Antitrust Immunity for Utah's Political Subdivisions: The Utah Supreme Court's Opinion in Summit Water v. Summit County- September 27, 2006 Antitrust Immunity for Utah's Political Subdivisions: The Utah Supreme Court's Opinion in Summit Water v. Summit County by Mark Glick and Michael Petrogeorge The Utah Supreme Court's November 4, 2005 opinion in Summit Water v. Summit County, 2005 UT 73, clarifies the circumstances under which Utah's local governments are immune from liability under the provisions of the Utah Antitrust Act, Utah Code Ann. 76-10-911, et seq. (the "Utah Act"). The Court held that under the plain language of...http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/antitrust_immun.html Standard 20 - Just Doing the Right Thing- September 22, 2006 Standard 20 - Just Doing the Right Thing by Judge John Baxter Lawyers shall not authorize or encourage their clients or anyone under their direction or supervision to engage in conduct proscribed by these Standards. "Remove all antitrust materials." The bright yellow sticky note stared back at me. I was a contract hire, just out of law school and engaged as a discovery mole in a multi-district, multi-plaintiff, multi-defendant, class action and individual plaintiff lawsuit. My colleagues and.http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/standard_20_jus.html Commission Highlights- September 22, 2006 Commission Highlights During its regularly scheduled meeting of June 9, 2006 which was held at Stein Erickson Lodge, Deer Valley, Utah, the Board of Bar Commissioners received the following reports and took the actions indicated. 1. David Bird reported on the Judicial Council and noted that there were four openings in the judiciary since Judges Yeates, Fuchs, Hansen and Fredericks will be retiring within the next seven months. Chief Justice Durham noted that the applicant pool was...http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/commission_high_8.html 2006 Fall Forum Awards- September 22, 2006 2006 Fall Forum Awards The Board of Bar Commissioners is seeking nominations for the 2006 Fall Forum Awards. These awards have a long history of honoring publicly those whose professionalism, public service and personal dedication have significantly enhanced the administration of justice, the delivery of legal services and the building up of the profession. Your award nominations must be submitted in writing to Christy Abad, Executive Secretary, 645 South 200 East, Suite 310, Salt Lake City,...http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/2006_fall_forum_2.html DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD- September 22, 2006 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Utah Minority Bar Association The Utah Minority Bar Association has promoted the professional advancement of minority lawyers and the social and civic standing of people of color in the state since 1991. UMBA has made great strides in promoting the interests of Utah's minority lawyers and raising awareness of their significant contributions to our system of justice. The association brought esteem and honor to those pioneers of the legal profession last November...http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/distinguished_s_1.html DISTINGUISHED JUDGE OF THE YEAR- September 22, 2006 DISTINGUISHED JUDGE OF THE YEAR Hon. Gordon J. Low - Judge Gordon J. Low received his undergraduate education at Utah State University and a law degree from Arizona State University in 1973. He practiced law in Logan Utah, principally in litigation, both civil and criminal law. Governor Norman S. Bangerter appointed Judge Low to the First District Court bench in 1987 where he served as presiding judge for seven years. He has served as a member of the State Board of Parks and Recreation, a...http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/distinguished_j.html DISTINGUISHED LAWYER OF THE YEAR- September 22, 2006 DISTINGUISHED LAWYER OF THE YEAR Max D. Wheeler - Mr. Wheeler was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Weber State University in 1965, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah, College of Law in 1968. His first years as a trial lawyer began in Washington D.C. where he joined the Criminal Section of the Tax Division, United States Department of Justice. In that position, he traveled throughout the United States...http://www.utahbar.org/barjournal/archives/2006/09/distinguished_l.html |