**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** In a recent Missouri case, a lawyer failed to appear for a civil trial with a mutually agreed upon date. Judgment was entered against his client. The lawyer appealed, arguing that it was an abuse of discretion for the...
The FBA Northern District of California Chapter presents A False Claims Act Case from Tip to Judgment Thu, Oct 15th, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT Click here to register. For questions please contact the event organizer.
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** What makes a judge trust your argument—and what causes that trust to unravel? Join United States District Judge Jia M. Cobb and United States Magistrate Judge Sean A. Camoni for a candid conversation from the Bench’s perspective about what...
*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** The panel will be comprised of a federal judge, relator's counsel, defense counsel, a mediator, and a psychologist. The topics will include discussion of specific techniques to de-escalate conflict in discovery, depositions, mediations and at trial. We will also...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** This course provides federal employees with the essential information they need to make informed decisions before retirement. Participants will learn how to calculate their CSRS or FERS pension, maximize Social Security benefits, and understand their TSP options, along with...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** Source-code review can be critical—and challenging—in patent and IP litigation. This practical panel brings together an IP and technology litigator, a software/code expert, and an IP litigation moderator to explore how to approach source-code review effectively, from identifying the...
Join Senator Taylor Rehmet of the Texas State Senate to discuss veteran support initiatives and current legislative priorities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Topics of discussion include: -Support for veterans through state and federal initiatives -The interaction between state programs and federal protections available to veterans...
The Admiralty Law Section and Southern District of Georgia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association have once again joined forces to present a one-day Maritime Law CLE Conference at The DeSoto Hotel in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. The seminar will be steeped in the rich...
Jon Lieberman will moderate a panel discussion on bankruptcy mediation with three retired Chief Bankruptcy Judges – Harlin DeWayne “Cooter” Hale (NDTX), Craig A. Gargotta (WDTX) and Alan S. Trust (EDNY). The speakers will discuss their decades of experience with bankruptcy litigation, mediations and settlements,...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** In light of the 2026 midterm elections, this program will examine the federal political landscape, implications for legislation and policymaking, and the legal and ethical frameworks governing lobbying. The program will begin with an overview and analysis of the...
*Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** Cybersecurity enforcement efforts have increased significantly in recent years and will continue to be an area of focus for the Department of Justice. This roundtable panel will examine recent DOJ enforcement actions and settlements, including what makes cyber-fraud investigations...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** Hiring and separating employees across jurisdictions presents unique legal, compliance, and operational challenges. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and separation, employers must navigate differing employment laws, cultural expectations, termination protections, and regulatory requirements around the world. This...