
February 2016 Wyoming Lawyer

The Wyoming State Bar today announced that 15 people have been recommended for admission to practice law in Wyoming.
At a meeting held January 22, 2016, the Board of Officers and Commissioners of the Wyoming State Bar approved certain amendments to the Bylaws to be distributed to members for comment.
At a meeting held January 22, 2016, the Board of Officers and Commissioners of the Wyoming State Bar approved new Wyoming Rules for Fee Arbitration to be distributed to members for comment.
Most everyone can tell you a story about how substance abuse or suicide has impacted them, a family member, or friend. As a lawyer, you might encounter clients who struggle with one or both of these issues. If you want to learn more about the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming and how you can get involved with community change to support prevention of these issues, tune in to this webinar!
The Wyoming State Bar today announced that 15 attorneys have been suspended from the practice of law in Wyoming for failing to comply with Article I, Sec. 5(b) of the Bylaws of the Wyoming State Bar by not paying their annual license fees.
This presentation will give an overview of mining laws in the west, including the rights and nuances associated with unpatented and patented mining claims, how claims are located, the types of claims available, federal requirements, and variations in state mining requirements.
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Ever wonder how many new lawyers are being admitted to practice law in Wyoming? Is it comparable to the year you were admitted?
Suicide, a Public Health issue, is everyone’s business. The Centers for Disease Control ranked lawyers 4th in proportion of suicides by profession. Unfortunately, we’ve seen colleagues in Wyoming contribute to this tragic statistic.