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SUMMARY:New Mexico Chapter: A Judge's Perspective on the Science and Art of Legal Writing With Judge Robert Bacharach
DESCRIPTION:Join Judge Robert Bacharach (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit) for a lunchtime presentation blending the fields of law and psycholinguistics\, which involves the study of how the human brain processes and stores language. Illustrating principles from his recently published book entitled Legal Writing: A Judge’s Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word\, attendees will learn remarkably practical skills\, and be provided clear\, succinct\, graceful and powerful examples. This webinar is geared for attorneys\, judges and law students who wish to improve the clarity and memorability of their legal writing. \nPanelist: \n\nJudge Robert Bacharach (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit)\n\n\nRegistration\n\nFBA Members – $0\n\nHow to Register  \nRegister Online \nRegistration RSVP deadline will be September 23. \nLogin credentials will be provided via email to all registrants on the day before this webinar \n\nCLE\nThis program has been approved by the New Mexico MCLE for 1.0 General Credits. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Roshanna Toya
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/new-mexico-chapter-a-judges-perspective-on-the-science-and-art-of-legal-writing-with-judge-robert-bacharach/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:New Mexico Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and The Foreign Investment & National Security Act (FINSA): What are They and Their Impact on International Business with the United States
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) is an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States and certain real estate transactions by foreign persons\, in order to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security of the U.S. CFIUS operates pursuant to section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The authority of the President to suspend or prohibit certain transactions was created through the 1988 Exon-Floria Amendment and has been revised by subsequent regulations. \nThe regulations governing the CFIUS review process are codified at 31 C.F.R. Chapter VIII. Effective February 13\, 2020\, changes to CFIUS’s jurisdiction and process were implemented which affect the access\, rights or involvement of foreign persons to U.S. businesses. CFIUS operates pursuant to section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. \nThis webinar will address the events which led to the formation of CFIUS\, how it works\, and how to balance national security and business interests. The webinar will also address new challenges posed to CFIUS\, including recent changes to CFIUS’s jurisdiction and process\, the effect of new economic treaties\, issues with the People’s Republic of China and the European Union\, and the effects of COVID-19 on CFIUS decision-making. \nPresented by the FBA International Law Section \nOnline registration for this event is now closed. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for assistance.  \n\nAbout the Presenters:\nDr. Bijan Kasraie\, Partner\, KF Law LLC \nUpon receiving his Ph.D. degree in engineering from Pennsylvania State University\, Bijan Kasraie went to Iran\, where he served as Vice President of Operations for one of the largest cement complexes in Iran\, with over 15\,000 employees. Shortly afterward\, he was promoted to Executive Vice President.  In that position\, he doubled the company’s revenue by lowering the cost and improving the efficiency of the company. He was then hired as Executive Vice President for the second-largest bank in the country\, with over 6\,600 branches. During his ten years with the bank\, he transformed the entire operation from old-fashioned paper banking to fully automated systems.  In 1979 he returned to the U.S. and formed the Midcontinental Bank\, a privately owned bank with a presence in England\, Italy\, Switzerland\, the Caribbean\, and the U.S.  He served as President of the bank until its dissolution in 1991. During this period\, he also formed an independent oil and gas company with operations in the Appalachian Basin. Dr. Kasraie then formed the Midcontinental Group Company (“MGC”)\, a company involved with the  pharmaceutical\, import-export\, and recycling businesses\, among others. In 1997\, Dr. Kasraie obtained his law degree and formed the law firm of Marchman and Kasraie\, where he served as Managing Partner. The firm was active in corporate and security law\, international law\, and family law.  In 2012\, Dr. Kasraie co-founded the law firm of Kasraie & Fodor\, LLC. \nModerated By\nBeth S. Persky\, Attorney\, Law Office of Beth S. Persky; FBA International Law Section Vice Chair \nBeth Persky is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. She studied politics both at the Fletcher School and as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan\, where she worked as an assistant editor for the Michigan Daily. Beth is also a member of SAG-AFTRA\, and worked as a radio lawyer in her first job after law school. Prior to attending law school\, Beth worked for the Vice President of Legislative Affairs of a professional association that lobbied in Washington\, D.C.  Beth is the incoming chair of the International Law Section of the FBA\, and practices Immigration Law in Los Angeles. \n  \n\nRegistration\nOnline registration for this event is now closed. Please contact meetings@fedbar.org for assistance.  \nCancellation Policy \nNo refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on September 9\, 2020. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \n\nCLE\n1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state) \nCredit 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. \n\nEmail Communication Policy \nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communications from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer \nBy registering for an FBA webinar\, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same\, do not register for the event. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Caitlin Rider\, Conference Manager.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar_international_cfiusfinsa/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:International Law Section
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SUMMARY:Presidential Installation of W. West Allen
DESCRIPTION:W. West Allen will be installed as the FBA’s 93rd National President during a broadcast on October 1\, 2020 at 12:00 pm ET. Please join us to see Chief Judge Miranda M. Du of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada administer the oath of office followed by remarks by President Allen. Check your email for broadcast access information!  The program is open to both FBA Members and Non-members. \n\nW. West Allen\nW. West Allen is an intellectual property litigator and counselor in Las Vegas who represents a wide variety of international clients in federal courts. West served as chair of the FBA’s Government Relations Committee for seven years. He has served as a member of the FBA’s Board of Directors for much of the past decade\, serving two terms from 2011 to 2015 and from 2015 to 2018. In 2016\, West received the FBA’s President’s Award for longstanding service to the FBA and as chair of its Government Relations Committee. \nWest served as an FBA Circuit Vice President (CVP) for the Ninth Circuit\, where he assisted in the development of 16 FBA chapters from 2007 to 2013. During this time\, West was twice elected to serve as the Chair of the Circuit Vice Presidents. In 2013\, while serving as Government Relations Committee chair\, West testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the effect of sequestration on the federal courts. He helped institute the FBA’s annual “Capitol Hill Day” and taught at the FBA’s annual leadership training. Prior to serving as an FBA national officer\, West was the Nevada Chapter president from 2000 to 2001 and co-chair of the 2006 FBA National Convention held in Las Vegas. West has been a Life Fellow with the FBA Foundation since 2009. \nOver the years\, West has worked with many FBA leaders and committees. He was appointed to serve on the FBA’s National Council from 2001 to 2007. He has served as a member of the Government Relations Committee; the FBA 100th Anniversary Planning Committee; the Nomination and Elections Committee; the Constitution\, Bylaws\, Rules & Resolutions Committee (to update the FBA’s governance structure); the Chapter Activity Award and Fund Committees; and various national audit\, finance\, and special task force groups while serving on the Board of Directors. \nWest is a partner with the national law firm of Howard & Howard PLLC. Previously\, he was a partner for over a decade with Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP\, where he served on the firm’s governing executive committee. In Nevada\, West founded the Nevada State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section and served as that section’s first chair in 2004. Beginning in 2005\, West was appointed by the chief judge of the U.S. District Court District of Nevada to serve on the Civil Rules Standing Committee on the Local Rules. He was reappointed to this committee by the chief judge in 2009 and in 2011\, at which time he drafted the local patent rules for the District of Nevada. Between 2010 and 2019\, West was appointed by Nevada’s Federal Court to serve on five Merit Selection\, Appointment and Reappointment Panels for U.S. Magistrate Judges\, often serving as the committee chair. \nWithin the Las Vegas community\, West has served since 2008 on the Board of Directors for Opportunity Village\, Nevada’s premier charity assisting those with intellectual disabilities. He is a volunteer Child Advocate Program attorney with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. He has chaired the Clark County Bar Association’s annual Liberty Bell Award Committee and served for many years on the Advisory Board for Humanitarian Experience for Youth (HEFY)\, an international youth service project organization. \n\nProudly Sponsored By
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LOCATION:Online\, US
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SUMMARY:Maryland Chapter: Employment Law - Motions Practice in Employment Cases filed in Maryland's Federal Court
DESCRIPTION:Hear from top practitioners and judges on motions to dismiss\, discovery\, and summary judgment. Learn how employee-side attorneys draft complaints to best meet pleading standards\, hunt for necessary information\, and resist defense attempts to bar a trial through summary judgment. Hear from management attorneys on how they hold their opponents to plausibility standards at the pleadings stage\, cabin discovery to embrace only what is appropriate and proportional to the case in controversy\, and draft effective summary judgment motions. Finally\, hear from three of our Federal Judges who will share their wisdom on how both sides can make their pleadings and motions practice more effective. \nThe Webinar is Organized into Four Panels: \nModerated By: R. Scott Oswald\, Managing Principal\, The Employment Law Group\, P.C. \nPanel 1: A Supreme Court and Fourth Circuit Update \n\nRichard T. Seymour\, The Law Office of Richard T. Seymour\, P.L.L.C.\nHon. Paula Xinis\n\nPanel 2: Motions to Dismiss  \n\nHon. Richard D. Bennett\, United States District Judge\nKristy Eriksson\, Partner\, Miles & Stockbridge\, P.C.\nKristen Sinisi\, Partner\, Bernabei & Kabat\, PLLC\n\nPanel 3: Summary Judgment \n\nDonald E. English\, Jr.\, Principal\, Jackson Lewis\nHon. Ellen L. Hollander\, United States District Judge\nMichal Shinnar\, Senior Associate\, Gilbert Employment Law\, P.C.\n\nPanel 4: Discovery Motions \n\nJay R. Fries\, Partner\, Ford & Harrison LLP\nHon. Timothy Sullivan\, United States Magistrate Judge\n\nThis event is co-chaired by the Honorable Paula Xinis and the Honorable Benson Everett Legg.  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees \n\nComplimentary Registration \n\nHow to Register – RSVP by September 30\, 2020 \nRegister Online \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact Bonnie Greenberg\, bonnie.greenberg@usdoj.gov
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/maryland-chapter-employment-law-motions-practice-in-employment-cases-filed-in-marylands-federal-court/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Maryland Chapter
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SUMMARY:Veteran & Military Law Section + Federal Career Services Division: The 4th Annual Veterans Services
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual Veterans Services Series\nCo-sponsored by the Problem Solving Courts office of the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania\nCourts\, Federal Career Services Division and the Veteran’s and Military Law Section of the Federal Bar Association \nThe Veteran’s and Military Law Section together with the Federal Career Services Division cordially invites you to join a Zoom discussion (non CLE) with Veteran Advocates  in a series of three one-hour panel presentations on three consecutive Fridays. 9/18; 9/25 & 10/2. \nThe focus of the program moves from veteran’s courts to the array of services available to and needed by veterans. The September 18 panelists include veteran justice outreach coordinators\, a veteran’s homelessness expert and a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to talk about veteran’s units. \nThe second panel will cover the needs of and services for veterans\, with panelists that include a county veterans office director\, a representative from the  Department of Veterans Affairs\, and a veteran’s court advocate from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The final panel will focus on legal services for  veterans. \nFriday\, October 2\, 2020 | 9–10 am \n\nRegistration\nRegistration Fees\n \nRegistration is complimentary \nRegister Online  \nZoom Meeting details will be sent to registrants prior to the start of each session.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/veteran-military-law-section-federal-career-services-division-the-4th-annual-veterans-services/
LOCATION:Online\, US
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division,Veterans Law Section
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