Press Releases on July 29, 2013

On eve of Medicare anniversary, over 6.6 million seniors save over $7 billion on drugs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2013 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 On eve of Medicare anniversary, over 6.6 million seniors save over $7 billion on drugs On eve of Medicare anniversary, new information shows a thriving program On the eve of the …

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SonAir resumes commercial service with Eurocopter EC225 helicopters

Based in Angola, SonAir is the aviation division of Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company. Its resumption of EC225 rotations for the oil and gas sector marks a new step in the return-to-service status for the full EC225 fleet worldwide. “The three …

Remarks by the Vice President at Pratt & Whitney, Singapore

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release July 27, 2013 Pratt Whitney -- Eagle Services Asia Singapore 1:03 P.M. SGT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, Bill, thank you.  Thank you very, very much.  I had a terrific tour.  I don’t know …

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Baltic Leaders

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 29, 2013 President Obama looks forward to welcoming President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, and President Andris Berzins of Latvia to …

ABA to Proceed with Equal Justice Conference and Expand Immigration Programming

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2010 — The American Bar Association announced today that it will move forward as scheduled with the Equal Justice Conference in Phoenix May 13 – 15. “The American Bar Association has already made its opposition to the new Arizona …

Professional Responsibility Conference Focuses on Changing Nature of Law Practice, Cross Border Issues in Lawyer Regulation

CHICAGO, May 6, 2010—Fundamental changes in approaches to serving client legal needs, and in how the legal profession deals with regulation of an increasingly global environment will be front and center as lawyers and lawyer regulators from across the …

Networking, Continuing Legal Education and Community Service Opportunities Aplenty as the American Bar Association Lands on St. ...

CHICAGO, May 10, 2010 – The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the General Practice, Solo Small Firm Division, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Bar Association, will host its Spring Conference beginning Thursday, May 13, and ending …

ABA to Address Water Issues of Eastern US States

CHICAGO, May 18, 2010 – Catastrophic floods and a prolonged drought have afflicted the Eastern United States in the last decade. As a result, these states are experiencing deepening conflicts over interstate water allocations and limited reservoir storage …

Program to Highlight E-Discovery Trends and Challenges

CHICAGO, May 20, 2010 – Experts in trial practice will participate in sessions to examine the increasing use of e-discovery and the impact that technology is having on civil litigation, possible federal rules changes, and the problem of court costs and …

City and Rural Housing Sustainability and Community Revitalization the Focus of ABA Conference in Washington, D.C.

CHICAGO, May 21, 2010 – Top policymakers and legal experts will gather to explore the latest in sustainable community development, green building initiatives, tax credits, new markets, and foreclosure solutions when the American Bar Association Forum on …

Disability Rights Legal Center in California to Receive National Recognition through ABA Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 25, 2010 — The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law has selected the Disability Rights Legal Center of Los Angeles to receive the 2010 Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights. For 35 years the …

ABA Journal Profiles Robert Morgenthau, the Original “Law & Order” DA

CHICAGO, May 26, 2010 –The June issue of ABA Journal profiles “The Boss” Robert Morgenthau, former district attorney for New York County.  Morgenthau’s career spans from the post-WWII era to the present, including his current of counsel job with Wachtel, …

ABA Press Briefing Prior to Kagan Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2010 — The confirmation hearing for Elena Kagan to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court begins June 28. The ABA Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary makes a unique contribution to the vetting process by …

Oil, Gas Exploration/Production & Environmental Impact Feature of ABA Environmental Conference in Texas, June 14-15

Region 6 States to meet on environmental regulation, impact and enforcement initiativesCHICAGO, June 11, 2010 – The American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources will present a conference on environmental issues in Region 6 ( …

ABA Teleconference to Address Interpretation, Enforcement of Chemical Management Laws

CHICAGO, June 11, 2010 —The American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources will hold a lunchtime teleconference called “Meet the Administration: A Luncheon Visit with Associate General Counsel Leslye M. Fraser S.M., J.D.” on Friday …

ABA Inspires Lawyers Throughout the World to Remain Committed to Human Rights and the Rule of Law

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 18, 2010 — In today’s speech to the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Conference in Italy, American Bar Association House of Delegates Chair William C. Hubbard inspired lawyers to re-commit themselves to the hard work of …

Summer Law Clerk Program Celebrates 10 Years of Opportunity for Minority and Disadvantaged Law Students

CHICAGO, June 18, 2010 – The American Bar Association Section of Litigation announced that nearly 180 financially disadvantaged and minority law students are participating in its Judicial Intern Opportunity Program this summer. The program, celebrating its …

Women and Children, First

July Issue of ABA Journal Looks at Advances in Diversity, New Thinking on Juvenile Justice and a Model Foster Care FamilyCHICAGO, June 23, 2010 –ABA Journal profiles the encouraging trend in state courts of more women serving as chief justice – 20 states …

ABA Delegates to Consider Policies on Same-Sex Marriage, Criminal Justice, Tracing Guns, Mitigating Harm from Disasters, Civil ...

CHICAGO, July 9, 2010—Issues ranging from same-sex marriage to criminal justice system resources, tracing weapons used in crime, mitigating loss of life and other harm from disasters, advancing principles for providing legal assistance in civil cases, and …