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News from the Midyear Meeting Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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Karen J. Mathis

President
American Bar Association


Midyear Meeting News

ABA Adopts Policies Revising Model Code of Judicial Conduct, Opposing Criminalization of Homelessness, Calling for Regulation of Boot Camps
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American Bar Association, Girl Scouts Announce Anti-Violence Program  More »

ABA Nominates New Leadership: H. Thomas Wells, Jr. becomes President-Elect Nominee
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Judicial Independence Under Siege  More »

U.N. Judge to ABA: Values and Principles Are Strongest Weapon Against Our Enemies
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Judicial Clerkships: Great Opportunity and Smart Career Move for Minority Law Students
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Judges Discuss Pressures, Difficulties of Deciding Controversial Cases  More »

Changing Face of Latin America Revealed by Expert Panel
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Judges, Appellate Lawyers Agree: Civil, Criminal Trials Equal in Importance  More »

Spirit of Excellence Awards Honor Lawyers Committed to Professional Excellence and Diversity in the Legal Profession  More »

Regent University School of Law Team Negotiates a Win at the ABA Midyear Meeting
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Patents, Trademarks Explored in Intensive Primer Program on Intellectual Property Law Issues More »

Powerful Film on the Judiciary in Nazi Germany Spurs Examination of Threats to Rule of Law  More »

Male/Female Thought Processes Differ, But Succeed Collaboratively  More »

Proper Retainer Agreements Promote Prompt Payments, Says Panel  More »

D’Alemberte Honored with Drinan Award  More »

YLD Offers Tips on Strong Opening Statements, Effective Direct Examinations  More »

ABA Law Practice Management Offers Sound Advice on Building Practice Through Professional Events  More »

EQ: The Key to Increasing One's Leadership Potential
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American Bar Association Miami Midyear Meeting Draws Eminent Speakers, Explores Ground-Breaking Legal Issues
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People, Paper, Programs Coming To Miami for ABA Midyear Meeting  More »

ABA Policy-Making Body to Consider Proposals to Revise the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, Legal Services After A Disaster and Criminalization of the Homeless  More »

Midyear Meeting Program Highlights  More »

Issues

Legal Assistance for Military Families  More »

Model Code of Judicial Conduct: House of Delegates to Consider Proposed Revisions More »

Presidential Signing Statements: ABA President Says Potential Misuse of Presidential Signing Statements Poses Threat to Checks and Balances  More »

House of Delegates Hot Topics

  • Summary »
  • 103A — Community Supervision Programs — Approved
  • 104 — Model Court Rule on Legal Services Following Major Disasters — Approved As Revised
  • 106 — Homeless Protections — Approved
  • 107 — Right to Exclude People with Firearms from Private Property — Adopted
  • 108B — Social and Family Support Needs of Children of Deployed Military Personnel — Approved
  • 109 — National Security Review of Foreign Investment in the U.S. — Approved
  • 110 — Availability of Terrorism Risk Insurance — Approved
  • 112 — Medical Provider Apology and Liability — Approved as Revised
  • 114 — Regulating and Monitoring of Private Residential Treatment Facilities for At-Risk Children — Approved
  • 200 — Revised Model Code of Judicial Conduct — Approved as Revised
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