As I have for over a decade now, I attended the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting last week serving on the ABA’s House of Delegates – the organization’s main governing body. My exact position is actually State Delegate — a position that nominally makes the lead delegate of Connecticut’s delegation, though in practice it’s much
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Thoughts on Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation, Despite Inaction by Congress
Last week, as part of my work with the American Bar Association, I had the opportunity to meet with all of Connecticut’s Representatives and Senators in Washington, D.C. Most were available in person, while I met with senior staff in a few offices.
It was a truly rewarding experience. We talked about helping to…
Domestic Violence Awareness: Resources for Employers
This post is not going to discuss, in my view, the NFL’s inadequate response over the years to domestic violence incidents by players in the league. (If you want to listen to a full take down of the NFL, I recommend Slate’s The Gist podcast from yesterday.)
Rather, I want to talk today about how…
ABA Approves Model Workplace Policy on Employer Responses to Domestic Violence
One of the roles that I relish is being a member of the American Bar Assocation’s House of Delegates for several terms now. The ABA adopts certain policies at its Annual Meeting and uses its bully-pulpit to try…
ABA Adopts Principles of Model Business Policies on Labor Trafficking & Child Labor
As I’ve highlighted before, I’m fortunate to serve as a delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates, which meets twice a year.
I was less fortunate that the Midyear Meeting this year was in Chicago, which was even colder and snowier than Connecticut.
At Monday’s House meeting, there were several resolutions…
ABA Journal Puts Blog In “Hall of Fame”
With the holidays here, it’s time to say a quick thanks to all of you who have stuck with this blog for well over 6 years.
Earlier this month, the ABA Journal — the flagship publication of the American Bar Association — once again named this blog as one of the best law blogs in…
ABA Journal Blawg 100, Again.
2010 had to have been a mistake.
2011 was the time they forgot to update their 2010 list.
So what about 2012? Well, could it be that this little blog from Connecticut actually deserves to be on the ABA Journal’s Blawg 100 as one of the best law blogs in the…
Secrets of the ABA Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference
The American Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Annual Conference is going on right now in Atlanta, Georgia. As I’ve recapped on this blog before (here, for example), there are some terrific programs and educational opportunities there.
I wasn’t able to make it down this year, but due to the wonders of technology,…
The Inspiration of Morris Dees
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had the opportunity to represent Connecticut as its State Delegate at the ABA House of Delegates meeting in Chicago on Monday and Tuesday.
While some of what we did will be of interest to lawyers only, the ABA presented its highest honor, the ABA Medal…
The NLRB’s Obsession with Social Media Continues
A confession.
I’m a little tired about writing about social media and labor law. Perhaps you are a little tired about reading about it too.
Unfortunately for us both, expect a lot more about it over the next years because the National Labor Relations Board has social media in its sights and its not…