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BYLAWS TOPIC in the news: Texas Law Firm Hits Rival With Web Search Keywords Suit
by Kimberly L. Chavers, Esq. 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Hi, all - I thought you all might find the first headline below interesting since it relates to the topic we've been discussing. Texas Law Firm Hits Rival With Web Search Keywords Suit<https://www.law360.com/pulse/small-law/articles/2325828?nl_pk=015f23c2-b9a1…> By Lynn LaRowe Texas personal injury firm Thomas J. Henry Law has claimed in a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court that a Lone Star State competitor is unlawfully capitalizing on his reputation by misdirecting web searches through the purchase of certain search keywords. [https://static.law360news.com/images/icon-pdf.png]Complaint attached | Read full article »<https://www.law360.com/pulse/small-law/articles/2325828?nl_pk=015f23c2-b9a1…> | Save to favorites »<https://www.law360.com/pulse/small-law/articles/2325828?nl_pk=015f23c2-b9a1…> Best, Kim Kimberly L. Chavers, Esq. CHAVERS LAW, PLLC Direct: 941.374.7979 Fax: 941.500.5112 Email: KChavers(a)ChaversLawFL.com<mailto:KChavers@ChaversLawFL.com> Website: https://ChaversLawFL.com<https://chaverslawfl.com/> Sarasota, FL* *Available for Consultation and by Appointment NOTICE: This transmission and any attachments may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer immediately. Thank you. From: Small Law Law360 Pulse <news-q2(a)law360.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:13 PM To: Kimberly L. Chavers, Esq. <kchavers(a)chaverslawfl.com> Subject: Texas Law Firm Hits Rival With Web Search Keywords Suit Texas personal injury firm Thomas J. 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Committee Meeting Today
by Jennifer Shaw 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

The Bylaws Committee will meet at 2pm ET today. Zoom link is below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89952773266?pwd=Cab4maxpzdmCQSALPjx4lAkiBTJQv0.1&… Meeting ID: 899 5277 3266 Passcode: 213143 Jennifer Shaw Executive Director Public Investors Advocate Bar Association 1300 McGee Dr., Ste 112 Norman, OK 73072 (405) 300-8909

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Bylaws Committee Meeting
by Office 14 Apr '25

14 Apr '25

Alex Raga is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88638001289?pwd=IXt5lr6MZZIBbbDyF95ivAK6xNlcCC.1&… Meeting ID: 886 3800 1289 Passcode: 329821 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,88638001289#,,,,*329821# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,88638001289#,,,,*329821# US (Houston) --- Dial by your location • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 931 3860 US Meeting ID: 886 3800 1289 Passcode: 329821 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kZQElVDS

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Committee Meeting - Wednesday January 15
by Jennifer Shaw 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

Reminder – The Bylaws Committee will meet on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 2pm ET. The zoom information is below: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87312427016?pwd=mvtjspN4ahBlxLi0OGUlJAgP6uCmIo.1&… Meeting ID: 873 1242 7016 Passcode: 651494 Jennifer Shaw Executive Director Public Investors Advocate Bar Association 1300 McGee Dr., Ste 112 Norman, OK 73072 (405) 300-8909

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PIABA Bylaws Committee Meeting
by Office 05 Feb '25

05 Feb '25

Alex Raga is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89952773266?pwd=Cab4maxpzdmCQSALPjx4lAkiBTJQv0.1&… Meeting ID: 899 5277 3266 Passcode: 213143 --- One tap mobile +13462487799,,89952773266#,,,,*213143# US (Houston) +16694449171,,89952773266#,,,,*213143# US --- Dial by your location • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US Meeting ID: 899 5277 3266 Passcode: 213143 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc9T4SUo1l

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PIABA Bylaws Committee Meeting
by Office 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Alex Raga is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83226674215?pwd=fgv2EV9wEaAzQbwyU5sdEZbPXv8sot.1&… Meeting ID: 832 2667 4215 Passcode: 169451 --- One tap mobile +17193594580,,83226674215#,,,,*169451# US +12532050468,,83226674215#,,,,*169451# US --- Dial by your location • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US Meeting ID: 832 2667 4215 Passcode: 169451 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kceePYCfrM

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PIABA Meeting Cancellation
by Jennifer Shaw 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

The Bylaws Committee Meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. I wish everyone a Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Jennifer Shaw Executive Director Public Investors Advocate Bar Association 1300 McGee Dr., Ste 112 Norman, OK 73072 (405) 300-8909

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PIABA Bylaws Committee Meeting
by Office 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Alex Raga is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87312427016?pwd=mvtjspN4ahBlxLi0OGUlJAgP6uCmIo.1&… Meeting ID: 873 1242 7016 Passcode: 651494 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,87312427016#,,,,*651494# US (San Jose) +17193594580,,87312427016#,,,,*651494# US --- Dial by your location • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 873 1242 7016 Passcode: 651494 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdkzGvTtKw

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Sorry to miss the meeting!
by Kimberly L. Chavers, Esq. 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

Hi, all - I dialed but had to quickly disconnect for an incoming call regarding an urgent client matter. So, if you saw a random #, that was me. My apologies for the interruption and the conflict. Sincerely, Kim Kimberly L. Chavers, Esq. CHAVERS LAW, PLLC Direct: 941.374.7979 Fax: 941.500.5112 Email: KChavers(a)ChaversLawFL.com Website: https://ChaversLawFL.com<https://chaverslawfl.com/> Sarasota, FL* *Available for Consultation and by Appointment NOTICE: This transmission and any attachments may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer immediately. Thank you.

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Current PIABA Bylaws, List Serve Guidelines and Policy Statements
by Jennifer Shaw 18 Nov '24

18 Nov '24

Thank you all for volunteering on the Bylaws Committee. For your reference going forward, I have attached the most recent version of the PIABA Bylaws, List Serve Guidelines, and Policy Statements. Look forward to seeing you during the 11/20 Bylaws Meeting. Jennifer Shaw Executive Director Public Investors Advocate Bar Association 1300 McGee Dr., Ste 112 Norman, OK 73072 (405) 300-8909

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