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CLE | Overview of Construction Law: From Bid to Close Out

This CLE is ideal for you if your clients are in the construction industry. Gain insight you’ll need to guide them through all segments of a successful build from two legal specialists in the area of Construction Law.

CLE | OCBA Professional Ethics Series 2018 – The Life Cycle of a Law Practice, Session Three: “Gaining Speed: Ethical Issues as You Grow Your Practice”

Part Three of this popular CLE series provides the info needed to ethically guide your growing firm from shared responsibilities among partners to managing subordinate attorneys. Malpractice issues too!

CLE | Medicare Set Asides and Lien Conditional Payments

Get an overview of the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute and the “Rules” provided by Medicare for using Set Asides. Negotiating/Reimbursing Liens included! Legal & Insurance professionals encouraged to attend – lawyers earn 3.0 MCLE!!

17th Annual Dan Mathews Golf Outing

Join us on Thursday, August 23rd for the 17th Annual Dan Mathews Golf Outing and support the Lawyers Assistance Program of the Onondaga County Bar Foundation. See you on the links!

June 2018 Bar Reporter

Learn how Mackenzie Hughes’ Jillian McGuire earned the Hanna S. Cohn Award from the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, read up on how recent tax reforms may affect charitable giving, plus catch all your favorite Bar Reporter features!

Community Engagement Survey: Committee seeks to improve volunteerism in our community

Take the OCBA Community Engagement Committee’s 3-question survey (it’s anonymous!). The Committee seeks to know how best to offer you volunteer opportunities within the community. Take the survey!

Notice to the Bar: Expansion of E-Filing in Onondaga County

The New York State Unified Court System’s Electronic Filing System will implement a consensual e-filing program in Supreme Court, Onondaga County on January 24, 2018. Online SKYPE training sessions available. Are you ready for this change?

Update to NYS CLE Rules for 2018 – How Does this Affect YOU?

The Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credit category becomes effective January 1, 2018. Are you ready? Click on this to read what this means for you as an established or newly admitted attorney.

Onondaga County Clerk’s Office Goes Digital

Here’s info you need to know! Now, Onondaga County Clerk’s Office records are available on a 24/7 basis to all residents by simply logging in from their home or office via a simple log in procedure. Search and locate files with a quick click of your mouse!

NYS Unified Court System: Attorney Emeritus Program

Prospective Attorney Emeritus Program volunteers can enroll in the Attorney Emeritus Program by calling (877) 800-0396 or heading to www.nycourts.gov or contacting volunteerattorneys@nycourts.gov.