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SUMMARY:Webinar: The False Claims Act in 2025: Updates on & Preparing for Changing Enforcement Priorities
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThe White House and US Department of Justice have made the federal False Claims Act (FCA) the cornerstone of many of their enforcement initiatives.  So\, what is the False Claims Act and how can it be used in the diverse contexts of tariff enforcement\, DEI\, federal contracting\, and healthcare fraud?  Hear from three former DOJ officials who are seasoned False Claims Act practitioners about the key aspects of this important Civil War era law and how it is likely going to be used by federal law enforcement authorities in the days and months to come. Our speakers will also provide basics of FCA enforcement\, identify key legal issues in defending FCA matters\, and discuss ways to avoid (potentially) an FCA investigation. \nRegister Now!\nPresented by FBA Annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Faegre Drinker \n\nPresenters\nErica H. MacDonald\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker\nWhen clients are in search of competence\, character and credentials for their most sensitive\, high-risk matters\, Erica MacDonald is a first-call\, Chambers-ranked litigator who knows how to get results. Erica is a partner in the firm’s business litigation group and co-chairs its white collar defense and investigations team. Prior to joining Faegre Drinker\, Erica served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota from 2018-21 and was selected as one of the few U.S. Attorneys to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee\, a body entrusted with advising the Attorney General of the United States on the most important policy matters related to all aspects of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Prior to serving as U.S. Attorney\, Erica served as a Judge of District Court in Minnesota’s First Judicial District from 2010-18 and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney from 1999-2009. As a former federal prosecutor and district court judge\, Erica has a track record that speaks for itself with more than 26 years of investigative and litigation experience. She is adept in managing teams of attorneys running complex investigations and has years of experience managing such matters. For more information on Erica’s background\, please visit her Wikipedia page and her full Faegre Drinker biography. \nCarolyn Fitzhugh McNiven\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker\nClients rely on Carolyn McNiven to handle their most challenging government enforcement problems because she is a strong client advocate\, whether the matter is criminal\, civil or both. Although her local roots are generations deep\, Carolyn’s practice is national in breadth and takes her wherever clients need her deft hand — whether conducting a sensitive internal investigation or going toe-to-toe with government enforcement authorities. With a focus on health care enforcement defense\, Carolyn represents public companies and individuals under U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DoJ) investigation and defends civil enforcement matters triggered by qui tam (whistleblower) complaints. View Carolyn’s full biography. \nJessica Natali\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker\nJessica Natali is a white-collar defense attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She has deep experience both prosecuting and defending a wide range of criminal cases\, particularly involving the health care\, securities and financial services industries. Jessica represents entities and individuals in complex white collar defense matters\, federal and state criminal cases\, and grand jury investigations. She also frequently conducts internal and parallel investigations\, while her civil practice often involves select product liability cases and the defense of qui tam and False Claims Act complaints. Additionally\, Jessica assists clients in building and implementing policies and procedures consistent with the elements of an effective program under the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government regulatory guidelines. View Jessica’s full biography. \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-the-false-claims-act-in-2025-updates-on-preparing-for-changing-enforcement-priorities/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
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SUMMARY:Qui Tam Section: [VIRTUAL] Damages & Penalties Under the FCA: How Much Is Too Much?
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nFCA plaintiffs continue to press for the full contract price as the proper measure of damages\, with mixed success. Panelists will dive into recent case law in the measurement of damages\, and look ahead to what damages theories may apply in FCA cybersecurity cases. Panelists will additionally discuss the recent string of cases addressing 8th Amendment Excessive Fines challenges to FCA judgments: U.S. ex rel. Fesenmaier v. Cameron-Ehlen Group\, Grant ex rel. U.S. v. Zorn and Stop Illinois Health Care Fraud\, LLC v. Sayeed. \nRegister Today!\nPresented by the FBA Qui Tam Section \n  \n\nPresenters\n \nMorgan L. Maddoux\, Latham & Watkins LLP \n \nAnne W. Robinson\, Latham & Watkins LLP (Moderator) \n \nMax Voldman\, Whistleblower Partners LLP \n \nDavid Coriell\, U.S. Attorney’s Office- W.D.N.Y. \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-damages/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Qui Tam Section
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Day in the Life of a Labor & Employment Lawyer
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPlease join the Labor & Employment Law Section for a discussion about what a day in the life of an employment lawyer looks like. Our panel will represent many different rolls that attorneys focusing on employment law might have\, from in-house at FedEx\, to Government Sector\, to private practice\, the panel will discuss their background\, legal career paths\, and some interesting cases they’ve had along the way. This will be an informal discussion and is not for CLE credit \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section \n\nPresenters\n \nTJ McGrath \nT.J. McGrath serves as the General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission advising the Executive Director on legal and business matters. Prior to MedPAC\, she was the General Counsel at the Congressional Budget Office\, and Associate General Counsel for the TRICARE Management Activity now the Defense Health Agency. She served 12 years on active duty with the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and 18 years as a reservist. \nT.J. co-founded Ardaithe Consulting LLC\, developing tailored durable soft skills training for leadership and staff. Specializing in Resiliency Training\, Resolving Workplace Disputes\, and Leading Teams\, she has deployed training modules on Ethics\, Sexual Harassment\, Bystander Intervention\, Mindfulness\, and De-escalation. \nFor the FBA she currently serves on the Professional Development Committee and is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section. \n  \n \nJoe Schulz\, Corporate Attorney / Chief Legal Officer\, Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC \nDr. Joe A. Schulz is a corporate attorney and Chief Legal Officer at Terra Labor Consulting Group\, LLC\, based in Houston\, Texas. He oversees legal strategy\, regulatory compliance\, contracts\, and litigation. A licensed Minnesota attorney with a background in education leadership\, he holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a doctorate in education. Prior to becoming an attorney he spent 20 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and a campus administrator. Dr. Schulz also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for TerraImm\, guiding immigration tech operations and legal support services across the U.S. and Mexico. \n  \n \n Catherine Scott  Partner\, Morgan Brown & Joy \nCatherine “Cat” Scott is a management-side labor and employment litigator at Morgan Brown & Joy LLP with a particular interest in and focus on appellate litigation. \nShe is currently the President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and Treasurer of the Labor & Employment Division of the Federal Bar Association. \n  \n  \n \nJoshua Van Kampen\, Managing Partner\, Van Kampen Law. \nJoshua Van Kampen is a multi-award-winning employment attorney\, dedicated to representing employees who have been wronged by their employers. Recognized statewide for his expertise in plaintiff-side employment law\, Josh has consistently ranked among the Top 100 attorneys in North Carolina by SuperLawyers from 2017-2025. Additionally\, he has been named one of Charlotte’s Top 25 attorneys across all practice areas from 2018-2023 and again in 2025\, making him one of the youngest attorneys in the state to receive such recognition so consistently. \nJosh’s career began in Chicago at two nationally recognized defense firms\, Seyfarth Shaw and Franczek Sullivan\, where he spent six years advising companies on employment law matters. His transition to representing employees came from a personal realization that his passion lay in fighting for individuals\, rather than corporations. In 2004\, he transitioned entirely to plaintiff representation\, and in 2012\, he founded Van Kampen Law in North Carolina\, now regarded as one of the most aggressive and effective plaintiff-side employment law firms in the state. Drawing on his experience in defense\, Josh brings a unique and proactive perspective to his clients\, anticipating defense strategies and advocating tirelessly for their rights. \nIn addition to running his firm\, Josh is deeply involved in the legal community. He frequently lectures on employment law and negotiation strategy\, and he holds leadership roles\, including vice-chairman of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment section. He is committed to fostering the next generation of heart-centered legal professionals who see law as both a livelihood and a vocation for justice. \nMary Hamm\, Lead Counsel\, FedEx. \nMary Hamm practices employment law as in-house counsel at FedEx. Prior to joining FedEx\, she practiced at Burch\, Porter\, & Johnson\, PLLC in Memphis and served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joseph M. Hood\, then Chief United States District Judge of the Eastern District of Kentucky. She previously served as a member and chairperson of the Standing Local Rules Committee for the United States District Court\, Western District of Tennessee. She is a past president of the Memphis/Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and served on the planning committee for the FBA’s Annual Meeting & Convention in Memphis in 2023. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law. \n  \n  \n Michelle Gessner\, Owner\, GessnerLaw\, PLLC. \nMichelle Gessner is the managing member and owner of GessnerLaw\, PLLC with offices in Charlotte and Wilmington\, NC.  Michelle represents employees across the state of North Carolina and beyond\, with a primary focus on class/collective wage and hour litigation. Being the first in a blue-collar single-parent family to achieve a college degree\, Michelle’s appreciation for hard-working employees gives her an altruistic perspective and purpose when she provides counsel\, litigation\, and/or advocacy services for her clients.  Michelle recently obtained a record-breaking $22.1 million jury verdict against Wells Fargo for her deserving client in an ADA/Retaliation/NC Wrongful Discharge case in the Western District of North Carolina. \n  \n  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \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\nCLE\nPlease note CLE will not be offered for this event. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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  \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 sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-labor-employment-lawyer/
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CATEGORIES:Labor Employment Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Unique Notice Issues in Complex Tort Bankruptcies
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nPanelists Andrew Ballentine and London England will discuss unique noticing procedures at play in complex tort bankruptcies. The panel will include discussion of procedures ranging from extreme injuries in Chapter 7 cases through several of the unusual procedures implemented in the mass-tort Chapter 11 cases that are becoming more common.   \nRegister Now!\nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section \n\nPresenters\n London England\, Attorney\, Reed Smith LLP \nLondon concentrates her practice on representing both individuals and corporations in high stakes litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. London represents chapter 11 debtors\, creditors\, and trustees\, and focuses a large portion of her practice on the representation of state and federal equity receivers. In addition\, London litigates regulatory and government enforcement actions\, corporate disputes\, and bet-the-company cases for companies across the country.   \nLondon serves on the Federal Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Law Section Committee and the Young Professionals Committee for the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers.  A magna cum laude graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law\, London clerked for Judge Priest Johnson in the Eastern District of Texas before joining private practice.     \n \nAndrew Ballentine\, Attorney\, Cornerstone Law  \nAndrew S. Ballentine is a senior associate in Cornerstone Law Firm’s Litigation Practice Group. An experienced commercial litigator\, Andrew focuses his practice on civil litigation including representation of small and mid-size corporations\, commercial landlords\, and lenders. He also represents creditors in Chapter 7\, 13\, and 11 bankruptcy cases or adversary proceedings. Andrew has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals on a wide range of litigated matters in Florida and federal courts. Andrew represents creditors on Unsecured Creditor Committees in large\, complex Chapter 11 bankruptcies\, as well as Bankruptcy Trustees.   \n Prior to joining Cornerstone Law Firm\, Andrew worked for a large regional law firm as part of a team of more than 300 lawyers. His experience also includes serving as a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.   \n In 2019\, Andrew was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Andrew’s service to voluntary bar associations includes serving as a director-at-large for the Orlando Chapter of the Federal Bar Association\, the treasurer for the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Federal Bar Association\, and a member-at-large of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association.  \n\n\nRegistration\n\nRegister Now!\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. \n\n\n\n Frequently 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  \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 sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-navigating-unique-notice-issues-in-complex-tort-bankruptcies/
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CATEGORIES:Bankruptcy Law Section
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
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SUMMARY:Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter: 2025-2026 Student Chapters Swearing–In Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Hon. Raymond L. Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter of the Federal Bar Association proudly invites members of the legal community to the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 2025–2026 Student Chapter Boards of Directors. Join us as we welcome the incoming student leaders from Puerto Rico’s three law schools\, celebrate their commitment to service\, and recognize their role in fostering the next generation of legal professionals dedicated to excellence and public service.
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/hon-raymond-l-acosta-puerto-rico-chapter-2025-2026-student-chapters-swearing-in-ceremony/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Hon Raymond L Acosta Puerto Rico Chapter
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