The panel will discuss the top trending topics and things to know in IP law. The topics will cover a wide range of areas of interest for in-house counsel related to IP matters: from the latest developments in the law, to how to think about AI and the metaverse as, to dealing with the UPC and China, to how court transitions might affect your approach to IP protection.

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

Generously brought to you by ACC Intellectual Property Network

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

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.

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 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. 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 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

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.

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 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

Transform the way you interact with the business, from firefighter to oracle, by understanding how to support the direction the company is heading in while balancing its day-to-day business needs through customer support.

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 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

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.

This program originally aired on May 9, 2023. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

What are the potential ethical issues raised in the use of ChatGPT and other AI programs, and how do these intersect with companies' legal, privacy, data security, and code of conduct practices and concerns?

This program originally aired on November 6, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Tune in to this panel discussion on employee restrictive covenants for global businesses and how the changing legislative and enforcement landscape could affect the future of covenants in the U.S. and abroad.

Presented by:

Jerico Phillips
Business Counsel - Supply Chain and Paperboard Manufacturing Facilities
Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Jamie Konn
Managing Partner, Atlanta Office
DLA Piper LLP

Carsten Reichel
Partner, Practice Group Regional Co-Leader, Regulatory & Antitrust
DLA Piper LLP

Georgia Jolink
Partner, International Employment
DLA Piper, LLP

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

The way a company addresses “social” considerations may be defined by the relationships is maintains with its workforce, the societies in which it operates, and the political environment. In this webcast, key attorneys will discuss the latest legal and compliance considerations surrounding social aspects in the workplace, with a focus on (1) how companies are creating risk and rolling back their DEI policies; (2) potential liabilities for Chief Sustainability Officers and Chief Human Resource Officers (3) key takeaways from the SEC's Investor Advisory Committee meeting; and (4) potential liabilities surrounding EU regulations i.e., Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. The Webcast will also discuss the environmental considerations in anticipation of the release of the SEC's climate rules.

This program will feature the following panelists:

This program originally aired on January 11, 2024. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse within the legal profession is well known. South Carolina attorney Will Jordan personalizes the statistics by sharing his experience with anxiety and depression. Using a storytelling format, Will describes how he came to recognize his mental health struggles, how he tried (unsuccessfully) to cure them, and how, over the years, he has learned to cope with them. Will seeks to decrease the stigma around mental health issues in the legal profession and to provide encouragement and resources for lawyers suffering from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse.

This panel will feature the following speaker:

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

Presented by:
Brian S. Quinn, Esq.
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania

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

Presented by:

Michelle Miller
Chair, West Coast Labor & Employment
Cozen O'Connor

Walter Stella
Member
Cozen O'Connor

This program originally aired on July 17, 2023. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented by:

Amit Rahane
Partner
EY Forensic & Integrity Service Practice

Nick Jones,
Director
EY Forensic & Integrity Services Practice

Russell Hunter
Head of Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Clear Channel

Kyrill Farbmann
European Compliance Director
McDonalds

This program originally aired on March 20, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented by:

Joanne Hawana
Member, Health Law/FDA Practice
Mintz

Lisa Taylor Ash
General Counsel
Shape Therapeutics

This program originally aired on March 20, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented by:

Justin Rand
Managing Assistant General Counsel
Novo Nordisk Inc.

Amelia Lancaster
Counsel
Gilead Sciences

Vinita Kailasanath
Partner
Freshfields

Sora Park
Associate
Freshfields

Philipp Roos
Principal Associate
Freshfields

This program originally aired on May 22, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Presented by:

Dawn Maruna
Managing Senior Counsel, Privacy
Palo Alto Networks

Christine McGrath
Senior Privacy Counsel 
Autodesk

Cynthia Cole
Intellectual Property Partner
Baker McKenzie

Maggie Ledbetter, CIPP-US
Director, Professional Services - Privacy,
Exterro

Justine Phillips
Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner
Baker McKenzie

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

Presented by:

Carly Alameda,
Partner
Farella Braun + Martel

Amy Briggs
Partner
Farella Braun + Martel

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

Presented by:

Paven Malhotra
Partner
Keker, Van Nest & Peters

Matan Shacham
Partner
Keker, Van Nest & Peters

Julia Greenberg
Associate
Keker, Van Nest & Peters

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

Presented by:

Helena Ledic
Associate General Counsel and Senior Director
CSC Global

Gemma Dreher
VP and Managing Counsel
TD Bank
Kent Schoen
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Fynn Credit

Brian Campbell
CLO (former)
DHI Group