This program focuses on the unique ethical issues confronted by public lawyers using an entertaining, interactive format. Expert panelists dramatize illustrative hypothetical scenarios followed by a discussion session after each hypo. Program topics include: special conflicts of interest for former and current government officers and employees; duties to former clients; client with diminished capacity; organization as a client, and more. To access the registration form in PDF click the arrow directly below.
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that the excessive fines clause of the Eighth Amendment applies to state and local governments in Timbs v. Indiana. What does the decision mean for state and local governments? Sign up to find out!
REGISTER ONLINE - NOW!The Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division's mission is to serve the nation’s public lawyers. By promoting integrity and excellence among public advocates, providing meaningful services not obtainable elsewhere, and by highlighting the extraordinary work of public lawyers, GPSLD works to enhance the position of public lawyers, create camaraderie within the public sector, and provide representation within the ABA for public lawyers.
Both the private and public sectors often rely on a competitive bidding process to acquire goods and services. For the process to truly be competitive, bidders need to set their prices honestly and independently from one another. When they collude, the customer ultimately loses. In this webinar, learn how federal and state antitrust enforcers and economists sniff out potential bid-riggers. There will be an exploration of federal and state antitrust and consumer protection laws and a discussion using real world examples.
Learn about ethical issues confronted by tax lawyers, including: special conflicts of interest for former and current government officers and employees; duties to former clients; responsibilities of a partner or supervisory lawyer; and more.
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Substance abuse and addictions affect attorneys and their licenses. Learn how to recognize a legal professional with an impairment and the resources available to them and their colleagues.
We live in a new age, where it seems that every day brings a sensational headline, when anyone with the barest of credentials can write and post an item and call it "news," and where the veracity of news - legitimate or not - is constantly called into question. Judges and lawyers have always had to deal with media coverage of high profile cases, controversial decisions, and judicial elections.
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal statute that governs which federal agency records are releasable to the public. This primer provides an overview of the federal FOIA and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, and will help those within and outside of the government understand the requirements involved in the disclosure of public records.
When public entities are sued, their actions are not only scrutinized in the litigation process but often in the media and the public eye. This presentation will provide tips for how lawyers who represent public entities can best manage the litigation process both internally and externally, set against the backdrop of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct including Model Rules 3.6 (trial publicity); Model Rule 3.8 (f) (special responsibilities of a prosecutor); Model Rule 8.2 (criticism of judges), and Model Rule 8.4 (c) and (d) (misconduct).
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CLE 90 MIN: Join us for a practical, informative seminar on the frequently confusing Touhy rules. Whether you handle your agency’s Touhy requests or represent litigants seeking documents/testimony from a federal agency, you’ll find this program very helpful. Each federal agency has their own regulations, designed to control the manner in which their employees provide information in response to subpoenas. Our panelists will help you smoothly navigate the process.
The Division's Transitioning to Civilian Life: A Roadmap for Military Lawyers resource has been updated! Here you will find résumé, cover letter, interviewing and networking tips from military lawyers who have successfully made the transition to civilian lawyer.
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We've just created an International Pro Bono Committee and a Hot Topics Committee. The International Pro Bono Committee will provide members with information about pro bono opportunities around the world. The Hot Topics Committee will monitor public law practice to determine if there are any issues that the division should investigate more deeply by, for instance, publishing an article, presenting a CLE program or sponsoring policy before the ABA House of Delegates. To join either or both committees email alison.hill@americanbar.org
