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    The mission of the ABA Science & Technology Law Section is to provide leadership on emerging issues at the intersection of law, science, and technology; to promote sound policy and public understanding on such issues; and to enhance the professional development of its members.

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    Artificial Intelligence and Robotics National (Virtual) Institute 2020

    Wednesdays in October

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world, and its legal implications are vast and challenging. Every client in every industry sector — including healthcare, financial, transportation, energy, utilities, manufacturing, telecom, IT, real estate, and retail/consumer services — will be affected. The COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the use of AI and robotics, both to fight the virus and to automate processes dependent on human workers. Join us for this innovative National Institute designed to equip attendees with key technical concepts in AI as well as indispensable legal insights ranging from fundamentals to the finer points.

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    Legal Careers in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Information Law - Virtual Program

    Legal Careers in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Information Law

    Thursday, October 22 - 12:30-1:30pm ET

    SciTech Law Students - Mark your calendars to join this virtual event to hear from cyber, privacy, and information law professionals and senior ABA leaders who will discuss where they started, how they arrived, and what they recommend as potential career paths.

    SciTech Summer Series - Thankful Thursdays

    A big "Thank You" to all of the panelists who presented awesome programs during Thankful Thursday Member Appreciation series. And a "Thank You" to all of the SciTech members who joined the live programs. If you were not able to attend or would like to watch a program again, please visit the SciTech Summer Series Rewind page to hear/watch the recordings and view the PowerPoint presentations.

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    5th Annual National (Virtual) Institute on the Internet of Things (IoT)

    Recorded Sessions Available

    COVID-19 is having an unprecedented effect on our world and IoT. As people become more reliant on IoT as they work from remote locations, privacy and cybersecurity issues are escalating, and businesses are finding new incentives to accelerate digital initiatives as the world relies on technology more than ever. This stellar legal conference on IoT gives you the insights you need to practice in this world of disruption and transformation. If you attended this blockbuster IoT National Institute, you can log in with your unique registration link to view the sessions and download program materials.

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    COVID-19: FDA Emergency Use Authorizations

    Chad Landmon the Chair of IP and FDA practice at AXINN offers an overview of FDA Emergency Use Authorizations. Do you wonder how scientists and research companies will get new treatments for novel coronavirus to patients? Chad explains how EUAs work to secure FDA approvals to bring treatments to the public faster. (Watch Video Now)

    SciTech Connect - Science and Technology for the Public Good Committee

    During these unprecedented and uncertain times, SciTech is working to bring you resources that will support you and your practice. We invite all Section members to join our Science and Technology for the Public Good committee to take part in a COVID-19 Discussion Forum.

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    2020 Annual Meeting Update From Section Delegates William Baker and Richard Field

    The ABA Select Committee Report was prepared to aid House of Delegates members in informing their constituencies about actions of the House and other highlights of the 2020 Annual Meeting. The report is comprehensive and identifies the scope and diversity of matters considered by the House. Included also are links to speeches of the Officers, remarks by John G. Levi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Legal Services Corporation, and to the final adopted language of Resolutions with Reports.

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