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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] AI and the False Claims Act
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone** \nWe will explore the current and future impact of generative artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) on FCA practice and liability theories\, including an examination of: (1) the use of AI/ML by government agencies\, as well as some relator’s counsel\, to detect fraud schemes; (2) the potentially beneficial as well as harmful effects of novel and potentially groundbreaking technologies incorporating AI/ML by participants in federal programs\, notably Medicare Advantage; (3) how courts are beginning to grapple with FCA liability theories in cases involving AI/ML; and (4) whether additional regulatory or other safeguards on AI/ML are needed to reduce the risk of fraud schemes using this technology. \n[Register Online] \n\nAbout the Presenters\n  \nEdward A. Baker\, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein (Moderator) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGregg Shapiro\, Gregg Shapiro Law \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJetson Leder-Luis\, Boston University \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRoma Sharma\, Crowell & Moring \n\nRegistration\n[Register Online] \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \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 sections@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/ai-fca/
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Compassion Fatigue and Resilience - Attorney Wellness in Working with Those in Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Special care is needed when working with those in trauma\, to support them and to protect yourself. This session covers the ways to prevent secondary trauma and compassion fatigue when working with parties in trauma\, including how to maintain your equilibrium while hearing stories of trauma and tips on self-care during the interaction and afterward.  Katharine Manning will define the serious consequences that may arise for practitioners working with those in trauma and outline a well-being approach to prevent burnout\, secondary traumatic stress\, and vicarious trauma. This program will benefit practitioners who work with clients in trauma\, including those in criminal law\, family law\, immigration law\, employment law\, and all those whose work\, including pro bono work\, touches on issues of trauma. \nPresented by the Professional Development Committee. \nRegistration is Closed \n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nKatharine Manning\nBlackbird \nKatharine Manning is the President of Blackbird\, which provides training and consultation on empathy at work. She is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate\, Calm\, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job\, and teaches at American University and in the Master’s in Trauma-Informed Leadership Program at Dominican University. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review\, Fast Company\, Thrive Global\, and CEOWorld. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years\, including 15 years at the Justice Department\, where she was a Senior Attorney Advisor consulting on victim issues in cases like the Boston Marathon bombing and the Pulse Nightclub shooting. \n  \nAbout the Moderator\n \nBonnie Greenberg\nRetired\, Department of Justice \nBonnie S. Greenberg was with the Department of Justice (DOJ) for over 37 years and currently serves as a director on the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Board.  She was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland for most of her time at DOJ.    \nMs. Greenberg has served the Maryland Chapter of the FBA in a variety of capacities\, most notably as Chapter President and Chapter Delegate (Before being elected to the FBA’s Board of Directors\, she was Chair of the FBA’s Professional Development Committee and served on several FBA committees\, such as the convention committee and the audit committee.   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this webinar has closed. \nAttendees will receive the zoom streaming link in their confirmation email. Streaming information will also be circulated via email after registration closes the day prior to the webinar date. \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\nAccessibility: Closed captioning and dial-in is available for all virtual webcasts. \nCancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for notices of cancellation received within seven (7) days of the webinar date. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made up to one business day prior to the event except as the Association otherwise agrees in writing. Please contactsrigans@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests. \nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n  \nCLE\n(!) Please note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved. Applications and subsequent reporting will be filed post-event.\nThe FBA will seek 1.0 General CLE credit hours in 60-minute states\, and 1.2 General CLE credit hours in 50-minute states. \nPosted credit hours are estimated and subject to respective state approval and rounding rules. CLE qualifications vary by state/jurisdiction and the FBA takes every measure to collaborate with presenters to ensure approval. \nCredit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast\, answer engagement polls\, and accurately enter your bar number in registrant forms to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email\, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience\, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance & Reporting.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-compassion-fatigue-and-resilience-attorney-wellness-in-working-with-those-in-trauma/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Day in the Life of a Federal Litigator
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the FBA’s latest “Day in the Life” Panel. We will be featuring four attorneys practicing in the field of federal litigation. Learn more about different paths into the field\, what skills are helpful when practicing federal litigation\, and what a day in the life of a federal litigator looks like. The panel will cover a wide array of topics\, and attendees can submit their questions. Attendance is free for all FBA members. Don’t miss the chance to learn more about this dynamic practice area. \n  \nPresented by the Law Student Division\, the Younger Lawyers Division & the Federal Litigation Section \nRegistration is Closed \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters\nAndrea Marconi\, Attorney\, Fennemore Craig\nAndrea Marconi is an experienced litigator working in Phoenix\, Arizona at Fennemore Craig\, an AmLaw 200 firm with offices throughout the Western U.S. Andrea is the Vice-Chair of Fennemore’s business litigation group and has a diverse litigation practice serving clients in numerous industries\, including real estate\, healthcare and health insurance\, and financial services. Andrea routinely arbitrates and litigates cases in federal and state courts across the country with extensive experience in a wide variety of disputes\, such as real estate and other contract disputes\, insurance coverage and indemnity\, restrictive covenants\, trade secret litigation and business governance disputes. She also serves as the Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Litigation Section. The Federal Litigation Section is the FBA’s largest Section with nearly 3\,000 members nationwide. \n  \n \nNicole Deese Newlon\, Partner\, Johnson\, Newlon & DeCort\, P.A.\nNicole Newlon is the immediate past chair of the Federal Litigation Section. Nicole previously served in a variety of positions in her local chapter in Tampa\, including President. She is a commercial litigator at Johnson\, Newlon\, & DeCort in Tampa\, Florida. Nicole is a Trustee of the Pasco Hernando State College and a Rotarian. \n  \n  \n  \nStuart B. Leijon\, Associate Attorney\, Chernoff Vilhauer LLP\nStuart is an associate attorney at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP\, a boutique technology firm\, where his practice focuses on litigation\, intellectual property\, and privacy law. He was admitted to practice in Oregon in October of 2021 and has since been admitted to Washington State and the Federal District of Oregon. Stuart volunteers with the Federal Bar Association as an Intellectual Property Chair for the Federal Litigation Section and with the Portland Art Museum as a member of the Contemporary Art Council Board of Directors. \n  \n  \nBrett Amron\, Founder\, Bast Amron LLP\nBrett Amron advises clients nationally in complex business and bankruptcy litigation with an emphasis on director and officer liability(D&O)\, breach of fiduciary duty\, partnership and shareholder disputes\, fraud\, and avoidance and recovery of preferential and fraudulent transfers. Brett represents court-appointed fiduciaries\, trustees\, receivers\, corporations\, shareholders\, individuals\, creditors’ committees\, and secured and unsecured creditors. \nBrett heads the Bast Amron LLP Director and Officer Liability fiduciary practice\, which identifies\, investigates\, and prosecutes claims against directors and officers. By maximizing the return on insurance coverage\, Brett has been able to produce recoveries to creditors totaling tens of millions of dollars. \nBrett began practicing law as a prosecutor in Miami. From there\, he joined a large local firm in its bankruptcy litigation group\, where he was elevated to partner. In 2008\, Brett started his own practice and\, in 2009\, founded Bast Amron LLP with his partner Jeffrey Bast. The firm is widely recognized as one of South Florida’s top boutique firms delivering sophisticated advice to an array of clients with complex business disputes. \nBrett’s legal work in litigation and bankruptcy has been recognized: Chambers and Partners ranked USA BAND 1 for Bankruptcy Litigation; recipient of the 2022 Turnaround and Transaction of The Year Award in the Non-Profit category by The Turnaround Management Association (TMA); recognized by The National Law Journal as a Plaintiff’s Lawyers Trailblazer; highest possible AV Preeminent® Rating\, Martindale-Hubbell\, in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. Best Lawyers in America– Listed in Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation-Bankruptcy\, Florida Super Lawyers\, Business Litigation\, Creditor Debtor Rights\, Top 100 in Florida. Brett speaks and writes frequently on various topics related to his practice and is currently a member\, American Bar Association\, Business Law Section\, and D&O Liability Committee\, and member\, Federal Bar Association\, Federal Litigation Section Board. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is Closed \nRegistration for this event will close Friday\, October 13 at 8:00 AM EDT. \nRegistration Fees \n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $75\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \n\n\nInternet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via a calendar invitations 24 hours prior to the webinar. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication 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 online FBA program\, 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 Daniel Hamilton\, Program Coordinator\, at sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-day-in-the-life-of-a-federal-litigator/
CATEGORIES:Federal Litigation Section,Law Student Division,Younger Lawyers Division
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