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FBI Chief: Are Americans More Crooked?
April 20, 2008 – In a speech to litigators attending the ABA Section of Litigation Spring Meeting, FBI Director Robert Mueller asked for help in "creating a culture of integrity" by reporting evidence of corporate fraud and public corruption. More »
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Separate but Equal – the Clash Between the President and Congress Over the Power to Wage War
April 17, 2008 – Leading Supreme Court advocates argue a hypothetical appellate case based on the real-world conflict between the branches related to Operation Iraqi Freedom. The spirited presentation leads to a discussion of both the substantive issues and effective oral argument techniques.
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Hypothetical Case
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Oral Argument
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The Litigator's Toolbox: Presenting Winning Legal Arguments to Trial Judges and Administrative Agencies
April 18, 2008 – Using a mock oral argument and audience participation, this program explores how to present outstanding legal arguments to trial judges and administrative agencies, and how such arguments differ from arguments to juries and appellate courts. The panel addresses argument themes, substance, style and the effective use of demonstrative aids.
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The Subprime Meltdown – Enforcement and Litigation Challenges
April 17, 2008 – Government enforcement and regulatory agency officials join senior industry lawyers to discuss legislative, enforcement and litigation challenges that have followed the recent turmoil in the subprime mortgage industry.
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Internal Investigations and Civil Liabilities: How Cooperating with the Government Impacts Civil Litigation
April 17, 2008 – This panel of seasoned litigators, prosecutors and regulators discuss important decisions, proposed legislation and SEC initiatives, including – helping clients navigate internal securities fraud investigations in the face of threatened civil litigation, understanding the roles of audit committees and outside counsel, and identifying pivotal issues and protecting privileged information during government inquiries.
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