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MCBA NEWS & EVENTS .........................................

Meet the 2012 MCBA 100% Club Members!
See the list and visit their websites. MCBA thanks these firms for their support.

Deadline for Barristers Ball Early Bird Savings is Jan. 31. Buy Your Table Now!
Enjoy a fun and fancy night on the town to benefit the Arizona Coalition Against Domesitc Violence's Lay Legal Advocacy Hotline. Go here for more information and to reserve. 


The PLAP Program is Here! Find Out How You Can Help...
The Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the MCBA and the Volunteer Lawyers Program announce the formation of the Probate Lawyers Assistance Project. Go here to volunteer.

MCBA Announces New Corporate Partner: Clio
Clio is a practice management system for solos and small firms. Go here to find out how this product can make you more efficient.

Cranston Takes Helm as President, New Officers, Board Members Set for 2012
Jennifer Cranston, shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy, has taken office as president of the MCBA. Find out more about who is leading the MCBA in 2012 here. Find bios and photos of new board members here.

PRODUCTS & INFORMATION ................................. 

MCBA Books for Lawyers
>Guide to Arizona Statutes of Limitation- 2011
Downloadable version now available here!
>The Most Frequently Asked Questions in Environmental Law, 2nd edition
>Handbook for the Arizona Criminal Law Practitioner, 2nd Edition 

Guide to MCBA Member Benefits: Corporate Partners Offer Savings! 
Find products and services here that can save you time and money.

2011 Maricopa County Bar Hall of Fame Inductees Honored
Find out who they are, read their bios, and see their photos here.  

LEGAL NEXUS Serves Up Newsy Content
Find MCBA and local legal news and features, plus follow-ups on events here.

LEGAL NEWS OF THE WEEK .....................................

Judge's ruling could pave the way for vouchers in Arizona education
eastvalleytribune.com/Capitol Media Services 1/26
Survey: Social Media, Blogs Gain Credibility In-House
The National Law Journal/Law Technology News 1/27
US man charged in beheading plot comes to court
msnbc.com/AP

In online child exploitation case, judge issues rare not guilty verdict
law.com/The National Law Journal 1/25
State Supreme Court Rejects Pennsylvania Redistricting Plan
law.com/The Legal Intelligencer 1/26
Financial Crimes, Trade Enforcement Targeted in State of the Union
The Legal Times/The Blog of Legal Times 1/25

Supreme Court, legal issues stay out of the spotlight at State of the Union
law.com/The Blog of Legal Times 1/24
Doody appears in court in 1991 temple murders
azcentral.com 1/24
Merit Selection Is the Answer for Pa.'s Appellate Courts
law.com/The Legal Intelligencer 1/25

Police GPS Tracking Violated 4th Amendment, Says U.S. Supreme Court
law.com/The National Law Journal  1/23
Dems introducing repeal of SB 1070
azcentral.com/AP 1/23
Macy's sues Martha Stewart Living
azcentral.com/AP 1/24

High court to hear Chandler property feud
azcentral.com 1/20
Law Firm Mergers Abound Overseas
law.com/AM Law Daily 1/20
4 Law Firms Make '100 Best Companies to Work For' List
law.com/The Blog of Legal Times 1/20

Appeals court examines constitutionality of Voting Rights Act provision
The National Law Journal/The Blog of Legal Times 1/19
Federal crackdown continues against marijuana dispensaries
The National Law Journal 1/19
New rules put restrictions on protests at state Capitol
eastvalleytribune.com/Capitol Media Services 1/20

Long odds for Loughner defense options
azcentral.com 1/18
Thomas, aide fighting to remain lawyers
azcentral.com 1/18
High court: Lawyers abandoned Ala. inmate
azcentral.com 1/18

Justice Dept. sets deadline for Arpaio
azcentral.com 1/17
Ariz. lawmaker: Elevate Indian Affairs position
azcentral.com 1/17
Redistricting commission finalizes Arizona political maps
eastvalleytribune.com/Capitol Media Services 1/17