**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** This CLE program explores how cease and desist letters can trigger declaratory judgment actions, with a focus on minimizing risk while effectively enforcing intellectual property rights. Practitioners will learn best practices across copyright, trademark, and patent contexts, including some...
With the Department of Justice pursuing fewer cases of international corruption and re-orienting its FCPA enforcement priorities, three European regulators have come together to fill the void. In late March, authorities from the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO), France's Parquet National Financier (PNF), and Switzerland's...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** This Wellness session is designed to help you be more focused, less stressed, more productive, and a lot happier. Take back control of your focus, productivity, and well-being with The Twelve Monotasks by Thatcher Wine. Studies have shown that multitasking reduces efficiency...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** This program will explore strategy and pitfalls for both relator and defense counsel in pre-trial False Claims Act litigation. Topics covered include a general overview of pre- and post-complaint filings for relators, interactions with the government during its investigation,...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** This session will help immigration attorneys connect with a critical yet often underserved segment of the U.S. population: the estimated 10.5 million individuals living in the U.S. without legal status, many of whom are actively seeking adjustment of status,...
Graciously joining the Federal Bar Association for her third year in a row, Amy Howe—co-founder of the SCOTUSblog—will treat attendees to a legal overview and analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most recent term. Amy will break down the Court’s decisions, noting key takeaways and...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** Join a candid conversation with federal judges from across the country as they share their top pet peeves in IP litigation—from patent and trademark to copyright and trade secrets. Hear what litigators should avoid (and do more of) when...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** When a business changes hands, restrictive covenants like non-solicitation and trade secret protections often follow the deal—but so can disputes. In recent years, courts have taken a nuanced approach to enforcing these provisions, especially when non-competes in general have...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** Administrative judges, administrative law judges and lawyers employed by the federal government are navigating a number of personnel challenges in this current employment environment. During this CLE, hear from experts in federal sector employment law who will place executive...
Open to practicing attorneys who are under 40 years of age or have been practicing 10 years or less. Space is Limited! This event is FREE but reservations are required. Once this event sells out, you may contact info@FBAOC.com to be placed on a waiting...
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** Panelists James Noel and Jon Wall will cover a variety of issues and advice related to how to manage toxic employees. This webinar will cover what to do when an employee is subjected to a toxic environment and what...
The Western District of Virginia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its Annual Constitutional Law Symposium Featuring Professor Alan M. Trammell, Professor of Law at W&L Law and Jay O’Keeffe, with Michie Hamlett September 4, 2025 from noon-1:30 At the Roanoke...