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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] SuperValu's Legacy: Lower Courts' Interpretations and Implications
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis panel discussion that delves into the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s landmark 2023 decision in Schutte v. SuperValu\, Inc. Our panelists will analyze how lower courts have interpreted and implemented this ruling\, exploring its impact on FCA jurisprudence and the broader legal landscape. Through a critical examination of recent cases\, the panel will address the nuances of the Supreme Court’s opinion\, the challenges faced by lower courts in applying its principles\, and the varied outcomes that have emerged in different jurisdictions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the decision’s significance\, as well as practical insights into its application in real-world scenarios. \nRegister Today! \nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\nJessica Tillipman\, The George Washington University Law School (Moderator)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEdward V. (Teddie) Arnold\, Seyfarth Shaw LLP\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSanjay Bhambhani\, Civil Division\, U.S. Department of Justice \n \n  \n\nRegistration\nRegister here! \n\nFBA Members: $0\nNon-Members: $0\n\n\nCLE\nPlease note that CLE credit is not offered for this webinar. \n  \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/fca-supervalu/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Reduction in Force – What Federal Attorneys Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nFederal agencies regularly face structural and budgetary changes that can significantly impact personnel decisions. When a federal agency must abolish positions\, Reduction in Force (RIF) regulations determine whether an employee keeps his or her present position\, or whether the employee has a right to a different position. In this CLE\, Heather Tenney\, Esq. will provide a legal overview of RIF procedures for employees and members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). \nLearn how RIF is used to restructure the workforce\, including the legal factors that determine employee retention\, and specifics regarding the different procedures/process for SES members who are top-level federal executives positioned just below Presidential appointees. \nREGISTER TODAY!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division and co-sponsored by the FBA’s District of Columbia Chapter \n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nHeather Tenney\, Partner\, Tully Rinckey PLLC \nHeather Tenney\, Esq.\, LL.M. is a Partner in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s military law\, federal employment\, and national security law practice groups. She currently serves as the primary attorney for consultation in these areas. Heather brought her skills as an advocate and negotiator to Tully Rinckey after honorably serving with the US Army’s JAG Corps\, and the results speak for themselves. At the firm\, she focuses on military law; federal employment\, EEO and discrimination litigation; disciplinary investigation and MSPB litigation\, disability retirement\, and national security clearance representation. Heather’s representation in national security and security clearance cases range from high-level military officers to covert operation officers of the CIA\, NRO\, FBI\, DIA and a range of other intelligence agencies. Heather currently serves as Treasurer for the National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA). \nHeather possesses years of experience representing officers and enlisted service members in complex legal matters\, including courts-martial\, adverse command actions against troops such as administrative separations\, Article 15 matters\, and other forms of non-judicial punishments. Additionally\, Heather protects service members from employment discrimination by asserting their rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. As a Veteran\, Heather is uniquely positioned to advise veterans in achieving optimal outcomes on claims and appeals for benefits that they have earned from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She assists veterans in upgrading their discharges to honorable and helps ROTC cadets avoid losing their scholarships. She advises individuals with federal debt issues\, as well. Her knowledge of the federal government and the military allows her to also provide skilled representation in security clearance litigation\, congressional and employment investigations\, whistleblower retaliation\, and disability retirement\, and other federal employment matters. Heather represents federal and private sector employees in investigations and cases in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)\, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). \nPrior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC\, Heather was an attorney and advisor with the U.S. Army Claims Service. There she supervised\, investigated and determined the appropriate course of action for tort claims including medical malpractice\, wrongful death\, personal injury\, and property damage alleged against the \nU.S. Army under to the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)\, the Military Claims Act (MCA) and the Foreign Claims Act (FCA). Heather has insight that few attorneys possess regarding the way the military handles torts claims\, which she uses to assist clients with their actions against the U.S. Government for damages. \nHeather served as both a senior and trial defense counsel with the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service in Korea and at Fort Bragg\, North Carolina. While with Trial Defense Service\, she provided criminal and administrative legal services to a community of over 50\,000 service members. She represented and advised soldiers at all phases of trial and administrative hearings. Heather began her career as a prosecutor and legal aid attorney in the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Fort Benning\, Georgia. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Here!\n\nLive Broadcast | FBA Member: $0\nLive Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\nOn-Demand Broadcast | FBA Member: $50\nOn-Demand Broadcast | Nonmember: $95\n\n  \n\nCLE\nPlease note: CLE for this webinar has not been pre-approved.\nMyLaw and the 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. \nFor questions regarding this program\, please contact MyLaw CLE by email: registration@mylawcle.com or phone: 877-406-8636.
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SUMMARY:2025 Insurance Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nThe Section on Taxation will host its 40th Annual Insurance Tax Seminar at the JW Marriott in Washington\, DC on Thursday\, May 29 – Friday\, May 30\, 2025. \nCo-Hosted by the Section on Taxation. \n\nCLE/CPE\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. \nCLE Credit will be tracked via an online web application. Attendees must check-in and check-out of each session to record their attendance. \nCertificates will be available to download online and sent via email approximately two weeks following the conference. Required course codes and/or 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 program processing. \nAccess more information about CLE Attendance and Reporting. \nThe Federal Bar Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.\nInstructional Delivery Method: Group Live. \n\nVenue\nJW Marriott\n1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\nWashington\, DC 20004 \n\nSponsor\nEmail sponsor@fedbar.org to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. \n\nEmail Communication Policy: By 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: By 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. \nFinancial Assistance: Program registrants (both FBA members and nonmembers) who are unable to afford the registration fee may receive a 50% discount on the member rate. Qualifying attorneys include those who are unemployed or actively seeking employment. A formal letter requesting the discount must be emailed to meetings@fedbar.org. That letter needs to state the reason for the attorney’s interest in the course or activity\, as well as proof of income or an explanation of the financial hardship\, and it must be signed by the requesting lawyer. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/instax25/
LOCATION:JW Marriott\, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
CATEGORIES:Section on Taxation
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SUMMARY:Western District of Virginia Chapter:  Eleventh Annual WDVA Bankruptcy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The program for the Eleventh Annual Western District of Virginia Bankruptcy Conference on May 30\, 2025\, can be accessed at this link (click here). As a reminder\, the conference will be held at Roanoke College in the Wortman Ballroom in the Colket Center (221 College Lane\, Salem\, Virginia) beginning at 8:45 a.m. and running to 4:40 p.m. A map showing the location of the Colket Center and 3 available nearby parking lots will be posted on the Court’s website prior to the conference date; note that there is no parking at the center itself. A copy of the conference materials/outlines will be posted on the website as we get closer to the date. We have applied to the Virginia State Bar for 6 hours of CLE credit\, including 1 hour of ethics credit. \nA buffet lunch costing $12.00 per person will be offered in the cafeteria located in the Colket Center. When registering for the conference\, please let us know how many in your party will be attending the buffet lunch. \nTo register for the conference\, you can (click here).  Please include the names and email addresses for any individuals you are registering on behalf of.  Also\, please register on or before May 16\, 2025\, so we can have an appropriate head count for lunch.  Any questions can be directed to Jim Reynolds (james_reynolds@vawb.uscourts.gov).
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/western-district-of-virginia-chapter-eleventh-annual-wdva-bankruptcy-conference/
LOCATION:Roanoke College\, Colket Center\, Wortman Ballroom\, 221 College Lane\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western District of Virginia Chapter
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