Empowering Indian Country Through Action In the past year, Tribes have faced extreme highs and lows engaging in government-to-government relations at every level. As more critical issues come before the courts, it is essential that Indigenous Law practitioners are at the ready to protect the...
As of December 2022, the Council of Foreign Relations reports that the United States of America has sent 12.7 billion worth of equipment and weapons to Ukraine to aid in their efforts to repel the invasion by Russia. All those munitions were either pulled from...
Although many lawyers assume that communications with clients are privileged, exceptions to attorney-client privilege make certain categories of otherwise privileged communications discoverable. This presentation covers the attorney-client privilege under Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6 and two notable exceptions recognized by federal courts in employment...
Moderated by Chad Kempen, Esquire, Career Clerk to Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann, the program will examine best deposition practices by first considering what makes a deposition effective at trial or for a dispositive motion. The panelists will then offer guidance on how to achieve...
The Mississippi Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is hosting a CLE luncheon on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Capital Club in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. This in-person CLE luncheon will feature the Honorable Sharion Aycock, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District...
**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...
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:...