While many governments have shown disappointing commitment, we do see increased momentum towards state protection of both people and planet. Progressive legislation by some G20 countries is driving worldwide human rights protections. Lawyers have an important role to play as they help to draft legislation or policy as well as how they advise their business clients about the impacts of these legislative trends… (see more)
Join us for this quarter’s Supreme Court update from Supreme Court practitioners Charlie Dameron, Caroline Flynn, and Blake Stafford. They’ll fill you in on what the Court is up to, some interesting cases and issues facing the Judiciary this Term, what the new composition of the Court entails for the current caseload, and more. Come ready with questions and join us for this one-hour overview of all you need to know about recent developments in the world of Supreme Court and appellate practice…(see more)
The Intellectual Property Law Section of the FBA is hosting a casual webinar full of valuable information for any law student interested in a career in Intellectual Property Law. Looking for an exciting and challenging career in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks? Join us in hearing experienced panel of IP lawyers not lecture, but rather, talk to the virtual audience about what it takes to start your career and to succeed… (see more)
Webinar presenters will bring a spectrum of perspectives on Alternative Dispute Resolution and explore the impact that COVID-19 has had on ADR. The panel will also discuss best practices for conducting remote ADR, effectiveness of remote ADR, and the availability of neutrals. Join the broadcast for a updates on the application of mandatory ADR provisions to class action claims and the recent trend of mass arbitrations… (see more)
Explore the history of herbicide exposure claims subsequent to the enactment of the Agent Orange Act of 1991. Presenter, Commander John B. Wells (ret), will discuss the role of rulemaking and judicial review in covering veteran herbicide victims and the use of the pro-veteran canon of construction and other statutory interpretation tools to overcome Virginia arguments… (see more)
