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SUMMARY:New Orleans: 2020 Federal Practice Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDescription\nJoin the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA for lunchtime CLEs on Thursdays this March and April. Federal judges and seasoned practitioners will explore the latest developments affecting your federal practice. Four\, one hour CLEs with lunch will be offered at U.S. District Court- EDLA at 12 noon. \nRegister for individual sessions or for the full series. All CLEs for New Orleans FBA members are FREE through September 2020 in celebration of the Federal Bar Association’s 100th birthday! Registration is required. \nFlyer \nSpeakers\nPre-Trial and Trial Motions – Winning your Case before it Begins with Hon. Wendy B. Vitter and Thomas Flanagan on March 12\, 2020 in C-352\nExamination and Cross Examination of Experts at Trial with Hon. Jane Triche Milazzo and Celeste Coco-Ewing on March 19\, 2020 in C-224\nBuilding your Case through Lay Witness Testimony with Hon. Susie Morgan and Stephen Herman on March 26\, 2020 in C-316\nThe Art of Persuasion – Openings and Closings with Hon. Jay C. Zainey and Timothy Daniels on April 2\, 2020 in C-467 \nCLE\n4.0 \nCost\n$0-$50 \nEvent Contact\nAmanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/new-orleans-2020-federal-practice-series/
LOCATION:US District Court – EDLA\, 500 Poydras Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130
CATEGORIES:New Orleans Chapter
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Chapter: Breakfast with the Bench Featuring Judge Leo T. Sorokin of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible\nDescription\nThe 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. \nFlyer \nSpeakers\nJudge Leo T. Sorokin – United States District Court\, District of Massachusetts \nCost\n$0 \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP to Erika.reis@boston.gov or 617-635-4031 no later than March 27\, 2020 if you plan to attend \n 
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/massachusetts-chapter-breakfast-with-the-bench-featuring-judge-leo-t-sorokin-of-the-united-states-district-court-for-the-district-of-massachusetts/
LOCATION:ohn Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse Judges’ Dining Room
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Chapter
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Overview of the Paid Sick and FMLA Leave Requirements of the Coronavirus Relief Legislation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKey topics to be discussed: \n•   Which employers are covered by the new laws\n•   How to calculate paid FMLA and sick leave benefits\n•   Notice and certification provisions\n•   Interaction with existing FMLA and sick leave rules\n•   Tax credits for private sector employers \nRegister Online \n\nAbout the Presenter\nTracey 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. \nTracey 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. \nTracey 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. \nTracey’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. \nOn 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. \nWilliam 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. \nBill 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. \nFor 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. \nBill 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. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees: \n\nFBA Member: $0\n\nUse FBA Member code: fedbar2020\n\n\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online \n\nCLE\nCLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 OTHER for WA state)
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-overview-of-the-paid-sick-and-fmla-leave-requirements-of-the-coronavirus-relief-legislation/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Coronavirus/Covid-19 Business Disruption and Contract and Insurance Claims
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKey topics to be discussed: \n•   What to do now\, if your business is disrupted\, or even if it is not\n•   When and how to declare force majeure\, and what to do if others giving you notice\n•   What legal remedies might exist when your contracts do not contain force majeure clauses?\n•   What common types of insurance may respond in the crisis?\n•   What bases might exist for reservations or denials in common insurance policies? \nRegister Online \n\nAbout the Presenter\nDan 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. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees: \n\nFBA Member: $0\n\nUse FBA Member code: fedbar2020\n\n\n\nHow to Register \nRegister Online \n\nCLE\nCLE credits earned: 1 GENERAL (or 1 LAW & LEGAL for WA state)
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-suing-defending-coronavirus-covid-19-business-disruption-and-contract-and-insurance-claims/
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SUMMARY:New Orleans: Cocktails with the Court
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDescription\nThe 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. \nCLE\n0 \nCost\nFREE \nEvent Contact\nAmanda Kaiser at (504) 589-7990 or akaiser@nofba.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/new-orleans-cocktails-with-the-court/
LOCATION:True Food Kitchen\, 801 St. Charles Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA
CATEGORIES:New Orleans Chapter
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Chapter: The Future Landscape of Probation in the District of Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed because of the growing concerns surrounding COVID-19 and will be rescheduled as soon as possible\nDescription\nThe 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. \n  \nFlyer Here \nSpeakers\nU.S. Chief of Probation\, Ricardo Carter\nU.S. District Judge\, Leo T. Sorokin\nJessica Hedges\, chair\, Criminal Justice Act Board\nJames Herbert\, AUSA \nCost\nFREE \nRSVP\ncgodin@peabodyarnold.com
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/massachusetts-chapter-the-future-landscape-of-probation-in-the-district-of-massachusetts/
LOCATION:John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse\, Jury Assembly Room\, 2d Floor
CATEGORIES:Massachusetts Chapter
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