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Remote Appearances

4/15/2020

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Appearing remotely for your next hearing? The Third Judicial District created this handout to assist you in making a good record for the case.
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Weekly Announcements

4/13/2020

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OCBA
  • The April and May member meetings have been cancelled.
    • The Board is discussing options for holding remote voting for next year's governing body.
  • The OCBA Bowling Tournament has been cancelled.
    • The Board is discussing options for a rescheduled social event sometime in the summer.
  • Work continues on the second annual OCBA Academic Scholarship.
    • All applications have been received and will be distributed to the Scholarship Committee in the next few weeks.
 
Olmsted County and Olmsted County District Court
  • The Olmsted County Government Center is closed.
  • Courtrooms continue to be open for business on a limited basis.
    • Access is limited to parties participating in the hearing, attorneys who represent those parties, necessary court staff, and other individuals determined by the presiding judge to be necessary for conducting the hearing.
    • Access to the building is through the front entrance.
    • Deputies are stationed at the Information Desk to monitor building access.
      • If there is no deputy, please go to the LEC entrance and ask to speak with a dispatcher.
    • Parties must identify the hearing(s) for which their attendance is required with the court name or case number.
    • Parties will be escorted to the Second Floor Safety Screening Station.
    • Other court business must be conducted through eFS, USPS, or telephone.
 
Grinde & Dicke Law Firm, P.A.
  • Grinde & Dicke has a full-time paralegal opportunity 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, and long-term care insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and an 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.
 
Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • The annual LAOC Fundraiser has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 10, at the Mayo Civic Center.
  • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org for more information or with questions.
 
Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.   
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Weekly Announcements

4/7/2020

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Olmsted County and Olmsted County District Court
  • The Olmsted County Government Center is closed until further notice.
  • Courtrooms remain open for business on a limited basis and are subject to the following conditions:
    • Access is limited to parties participating in the hearing, attorneys who represent those parties, necessary court staff, and other individuals determined by the presiding judge to be necessary for conducting the hearing.
    • Access to the building is through the front entrance.
    • Deputies are stationed at the Information Desk to monitor building access.
      • If there is no deputy, please go to the LEC entrance and ask to speak with a dispatcher.
    • Parties must identify the hearing(s) for which their attendance is required with the court name or case number.
    • Parties will be escorted to the Second Floor Safety Screening Station.
    • Other court business must be conducted through eFS, USPS, or telephone.


Grinde & Dicke Law Firm, P.A.
  • Grinde & Dicke has a full-time paralegal opportunity 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, and long-term care insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and an 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.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • Save the date!  The annual LAOC Fundraiser has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 10, at the Mayo Civic Center.
  • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org for more information or with questions.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.   

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Weekly Announcements

3/16/2020

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Minnesota Judicial Branch
  • In response to COVID-19, Chief Justice Gildea has issued an order amending regular court calendars and suspending certain rules of practice.
    • View a summary of order here:  http://mncourts.gov/About-The-Courts/NewsAndAnnouncements/ItemDetail.aspx?id=1863.
    • View the full order and prioritization grid here: http://mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/CIOMediaLibrary/Administrative-Order-Continuing-the-Operations-of-the-Courts.pdf.


Grinde & Dicke Law Firm
  • Grinde & Dicke Law Firm P.A. 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 care 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?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on the OCBA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/. 
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Weekly Announcements

3/2/2020

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​Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • This year's annual LAOC fundraiser is less than two weeks away! 
    • Please join us for a fabulous evening at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, March 14.
    • This year's event includes a plated dinner; please purchase tickets by Saturday, March 7 to ensure a proper headcount.
    • For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.


Olmsted County Attorney's Office
  • The Olmsted County Attorney's Office is hiring!
    • Two opportunities are available: one with the criminal team, one with the civil team.
    • The application deadline is Tuesday, March 3, for the former and Thursday, March 5, for the latter.
    • For more information or to apply, please visit: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/olmsted/default.cfm.


Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
  • SMRLS seeks applicants to fill a staff attorney position in its Rochester office.
    • The attorney will handle cases in the housing unit.
    • The application deadline is Tuesday, March 31.
    • For more information or to apply, please visit: https://www.smrls.org/about-us/job-opportunities/housing-staff-attorney-rochester/.​


Women Attorneys of Rochester
  • Our next meeting is this Thursday, March 5, at the People's Food Co-Op!
    • This is a casual networking event for coffee, beginning at 7:30 a.m.
    • For more information, please email: womenattorneysofrochmn@gmail.com.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/. 
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Weekly Announcements

2/24/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • The OCBA Executive Board has nominated Bar colleague Jim Suk to serve on the SMRLS Board of Directors for a six-year term. 
    • Jim will fill the seat vacated last year by Bar colleague Mark Delehanty.
    • The nomination will be finalized this week barring any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Plans are solidifying for the OCBA Bowling Tournament on Friday, April 17, at Colonial Lanes!
    • All members are welcome to attend.
    • Bowling is on the Bar from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Olmsted County Attorney's Office
  • The Olmsted County Attorney's Office has two opportunities available for full-time attorneys!
    • One opening is for a full-time, permanent attorney to handle a civil caseload with a primary focus on CHIPS cases.
    • One opening is for a full-time, yearlong provisional appointment to handle criminal prosecution.
    • For more information or to apply, click here:  https://agency.governmentjobs.com/olmsted/default.cfm.


Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
  • SMRLS seeks applicants to fill a staff attorney position in its Rochester office.
    • The attorney will handle cases in the housing unit, including:
      • Evictions;
      • Mortgage foreclosures; and
      • Tenant rights.
    • The application deadline is March 31, 2020.
    • For more information or to apply, click here: https://www.smrls.org/about-us/job-opportunities/housing-staff-attorney-rochester/. 


Women Attorneys of Rochester
  • The next Women Attorneys of Rochester meeting will be a casual networking and coffee event at 7:30 a.m. next Thursday, March 5, at the People's Food Co-Op.
    • For more information, please email: womenattorneysofrochmn@gmail.com.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to this Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.  

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Weekly Announcements

2/18/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for the OCBA Bowling Tournament at Colonial Lanes on Friday, April 17!
    • All members are welcome to attend.
    • Bowling is complementary from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • The winners will receive a sweet trophy and, of course, bragging rights for the next year.
  • Also mark your calendars for our next Bar meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Five West.  Among other things:
    • Mayor Norton will be our guest speaker.
    • We'll be calling for nominations to serve on next year's Board.

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
  • SMRLS is seeking applicants to fill a staff attorney position in the Rochester office of its Southeast Region!
    • The attorney will handle cases in the housing unit, including:
      • Evictions,
      • Mortgage foreclosures, and
      • Tenant rights.
    • The deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
    • For more information or to apply, click here:  https://www.smrls.org/about-us/job-opportunities/housing-staff-attorney-rochester/.

Women Attorneys of Rochester
  • The next Women Attorneys of Rochester meeting will be a casual networking and coffee event at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, at the People's Food Co-Op.
    • For additional information, please email: womenattorneysofrochmn@gmail.com.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.  

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Weekly Announcements

2/10/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Thanks to everyone who attended last Friday's meeting.  Highlights included:
    • Police Chief Franklin's presentation about RPD and their increased efforts toward crime prevention, including the creation of a Health Resource Officer position;
    • The second (unanimous) vote to sponsor the annual LAOC fundraiser in the amount of $5000; and
    • The announcement of our upcoming bowling event at Colonial Lanes on Friday, April 17.


Women Attorneys of Rochester
  • The next Women Attorneys of Rochester meeting will be a casual networking and coffee event on Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the People's Food Co-op!
    • For additional information, please email: womenattorneysofrochmn@gmail.com.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • The LAOC fundraiser is only one month away!
    • We are looking forward to hosting you with a plated dinner, live music, and gaming tables.
    • Tickets and sponsorships still are available here:  https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.


Olmsted County Drug Court
  • The Olmsted County Drug Court is pleased to announce that two participants will be graduating from the program this Thursday, February 13.
    • The ceremony will occur at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled 2:00 p.m. Drug Court session in Courtroom 5.
    • Please contact Joe Vogel with questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.
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Weekly Announcements

2/3/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for our next member meeting at noon this Friday, February 7, at Forager Brewery.
    • Chief Jim Franklin of the Rochester Police Department is our guest speaker.
    • Among other things, we will be taking the second vote on our sponsorship for this year's LAOC Fundraiser.


Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • Speaking of the LAOC fundraiser, it's only five weeks away!
    • This year's Night in Monte Carlo includes a sit-down dinner, live music, charitable gaming tables, a silent auction, and a live auction.  
    • Tickets and sponsorships are available here:  https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.


Olmsted County Drug Court
  • The Olmsted County Drug Court is pleased to announce that two participants will be graduating from the program next Thursday, February 13.
    • The ceremony will occur at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled 2:00 p.m. Drug Court session in Courtroom 5.
    • Please contact Joe Vogel with questions: vogel.joe@co.olmsted.mn.us .  


Ward & Oehler
  • Ward & Oehler has a new location!
    • Our new address is 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902.
    • Please join us for an open house this Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.
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Weekly Announcements

1/31/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association
  • Mark your calendars for our next member meeting at noon next Friday, February 7, at Forager Brewery.
    • Chief Jim Franklin of the Rochester Police Department is our guest speaker.
    • Among other things, we will be taking the second vote on our sponsorship for this year's LAOC Fundraiser.
 
Legal Assistance of Olmsted County
  • Speaking of the LAOC fundraiser, it's only six weeks away!
    • This year's Night in Monte Carlo includes a sit-down dinner, live music, charitable gaming tables, a silent auction, and a live auction.  
    • Tickets and sponsorships are available here:  https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/rsvp/?action=details&noredirect=1&eventId=358.
    • Please contact Karen Nath at karen@laocmn.org with questions.
 
Minnesota State Bar Association
  • The MSBA is hosting its annual One Profession event this Friday, January 31, at the DoubleTree Hotel downtown.
    • This all-day CLE is only $40 and includes breakfast and lunch.
    • The agenda includes a presentation by Justice Barry Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
    • Registration is available online through January 28 here:  www.mnbar.org/members/cle-events/event?EventID=3577
 
Olmsted County District Court
  • The Mediation Center is hosting a three-day training next week on Social and Financial Early Neutral Evaluation.
    • The event is scheduled for February 5, 6, and 7, in Richfield, Minnesota.
    • Faculty members are Susan Chambers, Jim Goetz, Jeff Johnson, and Susan Rhode.
    • Cost is $750, with discounted tuition for employees in the government sector and nonprofit sector.
    • Additional information is available here: https://mediationcentermn.org/events/ene-training/   
 
Ward & Oehler
  • Ward & Oehler has a new location!
    • Our new address is 1801 Greenview Drive SW, Suite 102, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902.
    • Please join us for an open house next Thursday, February 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Send your information to the OCBA Gmail account by 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be posted here and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OlmstedCountyBarAssociation/.  
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