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2/22/2021

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OCBA

Voting on four separate action items starts today, February 22, 2021, and will continue through 11:59 p.m. next Monday, March 1, 2021.
- The link to the ballot was sent to your email.
- If you lost the link or have any questions or concerns, please email us at olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com.
Our next Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18.

LAOC

Mark your calendars for March 19 and 20! LAOC is partnering with Bleu Duck Kitchen to offer dinner packages for an early spring fundraiser.
- The menu options for the fundraiser are here: https://laocmn.org/tv-dinners/.
- You can place your orders here: https://laocmn.org/bleuduckkitchen/.

Minnesota Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Gildea issued a new order on February 18 regarding COVID-19 procedures.
- The new order will take effect Monday, March 15.
- Criminal jury trials will be permitted to occur in person effective that date.
- Civil jury trials will be permitted to occur in person if parties agree and with the Court's permission.
- The full text of the order is available here: https://www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CIOMediaLibrary/COVID-19/Order-021821.pdf.

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues? Please email olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com before 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday. Announcements will be shared here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

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Meeting Documents for 2.11.2021

2/10/2021

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Weekly Announcements

2/8/2021

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OCBA

Please join us at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, February 11, for our monthly member meeting!
- The meeting is available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82221966309?pwd=YldRMHdWNjhHOTNzZFBiam5QYUROZz09
- Agenda, treasurer's report, and January minutes are available here: https://www.olmstedbar.com/news1/meeting-documents-for-2112021.
- We will discuss LAOC's 2021 funding request for $12,000.
- We will discuss the viability of establishing an OCBA foundation to support our philanthropic endeavors.
- Our guest speaker is Naquita Niles, Program Manager of Olmsted County's Diversity, Equity, and Outreach Program.
  - Read more about Ms. Niles and the program here: https://www.medcitybeat.com/news-blog/2020/niles-appointed-to-lead-olmsted-countys-outreach-program.
Michael Walters, our representative on the OCJC, reported the following from Olmsted County Public Health:
- Olmsted County businesses, including law firms and non-profit businesses, are encouraged to go to https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/covid/vaccine and click on “COVID-19 Vaccination Planning for Businesses” to file a vaccine planning form.
  - Private-sector attorneys who have a speedy jury trial scheduled are particularly encouraged to complete the form. This does not guarantee higher priority for vaccination, but it will allow public health authorities a more complete picture of the vaccination needs for in-person court.
  - Government-employed attorneys (public defenders, county attorneys, etc.) should not use this form; government law offices are working directly with public health authorities for distribution of vaccines.

Olmsted County District Court

The Bench and Court Administration have decided to extend the current suspension of in-person hearings through the end of May.
- Exceptions for jury trials will be granted in accordance with Chief Justice Gildea's order of January 21, 2021.
- The full text of that order is available here: https://mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CIOMediaLibrary/COVID-19/12121-Order.pdf.

Olmsted County Law Library

The Law Library has written a letter in support of LAOC's 2021 funding request.
- The request is up for discussion at the Bar meeting this Thursday, February 11.
- Read the letter here: https://www.olmstedbar.com/news1/law-library-supports-laoc-2021-funding-request
Need to do some legal research and prefer to research from your home office? The Olmsted County Law Library can help. Due to COVID we are able to procure a temporary Westlaw password for our patrons. If you’re interested, please contact us at (507) 218-3778 or staff@olmstedlawlibrary.com.

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Law Library Supports LAOC 2021 Funding Request

2/4/2021

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