The POWER Act September 28, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 (POWER Act) helps survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking gain access to pro bono legal services. It...
This roundtable will discuss recent experiences with cannabis tax compliance issues, IRS examinations, and practical advice for structuring cannabis operations in light of Section 280E. The panelists will cover common mistakes and red flags for IRS audits, recently resolved issues relating to operational costs and...
**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...
This CLE presents a unique training opportunity led by Dr. Artika Tyner, author of the award-winning book, The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People and Grow Justice, for newer and younger attorneys to support their efforts and participation in the FBA Younger Lawyer Division’s...
Please join the Maryland Federal Bench and the FBA for the 11th Annual Columbus Day Golf Outing and Reception! Monday, October 11, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hobbit's Glen Golf Club, 1130 Willowbottom Drive, Columbia, MD 21044 Schedule of Events: Registration - 7:30...
October 13, 2021 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Our virtual meetings are designed to emulate our Chapter's signature monthly luncheon events. Using Zoom, participants will enter small-group breakout rooms, where they can socialize and catch up with friends and colleagues. Participants will then convene in the...
Enjoy a trivia game night pitting the Judges of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and the Court of International Trade against the Federal Bar Association SDNY Chapter and the Young Lawyers Committee of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association. This...
On October 14, 2021 at 5:30pm, the 2021-2022 FBA SDNY board of directors are sworn in at a virtual installation ceremony featuring the Hon. Laura Swain, Chief Judge (SDNY), Hon. Jenny Rivera, Associate Judge (NY Court of Appeals), and Hon. Licha Nyiendo, former Commissioner (NYS...
This event is the first of its kind within New Mexico and Minnesota. We will be hosting live sessions in both states while providing live simulcast to our partner state. Our aim is to provide participants in both states and surrounding jurisdictions with content relevant...
What is a federal judicial clerkship? What do federal judicial clerks do? How do you apply for a federal judicial clerkship and what materials are needed? Our esteemed panelists aim to answer these and other related questions for you virtually on October 15, 2021, from...
Speech Quarantines of Misinformation OCTOBER 18, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. CT The strong presumption against prior restraints, developed centuries ago in the age of printing presses, prevents modern authorities from quarantining even deadly misinformation before it goes viral. Professor Thai will offer...
Many federal government employees who retire, establish a consulting practice, or take up employment in the private sector, using their skills and experience to support the business needs of their clients and employers. There are restrictions, however, on the ability of these former government professionals...