Jointly sponsored by the ABA Public Contract Law Section Procurement Fraud and False Claims Committee and Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Committee. This panel will present views from Department of Justice lawyers on the front lines of implementing the new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative; a representative from the OIG community working on the initiative; a member of the relator's bar; and the former DOJ senior official dedicated to c...

The National Bar Association Commercial Law Section (NBA-CLS) and Wiley Government Contracts attorneys Kendra Perkins Norwood and Ben Phillips are partnering to host a virtual program that will explore the ways doing business with the federal government can differ from doing business in the commercial marketplace. The discussion will highlight notable differences in government and commercial business practices—from the legal and regulato...

We saw law firm after law firm breached in the pandemic. There are lessons aplenty to be learned. We can and must do better to protect confidential data and to become competent with technology as demanded of lawyers by Rules 1.1 and 1.6. We are never going back to practicing law as we did in 2019, so here is a sampling of what our experts will focus on in this new ethical cybersecurity playbook: The new rules for making the work-from-home envi...

APHA's 2021 Annual Meeting and Expo will take place Oct. 24-27 and begin with the Opening General Session on Sunday. Activities like business meetings and poster sessions will be virtual and start on Oct. 18. Check out the updated Schedule at a Glance. In-person attendees will participate at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Virtual attendees will participate online from anywhere globally (at home, from the office, or even on the beach...

Join us for a deep dive into the state of health care in the Birmingham region. Alabama's health care industry is quickly evolving while facing challenges and opportunities on a number of different fronts. Birmingham is at the epicenter of that evolution.

Reconnect with the lean community at the 37th annual AME International Conference, Oct. 18-21, 2021 — a 100% virtual experience! Continuous improvement practitioners know there is no better learning experience than an AME International Conference. Join us from almost anywhere you access the internet, and discover practical ways to apply creative ideas to your business. You’ll learn about best-in-class practices from operational exc...

Join AIAA online for the 2021 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 9–11 August 2021, the only forum that covers both aeronautics and space propulsion and energy technologies in one place. The 2021 forum will explore how innovations in the propulsion and energy industries are enabling sustainability. Topics include electric propulsion, gas turbine engines, hybrid rockets, air-breathing propulsion, advanced energy technologies, and more. Disc...

DigiMarCon America 2021 is your chance to ... Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your professional network. The 6th annual DigiMarCon America, the Premie...

We’ve welcomed pan-renewable businesses at WINDPOWER for years. In 2021, we’re throwing the doors open, creating an even bigger opportunity for companies in wind, solar, storage and other clean energy technologies to learn and do business across the utility- scale power sector. The WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition will continue as the heart of CLEANPOWER, with the addition of exhibition space and conference programming for utili...

With no new state and local government funding in the latest COVID-19 relief package, and revenue shortfalls of over $400 billion over the next three years, it's more important than ever to execute a strong government grant proposal.A competitive grant proposal means the difference between those who continue to experience revenue decline and those who will improve economic outlook in the long-term. However, with no single template to address t...