislative bill to amendthe Medical Malpractice law. In advance of a formal response on the bill, the
Committee seeks your comments. Read the Bill here.
The deadline to submit comments is no later than Monday, July 26, 2021.Take the Survey
This is a paid advertisement
The Virgin Islands Water and PowerAuthority is accepting applications for two(2) positions.
General CounselAssistance General Counsel
JOB DESCRIPTION/APPLYONLINE
Judiciary of the Virgin Islands
Adoption of Supreme Court Rule 107Regarding the Formal Establishment of Appointment of an Administrative
Judge to assist the Presiding Judge
Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 207.24Regarding Law Practice Receivers to Designate new language for
Compensation and Reimbursement of Expense
Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102Regarding the Delegation of Administrative Oversight over the Office of the
Virgin Islands Marshall
Administrative Order and Press Release Regarding the Resumption ofIn-Person Non-Jury Proceedings in the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
District Court of the Virgin Islands
New Attorney Training for Case Management SystemGet a copy of the announcement and registration information here.
Twenty-Fourth Order and Press Release Concerning Operations in the DistrictCourt of the Virgin Islands - Video and Teleconferences for Criminal
Proceedings
Press Release and Twenty-Third Order Concerning Operations in the DistrictCourt of the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands Court Rules
Published for the first time under Full Court Press, this new collection of theVirgin Islands Court Rules contains helpful annotations penned by
Anthony M. Ciolli, who has served as President of the Virgin Islands BarAssociation. This helpful reference for litigators contains the full text of each
set of rules with cross-references to Supreme Court promulgation orders.Original commentary by the Advisory Committee on Rules is also included, plus
relevant case notes.
PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
New As a reminder, Rule 208(1)(M), Reporting Group 2 refers to members
who are subject to Mandatory CLE requirements whose last name begins with
the letter L through Z, your reporting period started January 1, 2020, and
ends on December 31, 2021. Below, get a copy of the new Rule 208 and
Regulations.
We appreciate Attorney Dalila Patton for providing a Summary of the
Requirements (208.3)A)(1), and for her recent on-demand presentation
on, "The New Virgin Islands CLE Rules and Regulations - A Primer."
You can find the new presentation in our "Find a CLE" on-demand section on
our website here.
RULE 208, REGULATIONS & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Post Midyear Meeting - Materials
The Mid-year Meeting materials and video presentations are now availableonline for On-demand purchase. Download a copy of the Program Agenda.To purchase our on-demand courses from the recent Midyear Meeting and
other on-demand courses, hosed by the V.I. Bar, visit our website,usvibar.org.
New V.I. Legal Services Need Your Help
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. needs your help! If you would like
more information about pro bono opportunities to help with a variety of
matters, including disaster legal assistance, please contact Casey Payton at
(340) 774-6720
ABA Practice Forward Report
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released its Practice ForwardSurvey. The scope of the survey captures the effects of the pandemic on
lawyers and moving forward with plans and expectations for the practice oflaw. A copy of the results of the Survey is available here.
A Panel discussion occurred at the Mid-Year Meeting regarding thefindings of the Survey and its implications.
SURVEY RESULTS
ABA Ethics Line
The ABA recently announced its launch of the new ABA Ethics Line, aninternet, telephone, and SMS-based tool operated by an independent third
party (Convercent by OneTrust) that allows employees, members, volunteers,beneficiaries of our grant programs, and contractors to confidentially and
anonymously make a report or ask a question about conduct or situations thatmay raise ethical issues or involve the ABA’s Business Conduct Standards
(“BCS”).
The ABA Ethics Line offers three (3) easy options for you to confidentially oranonymously report issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Online:Independently report issues via the Internet at www.ethicslineaba.org.
Options are available to display the report form in your preferred language.
By Phone: Within the United States: For those in the United States, call toll free
1-800-461-9330 to report the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrustcall center representative.
Outside the United States: For those outside the United States, international
dialing instructions by country are listed on www.ethicslineaba.org and can bedisplayed in your preferred language. If your country is not listed, you can
place a collect call to +1-720-514-4400 to report the issue with the help of aConvercent by OneTrust call center representative and languageinterpreter. The call center supports more than 300+ languages.
By SMS Text:
For those in the United States, send a text message to (872) 276-9794 toreport the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrust representative.
Once your report has been submitted, it will be immediately forwarded to the
appropriate individuals within the ABA for review.
You will also be provided a confidential issue access number and asked toprovide a personal password and security question. The access number andpassword allow you to check the status of the report on the ABA Ethics Linewebsite (www.ethicslineaba.org), as well as send and receive anonymousmessages pertaining to your report at any time. If you provided an email
address you will also receive email notifications from Convercent by OneTrustas the report status is updated.
We encourage you to use the ABA Ethics Line and always welcome your
feedback. Please contact the Ethics Office at [email protected] with any
comments, questions, or need for support.
READ MORE
Advertise in our Weekly Digest
By advertising in the Weekly Digest, your message will be delivered toapproximately 1,200 attorneys across the nation! Advertise your job opening,or share news of new associates or partners at your firm! The Weekly Digest
provides you with an uncluttered space to share your message with ourmembers.
For rates, please email [email protected]. Or, call 340-778-7497
This is a paid advertisement
Digest - Week 5 - July 30, 2021
Judiciary of the Virgin Islands
New Administrative Order Concerning Temporary Suspension of In-PersonServices and Proceedings, in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Adoption of Supreme Court Rule 107Regarding the Formal Establishment of Appointment of an Administrative
Judge to assist the Presiding Judge
Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 207.24Regarding Law Practice Receivers to Designate new language for
Compensation and Reimbursement of Expense
Amendments to Supreme Court Rule 102Regarding the Delegation of Administrative Oversight over the Office of the
Virgin Islands Marshall
Administrative Order and Press Release Regarding the Resumption ofIn-Person Non-Jury Proceedings in the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
Published Opinions in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
District Court of the Virgin Islands
New Twenty-Fifth Order and Press Release Concerning Operations in the
District Court of the Virgin Islands
New Attorney Training for Case Management SystemGet a copy of the announcement and registration information here
Twenty-Fourth Order and Press Release Concerning Operations in the DistrictCourt of the Virgin Islands - Video and Teleconferences for Criminal
Proceedings
Press Release and Twenty-Third Order Concerning Operations in the DistrictCourt of the Virgin Islands
New Attorney Training for Case Management/Electronic CaseFiles System
CM/ECF is a judiciary-developed case management applicationoffering internet access to official case records in the federal courts. The
District Court of the V.I. is offering a training opportunity for attorneys andstaff. Attorneys are encouraged to attend training sessions.
A training session will take place on Friday, August 6, 2021.1.5 Technology CLE Credits
TRAININGHIGHLIGHTS/REGISTRATION
New eService PresentationsBy: V.I. Judiciary
In case you didn't know, you can find the eService Presentations which werepresented by Kevin Williams, Deputy Administrative Director for the Judicial
Branch of the Virgin Islands, and Tamara Charles, Clerk of the Superior Court.The presentation covers Conventional vs. Electronic Service, Common Issues
that e-filers have, Potential Issues with Improper Service, and CourtVerification of Service.
You can watch all the videos on the Judicial Branch Youtube Page.
New Yale Law Journal: Island Judges
By: James T. Campbell, Esq.
Attorney Campbell, a member of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, shares hisNotes in an article that "explores the persistent differences in status among
federal district judges in U.S. territories."
READ THEARTICLE
This is a paid advertisement
The Virgin Islands Water and PowerAuthority is accepting applications for two(2) positions.
General CounselAssistance General Counsel
JOB DESCRIPTION/APPLYONLINE
Virgin Islands Court Rules
Published for the first time under Full Court Press, this new collection of theVirgin Islands Court Rules contains helpful annotations penned by
Anthony M. Ciolli, who has served as President of the Virgin Islands BarAssociation. This helpful reference for litigators contains the full text of each
set of rules with cross-references to Supreme Court promulgation orders.Original commentary by the Advisory Committee on Rules is also included, plus
relevant case notes.
PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
New As a reminder, Rule 208(1)(M), Reporting Group 2 refers to members
who are subject to Mandatory CLE requirements whose last name begins with
the letter L through Z, your reporting period started January 1, 2020, and
ends on December 31, 2021. Below, get a copy of the new Rule 208 and
Regulations.
We appreciate Attorney Dalila Patton for providing a Summary of the
Requirements (208.3)A)(1), and for her recent on-demand presentation
on, "The New Virgin Islands CLE Rules and Regulations - A Primer."
You can find the new presentation in our "Find a CLE" on-demand section on
our website here.
RULE 208, REGULATIONS & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Post Midyear Meeting - Materials
The Mid-year Meeting materials and video presentations are now availableonline for On-demand purchase. Download a copy of the Program Agenda.To purchase our on-demand courses from the recent Midyear Meeting and
other on-demand courses, hosed by the V.I. Bar, visit our website,usvibar.org.
New V.I. Legal Services Need Your Help
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands, Inc. needs your help! If you would like
more information about pro bono opportunities to help with a variety of
matters, including disaster legal assistance, please contact Casey Payton at
(340) 774-6720
ABA Practice Forward Report
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently released its Practice ForwardSurvey. The scope of the survey captures the effects of the pandemic on
lawyers and moving forward with plans and expectations for the practice oflaw. A copy of the results of the Survey is available here.
A Panel discussion occurred at the Mid-Year Meeting regarding thefindings of the Survey and its implications.
SURVEY RESULTS
ABA Ethics Line
The ABA recently announced its launch of the new ABA Ethics Line, aninternet, telephone, and SMS-based tool operated by an independent third
party (Convercent by OneTrust) that allows employees, members, volunteers,
beneficiaries of our grant programs, and contractors to confidentially andanonymously make a report or ask a question about conduct or situations that
may raise ethical issues or involve the ABA’s Business Conduct Standards(“BCS”).
The ABA Ethics Line offers three (3) easy options for you to confidentially or
anonymously report issues 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Online:Independently report issues via the Internet at www.ethicslineaba.org.
Options are available to display the report form in your preferred language.
By Phone: Within the United States: For those in the United States, call toll free
1-800-461-9330 to report the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrustcall center representative.
Outside the United States: For those outside the United States, international
dialing instructions by country are listed on www.ethicslineaba.org and can bedisplayed in your preferred language. If your country is not listed, you can
place a collect call to +1-720-514-4400 to report the issue with the help of aConvercent by OneTrust call center representative and languageinterpreter. The call center supports more than 300+ languages.
By SMS Text:
For those in the United States, send a text message to (872) 276-9794 toreport the issue with the help of a Convercent by OneTrust representative.
Once your report has been submitted, it will be immediately forwarded to the
appropriate individuals within the ABA for review.
You will also be provided a confidential issue access number and asked toprovide a personal password and security question. The access number andpassword allow you to check the status of the report on the ABA Ethics Linewebsite (www.ethicslineaba.org), as well as send and receive anonymousmessages pertaining to your report at any time. If you provided an email
address you will also receive email notifications from Convercent by OneTrustas the report status is updated.
We encourage you to use the ABA Ethics Line and always welcome your
feedback. Please contact the Ethics Office at [email protected] with any
comments, questions, or need for support.
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