DRI Public Policy

Thanks so much for joining us for DRI and the Center for Law and Public Policy’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence in Defense Practice Seminar! Attendees learned about the practical nuts and bolts of AI use in defense practice. #DRIAI #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRItheCenter

The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock (24-935). The Center & ALF submitted an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reverse the Tenth Circuit, authored by Sarah Elizabeth Spencer: #amicus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…

The Center joined the Atlantic Legal Foundation’s merits-stage amicus brief, authored by Lawrence Ebner, urging the Court to reverse the court of appeals and allow Exxon’s suit to proceed: #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th… #DRITheCenter

The Center announces the appointments of Rachel Tallon Reynolds (Social Inflation Task Force), Patrick J. Paul (Climate Change & Sustainability Task Force), & R. Mark Cosimini (State Legislation & Rules Task Force): #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…

Rob Wise, a partner in the Richmond, Virginia, office of Nelson Mullins, has accepted an appointment to serve as the Amicus Committee Vice Chair: #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th… #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The Center is pleased to announce that, after two years of service as vice chair, Melinda Kollross has ascended to the position of Amicus Committee Chair and will take a seat on the Center’s Management Council: #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…

Lisa Baird was presented with an award “In acknowledgement of service as Chair of the Center for Law and Public Policy Amicus Committee.” #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th… #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

Thanks so much for joining us for DRI and the Center’s 2025 PFAS Seminar! #DRIPFAS #DRICommunity #DRILawyer

We’ve had some amazing sessions so far this morning at DRI and The DRI Center for Law and Public Policy's 2025 PFAS Seminar! Join us for more interesting and educational sessions throughout the day! ✨ #DRIPFAS #DRICommunity #DRILawyer

Thank you to the sponsors of the 2025 PFAS Seminar. This event would not be possible without your support! 🔸 Crowell & Moring 🔸 Exponent 🔸 Husch Blackwell Register now: dri.org/education-cle/…. #DRIPFAS #DRICommunity #DRILawyer

The national energy landscape is rapidly evolving, demonstrated by the increasing emergence of renewable energy projects. Gain an understanding on how upcoming renewable energy projects will impact you and your clients: bit.ly/42ItN5N. #DRITheCenter #DRIRenewableEnergy

The Center joined the Product Liability Advisory Council in its brief to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Gill v. Exxon Mobil Corp., et al., arguing that the court should reinforce its prior decisions disapproving of lax expert opinions: #amicus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…. #DRITheCenter

The Center recently filed an amicus brief, authored by Center Amicus Committee member Charlie Frazier, with the Supreme Court of the United States supporting the cert petition in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Heckman, et al: #amicus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…. #DRITheCenter

DRI is pleased to announce that John Reeves of Reeves Law LLC in Saint Louis has been appointed to the Amicus Committee within the Center for Law and Public Policy. Read more here: #amicus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The national energy landscape is rapidly evolving, demonstrated by the increasing emergence of renewable energy projects. Gain an understanding on how upcoming renewable energy projects will impact you and your clients: bit.ly/42ItN5N. #DRITheCenter #DRIRenewableEnergy

The Center continues to grow and is pleased to announce the appointment of three more DRI members to its State Legislation and Rules Task Force: Bruce Barze, John Stringfield, and Lois Yamaguchi. If you are interested in participating, email TheCenter@dri.org. #DRITheCenter

During the 2025 Law Firm Leaders and Managing Partners Conference, Center Social Inflation Task Force members Mariel Taylor and Chris Turney presented on “Combatting Social Inflation and Its Effects on Both Litigation and Law Firm Finances.” #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…. #DRITheCenter

The Center submitted a letter in response to the Ontario Civil Rules Review Working Group’s Phase 2 Consultation Paper on behalf of its members both in Canada and the US and in support of the CDL's response to the CRR Consultation Paper: #center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">dri.org/newsletters/th…. #DRITheCenter

The Center and the APCIA have created a brief survey to help better understand the prevalence and impact of third-party litigation funding. We appreciate your participation in this survey: form.jotform.com/251344451577055. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter

The Center is excited to announce the official launch of its newest subgroups, the Appellate Skills Development Subcommittee. Read more here: bit.ly/46b8KvP. #DRICommunity #DRILawyer #DRITheCenter