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Weekly Announcements

1/25/2021

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  • Our next Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, via Zoom.  Agenda items include:
    • A discussion of LAOC's funding request for 2021 in the amount of $12,000; and
    • A presentation from Naquita Niles, Program Manager for Olmsted County's new Diversity, Equity, and Outreach Program.
  • We are seeking volunteers to serve on our Scholarship Committee for 2020-21.
    • Committee members review applications and assist in choosing scholarship recipients.
    • Time commitment is nominal.
    • If interested, please email Danielle DiFiore: danielle@carlandersonlaw.com
 
Olmsted County District Court

  • Chief Justice Gildea issued a new order on Thursday, January 21, regarding COVID restrictions on district court proceedings.  The highlights are as follows:
    • No new in-person criminal jury trials before March 15 unless an exception is granted by the district's chief judge because:
      • Speedy trial has been demanded,
      • Defendant is in custody, and
      • Case involves either a felony crime or non-felony person crime.
    • No new in-person civil jury trials before March 15 unless an exception is granted by the district's chief judge with consultation and permission of the Chief Justice.
  • Additionally, the Olmsted County Bench has decided that all hearings, other than those meeting criteria for an exception, will be held remotely until March 31. 
 
Grinde & Dicke Law Firm, P.A.

  • Grinde & Dicke is looking for the right lawyer to join their practice. This individual enjoys collaborating with others and concentrating in areas of law including family, criminal and civil law, and exploring other areas of interest. The right lawyer is interested in courtroom and ADR work and intends to remain in the SE MN region on a long-term basis. Experience or judicial clerkship, preferred. Competitive salary depending on experience. Benefits include 401K profit sharing, health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, supplemental insurance and annual performance bonus. If you enjoy working in a collegial and flexible atmosphere please send a cover letter, resume and references to tami@grindelaw.com.  
  • Grinde & Dicke also has a full-time paralegal position available. Candidates with family law experience are encouraged to apply. Excellent research, writing and computer skills are required. Benefits include 401K profit sharing, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and annual performance bonus. If you enjoy working in a collegial and flexible atmosphere please send a cover letter, resume and references to tami@grindelaw.com.   
 
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 linked to the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

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Weekly Announcements

1/20/2021

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OCBA
  • Thanks to everyone who attended our January meeting last week.  Highlights included:
    • The announcement that the membership voted to increase the amount of each annual scholarship to $2,500 for the 2020-21 Bar year; 
    • Referee Baker's introduction of her new law clerk, Jonathan Snyder; and
    • Referee Baker's informative presentation on HRO's and OFP's.
      • Referee Baker graciously shared her presentation with us.  If you would like a copy of the presentation slides, please email: olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com
  • Our next Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, via Zoom.  Agenda items include:
    • A discussion of LAOC's funding request for 2021 in the amount of $12,000; and
    • A presentation from Naquita Niles, Program Manager for Olmsted County's new Diversity, Equity, and Outreach Program.
  • We are seeking volunteers to serve on our Scholarship Committee for 2020-21.
    • Committee members review applications and assist in choosing scholarship recipients.
    • Time commitment is nominal.
    • If interested, please email Danielle DiFiore: danielle@carlandersonlaw.com
 
Grinde & Dicke Law Firm, P.A.
  • Grinde & Dicke is looking for the right lawyer to join their practice. This individual enjoys collaborating with others and concentrating in areas of law including family, criminal and civil law, and exploring other areas of interest. The right lawyer is interested in courtroom and ADR work and intends to remain in the SE MN region on a long-term basis. Experience or judicial clerkship, preferred. Competitive salary depending on experience. Benefits include 401K profit sharing, health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, supplemental insurance and annual performance bonus. If you enjoy working in a collegial and flexible atmosphere please send a cover letter, resume and references to tami@grindelaw.com.  
  • Grinde & Dicke also has a full-time paralegal position available. Candidates with family law experience are encouraged to apply. Excellent research, writing and computer skills are required. Benefits include 401K profit sharing, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and annual performance bonus. If you enjoy working in a collegial and flexible atmosphere please send a cover letter, resume and references to tami@grindelaw.com.  

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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January Meeting Documents

1/14/2021

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December 2020 Minutes

1/11/2021

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I.          Introductory Remarks from President Lindberg
  • Call to order
  • Introductions
    • Mr. Anderson introduced Ms. Alexandra Griffin, new associate at Anderson Law Firm.
    • President Lindberg introduced Zoe Cantu, our special guest for the evening.
 
II.        Guest Speaker: Zoe Cantu
  • How to make a Bourbon Mary!
 
III.       Board Announcements
  • Recognition to President ex Officio Hagen
    • Thank you for your service.
  • Presentation of Treasurer’s Report
    • Mr. Anderson moved to approve.
    • Mr. Godwin seconded the motion.
    • Motion approved unanimously.
  • Presentation of November Minutes
    • Referee Baker moved to approve.
    • Mr. Anderson seconded the motion.
    • Motion approved unanimously.
  • Reminder to pay dues
    • Those who haven’t paid in full by 12/18 will be removed from the roster.
 
IV.       New Business
  • Ugly Sweater Contest!
    • First round: tie between Ms. Whalen and Referee Baker.
    • Final round: Referee Baker wins for “having most appalling outfit.”
  • Results of first vote to increase scholarship
    • Approved by 72% of the 65 members who voted.  47 for, 18 against.
    • Discussion of scholarship increase.
      • Ms. DiFiore presented rationale for increasing scholarship awards.
        • This isn’t an either/or contest between scholarships and LAOC.
        • We are able to do both.
      • Mr. Novack explained financial ability to pay for this year.
        • We’ve only spent $1000 so far this year.
        • We have plenty of reserves to continue this year even if things move forward.
        • We would have spent this much already on other things and still have funds for LAOC.
      • Referee Baker
        • Opposed because of special role between OCBA and LAOC.
        • Doesn’t think scholarship increase is sustainable.
        • There’s a difference between helping two people and dealing with 200% increase in people who need civil legal services.
        • LAOC needs the money as much or as more now.
        • Wants to amend vote to include language that restricts increase to one year.
      • Mr. Lipford
        • Opposed because of special role LAOC plays in our county.
        • He runs SMRLS in eleven counties; Olmsted is the only bar he doesn’t ask for money.
      • Ms. Dobson
        • In favor.
        • Concerned about sustainability.
        • Hopes that $2500 in future years can be part dues, part individual or firm donations.
      • Ms. Plante
        • In favor.
        • Ms. Johnson unable to attend tonight, but communicated she is in favor; her thoughts are consistent with Ms. Dobson’s.
        • Point of clarification: LAOC hasn’t made request yet; they are welcome to do so if/when they need money.
        • Point of clarification: bylaws don’t provide for change of voting issue midway through voting process.
      • Ms. Griffin
        • In favor.
        • Wants to make sure we make a meaningful contribution in whatever we undertake as a group.
        • She would like to see us to do that with LAOC, too.
      • Ms. DiFiore
        • Each expenditure goes before membership every year, so no reason to amend current issue before membership.
      • Mr. Anderson
        • In favor.
        • Each expenditure goes before membership every year, so no reason to amend current issue before membership.

  • Results of vote to appoint Mr. T. Adkins
    • 100% in favor.
    • Welcome to the Board, Terry!  Thank you for your willingness to serve!
  • Changes to pandemic OCBA business
    • Email voting necessary to continue engaging in our business during pandemic.
  • Bylaws update
    • Among other things, seeking to clarify and formalize grant request process.
    • Hoping to have at least some preliminary proposals at January meeting.
  • Overview of January 14, 2021 meeting
    • Guest is Referee Baker, who will discuss HRO’s and OFP’s.
    • Meeting will be via Zoom and begin @ 5:30 p.m.
 
V.        Adjournment
  • Mr. Anderson made motion to adjourn.
  • Mr. J. Adkins seconded the motion.
  • Meeting adjourned.
 
 
Present: Ms. Lindberg, Ms. DiFiore, Mr. Novack, Ms. Plante, Ms. Dobson, Mr. T. Adkins, Mr. J. Adkins, Mr. Anderson, Ref. Baker, Mr. Godwin, Ms. Griffin, Mr. Lampman, Mr. Lipford, Ms. McLaughlin, Mr. Suhler, Ms. Whalen
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