May-June 2010

Court Administration

Crisis in the courts: Bars take steps to stave off judicial funding cuts

by Robert J. Derocher

No matter where you live, there's a good chance that your state's budget is in shambles-and that the judicial branch is bearing the brunt of the shortfall. Is there any end in sight? And how can bar leaders help preserve the judiciary as a coequal branch of government?

Leadership Development

Spotlight on Law Day, Louis M. Brown, NCBP, and NCBF-ALPS award winners

Several bar associations and foundations received awards at Midyear Meeting in Orlando this past February. Here's a look at the award recipients and their winning programs and achievements.

Media & Communications

Will you be my friend? New quandaries for a new age

by Dan Kittay

Should a bar staff member friend an elected leader? Can a supervisor friend a subordinate? Did you know that friend is now a verb? Here's how some of your colleagues are navigating the still-evolving world of social media-and a look at guidelines from a major corporation.