From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Jan 3 20:52:31 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 15:52:31 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Job Postings Message-ID: * ATTORNEY ADVISOR, GS-905-14/15 OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, DC 1 POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: JP-11-044-EXC Applicants must submit, in writing or by e-mail, by Saturday, January 8, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/2010revattadvpojpogc.htm ] * DEPUTY CHIEF for LITIGATION, GS-905-15 COMPUTER CRIME AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION CRIMINAL DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC 11-CRM-CCIPS-011 If FedExed, applications must be postmarked by January 10, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-ccips-011.htm ] "God says take what you want, and pay for it" Steven King _______________________________________ Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Jan 4 00:23:10 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 18:23:10 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Job Opportunities with the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice Message-ID: From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maurer, Patricia Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 1:53 PM To: jobs at nfbnet.org Subject: [Jobs] FW: Job Opportunities with the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice ________________________________ From: Special Programs Vacancies [mailto:CRT.SpecProgVacancies at usdoj.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:00 AM To: Petrie, Diane E (CRT) Cc: Johnson, Linda (CRT) Subject: Job Opportunities with the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice The Civil Rights Division (Division) would like to thank each of you for participating in our efforts to increase outreach to lawyers interested in working for the Division. By agreeing to receive our attorney job announcements, you are helping to make sure we have the best lawyers we can find. The application period for several of our lawyer positions will be closing within the next few weeks. If you have a convenient way to remind your constituents of the looming deadline, we would very much appreciate it. The Division hopes to attract a broad and diverse pool of qualified applicants, and, to that end, encourages you to forward this information to any qualified applicants, including qualified applicants with disabilities, who may be interested in working for the Division. For your convenience, all current Division job announcements are listed below. Please also remind members of your organization that all our lawyer job announcements can always be found on the Division's website, employment opportunities page at http://www.justice.gov/crt/employment/. 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Position Salary Closing Date Staff Assistant (Criminal) $51,630 - $73,917 (GS-9/10) 12/27/2010 Secretary (Office of the Assistant Attorney General) $42,209 - $54,875 (GS-7) 12/28/2010 Attorney-Advisor (Criminal Section) $123,758 - $155,500 (GS-15) 12/30/2010 Chief (Policy and Strategy Section) $123,758 - $155,500 (GS-15) 01/11/2011 Trial Attorney (Criminal Section) $105,211 - $155,500 (GS-14/15) 1/10/2011 Student Volunteers (Division-wide) n/a (volunteer) see description Individuals interested in applying for these positions should comply with the application procedures and closing dates in the vacancy announcement. The Division does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications (i.e., those not submitted in response to a particular vacancy announcement). 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Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Jobs mailing list Jobs at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Jobs: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/jobs_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Jan 4 21:01:49 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:01:49 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Message-ID: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: opinion 9th circuit enyart v. ncbe 1-4-11.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 112005 bytes Desc: not available URL: From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue Jan 4 21:19:56 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:19:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <4001FEB2D0674D5FAEEDCD3D8AA262CF@DHRL6TC1> The position of the defense is absolutely rediculous. I'm prowd of this woman for chalenging the system. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 4 21:40:31 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:40:31 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 2 more u.s. attorney job postings Message-ID: <67AF1AF0D9E04EC2A44D8DE51F1CA4F1@none8a46117901> * OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY ATTORNEY ADVISOR/GS-905-12 to GS-905-15 ANNOUNCEMENT: OLP ATY 11-001 Applications must be received by January 13, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/olpaty11-001.htm ] * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-MDGA-04 This vacancy announcement will open on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and will close on Thursday, January 13, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa11-mdga-04civil.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Tue Jan 4 22:02:46 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 17:02:46 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme court? RJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. 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This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 4 23:03:25 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:03:25 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Public hearing ADA advance notice Message-ID: A public hearing on four Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs) will be held on January 10, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., PST, at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Information on how to register in advance to provide testimony [ http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/anprm_nov-jan_2010.htm ] is available. The public hearing will also be webcast live on ADA.gov [ http://www.ada.gov ]. The live webcast will be available [ http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/hearing_rebroadcast.htm#sf_hearing ] with open captions or open captions and audio description. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From jorgeapaez at mac.com Tue Jan 4 23:14:59 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:14:59 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> Message-ID: Well, if they do, I don't think they would have much success. On Jan 4, 2011, at 5:02 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote: > Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme court? RJ > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Wed Jan 5 00:09:37 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 19:09:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: Why a yoga mat? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3358 - Release Date: 01/04/11 02:34:00 From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Wed Jan 5 02:34:10 2011 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 21:34:10 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling all law students and prelaw students! Message-ID: <2DC26AD7FD654DCE99102ECBAC0F0BA3@Goraya> Hi everyone! I wanted to inform all of you law students or those of you who are thinking about going to law school soon to come to the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities conference at Golden Gate University in San Francisco! The conference will be from January 21st through the 23rd, Friday through Sunday. You can make reservations at nearby hotels, including the Club Quarters. You can register and get more info about the conference at www.nalswd.org and click on Conference. Info about the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities: NALSWD is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity, and non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. Our goal is to help individuals with disabilities achieve their potential by ensuring they receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they need to be successful members of the legal bar. NALSWD was founded in 2007 as an affiliate organization under the ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities and is currently in the process of becoming an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We have received broad-based support from both law firms and disability organizations across the country. However, despite our strong professional backing, we are struggling to reach the many students with disabilities who attend law school. Where law students in any number of affinity groups have organizations that they can turn to in times of need, many law students with disabilities struggle to find a community of students who are like them. NALSWD was formed to facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the legal profession. visit our website at www.nalswd.org, to explore opportunities to get involved with NALSWD, join the e-mail listserv, find information about scholarships and other resources, and learn about upcoming events and career opportunities. We invite students to look at our Publications page which contains our newly launched Best Practices Guide for Law Schools and many other helpful materials. Get involved right away by completing our online registration form at http://www.nalswd.org/membershipform.php. Deepa From deannaljones at comcast.net Wed Jan 5 12:49:36 2011 From: deannaljones at comcast.net (Dee Jones) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:49:36 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <6859F0EF2B354F8AB7B9CB008A3B58CB@owner829318e0f> That is great news! I am a Vermont Law School student in the last half of year three on a four-year plan. I am about to file for accommodations with NCBE for the MPRE. I am legally blind and dyslexic so I have been watching Stephanie Enyart's case closely. Thank you Stephanie and all of her attorney's for blazing this trail in the 9th circuit! I hope if I have to take it to court the 2nd circuit feels the same way. Cheers, Deanna Jones (Dee) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:02 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3359 - Release Date: 01/04/11 14:34:00 From pattichang at att.net Wed Jan 5 13:06:32 2011 From: pattichang at att.net (Patti Gregory-Chang) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:06:32 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <82BF70A8E5E645C8B812501373A34066@D3J75Z91> Nicely done. Congrats. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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Message-ID: <55583E6F5AB645EC98A95CCA330AA0AC@none8a46117901> How can they post a "job" when it is for "no compensation"? *** * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (SERVES WITHOUT COMPENSATION) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA 11-WDVA-SAUSA-02 Position is open until filled. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11wdvasausa02ann.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Thu Jan 6 02:17:52 2011 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:17:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] blindlaw Digest, Vol 80, Issue 2 References: Message-ID: Can someone please send me the PDF document separately? I have this listserv on digest mode and so I can't access the attachments. Thank you. Deepa ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: blindlaw Digest, Vol 80, Issue 2 > Send blindlaw mailing list submissions to > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > blindlaw-owner at nfbnet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of blindlaw digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Scott C. LaBarre) > 2. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Daniel K. Beitz) > 3. 2 more u.s. attorney job postings (Ross Doerr) > 4. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (RJ Sandefur) > 5. Public hearing ADA advance notice (Ross Doerr) > 6. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Jorge Paez) > 7. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Steve P. Deeley) > 8. calling all law students and prelaw students! (Deepa Goraya) > 9. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Dee Jones) > 10. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Patti Gregory-Chang) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:01:49 -0700 > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D at labarre> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original > ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie > Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ > regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations > that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a > level playing field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may > not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this > message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This > message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: opinion 9th circuit enyart v. ncbe 1-4-11.pdf > Type: application/pdf > Size: 112005 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:19:56 -0500 > From: "Daniel K. Beitz" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <4001FEB2D0674D5FAEEDCD3D8AA262CF at DHRL6TC1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > The position of the defense is absolutely rediculous. I'm prowd of this > woman for chalenging the system. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:40:31 -0500 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] 2 more u.s. attorney job postings > Message-ID: <67AF1AF0D9E04EC2A44D8DE51F1CA4F1 at none8a46117901> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > * OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY ATTORNEY ADVISOR/GS-905-12 to GS-905-15 > ANNOUNCEMENT: OLP ATY 11-001 Applications must be received by January 13, > 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/olpaty11-001.htm ] > * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MIDDLE > DISTRICT OF GEORGIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-MDGA-04 This vacancy > announcement will open on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and will close on > Thursday, January 13, 2011. [ > http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa11-mdga-04civil.htm ] > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 17:02:46 -0500 > From: "RJ Sandefur" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14 at hometwxakonvzn> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme > court? > RJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:03:25 -0500 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] Public hearing ADA advance notice > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > A public hearing on four Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs) > will be held on January 10, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., PST, at the > San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. > Information on how to register in advance to provide testimony [ > http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/anprm_nov-jan_2010.htm ] is available. > > The public hearing will also be webcast live on ADA.gov [ > http://www.ada.gov ]. The live webcast will be available [ > http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/hearing_rebroadcast.htm#sf_hearing ] with > open captions or open captions and audio description. > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:14:59 -0500 > From: Jorge Paez > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Well, > if they do, I don't think they would have much success. > > > On Jan 4, 2011, at 5:02 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote: > >> Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme >> court? RJ >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" >> >> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" >> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM >> Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE >> >> >> Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find >> an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original >> ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie >> Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ >> regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations >> that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a >> level playing field applies. >> Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. >> >> LaBarre Law Offices P.C. >> 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 >> Denver, Colorado 80222 >> 303 504-5979 (voice) >> 303 757-3640 (fax) >> slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) >> www.labarrelaw.com (website) >> >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and >> privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may >> not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. 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This >> message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic >> Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 19:09:37 -0500 > From: "Steve P. Deeley" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" > > Why a yoga mat? > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3357 - Release Date: 01/03/11 > 14:34:00 > -------------- next part -------------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3358 - Release Date: 01/04/11 > 02:34:00 > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 21:34:10 -0500 > From: "Deepa Goraya" > To: , "blindlaw" > Cc: CABS listserve > Subject: [blindlaw] calling all law students and prelaw students! > Message-ID: <2DC26AD7FD654DCE99102ECBAC0F0BA3 at Goraya> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi everyone! > > I wanted to inform all of you law students or those of you who are > thinking about going to law school soon to come to the National > Association of Law Students with Disabilities conference at Golden Gate > University in San Francisco! The conference will be from January 21st > through the 23rd, Friday through Sunday. You can make reservations at > nearby hotels, including the Club Quarters. You can register and get more > info about the conference at www.nalswd.org and click on Conference. > > Info about the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities: > > NALSWD is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and > the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity, and > non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. Our goal > is to help individuals with disabilities achieve their potential by > ensuring they receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they > need to be successful members of the legal bar. > > NALSWD was founded in 2007 as an affiliate organization under the ABA > Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities and is currently in the > process of becoming an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We > have received broad-based support from both law firms and disability > organizations across the country. > > However, despite our strong professional backing, we are struggling to > reach the many students with disabilities who attend law school. Where law > students in any number of affinity groups have organizations that they can > turn to in times of need, many law students with disabilities struggle to > find a community of students who are like them. NALSWD was formed to > facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to > seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the > legal profession. > > visit our website at www.nalswd.org, to explore opportunities to get > involved with NALSWD, join the e-mail listserv, find information about > scholarships and other resources, and learn about upcoming events and > career opportunities. We invite students to look at our Publications page > which contains our newly launched Best Practices Guide for Law Schools and > many other helpful materials. Get involved right away by completing our > online registration form at http://www.nalswd.org/membershipform.php. > > Deepa > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:49:36 -0500 > From: "Dee Jones" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <6859F0EF2B354F8AB7B9CB008A3B58CB at owner829318e0f> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > That is great news! > > I am a Vermont Law School student in the last half of year three on a > four-year plan. I am about to file for accommodations with NCBE for the > MPRE. I am legally blind and dyslexic so I have been watching Stephanie > Enyart's case closely. > > Thank you Stephanie and all of her attorney's for blazing this trail in > the > 9th circuit! I hope if I have to take it to court the 2nd circuit feels > the > same way. > > Cheers, > Deanna Jones > (Dee) > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:02 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3359 - Release Date: 01/04/11 > 14:34:00 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:06:32 -0600 > From: "Patti Gregory-Chang" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <82BF70A8E5E645C8B812501373A34066 at D3J75Z91> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Nicely done. Congrats. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 3:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40att.net >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > > End of blindlaw Digest, Vol 80, Issue 2 > *************************************** From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 6 11:55:28 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 03:55:28 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre><75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> Message-ID: I would very surprised if the Supreme Court would decide to hear it. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Well, if they do, I don't think they would have much success. On Jan 4, 2011, at 5:02 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote: > Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme > court? RJ > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original > ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie > Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ > regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations > that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a > level playing field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may > not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this > message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This > message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 6 21:11:17 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:11:17 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney postings in Washington DC and Seattle Message-ID: <0B77C64192F14705AB9B6FE303DAC41D@none8a46117901> * GENERAL ATTORNEY, GS 12/13/14/15 OFFICE OF INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE (OIC) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, DC Submissions must be received by January 21, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oicattypost2011.htm ] * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 Applications will be accepted through January 12, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausaeausa.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 6 22:15:45 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:15:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney posting Message-ID: <7472A4600BB94B118CFA8367920A63FF@none8a46117901> * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNCOMPENSATED UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT All cover letters and resumes must be received by January 21, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/uncompsausavac-mortfraud.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From milicatrpevska at aol.com Fri Jan 7 13:54:19 2011 From: milicatrpevska at aol.com (Milica Trpevska) Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:54:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects Message-ID: <8CD7C89841B4D99-14A8-B65F@webmail-d054.sysops.aol.com> Dear all I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. Sincerely, Milica Trpevska From tom at tomladis.com Fri Jan 7 15:28:30 2011 From: tom at tomladis.com (Tom Ladis) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:28:30 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects References: <8CD7C89841B4D99-14A8-B65F@webmail-d054.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <221A629DEFC745558775100B21E1AD4A@TMLDELLLAPTOP1> Congratulations! I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit. The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand. Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" To: Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > Dear all > > I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I > had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was > involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am > aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would > kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in > a law school in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of > the low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for > most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other > applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to > other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers > dealt with the test in the past. > > I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in > advance for your time and understanding. > > Sincerely, Milica Trpevska > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com > From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Fri Jan 7 16:27:51 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 08:27:51 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects In-Reply-To: <221A629DEFC745558775100B21E1AD4A@TMLDELLLAPTOP1> Message-ID: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My advice to all: I write the following sentence in all capital letters.  NEVER NEVER NEVER USE KAPLANTESTPREPORATIONAND ADMISSIONS FOR ANY REASON!!  I took the GRE twice and only scored higher the second time since a dedicated friend helped teach me the Kaplan course over a 6 Month period.  Never waist money on a greedy selfish corporation like Kaplan for any test preparation of any kind.  Just a word to the wise. --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Tom Ladis wrote: From: Tom Ladis Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:28 AM Congratulations!  I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit.  The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand.  Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" To: Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > Dear all > > I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school  in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the  low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. > > I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. > > Sincerely, Milica Trpevska > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com From taiablas at gmail.com Fri Jan 7 16:52:14 2011 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:52:14 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects In-Reply-To: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <65AC4173-BBE7-4C9A-A6A1-536563815B6C@gmail.com> I had an excellent test prep experience with Powerscore. They provided all materials in accessible electronic format and my score improved significantly after working with a powerscore tutor. Tai Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:27 AM, William ODonnell wrote: > My advice to all: > I write the following sentence in all capital letters. NEVER NEVER NEVER USE KAPLANTESTPREPORATIONAND ADMISSIONS FOR ANY REASON!! I took the GRE twice and only scored higher the second time since a dedicated friend helped teach me the Kaplan course over a 6 Month period. Never waist money on a greedy selfish corporation like Kaplan for any test preparation of any kind. Just a word to the wise. > --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Tom Ladis wrote: > > > From: Tom Ladis > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:28 AM > > > Congratulations! I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit. The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. > > The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. > > I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand. Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. > > How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? > > Tom > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" > To: > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM > Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > > >> Dear all >> >> I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. >> >> I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. >> >> Sincerely, Milica Trpevska >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com >> > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/taiablas%40gmail.com From jimi-law at dc.rr.com Fri Jan 7 17:26:24 2011 From: jimi-law at dc.rr.com (James Weisberg) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:26:24 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat December score and prospects In-Reply-To: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <221A629DEFC745558775100B21E1AD4A@TMLDELLLAPTOP1> <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <89997BB6BBC3430BA1CB85FD5044CC5D@Blind> Agreed!! I blew off Kaplan after the first week when it was apparent they were all about the money and not accommodating any particular student. Stay away from Kaplan!!!! -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 8:28 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects My advice to all: I write the following sentence in all capital letters.  NEVER NEVER NEVER USE KAPLANTESTPREPORATIONAND ADMISSIONS FOR ANY REASON!!  I took the GRE twice and only scored higher the second time since a dedicated friend helped teach me the Kaplan course over a 6 Month period.  Never waist money on a greedy selfish corporation like Kaplan for any test preparation of any kind.  Just a word to the wise. --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Tom Ladis wrote: From: Tom Ladis Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:28 AM Congratulations!  I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit.  The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand.  Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" To: Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > Dear all > > I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school  in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the  low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. > > I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. > > Sincerely, Milica Trpevska > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1% 40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jimi-law%40dc.rr.c om From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Fri Jan 7 23:23:49 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:23:49 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: ERC Hiring Deputy Director Message-ID: From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maurer, Patricia Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 12:40 PM To: jobs at nfbnet.org Subject: [Jobs] FW: ERC Hiring Deputy Director ________________________________ From: Robyn Powell [mailto:RPowell at equalrightscenter.org] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 3:17 PM Subject: ERC Hiring Deputy Director Please circulate. Thanks!! Deputy Director The Equal Rights Center (ERC) is a national non-profit civil rights organization based in Washington, D.C. With members located in 33 states and the District of Columbia, the ERC works nationally, both alone and in collaboration with other organizations, to promote equal opportunity in housing, employment, disability rights, immigrant rights, and access to public accommodations and government services. The ERC employs a variety of tools in advancing civil rights, including education and outreach, training, counseling and advocacy, research, investigation and testing, and enforcement. The Equal Rights Center currently seeks a Deputy Director to help lead the organization. The Deputy Director, reporting to the Executive Director, is directly engaged in planning, implementing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the organization. Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director's responsibilities include: * Providing supervision and guidance for program managers and staff; * Fostering the organization's relationships with federal, state and local agencies (such as DoJ, HUD, EEOC, and local offices of human rights), and with other civil rights advocacy organizations; * Providing coordination and oversight of programmatic activities; * Participating in strategic planning and budgeting; * Participating, as requested by the Executive Director, in development * (fundraising) activities; * Acting as the organization's representative with legal counsel with respect to civil rights investigations, enforcement, and litigation matters; and * Coordinating on additional activities as requested by the Executive Director. Qualifications * A strong commitment to the principles of civil rights and equal opportunity for all; * Strong management, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to develop, implement, and supervise a wide range of activities, and to support and nurture staff personnel; and * Substantial experience in conducting, supervising, and resolving contested matters, particularly litigation. Education and Work Experience * A juris doctorate (JD) degree or civil rights-related graduate degree, and at least 5 years of non-profit management or relevant legal experience; * Experience with civil rights investigations and enforcement a plus, but not required. Salary and benefits are competitive. Application Procedure: E-mail cover letter, résumé, and references to, Melissa Fobear Manager of Administration employment at equalrightscenter.org Subject Line: Deputy Director Position Deadline: Open until filled The Equal Rights Center is an equal opportunity employer -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Jobs mailing list Jobs at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Jobs: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/jobs_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From attorney at alcidonislaw.com Mon Jan 10 15:55:16 2011 From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esquire.) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:55:16 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] A good Bluetooth headset for laptop? Message-ID: <3484D7B350A44942A01D0C213788A35F@LawOfficePC> Rod Alcidonis Principal Attorney Alcidonis Law Office, LLC 6622 Castor Avenue 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19149 Tel: (215) 305-8085 Fax: (215) 525-0999 Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and/or its attachment(s) is being sent by an attorney and may contain privileged and confidential information and may be protected by attorney client and work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized and/or permitted to retain, disseminate, read, or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Alcidonis Law Office at (215) 305-8085 or at Lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com, and permanently delete this message from your system. From: Alcidonis Law Office, LLC (Philadelphia) Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 2:30 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: A good Bluetooth headset for laptop? Anyone can recommend a good bluetooth headset for my laptop please? I will be using it when I am in court. Thanks all. Rod Alcidonis Principal Attorney Alcidonis Law Office, LLC 6622 Castor Avenue 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19149 Tel: (215) 305-8085 Fax: (215) 525-0999 Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and/or its attachment(s) is being sent by an attorney and may contain privileged and confidential information and may be protected by attorney client and work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized and/or permitted to retain, disseminate, read, or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Alcidonis Law Office at (215) 305-8085 or at Lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com, and permanently delete this message from your system. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Jan 10 17:39:56 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:39:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Message-ID: <04848B811AF04C29BA31AB5E56E58BC7@none8a46117901> * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausa-eausa2.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Mon Jan 10 18:48:12 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:48:12 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, vacancy announcement 11-WDWA-AUSA-01, January 10-January 14 Message-ID: Here is the text of the announcement Ross posted earlier today. Link: http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausa-eausa2.htm Text: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Western District of Washington Seattle, Washington Vacancy Announcement: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 January 10, 2011 - January 14, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Washington. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. WDWA has an authorized strength of approximately 68 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The USAO's main office is in Seattle, Washington, with a branch office located in Tacoma, Washington. Position Responsibilities: Serves as the Executive Assistant United States Attorney (EAUSA) reporting to the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. The EAUSA will work closely with the United States Attorney on a variety of office initiatives, will work as part of the leadership team, and may perform supervisory duties. Other responsibilities may include speaking to a variety of audiences on matters relating to the office, and working with other components in the Department of Justice or with the Federal Courts on issues affecting the office. In addition, the EAUSA may be given primary responsibility for cases in either the Civil or Criminal Divisions. Required Qualifications: The applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years post-J.D. litigation experience. The candidate must also possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Appointment is subject to FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, reference and drug use inquiries. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicant must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Thus, the ideal candidate has a positive history of working collaboratively both with colleagues, and with various interested parties. These would include community groups, victims, witnesses, client entities, courts, bar associations and law enforcement entities. The ideal candidate has significant trial experience in complex cases, including trial experience in both civil and criminal law. Travel: Travel on occasion throughout the Western District of Washington may be required. Duty related travel outside the District may also be required. Travel is also required for training at the Department of Justice's National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay with locality is $123,439-155,400. Location: Seattle, Washington Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011. Interested persons may send a cover letter and detailed resume to: Annette L. Hayes, First Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Washington 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220 Seattle, WA 98101-1271 No telephone calls please. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 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It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). * * * The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. From cathrynisfinally at verizon.net Mon Jan 10 19:25:20 2011 From: cathrynisfinally at verizon.net (Cathryn Bonnette) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:25:20 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting In-Reply-To: <04848B811AF04C29BA31AB5E56E58BC7@none8a46117901> References: <04848B811AF04C29BA31AB5E56E58BC7@none8a46117901> Message-ID: <47533F0706D24BDBA7595A962DEB10C1@14bd0130080a469> I tried to access this link multiple ways, unsuccessfully. Is it on usajobs, or do you have a vacancy number etc. to look it up? Thanks CB -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 12:40 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011. 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Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 332 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: From jorgeapaez at mac.com Tue Jan 11 01:22:21 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:22:21 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services Message-ID: Hi. Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for incorporation? I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jorge From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 11 12:41:02 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:41:02 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Message-ID: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?   From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue Jan 11 12:55:19 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:55:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers. This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings. Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak. Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product. When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?   _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 11 13:12:04 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:12:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thank you. I personally agree with you.   The phone is a great device.  I will let them know of these suggestions.  For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers.  This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings.  Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak.  Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product.  When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?         _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com From steve.jacobson at visi.com Tue Jan 11 13:33:33 2011 From: steve.jacobson at visi.com (Steve Jacobson) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:33:33 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Can you determine if the phone is working at all? That is, does it make any sounds, can you dial anyone and such? Do you know how to turn VoiceOver on when the phone is new? If so, I would find out from Tech support or check the manual to see how to reset the phone. As I recall, you can't remove the battery from an I Phone, is that right? Obviously, removing the battery and reinstalling it is another way to do a reset on many phones. If you can reset the phone, then it is worth trying that in case the phone is suffering some sort of software glitch, but it may come up with VoiceOver off so you need to know how to turn it back on. I am also assuming you have tried all of the obvious things like checking your volume, seeing if it works with a headphone and such, and making sure it has a charge. I know from experience that these kinds of things are frustrating, but there are just no shortcuts sometimes. You may have to find someone who can look at the phone or visit the apple store. You could see if you are closer to an AT&T store in case someone there can help. Best regards, Steve Jacobson . , On Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:41:02 -0800 (PST), William ODonnell wrote: >I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list. I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, >-Will- >Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? > > >_______________________________________________ >blindlaw mailing list >blindlaw at nfbnet.org >http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/steve.jacobson%40visi.com From mworkman.lists at gmail.com Tue Jan 11 15:10:18 2011 From: mworkman.lists at gmail.com (Marc Workman) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:10:18 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3973510E0BFB4CDCBA8B3EC983BFCC85@MarcPC> There are a few things to try. 1. It might just be that the volume is turned down. What I do is flick left and right while turning up the volume. Of course, he may not know if the phone is locked, so he'll want to perform this action a few times while pressing the lock button in between tries. 2. Rapidly press the lock button down about eight times, then wait about 30 seconds. This performs a soft reset. 3. Hold the home and lock buttons down together for about eight seconds, then wait a couple of minutes. This performs a hard reset. No data is lost, but if voiceover was originally on, then it will come back on. 4. Plug the phone into the computer, bring up iTunes if it doesn't come up automatically, wait for the phone to show up under devices, find the summary tab, which is the first tab, then look for something like configure universal access button. If voiceover is already turned on, I would turn it off, and then wait a bit and turn it back on. Other tests I would do are: 1, call the phone, this will let him know that the battery hasn't simply run out, 2, Three finger double tap, which mutes and unmutes speach, and 3, tripple press of the home button which turns voiceover on and off. HTH Marc ----- Original Message ----- From: "William ODonnell" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you. The phone is a great device. I will let them know of these suggestions. For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers. This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings. Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak. Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product. When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list. I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mworkman.lists%40gmail.com From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue Jan 11 15:28:48 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:28:48 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3429D590F8054DA8AFDBACCF3942777E@DHRL6TC1> Its under the first option button, although I don't remember what its called. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:12 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you.   The phone is a great device.  I will let them know of these suggestions.  For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers.  This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings.  Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak.  Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product.  When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?         _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1% 40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 11 15:29:42 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:29:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <3973510E0BFB4CDCBA8B3EC983BFCC85@MarcPC> Message-ID: <453792.77604.qm@web30908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thank you all for the helpful information.  We figured it out since it ended up being a settings issue so the recet functions worked so, that's what she said when she called.  --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Marc Workman wrote: From: Marc Workman Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 10:10 AM There are a few things to try. 1. It might just be that the volume is turned down.  What I do is flick left and right while turning up the volume.  Of course, he may not know if the phone is locked, so he'll want to perform this action a few times while pressing the lock button in between tries. 2. Rapidly press the lock button down about eight times, then wait about 30 seconds.  This performs a soft reset. 3. Hold the home and lock buttons down together for about eight seconds, then wait a couple of minutes.  This performs a hard reset.  No data is lost, but if voiceover was originally on, then it will come back on. 4. Plug the phone into the computer, bring up iTunes if it doesn't come up automatically, wait for the phone to show up under devices, find the summary tab, which is the first tab, then look for something like configure universal access button.  If voiceover is already turned on, I would turn it off, and then wait a bit and turn it back on. Other tests I would do are: 1, call the phone, this will let him know that the battery hasn't simply run out, 2, Three finger double tap, which mutes and unmutes speach, and 3, tripple press of the home button which turns voiceover on and off. HTH Marc ----- Original Message ----- From: "William ODonnell" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you. The phone is a great device. I will let them know of these suggestions. For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers. This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings. Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak. Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product. When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list. I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mworkman.lists%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 11 16:06:39 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:06:39 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Message-ID: <595E064B70B647DEBAFDEF9265F0E1B8@none8a46117901> * _VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION LAW AND POLICY SECTION - ASSISTANT SECTION CHIEF GS-15 OPEN: JANUARY 10, 2011 CLOSE: JANUARY 24, 2011 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ENRD-11-001-EXC Applications must be received by Monday January 24, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/enrd-11-001-exc.htm ]_ "Honesty is always the best policy" So, the next time your wife asks you if her new outfit makes her look fat you answer... Author: Deceased Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From bjsexton at comcast.net Tue Jan 11 16:45:40 2011 From: bjsexton at comcast.net (Sexton, Bruce) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:45:40 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> I have used legalzoom and was very pleased with the results. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:22 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] legal services Hi. Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for incorporation? I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jorge _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/bjsexton%40comcast .net From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Tue Jan 11 17:34:29 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:34:29 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> References: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> Message-ID: <49D78AB9FFAD41D5BB5C2638DC3E1C99@RThomas> Try doing it yourself; it is not that difficult. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmnattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, EFF. 6/1/2010: RTHOMAS at EMPLMNTATTORNEY.COM -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton, Bruce Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:46 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] legal services I have used legalzoom and was very pleased with the results. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:22 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] legal services Hi. Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for incorporation? I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jorge _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/bjsexton%40comcast .net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmnta ttorney.com From jorgeapaez at mac.com Tue Jan 11 18:33:52 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:33:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> References: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> Message-ID: <72C70B91-5F9B-4F63-8F2A-E31918DB0EE5@mac.com> OK thanks. I heard of Legal Zoom but wanted to make sure there were no sorts of issues with it. E.G., hidden fees or such, that people had experienced. Is their service for life by the way? In orther words, do you need to register and maintain your registration yearly or will they do it for you? Is it needed in the state of New York to register and maintain the registration on a yearly basses? Thanks, Jorge On Jan 11, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Sexton, Bruce wrote: > I have used legalzoom and was very pleased with the results. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Jorge Paez > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:22 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] legal services > > Hi. > Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal > service for > incorporation? > > I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Jorge > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/bjsexton%40comcast > .net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com From mruniverse08 at gmail.com Wed Jan 12 09:07:29 2011 From: mruniverse08 at gmail.com (WB) Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:07:29 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <3429D590F8054DA8AFDBACCF3942777E@DHRL6TC1> References: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <3429D590F8054DA8AFDBACCF3942777E@DHRL6TC1> Message-ID: <012001cbb238$24fffce0$6efff6a0$@com> When I accidentally turn my voice over off...I hit the volume up key on the side and it comes back on. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:29 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Its under the first option button, although I don't remember what its called. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:12 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you.   The phone is a great device.  I will let them know of these suggestions.  For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers.  This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings.  Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak.  Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product.  When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?         _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1% 40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mruniverse08%40gma il.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Wed Jan 12 15:57:08 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. 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I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3369 - Release Date: 01/09/11 02:34:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3375 - Release Date: 01/12/11 02:38:00 From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 13 13:28:25 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:28:25 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: if you are not trained in the field it is always best to seek the advice of a lawyer or other trained professional. There are some questions about the quality of Legalzoom and other such sites. Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal 1237 P Street Fresno ca 93721 559-266-9237 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 5:22 PM Subject: [blindlaw] legal services > Hi. > Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal > service for > incorporation? > > I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Jorge > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 13 13:52:33 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:52:33 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Message-ID: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Karen Sloan January 12, 2011 The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review committee. "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making these decisions." The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is for schools to have leeway." Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual students, he said. "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation course. The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and other governance issues, he said. The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202477851996 From jsorozco at gmail.com Thu Jan 13 15:06:08 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:06:08 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> Message-ID: <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took a step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. Best, Joe "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Karen Sloan January 12, 2011 The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review committee. "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making these decisions." The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is for schools to have leeway." Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual students, he said. "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation course. The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and other governance issues, he said. The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 202477851996 _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz co%40gmail.com From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Thu Jan 13 17:35:13 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:35:13 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> Message-ID: >From the standpoint of the reasonable accommodation issues associated with the administration of the LSAT test, the NFB should urge that law schools have the flexibility to waive the test for applicants who are otherwise qualified for admission. A long time ago when I applied to law school, no one had any idea about how to administer the LSAT to a totally blind person. The three law schools to which I applied admitted me without the LSAT base don my undergraduate grades. There is no good reason why that can't happen today. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmnattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, EFF. 6/1/2010: RTHOMAS at EMPLMNTATTORNEY.COM -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:53 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Karen Sloan January 12, 2011 The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review committee. "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making these decisions." The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is for schools to have leeway." Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual students, he said. "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation course. The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and other governance issues, he said. The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202477851996 _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmnta ttorney.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 13 18:01:47 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:01:47 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Message-ID: <6652A09092F5401C88736685E324144F@none8a46117901> * VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION INDIAN RESOURCES SECTION TRIAL ATTORNEY GS-12 TO GS-15 OPEN: JANUARY 13, 2011 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 14, 2011 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: ENRD-11-002-EXC Applications must be received by Monday February 14, 2011. Ross note: I tested this link below to get you to the announcement, and it worked for me. If it works for a technological cave man like myself, it should work for you too. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/exe-off-irs-attvac.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 13 18:13:59 2011 From: goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net (Sarah Clark) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:13:59 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> Message-ID: <00db01cbb34d$a77afce0$6701a8c0@computer2> Does anyone know which law schools already have waivers from the ABA for the LSAT? Sarah ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:52 AM Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, > but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the > American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule > that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable > admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University > School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be > repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have > waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't > taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the > ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University > Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review > committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are > producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he > personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a > standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to > go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to > admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should > be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission > Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. > Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's > proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel > Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would > be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been > made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would > be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and > Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in > part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against > each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an > indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, > getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game > the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News > into account when making these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the > LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other > areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would > be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was > discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the > ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, > Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation > standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including > security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational > mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure > from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable > measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to > develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the > stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically > define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way > of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give > them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, > but the idea is for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean > for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the > president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has > advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes > of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual > students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and > outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real > concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning > outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing > measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't > create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement > that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation > course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and > security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be > encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has > interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is > not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that > interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance > standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools > require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and > decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some > clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring > decisions and other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during > its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the > ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to > register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment > session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/goldflash9%40sbcglobal.net From jorgeapaez at mac.com Thu Jan 13 20:53:45 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:53:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5A0FCCE9-AC5A-42DB-808D-BB44DBE545AE@mac.com> Hi Chuck: Can you please recommend any lawyer working in, or who knows New York state law? Thanks, Jorge On Jan 13, 2011, at 8:28 AM, ckrugman at sbcglobal.net wrote: > if you are not trained in the field it is always best to seek the advice of a lawyer or other trained professional. There are some questions about the quality of Legalzoom and other such sites. > Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal > 1237 P Street > Fresno ca 93721 > 559-266-9237 > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 5:22 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] legal services > > >> Hi. >> Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for >> incorporation? >> >> I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jorge >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Thu Jan 13 23:14:18 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:14:18 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: <054C8CD882DD4086B6C7546E7D0ADBA2@StevePC> Won't some law schools waive it? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of > the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The > problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test > working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't > exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from > any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a > law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own > exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought > it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took > a > step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I > hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. > > Best, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for > aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary > under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law > school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward > dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to > take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald > Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision > should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law > schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to > admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper > role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, > said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, > who sits on the standards review committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools > are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, > noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT > requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to > determine if someone should be able to go to law school? > Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the > ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law > School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take > the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the > committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but > council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee > during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and > premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by > the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement > would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. > Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue > to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable > way to measure applicants against each other and make > merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives > you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On > the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another > way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't > think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making > these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of > discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its > recommendations in several other areas, including so-called > "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated > based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That > matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for > presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and > Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council > must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, > including security of position and tenure for faculty and law > school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their > educational mission and learning goals for graduating > students-a significant departure from the existing standards, > which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar > passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop > assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are > attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal > does not specifically define what those goals should be or how > they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very > different way of evaluating schools by assessing student > learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," > Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is > for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the > associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University > School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education > Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more > detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual > students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on > individual students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define > mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association > "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, > we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from > the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the > new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing > requirement that all students take at least one externship, > clinic or simulation course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to > tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that > tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden > said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation > standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although > many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school > governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new > standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to > participate in governance and decision-making. This would help > to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and > other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and > other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these > proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those > proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and > groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of > time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 > 202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz > co%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY VIRGIN ISLANDS Applications should be postmarked no later than Friday, January 28, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausavacusaovistt011311.htm UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS GS 12-15 These positions are open until filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/attvacanment.htm "When you are down and out something always turns up - and it's usually the noses of your friends." - - - Orson Welles Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Tue Jan 18 13:01:55 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:01:55 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: there are also some law schools although not in one of the top tiers that do not require any pre-admission exam for applicants. Students from these schools effectively pass the bar exams after receiving law degrees. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of > the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The > problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test > working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't > exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from > any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a > law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own > exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought > it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took > a > step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I > hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. > > Best, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for > aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary > under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law > school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward > dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to > take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald > Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision > should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law > schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to > admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper > role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, > said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, > who sits on the standards review committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools > are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, > noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT > requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to > determine if someone should be able to go to law school? > Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the > ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law > School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take > the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the > committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but > council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee > during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and > premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by > the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement > would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. > Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue > to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable > way to measure applicants against each other and make > merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives > you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On > the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another > way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't > think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making > these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of > discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its > recommendations in several other areas, including so-called > "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated > based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That > matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for > presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and > Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council > must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, > including security of position and tenure for faculty and law > school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their > educational mission and learning goals for graduating > students-a significant departure from the existing standards, > which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar > passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop > assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are > attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal > does not specifically define what those goals should be or how > they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very > different way of evaluating schools by assessing student > learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," > Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is > for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the > associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University > School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education > Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more > detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual > students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on > individual students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define > mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association > "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, > we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from > the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the > new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing > requirement that all students take at least one externship, > clinic or simulation course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to > tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that > tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden > said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation > standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although > many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school > governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new > standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to > participate in governance and decision-making. This would help > to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and > other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and > other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these > proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those > proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and > groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of > time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 > 202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz > co%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 18 14:22:51 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:22:51 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney posting - Virginia Message-ID: * SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR (EEO) EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW (Falls Church, VA) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EOIR-11-0075 (1) POSITION Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5 pm EST on the closing date February 4, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/eoir-11-0075.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Jan 18 17:32:49 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:32:49 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney - Advisor (General) , 3 Vacancies, Ft Lewis, WA, GS-13, Closes 2-05-11 Message-ID: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=95207816&JobTitle=Attorney+-+Advisor+(General)&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=25&occ=4466&qt=default&vw=b&re=0&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&pg=1&where=Seattle%2c+WA&rad=50&AVSDM=2011-01-12+13%3a49%3a00#duties [cid:image001.gif at 01CBB6EB.A2A0AD40] Job Title: Attorney - Advisor (General) Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Installation Management Command Job Announcement Number: WTEU10L691777 SALARY RANGE: $87,306.00 - $113,496.00 /year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 to Thursday, February 03, 2011 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-13/13 POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time DUTY LOCATIONS: 3 vacancies - WA - Fort Lewis WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. Organization(s): U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Legal Assistance Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 About the Position: Incumbent will report to the Chief, Legal Assistance Division * Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located in the southern Puget Sound Region of Western Washington State. While the installation is less than an hour from Seattle and SeaTac International Airport, the alpine playgrounds of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains are within an easy drive as are Pacific Ocean beaches. Nearby Tacoma, a city of over 200,000, is undergoing a revitalization of its downtown to include a four-year branch of the University of Washington. Local housing in close proximity to the base is readily available. Who May Apply: Click here for more information. * All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. KEY REQUIREMENTS: * U.S. Citizen Back to top Duties Additional Duty Location Info: 3 vacancies - WA - Fort Lewis Serves as an Attorney-Advisor and legal expert in the Legal Assistance Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Provides professional legal advice and representation to eligible beneficiaries, including active duty and retired personnel, family members, and authorized civilian personnel in matters relating to: real property, family law, estate planning, military and civilian administrative issues, consumer affairs, and other service related federal and state laws. Prepares documents, provides legal advice, and ensures readiness during pre and post deployment Soldier processing. Conducts legal research, drafts correspondence, negotiates, and performs in-court representation on behalf of clients as authorized by the Staff Judge Advocate. Directs, develops, and assigns goals related to all legal assistance functions. Assigns work to subordinates and delegates authority as appropriate. Duties also include teaching classes and the preparation of preventative law materials. Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule * Applicants are requested to submit the documents listed in the Attorney (OTJAG) Application Procedures. (If you are viewing the announcement on USAJOBS, please read the "Qualifications & Evaluations" tab, click on the "How to Apply" tab and just below "How to Apply" you will see "here" underlined. Click on the "here" and the Attorney (OTJAG) Application Procedures will pop up on a separate screen. If you are viewing the announcement from CPOL, please read the "Qualifications" section, click on the "How to Apply" link at the bottom of the announcement and the Attorney (OTJAG) Application Procedures will pop up on a separate screen.) Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. (1) Knowledge of Family Law; (2) Knowledge of Estate Planning; (3) Demonstrated Advocacy Skills; (4) Skill in Preparation of Written Legal Materials. < NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE:There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veterans preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions.> Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.) TIME IN GRADE: Applicants currently employed as an attorney by the federal government must have completed one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. * Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. * The minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. * Education: An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). * Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. * Experience: Applicant must have two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience. Other Requirements: Click here for more information. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * Personnel security investigation required. * Must file annual financial statement. * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. * You must include the announcement number on your application. * You may claim Military Spouse Preference. * Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Back to top Benefits and Other Info BENEFITS: The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: * Comprehensive health and life insurance * Competitive salaries * Generous retirement programs * Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time * Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules * Paid employment related training and education * Possible student loan repayment * Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable * Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. OTHER INFORMATION: Click here for more information. * To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. * The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) * Special Note to NSPS Applicants: If you apply for and accept a GS position, your GS pay will be set differently than if you transition out of NSPS with your organization. If you apply for and accept a position and your pay cannot be set within the GS grade range, you will not be eligible for pay retention. Be sure to refer to the NSPS web site ( http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/nsps/docs-repeal/NSPS_Empl_Transition_Bulletin_031510.pdf ) for more details on how this might affect your specific situation. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 5 percent. Back to top How To Apply HOW TO APPLY: Click here for more information. * Resume must be postmarked by the closing date and received in the CPOC within 10 days. * Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. * You may send your resume via surface mail to: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, ATTN: PECH-WER-T; Darlene Workman, Room 143, P.O.Box 339500 MS# 37, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. 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Name: image002.gif Type: image/gif Size: 106 bytes Desc: image002.gif URL: From garymelc at msn.com Tue Jan 18 21:30:01 2011 From: garymelc at msn.com (gary melconian) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:30:01 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: Hello chuck,, can you tell me which one of those non tear law school that you can apply to that does not have a pre admissions and you can get a law degree an then pass the bar exam. I have a mbA, and looking at that as enhancement to my practice but I don't want to go through the process of wasting my time preparing for LSat when I have no plans to make use of my law degree to practice law but other parts of law which my practice will eventually be needing to utilize and that is where i se a law degree being useful in my case. I would appreciate your feedback on this one. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5:02 AM To: jsorozco at gmail.com; NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional there are also some law schools although not in one of the top tiers that do not require any pre-admission exam for applicants. Students from these schools effectively pass the bar exams after receiving law degrees. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of > the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The > problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test > working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't > exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from > any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a > law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own > exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought > it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took > a > step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I > hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. > > Best, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for > aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary > under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law > school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward > dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to > take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald > Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision > should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law > schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to > admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper > role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, > said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, > who sits on the standards review committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools > are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, > noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT > requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to > determine if someone should be able to go to law school? > Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the > ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law > School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take > the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the > committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but > council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee > during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and > premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by > the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement > would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. > Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue > to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable > way to measure applicants against each other and make > merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives > you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On > the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another > way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't > think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making > these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of > discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its > recommendations in several other areas, including so-called > "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated > based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That > matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for > presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and > Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council > must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, > including security of position and tenure for faculty and law > school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their > educational mission and learning goals for graduating > students-a significant departure from the existing standards, > which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar > passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop > assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are > attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal > does not specifically define what those goals should be or how > they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very > different way of evaluating schools by assessing student > learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," > Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is > for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the > associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University > School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education > Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more > detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual > students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on > individual students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define > mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association > "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, > we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from > the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the > new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing > requirement that all students take at least one externship, > clinic or simulation course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to > tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that > tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden > said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation > standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although > many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school > governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new > standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to > participate in governance and decision-making. This would help > to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and > other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and > other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these > proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those > proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and > groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of > time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 > 202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz > co%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/garymelc%40msn.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 18 22:56:44 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:56:44 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Field of law question Message-ID: Is anyone on the list involved in alternative energy law? By this I mean either in wind turbines, solar panels, tidal generation or the like. Whether in private practice or in governmental law or regulatory matters, either or both would be a most welcome contact. I need to get some rather specific information and was hoping for an experienced firm or administrator to speak with. If so, please contact me off-list at: rumpole at roadrunner.com Thanks in advance. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Jan 19 17:24:27 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:24:27 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Message-ID: <11CA093F7C984EC883EF697A96C42A32@none8a46117901> * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI January 18, 2011 Applications must be postmarked by January 25, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-01-civ.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Wed Jan 19 17:54:07 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:54:07 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: <164186F8952B4CBA82704DC5C0E5FEA7@labarre> ----- Original Message ----- From: Blake, Lou Ann Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:58 AM Subject: 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Registration is Now Open! for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. 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Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Wed Jan 19 22:49:25 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:49:25 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: <5A0FCCE9-AC5A-42DB-808D-BB44DBE545AE@mac.com> References: <5A0FCCE9-AC5A-42DB-808D-BB44DBE545AE@mac.com> Message-ID: <8A03125872B64C9C8BCA2C8D19F9B48D@spike> try contacting your county bar association as they may havae a lawyer referral program. In many locales the local bar association will refer you to a lawyer and you can have a consultation (usually 30 minutes) for a nomianl fee. If the lawyer and you come to terms you then negotiate with hm cxdirectly. There also may be lawyers on this list practicing in New York state. As I am in California I have no knowledge of specific laws in New York. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] legal services > Hi Chuck: > Can you please recommend any lawyer working in, or who knows New York > state law? > > Thanks, > Jorge > > > On Jan 13, 2011, at 8:28 AM, ckrugman at sbcglobal.net wrote: > >> if you are not trained in the field it is always best to seek the advice >> of a lawyer or other trained professional. There are some questions about >> the quality of Legalzoom and other such sites. >> Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal >> 1237 P Street >> Fresno ca 93721 >> 559-266-9237 >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" >> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" >> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 5:22 PM >> Subject: [blindlaw] legal services >> >> >>> Hi. >>> Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy >>> legal service for >>> incorporation? >>> >>> I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? >>> >>> Any suggestions? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jorge >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From randolphc at kbti.org Thu Jan 20 00:17:07 2011 From: randolphc at kbti.org (randolphc@kbti.org Cabral) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:17:07 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT May Become Optional Message-ID: <44bbf008$4e8ec798$6904282a$@com> Recently there was a string concerning the possibility of the LSAT becoming optional. A young man who used to work for me that our Institute continues to support is currently attending law school in Arkansas. Earlier today I spoke with him and asked him if he had any knowledge of the LSAT possibly becoming optional, he stated that he had not seen anything regarding that, but, that he would like to learn anything he could about it. I realize this thread has likely moved on, but, is there someplace I could direct him to learn more about it? I would appreciate any suggestions or direction. Sincerely, Randolph Cabral, President Kansas Braille Transcription Institute P.O. Box 48091 Wichita, Kansas 67201-8091 316-265-9692 (Office) 9:00 AM - 5:00CST 316-265-0184 (Fax) randolphc at kbti.org www.kbti.org "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -- Helen Keller From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 20 13:16:37 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:16:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 2 U.S. Attorney Postings Message-ID: <906B0C9C7A5745878A0F1571165DF6BD@none8a46117901> * ATTORNEY-ADVISER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, D.C. Application Deadline is February 4, 2011 http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/vacannoarm1-19-2011.htm * ASSISTANT CHIEF (GS-905-15) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION NATIONAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION Applications must be received no later than February 2, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/e11-01-O05nceskj.htm "You are in love when you would die for someone, and probably would die without them." ---- Unknown Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Jan 21 14:44:03 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:44:03 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Postings Message-ID: <3053F2BBDE604686A253B8EBBADF42A3@none8a46117901> * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY To receive consideration for this vacancy, resumes must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 27, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdky-01-ausa-crim.htm Definition for the day: "Disambiguate": A remarkably unclear way to say "clarify." But it sure sounds impressive, doesn't it? Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Jan 21 19:12:52 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:12:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney job posting Message-ID: <3BA12ECE53FE4EA3ADAE668AFC48362A@none8a46117901> * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-SC-AUSA-03 Applications must be received by 4:59 p.m. eastern time on November 12, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa2011columbia-sc.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sun Jan 23 20:53:48 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:53:48 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: <872918F528DA40B3B2D6DA22CF1DA11C@spike> The one that I know of immediately is an on line school called Northwestern California University of Law in Sacramento. If you are in California and enroll in it you would have to take and pass the "baby bar exam" after completion of your first year to continue. I know of this one because while attending a conference a while back I met someone who was getting his degree from them. A sighted friend and I went and met with their staff a few months ago I met with their I T person who told me that they currently have a few blind students attending on line. The school has been in existence since about 1982 as I recall. Their web site is nwculaw.edu. There is also a school in Los Angeles that very concerned with reaching out to underserved ethnic and racial minorities and I will try to find the name of it later. The State Bar of California web site has a listing of all law schools in California including nontraditional schools that are registered. Feel free to contact me if you need more info. Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal 1237 p Street Fresno ca 93721 559-266-9237 ----- Original Message ----- From: "gary melconian" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Hello chuck,, can you tell me which one of those non tear law school > that you can apply to that does not have a pre admissions and you can get > a > law degree an then pass the bar exam. I have a mbA, and looking at that as > enhancement to my practice but I don't want to go through the process of > wasting my time preparing for LSat when I have no plans to make use of my > law degree to practice law but other parts of law which my practice will > eventually be needing to utilize and that is where i se a law degree > being useful in my case. I would appreciate your feedback on this one. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5:02 AM > To: jsorozco at gmail.com; NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > there are also some law schools although not in one of the top tiers that > do > > not require any pre-admission exam for applicants. Students from these > schools effectively pass the bar exams after receiving law degrees. > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Orozco" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:06 AM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > >> This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value >> of >> the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The >> problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test >> working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't >> exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from >> any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's >> a >> law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own >> exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I >> thought >> it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took >> a >> step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. >> I >> hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think >> about. >> >> Best, >> >> Joe >> >> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their >> sleeves, >> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org >> [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net >> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional >> >> ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional >> Karen Sloan >> January 12, 2011 >> >> >> The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for >> aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary >> under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law >> school accreditation standards. >> >> The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward >> dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to >> take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald >> Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. >> >> "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision >> should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law >> schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to >> admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. >> >> Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper >> role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, >> said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, >> who sits on the standards review committee. >> >> "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools >> are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, >> noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT >> requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to >> determine if someone should be able to go to law school? >> Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." >> >> Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the >> ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law >> School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. >> >> "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take >> the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" >> >> The admission council has not taken a position on the >> committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but >> council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee >> during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and >> premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by >> the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement >> would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. >> Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue >> to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable >> way to measure applicants against each other and make >> merit-based financial aid decisions. >> >> "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives >> you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On >> the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another >> way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't >> think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making >> these decisions." >> >> The committee is still in the relatively early stages of >> discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its >> recommendations in several other areas, including so-called >> "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated >> based on what students learn rather than input measures, such >> as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That >> matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. >> >> The learning outcomes standards should be ready for >> presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and >> Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council >> must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. >> >> The committee is still debating other controversial topics, >> including security of position and tenure for faculty and law >> school governance. >> >> The draft standards would require law schools to define their >> educational mission and learning goals for graduating >> students-a significant departure from the existing standards, >> which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar >> passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop >> assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to >> students." The schools would assess whether students are >> attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal >> does not specifically define what those goals should be or how >> they should be measured. >> >> "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very >> different way of evaluating schools by assessing student >> learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," >> Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is >> for schools to have leeway." >> >> Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the >> associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University >> School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education >> Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more >> detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual >> students. The committee draft places more focus on the >> effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on >> individual students, he said. >> >> "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define >> mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association >> "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, >> we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." >> >> Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from >> the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the >> new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. >> >> One change the association supports is beefing up the existing >> requirement that all students take at least one externship, >> clinic or simulation course. >> >> The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to >> tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that >> tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden >> said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation >> standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although >> many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. >> >> The committee is struggling with changes to law school >> governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new >> standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to >> participate in governance and decision-making. This would help >> to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and >> other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and >> other governance issues, he said. >> >> The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these >> proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those >> proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and >> groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of >> time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. >> >> Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. >> >> >> http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 >> 202477851996 >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >> info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz >> co%40gmail.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/garymelc%40msn.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Jan 25 23:37:20 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:37:20 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: employment attorney opening at TN P&A Message-ID: From: CMPDL's Disability Discussion Docket (3D) [mailto:CMPDL-3D at MAIL.ABANET.ORG] On Behalf Of Phelan, William Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:47 AM To: CMPDL-3D at MAIL.ABANET.ORG Subject: FW: employment attorney opening at TN P&A ***** Please NOTE: ABA list addresses are changing from CMPDL-3D at mail.abanet.org to CMPDL-3D at mail.americanbar.org. 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Thanks, Jorge From jimi-law at dc.rr.com Sat Jan 29 23:35:02 2011 From: jimi-law at dc.rr.com (James Weisberg) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:35:02 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] incorporating In-Reply-To: <93A8D55F-EB5D-4F07-9429-55EFCB3BD1F4@mac.com> References: <93A8D55F-EB5D-4F07-9429-55EFCB3BD1F4@mac.com> Message-ID: Depends on the state statute. Easy solution, call the secretary of state and ask them! -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 2:25 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] incorporating Hi. Just had a quick question. I finally filled out the forms I needed to incorporate my business. My question is this: In the form, there are two areas, one that says "organizer" and "filed by." Since I'm under 18, can I put my name down in "organizer" and my father down as the "filed by" name? Or do both of these fields need to have my father's name on them? Thanks, Jorge _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jimi-law%40dc.rr.c om From jimi-law at dc.rr.com Sat Jan 29 23:56:38 2011 From: jimi-law at dc.rr.com (James Weisberg) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:56:38 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] incorporation Message-ID: I should have mentioned the only issue is probably your age as the same person can no doubt be the organizer and filer. James W. Weisberg, Esq. Law Office of J. William Weisberg 299 South Patencio Road, Ste. 3 Palm Springs, California 92262 V: 760-832-6804 F: 888-841-1924 E-Mail: jimi-law at dc.rr.com Admitted in Wisconsin, Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Federal District Court for the Northern District of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Nationwide Practice Limited to Immigration Removal Defense & ADA Advocacy This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message from your system. This exchange of information does not create an attorney-client relationship nor does it constitute legal advice. The Law Office of J. 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(1) EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORY TRIAL ATTORNEY GS-905-15 ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 11-04-14001 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight February 11, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oarmsupervisorytialattInte11.htm * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM -- WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1) ASSISTANT UNITED STATES TRUSTEE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # DELA-AUST-0111 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight February 11, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oarmaustwilmingtoninte-11.htm * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM -- ORLANDO, FLORIDA (1) ASSISTANT UNITED STATES TRUSTEE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # ORL AUST 11-2122-136 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight February 11, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oarmaustorlando-2011.htm "His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." - Mae West Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Jan 3 20:52:31 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 15:52:31 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Job Postings Message-ID: * ATTORNEY ADVISOR, GS-905-14/15 OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, DC 1 POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: JP-11-044-EXC Applicants must submit, in writing or by e-mail, by Saturday, January 8, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/2010revattadvpojpogc.htm ] * DEPUTY CHIEF for LITIGATION, GS-905-15 COMPUTER CRIME AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION CRIMINAL DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC 11-CRM-CCIPS-011 If FedExed, applications must be postmarked by January 10, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-ccips-011.htm ] "God says take what you want, and pay for it" Steven King _______________________________________ Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Jan 4 00:23:10 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 18:23:10 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Job Opportunities with the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice Message-ID: From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maurer, Patricia Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 1:53 PM To: jobs at nfbnet.org Subject: [Jobs] FW: Job Opportunities with the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice ________________________________ From: Special Programs Vacancies [mailto:CRT.SpecProgVacancies at usdoj.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:00 AM To: Petrie, Diane E (CRT) Cc: Johnson, Linda (CRT) Subject: Job Opportunities with the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice The Civil Rights Division (Division) would like to thank each of you for participating in our efforts to increase outreach to lawyers interested in working for the Division. By agreeing to receive our attorney job announcements, you are helping to make sure we have the best lawyers we can find. The application period for several of our lawyer positions will be closing within the next few weeks. If you have a convenient way to remind your constituents of the looming deadline, we would very much appreciate it. The Division hopes to attract a broad and diverse pool of qualified applicants, and, to that end, encourages you to forward this information to any qualified applicants, including qualified applicants with disabilities, who may be interested in working for the Division. For your convenience, all current Division job announcements are listed below. Please also remind members of your organization that all our lawyer job announcements can always be found on the Division's website, employment opportunities page at http://www.justice.gov/crt/employment/. In addition, if you know of other organizations that might want to receive our job announcements, please let them know the process is very simple. They just need to send an email to CRT.SpecProgVacancies at usdoj.gov. There are no elaborate forms to fill out - just an email indicating that the organization wishes to receive future job listings and the e-mail address for us to contact them. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have suggestions on how we can improve our outreach efforts. Thank you. Current Civil Rights Division Job Announcements: The chart below includes the Civil Rights Division job opportunities currently available. Individuals interested in applying for these positions should comply with the applications procedures and closing dates in the vacancy announcement. Position Salary Closing Date Staff Assistant (Criminal) $51,630 - $73,917 (GS-9/10) 12/27/2010 Secretary (Office of the Assistant Attorney General) $42,209 - $54,875 (GS-7) 12/28/2010 Attorney-Advisor (Criminal Section) $123,758 - $155,500 (GS-15) 12/30/2010 Chief (Policy and Strategy Section) $123,758 - $155,500 (GS-15) 01/11/2011 Trial Attorney (Criminal Section) $105,211 - $155,500 (GS-14/15) 1/10/2011 Student Volunteers (Division-wide) n/a (volunteer) see description Individuals interested in applying for these positions should comply with the application procedures and closing dates in the vacancy announcement. The Division does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications (i.e., those not submitted in response to a particular vacancy announcement). 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If you no longer wish to receive these periodic email announcements, please respond to this email address and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Thank you. Current Department of Justice Attorney Vacancies * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA 11-GAN-AUSA-02 Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Date posted: 12-21-2010 * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA 11-GAN-AUSA-01 Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Date posted: 12-20-2010 * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Position(s) is open until filled. Date posted: 12-20-2010 * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE Position is open until 1/15/2011. Date posted: 12-16-2010 * FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX COLEMAN, FLORIDA SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR GS-905-14 This position is open until filled, but no later than December 22, 2010. Date posted: 12-15-2010 * FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS CONSOLIDATED LEGAL CENTER FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI CLC LEADER (SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR) GS-905-13/14 This position is open until filled but no later than December 22, 2010. Date posted: 12-15-2010 * FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL LABOR LAW BRANCH ATTORNEY-ADVISOR GS-905-12/13/14 This position is open until filled, but no later than December 22, 2010. Date posted: 12-15-2010 The purpose of this email is to advise potential interested persons of employment opportunities at the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of this information. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Jobs mailing list Jobs at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Jobs: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/jobs_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Jan 4 21:01:49 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:01:49 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Message-ID: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: opinion 9th circuit enyart v. ncbe 1-4-11.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 112005 bytes Desc: not available URL: From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue Jan 4 21:19:56 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:19:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <4001FEB2D0674D5FAEEDCD3D8AA262CF@DHRL6TC1> The position of the defense is absolutely rediculous. I'm prowd of this woman for chalenging the system. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 4 21:40:31 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:40:31 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 2 more u.s. attorney job postings Message-ID: <67AF1AF0D9E04EC2A44D8DE51F1CA4F1@none8a46117901> * OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY ATTORNEY ADVISOR/GS-905-12 to GS-905-15 ANNOUNCEMENT: OLP ATY 11-001 Applications must be received by January 13, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/olpaty11-001.htm ] * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-MDGA-04 This vacancy announcement will open on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and will close on Thursday, January 13, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa11-mdga-04civil.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Tue Jan 4 22:02:46 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 17:02:46 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme court? RJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. 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This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 4 23:03:25 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:03:25 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Public hearing ADA advance notice Message-ID: A public hearing on four Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs) will be held on January 10, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., PST, at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Information on how to register in advance to provide testimony [ http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/anprm_nov-jan_2010.htm ] is available. The public hearing will also be webcast live on ADA.gov [ http://www.ada.gov ]. The live webcast will be available [ http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/hearing_rebroadcast.htm#sf_hearing ] with open captions or open captions and audio description. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From jorgeapaez at mac.com Tue Jan 4 23:14:59 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:14:59 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> Message-ID: Well, if they do, I don't think they would have much success. On Jan 4, 2011, at 5:02 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote: > Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme court? RJ > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Wed Jan 5 00:09:37 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 19:09:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: Why a yoga mat? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3358 - Release Date: 01/04/11 02:34:00 From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Wed Jan 5 02:34:10 2011 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 21:34:10 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] calling all law students and prelaw students! Message-ID: <2DC26AD7FD654DCE99102ECBAC0F0BA3@Goraya> Hi everyone! I wanted to inform all of you law students or those of you who are thinking about going to law school soon to come to the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities conference at Golden Gate University in San Francisco! The conference will be from January 21st through the 23rd, Friday through Sunday. You can make reservations at nearby hotels, including the Club Quarters. You can register and get more info about the conference at www.nalswd.org and click on Conference. Info about the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities: NALSWD is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity, and non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. Our goal is to help individuals with disabilities achieve their potential by ensuring they receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they need to be successful members of the legal bar. NALSWD was founded in 2007 as an affiliate organization under the ABA Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities and is currently in the process of becoming an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We have received broad-based support from both law firms and disability organizations across the country. However, despite our strong professional backing, we are struggling to reach the many students with disabilities who attend law school. Where law students in any number of affinity groups have organizations that they can turn to in times of need, many law students with disabilities struggle to find a community of students who are like them. NALSWD was formed to facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the legal profession. visit our website at www.nalswd.org, to explore opportunities to get involved with NALSWD, join the e-mail listserv, find information about scholarships and other resources, and learn about upcoming events and career opportunities. We invite students to look at our Publications page which contains our newly launched Best Practices Guide for Law Schools and many other helpful materials. Get involved right away by completing our online registration form at http://www.nalswd.org/membershipform.php. Deepa From deannaljones at comcast.net Wed Jan 5 12:49:36 2011 From: deannaljones at comcast.net (Dee Jones) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:49:36 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <6859F0EF2B354F8AB7B9CB008A3B58CB@owner829318e0f> That is great news! I am a Vermont Law School student in the last half of year three on a four-year plan. I am about to file for accommodations with NCBE for the MPRE. I am legally blind and dyslexic so I have been watching Stephanie Enyart's case closely. Thank you Stephanie and all of her attorney's for blazing this trail in the 9th circuit! I hope if I have to take it to court the 2nd circuit feels the same way. Cheers, Deanna Jones (Dee) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:02 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3359 - Release Date: 01/04/11 14:34:00 From pattichang at att.net Wed Jan 5 13:06:32 2011 From: pattichang at att.net (Patti Gregory-Chang) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:06:32 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre> Message-ID: <82BF70A8E5E645C8B812501373A34066@D3J75Z91> Nicely done. Congrats. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level playing field applies. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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Message-ID: <55583E6F5AB645EC98A95CCA330AA0AC@none8a46117901> How can they post a "job" when it is for "no compensation"? *** * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (SERVES WITHOUT COMPENSATION) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA 11-WDVA-SAUSA-02 Position is open until filled. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11wdvasausa02ann.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Thu Jan 6 02:17:52 2011 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:17:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] blindlaw Digest, Vol 80, Issue 2 References: Message-ID: Can someone please send me the PDF document separately? I have this listserv on digest mode and so I can't access the attachments. Thank you. Deepa ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: blindlaw Digest, Vol 80, Issue 2 > Send blindlaw mailing list submissions to > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > blindlaw-owner at nfbnet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of blindlaw digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Scott C. LaBarre) > 2. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Daniel K. Beitz) > 3. 2 more u.s. attorney job postings (Ross Doerr) > 4. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (RJ Sandefur) > 5. Public hearing ADA advance notice (Ross Doerr) > 6. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Jorge Paez) > 7. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Steve P. Deeley) > 8. calling all law students and prelaw students! (Deepa Goraya) > 9. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Dee Jones) > 10. Re: Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE (Patti Gregory-Chang) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 14:01:49 -0700 > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D at labarre> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original > ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie > Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ > regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations > that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a > level playing field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may > not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this > message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This > message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: opinion 9th circuit enyart v. ncbe 1-4-11.pdf > Type: application/pdf > Size: 112005 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:19:56 -0500 > From: "Daniel K. Beitz" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <4001FEB2D0674D5FAEEDCD3D8AA262CF at DHRL6TC1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > The position of the defense is absolutely rediculous. I'm prowd of this > woman for chalenging the system. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:40:31 -0500 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] 2 more u.s. attorney job postings > Message-ID: <67AF1AF0D9E04EC2A44D8DE51F1CA4F1 at none8a46117901> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > * OFFICE OF LEGAL POLICY ATTORNEY ADVISOR/GS-905-12 to GS-905-15 > ANNOUNCEMENT: OLP ATY 11-001 Applications must be received by January 13, > 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/olpaty11-001.htm ] > * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE MIDDLE > DISTRICT OF GEORGIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-MDGA-04 This vacancy > announcement will open on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and will close on > Thursday, January 13, 2011. [ > http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa11-mdga-04civil.htm ] > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 17:02:46 -0500 > From: "RJ Sandefur" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14 at hometwxakonvzn> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme > court? > RJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:03:25 -0500 > From: "Ross Doerr" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: [blindlaw] Public hearing ADA advance notice > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > A public hearing on four Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRMs) > will be held on January 10, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., PST, at the > San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. > Information on how to register in advance to provide testimony [ > http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/anprm_nov-jan_2010.htm ] is available. > > The public hearing will also be webcast live on ADA.gov [ > http://www.ada.gov ]. The live webcast will be available [ > http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010/hearing_rebroadcast.htm#sf_hearing ] with > open captions or open captions and audio description. > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:14:59 -0500 > From: Jorge Paez > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > Well, > if they do, I don't think they would have much success. > > > On Jan 4, 2011, at 5:02 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote: > >> Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme >> court? RJ >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" >> >> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" >> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM >> Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE >> >> >> Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find >> an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original >> ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie >> Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ >> regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations >> that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a >> level playing field applies. >> Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. >> >> LaBarre Law Offices P.C. >> 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 >> Denver, Colorado 80222 >> 303 504-5979 (voice) >> 303 757-3640 (fax) >> slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) >> www.labarrelaw.com (website) >> >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and >> privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may >> not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. 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Deeley" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; Format="flowed" > > Why a yoga mat? > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. 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The conference will be from January 21st > through the 23rd, Friday through Sunday. You can make reservations at > nearby hotels, including the Club Quarters. You can register and get more > info about the conference at www.nalswd.org and click on Conference. > > Info about the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities: > > NALSWD is a coalition of law students dedicated to disability advocacy and > the achievement of equal access, inclusion, diversity, and > non-discrimination in legal education and the legal profession. Our goal > is to help individuals with disabilities achieve their potential by > ensuring they receive the accommodations and cultivate the skills they > need to be successful members of the legal bar. > > NALSWD was founded in 2007 as an affiliate organization under the ABA > Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities and is currently in the > process of becoming an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. We > have received broad-based support from both law firms and disability > organizations across the country. > > However, despite our strong professional backing, we are struggling to > reach the many students with disabilities who attend law school. Where law > students in any number of affinity groups have organizations that they can > turn to in times of need, many law students with disabilities struggle to > find a community of students who are like them. NALSWD was formed to > facilitate a sustained community for law students with disabilities to > seek support and professional advice as they navigate law school and the > legal profession. > > visit our website at www.nalswd.org, to explore opportunities to get > involved with NALSWD, join the e-mail listserv, find information about > scholarships and other resources, and learn about upcoming events and > career opportunities. We invite students to look at our Publications page > which contains our newly launched Best Practices Guide for Law Schools and > many other helpful materials. Get involved right away by completing our > online registration form at http://www.nalswd.org/membershipform.php. > > Deepa > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:49:36 -0500 > From: "Dee Jones" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <6859F0EF2B354F8AB7B9CB008A3B58CB at owner829318e0f> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > That is great news! > > I am a Vermont Law School student in the last half of year three on a > four-year plan. I am about to file for accommodations with NCBE for the > MPRE. I am legally blind and dyslexic so I have been watching Stephanie > Enyart's case closely. > > Thank you Stephanie and all of her attorney's for blazing this trail in > the > 9th circuit! I hope if I have to take it to court the 2nd circuit feels > the > same way. > > Cheers, > Deanna Jones > (Dee) > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:02 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3359 - Release Date: 01/04/11 > 14:34:00 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 07:06:32 -0600 > From: "Patti Gregory-Chang" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > Message-ID: <82BF70A8E5E645C8B812501373A34066 at D3J75Z91> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Nicely done. Congrats. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 3:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an > accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original ruling > that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie Enyart. > Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ regulation > requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations that best > insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a level > playing > field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged > information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, > copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in > error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, > and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any > attachments > are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40att.net >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > > End of blindlaw Digest, Vol 80, Issue 2 > *************************************** From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 6 11:55:28 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 03:55:28 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE In-Reply-To: References: <765DD0AC92834A0F9CC8971B6C242E2D@labarre><75948E7AB68144F9ADA9437089A4BF14@hometwxakonvzn> Message-ID: I would very surprised if the Supreme Court would decide to hear it. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE Well, if they do, I don't think they would have much success. On Jan 4, 2011, at 5:02 PM, RJ Sandefur wrote: > Do you think these Falks will appeal this disision to the U.S supreme > court? RJ > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" > > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 4:01 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Great Opinion in Enyart v. NCBE > > > Friends, we secured a wonderful victory in the Enyart case. Please find > an accessible pdf attached. The Panel upheld Judge Breyer's original > ruling that NCBE must provide the requested accommodations of Stephanie > Enyart. Additionally, the 9th Circuit made it clear that the DOJ > regulation requiring that test administraters provide the accommodations > that best insure that a person with a disability to take the exam on a > level playing field applies. > Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. > > LaBarre Law Offices P.C. > 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 > Denver, Colorado 80222 > 303 504-5979 (voice) > 303 757-3640 (fax) > slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) > www.labarrelaw.com (website) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and > privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may > not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this > message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or > slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This > message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic > Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 6 21:11:17 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:11:17 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney postings in Washington DC and Seattle Message-ID: <0B77C64192F14705AB9B6FE303DAC41D@none8a46117901> * GENERAL ATTORNEY, GS 12/13/14/15 OFFICE OF INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE (OIC) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, DC Submissions must be received by January 21, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oicattypost2011.htm ] * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 Applications will be accepted through January 12, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausaeausa.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 6 22:15:45 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:15:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney posting Message-ID: <7472A4600BB94B118CFA8367920A63FF@none8a46117901> * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNCOMPENSATED UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT All cover letters and resumes must be received by January 21, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/uncompsausavac-mortfraud.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From milicatrpevska at aol.com Fri Jan 7 13:54:19 2011 From: milicatrpevska at aol.com (Milica Trpevska) Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:54:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects Message-ID: <8CD7C89841B4D99-14A8-B65F@webmail-d054.sysops.aol.com> Dear all I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. Sincerely, Milica Trpevska From tom at tomladis.com Fri Jan 7 15:28:30 2011 From: tom at tomladis.com (Tom Ladis) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:28:30 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects References: <8CD7C89841B4D99-14A8-B65F@webmail-d054.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <221A629DEFC745558775100B21E1AD4A@TMLDELLLAPTOP1> Congratulations! I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit. The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand. Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" To: Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > Dear all > > I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I > had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was > involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am > aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would > kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in > a law school in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of > the low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for > most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other > applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to > other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers > dealt with the test in the past. > > I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in > advance for your time and understanding. > > Sincerely, Milica Trpevska > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com > From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Fri Jan 7 16:27:51 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 08:27:51 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects In-Reply-To: <221A629DEFC745558775100B21E1AD4A@TMLDELLLAPTOP1> Message-ID: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My advice to all: I write the following sentence in all capital letters.  NEVER NEVER NEVER USE KAPLANTESTPREPORATIONAND ADMISSIONS FOR ANY REASON!!  I took the GRE twice and only scored higher the second time since a dedicated friend helped teach me the Kaplan course over a 6 Month period.  Never waist money on a greedy selfish corporation like Kaplan for any test preparation of any kind.  Just a word to the wise. --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Tom Ladis wrote: From: Tom Ladis Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:28 AM Congratulations!  I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit.  The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand.  Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" To: Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > Dear all > > I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school  in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the  low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. > > I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. > > Sincerely, Milica Trpevska > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com From taiablas at gmail.com Fri Jan 7 16:52:14 2011 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:52:14 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects In-Reply-To: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <65AC4173-BBE7-4C9A-A6A1-536563815B6C@gmail.com> I had an excellent test prep experience with Powerscore. They provided all materials in accessible electronic format and my score improved significantly after working with a powerscore tutor. Tai Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:27 AM, William ODonnell wrote: > My advice to all: > I write the following sentence in all capital letters. NEVER NEVER NEVER USE KAPLANTESTPREPORATIONAND ADMISSIONS FOR ANY REASON!! I took the GRE twice and only scored higher the second time since a dedicated friend helped teach me the Kaplan course over a 6 Month period. Never waist money on a greedy selfish corporation like Kaplan for any test preparation of any kind. Just a word to the wise. > --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Tom Ladis wrote: > > > From: Tom Ladis > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:28 AM > > > Congratulations! I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit. The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. > > The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. > > I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand. Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. > > How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? > > Tom > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" > To: > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM > Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > > >> Dear all >> >> I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. >> >> I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. >> >> Sincerely, Milica Trpevska >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com >> > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/taiablas%40gmail.com From jimi-law at dc.rr.com Fri Jan 7 17:26:24 2011 From: jimi-law at dc.rr.com (James Weisberg) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:26:24 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] lsat December score and prospects In-Reply-To: <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <221A629DEFC745558775100B21E1AD4A@TMLDELLLAPTOP1> <89435.92091.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <89997BB6BBC3430BA1CB85FD5044CC5D@Blind> Agreed!! I blew off Kaplan after the first week when it was apparent they were all about the money and not accommodating any particular student. Stay away from Kaplan!!!! -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 8:28 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects My advice to all: I write the following sentence in all capital letters.  NEVER NEVER NEVER USE KAPLANTESTPREPORATIONAND ADMISSIONS FOR ANY REASON!!  I took the GRE twice and only scored higher the second time since a dedicated friend helped teach me the Kaplan course over a 6 Month period.  Never waist money on a greedy selfish corporation like Kaplan for any test preparation of any kind.  Just a word to the wise. --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Tom Ladis wrote: From: Tom Ladis Subject: Re: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 10:28 AM Congratulations!  I took the June test and scored one hundred thirty nine. Most of the points were lost on the logic games section, and I have been talking with an attorney through The Lighthouse in Chicago about approaching LSAC regarding leveling the test out a bit.  The most that I have ever scored on the logic games section is six correct by guessing "B" on all questions, and I scored four points using the same method on the June test. The struggle with Kaplan Test Prep because they did not accommodate me and then with LSAC about the logic games section and their refusing my suggestions to help me take notes was quite a challenge. I have not yet applied to any law schools and will explain that I was not accommodated correctly and hope that they understand.  Meanwhile, I am working with a law firm and Kaplan to get their class accommodated and will take the class and test again once that is resolved. How many questions did you score correctly on the Logic Games section? Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Milica Trpevska" To: Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [blindlaw] lsat december score and prospects > Dear all > > I just got my december lsat score - 145 - and I am visibly disappointed. I had a 3.85 cumulative GPA at the American University in Bulgaria and was involved in many extracurricular activities while in college. Though I am aware that most of you are not law school admission experts, I would kindly ask you to let me know what are my chances to get a scholarship in a law school  in the U.S. I know that my chances are quite slim because of the  low score (145) but I don't know if low scores are rather typical for most blind test takers. After all, I will be compared to the other applicants to the law schools and, most probably, will be compared to other blind applicants so I would like to know how well blind test takers dealt with the test in the past. > > I hope someone will be able to answer my question and I thank you in advance for your time and understanding. > > Sincerely, Milica Trpevska > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tom%40tomladis.com > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1% 40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jimi-law%40dc.rr.c om From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Fri Jan 7 23:23:49 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:23:49 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: ERC Hiring Deputy Director Message-ID: From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maurer, Patricia Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 12:40 PM To: jobs at nfbnet.org Subject: [Jobs] FW: ERC Hiring Deputy Director ________________________________ From: Robyn Powell [mailto:RPowell at equalrightscenter.org] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 3:17 PM Subject: ERC Hiring Deputy Director Please circulate. Thanks!! Deputy Director The Equal Rights Center (ERC) is a national non-profit civil rights organization based in Washington, D.C. With members located in 33 states and the District of Columbia, the ERC works nationally, both alone and in collaboration with other organizations, to promote equal opportunity in housing, employment, disability rights, immigrant rights, and access to public accommodations and government services. The ERC employs a variety of tools in advancing civil rights, including education and outreach, training, counseling and advocacy, research, investigation and testing, and enforcement. The Equal Rights Center currently seeks a Deputy Director to help lead the organization. The Deputy Director, reporting to the Executive Director, is directly engaged in planning, implementing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the organization. Duties and Responsibilities Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director's responsibilities include: * Providing supervision and guidance for program managers and staff; * Fostering the organization's relationships with federal, state and local agencies (such as DoJ, HUD, EEOC, and local offices of human rights), and with other civil rights advocacy organizations; * Providing coordination and oversight of programmatic activities; * Participating in strategic planning and budgeting; * Participating, as requested by the Executive Director, in development * (fundraising) activities; * Acting as the organization's representative with legal counsel with respect to civil rights investigations, enforcement, and litigation matters; and * Coordinating on additional activities as requested by the Executive Director. Qualifications * A strong commitment to the principles of civil rights and equal opportunity for all; * Strong management, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to develop, implement, and supervise a wide range of activities, and to support and nurture staff personnel; and * Substantial experience in conducting, supervising, and resolving contested matters, particularly litigation. Education and Work Experience * A juris doctorate (JD) degree or civil rights-related graduate degree, and at least 5 years of non-profit management or relevant legal experience; * Experience with civil rights investigations and enforcement a plus, but not required. Salary and benefits are competitive. Application Procedure: E-mail cover letter, résumé, and references to, Melissa Fobear Manager of Administration employment at equalrightscenter.org Subject Line: Deputy Director Position Deadline: Open until filled The Equal Rights Center is an equal opportunity employer -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Jobs mailing list Jobs at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Jobs: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/jobs_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From attorney at alcidonislaw.com Mon Jan 10 15:55:16 2011 From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esquire.) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:55:16 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] A good Bluetooth headset for laptop? Message-ID: <3484D7B350A44942A01D0C213788A35F@LawOfficePC> Rod Alcidonis Principal Attorney Alcidonis Law Office, LLC 6622 Castor Avenue 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19149 Tel: (215) 305-8085 Fax: (215) 525-0999 Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and/or its attachment(s) is being sent by an attorney and may contain privileged and confidential information and may be protected by attorney client and work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized and/or permitted to retain, disseminate, read, or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Alcidonis Law Office at (215) 305-8085 or at Lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com, and permanently delete this message from your system. From: Alcidonis Law Office, LLC (Philadelphia) Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 2:30 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: A good Bluetooth headset for laptop? Anyone can recommend a good bluetooth headset for my laptop please? I will be using it when I am in court. Thanks all. Rod Alcidonis Principal Attorney Alcidonis Law Office, LLC 6622 Castor Avenue 1st Floor Philadelphia, PA 19149 Tel: (215) 305-8085 Fax: (215) 525-0999 Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and/or its attachment(s) is being sent by an attorney and may contain privileged and confidential information and may be protected by attorney client and work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized and/or permitted to retain, disseminate, read, or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Alcidonis Law Office at (215) 305-8085 or at Lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com, and permanently delete this message from your system. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Jan 10 17:39:56 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:39:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Message-ID: <04848B811AF04C29BA31AB5E56E58BC7@none8a46117901> * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausa-eausa2.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Mon Jan 10 18:48:12 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:48:12 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, vacancy announcement 11-WDWA-AUSA-01, January 10-January 14 Message-ID: Here is the text of the announcement Ross posted earlier today. Link: http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausa-eausa2.htm Text: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Western District of Washington Seattle, Washington Vacancy Announcement: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 January 10, 2011 - January 14, 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Washington. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. WDWA has an authorized strength of approximately 68 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The USAO's main office is in Seattle, Washington, with a branch office located in Tacoma, Washington. Position Responsibilities: Serves as the Executive Assistant United States Attorney (EAUSA) reporting to the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington. The EAUSA will work closely with the United States Attorney on a variety of office initiatives, will work as part of the leadership team, and may perform supervisory duties. Other responsibilities may include speaking to a variety of audiences on matters relating to the office, and working with other components in the Department of Justice or with the Federal Courts on issues affecting the office. In addition, the EAUSA may be given primary responsibility for cases in either the Civil or Criminal Divisions. Required Qualifications: The applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years post-J.D. litigation experience. The candidate must also possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Appointment is subject to FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, reference and drug use inquiries. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred applicant must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Thus, the ideal candidate has a positive history of working collaboratively both with colleagues, and with various interested parties. These would include community groups, victims, witnesses, client entities, courts, bar associations and law enforcement entities. The ideal candidate has significant trial experience in complex cases, including trial experience in both civil and criminal law. Travel: Travel on occasion throughout the Western District of Washington may be required. Duty related travel outside the District may also be required. Travel is also required for training at the Department of Justice's National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay with locality is $123,439-155,400. Location: Seattle, Washington Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011. Interested persons may send a cover letter and detailed resume to: Annette L. Hayes, First Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Washington 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220 Seattle, WA 98101-1271 No telephone calls please. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). * * * The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. From cathrynisfinally at verizon.net Mon Jan 10 19:25:20 2011 From: cathrynisfinally at verizon.net (Cathryn Bonnette) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:25:20 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting In-Reply-To: <04848B811AF04C29BA31AB5E56E58BC7@none8a46117901> References: <04848B811AF04C29BA31AB5E56E58BC7@none8a46117901> Message-ID: <47533F0706D24BDBA7595A962DEB10C1@14bd0130080a469> I tried to access this link multiple ways, unsuccessfully. Is it on usajobs, or do you have a vacancy number etc. to look it up? Thanks CB -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 12:40 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting * EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (EAUSA) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 11-WDWA-AUSA-01 Applications will be accepted through January 14, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdwa-01-ausa-eausa2.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/cathrynisfinally%4 0verizon.net No virus found in this incoming message. 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Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 332 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: From jorgeapaez at mac.com Tue Jan 11 01:22:21 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:22:21 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services Message-ID: Hi. Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for incorporation? I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jorge From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 11 12:41:02 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:41:02 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Message-ID: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?   From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue Jan 11 12:55:19 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:55:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers. This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings. Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak. Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product. When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?   _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 11 13:12:04 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:12:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thank you. I personally agree with you.   The phone is a great device.  I will let them know of these suggestions.  For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers.  This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings.  Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak.  Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product.  When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?         _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com From steve.jacobson at visi.com Tue Jan 11 13:33:33 2011 From: steve.jacobson at visi.com (Steve Jacobson) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:33:33 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <609141.23318.qm@web30905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Can you determine if the phone is working at all? That is, does it make any sounds, can you dial anyone and such? Do you know how to turn VoiceOver on when the phone is new? If so, I would find out from Tech support or check the manual to see how to reset the phone. As I recall, you can't remove the battery from an I Phone, is that right? Obviously, removing the battery and reinstalling it is another way to do a reset on many phones. If you can reset the phone, then it is worth trying that in case the phone is suffering some sort of software glitch, but it may come up with VoiceOver off so you need to know how to turn it back on. I am also assuming you have tried all of the obvious things like checking your volume, seeing if it works with a headphone and such, and making sure it has a charge. I know from experience that these kinds of things are frustrating, but there are just no shortcuts sometimes. You may have to find someone who can look at the phone or visit the apple store. You could see if you are closer to an AT&T store in case someone there can help. Best regards, Steve Jacobson . , On Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:41:02 -0800 (PST), William ODonnell wrote: >I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list. I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, >-Will- >Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? > > >_______________________________________________ >blindlaw mailing list >blindlaw at nfbnet.org >http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/steve.jacobson%40visi.com From mworkman.lists at gmail.com Tue Jan 11 15:10:18 2011 From: mworkman.lists at gmail.com (Marc Workman) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:10:18 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3973510E0BFB4CDCBA8B3EC983BFCC85@MarcPC> There are a few things to try. 1. It might just be that the volume is turned down. What I do is flick left and right while turning up the volume. Of course, he may not know if the phone is locked, so he'll want to perform this action a few times while pressing the lock button in between tries. 2. Rapidly press the lock button down about eight times, then wait about 30 seconds. This performs a soft reset. 3. Hold the home and lock buttons down together for about eight seconds, then wait a couple of minutes. This performs a hard reset. No data is lost, but if voiceover was originally on, then it will come back on. 4. Plug the phone into the computer, bring up iTunes if it doesn't come up automatically, wait for the phone to show up under devices, find the summary tab, which is the first tab, then look for something like configure universal access button. If voiceover is already turned on, I would turn it off, and then wait a bit and turn it back on. Other tests I would do are: 1, call the phone, this will let him know that the battery hasn't simply run out, 2, Three finger double tap, which mutes and unmutes speach, and 3, tripple press of the home button which turns voiceover on and off. HTH Marc ----- Original Message ----- From: "William ODonnell" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you. The phone is a great device. I will let them know of these suggestions. For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers. This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings. Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak. Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product. When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list. I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mworkman.lists%40gmail.com From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue Jan 11 15:28:48 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:28:48 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3429D590F8054DA8AFDBACCF3942777E@DHRL6TC1> Its under the first option button, although I don't remember what its called. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:12 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you.   The phone is a great device.  I will let them know of these suggestions.  For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers.  This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings.  Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak.  Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product.  When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?         _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1% 40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 11 15:29:42 2011 From: william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com (William ODonnell) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:29:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <3973510E0BFB4CDCBA8B3EC983BFCC85@MarcPC> Message-ID: <453792.77604.qm@web30908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thank you all for the helpful information.  We figured it out since it ended up being a settings issue so the recet functions worked so, that's what she said when she called.  --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Marc Workman wrote: From: Marc Workman Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 10:10 AM There are a few things to try. 1. It might just be that the volume is turned down.  What I do is flick left and right while turning up the volume.  Of course, he may not know if the phone is locked, so he'll want to perform this action a few times while pressing the lock button in between tries. 2. Rapidly press the lock button down about eight times, then wait about 30 seconds.  This performs a soft reset. 3. Hold the home and lock buttons down together for about eight seconds, then wait a couple of minutes.  This performs a hard reset.  No data is lost, but if voiceover was originally on, then it will come back on. 4. Plug the phone into the computer, bring up iTunes if it doesn't come up automatically, wait for the phone to show up under devices, find the summary tab, which is the first tab, then look for something like configure universal access button.  If voiceover is already turned on, I would turn it off, and then wait a bit and turn it back on. Other tests I would do are: 1, call the phone, this will let him know that the battery hasn't simply run out, 2, Three finger double tap, which mutes and unmutes speach, and 3, tripple press of the home button which turns voiceover on and off. HTH Marc ----- Original Message ----- From: "William ODonnell" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you. The phone is a great device. I will let them know of these suggestions. For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers. This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings. Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak. Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product. When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list. I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mworkman.lists%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1%40yahoo.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 11 16:06:39 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:06:39 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Message-ID: <595E064B70B647DEBAFDEF9265F0E1B8@none8a46117901> * _VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION LAW AND POLICY SECTION - ASSISTANT SECTION CHIEF GS-15 OPEN: JANUARY 10, 2011 CLOSE: JANUARY 24, 2011 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ENRD-11-001-EXC Applications must be received by Monday January 24, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/enrd-11-001-exc.htm ]_ "Honesty is always the best policy" So, the next time your wife asks you if her new outfit makes her look fat you answer... Author: Deceased Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From bjsexton at comcast.net Tue Jan 11 16:45:40 2011 From: bjsexton at comcast.net (Sexton, Bruce) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:45:40 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> I have used legalzoom and was very pleased with the results. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:22 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] legal services Hi. Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for incorporation? I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jorge _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/bjsexton%40comcast .net From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Tue Jan 11 17:34:29 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:34:29 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> References: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> Message-ID: <49D78AB9FFAD41D5BB5C2638DC3E1C99@RThomas> Try doing it yourself; it is not that difficult. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmnattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, EFF. 6/1/2010: RTHOMAS at EMPLMNTATTORNEY.COM -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sexton, Bruce Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:46 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] legal services I have used legalzoom and was very pleased with the results. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:22 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] legal services Hi. Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for incorporation? I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? Any suggestions? Thanks, Jorge _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/bjsexton%40comcast .net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmnta ttorney.com From jorgeapaez at mac.com Tue Jan 11 18:33:52 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:33:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> References: <009b01cbb1ae$ffa1a2c0$fee4e840$@net> Message-ID: <72C70B91-5F9B-4F63-8F2A-E31918DB0EE5@mac.com> OK thanks. I heard of Legal Zoom but wanted to make sure there were no sorts of issues with it. E.G., hidden fees or such, that people had experienced. Is their service for life by the way? In orther words, do you need to register and maintain your registration yearly or will they do it for you? Is it needed in the state of New York to register and maintain the registration on a yearly basses? Thanks, Jorge On Jan 11, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Sexton, Bruce wrote: > I have used legalzoom and was very pleased with the results. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Jorge Paez > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:22 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] legal services > > Hi. > Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal > service for > incorporation? > > I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Jorge > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/bjsexton%40comcast > .net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com From mruniverse08 at gmail.com Wed Jan 12 09:07:29 2011 From: mruniverse08 at gmail.com (WB) Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:07:29 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: In-Reply-To: <3429D590F8054DA8AFDBACCF3942777E@DHRL6TC1> References: <000501cbb18e$cea91150$6bfb33f0$@wiennergould.com> <880371.50731.qm@web30906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <3429D590F8054DA8AFDBACCF3942777E@DHRL6TC1> Message-ID: <012001cbb238$24fffce0$6efff6a0$@com> When I accidentally turn my voice over off...I hit the volume up key on the side and it comes back on. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:29 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Its under the first option button, although I don't remember what its called. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:12 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: Thank you. I personally agree with you.   The phone is a great device.  I will let them know of these suggestions.  For future reference, how do you turn on Voice Over in ITunes? --- On Tue, 1/11/11, Daniel K. Beitz wrote: From: Daniel K. Beitz Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 7:55 AM First, try tapping 2 times with three fingers.  This should turn the speech on if its turned on in settings.  Second, plug the thing into itunes and set voiceover options to speak.  Don't be discouraged; the iphone is a great product.  When seeking technical support, you should look on the website and email apple accessibility. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William ODonnell Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:41 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Question about IPhone and Apple: I have an interesting question that was presented to me and want an opinion of someone from this list.  I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store.  Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list.  Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found?  I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over.  For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues.  The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling.  I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications.  This is now day 3.  Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen.  What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement?  What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over?         _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.odonnell1% 40yahoo.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mruniverse08%40gma il.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Wed Jan 12 15:57:08 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:57:08 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: [DRBA] Off Topic - BBI Summer Law & Policy Internship Message-ID: <3DE0C895F420463692CCF0D8CE797D1A@labarre> Please forward the below to those for whom it is appropriate. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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I personally have never heard of this problem in regard to an insurance company or a technical support fee at a retail store. Sorry if this is not completely appropriate for the list. Thank you in advance, -Will- Begin message: Does anyone know what to do when Voice Over shuts down on an IPhone and sighted assistance is no ware to be found? I live alone. I use a Phone with Voice Over. For two days I have had no luck communicating with apple to resolve my tech support issues. The alarms keep going off and tech support is not that helpful when calling. I have a full insurance policy with safe ware communications. This is now day 3. Apple support has told me to do things that require full vision such as checking for the arrows movement on the screen. What can I do since the insurance company requires the phone to be stolen to file a claim for a replacement? What do I do since the local apple retail store is far away and requires a tech-support fee for turning on Voice Over? _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3369 - Release Date: 01/09/11 02:34:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3375 - Release Date: 01/12/11 02:38:00 From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 13 13:28:25 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:28:25 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: if you are not trained in the field it is always best to seek the advice of a lawyer or other trained professional. There are some questions about the quality of Legalzoom and other such sites. Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal 1237 P Street Fresno ca 93721 559-266-9237 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 5:22 PM Subject: [blindlaw] legal services > Hi. > Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal > service for > incorporation? > > I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? > > Any suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Jorge > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 13 13:52:33 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:52:33 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Message-ID: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Karen Sloan January 12, 2011 The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review committee. "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making these decisions." The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is for schools to have leeway." Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual students, he said. "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation course. The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and other governance issues, he said. The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202477851996 From jsorozco at gmail.com Thu Jan 13 15:06:08 2011 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:06:08 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> Message-ID: <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took a step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. Best, Joe "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Karen Sloan January 12, 2011 The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review committee. "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making these decisions." The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is for schools to have leeway." Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual students, he said. "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation course. The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and other governance issues, he said. The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 202477851996 _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz co%40gmail.com From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Thu Jan 13 17:35:13 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:35:13 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> Message-ID: >From the standpoint of the reasonable accommodation issues associated with the administration of the LSAT test, the NFB should urge that law schools have the flexibility to waive the test for applicants who are otherwise qualified for admission. A long time ago when I applied to law school, no one had any idea about how to administer the LSAT to a totally blind person. The three law schools to which I applied admitted me without the LSAT base don my undergraduate grades. There is no good reason why that can't happen today. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmnattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS, EFF. 6/1/2010: RTHOMAS at EMPLMNTATTORNEY.COM -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:53 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional Karen Sloan January 12, 2011 The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review committee. "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making these decisions." The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is for schools to have leeway." Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual students, he said. "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation course. The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and other governance issues, he said. The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202477851996 _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmnta ttorney.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 13 18:01:47 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:01:47 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting Message-ID: <6652A09092F5401C88736685E324144F@none8a46117901> * VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION INDIAN RESOURCES SECTION TRIAL ATTORNEY GS-12 TO GS-15 OPEN: JANUARY 13, 2011 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 14, 2011 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: ENRD-11-002-EXC Applications must be received by Monday February 14, 2011. Ross note: I tested this link below to get you to the announcement, and it worked for me. If it works for a technological cave man like myself, it should work for you too. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/exe-off-irs-attvac.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 13 18:13:59 2011 From: goldflash9 at sbcglobal.net (Sarah Clark) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:13:59 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> Message-ID: <00db01cbb34d$a77afce0$6701a8c0@computer2> Does anyone know which law schools already have waivers from the ABA for the LSAT? Sarah ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:52 AM Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for aspiring lawyers, > but could go from mandatory to voluntary under proposed changes to the > American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward dropping the rule > that law schools require J.D. applicants to take a "valid and reliable > admission test," chairman Donald Polden, dean of Santa Clara University > School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision should be > repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law schools already have > waivers from the ABA allowing them to admit some students who haven't > taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper role of the > ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, said Loyola University > Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, who sits on the standards review > committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools are > producing students who can enter the practice," he said, noting that he > personally is on the fence about the LSAT requirement. "Is taking a > standardized test the only way to determine if someone should be able to > go to law school? Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to > admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the ABA should > be making rules that financially benefit the Law School Admission > Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take the LSAT. > Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the committee's > proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but council President Daniel > Bernstine did address the committee during a meeting last year. "It would > be inappropriate and premature of us to comment before a decision has been > made by the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement would > be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. Both Polden and > Yellen believe that most schools would continue to require the LSAT, in > part because it is the most reliable way to measure applicants against > each other and make merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives you an > indication of how prepared people are for law school. On the other side, > getting rid of the test would be yet another way for law schools to game > the U.S. News rankings, but I don't think the ABA should take U.S. News > into account when making these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of discussing the > LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its recommendations in several other > areas, including so-called "student learning outcomes." Law schools would > be evaluated based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That matter was > discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for presentation to the > ABA's Council on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar in the summer, > Polden said. That council must approve all changes to the accreditation > standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, including > security of position and tenure for faculty and law school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their educational > mission and learning goals for graduating students-a significant departure > from the existing standards, which rely on more easily quantifiable > measures such as bar passage rates. The draft would require schools to > develop assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are attaining the > stated educational goals, although the proposal does not specifically > define what those goals should be or how they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very different way > of evaluating schools by assessing student learning outcomes, that we give > them a lot of flexibility," Polden said. "The provision is quite general, > but the idea is for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the associate dean > for clinical programs at Fordham University School of Law and the > president of the Clinical Legal Education Association. The association has > advocated for stronger, more detailed standards for the learning outcomes > of individual students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on individual > students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define mission and > outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association "has expressed real > concern about that all along. In our view, we'd like those learning > outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from the existing > measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the new standards don't > create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing requirement > that all students take at least one externship, clinic or simulation > course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to tenure and > security of position, but members largely agree that tenure should be > encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden said. The committee has > interpreted the existing accreditation standards to mean that tenure is > not a requirement, although many legal academics disagree with that > interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school governance > standards, Polden said. It is considering a new standard that law schools > require full-time faculty members to participate in governance and > decision-making. This would help to eliminate the exclusion of some > clinical, legal writing and other non-tenure track positions from hiring > decisions and other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these proposals during > its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those proposals are posted on the > ABA's Web site. Individuals and groups wishing to comment will be asked to > register ahead of time to speak during the three-hour public comment > session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/goldflash9%40sbcglobal.net From jorgeapaez at mac.com Thu Jan 13 20:53:45 2011 From: jorgeapaez at mac.com (Jorge Paez) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:53:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5A0FCCE9-AC5A-42DB-808D-BB44DBE545AE@mac.com> Hi Chuck: Can you please recommend any lawyer working in, or who knows New York state law? Thanks, Jorge On Jan 13, 2011, at 8:28 AM, ckrugman at sbcglobal.net wrote: > if you are not trained in the field it is always best to seek the advice of a lawyer or other trained professional. There are some questions about the quality of Legalzoom and other such sites. > Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal > 1237 P Street > Fresno ca 93721 > 559-266-9237 > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 5:22 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] legal services > > >> Hi. >> Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy legal service for >> incorporation? >> >> I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jorge >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Thu Jan 13 23:14:18 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:14:18 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: <054C8CD882DD4086B6C7546E7D0ADBA2@StevePC> Won't some law schools waive it? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of > the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The > problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test > working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't > exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from > any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a > law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own > exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought > it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took > a > step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I > hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. > > Best, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for > aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary > under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law > school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward > dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to > take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald > Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision > should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law > schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to > admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper > role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, > said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, > who sits on the standards review committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools > are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, > noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT > requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to > determine if someone should be able to go to law school? > Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the > ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law > School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take > the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the > committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but > council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee > during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and > premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by > the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement > would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. > Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue > to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable > way to measure applicants against each other and make > merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives > you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On > the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another > way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't > think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making > these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of > discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its > recommendations in several other areas, including so-called > "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated > based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That > matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for > presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and > Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council > must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, > including security of position and tenure for faculty and law > school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their > educational mission and learning goals for graduating > students-a significant departure from the existing standards, > which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar > passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop > assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are > attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal > does not specifically define what those goals should be or how > they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very > different way of evaluating schools by assessing student > learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," > Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is > for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the > associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University > School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education > Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more > detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual > students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on > individual students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define > mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association > "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, > we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from > the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the > new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing > requirement that all students take at least one externship, > clinic or simulation course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to > tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that > tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden > said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation > standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although > many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school > governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new > standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to > participate in governance and decision-making. This would help > to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and > other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and > other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these > proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those > proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and > groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of > time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 > 202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz > co%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Tue Jan 18 13:01:55 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:01:55 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: there are also some law schools although not in one of the top tiers that do not require any pre-admission exam for applicants. Students from these schools effectively pass the bar exams after receiving law degrees. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of > the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The > problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test > working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't > exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from > any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a > law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own > exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought > it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took > a > step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I > hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. > > Best, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for > aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary > under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law > school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward > dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to > take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald > Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision > should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law > schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to > admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper > role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, > said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, > who sits on the standards review committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools > are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, > noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT > requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to > determine if someone should be able to go to law school? > Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the > ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law > School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take > the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the > committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but > council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee > during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and > premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by > the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement > would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. > Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue > to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable > way to measure applicants against each other and make > merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives > you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On > the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another > way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't > think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making > these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of > discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its > recommendations in several other areas, including so-called > "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated > based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That > matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for > presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and > Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council > must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, > including security of position and tenure for faculty and law > school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their > educational mission and learning goals for graduating > students-a significant departure from the existing standards, > which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar > passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop > assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are > attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal > does not specifically define what those goals should be or how > they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very > different way of evaluating schools by assessing student > learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," > Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is > for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the > associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University > School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education > Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more > detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual > students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on > individual students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define > mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association > "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, > we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from > the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the > new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing > requirement that all students take at least one externship, > clinic or simulation course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to > tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that > tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden > said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation > standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although > many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school > governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new > standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to > participate in governance and decision-making. This would help > to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and > other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and > other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these > proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those > proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and > groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of > time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 > 202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz > co%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 18 14:22:51 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:22:51 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney posting - Virginia Message-ID: * SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR (EEO) EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW (Falls Church, VA) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EOIR-11-0075 (1) POSITION Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5 pm EST on the closing date February 4, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/eoir-11-0075.htm Ross A. 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From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Jan 18 17:32:49 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:32:49 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney - Advisor (General) , 3 Vacancies, Ft Lewis, WA, GS-13, Closes 2-05-11 Message-ID: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=95207816&JobTitle=Attorney+-+Advisor+(General)&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=25&occ=4466&qt=default&vw=b&re=0&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&caller=advanced.aspx&pg=1&where=Seattle%2c+WA&rad=50&AVSDM=2011-01-12+13%3a49%3a00#duties [cid:image001.gif at 01CBB6EB.A2A0AD40] Job Title: Attorney - Advisor (General) Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Installation Management Command Job Announcement Number: WTEU10L691777 SALARY RANGE: $87,306.00 - $113,496.00 /year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 to Thursday, February 03, 2011 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-13/13 POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time DUTY LOCATIONS: 3 vacancies - WA - Fort Lewis WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. Organization(s): U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Legal Assistance Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 About the Position: Incumbent will report to the Chief, Legal Assistance Division * Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located in the southern Puget Sound Region of Western Washington State. While the installation is less than an hour from Seattle and SeaTac International Airport, the alpine playgrounds of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains are within an easy drive as are Pacific Ocean beaches. Nearby Tacoma, a city of over 200,000, is undergoing a revitalization of its downtown to include a four-year branch of the University of Washington. Local housing in close proximity to the base is readily available. Who May Apply: Click here for more information. * All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. KEY REQUIREMENTS: * U.S. Citizen Back to top Duties Additional Duty Location Info: 3 vacancies - WA - Fort Lewis Serves as an Attorney-Advisor and legal expert in the Legal Assistance Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Provides professional legal advice and representation to eligible beneficiaries, including active duty and retired personnel, family members, and authorized civilian personnel in matters relating to: real property, family law, estate planning, military and civilian administrative issues, consumer affairs, and other service related federal and state laws. Prepares documents, provides legal advice, and ensures readiness during pre and post deployment Soldier processing. Conducts legal research, drafts correspondence, negotiates, and performs in-court representation on behalf of clients as authorized by the Staff Judge Advocate. Directs, develops, and assigns goals related to all legal assistance functions. Assigns work to subordinates and delegates authority as appropriate. Duties also include teaching classes and the preparation of preventative law materials. Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule * Applicants are requested to submit the documents listed in the Attorney (OTJAG) Application Procedures. (If you are viewing the announcement on USAJOBS, please read the "Qualifications & Evaluations" tab, click on the "How to Apply" tab and just below "How to Apply" you will see "here" underlined. Click on the "here" and the Attorney (OTJAG) Application Procedures will pop up on a separate screen. If you are viewing the announcement from CPOL, please read the "Qualifications" section, click on the "How to Apply" link at the bottom of the announcement and the Attorney (OTJAG) Application Procedures will pop up on a separate screen.) Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. (1) Knowledge of Family Law; (2) Knowledge of Estate Planning; (3) Demonstrated Advocacy Skills; (4) Skill in Preparation of Written Legal Materials. < NOTICE OF VETERANS PREFERENCE:There is no formal rating system for applying veterans preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of the Army considers veterans preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to their submissions.> Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.) TIME IN GRADE: Applicants currently employed as an attorney by the federal government must have completed one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement, or previously served at the same or higher grade as the position being filled. * Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. * The minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration. * Education: An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD). * Bar Membership: An applicant must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. * Experience: Applicant must have two or more years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience. Other Requirements: Click here for more information. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * Personnel security investigation required. * Must file annual financial statement. * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. * You must include the announcement number on your application. * You may claim Military Spouse Preference. * Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Back to top Benefits and Other Info BENEFITS: The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: * Comprehensive health and life insurance * Competitive salaries * Generous retirement programs * Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time * Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules * Paid employment related training and education * Possible student loan repayment * Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable * Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. OTHER INFORMATION: Click here for more information. * To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. * The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) * Special Note to NSPS Applicants: If you apply for and accept a GS position, your GS pay will be set differently than if you transition out of NSPS with your organization. If you apply for and accept a position and your pay cannot be set within the GS grade range, you will not be eligible for pay retention. Be sure to refer to the NSPS web site ( http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/nsps/docs-repeal/NSPS_Empl_Transition_Bulletin_031510.pdf ) for more details on how this might affect your specific situation. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 5 percent. Back to top How To Apply HOW TO APPLY: Click here for more information. * Resume must be postmarked by the closing date and received in the CPOC within 10 days. * Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. * You may send your resume via surface mail to: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, ATTN: PECH-WER-T; Darlene Workman, Room 143, P.O.Box 339500 MS# 37, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Phone: 253-967-5091 Email: darlene.workman1 at us.army.mil Agency Information: ATTN: PECH-WER-T; Darlene Workman, Room 143 P.O.Box 339500 MS# 37 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once this announcement closes, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the experience and/or education requirements found in the vacancy announcement. If you are found to be qualified, your application/resume may be referred to the selecting official for selection. If your application/resume is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted for an interview, however, this is optional. If you are selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 2008 bytes Desc: image001.gif URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.gif Type: image/gif Size: 106 bytes Desc: image002.gif URL: From garymelc at msn.com Tue Jan 18 21:30:01 2011 From: garymelc at msn.com (gary melconian) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:30:01 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: Hello chuck,, can you tell me which one of those non tear law school that you can apply to that does not have a pre admissions and you can get a law degree an then pass the bar exam. I have a mbA, and looking at that as enhancement to my practice but I don't want to go through the process of wasting my time preparing for LSat when I have no plans to make use of my law degree to practice law but other parts of law which my practice will eventually be needing to utilize and that is where i se a law degree being useful in my case. I would appreciate your feedback on this one. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5:02 AM To: jsorozco at gmail.com; NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional there are also some law schools although not in one of the top tiers that do not require any pre-admission exam for applicants. Students from these schools effectively pass the bar exams after receiving law degrees. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Orozco" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value of > the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The > problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test > working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't > exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from > any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's a > law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own > exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I thought > it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took > a > step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. I > hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think about. > > Best, > > Joe > > "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, > some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Karen Sloan > January 12, 2011 > > > The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for > aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary > under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law > school accreditation standards. > > The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward > dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to > take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald > Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. > > "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision > should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law > schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to > admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. > > Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper > role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, > said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, > who sits on the standards review committee. > > "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools > are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, > noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT > requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to > determine if someone should be able to go to law school? > Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." > > Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the > ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law > School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. > > "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take > the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" > > The admission council has not taken a position on the > committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but > council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee > during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and > premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by > the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement > would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. > Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue > to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable > way to measure applicants against each other and make > merit-based financial aid decisions. > > "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives > you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On > the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another > way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't > think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making > these decisions." > > The committee is still in the relatively early stages of > discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its > recommendations in several other areas, including so-called > "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated > based on what students learn rather than input measures, such > as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That > matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. > > The learning outcomes standards should be ready for > presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and > Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council > must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. > > The committee is still debating other controversial topics, > including security of position and tenure for faculty and law > school governance. > > The draft standards would require law schools to define their > educational mission and learning goals for graduating > students-a significant departure from the existing standards, > which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar > passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop > assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to > students." The schools would assess whether students are > attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal > does not specifically define what those goals should be or how > they should be measured. > > "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very > different way of evaluating schools by assessing student > learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," > Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is > for schools to have leeway." > > Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the > associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University > School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education > Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more > detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual > students. The committee draft places more focus on the > effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on > individual students, he said. > > "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define > mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association > "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, > we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." > > Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from > the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the > new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. > > One change the association supports is beefing up the existing > requirement that all students take at least one externship, > clinic or simulation course. > > The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to > tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that > tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden > said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation > standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although > many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. > > The committee is struggling with changes to law school > governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new > standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to > participate in governance and decision-making. This would help > to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and > other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and > other governance issues, he said. > > The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these > proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those > proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and > groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of > time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. > > Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. > > > http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 > 202477851996 > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz > co%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/garymelc%40msn.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Jan 18 22:56:44 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:56:44 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Field of law question Message-ID: Is anyone on the list involved in alternative energy law? By this I mean either in wind turbines, solar panels, tidal generation or the like. Whether in private practice or in governmental law or regulatory matters, either or both would be a most welcome contact. I need to get some rather specific information and was hoping for an experienced firm or administrator to speak with. If so, please contact me off-list at: rumpole at roadrunner.com Thanks in advance. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Jan 19 17:24:27 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:24:27 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Message-ID: <11CA093F7C984EC883EF697A96C42A32@none8a46117901> * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI January 18, 2011 Applications must be postmarked by January 25, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-01-civ.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Wed Jan 19 17:54:07 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:54:07 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: <164186F8952B4CBA82704DC5C0E5FEA7@labarre> ----- Original Message ----- From: Blake, Lou Ann Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:58 AM Subject: 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Registration is Now Open! for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights b.. Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law c.. Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law d.. Chai Feldblum, Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission e.. Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights f.. Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. g.. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind h.. Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights i.. Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates j.. Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf k.. Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: a.. Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division b.. Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP c.. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute d.. Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families e.. Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC f.. Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. g.. Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix h.. Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP i.. Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations j.. Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International k.. Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law l.. Jo Anne Simon, Esquire m.. Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Wed Jan 19 22:49:25 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:49:25 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] legal services In-Reply-To: <5A0FCCE9-AC5A-42DB-808D-BB44DBE545AE@mac.com> References: <5A0FCCE9-AC5A-42DB-808D-BB44DBE545AE@mac.com> Message-ID: <8A03125872B64C9C8BCA2C8D19F9B48D@spike> try contacting your county bar association as they may havae a lawyer referral program. In many locales the local bar association will refer you to a lawyer and you can have a consultation (usually 30 minutes) for a nomianl fee. If the lawyer and you come to terms you then negotiate with hm cxdirectly. There also may be lawyers on this list practicing in New York state. As I am in California I have no knowledge of specific laws in New York. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] legal services > Hi Chuck: > Can you please recommend any lawyer working in, or who knows New York > state law? > > Thanks, > Jorge > > > On Jan 13, 2011, at 8:28 AM, ckrugman at sbcglobal.net wrote: > >> if you are not trained in the field it is always best to seek the advice >> of a lawyer or other trained professional. There are some questions about >> the quality of Legalzoom and other such sites. >> Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal >> 1237 P Street >> Fresno ca 93721 >> 559-266-9237 >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jorge Paez" >> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" >> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 5:22 PM >> Subject: [blindlaw] legal services >> >> >>> Hi. >>> Just wondering, can any lawyer on the list recommend a trust worthy >>> legal service for >>> incorporation? >>> >>> I've heard of Legalzoom.com, but is that any good? >>> >>> Any suggestions? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jorge >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jorgeapaez%40mac.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From randolphc at kbti.org Thu Jan 20 00:17:07 2011 From: randolphc at kbti.org (randolphc@kbti.org Cabral) Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:17:07 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT May Become Optional Message-ID: <44bbf008$4e8ec798$6904282a$@com> Recently there was a string concerning the possibility of the LSAT becoming optional. A young man who used to work for me that our Institute continues to support is currently attending law school in Arkansas. Earlier today I spoke with him and asked him if he had any knowledge of the LSAT possibly becoming optional, he stated that he had not seen anything regarding that, but, that he would like to learn anything he could about it. I realize this thread has likely moved on, but, is there someplace I could direct him to learn more about it? I would appreciate any suggestions or direction. Sincerely, Randolph Cabral, President Kansas Braille Transcription Institute P.O. Box 48091 Wichita, Kansas 67201-8091 316-265-9692 (Office) 9:00 AM - 5:00CST 316-265-0184 (Fax) randolphc at kbti.org www.kbti.org "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -- Helen Keller From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Jan 20 13:16:37 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:16:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 2 U.S. Attorney Postings Message-ID: <906B0C9C7A5745878A0F1571165DF6BD@none8a46117901> * ATTORNEY-ADVISER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, D.C. Application Deadline is February 4, 2011 http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/vacannoarm1-19-2011.htm * ASSISTANT CHIEF (GS-905-15) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION NATIONAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION Applications must be received no later than February 2, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/e11-01-O05nceskj.htm "You are in love when you would die for someone, and probably would die without them." ---- Unknown Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Jan 21 14:44:03 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:44:03 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Postings Message-ID: <3053F2BBDE604686A253B8EBBADF42A3@none8a46117901> * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY To receive consideration for this vacancy, resumes must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 27, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-wdky-01-ausa-crim.htm Definition for the day: "Disambiguate": A remarkably unclear way to say "clarify." But it sure sounds impressive, doesn't it? Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Jan 21 19:12:52 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:12:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney job posting Message-ID: <3BA12ECE53FE4EA3ADAE668AFC48362A@none8a46117901> * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-SC-AUSA-03 Applications must be received by 4:59 p.m. eastern time on November 12, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa2011columbia-sc.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sun Jan 23 20:53:48 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:53:48 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional In-Reply-To: References: <902B9846BC5A46539BC9CEB33EE833B1@spike> <512609EF2D07493BA3D4EBB0B760450F@Rufus> Message-ID: <872918F528DA40B3B2D6DA22CF1DA11C@spike> The one that I know of immediately is an on line school called Northwestern California University of Law in Sacramento. If you are in California and enroll in it you would have to take and pass the "baby bar exam" after completion of your first year to continue. I know of this one because while attending a conference a while back I met someone who was getting his degree from them. A sighted friend and I went and met with their staff a few months ago I met with their I T person who told me that they currently have a few blind students attending on line. The school has been in existence since about 1982 as I recall. Their web site is nwculaw.edu. There is also a school in Los Angeles that very concerned with reaching out to underserved ethnic and racial minorities and I will try to find the name of it later. The State Bar of California web site has a listing of all law schools in California including nontraditional schools that are registered. Feel free to contact me if you need more info. Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal 1237 p Street Fresno ca 93721 559-266-9237 ----- Original Message ----- From: "gary melconian" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > Hello chuck,, can you tell me which one of those non tear law school > that you can apply to that does not have a pre admissions and you can get > a > law degree an then pass the bar exam. I have a mbA, and looking at that as > enhancement to my practice but I don't want to go through the process of > wasting my time preparing for LSat when I have no plans to make use of my > law degree to practice law but other parts of law which my practice will > eventually be needing to utilize and that is where i se a law degree > being useful in my case. I would appreciate your feedback on this one. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5:02 AM > To: jsorozco at gmail.com; NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > there are also some law schools although not in one of the top tiers that > do > > not require any pre-admission exam for applicants. Students from these > schools effectively pass the bar exams after receiving law degrees. > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Orozco" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:06 AM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional > > >> This is an interesting proposition. I guess I can't rule out the value >> of >> the LSAT without questioning the value of other standardized exams. The >> problem is that the LSAT tests aptitude, whereas exams like the MCAT test >> working knowledge. Is the same true of the GMAT? Of course, you can't >> exactly test knowledge for the LSAT, because the idea is that anyone from >> any field could theoretically enter and in excel in law school. There's >> a >> law school in Massachusetts that instead of using the LSAT, uses its own >> exam to evaluate a student's preparedness for their curriculum. I >> thought >> it was an interesting model and briefly considered applying before I took >> a >> step back from law in order to fully explore my abilities at marketing. >> I >> hope that the proposition at least gives schools something to think >> about. >> >> Best, >> >> Joe >> >> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their >> sleeves, >> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org >> [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net >> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:53 AM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional >> >> ABA panel considering making the LSAT optional >> Karen Sloan >> January 12, 2011 >> >> >> The Law School Admissions Test is a rite of passage for >> aspiring lawyers, but could go from mandatory to voluntary >> under proposed changes to the American Bar Association's law >> school accreditation standards. >> >> The committee reviewing the standards is leaning toward >> dropping the rule that law schools require J.D. applicants to >> take a "valid and reliable admission test," chairman Donald >> Polden, dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, said on Wednesday. >> >> "A substantial portion of the committee believes that provision >> should be repealed," said Polden, noting that about 10 law >> schools already have waivers from the ABA allowing them to >> admit some students who haven't taken the LSAT. >> >> Much of the committee's LSAT debate has focused on the proper >> role of the ABA in the regulation of law school admissions, >> said Loyola University Chicago School of Law Dean David Yellen, >> who sits on the standards review committee. >> >> "I think an accrediting body ought to ensure that law schools >> are producing students who can enter the practice," he said, >> noting that he personally is on the fence about the LSAT >> requirement. "Is taking a standardized test the only way to >> determine if someone should be able to go to law school? >> Schools ought to be able to decide how they want to admit students." >> >> Yellen said committee members have also questioned whether the >> ABA should be making rules that financially benefit the Law >> School Admission Council-the organization that administers the LSAT. >> >> "It's a wealthy institution," Yellen said. "So many people take >> the LSAT. Why is the ABA ensuring its future success?" >> >> The admission council has not taken a position on the >> committee's proposal, said spokeswomen Wendy Margolis, but >> council President Daniel Bernstine did address the committee >> during a meeting last year. "It would be inappropriate and >> premature of us to comment before a decision has been made by >> the committee," Margolis said.Dropping the LSAT requirement >> would be unlikely to prompt many schools to abandon the test. >> Both Polden and Yellen believe that most schools would continue >> to require the LSAT, in part because it is the most reliable >> way to measure applicants against each other and make >> merit-based financial aid decisions. >> >> "I think most schools would keep it," Yellen said. "It gives >> you an indication of how prepared people are for law school. On >> the other side, getting rid of the test would be yet another >> way for law schools to game the U.S. News rankings, but I don't >> think the ABA should take U.S. News into account when making >> these decisions." >> >> The committee is still in the relatively early stages of >> discussing the LSAT. It is closer to finalizing its >> recommendations in several other areas, including so-called >> "student learning outcomes." Law schools would be evaluated >> based on what students learn rather than input measures, such >> as the size of law libraries or faculty-to-student ratios. That >> matter was discussed during a two-day committee meeting last weekend. >> >> The learning outcomes standards should be ready for >> presentation to the ABA's Council on Legal Education and >> Admissions to the Bar in the summer, Polden said. That council >> must approve all changes to the accreditation standards. >> >> The committee is still debating other controversial topics, >> including security of position and tenure for faculty and law >> school governance. >> >> The draft standards would require law schools to define their >> educational mission and learning goals for graduating >> students-a significant departure from the existing standards, >> which rely on more easily quantifiable measures such as bar >> passage rates. The draft would require schools to develop >> assessment methods that would "provide meaningful feedback to >> students." The schools would assess whether students are >> attaining the stated educational goals, although the proposal >> does not specifically define what those goals should be or how >> they should be measured. >> >> "We are trying to make sure that as we move into this very >> different way of evaluating schools by assessing student >> learning outcomes, that we give them a lot of flexibility," >> Polden said. "The provision is quite general, but the idea is >> for schools to have leeway." >> >> Too much leeway could be a problem, said Ian Weinstein, the >> associate dean for clinical programs at Fordham University >> School of Law and the president of the Clinical Legal Education >> Association. The association has advocated for stronger, more >> detailed standards for the learning outcomes of individual >> students. The committee draft places more focus on the >> effectiveness of the law school as a whole, rather than on >> individual students, he said. >> >> "The current version gives schools a lot of room to define >> mission and outcomes," Weinstein said. The clinical association >> "has expressed real concern about that all along. In our view, >> we'd like those learning outcomes to be considerably more specific." >> >> Weinstein believes it would be imprudent to move too far from >> the existing measures such as faculty-to-student ratios if the >> new standards don't create strong enough output requirements. >> >> One change the association supports is beefing up the existing >> requirement that all students take at least one externship, >> clinic or simulation course. >> >> The committee is still working on the standards that pertain to >> tenure and security of position, but members largely agree that >> tenure should be encouraged if not required by the ABA, Polden >> said. The committee has interpreted the existing accreditation >> standards to mean that tenure is not a requirement, although >> many legal academics disagree with that interpretation. >> >> The committee is struggling with changes to law school >> governance standards, Polden said. It is considering a new >> standard that law schools require full-time faculty members to >> participate in governance and decision-making. This would help >> to eliminate the exclusion of some clinical, legal writing and >> other non-tenure track positions from hiring decisions and >> other governance issues, he said. >> >> The committee will hold a public hearing on all of these >> proposals during its next meeting April 2 in Chicago. Those >> proposals are posted on the ABA's Web site. Individuals and >> groups wishing to comment will be asked to register ahead of >> time to speak during the three-hour public comment session, Polden said. >> >> Karen Sloan can be contacted at ksloan at alm.com. >> >> >> http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticlePrinterFriendlyNLJ.jsp?id=1 >> 202477851996 >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >> info for blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jsoroz >> co%40gmail.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglob > al.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/garymelc%40msn.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Jan 25 23:37:20 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:37:20 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: employment attorney opening at TN P&A Message-ID: From: CMPDL's Disability Discussion Docket (3D) [mailto:CMPDL-3D at MAIL.ABANET.ORG] On Behalf Of Phelan, William Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:47 AM To: CMPDL-3D at MAIL.ABANET.ORG Subject: FW: employment attorney opening at TN P&A ***** Please NOTE: ABA list addresses are changing from CMPDL-3D at mail.abanet.org to CMPDL-3D at mail.americanbar.org. 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Thanks, Jorge From jimi-law at dc.rr.com Sat Jan 29 23:35:02 2011 From: jimi-law at dc.rr.com (James Weisberg) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:35:02 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] incorporating In-Reply-To: <93A8D55F-EB5D-4F07-9429-55EFCB3BD1F4@mac.com> References: <93A8D55F-EB5D-4F07-9429-55EFCB3BD1F4@mac.com> Message-ID: Depends on the state statute. Easy solution, call the secretary of state and ask them! -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Paez Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 2:25 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] incorporating Hi. Just had a quick question. I finally filled out the forms I needed to incorporate my business. My question is this: In the form, there are two areas, one that says "organizer" and "filed by." Since I'm under 18, can I put my name down in "organizer" and my father down as the "filed by" name? Or do both of these fields need to have my father's name on them? Thanks, Jorge _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jimi-law%40dc.rr.c om From jimi-law at dc.rr.com Sat Jan 29 23:56:38 2011 From: jimi-law at dc.rr.com (James Weisberg) Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:56:38 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] incorporation Message-ID: I should have mentioned the only issue is probably your age as the same person can no doubt be the organizer and filer. James W. Weisberg, Esq. Law Office of J. 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(1) EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORY TRIAL ATTORNEY GS-905-15 ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 11-04-14001 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight February 11, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oarmsupervisorytialattInte11.htm * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM -- WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (1) ASSISTANT UNITED STATES TRUSTEE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # DELA-AUST-0111 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight February 11, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oarmaustwilmingtoninte-11.htm * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM -- ORLANDO, FLORIDA (1) ASSISTANT UNITED STATES TRUSTEE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # ORL AUST 11-2122-136 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than midnight February 11, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/oarmaustorlando-2011.htm "His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." - Mae West Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H.