AMLA Expands Treasury’s Ability to Fight Money Laundering
By Wick Sollers, Dan Sale, Christina Kung, and Kelli Gulite – April 9, 2021 | New FinCEN whistleblower program and enhanced rewards could drastically change anti-money-laundering enforcement.
Criminal Litigation
The Criminal Litigation Committee is concerned with the defense and prosecution of all criminal matters, including all state and federal crimes as well as complex white-collar cases and regulatory enforcement matters.
Upcoming Roundtable: Cannabis IP - Real or Smoke and Mirrors?
April 14, 2021 / 1 PM ET
The program will include experts presenting and interactively discussing the scope and current limits of intellectual property protection available to cannabis and CBD businesses, and best practices to maximize the protections for these businesses in today's conflicting maze of regulations.
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Recent Practice Points
The Criminal Trial and COVID-19: Continuing Challenges as Courts Begin to Open Up
By Jane Shvets and Kate Witteman – April 5, 2021 | In the coming months, criminal lawyers likely will be practicing in courtrooms that look very different from the pre-pandemic days.
Articles
Challenging Systemic Racism with Human Connection
By Andrea (Andi) Mazingo – February 26, 2021 | As lawyers, we have a special obligation to mitigate inequities.
Opening Statements in Criminal Trials: Characterizing Evidence and Timing
By Cheryl D. Stein – February 26, 2021 | It's not just a question of how, but also when.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Cyber-Crimes and Practical Tips for Attorneys to Interpret Geek Speak
Sean Renshaw and Greg Naviloff provide insight for attorneys on commonly asked questions with respect to forensic cyber-crime investigation response. (19:48 min.)
Preparing for Sentencing from the Beginning
Guilt or innocence is often only half the battle; sentencing frequently follows. This program provides guidance to young attorneys on how—and when—to prepare for a sentencing hearing. (7:11 min.)
Criminal Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Criminal Litigation Committee and maximize your Section membership!
Events & CLE
Apr
20
Events | Webinar
National Institute on E-Discovery 2021
ETHICS 60 min
Join our renowned e-discovery judges, litigators, and in-house counsel as they examine the continually evolving state of electronic discovery in litigation.
May
05
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Litigation Section Annual Conference
CLE 60 min
The Litigation Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. The conference will take place virtually May 5-7, 2021. We expect to attract more than 500 attendees, including in-house…