Critical National and International Legal Issues Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in New York in August

CHICAGO, July 21, 2008— From legal programs on the effects of the economic slowdown on banks to what criteria U.S. presidents should use in selecting federal judges to an examination of the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Guantanamo Bay detainees, the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in New York City, Aug. 7 – 12, promises to offer outstanding legal programs, events and speakers. More »

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