In this program, Judge Bob Bacharach of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will discuss ways to enhance the clarity of your legal writing. He will be drawing on his book, “Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word,”...
This year, Capitol Hill Day will be held virtually due to the continuing situation with COVID-19. Participation in Capitol Hill Day is complimentary, but registration is required. For more information or to Register for this event, see the Capitol Hill Day webpage.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Litigating During COVID And Where We Go From Here: A Judicial Perspective Thursday, April 15| 12pm - 1pm PST The global pandemic has forced litigators across the country to reconsider how they prepare for and argue cases before the federal...
This webinar will cover how work over the last two years in places like Google are advancing substantially how well machines can understand and parse language, and delve into some real-world examples of how this technology is being used to help litigators research, write, access...
10th Circuit Trivia Night Tuesday, April 20 | 5:30 pm MST The Federal Bar Association would like to invite all lawyers practicing in the 10th Circuit to “Lawyer Trivia Night,” a Zoom social event happening on Tuesday, April 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The Utah FBA...
What constitutes a written notice of claim? How to deal with efforts to stay a limitation action? Who can limit? How do these rules vary? Join us for an interactive roundtable among respected lawyers to discuss their experiences and share yours with one of the...
This webinar will discuss fundamentals of international business law, applicable conventions, and good practice tips. In particular, presenters will discuss the general legal and commercial framework for international business transactions examining different commercial models and the various levels of juridical regimes around the world; the...
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** Hosted 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...
Thursday, April 22 | 5 PM - 7 PM CT After legendary life and career, United States District Judge Lee R. West passed away nearly a year ago—on April 24, 2020. To celebrate and remember Judge West and his work, we hope you join us...
2021 Introduction to Federal Practice Program Session IV: Criminal Practice The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will be presenting the fourth and final session of its online Introduction to Federal Practice Program on Friday, April 23, 2021. The program will run from 1:30...
Many federal government employees who retire, establish a consulting practice, or take up employment in the private sector, using their skills and experience to support the business needs of their clients and employers. There are restrictions, however, on the ability of these former government professionals...
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supported a record number of commercial space launches in 2020, and forecasts continued industry growth. Learn while you lunch from FAA programmatic and legal experts about the evolution of commercial space activities, recent regulatory developments, and...