Courts & Judiciary

Women in the Law

Bar associations, and NABE, address sexual harassment

By Marilyn Cavicchia

Whether in articles, CLE programs, surveys, or through other means, bar associations continue to address the issues of sexual harassment and gender equity highlighted by the #MeToo movement. This article spotlights some recent efforts by state and local bars, as well as by the National Association of Bar Executives Administration and Finance Section.

Environment

The Clean (Ground)Water Act?

David Chung and Elizabeth B. Dawson

The Circuits are split on how to treat indirect discharges through groundwater under the Clean Water Act.

Trusts & Estates

Can Boilerplate Raise Contracts of the Dead from the Grave?

By William A. Drennan

When death arrives, must the estate attempt to channel the decedent’s skills and complete any remaining contractual duties? The outcome does not always hinge solely on whether the remaining duties are personal services. Instead, the intent of the parties is paramount. Courts disagree whether boilerplate, such as clauses that the contract is “binding on successors or assigns,” or is “binding on heirs, executors, and administrators,” reflects the intent of the parties and causes personal service contracts to survive a party’s death.

January-February 2019

Whether or not their state has adopted some form of the ABA's duty of technological competence, all lawyers need to stay current on legal tech—and security. The January-February 2019 issue looks at how some bars are helping with that.