[JURIST] Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Friday, April 22.

The US Senate [official website] convenes at 9:30 AM ET today. Watch a live webcast of the session.

The US House [official website] is not in session today.

The Republican National Lawyers Association [official website] is holding a national conference to celebrate its 20th anniversary beginning at 8:30 AM ET today. Speakers during the conference include former Attorney General John Ashcroft and retired 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Charles Pickering. Watch a live webcast of the day's sessions via C-SPAN.

The Cato Institute [official website] is holding a forum titled "Saving Our Environment from Washington" at 11 AM ET today. Watch a live webcast of the event.

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law [official website] is holding a lecture titled "Mercy, Clemency and Capital Punishment: Two Accounts" at Noon ET today. Watch a live webcast of the event.

The UN Security Council [official website] Economic and Social Council Chamber meets at 10 AM ET today to meet with the troop contributing countries for the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. Watch a live webcast of the session.