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Message from the Section Chair: Stephen Saltzburg
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This August in New York City the Criminal Justice Section’s presence will loom large at the American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting. We have a full slate of CLE programs and numerous meetings by a majority of the Section’s various entities.
The Section will take part in presenting programs addressing issues involving these subjects: the most recent research on Miranda warnings and waivers, and the latest scientific findings on how Miranda is delivered and understood; the use of private contractors in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, and the challenges of appropriately applying and enforcing the rule of law in foreign lands to both governmental officers and private entities and individuals; criminal law cases that came before the Supreme Court during the past term; the criminal justice system’s treatment of adult and juvenile females who appear as offenders or as domestic violence and child abuse victims; preventing seniors from becoming victims of financial exploitation, and prosecuting such cases in the criminal justice arena; and the way technology has changed how judges handle their courtrooms.
On Friday, Aug. 8, District Attorney Charles Joseph Hynes has offered to coordinate tours of the Red Hook Community Justice Center and the Kings County District Attorney's Reentry Program, ComALERT. Attendees will be able to see the Red Hook Community Court and Justice Center and the ComALERT orientation session with recently released parolees up-close and in person. The Brooklyn based event will take place from 10:30 am-2:30pm. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail Myrna Levenhar by Aug. 1.
This project and other diversion programs initiated by the Brooklyn D. A. will receive the Lawyer as Problem Solver Award from the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution at our joint reception that evening. During the reception the Criminal Justice Section will bestow Council member Gary Walker with theMinister of Justice Awardand former Section chair Michael Pasano with the Charles R. English Award.
I take great pleasure and pride in the fact that all three of these prominent public servants will receive their honors during my year as chair. Thus, I personally extend an invitation to each and every Section member to join me at the reception for their moment of recognition for years of contributions to field of criminal law. Joe Hynes and his office and Gary Walker and his office represent the finest in prosecutorial skill, ethics, and commitment to justice. Mike Pasano is the class of the white collar criminal defense bar and a Section member who has shown a willingness to reach across the aisle to improve the state of criminal justice throughout the country.
I would like to close with a little self-promotion. In the latest edition of the Section’s quarterly publication, Criminal Justice, my chair’s column discuss the need for criminal justice issues to be included in the discussions of both parties presumptive nominee for President. We need leadership on these critical issues. Whether or not you have ever read a Chair’s column, I ask you to read this one. Afterwards, you will know why I end this message with a thank you to the members, the staff, and the Council of the Section. You have made my year as Chair special. I could not imagine enjoying it or you more. I am and shall always be grateful.
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NEW: Committee Newsletter: Re-Entry and Collateral Consequences
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The State of Criminal Justice 2007-2008
Authors from across the criminal justice field provide essays on topics ranging from homeland security to military justice to immigration law. This annual publication examines and reports on the major issues, trends and significant changes in the criminal justice system. As one of the cornerstones of the Section's work, the publication serves as an invaluable resource for policy-makers, academics, and students of the criminal justice system alike. The 2007-2008 volume contains 16 chapters focusing on specific aspects of the criminal justice field, with new addition of full text and reports of all of the adopted official ABA policies passed in 2007-2008 that address criminal justice issues. (342 pages)
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Congressional hearings on the impact of international tax reform on U.S. competitiveness highlight the work of the Tax Section’s Task Force on International Tax Reform. The Task Force recently completed its 200-page white paper, detailing specific objective criteria for evaluating various tax reform proposals and modifications to U.S. international tax rules.
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* Recommendations for 2008-2009 Guidance Priority List (06/08)
* Comments Concerning Example 4 of Regulation Section 1.367(b)-4(b)(1)(iii) (05/08)
* Comments Concerning Guidance under Section 529 (05/08)
* Funding of Joint Committee on Taxation - House and Senate (05/08)
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Feature Publication: International Tax Reform Report
Congressional hearings on the impact of international tax reform on U.S. competitiveness highlight the work of the Tax Section’s Task Force on International Tax Reform. The Task Force recently completed its 200-page white paper, detailing specific objective criteria for evaluating various tax reform proposals and modifications to U.S. international tax rules.
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Join us and take advantage of the opportunity to meet with the country’s leading attorneys and government officials to discuss the latest federal tax policies, initiatives, regulations, legislative forecasts and planning ideas.
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August 27, 2008 - August 27, 2008
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The ABA Annual Meeting will be held in New York City from August 7-12, 2008, with Section activities on August 8-10, 2008. Our Section will be the primary sponsor for the Showcase CLE Program: Climate Change - The Growing Legal Storm, which will provide practical information on how climate change will impact the practice of law. No matter your field of expertise, climate change and its regulation will impact your clients' business, operations, future plans, property, and investments. For more information on all the Section activities during this meeting, please view the Section Annual Meeting page.
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The Section will host two unique continuing education programs in Phoenix, the The ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Law Summit: 16th Section Fall Meeting and The Basic Practice Series (BPS)—An Introduction to the Practice of Environmental Law. The Section Fall Meeting is where environment, energy, and resources lawyers meet for dialogue on cutting edge topics in the areas of environment, energy, and resources law. For those new to environmental law or wanting a refresher, the BPS sessions will provide an introduction to the practice of environmental law through presentation and discussion of the major federal environmental programs. The brochures for the Section Fall Meeting and BPS are now available!
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The Section’s Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Ecosystems Committee, with the help of several dozen members, has created a draft Model Sustainability Policy for law organizations. The Model Sustainability Policy and Implementation Guideline show how sustainable development relates to lawyers and their individual firms, corporate law departments, and other law organizations. The tool is designed to allow such entities to show in a meaningful way what they are doing to be good organizational citizens. As of April 2008, eight law firms were piloting this tool…. (more)
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The ABA Annual Meeting will be held in New York City from August 7-12, 2008, with Section activities on August 8-10, 2008. Our Section will be the primary sponsor for the Showcase CLE Program: Climate Change - The Growing Legal Storm, which will provide practical information on how climate change will impact the practice of law. No matter your field of expertise, climate change and its regulation will impact your clients' business, operations, future plans, property, and investments. For more information on all the Section activities during this meeting, please view the Section Annual Meeting page.
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The Section will host two unique continuing education programs in Phoenix, the The ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Law Summit: 16th Section Fall Meeting and The Basic Practice Series (BPS)—An Introduction to the Practice of Environmental Law. The Section Fall Meeting is where environment, energy, and resources lawyers meet for dialogue on cutting edge topics in the areas of environment, energy, and resources law. For those new to environmental law or wanting a refresher, the BPS sessions will provide an introduction to the practice of environmental law through presentation and discussion of the major federal environmental programs. The brochures for the Section Fall Meeting and BPS are now available!
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The Section’s Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Ecosystems Committee, with the help of several dozen members, has created a draft Model Sustainability Policy for law organizations. The Model Sustainability Policy and Implementation Guideline show how sustainable development relates to lawyers and their individual firms, corporate law departments, and other law organizations. The tool is designed to allow such entities to show in a meaningful way what they are doing to be good organizational citizens. As of April 2008, eight law firms were piloting this tool…. (more)
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How The Agent Should Sign?
Beyond Signing Checks
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What if I move?
Will my Power of Attorney expire?
V) Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Advance Health Care Directives
Questions Regarding Living Wills
Introduction
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Health Care Proxy
Why Have Health Directives?
Obtaining and Maintaining Living Wills and Health Care Proxies
Organ and Tissue Donation
Communication is the Key
Other Resources on Living Wills
VI) The Probate Process
What is Probate?
Should you Avoid Probate?
VII) Planning With Retirement Benefits
Income Taxation of Qualified Plans and IRAs
Distribution of Plan Assets to the Participant
Distribution of Plan Assets After the Participant's Death
Estate Tax Considerations
Planning Considerations
VIII) Guidelines for Individual Executors and Trustees
Introduction
Understanding The Will
Is Probate Necessary?
Managing Estate Assets
Handling Debts & Expenses
Funding the Bequests
Trust Administration
Closing the Estate
Common Questions
IX) The Lawyer's Role
What is the Lawyer's Role?
X) Who We Are
About the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law
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Recent Government Submissions and Reports
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Comments on Alternate Valuation Proposed Regulations under § 20.2032-1(f)(1)
Income & Transfer Tax Planning Group
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Estate and Gift Tax Committee
American College of Trust and Estate Council
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Comments in response to the Internal Revenue Services notice of proposed rulemaking concerning Internal Revenue Code Sections 509 and 4943.
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Art of the Sale
Aug 1, 2008, 08:15 am CDT
More Laws Needed to Protect Residents from California Wildfires
Jul 31, 2008, 11:55 am CDT
Heeeeeere’s Another Lawsuit! Ed McMahon Owes $275K, Law Firms Say
Jul 31, 2008, 10:53 am CDT
Alston & Bird Merges with L.A. Firm, Opens Office With Akin Gump Lawyers
Jul 30, 2008, 10:24 am CDT
How One Borrower Escaped ‘Foreclosure Hell’ Without Being Burned
Jul 28, 2008, 06:22 am CDT
Meet Judge Arthur Schack, Foreclosure Watchdog
Jul 28, 2008, 05:56 am CDT
Housing Bailout Bill Offers Handouts to Most Homeowners
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Elder Law, Disability Planning and
Bioethics Group
The Elder Law, Disability Planning and Bioethics Group prepared a program for the 2008 Spring Symposia, “The Fertile Octogenarian Revisited: Romance Late in Life, its Financial Implications and the Right to Physical Intimacy in the Nursing Home.” The program explored the issue of sexually active seniors, as well as the legal implications. For more information, click here.
Real Property Committee of the Month
Ground Leasing Committee
The Section had formed a new committee for ground leasing professionals. The committee already has 45 members and is gathering real property ground leasing ideas and projects for implementation in 2008.
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ABA Section of Family Law
The Section of Family Law has over 10,000 lawyer, associate and law student members across the country and worldwide. Our members are dedicated to serving the field of family law in areas such as adoption, divorce, custody, military law, alternative families, and elder law. Learn more about the Section and discover the many benefits we can offer you as a member!
Family Law First Look: Latest News
2008 Fall CLE Meeting (October 2-5)
*Registration is now open*. Register by September 2, 2008, to get the early-bird discount. Bring the whole family to the Camelback Inn, earn CLE credits, and meet fellow family lawyers from across the country! Don't forget to book your hotel room by September 2nd in order to get the discounted room rate. View more information about the conference.
New Client Handbook: The 50+ Divorce
Hot off the press, this handbook is a must for anyone who's going through or gone through a mid-life divorce. Topics include retirement, health-care coverage, financial fitness, and much more. See the Table of Contents and order your copy (or buy in bulk!) today!
Section of Family Law Annual Meeting
ABA Family Law Annual Meeting Aug 8-10 in New York Visiting the Empire State for ABA Annual? Make sure to register for the Family Law special events, and check out our CLE sessions.
Our Family Law Meeting provides you with the opportunity to learn more about issues regarding electronic evidence and child abuse/neglect. You also have the chance to learn about a variety of topics with the ever-popular Hot Tips program! Special dinners, luncheons and receptions offer chances to unwind and learn more about Section activities. Noted speakers from across the country will be presenting at our CLE sessions. Don't wait, register now!
Section Elections: Don't forget, we'll be voting for officers and new council members at the Annual Meeting. See the nominating slate and learn more about voting eligibility.
Read more about the meeting.
The Council Agenda Book is now available!
Family Law Quarterly
Family Law Quarterly Vol. 41, No. 4 Winter 2008 Family Law Quarterly: Vol. 41, No. 4
Winter 2008
The Year in Review
This issue includes "A Review of the Year in Family Law 2006-2007: Judges Try to Find Answers to Complex Questions," charts summarizing the laws in the fifty states, and an annual survey of periodical literature.
Members may read articles online; abstracts may be read by non-members and non-member subscribers. Just click on the link above to see what happened this year in family law!
View Charts
Buy this issue.
Family Advocate
Family Advocate Winter 2008 Model Letters Family Advocate Vol. 30, No. 3
Winter 2008
The issue of Family Advocate, Model Letters, is now online. Members may download sample letters in Word and tailor them to their specific needs. Over 40 sample letters are included, and are geared for use with your clients, other attorneys, and third parties. Almost anything you can think of (and maybe some things you haven't) can be found here, so start perusing the letters today!
Looking for Client Manuals?
CLE Central
Whether you're planning a CLE program or looking for one to attend, here's the first place to look!
October 2-5, 2008
Section of Family Law Fall CLE Conference (Scottsdale, AZ)
This fall, we're offering a variety of CLE on topics such as assisted reproductive technology, marital property, bankruptcy, ethics, and more. Visit the conference website or register online now (early bird deadline: September 2, 2008).
Sponsor and Exhibitor information
View a full listing of our upcoming events. You can also purchase CLE materials for conferences or teleconferences you may have missed.
Submit a CLE Proposal
Want to submit a CLE proposal for our 2008 programming? Proposals for 2009 programming (Spring/Fall CLE Conferences and ABA Annual Meeting) are accepted on a rolling basis, unless deadlines are given below. You may also submit a proposal for a Teleconference. We look forward to hearing your ideas!
August 15, 2008: Deadline for Spring 2009 Proposals (Deadline Extended!)
CLE Proposal Form
Teleconference Proposal Form
CLE Program Materials
Looking for materials to use with your own CLE presentation? Need ideas for your CLE program? Let Family Advocate be your guide! For more information, visit the Family Advocate CLE page or download the flyer.
Featured Book
Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2nd Ed.Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2nd Ed.
Revised and updated in January 2008, The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, Second Ed. is a comprehensive source to assist lawyers, social workers, counselors, and others whose professions and interests involve them with Native American children. Click the link above for more information and a table of contents.
Looking for other family law books? Visit our books page.
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The Section of Family Law has over 10,000 lawyer, associate and law student members across the country and worldwide. Our members are dedicated to serving the field of family law in areas such as adoption, divorce, custody, military law, alternative families, and elder law. Learn more about the Section and discover the many benefits we can offer you as a member!
Family Law First Look: Latest News
2008 Fall CLE Meeting (October 2-5)
*Registration is now open*. Register by September 2, 2008, to get the early-bird discount. Bring the whole family to the Camelback Inn, earn CLE credits, and meet fellow family lawyers from across the country! Don't forget to book your hotel room by September 2nd in order to get the discounted room rate. View more information about the conference.
New Client Handbook: The 50+ Divorce
Hot off the press, this handbook is a must for anyone who's going through or gone through a mid-life divorce. Topics include retirement, health-care coverage, financial fitness, and much more. See the Table of Contents and order your copy (or buy in bulk!) today!
Section of Family Law Annual Meeting
ABA Family Law Annual Meeting Aug 8-10 in New York Visiting the Empire State for ABA Annual? Make sure to register for the Family Law special events, and check out our CLE sessions.
Our Family Law Meeting provides you with the opportunity to learn more about issues regarding electronic evidence and child abuse/neglect. You also have the chance to learn about a variety of topics with the ever-popular Hot Tips program! Special dinners, luncheons and receptions offer chances to unwind and learn more about Section activities. Noted speakers from across the country will be presenting at our CLE sessions. Don't wait, register now!
Section Elections: Don't forget, we'll be voting for officers and new council members at the Annual Meeting. See the nominating slate and learn more about voting eligibility.
Read more about the meeting.
The Council Agenda Book is now available!
Family Law Quarterly
Family Law Quarterly Vol. 41, No. 4 Winter 2008 Family Law Quarterly: Vol. 41, No. 4
Winter 2008
The Year in Review
This issue includes "A Review of the Year in Family Law 2006-2007: Judges Try to Find Answers to Complex Questions," charts summarizing the laws in the fifty states, and an annual survey of periodical literature.
Members may read articles online; abstracts may be read by non-members and non-member subscribers. Just click on the link above to see what happened this year in family law!
View Charts
Buy this issue.
Family Advocate
Family Advocate Winter 2008 Model Letters Family Advocate Vol. 30, No. 3
Winter 2008
The issue of Family Advocate, Model Letters, is now online. Members may download sample letters in Word and tailor them to their specific needs. Over 40 sample letters are included, and are geared for use with your clients, other attorneys, and third parties. Almost anything you can think of (and maybe some things you haven't) can be found here, so start perusing the letters today!
Looking for Client Manuals?
CLE Central
Whether you're planning a CLE program or looking for one to attend, here's the first place to look!
October 2-5, 2008
Section of Family Law Fall CLE Conference (Scottsdale, AZ)
This fall, we're offering a variety of CLE on topics such as assisted reproductive technology, marital property, bankruptcy, ethics, and more. Visit the conference website or register online now (early bird deadline: September 2, 2008).
Sponsor and Exhibitor information
View a full listing of our upcoming events. You can also purchase CLE materials for conferences or teleconferences you may have missed.
Submit a CLE Proposal
Want to submit a CLE proposal for our 2008 programming? Proposals for 2009 programming (Spring/Fall CLE Conferences and ABA Annual Meeting) are accepted on a rolling basis, unless deadlines are given below. You may also submit a proposal for a Teleconference. We look forward to hearing your ideas!
August 15, 2008: Deadline for Spring 2009 Proposals (Deadline Extended!)
CLE Proposal Form
Teleconference Proposal Form
CLE Program Materials
Looking for materials to use with your own CLE presentation? Need ideas for your CLE program? Let Family Advocate be your guide! For more information, visit the Family Advocate CLE page or download the flyer.
Featured Book
Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2nd Ed.Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, 2nd Ed.
Revised and updated in January 2008, The Indian Child Welfare Act Handbook, Second Ed. is a comprehensive source to assist lawyers, social workers, counselors, and others whose professions and interests involve them with Native American children. Click the link above for more information and a table of contents.
Looking for other family law books? Visit our books page.
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