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Today - Jury Trials and Pandemic Precautions
Observations from Bench and Bar
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
noon-1:00.

In August, Presiding Judge Cordonnier conducted the first physically distanced civil jury trial in Greene County at the White River Conference Center. This program brings together Judge Cordonnier with plaintiff’s council Morry Cole, Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C. and defense council Brian Malkmus, Malkmus Law Firm, LLC, for their first-hand observations and tips as the bench, bar and public navigate our new normal.
Damages - Do You Know the New Rules?
Thursday, Sept 17, 5:30
Senate Bill 59 went into effect August 28, 2020 and changed punitive damage calculation. This timely program presented by Kristen M. O’Neal from Malkmus Law Firm LLC will start with a refresher on compensatory damages, collateral source, and caps, then dive into the particulars of Senate Bill 591 related to punitive damages.
Hour by Hour CLE - Sept 25
Same Great CLE - Even More Convenient
Hour by Hour Goes Virtual! We are bringing back some of our most popular speakers as well as some brand new topics! Select one or select all - 1 to 9 CLE, with 3 hours of Ethics options and 1 hour that satisfies the new ethics/ elimination of bias requirement. September 25, 8-5. More information
Confused About 2019-20 MoCLE Reporting?
Are you confused about 2019-20 CLE reporting, and carry-overs to next year? This blog post from the Missouri Bar has helpful information. The SMBA maintains attendance records for our members' convenience. If you need assistance in accessing your CLE transcript, email Keith at info@springfieldbar.com.
Notices from Bench and Bar
Springfield Municipal Returns to Phase One
Two Springfield municipal court employees tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the municipal division has returned to Phase One (limited to critical cases and no more than 10 people in the courtroom.)
Application Process for Family Court Commissioner
Family Court Commissioner Jeffrey Marquardt has announced his retirement effective the end of January, 2021. Details on the application process are found at this link.
COVID - 19 Updates
Notices for the region and state are available on the SMBA COVID - 19 Webpage.
Judicial Commission Runoff Election
The results are in for the special election for the 31st Circuit Judicial Commission. Congratulations to Kurt Larson. who will will fill the unexpired term vacated by Laurel Stevenson upon her relocation to Kansas City to serve as MAP director for the United States District Court, Western District of Missouri.
Estate of Dorothy Elizabeth Merritt
I am looking for a copy of my mother’s will - Dorothy Elizabeth Merritt Deceased 11/7/2017. If you prepared her will or can provide any information please contact Frank Merritt, e_merritt@me.com or 323.698.3600.