Bar News
Jul
01
ASR Volunteers Still Needed
The ASBA is still looking for volunteers to help identify and organize headnotes for the new volumes of the ASRs. The quicker this is done, the quicker the ASRs can be released. Sharron Rancourt will be organizing this project. If you would like to participate, please get in touch with her.
Jun
29
Nick Deganhart Speaks About Practicing Law In American Samoa
Departing Assistant Attorney General, and ASBA member, Nick Deganhart spoke with KHJ Radio about practicing criminal law in American Samoa. Deganhart suggested that the criminal justice system should seek alternatives to jail in sentencing.
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Jun
29
June Bar Meeting At Sadie’s
Jun
15
High Court Building Back In Business
High Court will resume in the High Court building beginning June 20, 2011. Since the tsunami in 2009, court has been held in the GHC Reid Building. All renovations will be completed by next Monday, and all scheduled hearings will be moved. Attorneys are encouraged to call the High Court to determine whether their hearings will be affected.
Update: Samoa News Story
Jun
03
ASR Volunteers Needed
The Chief Justice has requested the Bar’s assistance finalizing the new editions of the ASRs. Specifically, the ASBA can help writing headnotes and compiling a digest for the 8-12 ASR3d. If you can help in this project, or would like to lead the ASBA’s effort, please get in touch with the ASBA President at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
