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βš–οΈ Ethics in class actions have always been high stakes. Now AI is raising the stakes even higher.From class conflicts a...
09/03/2026

βš–οΈ Ethics in class actions have always been high stakes. Now AI is raising the stakes even higher.

From class conflicts and client communications to incentives and third-party involvement, emerging technologies are creating new ethical questions for class action practitioners.

Join us at the 2026 Class Actions National Institute for an important discussion with John Roberti of Zaiger Linden Roberti & Pepe LLC, Professor Joshua P. Davis of Berger Montague and the University of California San Francisco College of the Law, Cari Campen Laufenberg of Keller Rohrback, and Sarah A. Zielinski of McGuireWoods LLP on navigating these challenges and understanding the rules that govern this evolving landscape.

πŸ“… October 29–30, 2026
πŸ“ Caesars Palace | Las Vegas, NV
πŸ”— ambar.org/ClassActions

Join us on September 9 at 12 PM ET to unlock the data-driven strategies reshaping class action defense. The session will...
09/02/2026

Join us on September 9 at 12 PM ET to unlock the data-driven strategies reshaping class action defense. The session will dive into advanced statistical modeling, including difference-in-differences and other regression techniques, to show how defendants can rigorously test exposure, causation, and alleged injury. Register here: https://americanbar.zoom.us/meeting/register/HPf8C8OzR0-IFifdOQjBqw #/registration

A calmer workspace can lead to a clearer mind. From decluttering and optimizing lighting to adding plants and creating a...
09/02/2026

A calmer workspace can lead to a clearer mind. From decluttering and optimizing lighting to adding plants and creating a quiet zone, small changes to your environment can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being.

🧠🌱 Here are practical tips for creating a workspace that helps you do your best work while maintaining balance: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/resources/litigation-news/2025/spring/create-zen-your-workspace-improved-wellbeing/

This practical online session is aimed at helping young lawyers build confidence and effectiveness in oral advocacy. Lea...
08/31/2026

This practical online session is aimed at helping young lawyers build confidence and effectiveness in oral advocacy. Learn core public speaking techniques, strategies for presenting and responding during motion practice, and methods for managing nerves and preparing for early advocacy opportunities.

πŸ•’ Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET
πŸ”“ Free for all ABA members
βœ”οΈ Register at: https://learningcenter.americanbar.org/courses/311128

Attention Litigation Section leaders! Today is the last day to book your hotel for the 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting. Che...
08/31/2026

Attention Litigation Section leaders! Today is the last day to book your hotel for the 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting. Check your inbox for details. See you in Utah on October 1!

🌱 From shifting enforcement priorities to major court decisions, environmental and energy law continues to evolve at a r...
08/28/2026

🌱 From shifting enforcement priorities to major court decisions, environmental and energy law continues to evolve at a rapid pace. The 2026 Federal Environmental & Energy Litigation Updates Regional CLE Program is designed to help practitioners stay current on the developments shaping the field.

Join us to discuss the current regulatory policies and enforcement priorities of the U.S. Department of Energy, states, and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as well as an update on the top environmental and energy litigation cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Attendees will hear from regulatory officials, government alumni, and leading practitioners who will provide practical insights into today's most pressing environmental and energy issues.

πŸ“… September 16, 2026
πŸ“ Washington, DC

Learn more and register at ambar.org/EELC.

πŸ“’ Insurance professionals: Are you prepared for the risks and coverage challenges shaping tomorrow's landscape?The 2026 ...
08/28/2026

πŸ“’ Insurance professionals: Are you prepared for the risks and coverage challenges shaping tomorrow's landscape?

The 2026 Women in Insurance Network Regional CLE Program brings together leading practitioners, in-house counsel, risk professionals, insurers, and outside counsel for two days of substantive programming and meaningful networking in Chicago.

This year's program focuses on the issues insurance professionals need to be thinking about now, including:

πŸ’Ό Best practices for managing product recalls and recall claims
πŸ’Ό Key offensive and defensive strategies from policyholder and insurer playbooks
πŸ’Ό Emerging trends shaping pollution exclusion litigation
πŸ’Ό Securities and corporate governance trends for D&O practitioners

Learn more and register at ambar.org/WIN.

πŸ“… November 9-10, 2026
πŸ“ Chicago, IL

πŸ€– The question isn't whether lawyers should use AI. It's whether they're using it responsibly. Because while AI can supp...
08/28/2026

πŸ€– The question isn't whether lawyers should use AI. It's whether they're using it responsibly. Because while AI can support legal work, attorneys remain responsible for verifying every citation, quotation, and legal authority before filing. Courts are paying close attention, and sanctions for AI-related errors continue to escalate.

πŸ”— If you're trying to navigate the growing role of AI in the profession, read more: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/resources/litigation-news/2026/how-not-address-ai-hallucinations/

ηšΏπŸ€– Plaintiffs are now testing public nuisance mass tort litigation limits in cases involving AI, digital platforms, and ...
08/27/2026

ηšΏπŸ€– Plaintiffs are now testing public nuisance mass tort litigation limits in cases involving AI, digital platforms, and other modern ecosystems of harm.

Join us at the 2026 Class Actions National Institute in Las Vegas, October 29–30, for a program exploring whether nuisance is becoming a default β€œgap-filler” theory in complex class actions, and what that means for exposure across industries. Panelists (Alexander Law, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP; Linda S. Mullinex, University of Texas School of Law; James Lee, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP; Andre M. Mura, Gibbs Mura; New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie; and Andrew Stanner, Covington & Burling LLP) will examine how courts are reacting to these claims, the interplay with traditional requirements, and whether theories can sustain class-wide proof of injury and causation.

πŸ“Register and learn more at ambar.org/classactions.

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