ABA Business Law Section to host annual meeting Sept. 17-19
The American Bar Association Business Law Section will host its 2015 Section Annual Meeting on Sept. 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. More than 1,600 registrants are expected to attend more than 70 sessions, covering more than 50 business law-related practice areas.
Program highlights include:
• “Antitrust Issues in the Internet Age” — This program will focus on antitrust issues in the Internet/big data age, including the potentially novel issues raised by the recent antitrust investigations and prosecutions of Internet retailers, antitrust issues associated with online distribution and the evolving role of antitrust law with respect to big data. Speakers include Ryan Danks, counsel to the assistant attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice; and Stephen Weissman, deputy director, Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission.
• “Dialogue with the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance” — Moderator Cathy Dixon of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, D.C., will have a one-on-one discussion with Keith Higgins, director of the Division of Corporation Finance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
• “Avoiding Still Sanctionable Dealings With Iran and Cuba — “Look Out for Icebergs!’” — Panelists will review the remaining sanctions that target Iran and Cuba and highlight compliance issues that changes in sanctions pose for U.S. companies and overseas counterparties. The panelists — including Harold S. Burman, former legal advisor to the U.S. Department of State — will discuss scenarios involving U.S. persons seeking to begin transactions with Iranian and Cuban entities without contravening the applicable regulations.
Volunteer sought for Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
The Michigan Supreme Court is looking for volunteer docents to guide school groups and other visitors through its 3,800-square-foot Learning Center, located on the first floor of the Hall of Justice in Lansing. Activities and exhibits at the Learning Center reflect the Supreme Courts commitment to increasing access and educating the public about the third branch of government.
“Learning Center docents are ambassadors for the judicial branch,” explained Justice Richard Bernstein, the Court’s liaison to the Learning Center. “While legal and educational experience is not necessary, volunteers must be enthusiastic, passionate about learning, and committed to connecting with people of all ages and abilities.”
Responsibilities include leading interactive activities and demonstrating hands-on exhibits at the center, including a virtual courtroom, as well as assisting at special events. Volunteers must be willing to commit to working a minimum of eight hours per month. Applications are due September 15 to allow time for application screening and interviews.
For an application, contact Learning Center Coordinator Rachael Drenovsky at (517) 373-5027 or drenovskyr@courts.mi.gov. Interviews and background checks are required for all applicants.
For more information, visit www.courts.mi.gov/learningcenter.
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