WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013 — The American Bar Association Sections of Antitrust Law and International Law have submitted joint comments on the COMESA Draft Guidelines on Public Interest and Application of Articles 16 and 19 (Horizontal and Vertical …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21, 2013 — During the final weeks of the congressional August recess, American Bar Association President James R. Silkenat is asking the association’s nearly 400,000 members to contact their members of Congress to urge them to ensure …
CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2013 — The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued a formal opinion that allows lawyers and law firms in certain situations to divide fees with other firms practicing in …
CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2013 — The American Bar Association is unveiling a website for volunteer lawyers interested in helping to ensure veterans receive disability compensation. The site will serve as a key tool for the Veterans’ Claims Assistance Network, a …
CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2013 — With cyberattacks growing in frequency and sophistication, two new books from expert Jody B. Westby offer those in the field new tools to guide them through issues associated with legal research as well as resources to deal with …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 15, 2013 — The American Bar Association Sections of Antitrust Law and International Law have submitted joint comments on the Draft “Merger Review Process Guidelines” of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. These views …
CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2013 — Eugene G. Beckham of Miami recently began a one-year term as chair of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Beckham is founder and partner of Beckham Beckham P.A. His practice focuses on defending …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 13, 2013 — The American Bar Association adopted policies relating to the “gay panic” defense, genocide and mental health when the association’s policymaking body met during the 2013 ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The meeting of …
CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2013 — James R. Silkenat, a partner in the New York office of the national law firm of Sullivan Worcester and a member of its Corporate Department, took office today as president of the American Bar Association at the conclusion of the …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 13, 2013 — Lawyer William C. Hubbard, a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley Scarborough LLP in Columbia, S.C., was elected today as American Bar Association president-elect at the organization’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco. He will …
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2013 – The 2013 ABA Medal, the American Bar Association’s highest honor, was awarded today to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Upon accepting the award, Clinton called on “citizen …
CHICAGO, Aug.13, 2013 — Michael Burke, a native of Chatham, N.J., recently became chair of the American Bar Association’s Section Officers Conference, a leadership entity within the nearly 400,000-member organization known as the national voice for the …
SAN FRANCISCO (August 12, 2013) – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced a major shift in Department of Justice policy to address overcrowding in the federal prison system during remarks at the American Bar Association 2013 Annual Meeting. The ABA has …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 12, 2013 — The American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources has announced that William L. Penny will serve as chair for a one-year term starting Aug. 12. Penny, who practices in the area of environmental law …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 9, 2013 —The American Bar Association Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities will officially release its report Latinos in the United States: Overcoming Legal Obstacles, Engaging in Civic Life on Aug. 11 during the …
CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2013 — The American Bar Association Section of Litigation will honor Washington, D.C., lawyer Jared Genser with its International Human Rights Award. The award, which recognizes an individual who has made substantial and long-term …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 6, 2013 — Members of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources will bring their nationwide public service initiative, “One Million Trees Project,” to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Aug. 8 during …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 2, 2013 — The American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Sexual Violence has selected attorney Nancy Lemon as the recipient of the 2013 Sharon L. Corbitt Award. The ABA Commission on Domestic Sexual Violence created this award …
CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2013 — From the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to Hurricane Sandy, human-made and natural disasters present not only challenges but opportunities in the areas of affordable housing and community economic resilience. Building Community …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 1, 2013 — The American Bar Association’s Section of Science Technology Law will release next week its Summer 2013 issue of The SciTech Lawyer, which charts the legal implications of “mobile privacy.” “This issue looks into the …
