A discussion concerning the balance between free speech and institutional concerns, and how to determine when the line of reasonableness has been crossed. After discussing common issues and current events, participants will provide attendees with recommendations for best practices concerning the development/implementation of personnel policies/handbooks,...
Join our Book Club Spring 2022 Meeting: Redeeming Justice. Jarrett Adams was just seventeen when an all-white jury sentenced him to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Now a pioneering lawyer, he recalls the journey that led to his exoneration—and inspired him to devote...
The University of Tulsa College of Law and the Northern/Eastern Oklahoma Federal Bar Association are pleased to host the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, for a luncheon on Thursday, May 26 at 12:30 in the Price Turpen...
Update: We received notice on May 6 that the U.S. Supreme Court will not be holding any of its admission ceremonies scheduled for May and June. Unfortunately, this means that our Community Outreach Event with Martha’s Table that was scheduled to coincide with the Supreme...
Mr. Elliott and Mr. Pelak will be covering a wide range of current developments in civil and criminal tax controversies. Topics include recent IRS budgetary issues, remote trial procedures in the tax court, IRS Office of Promoter Investigations, conservation easements, virtual currency, and section 6695A...
On-Site Registration is Available Join the Section on Taxation for its annual Insurance Tax Seminar on June 2-3, 2022 at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. This year’s in-person seminar will feature topical tax discussions between industry tax professionals, tax advisors, consultants, and government tax...
In addition to the FBA WDNC Chapter annual meeting and State of the District and Courthouse Annex discussions by WDNC Chief Judge Reidinger and Judge Conrad, there will also be presentations by the Hon. Allison Jones Rushing, Judge, US Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
Join us for a lively discussion of this important school desegregation case with the lead attorneys for both sides and Judge P. Michael Mahoney who presided over the remedial phase of the litigation. Opening remarks will be given by Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer, and panelists...
What can Sherlock Holmes teach us about evidence? Stephen Lee, Chicago practitioner, former Assistant United States Attorney, and former Chicago Tribune Reporter, will discuss evidentiary issues through the lens of Sherlock Holmes. Please join us for this video seminar on June 8, 2022, at noon...
With new aggressive enforcers at both DOJ and FTC, the Biden Administration has changed many antitrust priorities. An interactive exchange between moderator and panelists will cover criminal, civil, and legislative initiatives. New criminal prosecutions of no poach/wage fix agreements have been upheld under per se analysis...
Using the art and technique of improvisation to enhance an attorney’s courtroom presence, litigation skills, and the ability to be spontaneous. Learning improvisation techniques involves using creativity and imagination for on-the-spot problem solving. These techniques will assist the legal practitioner with developing and refining elements...