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The Qui Tam & Civil False Claims & Healthcare Fraud Institute 2026 has officially begun! Huge thank‑you to all attendees joining us to dive into the latest in FCA and healthcare fraud enforcement. Learn more at ambar.org/fcahealth

New Episode of JustPod: One Woman’s Experience as a Federal Prison Inmate, and Her Return: A Discussion with Portia Louder americanbar.org/groups/crimina…

Early Bird Rates Extended to May 3 -- Qui Tam & Civil False Claims and Healthcare Fraud Institute Hear from in-house counsel with seasoned FCA knowledge as they discuss pro tips for handling internal investigations and government litigation. events.americanbar.org/event/2e377d6d…

The White Collar Crime Institute 2026 has started. #cjswcci2026 events.americanbar.org/event/55b10d13…

"Recantation and Domestic Violence: The Untold Story." April 30, 4:00 PM ET No reading required To learn more and register: bit.ly/4umCL5M

New Episode of JustPod Podcast: "White Collar Talks with Nina & Joe: 2026 White Collar Crime Institute" (Still time to register) americanbar.org/groups/crimina…

2026 White Collar Crime Institute Register: ambar.org/wcci

Do Big Tech algorithms profit from violence? Join us Feb. 11, 1 PM ET for “Algorithmic Rage: Is Big Tech Knowingly Inciting Violence?” featuring attorneys behind the Buffalo wrongful death lawsuit against major platforms. Register: ambar.org/algorithmicrage #TechAccountability

Pregnant people are being criminalized, often for outcomes beyond their control. Join experts including @PregnancyJust and @prhdocs on Feb. 12 at 2 PM ET for “Legal Rights of Pregnant People: Trends and Alternatives to Criminalization.” Register: ambar.org/pregnantrights

In Ellingburg v. United States, the Supreme Court (opinion by Justice Kavanaugh, unanimous) held that restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996 is criminal punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto Clause. Read the decision: supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf…

In Case v. Montana, the Supreme Court (opinion by Justice Kagan, unanimous) held that police may enter a home without a warrant under the emergency aid exception when there’s an objectively reasonable belief someone inside needs help. Read the decision➡️ supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf…

When #Sports, #Gambling & the #Law collide—everyone’s in play. Join our webinar on The Sports Gambling Scandals, covering MLB & NBA indictments + civil & criminal risks for all involved. Date: February 19th Time: 2 pm ET Free registration: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

SCOTUS in Barrett v. United States: Congress didn’t clearly authorize separate convictions under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and (j) for a single act. 1 act = 1 conviction. Decision is available here: supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf…

SCOTUS in Bowe v. United States: 5–4 decision by Justice Sotomayor holding that AEDPA does not bar some second or successive §2255 motions by federal prisoners. Decision is available here: supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf…

Tomorrow we host a webinar on "The Weaponization of Counterterrorism" Join UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul & Arjun Sethi for a critical discussion on: Global CT abuse, US strikes on drug traffickers, UN efforts to protect civil liberties Register at tinyurl.com/mryzn8yt

Lawyers: Ready to lead the future of criminal justice? The ABA CJS Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship offers: ✅Leadership development ✅Top-tier networking ✅Real impact on justice reform Applications close Dec. 20th! ambar.org/CJSfellows

How are governments using counterterrorism to silence dissent? Join UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul & Arjun Sethi on Dec 4, 5 PM ET for “The Weaponization of Counterterrorism: Human Rights in the Crosshairs.” Register: americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #HumanRights #Counterterrorism