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SUMMARY:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter in conjunction with FBA Federal Litigation Section\, FBA Civil Rights Section\, and Northern California\, Puerto Rico\, and South Florida Chapters: Webinar: “Malice in Wonderland: Today’s Changing Defamation Landscape”
DESCRIPTION:Webinar (via Zoom) \nModerator\nRobert Costa\, Chief Election & Campaign correspondent for CBS News\, co-author of the book “Peril” with Bob Woodward\, and former moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” on PBS\, this can’t-miss event will feature four renowned leaders in the fields of First Amendment and media and entertainment law. The all-star panel will briefly situate the audience in foundational principles of First Amendment and defamation law and the anatomy of a libel lawsuit before diving into current trends in defamation litigation\, including the uptick in suits by public figures and high-profile individuals and the emergence of ideology-driven defamation suits. The panel will offer their expert take on news-making defamation suits (including those brought by or against Johnny Depp\, Donald Trump\, Sarah Palin\, Devon Nunes\, Fox News\, and Alex Jones)\, and debate the future of New York Times v. Sullivan. The panel will also offer insights on practical matters such as anti-SLAPP laws\, damages\, and remedies. \nSpeakers\nBen Chew is a multifaceted litigator and Co-Chair of the Brand & Reputation Management Group at Brown Rudnick LLP\, with clients including top U.S. corporations and leading domestic and foreign public figures. He recently served as co-lead trial counsel in Johnny Depp’s six-week defamation trial in Virginia. Ben has represented countless other high-profile clients\, ranging from Cher to the governments of Dubai and Honduras and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. \nTom Hentoff is Co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s First Amendment & Media practice group and its Trademark and Copyright practice group. Tom has represented news organizations and journalists in a number of high-profile defamation cases\, including cases arising from the Mueller investigation\, the first impeachment of President Trump\, national security news coverage\, special forces raids\, viral videos\, gun control debates\, the use of child labor in international supply chains\, coal mine safety\, and public health issues surrounding the treatment and prevention of\n COVID-19. \nDavid McCraw serves as the lead newsroom lawyer for The New York Times. He has spent 21 years at The Times and currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. In addition to advising the newsroom on libel and other legal issues\, David is one of the nation’s most prolific litigators of Freedom of Information cases. He regularly teaches a course in press law at Harvard Law School and has been an adjunct faculty member at the NYU School of Law. \nKelli Sager is a partner in Davis Wright Tremaine LLP’s Los Angeles Office. She has spent more than 35 years representing media and entertainment companies and individual journalists\, including broadcasters\, cable companies\, film producers and distributors\, newspapers and magazines\, book authors\, and Web publishers. \nRegistration\nDeadline to register is May 14\, 2023\nRSVP: Register Here! \nRegistration Fee: \n\n$40 – FBA Member\n$70 – Non Member\n\nCLE\n2.o CLE hours anticipated. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Casey Coyle (ccoyle@babstcalland.com) and Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo (Stefanie_Mekilo@pamd.uscourts.gov).
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/middle-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-in-conjunction-with-fba-federal-litigation-section-fba-civil-rights-section-and-northern-california-puerto-rice-and-south-florida-chapters-webinar/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter
ORGANIZER;CN="Casey Coyle and Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo":MAILTO:ccoyle@babstcalland.com
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SUMMARY:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter: CLE - "Armed with Knowledge: Understanding New Developments in Second Amendment Law"
DESCRIPTION:The Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is proud to present the next installment of its acclaimed CLE series: a 1.5-hour hybrid program entitled “Armed with Knowledge: Understanding New Developments in Second Amendment Law” at Widener Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, on Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The program will be followed by a reception. The Chapter will also offer a virtual/simulcast option for those unable to attend the program in person. \nThe program is approved by the Pennsylvania CLE Board for 1.5 substantive CLE credits. The cost of the program is $40. \nThe program will feature as panelists five experts in Second Amendment law with an array of perspectives: Judge Karoline Mehalchick\, District Judge\, Middle District of Pennsylvania; Chief Magistrate Judge Daryl F. Bloom\, Magistrate Judge\, Middle District of Pennsylvania; Professor F. Lee Francis\, Associate Professor of Law at Widener University Commonwealth Law School; Amanda Gaynor\, Staff Attorney at the Federal Public Defender’s Office\, Middle District of Pennsylvania; and Christian Haugsby\, Assistant United States Attorney\, Middle District of Pennsylvania. Moderated by Brad Paraszczak\, Staff Attorney at the United States Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit\, the panel will explore (1) the legal landscape in firearm regulation prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen; (2) Bruen\, its developing progeny\, and the theme of “dangerousness” in Second Amendment law today; (3) key cases challenging federal firearms statutes\, including 18 U.S.C. § 922 and others; (4) civil litigation under the Second Amendment\, such as challenges to waiting periods and age limits; and (5) what to watch and expect moving forward. \nYou can register for the event here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/middle-district-of-pennsylvania-chapter-cle-armed-with-knowledge-understanding-new-developments-in-second-amendment-law/
LOCATION:Widener Commonwealth Law School\, 3800 Vartan Way\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter,Virtual Chapter CLE
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