Events
Free Webinar: Purdue Pharma: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Opinion and Its Ramifications
On June 27, 2024, in a 5-4 decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Code “does not authorize a release and injunction that, as part of a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11, effectively seeks to discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants.” The Supreme Court thereby rejected the cornerstone of a chapter 11 plan and nationwide mass tort settlement, allegedly worth about $10 billion, involving OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family. This was the most significant bankruptcy decision in decades. The Purdue Pharma case delineates the outer boundaries of the Bankruptcy Code as a solution to mass tort litigation and the so-called collective action problem. Although the decision prohibits nonconsensual third-party releases in a chapter 11 plan, several types of non-debtor releases remain available after Purdue Pharma. The majority and dissenting opinions both have significant implications for bankruptcy law and legal advocacy in pending and future proceedings.
SALT Committee Annual Meeting
At the SALT Committee's Annual Meeting, representatives from the four state taxing agencies will present on current developments and provide general status updates on matters from the last fiscal year.
Grow Your Leadership Book Club: The Anxious Lawyer
Many lawyers feel hesitant to try meditation, which can seem alien and inaccessible from the vantage point of a professional culture that places great value on logic and reason. The authors of The Anxious Lawyer describe how meditation and mindfulness practices support a more effective and enjoyable legal practice as well as better self-understanding, more rewarding relationships, and a deeper feeling of connection with the world.
Webinar: Put Me In Your Business Contract! An Overview of Contract Terms That Protect Business Relationships And The Outcome Of Disputes
Overview of key business contract terms through the lens of a health care management service organization, how these same terms appear in other business relationships, and the litigated outcomes arising from business disputes involving these terms.
Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference
Earn 4.0 hours MCLE of which includes, 1.25 Hours of Technology in the Practice of Law and 1.25 hours of Implicit Bias and .75 Hour Recognition and Elimination of Bias.
Law in an Era of Global Challenges: Climate Risk and AI Regulation
Join us on September 5, for the ILS Symposium at Santa Clara University, part of the CLA Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference. This year’s symposium, "Law in an Era of Global Challenges: Climate Risk and AI Regulation," brings together experts to tackle issues like environmental risk disclosure and data privacy. Featuring panels on corporate and regulatory approaches to climate risks and the implications of AI, the event is open to all CLA members, non-members, and international delegates. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, gain insights from leading professionals, and discuss solutions to today’s most pressing global legal challenges.
Free Webinar: Trying your case with the latest exhibits, developing your presentations & technology
This presentation will focus on trying cases in today’s society using storytelling, framing of the case and in-depth demonstrative exhibits to provide context and clarity to your audience.
Webinar: Bracing for Breach: How Good Cyber Security Practices Can Help Protect Clients and Law Firms
Cyberattacks on law firms are shining a spotlight on attorneys’ ethical obligations to maintain professional competency and client confidences.
Webinar: Identifying and Avoiding Fair Housing Claims In Homeowners’ and Business Owners’ Associations
Potential Fair Housing claims reported to the Fed and State are investigated and prosecuted by California’s Department of Fair Housing, which prosecutes with the unlimited finances and judgment of state officials. Learn how to recognize and resolve potential claims before they occur.
Free Webinar: The Third Annual Judicial Advisors Roundtable
Please join us for the Third Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will feature the following high-profile jurists who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. Registration will open soon for this event.Â
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