ABA Business Law Section

10/16/2026

| D&O coverage may depend on whether alleged misconduct occurred in an insured capacity, and issues can appear throughout a D&O policy. Learn about four key places where capacity problems can arise. Read more: https://ow.ly/NK7050ZWYCJ

To avoid disputes over whether alleged misconduct occurred in an insured capacity, D&O policyholders must assess both policy wording and corporate details.

10/16/2026

The Business Law Section's 2027 Diversity Clerkship Program applications are now open!
Apply by Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

The program provides business law clerkship placements for four qualified first- or second-year law students. Participating clerks receive support and mentoring in the business law field and exposure to business practices. Learn more: https://ow.ly/VlFc50ZXEgp

10/15/2026

| A guide to recent case law related to business divorce, with summaries of notable cases across a wide range of issues organized by topic and jurisdiction. Read more: https://ow.ly/fb2c50ZWXns

A guide to recent case law related to business divorce, with summaries of notable cases across a wide range of issues organized by topic and jurisdiction.

10/15/2026

Please join us for Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: Legal Obligations to Provide Data Security in the Age of AI on November 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

Register: https://ow.ly/Koim50ZXGAH

In The Know Series - Experts, including most recently Bill Gates, have been sounding the alarm that “there’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools.” Bad actors are already leveraging these powerful AI tools for cyber attacks, but this is only the beginning of the beginning.

These heightened threats should serve as a wake-up call for all lawyers and their clients, as both are top targets given the treasure trove of data and confidential information they have. Beyond the threat to reputation, financial toll, and inability to even do business imposed by cyber attacks is the reality that data security has become a legal obligation, both in the US (with hundreds of applicable laws and regulations) and throughout the world. Hear firsthand from three contributors to the recently-released ABA Cybersecurity Handbook: Cybersecurity, Its Legal Implications, and the Emerging Risks of AI to get up to speed on fundamental data security legal requirements in the US and globally. The law imposes so many data security promises to keep. In the Age of AI, you have miles to go before you sleep.

Panel
*Ruth Hill Bro, Special Advisor, ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force, Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney, Terre Haute, IN
*Lothar Determann, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP, Palo Alto, CA
*Tom Smedinghoff, Principal, Law Office of Thomas J. Smedinghoff, Chicago, IL

10/14/2026

New Podcast Eposide | VC Law: Crypto Funds with Karl Cole-Frieman of Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP | Host Gary J. Ross speaks with Karl Cole-Frieman of Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP about forming and operating funds investing in digital assets. Karl discusses his firm’s early work with crypto funds and explains that most crypto funds generally resemble hedge funds, though with some unique challenges. Listen: https://ow.ly/ofAv50ZWTAU

10/14/2026

| In disputes from commercial lending conflicts to M&A earnouts to insurance coverage battles, the latest alternative dispute resolution strategies can offer an array of procedural advantages. Read more: https://ow.ly/LkjX50ZWY5m

Current alternative dispute resolution strategies can offer a range of procedural advantages in financial disputes from M&A earnouts to insurance battles.

10/13/2026

| For creators and companies navigating the evolving legal landscape of AI and copyright, key differences between the landmark Thomson Reuters v. Ross ruling and other cases reveal practical takeaways. Read more: https://ow.ly/64w250ZWXS3

The landmark ruling on AI and copyright has key differences from later cases that creators and companies navigating this legal landscape need to understand.

10/13/2026

Federal Regulation of Securities Winter Meeting 2026 | November 19-20 | Washington, D.C. | The Westin D.C. Downtown

Register Now: https://ow.ly/bgSy50ZWUtw

The Federal Regulation of Securities Winter Meeting will bring together leading experts and SEC leaders. This event features a distinguished faculty with decades of experience in the field and provides invaluable opportunities to engage with fellow practitioners at networking events and substantive discussion sessions, covering:
*Current regulatory trends
*Key developments in securities law
*Critical insights from SEC leaders and industry professionals

10/12/2026

Don’t miss the Business Bankruptcy and Law Student Committees' Webinar Program on November 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, "Meet the Committees" Webinar Series: Business Bankruptcy Committee | Free for Business Law members: https://ow.ly/Z0wg50ZWtvP

Hear from experienced bankruptcy practitioners about their day-to-day work through various complex bankruptcy matters. Speakers will share insights on navigating bankruptcy proceedings, addressing challenging legal and business issues, and helping clients achieve their objectives throughout the restructuring process. They will also discuss the key skills and practical knowledge needed to succeed in bankruptcy practice. You’ll also learn about the structure of the committee, opportunities to get involved, and how the Business Law Section can support your professional development.

Panel:
*Haroon Hameed, JD Candidate, CEO/Founder, The Duality Companies, Inc, Washington, D.C.
*Hon. Corali Lopez-Castro, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami, FL
*Robert Miller, Associate Professor of Law, University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, Vermillion, SD
*Lisa Sumner, Shareholder, Maynard Nexsen PC, Raleigh, NC
*Miles Taylor, Associate, Dechert LLP, New York, NY

10/08/2026

Please join us for the Pro Bono and Middle Market and Small Business Committees’ Webinar - Empowering Small Business Success: Pro Bono as a Catalyst for Community Growth on October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

Register: https://ow.ly/FMo250ZVq0e

Business Law Basics Series - Small businesses are the backbone of local economies, driving job creation, innovation, and community development. Explore how pro bono legal services empower small businesses, promote equity, and strengthen local communities and economies. Many entrepreneurs, however, face barriers in accessing legal services critical to launching, sustaining, and growing their businesses, especially those in underserved spaces. This panel will explore how pro bono legal services for small businesses can serve as a powerful mechanism for community impact by supporting individual entrepreneurs, strengthening local economies, promoting equity, and fostering sustainable growth. By connecting legal expertise to economic opportunity, pro bono service becomes a tool for community resilience and long term economic empowerment, helping bridge gaps in access to justice and enabling businesses to thrive.

Our panelists include:
*Moderator: Linh Vuong, Assistant General Counsel, VP, Wells Fargo Legal Department, Los Angeles, CA
*Linda Lerner, Partner, Halloran Farkas + Kittila LLP, New York, NY
*Elizabeth Lewis, Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, Chicago, IL
*Melissa Picciola, Executive Director, Legal Aid for New Entrepreneurs, Chicago, IL