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SUMMARY:Webinar: Litigating Data Breach Cases in 2025
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis webinar will explore recent data breach and cybersecurity MDL cases in the District of Minnesota and across the country: Article III standing\, issues in choice of law and state statutory claims\, case management for very large cases\, and the use of bellwether processes for class action data breach cases.  Panelists will include three major practitioners in these cases – Karen Hanson Riebel\, current co-lead counsel for MDL 3108: Change Healthcare\, Inc. Customer Data Security Beach Litigation and MDL 3083: In Re: MOVEit Customer Data Security Breach Litigation\, along with Kate Baxter-Kauf\, who has argued portions of the motions to dismiss for each of the two cases and Emma Ritter Gordon\, who has worked on these and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)\, certified by IAPP. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP \n\nPresenters\nKate Baxter-Kauf\, Partner\, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP\nMs. Baxter-Kauf’s practice is concentrated in the firm’s data breach\, antitrust law\, business litigation\, and securities litigation practice groups. She represents individuals\, consumers\, financial institutions and small businesses in litigation to protect their rights and\, most often\, the rights of the class members they seek to represent. Ms. Baxter-Kauf is a 2011 magna cum laude and Order of the Coif graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. In 2018\, she was one of only five attorneys nationally named a Rising Star by Law360 in the area of Cybersecurity & Privacy\, was recognized as an Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2016\, and for each of 2015-2021\, has been named one of Minnesota’s Rising Stars by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. Prior to joining the firm\, Ms. Baxter-Kauf clerked for the Honorable Alan C. Page\, the Honorable Helen M. Meyer\, and the Honorable Christopher J. Dietzen\, Associate Justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court. \nBefore law school\, Ms. Baxter-Kauf was an award-winning coach of high school and college policy debate teams across the country and facilitated debate teams at Twin Cities urban middle and high schools. She coached the 2003 National Forensic League policy debate national champions. \nKaren Hanson Riebel\, Partner\, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP\nKaren Hanson Riebel concentrates her practice in the areas of data breach\, antitrust\, and securities litigation. She has litigated a number of complex class action matters and represented numerous pension funds and other institutional investors in cases involving corporate fraud. Since 2013\, she has been on the forefront of international data breach litigation\, representing consumers and financial institutions against retailers\, insurance companies\, and software providers. \nMs. Riebel began her career by spending seven months in Anchorage\, Alaska as a member of the trial team that secured a jury verdict for punitive damages in the amount of $5 billion for a mandatory punitive damages class in In re The Exxon Valdez\, Case No. A89-0095-CV (D. Alaska). For their efforts\, Ms. Riebel and the other members of the trial team were awarded the Trial Lawyers’ For Public Justice Trial Lawyers of the Year award in 1994. \nMost recently\, Ms. Riebel has served in leadership roles in data breach litigation involving Premera Blue Cross\, Capital One\, Yahoo!\, and Progress (the MoveIt Data Breach). Ms. Riebel lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two children. \nEmma Ritter Gordon\, Associate\, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP\nEmma Ritter Gordon is an Associate at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP practicing in the firm’s data-breach and healthcare groups. She represents consumers and healthcare providers in individual and class litigation. Since joining LGN\, she has represented pro bono clients with criminal appeals before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. \nAfter graduating summa cum laude from Duke Law School\, Emma clerked at the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable Judge David R. Stras. At Duke\, she served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Duke Law Journal and as Co-President of the Duke Law and Technology Society. She has interned at the Department of Justice in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section and at the North Carolina Solicitor General’s Office. \nBefore going to law school\, Emma worked for a major healthcare technology company. She held a variety of roles in operational strategy\, data analysis\, and product management. Her experience working with large datasets of sensitive health data informs her approach to legal issues involving data privacy and cybersecurity. \n\n\nRegister Now!\n\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.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-litigating-data-breach-cases-in-2025/
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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Chapter: Bench Notes: Improving Your Legal Writing
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Chapter will host a Q&A-style webinar aimed at offering attorneys practical strategies to elevate their writing from competent to compelling. The judicial perspective from Judges Robin Rosenbaum and Embry Kidd (United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit) will give attendees unique insight into what argument styles capture positive attention from the bench and resonate to achieve a successful outcome. That discussion may also include a segment on what approaches fail. Daniella Lee (Epstein Becker Green) and Alison Preston (Creed & Gowdy) will moderate. \nTo register please go here.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/tampa-bay-chapter-bench-notes-improving-your-legal-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Tampa Bay Chapter
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] False Claims Act Today- District of Delaware
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) time zone**\nHosted by the FBA’s Qui Tam Section\, often in cooperation with local FBA chapters\, “The False Claims Act Today” is a discussion series that examines the details of real-life FCA practice in specific jurisdictions. Sessions typically focus on a single federal district and feature an experienced local panel that includes an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the district; a federal judge; a relator-side attorney; and a defense attorney. This online-only event will be conducted via Zoom and will spotlight the District of Delaware. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n\nOpening Remarks:\n\nBindu A. Palapura\, Delaware Chapter\, Federal Bar Association \nPresenters\n \nHon. Jennifer L. Hall\, U.S. District Court\, District of Delaware \n \nLaura McLane\, McDermott Will & Emery \n \nAdam Pollock\, Pollock Cohen LLP \n \nDylan J. Steinberg\, U.S. Attorney’s Office\, District of Delaware \n \nR. Scott Oswald\, Programming Chair\, FBA Qui Tam Section (Moderator) \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\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-delaware/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter: The AI Wild West - Taming the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This cutting-edge seminar explores the rapidly evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The discussion will delve into the intersection of employment law and AI\, offering a clear understanding of key terminology\, best practices for AI integration\, and the latest regulatory and legal developments shaping the use of AI in employment decisions. Participants will gain insights into the advantages of AI\, the challenges employers face\, and the most pressing controversies\, including the automation of human-performed tasks\, potential biases in AI-driven hiring and decision-making\, and the legal risks emerging from new laws and court rulings. This seminar provides essential knowledge to help employers navigate the legal and ethical landscape of AI in the workplace while optimizing its benefits.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/hon-raymond-l-acosta-puerto-rico-chapter-the-ai-wild-west-taming-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Ferraiuoli LLC\, American International Plaza\, 250 Av. Luis Muñoz Rivera 6th Floor\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, 00918\, Puerto Rico
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting & Convention
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nJoin Us in Minneapolis for the FBA’s Annual Meeting & Convention!\n\n\nPrepare to connect\, learn\, and be inspired at the Federal Bar Association’s premier event of the year\, hosted by the Minnesota Chapter. This year\, we’re bringing you the same exceptional programming with a condensed schedule designed to maximize participation from across the nation. \n  \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnparalleled Programming: Engage in high-quality educational sessions on Friday led by thought leaders in the legal field\, offering CLE credits and insights into emerging issues and practices.\nExpanded Networking: Meet peers and fellow passionate FBA leaders in a vibrant and dynamic environment. Build relationships that will last long after the convention ends.\nA Vibrant Host City: Minneapolis welcomes you with its blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Explore award-winning restaurants\, the renowned Guthrie Theater\, and the iconic Chain of Lakes—all within minutes of our event venue.\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\nThe following schedule is subject to change. It is provided to illustrate our newly condensed format and assist with travel planning. Final session details and updates will be shared closer to the event date.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 11\n\n\n\n\n\nCivics Day\nNational Board of Directors Meeting\nFoundation of the FBA Board of Directors Meeting\nVice Presidents for the Circuits Meeting\nOpening Cocktail Reception\nFellows of the Foundation Dinner [Invitation Only]\n\n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Panel Education\nAwards Luncheon\nGovernment Relations Committee Meeting\nAffinity Bar Roundtable\nSection & Division Meetings\, Assorted\nConvention Reception\, Hosted by the Minnesota Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13\n\n\n\n\n\nChapter Leader Breakout Meeting\nSection & Division Leader Breakout Meeting\nNational Council Meeting\nPresidential Installation Luncheon\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nThe following registration rates are subject to change. Admission information and pricing is provided to assist with planning. Registration will open in March 2025.  \n  \n\n\n\n\nALL ACCESS PACKAGE\nIncludes admission to: THU Reception\, FRI Education\, FRI Lunch\, FRI Reception\, SAT Lunch\, Business Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nSustaining Member (Early Bird Discount) $705\nMember (Early Bird Discount) $745\nNonmember $895\n\n\n\n\n\nEDUCATION PACKAGE\nIncludes admission to: FRI Education\, FRI Lunch\, FRI Reception\, Business Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nSustaining Member (Early Bird Discount) $515\nMember (Early Bird Discount) $565\nNonmember $695\nLaw Student $200\n\n\n\n\n\nNETWORKING PACKAGE\nIncludes admission to: THU Reception\, FRI Reception\, SAT Lunch\, Business Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nNetworking Ticket (Early Bird Discount) $350\n\n\n\n\n\nADD-ON TICKETS\nPurchase of package required to add on the following tickets.\n\n\n\n\n\nReception Guest $250 (admission to THU + FRI Receptions)\nFriday Awards Lunch $150\nSaturday Presidential Installation Lunch $200\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact meetings@fedbar.org.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/fbacon25/
LOCATION:Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel\, The Depot\, 225 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401
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