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ALERT: Phishing Email Scam

On Monday, June 23, 2025, attorneys and law firms in Utah were targeted in a phishing scam email that falsely claimed to be from the Bar's Communications Director, Jennifer Weaver. The fraudulent message was sent from an email address using Jennifer’s name and the domain @utahbar.org.virumail.com. Delete the email immediately! Get the details, tips, and resources here.

Nominees Announced for Third District Court

The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has announced six nominees to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Third District Court, following the retirements of Judge Paul Parker on August 1 and Judge Keith Kelly on September 16.

Submit written comments by noon, June 29, 2025, to:

Email: judicialvacancies@utah.gov
Mail: Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 142330, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2330

Read the Names of the Nominees

Considering Becoming A Law Professor?

Are you a Utah attorney with an interest in academia?

The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Southwest and Big 12 Law School Faculty PreRecruitment Workshop, hosted by the University of Houston Law Center, offers a valuable introduction for practicing attorneys considering a transition into legal academia.

“So, You Want to be a Law Professor”

📅 Wednesday, August 13, 2025

📍 Houston, TX

🕘 3.75 CLE credits approved

This event brings together experienced faculty and administrators from a consortium of law schools across the Southwest and Big 12 regions to offer insights, guidance, and mock interviews for prospective law professors.

🔹 Learn about the hiring process

🔹 Engage with faculty from 11 different law schools

🔹 Optional mock interviews to sharpen your presentation

🔹 A valuable resource regardless of where you hope to teach

This workshop complements existing opportunities and perspectives in Utah by offering a broader national lens on academic hiring and career planning. Space is limited!

Click Here for Details & Registration

ABA Recognizes Former Utah Judge

Retired District Judge David Connors to Receive Civility Award

The ABA will present the Honorable William D. Missouri Civility Award to retired Utah district judge David Connors.

Connors has handled numerous mediations, arbitrations, and trials over a career spanning more than 30 years, including service as a Utah State Bar arbitrator. Appointed to the district court in 2008, he later served on Utah’s judicial council and as presiding judge of the Second District Court.

What's New at the Bar?

MCLE Website

Annual MCLE Compliance

This is a reminder that all active-status Lawyers and Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPPs) in Utah must fulfill their Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements annually. The current MCLE reporting period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Compliance can be reported online as soon as the required hours are completed.

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Rule Amendment Increases Xchange Fees

The Utah Judicial Council has approved amendments to the following rule. The amendments are effective July 1, 2025. The Utah Judicial Council invites comments to this rule. The comment period will expire on July 4, 2025.

CJA04-202.08. Fees for records, information, and services

The proposed amendments increase fees for Xchange subscriptions and access.

Judicial Council Order

To see approved rule amendments, click on the rule number above, or click on this link to: http://www.utcourts.gov/utc/rules-approved/. Then click on the rule number.

How to View Redline Text of the Proposed Amendment

To see the proposed amendments and submit comments, click on this link: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/utc/rules-comment/, then click on the appendix letter.

How to Submit Comments

You can comment and view the comments of others by clicking on the "CONTINUE READING" link associated with each body of rules/appendix. After clicking on the "CONTINUE READING" link, you will be asked for your name, which is required, and your email address which need not be your real address. The comment website is public. Each comment must be approved by the site administrator before it will show on the public website. Although all comments will be considered, they will not be acknowledged with a response. If you have any questions, please contact the committee staff person. The list of committees and staff persons may be found at: https://www.utcourts.gov/committees/.

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