BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federal Bar Association - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102729 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:20260419T102729 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:20260419T102729 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:20260419T102729 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:20260419T102730 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. For many live events\, credit approval is not received prior to the program. Documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. \nThe FBA partners with ConferenceAdit LLC to track and report CLE credit for national conferences. Attendees are responsible for uploading their state bar information and tracking attendance through a dedicated webpage\, issued in advance of the conference. Attendees will be instructed to check in and out of each panel to timestamp attendance. Approximately two weeks following the conference\, personalized certificates will be issued via email. \nLearn more about Continuing Legal Education (CLE) operations and reporting. \nATTENDEE NOTE: Certificates will be sent no later than Friday\, March 8. The email will come from certificates@advisoradit.com. 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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:20260419T102730 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20240913T145226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T133256Z UID:551156-1731585600-1731591000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today – Western District of Virginia 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 Western District of Virginia. \nThis event does not offer CLE credit.  \n  \n[Register Today]\n\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \nOPENING REMARKS\nAmy H. Geddes\, Roanoke Bar Association \n\n  \nBryce J. Hunter\, Western District of Virginia Chapter\, Federal Bar Association\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSPEAKERS\nR. Scott Oswald\, Programming Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHon. Michael F. Urbanski\, W.D. Va.\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLaura D. Taylor\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, W.D. Va. \n \n  \nJohn R. Thomas Jr.\, Hafemann Magee & Thomas \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJustin Lugar\, Woods Rogers \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \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  \n\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-wdva/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20241015T144502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T160923Z UID:591749-1732104000-1732109400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The False Claims Act and Protection of Tribal Funds DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nAlthough the federal government contributes billions of dollars to Native American tribes every year\, one rarely hears about False Claims Act (FCA) cases involving the protection of these funds. Indeed\, there have only been a handful of FCA cases involving such funds. Why is this? Historically\, what fraudulent schemes by non-tribal private actors have targeted tribal funds and how has this fraud been addressed (or overlooked)? Is there a need and opportunity to do more\, whether with the federal FCA\, state FCAs\, tribal laws\, or other tools to protect these funds? What should Relator counsel\, Defense counsel\, and U.S. state and federal government counsel know about tribal funds\, law\, and communities before engaging in this practice area? \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \nPresented by the Qui Tam Section \nCo-Sponsored by the Indian Law Section \n  \nOpening Remarks\nHelen B. Padilla\, Chair\, Federal Bar Association- Indian Law Section\n \n  \n  \nModerators\n\nEdward A. Baker\, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEmily N. Harwell\, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein \n \n \n  \nSpeakers\nJonodev Chaudhuri\, Chaudhuri Law \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPerrin Rynders\, Varnum \n \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration has closed.  \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  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-tribal/ CATEGORIES:Indian Law Section,Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20241021T201505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T152945Z UID:594053-1733313600-1733319000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] When FCA Cases Go to Bankruptcy Court DESCRIPTION:**Program is hosted in (ET) time zone** \nThis panel will feature two bankruptcy judges\, Relator’s counsel\, and a DOJ trial attorney discussing the strategies and pitfalls when a False Claims Act case lands in bankruptcy court. The panelists will explain bankruptcy basics for the uninitiated\, including what it means to be a creditor\, and then discuss FCA cases when either a relator files for bankruptcy or when a defendant files for bankruptcy\, including how to address cases that are still under seal. Finally\, the panel will discuss settling FCA cases in bankruptcy court. \n  \n Register Online\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section\, Co-sponsored by the Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nOpening Remarks\n\nSally McDonald Henry\, Chair\, Federal Bar Association – Bankruptcy Law Section \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nSpeakers\n\n(Moderator) Jeremy R. Bloor\, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHon. Tiffany Geyer\, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHon. Grace E. Robson\, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMary A. Schmergel\, Corporate/Financial Section in the Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \n  \n  \nHon. Ryon M. McCabe\, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida \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  URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fca-bankruptcy/ CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section,Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20240722T204130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T204130Z UID:529058-1733918400-1733923800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA State of Play 2024 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*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \n[Register Online]\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\n\nMODERATOR\nRenée Brooker\nTycko & Zavareei\n \nSPEAKERS \nMichael D. Granston\nU.S. Department of Justice \n \nSusan Gouinlock\nWilbanks & Gouinlock \n \nAmy D. Kossak\nRopes & Gray \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-24/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20240611T162028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T213933Z UID:508807-1740038400-1740157200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:2025 Qui Tam Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin the Qui Tam Section for its Annual Hybrid Qui Tam Conference Thursday\, February 20 – Friday\, February 21\, 2025. This year’s hybrid program offers in-person or online viewing options for registered attendees. \nCo-Hosted by the Qui Tam Section. \n\nCLE\nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \n\nVenue\nHilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\n525 New Jersey Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20001 \n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \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 meetings@fedbar.org. URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/quitam25/ LOCATION:Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill\, 525 New Jersey Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fedbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-Qui-Tam-Conference_web-graphics_event-email-header.png 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:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250219T155625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T162810Z UID:669142-1741089600-1741095000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Targeting Corporate DEI via the False Claims Act DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nOur panel will take an early look at the Trump administration’s evident intention to invoke the False Claims Act against federal contractors and subcontractors as part of its campaign against what it claims are “dangerous\, demeaning\, and immoral\,” not to mention “illegal\,” DEI initiatives\, as outlined in the president’s executive order of January 21\, 2025 titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” \n*** This event does not offer CLE credit *** \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \nCo-Sponsored by the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers \n            \n  \n\nPresenters\nSpeakers \nDenise M. Barnes\, Bass\, Berry & Sims \n \nDavid S. Fortney\, FortneyScott \n \nKathleen R. Scanlan\, Keller Grover \n \nModerator\nDeborah P. Kelly\, Manatt \n \nOpening Remarks\nR. Scott Oswald\, Qui Tam Section\, Federal Bar Association \n \nJohn F. Ring\, College of Labor & Employment Lawyers \n \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-dei/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250116T162850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T162946Z UID:653526-1741780800-1741786200@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Trial Practice DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel will revisit recent FCA trial experiences\, addressing the unique issues that arise from FCA practice. It will also examine what aspects of discovery and motion practice really influence trial preparation and practice. \n  \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nSara Vann\, Georgia Office of the Attorney General (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnthony DeCinque\, Assistant U.S. Attorney\, N.D. Ga. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDaniel Miller\, Walden Macht & Haran LLP \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTom Clarkson\, Griffin Durham Tanner Clarkson LLC \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-trial/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250117T152438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T165135Z UID:653974-1744200000-1744205400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Proving Conspiracy Under the FCA DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nExperienced FCA counsel will discuss the development\, pleading\, strategic issues\, factual complexities\, and relative legal ease of litigating a case where defendants are alleged to have conspired to violate the FCA. The discussion will center on their experience in litigating one of the most factually and procedurally complex FCA cases. The roundtable will cover the process from amassing the evidentiary background to plead and survive dismissal of conspiracy claims\, the strategic decisions impacting discovery\, and the types of evidence which will satisfy (for summary judgment purposes) the legal element of establishing an agreement among the conspirators to violate the FCA. The panel will also juxtapose a conspiracy claim to one based on causing the submission of false claims\, and the relative ease of the former. Finally\, the panelists will touch on issues related to resolution\, including joint and several liability. \n  \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nPamela C. Brecht\, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti\, LLP (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRebecca C. Martin\, Jones Day \n \nSteven M. Shepard\, Susman Godfrey LLP\n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKenneth Coffin\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, Northern District of Texas \n \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-conspiracy/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250117T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T130547Z UID:654042-1745409600-1745415000@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] FCA Compliance from an In-House Perspective DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nJoin us for a candid and thoughtful conversation among distinguished in-house counsel on topics ranging from False Claims Act issues\, addressing whistleblower or internally discovered issues\, managing government investigations\, compliance best practices – and pretty much anything that keeps in-house counsel up at night. \n  \nRegister Today! \n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nRoderick L. Thomas\, Wiley Rein LLP (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJaime Raich\, GE Aerospace\n \n  \nErin Shoudt\, Amentum\n \nTyson Bareis\, SNC \n \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-compliance/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250117T160751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191031Z UID:654014-1746014400-1746019800@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Are Qui Tam Suits Unconstitutional? DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nIn the early summer of 2023\, Justice Thomas penned a notable dissent questioning whether the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions comport with Article II of the U.S. Constitution. Since then\, qui tam defendants across the country have taken the cue and raised constitutional challenges to the FCA. The panel will discuss how courts have addressed these challenges over the past year and will highlight what to watch for as the issue continues to percolate. \n  \n                            Register Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nGerald C. Robinson\, Nichols Kaster (Moderator)  \n \nJohn Elwood\, Arnold & Porter \n \nTejinder Singh\, Partner\, Sparacino PLLC \n \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-constitution/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250117T165932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T165932Z UID:654025-1746619200-1746624600@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The FCA’s Public Disclosure Bar: More Harm than Good? DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe public disclosure bar is one of the False Claims Act’s most hotly litigated provisions. Panelists from the relators’ and defense bars will discuss how the public disclosure bar operates in practice and whether it plays a net-beneficial role in the statutory scheme. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nKatherine J. Seikaly\, Reed Smith (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDouglas W. Baruch\, Morgan Lewis\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTejinder Singh\, Sparacino PLLC\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-public-bar/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T102730 CREATED:20250317T205804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T174106Z UID:697948-1747224000-1747229400@www.fedbar.org SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] The FCA for Private Insurance? DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nOn August 1\, 2024\, DOJ announced its “Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program\,” which offers awards for reports that lead to criminal or civil forfeitures of over $1 million. The program covers four subject areas\, one of which is federal health care offenses involving private or other non-public health care benefit programs. False Claims Act practitioners have long litigated whistleblower complaints regarding public health care benefit programs. Now\, they must now consider the possibility of whistleblower reports relating to non-public programs. This panel will explain the details of the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and analyze its implications for False Claims Act practitioners. \nRegister Today!\n  \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nCaleb Hayes-Deats\, MoloLamken LLP (Moderator) \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRachel V. Rose\, Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law\, PLLC \n \nDaniel Grant\, Covington & Burling LLP \n \nJohn Kokkinen\, UnitedHealth Group \n \n\n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\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-private/ CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR