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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. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. THE SEPTEMBER LUNCH WEBINAR HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15.
Damages - Do You Know the New Rules?
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
CDC Eviction Moratorium: Legal Issues and Practical Implications
On September 1, 2020 the CDC issued an order regarding a temporary halt to residential evictions. This order appears to have broad application. The SMBA is hosting a training session for landlords and renter assistance agencies to help community members better understand the implications of this sweeping new measure. This is not a CLE program, but members of the SMBA are welcome to register if interested in learning more. Thank you to Austin Fax for presenting this program to further our understanding as it evolves on this matter. Register here
COVID - 19 Updates
New order from the 31st dated August 28 extending suspension of in person inmate appearances until September 11, 2020. SMBA COVID - 19 Webpage.
Judicial Commission Runoff Election
Voting is now open in the runoff election between Kurt Larson and Shane Cantin.  Votes will be counted September 14 and results will be announced