Please join us for this in-person CLE opportunity featuring the magistrate judges from the Northern District of Mississippi: the Honorable David Sanders, Jane Virden, and Roy Percy. The buffet line opens at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at noon. Please pre-register so that we...
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** On April 18, 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in U.S. ex rel. Schutte v. Supervalu, Inc., 9 F.4th 455 (7th Cir. 2021). Circuit courts disagree over how the FCA’s scienter requirement works in cases in...
Join a panel of federal judges, law students, and law clerks to learn more about the process of applying for federal judicial clerkships, different opportunities for federal clerkships, internships, and externships, and what one might expect in a clerkship. Presented by the FBA Law Student...
Join us for a panel presentation from practitioners of Antitrust, Trade Regulation, and Competition Law in civil, criminal, and administrative fields. These practitioners, who are at varying points in their career, will discuss their personal path to this practice area, their daily types of work...
**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** Hear from all perspectives on DOJ’s Cyber-Fraud Initiative, including what DOJ is focused on, how cybersecurity issues occur and evolve at government contractors, and how companies and defense counsel are responding to DOJ’s new focus. The panel includes a...
If you've been paying attention to the news this year, you already know that the U.S. Supreme Court's October 2022 term has been hugely consequential, with some opinions that could be best described as seismic, impacting the civil rights of millions of Americans. In this...
Join the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for an insiders' tour of the Northern District of Oklahoma courthouse. Students will visit the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Probation Office, learn from the court clerk’s office, and hear from District and Magistrate...
This Federal Election Commission roundtable will feature attorneys from the four divisions of the Office of General Counsel. These attorneys will explain what their departments are responsible for, what they are currently working on, and provide some background about how they came to work for...
During this CLE, attendees will learn strategies for negotiating and reaching mutually beneficial settlements, as well as techniques for handling difficult parties and complex legal issues. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback from the judges, who will offer guidance...
Our expert panel will discuss proofs of claim, claim categories, the treatment of secured claims including “cram – down,” “bifurcation,” and “avoidance,” valuation issues, and standards for confirmation including the treatment of unsecured claims. Presented by the Bankruptcy Law Section Registration is Closed...
This panel will examine significant developments for the first half of 2023 in the shipping industry and supply chain and the passenger vessel industry. The panel will also explore developments in marine insurance coverage and seaman status as well as the rising amounts of both...
Although the United States government recovers billions of dollars per year under the federal False Claims Act (FCA), the vast majority of that recovery is the result of voluntary settlements, and very few FCA cases proceed to trial, let alone verdict. Panelist will discuss their...