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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] How Party Selection Affects a Qui Tam Action
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis qui tam program will focus on who the parties to qui tam actions are\, with an advanced discussion of how the inclusion or exclusion of certain parties affects qui tam cases. Among other topics\, this program will discuss the pros and cons of adding individuals as defendants\, states as plaintiffs\, and a deep dive into issues relating to private equity firms as defendants. The program will also include discussions relating to multiple qui tam actions and partial intervention scenarios\, among others. The program will include panelists and perspectives in an interactive format from counsel for Relators\, the defense\, and the federal government. \n***This Event does not offer CLE credit*** \n[Register Today]\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \nSponsored by Kang Haggerty LLC\n \n  \n  \nMODERATOR \nKandis L. Kovalsky\nKang Haggerty\n \nSPEAKERS\nIsaac Jean-Pierre\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, E.D. Pa. \n \nErika Hiramatsu\nOffice of the Attorney General\, State of California \n \nPamela Coyle Brecht\nPietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti \n \nJaclyn Unis Whittaker\nMorgan Lewis \n \nRegistration\n[Register Online]\n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-parties/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Implicit Bias\, An Understanding
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time zone** \nJoin the FBA’s Federal Career Service Division on September 11 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET)\, for a program on Implicit Bias. This webinar will feature an interactive discussion on bias and inclusivity in a seminar setting.  The objective is individual personal bias reconciliation with an introspective revelation of deep-seated beliefs\, impressions\, and notions of cultural differences among people. \n**This event does not offer CLE Credit** \n[Registration is now closed]\n  \n  \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. Cosponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee \nComments given by Mr. Durant are personal and do not reflect the policies or opinions of the US Department of Energy. \n\n\nPresenter\nColonel James M. Durant III  \nMr. Durant is a Career Member of U.S. Senior Executive Service. He had an illustrious career at U.S. Air Force retiring with a rank of Colonel. \nHe is the past Chair of the Chicago Federal Executive Board and the Senior Executives Association. \nHe publishes regularly and lectures internationally. Most recently\, he co-authored UN publication Responsible Leadership and gave a talk about it at the United Nations’ Palace De Nations in Geneva\, Switzerland. He is a Fellow of the United Nations endorsed Institute on Responsible Leadership\, \nMr. Durant leads a legal staff across the United States serving 11 of the 17 US National Laboratories handling management and operation contracts\, acquisitions and grants\, patent applications and licensing actions totaling over $8B annually.  He is a principle legal advisor to the DOE Office of Science and its Combined Service Center in Oak Ridge Tennessee.  His organization is comprised of a General Law Division and a Patent Law Division. \nDuring his military career\, he was appointed as a Judge Advocate\, Special Assistant United States Attorney (CA/TX)\, and an International Commissioner (Bosnia-Herzegovina).   A former NATO senior officer\, he deployed for OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and NORTHERN WATCH serving as the LEGAD (lead lawyer).  He is credited with leading six urban assault missions in Bosnia.  Additionally\, he was appointed Staff Judge Advocate 3 times\, and Deputy Department Head and Professor of Law at the US Air Force Academy.  He was also named the Strategic Initiatives Officer at the US Department of State\, where he authored the legal authority document for the United States to negotiate with Russia for START II.  He was the first military lawyer appointed to serve at the newly established Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Air Force Joint Space Operations Center.  In his last military assignment\, he was the Legal Director and Acting US Country Representative to Her Majesty’s Royal Government in the UK.  While in the UK\, he was the Boy Scouts of America’s District Commissioner over Scouts in the UK\, Finland and Norway; he was also the London Liaison to the ABA for the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. \nMr. Durant is the Chair of Easter Seals–Joliet Region\, Chair of the ABA’s Retirement Fund\, and Chair of the ABA Young Lawyers Fellows. He is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a Fellow of the ABA Young Lawyers Division. He is also an ABA Lifetime Award recipient\, an ABA Nelson Award recipient\, an ABA Difference Makers Award recipient\, and 3x Outstanding JAG of the Year Award recipient for the US Air Force. \nMr. Durant hails from San Bernardino\, California\, and graduated from Howard University (BA\, JD).  He is licensed to practice law before the United States Supreme Court\, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court\, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.  He is married to Karen Durant and has two sons\, Jonathan\, and James. \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy registering for an online FBA program\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-implicit-bias-an-understanding/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division
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