Courts have uniformly held that 47 U.S.C. § 230 gives internet platforms a broad immunity against liability for content posted by the platforms’ users. This immunity has become a hot topic in recent years, as lawmakers have called for changes to the way content is...
During this event, Judge Russell will share his experiences and reflections on his long and distinguished career. He will speak about the challenges and triumphs he has faced over the years, the cases that have left a lasting impact on him, and the lessons he...
It has been nearly four years since Department of Justice issued guidelines outlining the factors it would consider when determining whether to credit voluntary disclosures, cooperation, and remediation in False Claims Act settlements, yet this may be the first panel to bring together experienced government...
This presentation will cover all of your questions about the voir dire process in a roundtable, discussion format. Experienced civil & criminal litigators and first-time trial lawyers alike will obtain unique insight into the objectives of the voir dire process, uncovering the truth about potential...
The Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section is pleased to announce its Annual Immigration Law Conference will be held Friday, May 5 - Saturday, May 6. We invite you to join us at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, located in Crystal City neighborhood, only a few...
Our Brown Bag judicial lunches allow judges and practitioners to get acquainted, discuss best practices and preferences, as well as other aspects of federal practice and the legal profession. Speaker Hon. Stephen P. Friot Judge, United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma Registration RSVP:...
While many lawyers represent organizations or are engaged in litigation with organizations, these engagements raise unique ethical issues. Fundamentally, who is your client? From whom can you take direction? With whom are you allowed to speak? What are your obligations in communicating with former employees...
This multi-session seminar is hosted by the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Dayton Chapter and meets a prerequisite for admission to the bar of the Southern District of Ohio. Speakers include district court, bankruptcy court, and magistrate judges from the Dayton seat of court. The program...
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** This webinar will provide varied perspectives from government, relator, and defense counsel on Touhy subpoena practice in declined False Claims Act cases. The conversation will cover the process and procedural elements of Touhy subpoenas, negotiations with the Government, and...
Presented by the Federal Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee More than a year after the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, about 88,500 Afghans have resettled across this country. Refugees require support on many different levels—evacuation, immigration assistance, and resettlement. Among the many who have...
Webinar (via Zoom) Moderator Robert Costa, Chief Election & Campaign correspondent for CBS News, co-author of the book “Peril” with Bob Woodward, and former moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” on PBS, this can’t-miss event will feature four renowned leaders in the fields of...
Register today! Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the Honorable Carlton Reeves, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, who will present on his role as Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. The buffet line...