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ABA Section of Civil Rights & Social Justice: Webinars Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice is proud to provide programs and resources celebrating the culture and history of Native people in the United States. Join their webinars this month as they take a close look at the legal issues that Native Americans are facing. The impressive panels and resources […]

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ABA’s Code Red: Climate Crisis and Migration

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET, Register here For years, scientists have warned of climate change and the resulting crisis. With an environmental crisis now here, extreme conditions are occurring with greater frequency in the U.S. and around the globe. The resulting changes in global temperatures are, in turn, causing water […]

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BBA Event- Meet the New EPA Regional Administrator, May 16th

Monday, May 16, 2022 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMBoston Bar Association – 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MARegister here. See Covid policy below for this in-person event. Meet and hear from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Regional Administrator. On February 14, 2022, Dr. David Cash became Regional Administrator for EPA Region I.  Dr. Cash brings a […]

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Public Citizen’s 2022 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition

Public Citizen is pleased to announce the 2022 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition. This year’s topic is “Legal Remedies to Climate Change”. The prize for best essay is $5,000. Essays must be submitted by emailed on or before Friday, April 29, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, to Amanda Fleming at afleming@citizen.org. More information and additional […]