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April 2020
Canceled: MOVE 35 Years Later: A Legal Retrospective
Join us for this special event commemorating the 35th anniversary of the police bombing of the house occupied by members of MOVE on Osage Avenue. The decision to let the resulting fire burn resulted in the deaths of 11 men, women, and children; destroyed 61 homes; and left 250 people homeless. This CLE will provide historical perspectives and address contemporary implications. Approved for 5 Total CLE Credits: 4 Substantive, 1 Ethics. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Tentative Panelists and…
Find out more »Canceled: Know Your Rights Town Hall (April 21, 2020)
53.5 million U.S. residents age 16 years or older had contact with the police in the last reported year. According to the most recent Bureau of Justice Statistics Police-Public Contact Survey, when police initiated the contact, blacks and Hispanics were more likely to experience the threat or use of physical force than whites. Knowing your rights can save your life. Take part in a candid, enlightening discussion with local attorneys and community leaders about what to do if stopped or…
Find out more »Financial Resources to Weather This Storm Webinar
Presented by the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 1 p.m. Implementing a new financial strategy during these uncertain times may be one of the best decisions to make right now. This webinar aims to explain recent COVID-19 relief legislation on small business loans, law firm financing options, and financial planning to help you weather this storm. A Zoom conference link will be provided via email to those who register. Members may submit questions via the…
Find out more »June 2020
Free Webinar: Know Your Rights Town Hall (June 11, 2020)
A Zoom link will be provided approximately 30 minutes before the meeting to registered participants. 53.5 million U.S. residents age 16 years or older had contact with the police in the last reported year. According to the most recent Bureau of Justice Statistics Police-Public Contact Survey, when police initiated the contact, blacks and Hispanics were more likely to experience the threat or use of physical force than whites. Knowing your rights can save your life. Take part in a candid,…
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