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MLTF offers CLE on Illegal Orders, new developments in military law at 2026 NLG convention

MLTF offers CLE on Illegal Orders, new developments in military law at 2026 NLG convention

by News Editor | Apr 2, 2026 | Advocacy & News, CLE

MLTF CLE at the 2026 NLG Law for the People Convention April 8, 2026, 2-4 pm EDT Hour #1 – The Question of Illegal Orders under International Law and US Military Regulations – Taught by James M. Branum Hour #2 –  Latest developments in...
Upcoming People’s Academy Course: Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders & Individual Responsibility

Upcoming People’s Academy Course: Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders & Individual Responsibility

by JMB | Feb 3, 2026 | Military Law Practice & Training

The following announcement was sent to us by long-time MLTF member Marjorie Cohn, dean of the Monique and Roland Weyl People’s Academy of International Law. One of the speakers for this upcoming course, is MLTF steering committee member James M. Branum. Join the...
Position Paper: In defense of Senator Mark Kelly and others who speak about the defense of Illegal Orders Under Military Law

Position Paper: In defense of Senator Mark Kelly and others who speak about the defense of Illegal Orders Under Military Law

by News Editor | Jan 21, 2026 | Advocacy & News, Analysis & Opinion

The following position paper explains in more detail why the Military Law Task Force recently issued a statement in support of Senator Mark Kelly. The Military Law Task Force condemns Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s actions to punish Senator Mark Kelly for restating a...

Now available – Recorded Emergency Presentation: Illegal Orders under US Military Law

by JMB | Jan 3, 2026 | Military Law Practice & Training

Our December 30th webinar was recorded and is now available for viewing online: For further reading, here are some additional resources to accompany this presentation: 1. International Law a. International Criminal Court, core legal texts...
Emergency Webinar: Illegal Orders under US Military Law

Emergency Webinar: Illegal Orders under US Military Law

by JMB | Dec 23, 2025 | Featured, Military Law Practice & Training

January 2, 2026 Update: We now have a recording of the training available for viewing: https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2026/now-available-recorded-emergency-presentation-illegal-orders-under-us-military-law/...
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