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 January 24, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented by:

Cheryl Orr
Partner
Faegre Drinker

Lynne Anderson
Partner
Faegre Drinker

Jonathan Blumenstein
Principal
Charles River Associates

Zina Deldar
Associate General Counsel
Affirm

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:

CLE/CPD CREDIT PROVIDED BY ACC:

US: *Alaska, Arkansas *Arizona, *California, *Connecticut, *District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, *Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, *Maryland, *Massachusetts, *Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, *Montana, *New Hampshire, *New Jersey, New Mexico, *New York, *North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, *South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.  

 

Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, *Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, NW Territories, Ontario (for Ethics credit), Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon  

 

*Indicates that CLE/CPD credit is available by virtue of reciprocity with another jurisdiction.

 

 

CLE/CPD AVAILABLE TO ATTENDEES VIA SELF-FILING:

US: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming 

 

CLE/CPD CREDIT NOT AVAILABLE:

 

Canada: New Brunswick, Nunavut, Saskatchewan  

This program originally aired on June 8, 2023. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

This Webcast will identify governance, ethics and compliance responsibilities of directors and officers of entities in the constantly evolving healthcare space. Topics to be covered will include fiduciary responsibilities, oversight vs overstepping, delegation and reliance, identifying and addressing conflicts (and other ethical issues), compliance obligations and enforcement, and regulatory considerations associated with, among other things, referral relationships and marketing.

Generously sponsored byFoley & Lardner LLP

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

Do you want to improve the impact you have on people, create highly productive working relationships and proactively lead through change? Knowing how to shift your focus from driving high-performance results to being an inspiring leader is the key to unleashing your leadership potential.

Join ACC Women In The House for the first Masterclass on ‘Choosing Conscious Leadership'; Leadership behaviours fit for the 21st century.

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

• The challenges facing in-house leaders that drive the need for change.

• The leadership behaviours fit for future global challenges.

• How to up-level your leadership to be a values-based, purpose led people leader.

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

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

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 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 year's conference is held in Brussels, the heart of the EU Institutions. A good moment to reflect on how advocacy and the regulatory process in Europe works and what are the watchouts from a compliance perspective. In this session, we will discuss the regulatory process and review regulations on lobbying and advocacy, from transparency registers to traffic of influence.

Generously brought to you by ACC Europe

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

The COVID-adjacent economy has given rise to surprising developments, including shifting employee priorities. Legal professionals are rethinking the status quo by rejecting working practices, hours, and remuneration that don't align with their personal goals. This session will discuss the Great Resignation, in-house job satisfaction (or dissatisfaction), new work preferences, and the evolving legal talent experience globally.

This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Join this session to learn skills for resolving fraudulent claim issues from a team that worked to uncover a commercial trucking fraud ring dubbed by the FBI as “Operation Sideswipe.” This case study will be presented by one of the attorneys involved in uncovering the fraud, the in-house attorney who paved the way for the investigation, the director of fraud services at a claims investigations agency, and a seasoned litigator experienced in uncovering fraud. Learn the various types of fraudulent schemes and the best practices for identifying and pursuing fraudulent claims.

This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Organizations have expended substantial resources building programs and crafting agreements to comply with Californian, European, and other global privacy laws. By 2023, organizations must again meet a new set of requirements as the California consumer privacy law is overhauled and Colorado and Virginia throw their hats in the privacy ring. In this session, panelists will outline efficient contracting and compliance strategies for getting your organization up to speed.

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

This program originally aired on October, 12, 2022. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In this Webcast, attendees will learn what Hospital at Home Is (spoiler alert: it is an approach to treatment that offers acute-level care to patients in their homes), why it makes sense, why now, and how a hospital at home program can be put in place. Attendees will also learn about the barriers to building a hospital at home program, practical and legal considerations in getting such programs up and running, and what the future of hospital at home looks like. The presenters for this webcast have been involved in the design and implementation of multiple hospital at home programs and will share their insights and answer questions.

Generously sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP

Over the past year we have seen a host of changes in the global privacy landscape, including the newly published Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) changes, which permanently embed the Schrems II decision into data transfer analyses, and the rise of data localization requirements. Join us as we discuss these recent changes and how they impact the negotiation of security clauses and data protection addendums. Panelists will walk through a mock contract negotiation to point out potential pitfalls and solutions to common problems.

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