CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2011 — The American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has responded to an Oct. 6 letter from U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) requesting information about several legal education issues: collection of …
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2011 — The current financial crisis and other factors have led states to reevaluate sentencing policies and reentry programs. The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section ’s “ Fourth Annual Sentencing & Reentry Institute …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 19, 2011— The American Bar Association has named veteran Washington journalist Carol Stevens to be its director of the Communications and Media Relations Division. For the past seven years, Stevens has been managing editor of USA …
National Estate Planning Awareness Week (Oct. 17-23) reminds us to make sure that we’re prepared to protect ourselves and our loved ones should we face unexpected sickness, accident or untimely death. “If you die without a will, state law is likely to …
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts also among Honorees WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 13, 2011— American Bar Association President Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III will join U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, White House Chief of Staff William …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2011 — In testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, James E. Felman expressed firm support for advisory sentencing guidelines that are continually reviewed as the means to “best …
CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2011 – Individuals arrested and detained for misdemeanor offenses or crimes that do not involve violence or drugs and do not suggest a motive or opportunity to smuggle contraband into a prison or other detention facility should not be …
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2011 – How will health care reform be affected by federal spending reductions? How will the new regulations impact physician practices? Is the Patient Affordable Care Act unconstitutional? These and other emerging legal issues facing …
CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2011—U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour, former U.S. Attorney John McKay, and corporate and port security experts will discuss legal and business-related issues involving homeland security at the American Bar Association Tort Trial …
CHICAGO, Oct. 6 2011 – Young lawyers from throughout the country will volunteer in Seattle Oct. 14 to educate former servicemembers on available federal veterans’ benefits and help them complete the required forms. The public service event, from 2 – 5 p. …
CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2011 – The Maryland Court of Appeals should affirm appointment of counsel for indigent defendants at bail or pretrial release hearings, the American Bar Association urges in its amicus brief in Paul B. DeWolfe Jr. et al. v. Quinton …
Hear First Hand from on-the-Ground Implementer WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2011 — Until recently, it took 3 to 5 years for courts to process minor money claims in the Philippines; today it takes 4 to 6 months, thanks to judicial reform, legal education and …
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2011 — Legal and regulatory developments related to environmental, energy and resources issues will be on the agenda as the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources meets Oct. 12-15 at the JW Marriott, …
Irish President Mary McAleese, Former President Mary Robinson Headline Dublin Conference WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 — Equitable distribution of cost between poor and rich nations in climate change and international trade initiatives, multi- …
Irish President Mary McAleese, Former President Mary Robinson Headline Dublin Conference WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 — Global competition, regulatory law and enforcement around the world, and the future of the Euro zone will be on the agenda as the …
Irish President Mary McAleese, Former President Mary Robinson Headline Dublin Conference WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 — Human rights issues surrounding the Roma peoples, immigration, human trafficking, and revolutions in the Middle East and North …
Irish President Mary McAleese, Former President Mary Robinson Headline Dublin Conference WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 — Key challenges within the legal profession due to the economic downturn and technology, as well as global regulatory and …
Reinterpretation of this rule could threaten client-lawyer confidentiality WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 - American Bar Association President Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III submitted a comment letter today to the U.S. Department of Labor on behalf of the …
Anniversary Program Features Justice John Paul Stevens (Ret.), Death Row Exoneree and Pro Bono Lawyers WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2011 — The American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project , created in 1986 to help ensure fair trials and …
CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2011 — The American Bar Association Commission on Ethics 20/20 , in its release of initial proposals for comment, is recommending amendments to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and other association policies to take into …
