Foundation of the FBA Presents 2017 McNew Scholarship to Valerie Brummel of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce that Valerie Brummel of Northwestern University Pritzker School of…
Your Secret Is Safe With Me: Defend Trade Secrets Act Explained
Trade secrets make up one of the most important assets of U.S. companies since they comprise a significant portion of…
Crimes Against Humanity: Trafficking of Native American Females
Native American women are more than twice as likely to suffer sexual assault than any other women in the U.S.,…
Retailers Climbing the Walls Over Proposed Border Adjustment Tax
The 41st Annual Tax Law Conference in Washington, D.C. is just one month away, and the latest tax developments since…
Do The Right Thing: Ethical Considerations in Employment Litigation
The transforming nature of employment law often presents ethical dilemmas for employment counsel and human resources staff. The Federal Bar…
Eastern District of Michigan Chapter Hosts Law Day Activities
As part of the national FBA Civics Initiative, the FBA’s Eastern District of Michigan Chapter hosted Law Day on May…
President’s Message: The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion; An Update: Civics and Service to Others; Peter McCabe’s Magistrate Judge White Paper; and Renewing our Commitment to Professionalism
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion This month’s issue of The Federal Lawyer celebrates diversity. The Federal Bar Association (FBA)…
The New Approach to Corporate Tax Law
The room where it happens: President Donald Trump met with business executives from some of America’s largest companies on Jan….
Make Your Mark: Fashion in an Era of Trademark Law
Knock It Off. Attorneys for the Run-D.M.C. brand filed a $50 million lawsuit against Amazon Inc., Wal-Mart and Jet.com, to…
Dakota Access Pipeline: 3 Things You Need to Know
Environmental Justice. A passionate protest over a proposed pipeline in North Dakota captured the hearts and minds of people worldwide….
Be Our Guest: Immigration and Employment Law Explored at Upcoming FBA Conference
Over the past several decades, there has been a tension between labor law and immigration law in the United States….
Court Camps Teach Students to Navigate Law, and Life
The Justice Institute on Long Island is taking the concept of summer camp into the federal courthouse, imparting civics education…