Net zero and ESG commitments are on the rise as they are key for companies who wish to credibly display their sustainability ambitions. By doing so, companies come under the scrutiny of regulators, NGOs and citizens and greenwashing concerns are easily raised. In this session, we will talk about the impact of sustainability commitments from a disclosure and reporting standpoint but also how you, as an in-house counsel can act to drive net zero commitments.

This panel features the following speakers:

Generously brought to you by ACC Europe

This program originally aired on May 3, 2023. Due to the nature of its content, this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented in partnership with Law Department Management Network and the Northeast Chapter:

Change is hard and as in-house counsel, you are pulled in many directions. Buy-in on anything from new technologies to new or improved processes often feels impossible. This course will remind you that sometimes you need to slow down to speed up. Adopting these process improvement disciplines will enable you and your team to efficiently move through the steps of identifying, analyzing, and improving existing processes. Then, change management techniques can help with communicating the impacts of those improvements to all those who are directly impacted in a way that that creates collective ownership of a new or improved process. When the right projects are identified and optimized, the right change management approach can be executed to influence the right people, lead to meaningful outcomes for the business and free up more time of your to engage on strategic matters.

In this program, attendees will:

• dig deeper into process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
• learn how process improvement and change management will enable a clearer path to the right projects to work on
• understand the "how" to utilize both internal and external resources to push through change

This program originally aired on June 20, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Everyone is talking about ChatGPT these days, but what is it and how might it impact IP practice? This panel of in-house and outside counsel will discuss topics such as:

• What is ChatGPT and how to use it?
• Chat GPT/OpenAI and patent applications, including: What are potential inventorship and authorship issues? How can AI be used to help drafting applications?

• Legal practice applications: contract analysis, prior art searching, drafting, brainstorming and metaphor;
• Privacy, confidentiality and ownership issues: What happens to information you allow the AI to access? How to protect confidential information? Is there a way to enhance protection?

• Potential pitfalls and things to be aware of (as it relates to patent law);
• Best practices for scientists and attorneys (as it relates to patent law).

Generously sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Of the number of legal issues companies and their in-house counsel face in their day-to-day, environmental considerations may not be a primary focus. However, with the recent uptick in enforcement and renewed focus on environmental policy and regulation at the local, state, and federal level, businesses who don't act to protect themselves could face potential legal ramifications: fines, lawsuits, and negative public perception as well as a possible risk to bottom line profitability.

Join ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond for an informative webinar focusing on three major environmental issues affecting businesses in New England today, including:

1. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - While implementing ESG considerations is an important tool for managing and mitigating risk on a number of fronts, TD Bank ESG Counsel, Dylan King, will cover why it is increasingly a point of political contention here in the U.S.
2. Environmental Justice (EJ) - Beveridge & Diamond Associate, Lauren M. Karam, will review how EJ is rapidly evolving on both the state and federal level, and what this means for area businesses.
3. Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) - New England sits at the leading edge of PFAS regulation and litigation, and is now glimpsing at potential unintended consequences. Beveridge & Diamond Principal, Graham C. Zorn, will cover what has happened so far and what to expect next.

Generously sponsored by ACC Northeast and Beveridge & Diamond PC

 

Do you want to free yourself from what's holding you back and entrust others to succeed? Shifting your mindset from ‘I am who I am' to ‘I can be who I want' gives the people around you permission to experiment, learn and grow. By freeing yourself, you entrust others to fulfil their highest potential.

Join ACC Women In The House for a final Masterclass on ‘Choosing Conscious Leadership'; Performance is learning.

During this webinar session, Transformational Leadership Coach and author of The Conscious Lawyer, Kiran Scarr, will lead you through the following:

• The problem with fixed mindset.

• Building trust in the workplace.

• Making room for growth and learning.

Panelist Kiran Scarr, Author | Legal COO | General Counsel The Support Legal Group

Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Join us for honest sharing of stories of three special ACCNJ members and their retirement plan successes and difficulties in our open discussion around topics pertaining to retirement. It is never too early to start planning, even if in thought! ACCNJ wants its retired members to stay engaged and wants to help you plant the seed to grow at any stage in your career.

Brought to you in collaboration with ACC New Jersey

This program originally aired on March 7, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

ChatGPT and other human-language information models promise to revolutionize how we interact with technology and information. Like any new innovation, the use and misuse of ChatGPT and other AI programs pose serious questions about companies' legal, privacy, data and security initiatives.

This program originally aired on Sept. 9, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In the companion cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Univ. of North Carolina, the US Supreme Court recently held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unconstitutional. Although the decision primarily deals with higher education, it also has potential implications for employers across all industries. Join us for a discussion on what those implications are, what we see for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and our recommendations for what employers should do to stay on top of this constantly shifting landscape.

Generously sponsored by Jackson Lewis

This program originally aired on September 25, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In this Webcast, attendees will learn about the unique powers of the state Attorney General's (AG) office to investigate businesses and nonprofit organizations, even before litigation is contemplated. The presenters will describe the myriad ways AGs coordinate with one another and with federal agencies to expand their policy, enforcement, and litigation efforts. They will also provide an analysis of the issues, services, and products where AGs are currently at the forefront of enforcement. Attendees will gain knowledge to help them evaluate their organization's risk profile and develop a plan to manage that risk effectively.

Generously sponsored by Cozen O’Connor

This program originally aired on Sept. 27, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Artificial Intelligence tools, like ChatGPT, have gained significant attention from government regulators and the general public. As AI continues to grow and evolve at an exponential pace, employers need to navigate a dynamic legislative and regulatory landscape that is trying to keep pace with AI developments. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys as they discuss legal updates on AI regulations and practical guidance on remaining compliant while using AI tools.

Generously sponsored by Jackson Lewis

This program originally aired on September 26, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

After a six-year journey, India's digital personal data protection law has arrived. Corporate houses need to brace themselves to adapt to this brand new regime which seeks to balance individual privacy, with the growing data-driven needs of a digital business world. This session with Khaitan & Co will decode and discuss the various facets and the practical implications of the new regulation and shed light on some critical deviations from the GDPR standards.

Generously sponsored by Khaitan & Co. 

This on-demand program offers CLE in over 50 jurisdictions for members of ACC. Please see the bottom of the program description for additional details:

In this module, you'll uncover the key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of, including how to examine the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Plus, you will:

• Explore how to prevent employees and independent contractors from misappropriating confidential company information and what remedial steps to take if you uncover inappropriate activity
• Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing, and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly
• Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and ownership provisions in contracts, and receive a few samples to take back to the office

This panel will feature the following three speakers:

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