April 21, 2015 The Federal Bar Association Federal Disability Benefits Committee will be presenting a seminar on Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) on April 21, 2015.  It will be held in Room 115 at the U.S. Court Building, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI  48226 from 1:30 – 4:40 p.m.  The purpose of VTC is to provide assistance to military veterans who have honorably served in the armed forces of the United States.  The VTC assists Veterans who have become involved…

FBA Book Club Presents for Discussion:    The FBA Book Club will next meet at noon on May 26th in Room 722 of the Levin Courthouse for a discussion of "Blindfolds Off: Judges on How They Decide," by Joel Cohen. Blindfolds Off takes a fascinating look at what judges bring to their cases and how they decide them.  In 13 interviews with federal judges about significant and controversial cases that came before them, New York criminal defense attorney Joel Cohen…

Allocation / Apportionment and Agreements in Cleanups for Superfund and Similar Sites Join us for a webinar on May 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM EDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3760950257697291009 The muddied / muddled waters of cost division in cleanups for Superfund and similar sites, thanks to Burlington, are the subject of a short webinar from Sharon Newlon and John Tatum. Sharon will review the current state of the law and John will discuss some strategies for reviewing the factual material at…

FBA's Fourth Annual "Diggin' Our Diversity" Community Service Event Join the FBA's Diversity Committee in greening-up Detroit.  This year we will be planting trees along city streets in the area of Sunderland and FBA's Fourth Annual "Diggin' Our Diversity" Community Service Event Join the FBA's Diversity Committee in greening-up Detroit.  This year we will be planting trees along city streets in the area of Sunderland and Stahelin from 7 Mile Road to Outer Drive.  Supervised by The Greening of Detroit…

FOURSOME REGISTRATION INDIVIDUAL GOLFERS TENNIS & DINNER DINNER ONLY

Friday, June 19, 2015 -- 12:00 p.m. FBA/ABF Luncheon and presentation on "The Deliberation of Real Juries" Levin Courthouse, Room 115  This is a FREE event, but registration is required.  The FBA and the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation are co-sponsoring a luncheon featuring ABF Research Professor Sharri Diamond, national jury expert and recipient of the 2010 Harry J. Kalven, Jr. Prize, awarded by the Law and Society Association.  Professor Diamond will present her research based on the videotaped…