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Published on July 24, 2013 - 16:50 GMT

Fracking, “Dram Shop” Act, Notarios Among Local Highlights at American Bar Association Meeting Feb. 6-11 in Dallas

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 22, 2012 — Fracking, Texas’ “dram shop” law and notarios are chief among Texas legal issues that will be explored at the 2013 American Bar Association Midyear Meeting Feb. 6-11 in Dallas. Notable speakers at the meeting include Sen. …

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Published on July 24, 2013 - 16:50 GMT

Human Trafficking, Cybersecurity and Other Critical Legal Issues Explored at ABA Midyear Meeting in Dallas, Feb. 6-11

CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2013 — Efforts to combat human trafficking, cybersecurity and disaster preparedness in the wake of Superstorm Sandy are the focus of just some of the legal programs at the American Bar Association Midyear Meeting in Dallas, Feb. 6-11. The …

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Published on July 24, 2013 - 16:50 GMT

ABA: Privilege Should Broadly Protect Lawyers’ Confidential Communication With Firm In-House Counsel

CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2013 – In a legal-malpractice case before the Georgia Supreme Court, an American Bar Association amicus brief urges that the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine should protect confidential communications between a firm’s …

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Published on July 24, 2013 - 16:50 GMT

Ethics Guidelines, Human Trafficking and Unbundling of Legal Services Among Resolutions Up for Debate at ABA Midyear Meeting In ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 29, 2013 — Policy resolutions relating to foreign lawyers, human trafficking victims and the unbundling of legal services are expected to be debated when the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates meets as part of the …

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Published on July 23, 2013 - 22:08 GMT

Gun control, marijuana laws are among criminal justice programs at American Bar Association Annual Meeting Aug. 8-13 in San ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2013 — A discussion of measures to prevent gun violence and a debate on federal authority versus states’ rights in regard to marijuana laws are chief among criminal justice highlights at the 2013 American Bar Association Annual …

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Published on July 23, 2013 - 22:08 GMT

Intellectual property rights, cybersecurity are among business and technology highlights at American Bar Association meeting Aug. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2013 — Protecting intellectual property rights on design and technological innovations, cybersecurity best practices, and new developments on Internet governance are chief among technology issues that will be explored at the 2013 …

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Published on July 23, 2013 - 22:08 GMT

Next steps for immigration reform and LGBT families are among highlights at American Bar Association meeting Aug. 8-13 in San ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23, 2013 — The legal implications of gay marriage and assisted reproductive technology as well as a look behind the scenes at immigration reform in Congress are chief among the diversity and immigration law issues that will be …

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Published on July 23, 2013 - 11:53 GMT

Accused have right to contest orders to freeze assets needed to pay counsel, ABA urges

CHICAGO, July 23, 2013 — When the government acts on a pretrial ex parte court order and freezes assets that the defendant needs to retain counsel, the defendant should have the right to challenge the evidentiary support and underlying probable cause for …

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Published on July 22, 2013 - 15:36 GMT

California’s cap-and-trade program, Proposition 8 and Silicon Valley legal issues are among local highlights at American Bar ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2013 — California’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, same-sex marriage and high-tech law issues are chief among local and regional issues that will be explored at the 2013 American Bar Association Annual Meeting Aug. 8-13 in …

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Published on July 22, 2013 - 15:36 GMT

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Eric Holder will speak at American Bar Association Annual Meeting Aug. 8-13 in San Francisco

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2013 — Human trafficking, cybersecurity, the decline in court funding and gender equity issues in the legal profession are the focus of just some of the legal programs at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting Aug. 8-13 in …

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Published on July 22, 2013 - 15:36 GMT

Gun control, NSA leak aftermath, social media ethics are among highlights at American Bar Association meeting Aug. 8-13 in San ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2013 — Gun control, the ethics of using social media as evidence and for promotion, and cybersecurity as it relates to law firms as well as national security in the wake of the recent National Security Agency leak are chief among …

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Published on July 19, 2013 - 18:59 GMT

ABA Section of Antitrust Law submits comments on the Proposed Afghanistan Consumer Protection Law

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2013 — The American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law has submitted comments on the Proposed Afghanistan Consumer Protection Law. These views are being presented only on behalf of the Section of Antitrust Law. They have …

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Published on July 17, 2013 - 17:40 GMT

Northern California judge to receive Thurgood Marshall Award from American Bar Association

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2013 — The American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities will honor Thelton E. Henderson, federal judge in the Northern District of California, with its Thurgood Marshall Award at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at …

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Published on July 17, 2013 - 11:21 GMT

New book offers homespun advice for success to associates

CHICAGO, July 17, 2013 — The late attorney Asa Rountree often joked that he was a “consummate collector of rejection slips.” His career, of course, belied that observation. Rountree became a successful partner at Debevoise Plimpton, one of America’s most …

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Published on July 16, 2013 - 14:55 GMT

American Bar Association to present 2013 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2013 — The American Bar Association will present its 2013 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts to those who have earned the organization’s highest honor for outstanding work that fosters the American public’s understanding …

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Published on July 16, 2013 - 12:57 GMT

Former ABA President Robinson honored by National Center for State Courts

CHICAGO, July 16, 2013 — Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, immediate past president of the American Bar Association, is the recipient of the National Center for State Courts’ Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest awards presented by the organization. …

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Published on July 11, 2013 - 16:09 GMT

Small Business Law Center at Thomas Jefferson School of Law to receive ABA Solo and Small Firm Project Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2013 — The American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (GPSolo) will honor the Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s Small Business Law Center with its Solo and Small Firm Project Award at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 …

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Published on July 11, 2013 - 16:09 GMT

Llewelyn G. Pritchard to receive ABA Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2013 – The American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (GPSolo ) will honor Seattle lawyer Llewelyn G. Pritchard with its Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the …

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Published on July 11, 2013 - 16:09 GMT

Lynn Howell to receive ABA Solo and Small Firm Trainer Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2013 — The American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division (GPSolo) will honor lawyer Lynn Howell of Gulfport, Fla., with its Solo and Small Firm Trainer Award at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Marines’ Memorial …

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Published on July 11, 2013 - 16:09 GMT

ABA selects Partnership Award winners for diversity efforts

CHICAGO, July 11, 2013 –The ABA Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services selected the Dallas Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association and Monroe County (N.Y.) Bar Association as winners of the 2013 ABA Partnership Award. The award …

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