Welcome to the Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter
of the Federal Bar Association’s

OnDemand CLE Library

Available Courses

Malice in Wonderland: Today's Changing Defamation Landscape

An all-star panel of First Amendment experts explore foundational principles of defamation law; current trends in defamation litigation; the emergence of ideology-driven defamation suits; and the future of New York Times v. Sullivan.  The panel also offers insights on practical matters such as anti-SLAPP laws, damages, and remedies.

Available until January 1, 2026

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Key Concepts of Bankruptcy That Every Federal Lawyer Should Know

A group of bankruptcy experts, including two federal bankruptcy judges, discuss the players in the bankruptcy world, the different bankruptcy chapters, the automatic stay, the bankruptcy estate, the bankruptcy discharge, and how bankruptcy impacts other federal practice.

Available until January 1, 2026

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Federal Appellate Practice: Tips from the Trenches

A former federal court of appeals judge and a trio of veteran appellate lawyers explore six areas of appellate practice: mediation; motions and other applications; briefing; oral argument; petitions for rehearing; and ethics.

 

Available until January 1, 2026

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Deconstructing Depositions: Thinking Backward to Put Your Best Deposition Forward

A federal district court judge and a group of seasoned trial lawyers examine best deposition practices by first considering what makes a deposition effective at trial or for a dispositive motion, then offer practical guidance on how to achieve that goal.

Available until January 1, 2026

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Full House: Ethical and Other Challenges Facing In-House Counsel

Join experienced in-house lawyers from across a range of industries for a discussion of (1) the varied roles and responsibilities of in-house counsel across industries; (2) the hybrid legal- and business-mindedness perspectives of in-house counsel; (3) ethical questions unique to in-house counsel, including issues relating to internal investigations and in-house counsel wearing multiple hats; and (4) best practices for building effective partnerships between in-house and outside counsel.

Available until January 1, 2026

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