Federal Bar Association

Webinar: Coronavirus, HIPAA, Telecommuting and Force Majeure: What Every Organization Needs to Know
2020-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | AZ
This webinar focuses on Coronavirus pandemic and its application to HIPPA, Telecommuting and Force Majeure provisions. Key topics to be discussed: Overview of the Coronavirus, quarantine and the allocation of resources from a bioethics perspective; HIPAA – Privacy and Security Rule Requirements; Teleworker requirements; Force majeure contractual provisions
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
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About the Presenter
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA is a principal with Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C (Houston, TX).
Ms. Rose has a unique background, having worked in many different facts of healthcare, securities, cybersecurity, as well as international law and business throughout her career. Her practice focuses on a variety of cybersecurity, health care and securities law issues related to industry compliance and transactional work, as well as representing plaintiffs in Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims.
In addition to being extensively published and a sought-after presenter and quoted expert, Ms. Rose holds and MBA with minors in healthcare and entrepreneurship from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated with various honors, including the National Scribes Award and The William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award.
Ms. Rose is licensed in Texas and is a Fellow of the Federal Bar Association. Currently, she is the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Government Relations Committee, the co-editor of the American Health Lawyers Association’s Enterprise Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Entities (2nd Edition), as well as a co-author of the books The ABCs of ACOs and What are International Business Considerations? She has been named consecutively to the Texas Bar College, the National Women Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 25 and Houstonia Magazine’s Top Lawyers for healthcare. In 2019, she was also named to the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100, as well as 1st Healthcare Compliance’s 2019 Top presenter. Ms. Rose is also an Affiliated Member with the Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, where she teaches bioethics. See www.rvrose.com for additional information.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

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How to Register
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CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

South Florida: Luncheon
2020-03-25 11:45 - 13:15 | Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
This event has been cancelled

Speakers : The Honorable Roy K. Altman, United States District Court Judge
CLE : 1 pending approval
Cost : $50 non-members; $35 members; $20 govt, young, academic lawyers & students
RSVP : http://fba-sdfla.org rsvp by 3/20/20
Event Contact : federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com

CANCELLED: Oklahoma City: Brown Bag Luncheon – Hon. Jodi W. Dishman
2020-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | William J. Holloway, Jr. U.S. Courthouse, Chief Judge's Library, Third Floor, 200 NW 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, United States
Description
Please Join the FBA’s Oklahoma City Chapter for a Brown Bag Luncheon with Hon. Jodi W. Dishman, U.S. District Court Judge, W.D. Oklahoma. Please bring your own lunch; drinks will be provided. Space is limited.
Flyer
Speaker
Hon. Jodi W. Dishman, U.S. District Court Judge, W.D. Oklahoma
Cost
FREE
CLE
0
RSVP
David McCrary, david.mccrary@usdoj.gov. Monday, March 23, 2020.

Webinar: Coronavirus: What Lawyers Need to Know
2020-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 | AZ
Confused about Coronavirus? The experts who prepare MD/MPH students for this type of public health crisis have prepared for the kinds of questions that arise today, concerning the insides of the virus progression, the health consequences, the legal liability, the role of federal and state agencies, and the client’s concerns for responding to these conflicting pressures. This 1-hour talk illustrates how the legal system responds to epidemics by regulatory agency responses, healthcare and hospital responses, and shared responsibilities. Key topics to be discussed: Regulatory agencies, Liability exposure, Cost allocations, Role of Lawyers in Solving Viral Problems for Business and Individual Client.
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About the Presenter
Prof. James O’Reilly teaches MD/MPH students in the Division of Public Health of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His 54 textbooks include the standard reference work on pharmaceuticals, West’s 3-volume “Food & Drug Administration” quoted by the U.S. Supreme Court as “The experts have written…” Prior to entering academia he served as Associate General Counsel for The Procter & Gamble Company, and he is a city councilman and a leader in the regional council of governments in the Cincinnati region.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

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How to Register
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CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 OTHER for WA state)

Massachusetts Chapter: Attorney Wellness in the Practice of Law
2020-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Moakley Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way,, Boston, MA
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible
Description
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association invite you to a Dialogue on attorney wellness and the practice of law.
Flyer
Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Amy Wood, Psy.D.
Supreme Judicial Court Justice Margot Botsford (Ret.O)
Denise I. Murphy, President-Elect of the Massachusetts Bar Association
David P. Rosenblatt, Managing Partner at Burns & Levinson
John R. Felice, Shareholder at Hermes, Netburn, O’Connor & Spearing
Cost
FREE
RSVP
Please RSVP using the following link – http://massdla.org/event-3717602

Dayton Chapter: Bench, Bar, Law Student Social
2020-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Flanagan’s Pub, 101 E Stewart St, Dayton, OH, 45409
Description
Please join the Federal Bar Association Dayton Chapter on March 25, 2020 from 5:30 – 7 pm at Flanagan’s Pub near the University of Dayton for a casual networking event. This event is an opportunity for law students interested in federal practice to meet the Dayton-area federal bench and bar. Food and drinks will be provided.
Cost
FREE for FBA Members; $20 for non-FBA Members
RSVP
RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fba-bench-bar-law-student-social-tickets-95673625389
Event Contact
Shawan Sorrell at ssorrell@taftlaw.com

Massachusetts Chapter: Breakfast with the Bench Featuring Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
2020-03-31 08:00 - 09:00 | ohn Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse Judges’ Dining Room
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible
Description
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a “Breakfast with the Bench” at the Moakley Courthouse on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., featuring Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Judge Sorokin will discuss navigating discovery in federal cases.
Flyer
Speakers
Judge Leo T. Sorokin – United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
Cost
$0
RSVP
Please RSVP to Erika.reis@boston.gov or 617-635-4031 no later than March 27, 2020 if you plan to attend

Webinar: Overview of the Paid Sick and FMLA Leave Requirements of the Coronavirus Relief Legislation
2020-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ
This webinar will provide an overview of the paid sick leave and FMLA leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which are scheduled to take effect on April 2, 2020. The law will apply to all employers with fewer than 500 employees and government employers, including municipalities and school districts. The webinar will include updates on U.S. Department of Labor guidance (if any) issued prior to the program, as well as common questions being asked by employers as they prepare for the new requirements.
Key topics to be discussed:
• Which employers are covered by the new laws
• How to calculate paid FMLA and sick leave benefits
• Notice and certification provisions
• Interaction with existing FMLA and sick leave rules
• Tax credits for private sector employers
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About the Presenter
Tracey Truesdale, Esq is a partner and co-chair of the Labor & Employment Law Practice Group at Franczek P.C. She has represented management in labor and employment for more than 25 years. She represents both national Fortune 50 corporations and smaller companies, with clients in the professional services, manufacturing, construction and technology industries.
Tracey has significant experience advising and defending employers on OSHA matters, including postaccident advice and representation of employers in employee fatality and catastrophe investigations, representing employers in negotiations with federal OSHA over OSHA citations and penalties, litigating OSHA complaints before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, and investigating, defending, and litigating employee claims of retaliation under the OSH Act. Tracey’s employment law practice includes strategic advice to clients in force reduction and other business scenarios; preventive counseling on matters of employee discipline, discharge, and leave issues including FMLA, ADA, Chicago and Cook County paid sick leave as well as other state and local leave laws; and development of personnel policies and employment handbooks.
Tracey has served as lead counsel in single and multiple-plaintiff employment discrimination actions; in mediation and arbitration proceedings under FINRA and private ADR; in Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, OSHA 11(c) and other whistleblower actions before OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor; and in labor arbitration cases involving discipline for fighting, harassment, theft, drug/alcohol use, falsification of records, absenteeism and fraudulent use of approved leave.
Tracey’s traditional labor practice includes advising companies in their collective bargaining strategies; representation of an international steel company in final offer interest arbitration proceedings and other “bet the company” contract interpretation disputes; representation of employers in union organizing and decertification campaigns; defense of unfair labor practice charges; and labor arbitration. Tracey comes to Franczek with 28 years of experience in private practice. She also has practical human resources experience, having spent a year working in-house at CNA Insurance as Employee Relations Director.
On a pro bono basis, Tracey serves as outside counsel to Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church in Oak Park, where she is a member of the congregation. She is also a member of the Oak Park-River Forest Infant Welfare Society, which provides medical and dental services to low-income families; is a member of the APPLAUSE! performing arts board at Oak Park and River Forest High School; and is a member of the Oak Park River Forest Pony League board.
William Pokorny, Esq. serves as co-chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment and Higher Education Practice Groups. Bill helps employers and educational institutions achieve their goals in legal disputes with their current and former employees, students, and others in state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Bill has a wide range of litigation experience, particularly in the areas of wage and hour litigation, discrimination and civil rights, employee benefits, faculty tenure disputes, and leave, benefits and accommodations claims.
Bill also helps employers identify, understand and solve a wide range of legal problems relating to their employees. Bill is particularly versed in all aspects of state and federal law relating to minimum wages, overtime, exemptions, and wage payment issues. Bill also regularly counsels employers on issues relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability and accommodations. Bill provides management and employee training on workplace legal issues, and also conducts workplace investigations and legal audits.
For higher education clients, Bill serves as a trusted adviser on sensitive issues such as faculty tenure, pay equity, and policies and procedures for addressing internal complaints of harassment and sexual misconduct. Bill serves as co-author of the firm’s Wage & Hour Insights blog, where he writes about the practical side of wage and hour law from a management perspective.
Bill was recognized as a “Top Author” in the 2017 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. Bill joined the firm in February 2006. Previously, he worked at the law firms of Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP (2003–2006) and McDermott Will & Emery LLP (2001–2003). He is a member of the Chicago, Illinois State, and American Bar Associations. When he is not practicing law, Bill studies karate with his wife and three boys, serves as a high school youth advisor at his church, and aspires to someday be a competent gardener and woodworker.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member code: fedbar2020

How to Register
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CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 OTHER for WA state)

Webinar: Coronavirus/Covid-19 Business Disruption and Contract and Insurance Claims
2020-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to exact a human toll. As state and national governments fight to mitigate its impact, business are also attempting to address the social and economic impacts. When do such disruptions, including so-called “shelter in place” orders and other impacts, excuse contract performance? How can you continue protect your contracts and mitigate your risks? When will insurance coverage play a role in risk management strategies? Drawing on U.S. case law involving Avian Flu and other contagions, Dan Brown takes a look at force majeure and other related doctrines on the front-end of risk management, and reviews common insurance coverage issues that may apply to COVID-19 related disruptions as well.
Key topics to be discussed:
• What to do now, if your business is disrupted, or even if it is not
• When and how to declare force majeure, and what to do if others giving you notice
• What legal remedies might exist when your contracts do not contain force majeure clauses?
• What common types of insurance may respond in the crisis?
• What bases might exist for reservations or denials in common insurance policies?
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About the Presenter
Dan Brown, Esq. is a commercial litigator at Dorsey & Whitney LLP’s Minneapolis office, specializing in both in agricultural biotechnology and in insurance and risk management. Dan’s practice includes a wide variety of litigation in both insurance and biotechnology, as well as areas such as construction, waste management, and licensing. When Dan is not at the courthouse, Dan also a substantial practice in advising clients with insurance placement and contracting, as well as pre-litigation resolution strategies.

Registration
Registration Fees:

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member code: fedbar2020

How to Register
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CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

New Orleans: Cocktails with the Court
2020-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | True Food Kitchen, 801 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Check www.nofba.org for updates.
Description
The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association invites you to Cocktails with the Court on Wednesday, April 1st from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at True Food Kitchen, 801 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans. Cocktails with the Court is an opportunity to meet members of the bench and bar.
CLE
0
Cost
FREE
Event Contact
Amanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org

Massachusetts Chapter: The Future Landscape of Probation in the District of Massachusetts
2020-04-02 16:30 - 18:30 | John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 2d Floor
This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible
Description
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a panel discussion on: The Future Landscape of Probation in the District of Massachusetts followed by a welcome reception for U.S. Chief of Probation, Ricardo Carter.

Flyer Here
Speakers
U.S. Chief of Probation, Ricardo Carter
U.S. District Judge, Leo T. Sorokin
Jessica Hedges, chair, Criminal Justice Act Board
James Herbert, AUSA
Cost
FREE
RSVP
cgodin@peabodyarnold.com

CANCELLED: 2020 45th Indian Law Conference
2020-04-06 - 2020-04-07 | Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, US
The Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference (April 6-7, 2020) in-person event located in Albuquerque, NM is canceled. We are in the process of working through possible alternative arrangements. Once these arrangements are made we will be in touch. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment. Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive your refund.
Please note that for all attendees, hotel and air reservations must be canceled by the individual who booked the reservations. It is up to the individual airlines to determine whether they will waive change fees or issue credits for the tickets.
Thank you for your participation in the FBA and your support of our programs.

Minnesota Chapter: Monthly Luncheon
2020-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, United States
Location : Minneapolis Club
Event Contact : Jeffrey P. Justman, jeff.justman@faegrebd.com

CANCELLED: Oklahoma City Presents: 2020 Judicial Reception and Fireside Chat - Featuring Judge Patrick R. Wyrick
2020-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
Description
Please join us on April 8, 2020, when the Oklahoma City Chapter will hold its annual Judicial Reception honoring the Court. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a reception including hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, and then at 6:15 p.m. our program will begin with a fireside chat with Judge Patrick R. Wyrick, moderated by Judge Scott L. Palk. CLE credit is anticipated for attendees. Prior years have seen substantial attendance not only from our federal bench in Oklahoma City, but from our sister courts and the state bench as well.
View Flyer here.
Speakers
Judge Scott L. Palk will moderate a fireside chat with Judge Patrick R. Wyrick.
CLE
1.0
Cost

Registration Fee

FBA Members/Government Employees $30.00 USD
Non-Members $50.00 USD
Law Students $20.00 USD

Name of Attendee

Oklahoma Bar Number

RSVP
jhefner@hartzoglaw.com – April 1, 2020
Event Contact
Lance Leffel – lleffel@gablelaw.com; Elizabeth Price – EPrice@HartzogLaw.com

POSTPONED: Qui Tam Section: The False Claims Act Today, Phoenix, AZ
2020-04-09 11:30 - 14:00 | Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse, 401 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Hosted by the FBA Qui Tam Section, this CLE will provide a general overview of the FCA, a discussion of relevant Supreme Court cases, practice tips, recent developments in the Ninth Circuit, and a panel discussion to provide diverse perspectives on FCA practice.
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PDF Registration Form

Agenda
[11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.] Overview of the FCA
[12:00 – 12:15 p.m.] Lunch Break
[12:15 – 12:45 p.m.] Practice Tips – A View from the Court
Discussion of best practices and strategies for practitioners and the Government looking to inform the Court of updates while also juggling the implications of the seal and the Government’s investigation.

R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, PC (Moderator)
The Honorable John Joseph Tuchi, United States District Court Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

[12:45 – 1:45 p.m.] Practice Tips
Discussion of best practices and strategies for practitioners and the Government looking to inform the Court of updates while also juggling the implications of the seal and the Government’s investigation.

R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal, The Employment Law Group, PC (Moderator)
Patrick M. Klein, Civil Frauds Trial Attorney, Department of Justice (representing the US Government in False Claims Act Civil Cases)
Lon R. Leavitt, Partner, Halunen Law (representing Relator Counsel)
Robert J. Milligan, Shareholder, Milligan Lawless PC (representing Defense Counsel)

[1:45 – 2:00 p.m.] Q&A

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $25
Non-member: $35

How to Register
Register Online or scan PDF Registration Form to sections@fedbar.org.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Thursday, March 26. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Alea Al-Aghbari at aalaghbari@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Arizona does not certify courses or providers. Arizona lawyers are required to independently review the Standards outlined in MCLE Regulation 104(A) make their own determination that it qualifies for credit towards their MCLE requirements.

Webinar: The CARES Act: Economic Stimulus for Indian Country
2020-04-09 16:30 - 17:30 | AZ
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “Act”) will provide economic relief to Indian Country in the form of federal grants and loans. This course summarizes the Act’s applicability to tribes and the several funds available to tribal governments and entities. The course will also touch on the evolving discussion to determine the proper implementation of the relevant provisions of the Act.
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
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About the Presenters
Leah R. Sixkiller, Esq.is an Indian law and financial transactions attorney at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. She closes transactions for Indian tribes, banking and financial institutions, and developers, and she advises tribal clients and other parties working in Indian Country. Leah is an Indian law expert and regularly navigates relationships with various governmental and regulatory bodies.

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member Code: fedbar2020

How to Register
Register Online
For registration or technical issues contact MyLaw CLE at (888) 413-1959 or bsinay@mylawcle.com

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

Southern District of New York: Webinar -- How to Conduct an Effective Zoom Mediation - Observations and Tips for Mediators & Representatives
2020-04-10 12:00 | AZ
Dear Colleagues and Friends:

I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy in this time of Coronavirus.

I am happy to report that, next Friday, April 10th at 12:00 p.m., Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, Alexander J. Zimmer and Simeon H Baum (www.mediators.com) will be presenting a webinar through the Federal Bar Association,: “How to Conduct an Effective Zoom Mediation – Observations and Tips for Mediators & Representatives.“

If you have any interest in learning more about Zoom mediation or this program, further details and registration information may be found via the following link.

https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-mediation-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-how-to-conduct-an-effective-zoom-mediation-observations-tips-for-mediators-representatives/

Please feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested. A more detailed description of the webinar is also pasted below.

Best.

Alex Zimmer
Chair, ADR Section, Federal Bar Association

Mediating in the Era of Coronavirus:

Effectively Conducting A Zoom Mediation –
Tips & Considerations for Mediators & Representatives

In this timely, one hour Webinar, experienced mediators Simeon H. Baum (www.mediators.com), Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, and Alexander J. Zimmer will lead participants through a nuts and bolts presentation on how to conduct a mediation via Zoom or other alternative to in-person sessions.

As so many of us are homebound – with courts closed and growing cash shortages impacting businesses – there is no better time for mediators, lawyers and clients to use their time productively by resolving pending disputes. While in-person mediation is currently out of the question, many of us in the field are turning to Zoom or other forms of videoconferencing as a mode for conducting virtual mediations.

The Program will present an overview of mediation; identify issues and challenges in participating in mediation without the benefit of in-person presence; offer recommendations for offsetting these challenges; and walk participants through the mechanics and components of an online Zoom mediation session.

This program is geared to both mediators and to representatives of parties participating in a Zoom mediation.

Further details and registration information may be found via the following link.

https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-mediation-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-how-to-conduct-an-effective-zoom-mediation-observations-tips-for-mediators-representatives/“

Webinar: Mediating in the Era of Coronavirus: Effectively Conducting A Zoom Mediation – Tips & Considerations for Mediators & Representatives
2020-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | AZ
In this timely, one hour Webinar, experienced mediators Simeon H. Baum (www.mediators.com), Henry M. Quillian III, of Taylor & English and Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services, and Alexander J. Zimmer (www.ajzimmerlaw.com) will lead participants through a nuts and bolts presentation on how to conduct a mediation via Zoom or other alternative to in-person sessions. The Program will present an overview of mediation; identify issues and challenges in participating in mediation without the benefit of in-person presence; offer recommendations for offsetting these challenges; and walk participants through the mechanics and components off an online Zoom mediation session. This program is geared to both mediators and to representatives of parties participating in a Zoom mediation.
Registration is now closed.

About the Presenters
Simeon H. Baum, President of Resolve Mediation Services, Inc., (www.mediators.com), has, since the early 1990s, successfully mediated or arbitrated nearly 2,000 disputes. He is the past Chair of the FBA’s ADR Section, past President of the SDNY Chapter, and a former FBA national Board member, and has taken leadership roles on ADR in Bar Associations across the US. He advises the New York Court system on ADR and has trained their Commercial Division mediators for over 20 years. In 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2020, Best Lawyers selected Mr. Baum as New York’s ADR “Lawyer of the Year.” He teaches on the ADR faculty at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. SimeonHB@mediators.com.
Henry M. Quillian III acts as a mediator and arbitrator providing services through Bay Mediation & Arbitration Services LLC. He has a long history representing clients nationally and internationally in litigation and arbitration and in solving commercial disputes in the construction, real estate, insurance, intellectual property and general business sectors. He was voted by peers as a Top 100 lawyer for eleven consecutive years in Georgia Super Lawyers’ poll and has been selected since 1997 as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine. From 2013 to 2020, he was selected for the “Best Lawyers in America.” He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Quillian has served the Federal Bar Association as national general counsel, as Atlanta Chapter president and as National Younger Lawyers chair.; and is Immediate Past President of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.
Alexander J. Zimmer (www.ajzimmerlaw.com) has an active law and mediation practice in New York City. His work in mediation includes both family and commercial cases and his background includes a decade of experience as a principal in an asset-based lending firm. This combination of legal and business experience informs Mr. Zimmer’s unique appreciation of the points of view of all players in the mediation process.
He is the current Chair of the FBA’s ADR Section, and a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section and a member of the DRS Mediation Committee. alex@ajzimmerlaw.com.

Registration
Registration will close 24 hours prior to event start
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

How to Register
Registration is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday, April 3, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.

Critical Legal Considerations for Healthcare Providers Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic
2020-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 | AZ
This course will cover the key legal issues that health care practitioners and facilities along the continuum of care should consider in developing both their short- and long-term response and recoveries from the COVID-19 pandemic. We will cover President Trump’s March 13th Declaration of a National Emergency and its impact on providers, waivers of certain CMS conditions of participation, Section 1335 Waivers, EMTALA guidance for COVID-19 patients, relaxation of certain HIPAA provisions, supply change management, the impact of physician reallocation and liability issues. As the regulatory environment is fluid, there may be additional topics added to the presentation.
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
Register Online

About the Presenters
Delphine O’Rourke, Esq. is trusted counsel to health industry leaders. She partners with healthcare organizations, boards of directors and executive management teams to solve their greatest regulatory challenges, manage crisis situations and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Delphine is currently advising companies, health care entities and hospital associations across the country in preparing, responding and recovering from the COVID-19 epidemic. She has spoken on legal issues relating to COVID-19 with over 850 health care leaders, authored the first overview and toolkit for healthcare preparedness, been featured on podcasts regarding break regulations, and interviewed by national media outlets.
Delphine’s regulatory practice also focuses on:
• Federal and state laws and regulations governing access, delivery and payment for medical care in the United States including EMTALA, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law and state fraud and abuse provisions, patient care issues, medical staff matters, licensure, accreditation and tax exemption.
• Strategic affiliations & complex provider transactions and advising clients about potential arrangements with other healthcare providers, supply chain relationships, as well as assisting clients with internal investigations, acquisition due diligences and corporate compliance matters.
• Health care innovation with a particular emphasis on analyzing the laws and regulations applicable to mobile health applications, private equity investment in health care and consumer-driven care platforms.
Clients and industry experts also rely on Delphine to engage with their key stakeholders on the topics including the impact of new legislation on the health economy, transformative changes to access, delivery and investment in health care. Her insight and commentary have been featured by Modern Healthcare, Bloomberg Law, Law360 and other leading legal and industry publications

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member Code: fedbar2020

How to Register
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CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

CANCELED South Florida: Luncheon
2020-04-15 11:45 - 13:15 | Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
This event has been cancelled
Speakers : The Honorable Rodney Smith, United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida
CLE : 1 pending approval
Cost : $50 non-members; $35 members; $20 govt, young, academic lawyers & students
RSVP : http://fba-sdfla.org rsvp by 5/10/20
Event Contact : federalbar.southflorida@gmail.com

Broward County: Virtual Brown Bag Lunch with Magistrate Judge Patrick Hunt
2020-04-15 12:00 | AZ
During the COVID-19 challenges we are facing, the FBA Broward Chapter is working on alternative programming for our membership.

Please join us for this upcoming virtual brown bag lunch with Magistrate Judge Patrick Hunt.

Date: April 15, 2020

Time: Noon

Cost: None

Location: Your Computer

RSVP: Please RSVP to fbabroward@gmail.com by 4:00 pm

on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. A zoom link will be emailed to those who RSVP to attend. Space may be limited.

Brian Koch
President
Federal Bar Association Broward County Chapter

Webinar: EKRA's Safe Harbors and the Impact of the Proposed Changes to the AKS Safe Harbors
2020-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ
Enacted in October 2018, the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) aimed to combat the opioid crisis by, among other things, the solicitation or receipt of kickbacks in exchange for referrals to three entities – all laboratories, recovery homes and clinical treatment facilities. In January 2010, the United States Attorney for the District of Kentucky released a statement indicating that Theresa C. Merced’s “EKRA conviction is believed to be the first in the nation.” The purpose of this webinar is to provide the following: (1) an overview of EKRA; (2) an analysis of the Merced case; (3) a comparison of the EKRA and AKS safe harbors; and (4) an explanation of the proposed changes to the AKS safe harbors.
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About the Presenters
Patrick Ouellette, Esq., Assistant General Counsel, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Boston, Massachusetts
Mr. Ouellette focuses on healthcare technology transactions and has broad legal experience with healthcare providers, state government and employee benefit plans.

Rachel V. Rose, Attorney at Law, PLLC, Houston, Texas
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA, advises clients on healthcare, cybersecurity and qui tam matters. She also teaches bioethics at Baylor College of Medicine. She has been consecutively named by Houstonia Magazine as a Top Lawyer (Healthcare), the National Women Trial Lawyer’s Top 25 and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Registration
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Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

How to Register
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Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

CLE
Credit for these complimentary webinars will be processed/reported within 4-6 weeks of the webinar event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. Your bar number must be accurate in our database to receive credit.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.

New Bankruptcy Law May Help Small Cos. Weather COVID-19
2020-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ
In February 2020, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”), also known as Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, went into effect. The SBRA includes a number of provisions that make Chapter 11 reorganization quicker, cheaper and more effective for businesses with total debts under $2,725,625. The recently enacted CARES Act, designed to aid businesses suffering the effects of the coronavirus, increases the debt limit to $7,500,000 for one year, which will enable a far greater number of companies to take advantage of the SBRA. This course will address the benefits provided to small businesses under the SBRA, including simpler plan procedures and substantive provisions that make it easier for small business owners to confirm a plan of reorganization and retain equity in their companies.
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
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About the Presenters
Andrew Zaron, Esq. is a partner at León Cosgrove LLP, who focused on bankruptcy, restructuring and related commercial litigation.
Mr. Zaron has extensive experience counseling and representing clients confronting the difficult choices imposed by financial distress. Over a period of 20 years working with some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious law firms, Mr. Zaron has developed an astute, solutions-oriented practice representing virtually every party in interest in insolvency- related situations.
His aggressive representation of clients has achieved extremely favorable results, whether through settlement or final court resolution. Mr. Zaron is ranked in the Bankruptcy /Restructuring category by Chambers USA, which notes that clients call him a “fantastic attorney” who “demon-strates excellent business sense” and praise him for his “very smart” approach and his “clear and concise communications skills.
Mr. Zaron’s experience spans a wide array of clients, industries and matters. He represents debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, official and ad hoc committees of creditors, trustees, vendors, state and federal court-appointed receivers, purchasers of distressed assets, and directors and officers of troubled companies. Industries represented include real estate, construction, telecommunications, retail, hospitality, construction, health care and entertainment, among others.
Out-of-court restructurings, workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, statutory liquidations, assignments for the benefit of creditors, friendly and contested foreclosure proceedings, receivership proceedings, and asset sales under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code comprise a large part of his practice. He also frequently handles claims litigation, collections actions, actions to subordinate or set aside liens, claw back actions, and actions seeking recoveries for breaches of fiduciary duties, professional malpractice and negligence.
Mr. Zaron has been the lead attorney on matters large and small, including several where the amount in controversy exceeded $1 billion.

Registration
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FBA Member: $0

Use FBA Member Code: fedbar2020

How to Register
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For registration or technical issues contact MyLaw CLE at (888) 413-1959 or bsinay@mylawcle.com

CLE
CLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)

POSTPONED Maryland Chapter: Introduction to Federal Practice Program and Admission Ceremony
2020-04-17 12:00 - 17:00 | United States Courthouse, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Courtroom 4C, Greenbelt, MD, 20770, United States
This event has been postponed.
Description
The Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is sponsoring a program for practitioners in Maryland’s Federal District Court and/or for attorneys who want to be admitted to the Court. The CLE program will cover topics that include:
• Pleading, Jurisdiction, Venue and Removal
• Discovery
• Mediation
• Evidence
• Criminal Practice
• Motions Practice
Flyer
Speakers
The program will feature judges from the federal bench, as well as attorneys who regularly practice in the U.S. District Court. It also will include remarks and tips from the Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and a presentation by a representative of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service.
Cost
CLE program is free. Admission to the Court is $200 to be paid electronically.
RSVP
April 10, 2020 – Erin Flynn at eflynn@milesstockbridge.com

Webinar: How to Win Your Cancellation of Removal Case
2020-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ
Join the Immigration Law Section’s Younger Lawyers Division for their webinar series geared toward the younger attorney. Through this webinar series, the intention is to enable attendees to receive mentoring from seasoned immigration attorneys in specific areas of immigration law. Panelists Petula McShiras and Jennifer Smith will discuss complex issues related to cancellation of removal in immigration proceedings. Specifically, they will address the application process, elements and burdens of proof, and recent developments in case law. This is an interactive program, so please email questions you might have in advance to Andres Murguia.
Registration is now closed

About the Presenters
Petula McShiras, Esq. is an Immigration Attorney with Hanes & Bartels LLC in Colorado Springs, CO. Ms. McShiras has been practicing immigration law for the past 8 years, working first as an Attorney Advisor for the Executive Office for Immigration Review and then as the program director for the Littleton Immigrant Resources Center. She earned her law degree from the University of Denver, where she was the Sutton Editor of the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, a Chancellor Scholar, and graduated with honors. Ms. McShiras earned her B.A. in Political Science and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2005. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and currently serves as Treasurer for the Colorado Chapter. She is also a Board Member for The Pikes Peak Pro Bono and Justice Center (“Justice Center”). In 2018, Ms. McShiras was awarded the AILA-Colorado Pro Bono Champion Award for her work in the community.
Jennifer Smith, Esq. Drawing on more than 19 years of private practice, Jennifer Smith uses her time-tested skills to find creative solutions within the complex web of immigration law. Her full-service immigration law firm is located in Glenwood Springs. She is Past- Chair of the Colorado chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She graduated from the University of Colorado, School of Law in 2000, with honors and then clerked at the Colorado Court of Appeals for Honorable Judge Kapelke. Ms. Smith received AILA’s Michael Maggio Pro Bono Award for her and others volunteer work at the family detention center in Artesia, NM; the Athena International Award for Young Professionals from the Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce in 2013; and the Jackie Morales Community Service Award in 2010.

Registration
Registration will close 24 hours prior to event start
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

How to Register
Registration is now closed
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on April 6, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

CANCELED Western Distirct of Missouri and Kansas Chapter: From Murder to Museums: Abraham Lincoln, Adolph Hitler, and the Hunt for Nazi Looted Art in America
2020-04-22 17:15 - 20:00 | The Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
This event has been postponed.
Speakers : Raymond Dowd
CLE : 2
Cost : $20
RSVP : Kate Simpson – kmarples@gmail.com
Event Contact : Kate Simpson – kmarples@gmail.com

Southern District of Texas: How Courts Are Navigating the Pandemic: A Conversation with Our Federal Judiciary Webinar
2020-04-23 11:30 - 12:30 | AZ
Please join us for virtual roundtable discussions with our federal judiciary, who will describe how the Court has adjusted its practices to continue conducting Court business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include how the Courts are conducting hearings and other matters during the pandemic, tips for attorneys, and ethical consideration for the virtual world.

Thursday, April 23:
Criminal Practitioners | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
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About the Presenters

District Judge Nancy Atlas
Magistrate Judge Christina Bryan
Magistrate Judge Peter Bray
David Bradley, District Clerk
Darren Berglan, Network Administrator

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0

How to Register
Register Online
Zoom Meeting details will be provided to registrants.

CLE
One hour of CLE credit (including .25 ethics component) will be provided

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact fba.southtx@gmail.com.

CANCELLED: Broward County: April Luncheon
2020-04-23 12:00 | Tower Club, 100 SE Third Avenue, 28th Floor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Broward Chapter events have been postponed through May 1
Location
Tower Club
Speakers
District Judge Rodney Smith
Cost
$45 for members $50 for nonmembers $30 for government employees $20 for judiciary, law
clerks, and student members
RSVP
Anne Flanigan at Aflanigan@wsh-law.com
Patricia Grotto at Pgrotto@wsh-law.com

Southern District of Texas: How Courts Are Navigating the Pandemic: A Conversation with Our Federal Judiciary Webinar
2020-04-24 11:30 - 12:30 | AZ
Please join us for virtual roundtable discussions with our federal judiciary, who will describe how the Court has adjusted its practices to continue conducting Court business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include how the Courts are conducting hearings and other matters during the pandemic, tips for attorneys, and ethical consideration for the virtual world.

Friday, April 24, 2020:
Civil Practitioners | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
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About the Presenters

Chief District Judge Lee Rosenthal
Chief Bankruptcy Judge David Jones
Magistrate Judge Andrew Edison
David Bradley, District Clerk
Darren Berglan, Network Administrator

Registration
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0

How to Register
Register Online
Zoom Meeting details will be provided to registrants.

CLE
One hour of CLE credit (including .25 ethics component) will be provided

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact fba.southtx@gmail.com.

Webinar: COVID-19 Healthcare Update: The CARES Act - Saving the Care Continuum
2020-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | AZ
Home health, hospice and nursing home providers are facing extraordinary challenges in providing patient care during the COVID crisis. Putting patients over paperwork, federal and state health care agencies have responded urgently with unprecedented regulatory waivers, expanded telehealth medicine options and enforcement discretion from Stark Law to HIPAA. The CARES Act and CMS’s implementing interim final rule (IFR) issued March 30, 2020 is a public health battle plan to help all healthcare industry sectors fight the pandemic for patients. The webinar will cover its key healthcare provisions, including:

Expansion of telehealth medicine
Advanced or accelerated Medicare payments to providers
Expansion of non-physician scope of practice
Update on Medicare and Medicaid Waivers
Changes to Quality and Other Mandatory Reporting
Challenges to the Care Continuum

Registration is now closed.

About the Presenters
Kathleen McDermott, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
A former Assistant US Attorney and US Department of Justice (DOJ) Healthcare Fraud Coordinator, Katie McDermott represents healthcare and life sciences clients throughout the United States in government investigations and litigation matters relating to criminal, civil, and administrative allegations, including violations of the False Claims Act and its whistleblower provisions. Katie also advises healthcare organizations and their Boards of Directors on corporate compliance matters relating to regulatory compliance, internal investigations, voluntary government disclosures, consent decrees, and corporate integrity agreements.
Howard Young, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
A nationally recognized leader in healthcare fraud and abuse and regulatory issues, Howard J. Young leads the Morgan Lewis healthcare practice and co-leads the firm’s healthcare industry initiative. Howard advises a range of healthcare clients on government investigations, litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters. Healthcare organizations turn to Howard to address their most critical legal, compliance and strategic business issues and to assist with internal and government investigations, qui tam litigation, and self-disclosures. Howard regularly advises investors, including private equity firms, on transactions, affiliations, and joint ventures to create effective legal solutions.

Registration
Registration will close 24 hours prior to event start
Registration Fees

FBA Member: $0
Nonmember: $75

How to Register
Registration is now closed.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on April 10, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Laura Mulhern at lmulhern@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

Please note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Laura Mulhern, Sections and Divisions Manager.
