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  • March 10, 2020 2:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE

    IN RE COVID-19 § PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES § ORDER

    This 9th day of March 2020, it appears to the Supreme Court of Delaware that: WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that a novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) presents a serious public health threat; WHEREAS, the President of the United States has issued Proclamations prohibiting travel to the United States by foreign nationals who recently visited areas acutely impacted by COVID-19; the Department of State has issued Level 3 and Level 4 Travel Advisories for certain affected countries; and domestic and foreign health authorities have issued guidance to citizens within their respective jurisdictions, both recommending and mandating precautionary measures to defend against the spread of COVID-19; WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of Delaware has issued a statement advising that members of the public who are experiencing symptoms such as cough, fever or other respiratory problems should stay home and, if they have a court date scheduled, that they should notify the appropriate parties; WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of Delaware regularly conducts oral arguments involving the attendance of litigants, practitioners, and other interested persons from around the United States and other countries; and WHEREAS, in the interest of protecting the foregoing individuals, court staff, and the public, the Supreme Court of Delaware will implement certain precautionary measures. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that the following precautionary measures will remain in place until further order of the Supreme Court of Delaware: 1. With respect to oral arguments, the following procedures shall be followed: (a) Any attorney in an appeal shall promptly provide written notice to the other counsel appearing in such case, if such attorney or party reasonably  believes that a scheduled oral argument may require or cause the presence of an individual who (i) may be infected with COVID-19 or (ii) has been in contact within the past fourteen (14 days) with an individual who may be infected by COVID-19. (b) If notice is given pursuant to subsection (a), the parties shall promptly confer regarding whether an alternative attorney is available without conflicting with subsection (a); and whether a delay in oral argument would be appropriate, and if so, what is the least amount of delay necessary. (c) Within three (3) days of any notice given pursuant to subsection (a), the parties shall file a joint letter or joint motion with the Court that (i) identifies the concern that was the subject of the notice; (ii) explains the steps the parties have agreed upon and implemented to alleviate such concern; (iii) sets forth any relief requested from the Court to address such concern; and (iv) sets forth any disagreements among the parties, including alternative proposals not mutually agreed upon.

    FOR THE COURT: /s/ Collins J. Seitz, Jr. Chief Justice  

    View Order

    Courts.delaware.gov/rules

  • March 09, 2020 11:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Effective March 9, 2020, the third-floor of the United States Bankruptcy Court will be temporarily closed and relocated until further notice.  The Court’s Intake Office has been relocated to the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, located in Suite 400 on the 4th floor.  Any individuals filing for bankruptcy will need to report to the 4th-floor Intake Office.

    The Clerk’s Office has been relocated to the 2nd floor.  All deliveries MUST BE X-RAYED ON THE 5TH OR  6TH FLOORS before delivery to the Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor.  Binders can be picked up from the Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor on Fridays between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.  Thank you.  

    https://www.deb.uscourts.gov/news/

  • October 03, 2018 11:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    With the retirement of Judge Gregory M. Sleet last week, the Court provides this update on case assignments and Magistrate Judges.

      With little, if any, exceptions, all open cases that were formerly assigned to the GMS docket have now been reassigned to an active District of Delaware District Judge. The same is true for cases that were formerly assigned to the Vacant Judgeship docket (VAC). Cases that were formerly assigned to Visiting Judges that have not been reassigned to a Delaware District Judge will remain assigned to a Visiting Judge (subject to any order that may be entered by the Visiting Judge).

     Newly-filed cases (civil, criminal, and miscellaneous matters) are being assigned in essentially equal numbers to all four District Judge dockets: LPS, RGA, CFC, and MN.

      The Court has also modified its plan for utilization of Magistrate Judges. Beginning today, with respect to newly-filed cases, Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge will work with all four District Judges, Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke is paired with Judges Stark and Noreika, and Magistrate Judge Sherry Fallon is paired with Judges Andrews and Connolly. Each District Judge will determine how he or she wishes to utilize the Magistrate Judges.

      The Court may modify its case assignment plan and Magistrate Judge utilization plan at any time.

    October 1st Announcement

    http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/news/update-case-assignments-and-magistrate-judges


  • September 14, 2018 9:02 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Please join me in congratulating our very own Claudine Smith (Pro Bono Director) on being the 2018 recipient of the Christopher W. White Access to Justice Award.  We should all feel proud that once again DPA’s dedication and  commitment to pro bono work has opened doors for another paralegal.  Claudine will be recognized at an award ceremony  and breakfast on Thursday, October 24, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chase Center. Congratulations to you Claudine!!!!

  • February 22, 2018 3:01 PM | Deleted user

    The Board of Directors would like to welcome Michelle Dero as our new Job Bank Director and Olufunmi Durojaiye as our new Programs Director!

  • December 19, 2017 12:05 PM | Deleted user

    Thank you to those that attended the Special Meeting to vote for the Bylaw Amendments, and to those that send in their proxy ballots.  We are pleased to announce that all of the proposed amendments passed.  You can find a copy of the updated bylaws in the Forms section of the website.

  • November 29, 2017 5:20 PM | Deleted user

    The Board of Directors would like to call a Special Meeting in conjunction with the New Castle County Holiday Luncheon in order to amend the current DPA Bylaws.  A redline of the Proposed Bylaws, as well as an Explanation of Changes, are available in the Forms section of the website.  The Notice of Special Meeting and the Proxy ballot are also in the Forms section.  For full voting members that are not able to attend in person, you must submit your proxy no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 14, 2017

    Please feel free to contact Heidi Coleman, the DPA Secretary, if you have any questions or concerns prior to the special meeting.

  • September 05, 2017 4:50 PM | Deleted user

    Please join me in congratulating our very own Heidi Coleman (DPA Secretary) for being the 2017 recipient of the Christopher W. White Access to Justice Award.  We should all feel proud that once again DPA’s dedication and  commitment to pro bono work has opened doors for another paralegal.  Heidi will be recognized at an award ceremony and breakfast on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chase Center.  Congratulations Heidi!

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PRO BONO

Service is at the heart of the DPA.  We strive to give back to our community as much as possible.  Some of the events we participate in are Wills for Heroes/Seniors, Mock Trial, and serving dinner at the Ronald McDonald house.  Please consider volunteering! 

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Working in a fast-paced, nationwide field can be challenging, but the DPA stays on top of the current happenings across the country and reports back to the members with pertinent information.  

For more information on what's going on in the paralegal world, check out the National Affairs page. 


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