President’s Corner | by Thomas B. Alexander
The Hinds County Bar Association closed out 2009 with the always popular Annual Christmas Party which was held on December 3, 2009 at the Old Capitol Inn. Everyone who came seemed to enjoy themselves....
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The New Vietnam and the Same Old Military Industrial Complex
by Captain Equity
We were warned explicitly, implicitly, and repeatedly. But as we have learned - uh, make that “found out” - the hard way and always after the fact, hubris, unbridled power, and self interest trump good judgment every time, especially when the subject is the funding and use of America’s military.... 
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October Membership Meeting
At the October HCBA Membership Meeting, speakers on the state's new electronic filing system and the new administrative procedures for Mississippi Electronic Courts were Clint Pentecost with the Mississippi Supreme Court; Madison Chancery Clerk Arthur S Johnson, III; and  Chief Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Also, Several past presidents celebrated 20 years of service by Executive Director Patricia Evans. 
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HCBA Officer Candidates Announced
The nominations committee is pleased to announce the following HCBA members who have graciously agreed to run for office for the year 2010-2011. ..... 
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MLK Day Parade
The threat of rain, a family reunion, and a noon wedding at First Baptist cut into the size of our group, but we were well-represented on January 16 at the 2010 MLK, Jr. Parade.  This is a list of the people who marched with the Hinds County Bar Association (including Steve Ray who was out of town but supported us by letting us use his truck).
 
Willie Abston, Melissa Baltz, Roy Campbell, Wayne Drinkwater, Andy Frame, Laura Glaze, John Henegan, David Pharr, Ryan Pratt, Peyton Prospere, Alex Purvis, Anna Purvis, Steve Ray, Clarence Webster, Josh Wiener, Willona Leopold, Jasmine Leopold, Keyenna Miggins, Teandria O'Keke, Nikki Weathersby, Sedric Weathersby, and Gabrielle Weathersby.

True Compass by Edward M. Kennedy | Reviewed by Marlane Chill
Ted Kennedy’s autobiography, True Compass, was released three weeks after his death. “With so many books about the Kennedys, my father wanted to tell his story” said Ted Kennedy Jr. Much of the information in this book is very familiar. What is different is the way it is told..... 
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Supreme Court Justice George Carlson | by Kate Margolis
Presiding Mississippi Supreme Court Justice George Carlson has an internal compass that always leads to one place – his home town of Batesville... 
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How Much is Postage for Letters Rogatory | by John Land McDavid
Letters Rogatory is an ancient and honorable, but little known and seldom needed, trial procedure.. ... 
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Strategic Planning Meeting
The Hinds County Bar Association Board of Directors is in the process of developing a Long Range Plan and has partnered with the ABA Division of Bar Services. ...
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HCBA Professionalism Award
At the HCBA Dinner Honoring the Judiciary in May, 2010, the HCBA will present its eleventh annual Professionalism Award. A deadline of Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at noon, has been set for receipt of nominations.
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