BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federal Bar Association - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Federal Bar Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fedbar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Federal Bar Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230404T164929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T162206Z UID:341209-1681905600-1681911000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The FCA Beyond Healthcare - New Military Spending DESCRIPTION:As of December 2022\, the Council of Foreign Relations reports that the United States of America has sent 12.7 billion worth of equipment and weapons to Ukraine to aid in their efforts to repel the invasion by Russia. All those munitions were either pulled from existing military stockpiles\, in which case they will need to be replaced\, or were manufactured expressly to be sent to Ukraine. While this is a fraction of the roughly 900 billion spent on health care it represents a significant increase in government spending on military. Those of us that have been doing the work know greed often fuels fraud\, and fraud follows money. In the coming years as the Federal Government increases its military spending our Bar can expect to see more cases brought by relators against government military contractors\, which will in turn create more work for the defense bar defending these cases. \nThis panel consist of an experienced Department of Defense OIG Investigator\, lawyers representing the Defense\, Relator and the Government. The moderator is a former United States Attorney. The panel is certain to provide a witty\, insightful\, informative\, fun discussion of an area of false claims that is certain to see growth in the years ahead. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nBart Daniel\, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nJames Leventis\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of South Carolina \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBill Nettles\, Law Office of Bill Nettles \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGil Rosen\, Department of Defense \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFran Trapp\, Law Office of Bill Nettles \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-military/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230113T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T114045Z UID:311040-1682596800-1682604000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern District of North Carolina DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nHosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section\, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters\, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Eastern District of North Carolina. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nHon. James C. Dever III\, U.S. District Judge\, Eastern District of North Carolina \nJudge James C. Dever III serves as a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. President George W. Bush nominated Judge Dever in May 2002\, and the United States Senate unanimously confirmed him. He served as Chief Judge from October 2011 through October 2018. Before serving as a United States District Judge\, Judge Dever served as a United States Magistrate Judge for fifteen months. \nMichael Anderson\, Chief\, Civil Division\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Eastern District of North Carolina \nMichael Anderson currently serves as Chief of the Civil Division in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. As Civil Chief\, Mr. Anderson supervises the Asset Recovery Unit that is responsible for all affirmative civil enforcement (e.g.\, False Claims Act\, Controlled Substances Act)\, asset forfeiture\, restitution and other debt collection\, and bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Mr. Anderson also carries an active caseload in those areas. Prior to becoming Civil Chief\, Mr. Anderson served as Deputy Civil Chief (with similar supervisory responsibilities) and as an AUSA in both the Civil Division and the Appellate Division. He has handled all manner of affirmative and defensive civil litigation\, and some criminal litigation. Before joining the United States Attorney’s Office\, he clerked for United States District Judge James C. Dever III\, and worked in private practice in Washington\, D.C.\, where he primarily assisted clients with government investigations. Mr. Anderson received his undergraduate degree from Duke University\, and his J.D. and LL.M. from Duke University School of Law. \nLareena J. Phillips\, Special Deputy Attorney General\, Medicaid Investigations Division\, North Carolina Department of Justice \nLareena Phillips attended UNC Chapel Hill for her undergraduate and law school education before joining the Charlotte\, NC office of Ferguson\, Stein\, Chambers\, Gresham & Sumter\, in 2007. Ms. Phillips worked on a range of civil litigation matters at the firm\, including medical malpractice\, civil rights\, personal injury\, and workers compensation cases. After relocating to Raleigh\, NC in 2012\, Ms. Phillips joined the North Carolina Department of Justice in the Insurance Division as an Assistant Attorney General. Ms. Phillips handled civil and administrative matters on behalf of the NC Secretary of State\, NC State Auditor\, and the Rural Electrification Authority before moving to NC DOJ’s Medicaid Investigations Division in 2015. Ms. Phillips now serves as a Special Deputy Attorney General in the Medicaid Investigations Division where she handles civil investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud committed by Medicaid providers. Ms. Phillips is cross designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern\, Western\, and Middle Districts of NC\, and in that capacity handles matters involving both Medicaid and Medicare fraud. \nG. Norman Acker III\, Of Counsel\, K&L Gates LLP\, Of Counsel\, K&L Gates LLP \nNorman Acker is Of Counsel in the Research Triangle Park office of K&L Gates. Mr. Acker brings more than three decades of experience as an Assistant United States Attorney to help guide clients facing government False Claims Act investigations or other allegations of fraud or abuse in government programs. He primarily represents health care clients. \nImmediately prior to joining K&L Gates\, Mr. Acker served as the Acting U.S. Attorney\, the chief federal law enforcement officer in the Eastern District of North Carolina. That office is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes in the district\, including drug crimes\, violent crimes\, white collar fraud\, terrorism\, and public corruption. The U.S. Attorney’s Office also represents the United States in civil court\, handling a wide variety of civil litigation. Most of his practice at the U.S. Attorney’s office was focused on civil prosecution of False Claims Act and Health Care Fraud cases\, including Qui Tam cases. He was the lead trial attorney in the case of U.S. ex rel Drakeford v. Tuomey\, a qui tam case which went to trial and resulted in a judgment of $273 million \nStacy Miller II\, Attorney\, Miller Law Group\, PLLC \nW. Stacy Miller\, II is the top Attorney and founder of Miller Law Group\, PLLC. Mr. Miller represents Whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases\, victims of Consumer Fraud\, and handles cases involving Catastrophic Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. He is ranked Preeminent by his peers; and has received the Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award\, National Academy Personal Injury Attorneys; National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers; and American Academy of Attorneys Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. \nR. Scott Oswald – Chair\, Programming Committee\, FBA Qui Tam Section (moderator)\n \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict. His cases have recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. A fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers\, he received his law degree from Howard University and honed his skills at Trial Lawyers College\, founded by the legendary Gerry Spence. Mr. Oswald litigates employment and whistleblower actions nationwide. Among his results: \n\nFirst jury verdict under new whistleblower protections in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013|\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal\nFirst jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court\n\nMr. Oswald is chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and immediate past chair of the FBA’s Professional Ethics Committee. Lawdragon ranks him as one of the top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the country. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 9\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \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-section-virtual-false-claims-act-today-eastern-district-of-north-carolina/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230404T170823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T144459Z UID:341223-1683115200-1683120600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Cooperation Credit in FCA Settlements - Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? DESCRIPTION:It has been nearly four years since Department of Justice issued guidelines outlining the factors it would consider when determining whether to credit voluntary disclosures\, cooperation\, and remediation in False Claims Act settlements\, yet this may be the first panel to bring together experienced government and defense practitioners to perform a deep dive into those guidelines and how they’ve been implemented in practice. \nWhat steps must a company take in order to receive cooperation credit in an FCA investigation? What is the impact of how voluntary disclosure and cooperation is treated in HHS OIG administrative cases? Just how often are companies cooperating in meaningful ways? And how has the government rewarded companies that invest in strong compliance programs and who cooperate with investigations? Our panel will address these and related issues during this Zoom roundtable. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nGregory Demske\, Goodwin Procter LLP \n  \n  \n  \n  \nColin Huntley\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAdam J. Katz\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of New York \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnne W. Robinson\, Latham & Watkins LLP \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/coop-credit/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230309T160359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T194158Z UID:328645-1683720000-1683725400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Touhy Subpoena Practice - Getting the Information You Need to Prove (or Disprove) the Case DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis webinar will provide varied perspectives from government\, relator\, and defense counsel on Touhy subpoena practice in declined False Claims Act cases. The conversation will cover the process and procedural elements of Touhy subpoenas\, negotiations with the Government\, and use of that information in litigation. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nZachary Arbitman\, Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nPaul Kaufman\, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKandis L. Kovalsky\, Kang Haggerty LLC \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAmanda B. Robinson\, Morgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-section-virtual-touhy-subpoena-practice-getting-the-information-you-need-to-prove-or-disprove-the-case/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230301T185422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T210151Z UID:326119-1684324800-1684332000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern District of Pennsylvania DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nHosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section\, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters\, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenters\nHon. Mitchell S. Goldberg\, District Judge\, E.D. Pa. \nJudge Goldberg was appointed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on October 31\, 2008. He had previously served on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. \nJudge Goldberg’s career as a practicing attorney started at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he worked in both the trial and appellate divisions. He later joined the law firm of Cozen O’Connor\, where his practice focused on commercial litigation. Judge Goldberg was eventually promoted to senior partner\, and also served as the manager of Cozen’s Arson and Fraud Unit. Judge Goldberg returned to the public sector in 1997\, serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where he handled mostly white collar crime cases\, both before the District Court and the United Stated Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. \nJudge Goldberg is a graduate of Temple Law School (1986) where he was a member of Temple’s first trial team. He presently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Temple Law teaching federal law and civil/criminal advanced trial advocacy. In May of 2017\, the Chief Judge of the Third Circuit appointed Judge Goldberg as a visiting judge for the District of Delaware to assist in the handling of patent case \nCharlene K. Fullmer\, Assistant United States Attorney\, E.D. Pa. \nAssistant United States Attorney Charlene Keller Fullmer is the Deputy Chief for Affirmative Litigation in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania\, where she supervises and prosecutes health care and affirmative fraud matters. Ms. Fullmer led the Philadelphia civil prosecution team that investigated and resolved allegations of off-label promotion of the atypical antipsychotic drug Risperdal by Johnson and Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals\, which resulted in a $2.2 billion global settlement with the Department of Justice\, the largest paid for a single drug. \nIn 2009\, Ms. Fullmer served on the team that investigated and resolved allegations of off-label promotion and kickbacks by Pfizer\, Inc. The $2.3 billion civil and criminal resolution was at the time the largest health care fraud settlement in the history of the Department of Justice. For her efforts in these matters\, she was the recipient of the 2014 Attorney General’s Award for Fraud Prevention\, an Award of Commendation from the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division\, Tony West\, and the 2014 National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association’s Investigation of the Year. In October 2010\, Attorney General Eric Holder presented Ms. Fullmer with the Attorney General Award for Exceptional Service\, the Department of Justice’s highest commendation. \nMs. Fullmer returned to the Justice Department in 2007 after six years in private practice at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia\, where she litigated defensive matters\, including False Claims Act\, health care\, white collar\, antitrust\, and insurance coverage litigation. Prior to that time\, she served as an Attorney Advisor in Washington\, DC and Quantico\, VA with the Federal Bureau of Investigation\, Office of Professional Responsibility\, the Bureau’s Internal Affairs. \nMs. Fullmer is a 1993 graduate of Lehigh University\, cum laude\, and a 1996 graduate of Temple University School of Law\, cum laude\, where she served on the Law Review. \nMeredith S. Auten\, Partner\, Morgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP \nAs part of her comprehensive white collar litigation practice\, trial lawyer Meredith Auten concentrates her practice on defending civil False Claims Act (FCA) and qui tam investigations and litigation involving a range of corporate clients\, including those in the pharmaceutical\, healthcare\, and defense contracting industries. Over the course of her 20-plus-year career\, Ms. Auten has secured numerous DOJ declinations and has successfully defended on motions to dismiss and/or favorably resolved every FCA matter she has handled in jurisdictions across the country\, including the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Auten is a frequent speaker on FCA matters and is the co-chair of the ABA’s Qui tam Subcommittee. Ms. Auten is also a former member of the Criminal Justice Appointment Panel for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania\, and formerly served as a hearing committee member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. \nMarc S. Raspanti\, Partner\, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP \nMarc Stephen Raspanti is a seasoned litigator with over 38 years of experience focusing on complex\, high-stakes matters in Government Enforcement\, Compliance\, Internal Investigations\, Federal and State White Collar Litigation; Federal and State Qui Tam Litigation; Criminal\, Civil and Administrative Health Care Fraud Litigation; and Complex Commercial Litigation. Mr. Raspanti is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a former Assistant District Attorney at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office where he tried a wide range of criminal cases to verdict. Mr. Raspanti is a name partner of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP and the founder of the firm’s national Qui Tam/False Claims Act practice group as well as the firm’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice group. He has also served as an expert witness and mediator in False Claims Act cases. Mr. Raspanti has been involved. \nR. Scott Oswald \nScott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients\, in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud. \nMr. Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide\, with a special focus on whistleblower matters – including qui tam law\, which can deliver monetary rewards to employees who expose fraud against the government. He has spoken up for workers before federal agencies and on Capitol Hill\, and has broken new ground in whistleblower law: \n\nFirst jury verdict (more than $2 million) under new whistleblower protections introduced in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013;\nFirst Sarbanes-Oxley Act liability verdict to withstand appeal;\nFirst reported successful jury verdict under 2009 anti-retaliation provisions of False Claims Act and;\nFirst Dodd-Frank Act retaliation lawsuit to reach discovery in federal court.\n\nMr. Oswald is the current programming chair for the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section and has served in the past as both section chair and chair of its Professional Ethics Committee. He is also a proud past president of the Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association and currently heads its Bench-Bar Committee. Mr. Oswald is co-chair of an employment law subcommittee at the American Bar Association and has roles in other professional groups\, including the D.C. Bar and the National Employment Lawyers Association. \nin the recovery of over $2 billion for state and federal taxpayers and has litigated numerous high profile Qui Tam cases. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on November 9\, 2022. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Daniel Hamilton at dhamilton@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \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-section-virtual-false-claims-act-today-eastern-district-of-pennsylvania/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230508T191959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T172134Z UID:352326-1686744000-1686749400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Settlements- The Last Mile Of The Marathon DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nAfter years of hard work—vigorous pre-filing investigations and drafting\, lengthy Government investigations\, client hand holding\, burdensome CIDs\, and onerous meetings—the finish line is finally here. But when the last mile is in sight\, what should you—and your clients– expect during the negotiation of a False Claims Act settlement? Join moderator Regina Poserina and our esteemed colleagues Jeremy L. Friedman\, Kayla S. Kaplan\, and Daniel Schiffer as they discuss interesting aspects of FCA settlements and negotiations\, and potential potholes along the route. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nJeremy L. Friedman \, Attorney at Law \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nKayla S. Kaplan\, Morgan Lewis \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegina D. Poserina\, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDaniel Schiffer\, Civil Fraud Section\, Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-settle/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230516T153204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163107Z UID:356038-1687348800-1687354200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The Significance of SuperValu DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nOn April 18\, 2023\, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in U.S. ex rel. Schutte v. Supervalu\, Inc.\, 9 F.4th 455 (7th Cir. 2021). Circuit courts disagree over how the FCA’s scienter requirement works in cases in which the defendant’s claims are false because the defendant violated an ambiguous legal requirement. This roundtable will explore the current standard for knowledge under the FCA\, and whether and how Supervalu may change that standard. It will discuss the arguments presented to the Supreme Court\, in both the briefing and during oral argument. Should a decision be reached prior to this roundtable\, the roundtable will provide an in-depth analysis of Supervalu. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSara Vann\, Medicaid Fraud Division\, Office of the Georgia Attorney General \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJohn P. Elwood\, Arnold & Porter \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJennifer Verkamp\, Morgan Verkamp \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJamie Yavelberg\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/supervalu/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230522T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T143651Z UID:358225-1689163200-1689168600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The DOJ's Cyber-Fraud Initiative: Early Takeaways DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nHear from all perspectives on DOJ’s Cyber-Fraud Initiative\, including what DOJ is focused on\, how cybersecurity issues occur and evolve at government contractors\, and how companies and defense counsel are responding to DOJ’s new focus. The panel includes a cybersecurity expert\, Ingrid Shipton\, a Civil Frauds Senior Trial Counsel working on Cyber-Fraud cases\, Christopher Terranova\, a Defense counsel working on Cyber-Fraud cases\, Adam Tarosky\, and is moderated by a Relator’s counsel working on Cyber-Fraud cases\, Sam Buffone. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nSam Buffone\, Black & Buffone (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIngrid Shipton\, Eminent Risk Management Group \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAdam R. Tarosky\, Nixon Peabody \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChristopher Terranova\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/cyberfraud/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230807T193257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T135725Z UID:385458-1694606400-1694611800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Healthcare Referral Arrangements Under the AKS - Updates from Government Attorneys DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nSince the 1980s\, there has been a proliferation of new types of arrangements between healthcare providers and referring physicians. During this same period\, there has also been a proliferation in government “guidance documents” which purport to describe arrangements that the government believes may be particularly prone to waste\, fraud\, and abuse. This panel will explore some of the recent litigated cases against the new forms of remuneration arrangements with the government attorneys who were responsible for those cases. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nChristopher Terranova\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDavid Finkelstein\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDiana Cieslak\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKaren S. Glassman\, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General\, Department of Health and Human \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/anti-kickback/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230809T140956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T141542Z UID:386152-1695211200-1695216600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Pandemic Fraud Update\, Part 1: Actions Against Fintechs and Banks DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis September\, the Qui Tam Section will present a two-part series on developments relating to pandemic relief fraud. \nOn Sept. 20\, 2023\, this first panel will examine DOJ’s response to date involving borrower liability as well as the possibility of DOJ action against financial institutions and fintechs that processed pandemic-relief loans. Last December\, a congressional investigation outlined potential misconduct by fintechs whose loans had a significantly higher rate of fraud. Panelists will discuss DOJ’s response to pandemic fraud so far and what implications that response may have for future actions. They will also analyze whether DOJ might allege that financial institutions’ processing of pandemic-relief loans violated the Bank Secrecy Act. \nSeparately\, the second panel takes place on Sept. 27\, 2023\, and examines DOJ’s progress in civil enforcement actions against PPP fraud. Click here for full details on the second panel. \nNote: The registration link below is for the first panel only. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nCaleb Hayes-Deats\, MoloLamken (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDerek M. Adams\, Potomac Law Group \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJulie Keeton Bracker\, Bracker & Marcus \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKatherine Brockway Katz\, Cooley \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJamie Ann Yavelberg\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/pandemic-1/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230807T194707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T141558Z UID:385459-1695816000-1695821400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Pandemic Fraud Update\, Part 2: Progress in Civil PPP Enforcement DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis September\, the Qui Tam Section will present a two-part series on developments relating to pandemic relief fraud. \nOn Sept. 27\, 2023\, this second panel will explore how the response to pandemic relief fraud is playing out on the ground. First\, it will describe the Small Business Administration’s response\, identifying the relevant components at SBA\, the role each plays\, and the tools they have developed and expanded for fighting fraud. Second\, it will examine how some U.S. Attorney’s Offices are handling qui tam filings\, agency referrals\, and parallel criminal matters; and further\, how many USAOs are implementing innovative prosecution and investigation strategies that hold even the small borrowers accountable. \nSeparately\, the first panel takes place on Sept. 20\, 2023\, and examines DOJ’s response to banks\, fintechs\, and other lenders that processed pandemic-relief loans. Click here for full details on the first panel. \nNote: The registration link below is for the second panel only. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\n  \nDee Dee Colson\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Southern District of Mississippi (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMary Beth Cvengros\, U.S. Small Business Administration \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSandra E. Mazzoni\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Small Business Administration \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCourtney Schlieter\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Small Business Administration \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHarland Webster\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of Mississippi \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJames A. Weinkle\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Southern District of Florida \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/pandemic-2/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230919T140915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T123853Z UID:400551-1697025600-1697031000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] AI and the False Claims Act DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nWe will explore the current and future impact of generative artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) on FCA practice and liability theories\, including an examination of: (1) the use of AI/ML by government agencies\, as well as some relator’s counsel\, to detect fraud schemes; (2) the potentially beneficial as well as harmful effects of novel and potentially groundbreaking technologies incorporating AI/ML by participants in federal programs\, notably Medicare Advantage; (3) how courts are beginning to grapple with FCA liability theories in cases involving AI/ML; and (4) whether additional regulatory or other safeguards on AI/ML are needed to reduce the risk of fraud schemes using this technology. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\n  \nEdward A. Baker\, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGregg Shapiro\, Gregg Shapiro Law \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJetson Leder-Luis\, Boston University \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRoma Sharma\, Crowell & Moring \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/ai-fca/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20231013T181938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T193615Z UID:408778-1698926400-1698931800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA State of Play 2023 DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nWhat are the challenges\, predictions\, and vision for the False Claims Act of the future? Hear from highly respected leaders on all sides (government\, relator\, defense bar) who have dedicated their careers to False Claims Act enforcement and defense on topics related to the current state of play. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nRenée Brooker\, Tycko & Zavareei (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMichael D. Granston\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKathleen R. Scanlan\, Keller Grover \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEnu A. Mainigi\, Williams & Connolly \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-state-23/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20231024T134604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163418Z UID:412286-1700049600-1700055000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Trends in TRICARE Fraud DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis panel will discuss all aspects of TRICARE\, a DOD healthcare program that provides civilian health benefits to military service members\, reservists\, retirees\, and their dependents. Panelists from the Defense Health Agency\, Defense Criminal Investigative Service\, and Department of Justice will provide an overview of the TRICARE program\, explain how it differs from other federal healthcare programs such as Medicare\, and discuss trends in TRICARE fraud cases. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nThomas (TJ) Parnham\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Western District of Texas (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \nPaul Bley\, Defense Health Agency \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChristie Bogle\, Defense Criminal Investigative Service \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChad Gosch\, Defense Criminal Investigative Service \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBryan Hughes\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/tricare/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20231106T162321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T163501Z UID:416790-1701864000-1701869400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Balance of Payments: Carrots\, Sticks\, and the Effect of Continuing to Reimburse after Escobar DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nSeven years ago\, Escobar began altering the trajectory of how government agencies’ continued payment to FCA defendants impacts materiality. Since then\, lower courts have varied in their approaches to the issue: one court described continued government payment as a permissible way for the government to keep “offering the carrot before wielding the stick\,” while another said it is a “steadily tightening bind that at some point becomes disabling\,” a “burden\, growing incrementally more formidable each day” until it becomes “insurmountable.” This panel discussion will explore when and how the issue of continued government payment arises in FCA cases\, how courts have analyzed and ruled on the issue since Escobar\, and how continued government payment can impact the way parties investigate and litigate FCA cases. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nLon Leavitt\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Arizona (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSara McLean\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \nLisa M. Noller\, Foley & Lardner \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGerald C. Robinson\, Nichols Kaster \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-escobar/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20231109T213657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T213838Z UID:418202-1702468800-1702474200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] (c)(2)(A) Dismissals After Polansky DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThe discussion will provide an overview of the Government’s dismissal authority under 31 U.S.C. § 3730(c)(2)(A) of the False Claims Act\, the variables considered from a defense and relator perspective when the exercise of that authority is sought\, the process attendant to seeking the exercise of the dismissal authority\, and the implications thereon of U.S. ex rel. Polansky v. Exec. Health Resources\, Inc. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\nTarra DeShields\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Maryland (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nColin Huntley\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMatthew F. Dunn\, Covington & Burling \n  \n  \n  \nClaire M. Sylvia\, Phillips & Cohen \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-dismissals/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20230727T144542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T195607Z UID:381482-1708560000-1708732799@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2024 Qui Tam Conference DESCRIPTION:EVENT RECAP\nThe Government and Modern FCA Practice\nThe Qui Tam Section hosted its Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference on Thursday\, February 22 – Friday\, February 23\, 2024. Session programming explored the fundamental role that the government plays in all FCA qui tam cases\, from the initial relator interview\, through the government’s investigation and intervention decision\, to litigation\, trial\, and appeals (in both intervened and declined cases)\, as well as the final resolution of cases regardless of the stage of the matter. Nearly 400 attendees joined the event\, marking this as a nationally growing program that’s is high value for those interested in False Claims Act litigation. \nDates for February 2025 will be announced this Summer. \nCo-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section. \nRead a younger lawyer’s full recap of the conference on the FBA blog. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nConference Coverage Online\n\nALM – After Record Breaking Year\, Qui Tam Conference Stresses DOJ Efficiency in False Claims Act Matters\nBloomberg – Extending Secrecy in Whistleblower Probes Divides DOJ\, Judges\nDC Bar – Qui Tam Panel Offers Insight into State False Claims Act Litigation Landscape\n\n\nSponsors\nPremier Partner\n \nEvent Partner \n\n \nCLE App Provided by\n\n \nConference Contributor\n \n \n \nReception Sponsor (Thursday)\nHolland & Knight LLP\nReed Smith LLP \nReception Sponsor (Wednesday)\nMoloLamken LLP\nSchertler Onorato Mead & Sears\nWiley Rein LLP \nSession Sponsor\nBird\, Marella\, Rhow\, Lincenberg\, Drooks & Nessim\, LLP\nHogan Lovells \nBreakfast/Break Sponsor\nBlank Rome LLP\nPietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP \nOnsite Exhibitors\nHogan Lovells \nFBA is dedicated to promoting the welfare\, interests\, education\, and professional development of attorneys involved in federal law. With more than 14\,000 members—including 2\,000 federal judges— the FBA provides digital\, print\, and in person sponsorship opportunities that foster the exchange of knowledge\, professional development\, and networking and marketing opportunities which are outlined in the event sponsorship prospectus. \nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\n2024 Agenda\nWednesday\, February 21\n5:00 p.m. | Registration | Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\nBallroom Foyer~ Lower Lobby Level \n5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Opening Reception: Both Sides of the Bar\nHosted at Conference Hotel\, Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill (Location: Sagamore\, Executive\, Ashlawn\, Lower Lobby Level)\nSponsored by MoloLamken LLP\, Schertler Onorato & Sears\, Wiley Rein LLP \nThursday\, February 22\n7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast \n8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | [CLE] FCA 2023 Year in Review \nThe Year in Review panel aims to provide an overview of the critical developments in False Claims Act (FCA) case law and government policy over the previous year. Our panel of preeminent False Claims Act attorneys – representing the perspectives of relators’ counsel\, defense counsel\, and the appellate perspective – will look at key developments in 2023 and distill some of the important takeaways for FCA practitioners. \n\nModerator: John Thomas\, Partner\, Hafemann Magee Thomas\nJessie K. Liu\, Partner\, Government Enforcement and White-Collar Crime; Litigation\, Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates\nTejinder Singh\, Partner\, Sparacino PLLC\nClaire M. Sylvia\, Partner\, Phillips & Cohen LLP\nJamie Yavelberg\, Director\, Commercial Litigation Branch\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | [CLE] Insider\, Competitor\, Analyst\, Doe: Who’s Your Whistleblower? \nJoin my esteemed panelists in a discussion about the evolution of Relators from historical company insiders to expert data analysts and all shapes and sizes of Relators in between.  We will evaluate the predominant types of relators presently filing FCA cases\, including a discussion about what those relators bring to the table\, how the government and defendants perceive each type of relator\, and what practice pointers all parties should be aware of when filing and proceeding with a case based on relator type\, using real world cases for reference. \n\nModerator: Eva Gunasekera\, Partner\, Tycko & Zavareei LLP\nSara Brinkmann\, Partner\, King & Spalding LLP\nEd Crooke\, Assistant Director\, Commercial Litigation Branch\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nMichael Ronickher\, Partner\, Constantine Cannon LLP\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | [CLE] Perilous or Persuasive?: Decision Points and Approaches for Making Your Case to the Government \nHear various perspectives on responding effectively to a government subpoena. From the important decision points to potential pitfalls\, panelists will discuss topics such as:\n> How recent DOJ guidance to prosecutors influences their case examination\, including modern realities of collecting and producing information (e.g.\, use of personal devices and ephemeral messaging)\n> Impact for individuals – current and former employees\n> Fact-finding and disclosures – what do you need to learn\, what do you share\, how\, and when\n> Presentations – advocacy and reverse proffers\n> Data analytics\n\nModerator: Danielle Pelot\, Partner\, Choate\, Hall & Stewart LLP\nDenise Barnes\, Partner\, Honigman LLP\nPayal Salsburg\, Partner\, Laredo & Smith LLP\nDiane Seol\, Assistant United States Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\nBrandie Weddle\, Senior Corporate Counsel\, Northrop Grumman\n\n12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon \n[KEYNOTE] Brian M. Boynton\, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \nBrian M. Boynton joined the Department of Justice on January 20\, 2021 as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division.  Prior to rejoining the Department\, Mr. Boynton was a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in Washington\, D.C.  He previously served at the Department from late 2014 through early 2017\, first as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel and then as a Counselor to Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch.  Prior to that service\, Mr. Boynton had been the Vice Chair of the Government and Regulatory Litigation Group at WilmerHale\, where he practiced from 2002 through 2014.  Mr. Boynton clerked for then-Chief Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and for Judge Vaughn R. Walker at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.  Mr. Boynton graduated from Stanford Law School in 2000 and from Dartmouth College in 1997. \n2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | [CLE] The Government’s Impact on Declined vs. Intervened FCA Cases \nThe government plays an important role in all litigated FCA cases.  That role differs\, however\, depending on whether the government has intervened or declined.  This panel will focus on three key phases of a litigated FCA case—motions practice\, discovery\, and pre-trial settlement—and will explore the government’s impact on that phase of litigation in both scenarios.  Panelists will provide real-world\, practical tips to help relators’ counsel and defense counsel effectively navigate both intervened and declined FCA cases. \n\nModerator: Amy Kossak\, Senior Trial Counsel\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nAmy Easton\, Partner\, Phillips & Cohen LLP\nJack Selden\, Partner\, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP\nSteven T. Sharobem\, Assistant United States Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\n\n3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | [CLE] Resolving FCA Cases: Determining FCA Damages \nThe scope of potential damages drives nearly every major decision in a case from whether to settle or push to trial to whether to initiate the proceeding in the first place.  Despite—or perhaps because of—the significance of the issue\, courts and practitioners alike still struggle to find common ground on a number of key damages issues.  The panelists will discuss some contemporary issues in the world of FCA damages\, explain how those issues impact their decision-making process\, and offer tips on how to address them. \n\nModerator: Benjamin Wei\, Senior Trial Counsel\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nKathleen Chandler\, Partner\, Bates White\nGraham Cronogue\, Partner\, Baker & McKenzie LLP\nSusan Gouinlock\, Senior Partner\, Wilbanks & Gouinlock\n\n5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Reception\nSponsored by Holland & Knight LLP and Reed Smith LLP \nFriday\, February 23\n7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast \n8:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | [CLE] FCA Appeals: The DOJ’s Role in Shaping FCA Case Law \nDeputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston and appellate advocate Tejinder Singh discuss the process by which the Department of Justice crafts positions to present to appellate courts\, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Topics will include how the Department itself considers whether to appeal; how it decides whether to participate as an amicus in appeals in which the government is not a party; and how it decides what it wants to say in any given case.\n>Sponsored by Bird\, Marella\, Rhow\, Lincenberg\, Drooks & Nessim\, LLP \n\nModerator: Tejinder Singh\, Partner\, Sparacino PLLC\nMichael Granston\, Deputy Assistant Attorney General\, Commercial Litigation Branch\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nBenjamin Snyder\, Assistant to the Solicitor General\, U.S. Department of Justice\n\n9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | [CLE] The USAO Perspective: A Chat with USAO Civil Chiefs and ACE Coordinators \nHave you ever wondered just what goes on within the four walls of a United States Attorney’s Office after it receive a qui tam action? This panel is intended to provide some enlightenment on that topic. The panelists will discuss how their offices handle qui tam actions from intake to closure and will offer tips on best practices for dealing with offices across the country. Although offices can vary widely in how they approach these types of cases\, there are some common themes\, which the panelists will address. \n\nModerator: Neeli Ben-David\, Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of Georgia\nPatricia Fitzgerald\, Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of Ohio\nRandy Harwell\, Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Middle District of Florida\nMary Murrane\, Deputy U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\nAmanda Rocque\, Deputy Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Colorado\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | [CLE] The Agency Perspective: The Role of Inspectors General in FCA Investigations \nOffices of Inspector General (OIGs) play an integral role in False Claims Act enforcement. The panelists will discuss the ways in which OIGs collaborate and coordinate with the Department of Justice\, from the inception of a case\, through investigation\, litigation\, and resolution. The discussion will also feature practical tips for navigating voluntary self-disclosures and improving cooperation in FCA matters. \n\nModerator: Colin Huntley\, Deputy Director\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nSean W. O’Donnell\, Inspector General\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\nMary Clare Claud\, Assistant Counsel\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. General Services Administration\nSusan Gillin\, Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nChristian Schrank\, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\n\n12:00 p.m – 1:30 p.m. | Keynote Luncheon  \n[KEYNOTE] Robert Storch\, Inspector General (IG)\, U.S. Department of Defense \nRobert P. Storch is the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Defense (DoD). He is the first DoD IG to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate since early 2016\, and assumed his responsibilities at the DoD Office of Inspector General (OIG) in December 2022. Before coming to the DoD OIG\, Rob served for close to 5 years as the first presidentially appointed\, Senate-confirmed IG for the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA)\, where he worked to enhance the impact\, independence\, and transparency of the office’s work. He also spent several years at the Department of Justice (DOJ) OIG\, where he served as the Deputy IG and as the DOJ OIG’s first Whistleblower Ombudsperson\, leading efforts related to whistleblower rights and protections that he continued to emphasize at the NSA OIG and now at the DoD OIG. \n[KEYNOTE] Rob DeConti\, Chief Counsel to the Inspector General\, Office of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \nSince 2023\, Robert K. DeConti has served as Chief Counsel to the Inspector General\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\, Office of Inspector General (OIG).  Mr. DeConti leads the more than 120-person HHS Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG). OCIG provides all legal services to HHS OIG\, including advice on audits\, investigations\, evaluations\, and OIG operations; representation of OIG in civil and administrative fraud enforcement; and issuance of guidance to the health care industry. Mr. DeConti oversees all OIG internal legal advice\, coordination with the Department of Justice on False Claims Act cases involving HHS\, OIG’s civil money penalty and program exclusion enforcement\, negotiation and monitoring of corporate integrity agreements\, and industry guidance on the anti-kickback statute and other OIG enforcement authorities. Mr. DeConti has served in a variety of management and staff positions in OCIG since 1999. These include Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs\, Chief for the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch\, Deputy Chief for the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch\, and Senior Counsel. He also served as a Special Trial Attorney on detail in the Department of Justice\, Fraud Section\, Criminal Division. Mr. DeConti received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the American University Washington College of Law. He has received the HHS Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service\, among other awards. \n1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | [CLE] Burgeoning Landscape of Tax Fraud and State AG Enforcement\nJoin us as former Washington\, D.C. Attorney General and Hogan Lovells’ partner\, Karl Racine\, moderates a discussion on the growing emphasis of State Attorneys General on income tax fraud cases and recovery. Drawing on his extensive experience as the District’s top lawyer and his current role as a Chair of Hogan Lovells’ State AG practice group\, Racine and panel of high level representatives from State AG offices\, including DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb\, discuss the complexities of the topic with insight and authority. The panel will explore strategies\, challenges\, and the evolving landscape of tax fraud enforcement at the state level for CLE credit.\n>Session Sponsored by Hogan Lovells \n\nModerator: Karl Racine\, Partner\, Litigation\, Arbitration\, and Employment\, Hogan Lovells\nThomas Teige Carroll\, Bureau Chief\, Taxpayer Protection Bureau\, New York State Office of the Attorney General\nShelly Martin\, Director of the False Claims Unit\, Maryland Office of the Attorney General\nBrian Schwalb\, DC Attorney General\, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia\n\n2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | [CLE] Taking FCA Cases to Trial – With and Without the Government \nThis panel will focus on taking FCA cases to trial in both intervened and declined matters and how the government’s presence impacts trial strategy.  The discussion will center around cases actually tried by the panelists and the critical decision points before and during trial. \n\nModerator: Laurie Oberembt\, Senior Litigation Counsel\, Fraud Section\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice\nChad Blumenfield\, Partner\, Greene Espel PLLP\nElizabeth Hess\, Partner\, Kirkland & Ellis LLP\nJennifer Verkamp\, Partner\, Morgan Verkamp LLP\n\n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | [CLE] Ethics in Parallel Proceedings: Practices in the Prosecution and Negotiation of Criminal and Civil FCA Cases \nThere are unique ethical responsibilities that arise in the context of parallel proceedings between and among the criminal and civil prosecutors\, as well as defense counsel and defendants.  This panel will address the considerations for navigating both civil and criminal FCA cases at the initiation\, investigation\, and resolution stages. The panel will focus on the application of professional responsibility rules in the context of parallel investigations\, where separate investigation and/or litigation teams are engaged in varying degrees of coordination with each other to address common conduct and parties\, arising primarily under ABA Model Rules 4.1\, 4.2\, 4.4\, 8.4\, and others. \n\nModerator: Charlene K. Fullmer\, Deputy Civil Chief\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Eastern District of Pennsylvania\nMeredith Auten\, Partner\, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP\nLee Cortes\, Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of New Jersey\nJoshua Levy\, Acting U.S. Attorney\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Massachusetts\n\n5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks: Megan Mocho\, Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section \n\n  \nCLE\nThe FBA will seek 12.5 total CLE credit hours (including 1 ethics) for 60-minute states\, and 14.7 total CLE credit hours (including 1.2 ethics) for 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimates and subject to respective state approval and reporting rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. Accrediting agencies typically decide whether a program qualifies for credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. 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If you cannot locate your certificate email\, please check your spam and junk folder. Only those who tracked their attendance on the required ConferenceAdit site and updated their profile with state credentials will receive a certificate for credit. If you have any questions or concerns\, please respond to this email and our staff will do our best to assist. \n\n  \n  \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By 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: By 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. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact events@fedbar.org. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/quitam24/ LOCATION:Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\, 525 New Jersey Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-FBA_QUITAM_Conf_2024_1080x1350_2-scaled.jpg GEO:38.896755;-77.0109698 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill 525 New Jersey Ave NW Washington DC 20001;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=525 New Jersey Ave NW:geo:-77.0109698,38.896755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240223T193427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T141534Z UID:462675-1709726400-1709731800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The Practicalities of a Parallel Proceeding DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis roundtable will examine parallel proceedings under the False Claims Act and related criminal statutes. In 90 minutes\, we will follow a case from inception\, to investigation\, to litigation/prosecution\, and global resolution. What makes a case remain civil or go criminal? What causes parallel proceedings to succeed or fail? When\, if ever\, can one investigation be used to aid the other? What are the roadblocks that arise\, and how do prosecutors overcome them? What are tips from the defense bar for handling thorny parallel investigations? All of this and more will be discussed by an outstanding panel consisting of an Assistant Chief in the Criminal Fraud Section\, a Trial Attorney from the Civil Fraud Section\, a former AUSA and former Trial Attorney now with the defense bar\, and an experienced relator’s side counsel. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\n \nLeslie Garthwaite\, Criminal Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nKristen Murphy\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \nVincent McKnight\, Sanford Heisler Sharp \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEllen London\, London & Stout \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nModerator\n Derek Adams\, Potomac Law Group \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-parallel/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240305T141312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T174717Z UID:466828-1710331200-1710336600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Qui Tam Section - The California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act DESCRIPTION:*Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nWhen a whistleblower alleges that healthcare fraud took place in California\, there is an increasing chance that there is also a cause of action under the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act in addition to the False Claims Act and relevant state False Claims Act statutes. Depending on the allegations in the case\, the potential damages can exceed those of all government payor claims combined. Fraud committed against California private payors brings a whole host of issues ranging from determining whether private payors follow Medicare rules and regulations to understanding how case law analyzing the CIFPA differs from that of the False Claims Act. With the increase in cases involving the CIFPA\, understanding how the government\, relator’s counsel\, and defense counsel pursue or defense a CIFPA case is important. To introduce (or reacquaint) you with the CIFPA\, Mitch Neumeister will moderate a Zoom roundtable discussing issues that arise during a CIFPA case. \n  \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\n \nMark Kleiman\, Kleiman/Rajaram \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Jonathan Radke\, Nelson Hardiman \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJack Ross\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, C.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \nModerator\nMitch Neumeister\, Fraud Liaison Bureau\, California Department of Insurance \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/cifpa/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240322T133559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T172122Z UID:472914-1712145600-1712151000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Working with HHS OIG on FCA Settlements DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis roundtable will bring together a diverse group of government and defense attorneys to discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about working with the Office of the Inspector General but were afraid to ask. When should you get your OIG counsel involved in settlement negotiations? What is a corporate integrity agreement and how likely is your case to need one? What is and is not negotiable in a CIA? This panel will breakdown the process to aid everyone in working more collaboratively towards qui tam settlement. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\nDavid Fuchs\, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General\, DHHS \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Katie C. Pawlitz\, Reed Smith \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nAugustine Ripa\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nModerator\n \nJessica Perlick\, State of Nevada\, Office of the Attorney General \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/oig-fca/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240322T133521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T133521Z UID:472954-1712750400-1712755800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Managed Care Cases: Materiality and Damages DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nManaged care is a huge and growing part of our public health spending. Surprisingly\, we are still seeing arguments that defrauding managed care is immaterial to the government because payments are capitated. (Despite the fact that the definition of a “claim” clearly includes defrauding third parties spending government funds.) Damages in managed care cases are also a challenge. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\nDaniel R. Hergott\, Behn & Wyetzner \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nLawrence M. Kraus\, Foley & Lardner \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLinda Mindrutiu\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, S.D. Ohio \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nModerator\n \nJames A. Tate\, Helmer\, Martins\, Tate & Garrett \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online]\n \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/managed/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240215T183152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T151500Z UID:459317-1713960000-1713965400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] What Drives an FCA Intervention Decision? DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThe Government intervenes in roughly one out of five False Claims Act cases. What distinguishes the intervened case from the other four? This experienced panel of Government attorneys will explore practical issues and considerations impacting intervention decisions\, best practices for relator’s counsel when advocating for intervention\, and best practices for defense counsel seeking a declination. \n***This Event does not offer CLE credit*** \n[Register Online]\n\nAbout the Presenters\nRohith Srinivas\, Civil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nCandice Deisher\, Office of the Attorney General\, Commonwealth of Virginia \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nDarrell Valdez\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, D.D.C. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nJill Venezia\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, S.D. Tex. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nJanis Gorton\, Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-intervention/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240412T141129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T201710Z UID:483632-1715774400-1715779800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Anatomy of a Mortgage Fraud DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nMortgage fraud continues to be an area ripe for qui tams\, and this seems likely to be the case in the future. The panel will include attorneys from the Department of Justice’s Commercial Litigation\, Fraud Section; an attorney who represents relators; and an attorney who defends False Claims Act cases. A Special Agent in Charge with the Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General will also be on the panel. The session will be moderated by Assistant U.S. Attorney Cindi Woolery\, who is the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator in the Western District of Missouri. The panelists will discuss topics such as mortgage fraud basics; HUD programs; investigation tasks; causes of action; the types of cases that have arisen over the last several years and how they have been resolved; how damages may be calculated; and litigation strategies such as discovery\, motion practice\, and the use of expert witnesses. \n[Register Online] \nMODERATOR \n \nCindi S. Woolery\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, W.D. Mo. \nSPEAKERS \n \nKelly Phipps\nCivil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \nChristopher R.B. Reimer\nCivil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \nMichael Gorman\nOffice of Inspector General\, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development \n \nSam Buffone\nBuffone Law Group \n \nMichelle L. Rogers\nCooley \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-mortgage/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240322T133144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T133144Z UID:473015-1717588800-1717594200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Enforcement in California DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis False Claims Act roundtable includes the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinators and equivalents from each of the four California U.S. Attorney’s Offices. The panel will discuss the uniqueness of each district; the triage\, work up\, and litigation procedures for affirmative civil cases; and the general practice viewpoints on litigating qui tam cases. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\n\nPresenters\nRoss M. Cuff\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, C.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nColleen Kennedy\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, E.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \nSai Mohan\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, N.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoseph Price\, Jr.\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, S.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nModerator\n \nDylan M. Aste\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, S.D. Cal. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online]\n \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/fca-calif/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T173000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240705T203811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T185041Z UID:522064-1721232000-1721237400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: The False Claims Act: A Practitioner's Perspective DESCRIPTION:This program is designed for law students\, law clerks\, and newer lawyers to share an insider’s view on the practice of civil enforcement law in the False Claims Act and other whistleblower statutes with perspectives from the bench\, the government\, the whistleblower counsel\, and defense counsel.\nThe event will be held at the Holland & Knight Miami Offices 701 Brickell Ave.\, Suite 3300\, Miami\, FL 33131\n[Register Here]\nSpeakers: \nThe Bench: The Hon. Ryon McCabe\nMagistrate Judge\nU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida \nThe Government: AUSA Matthew Feeley\nDeputy Chief for Health Care Fraud & Affirmative Civil Enforcement\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, Southern District of Florida \nAUSA Clarissa Pinheiro\nAssistant United States Attorney\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, Southern District of Florida \nThe Whistleblower: Pamela Coyle Brecht\nAdvisory Board Member\, Federal Bar Association Qui Tam Section\nPietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP \n \nThe Defense: Megan Mocho\nChair\, Federal Bar Association Qui Tam Section\nCo-Chair\, White Collar and Investigations\, Holland & Knight LLP \n \nModerated by: Rachel V. Rose\nNational Board of Directors\, Federal Bar Association\nRachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law\, PLLC \n \nQuestions may be directed to Megan Mocho @ megan.mocho@hklaw.com. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-section-the-false-claims-act-a-practitioners-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240718T183008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T190704Z UID:527285-1726056000-1726061400@www.fedbar.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240802T181825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T190240Z UID:533733-1726660800-1726666200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Eastern\, Middle\, and Western Districts of Louisiana DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \n  \nHosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section\, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters\, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the Eastern\, Middle\, and Western Districts of Louisiana. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event.\n \n  \n[Register Today]\n\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n  \nOPENING REMARKS\n  \n Sharon S. Whitlow\, Baton Rouge Chapter\, Federal Bar Association \n  \n \nPeter M. Mansfield\, New Orleans Chapter\, Federal Bar Association \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSPEAKERS \nHon. John W. deGravelles\, District Judge\, Middle District of Louisiana \n \n  \nMelissa Theriot\, Western District of Louisiana\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSandra L. Sears\, Eastern District of Louisiana\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChase Zachary\, Middle District of Louisiana\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBenjamin P. Bucy\, Barrasso Usdin\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHabib F. Ilahi\, Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nR. Scott Oswald\, Programming Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (Moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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  \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/fca-louisiana/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240802T185134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T132958Z UID:533815-1728475200-1728480600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Preparing Your Qui Tam Case For Trial DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nSo\, settlement discussions aren’t going anywhere\, and you need to prepare your case for trial … Now what? This diverse panel of current (and former) federal prosecutors\, relator’s counsel\, and defense attorneys will discuss some of the key strategic decisions\, challenges and opportunities involved in getting your False Claims Act case ready for trial. Discussion topics will include the unique privilege and discovery issues raised by Supervalu; developing a game plan to effectively try a civil case involving the government as plaintiff; and deciding what role – if any – the relator should play at trial. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit. Registrants will receive Zoom login details on the day before the event. \n  \n[Register Today]\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \nSPEAKERS\n\nPaul S. Chan\, Bird Marella\, Moderator\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEric Havian\, Whistleblowers Partners\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRoss M. Cuff\, United States Attorney’s Office\, Central District of California\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBlanca Fromm Young\, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP \n\n  \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  \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-trial/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240626T200042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T174545Z UID:518183-1729684800-1729688400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The DOJ's Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative: Three Years Later DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThe Department of Justice launched its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative in October 2021. What has happened the last three years? The panel will discuss lessons learned during the infancy of the initiative\, including the type of cases that have led to FCA recoveries\, paths to establishing fraud\, the theories to quantify damages\, and some of the relevant regulatory regimes. The panel will also discuss self-reporting considerations and what to look for in the future. \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n [Registration is closed]\n  \nMODERATOR \n\nDylan M. Aste\nU.S. Attorney’s Office\, Southern District of California \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSPEAKERS\n \nSara McLean\nCivil Fraud Section\, U.S. Department of Justice \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nBruce Judge\nWhistleblower Law Collaborative LLC \n  \n  \n \n  \nTammy A. Tsoumas\nKirkland & Ellis \n\n\n\nRegistration\n[Registration is closed] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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/cyber-fraud/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T073602 CREATED:20240815T152949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T093743Z UID:539206-1730289600-1730295000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Scienter in the Aftermath of SuperValu DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**\n\nMore than a year ago\, the Supreme Court in SuperValu substantively addressed the False Claims Act’s scienter element\, holding that scienter refers to a particular defendant’s knowledge and subjective beliefs\, not to what an objectively reasonable person may have known or believed. This panel will examine how lower courts have interpreted and applied SuperValu\, trends in those decisions that may impact how False Claims Act cases are pursued and defended\, practice pointers\, and open issues to be decided. \n***This Event does not offer CLE credit*** \n                                               [Register Today]\n\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \nSPEAKERS\nMichael D. Granston\, United States Department of Justice\n \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLon Leavitt\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Arizona (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \nJessica M. Andrade\, Polsinelli \n \n  \n  \nErika B. Hitchings\, Whistleblower Law Collaborative \n \n  \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  \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. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/qui-tam-scienter/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR