Nov/Dec
Nadia Murad is a 26-year-old Yazidi woman who was captured by the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS). She was a victim of war crimes and has refused to accept the social norm that women should remain silent and ashamed of the abuses to which they have been subjected.
Sept/Oct
In 2016, I was given the wonderful opportunity to serve as general counsel (GC) of a newly formed publicly traded company. I had been dreaming about becoming a GC for several years and thus had been actively been preparing myself for the moment when the opportunity would present itself.
July/August
The Tampa Bay Chapter is thrilled to welcome members of the Federal Bar Association to our hometown in the heart of Florida’s west coast. The Tampa Bay region offers the full range of Florida experiences – a vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, amazing food, professional and amateur sports, history, culture, and family-friendly fun.
May/June
The intersection between intellectual property (IP) law and bankruptcy law has gained
prominence lately in both legal fields. There is currently a case pending in the Supreme
Court involving IP rights in bankruptcy.
March/April
U.S. Sales of Legal cannabis reached $9.2 billion in 2017 – a 33 percent increase over 2016 – and are on track to reach $24.5 billion by 2021.
January/February
With the national unemployment rate at historically low levels, some employers are struggling to fill their job vacancies with qualified employees. There may be untapped talent within a group of applicants that are typically overlooked by employers: formerly incarcerated people and those with criminal histories.