NAPABA LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
May 24, 2017 | Washington, D.C.
Did you know that NAPABA is offering lawyers — whether in-house, law firm, government, public interest, or academia — a day-long leadership training program on May 24, 2017, in Washington, D.C., directly following NAPABA’s Lobby Day?
NAPABA is partnering with Ascend, a national non-profit organization for Asian Pacific American business professionals, to provide mid-to-senior level NAPABA members with key insights about the attributes, behavioral patterns, and core competencies needed to reach executive level positions. This pilot program will be presented by two experienced Ascend trainers and seeks to empower NAPABA members with the leadership tools necessary to reach and succeed at the highest levels of the legal profession.
Requirements
- Must be a NAPABA direct member (Attorney, Gold, or Platinum level). Not a direct member? Click here to become a direct member today.
- Must have at least 5-10 years of experience in the legal field.
- Must register by 5 p.m. EDT on April 12, 2017.
Registration Fee
NAPABA is happy to offer the workshop at a special rate of $200 ($400 off the original price!).
Accommodations
NAPABA has secured a room block at the Hyatt Place Washington, D.C./U.S. Capitol at $239/night (taxes & fees applicable). Book your room by April 21 to take advantage of this special rate!
For complete workshop information, visit our website.
Hawai’i v. Trump: Order Granting Motion to Convert TRO to PI
Hawai’i v. Trump: Order Granting Motion to Convert TRO to PI
On March 15, 2017, the Court temporarily enjoined Sections 2 and 6 of
Executive Order No. 13,780, entitled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist
Entry into the United States,” 82 Fed. Reg. 13209 (Mar. 6, 2017). See Order
Granting Mot. for TRO, ECF No. 219 [hereinafter TRO]. Plaintiffs State of
Hawai‘i and Ismail Elshikh, Ph.D., now move to convert the TRO to a preliminary
injunction. See Pls.’ Mot. to Convert TRO to Prelim. Inj., ECF No. 238 [hereinafter
Motion].
Upon consideration of the parties’ submissions, and following a hearing on
March 29, 2017, the Court concludes that, on the record before it, Plaintiffs have met their burden of establishing a strong likelihood of success on the merits of their
Establishment Clause claim, that irreparable injury is likely if the requested relief is
not issued, and that the balance of the equities and public interest counsel in favor of
granting the requested relief. Accordingly, Plaintiffs’ Motion (ECF No. 238) is
GRANTED.
To read the entire opinion follow the link in the title.
Law Explained through Video | Brilliant Law Talks and Legal Explainers
Law Explained through Video | Brilliant Law Talks and Legal Explainers
Judge
Rajeswari recently spoke to “Talks on Law,” a web based program whose mission is to help everyone better understand the law. She is the featured speaker in a video interview about her journey from Southern India to the bench. If interested in
viewing this interesting interview, please go to https://www.talksonlaw.com/ (or follow the link in the title).