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Alabama State Bar
Covid-19 Safety Measures https://www.alabar.org/alabama-state-bar-coronavirus-covid-19-safety-measures/
Alaska Bar Association
“The Alaska Bar Association office is temporarily closed and our staff is working remotely. All meetings, including sections and committees, will be held via conference call. Call-in information will be provided with the individual meeting notices. Spring CLE programs are postponed through May 1. Call 272-7469 to leave a voicemail (checked hourly) or visit our website for a list of staff e-mails”
Colorado Bar Association:
Covid-19 Resources http://www.cobar.org/For-Members/COVID-19-Resources
Connecticut Bar Association
CBA Responds to COVID-19: https://www.ctbar.org/coronavirus
Hampden County Bar Association
“During this time of uncertainty, the Hampden County Bar Association is committed to the safety and health of all of our members, educational presenters, staff and the public. The HCBA will work with the Massachusetts Trial Court and other agencies to closely monitor the current public health situation, and to provide the most up to date information to our members. Effective immediately the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse, Western Division Housing Court & Springfield Juvenile Court will be shutdown until March 31st as a result of employees testing positive for COVID-19”
Idaho State Bar
The Bar’s announcement: https://isb.idaho.gov/blog/idaho-state-bar-and-idaho-law-foundation-offering-limited-services/
Idaho Supreme Court: https://isb.idaho.gov/blog/idaho-supreme-court-order-re-emergency-reduction-in-court-services/
Idaho Supreme Court Amended order: https://isb.idaho.gov/blog/idaho-supreme-court-amended-order-re-covid-19-emergency/
Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: https://isb.idaho.gov/blog/idaho-association-of-criminal-defense-lawyers-re-covid-19/
Mental Health Resources for the Legal Profession During COVID-19: https://isb.idaho.gov/blog/mental-health-resources-for-the-legal-profession-during-covid-19/
Notice from Idaho Department of Corrections re: Attorney – Client Visits https://isb.idaho.gov/blog/notice-from-idaho-department-of-correction-re-attorney-client-visits/
Indiana State Bar Association
COVID-19 Resources for the Legal Community: https://www.inbar.org/page/covid-19
Kansas Bar Association
KBA COVID-19 Response and Help Center: https://www.ksbar.org/page/COVID-19
Kentucky Bar Association
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and out of an abundance of caution, the Kentucky Bar Center is closed. This is an ongoing situation and KBA Leadership will be assessing the situation daily. Information on the status of the Bar Center will be available on www.kybar.org
Maine State Bar Association
Staff are working remotely and Bar Headquarters is closed until April 8. If you need assistance, please call. Voice messages will be returned.
Meetings at Bar Headquarters have been cancelled through May 1. In person CLE seminars are postponed. Other options are available here: https://www.mainebar.org/events/event_list.asp?show=&group=&start=11%2F21%2F2016&end=&view=&cid=15864
Please see the Emergency Orders issued by the Judicial Branch: https://www.courts.maine.gov/covid19.shtml
Maine Bar COVID-19 Response page for information and resources: https://www.mainebar.org/page/coronavirus
State Bar of Michigan
FAQ About COVID-19 from Michigan Lawyers: https://www.michbar.org//News/NewsDetail/nid/5671/FAQ-About-COVID-19-from-Michigan-Lawyers
Text of Documents on Coronavirus of Importance to the Legal Community at Your Fingertips: https://www.michbar.org//generalinfo/COVID-19-emergencyorders
Local Court Guidance: https://www.michbar.org//generalinfo/CourtLAOs
Resources & Tips for Michigan Lawyers Working Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.michbar.org/generalinfo/COVID-19-resources
Monroe County Bar Association (NY)
COVID -19 resources: https://www.mcba.org/bar-news/article.aspx/?id=99
Bar Association of Erie County (NY)
Updates Related to COVID-19: https://eriebar.org/updates-related-to-coronavirus-disease-2019/
Nebraska State Bar Association
Judicial Orders Regarding COVID-19: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/nebraska-judicial-branch-emergency-status-information/orders
New Hampshire Bar Association
Updates to NH Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19: https://www.nhbar.org/nh-judicial-branch-response-to-covid-19/
Messages from the NHBA President: https://www.nhbar.org/message-from-the-nhba-president-2/
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocates Rising to New Challenges: https://www.nhbar.org/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-advocates-rising-to-new-challenges/
Working through COVID-19: A Lawyer’s Resource List: https://www.nhbar.org/working-through-covid-19-a-lawyers-resource-list/
COVID-19 Legal / Regulatory Changes and You: https://www.nhbar.org/covid-19-legal-regulatory-changes-and-you/
New York City Bar Association
Updates on the CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): https://www.nycbar.org/media-listing/media/detail/city-bar-coronavirus-update-building-closed-but-work-and-services-continue
State Bar Association of North Dakota
COVID-19 Resources for Lawyers: https://www.sband.org/page/covid-19-resources
Ohio State Bar Association
COVID-19 Resource Directory: https://www.ohiobar.org/member-tools-benefits/practice-resources/practice-library-search/practice-library/covid-19-resources/
Pennsylvania Bar Association
COVID-19 Resources Guide for Lawyers: https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and-Publications/COVID-19-Resources-Guide
Latest COVID-19-related operating information from the Pennsylvania courts: http://www.pacourts.us/ujs-coronavirus-information
Rhode Island Bar Association
The Bar headquarters is closed to the public and all in person meetings are canceled until further notice. CLE seminars are available to members via live webcast only and committee meetings will be held virtually. Staff will be available by phone and email.
Check our news page for the latest updates: https://ribar.com/news
State Bar of Texas
Cornavirus – Covid-19 Information https://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/Coronavirus_COVID_19/default.htm
Vermont Bar Association
“The VBA office staff will be working remotely during this COVID-19 crisis. We’ll be answering phone calls and emails, with emails being easier for us.”
Governor Scott’s Stay at Home Order, which at present does not list law firms as essential businesses: https://www.vtbar.org/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=7046
Emergency Remote Notarization Rules Promulgated: https://www.vtbar.org/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=7047
Judiciary Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.vtbar.org/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=7036
Important Messages from VBA President Novotny Regarding COVID-19- UPDATED 3/24/20: https://www.vtbar.org/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=7042
Wellness Wednesday – Coping with COVID-19: https://www.vtbar.org/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=7045
Washington State Bar Association
Member Support Covid-19 https://www.wsba.org/for-legal-professionals/member-support/covid-19
Wyoming State Bar
Wyoming Courts’ Coronavirus Updates: https://www.courts.state.wy.us/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
Wyoming Supreme Court’s Emergency COVID-19 Order FAQs: https://www.wyomingbar.org/wp-content/uploads/Coronavirus-and-Wyoming-Courts-FAQs.pdf
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