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Akil Hirani, Managing Partner of Majmudar & Partners, a leading law firm in India, will provide helpful tips and guidance on important points to keep in mind when it comes to hiring (and terminating) employees in India, enforcing non-competes, protecting IP rights, data privacy, compliance with India governance, anti-corruption rules, and whether e-signs work in India.

If you and your company are currently operating in India or have plans to establish an office/subsidiary/manufacturing facility in India, adding R & D talent and/or are developing IP/products usable in the Indian market, you need to understand the laws, requirements and local nuances of Indian law.

Please register below if you are interested in attending.  The Zoom address will be provided 24 hours in advance of the webinar.

The proliferation and enhancement of privacy laws at home and abroad requires in-house legal teams to grapple with a fast-evolving legal landscape filled with risk and potential sources of liability. Whether the risk lies in non-compliance with local laws, data breaches, and neglected issues transactional workstreams, it is more important than ever to have a global or regional perspective.

 
Find out what is happening in terms of new laws, new developments, and new risks, in this 1 hour session, where we will conduct an overview and discussion of:

• Recent trends and developments in US, Asia and Europe
• Enforcement trends and penalties
• How countries are dealing with data privacy issues in A.I.
• Best practices to address global or regional compliance needs

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This program originally aired on July 11, 2024. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

Tune in to this panel discussion on navigating the evolving regulatory and enforcement environment in continental Africa. Hear insights and perspectives from senior government officials, members of the in-house community, and outside counsel.


Presented by:

Dr. Willard Mwemba
CEO
CEOMESA Competition Commission

Mpumi Mazibuko
General Counsel, Africa Operating Unit
Coca-Cola Company

Kalidou Gadio
Co-Chair, US-Africa Practice
DLA Piper, LLP

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

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ACC Colorado Presents a WEBINAR

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Colorado’s AI-OK: 
Consequences of the Colorado AI Act 
(and What You Should Be Doing Right Now)


 Presented by
Tyler Thompson & Andrea C. Maciejewski

Thursday, July 18, 2024
11 AM – 12PM MDT

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

No Cost to Attend the Zoom Meeting | One (1) CLE General Credit Approved

Join Greenberg Traurig attorneys Tyler Thompson and Andrea Maciejewski as they delve into the latest risks for these topics and more. Colorado’s comprehensive AI Act is the first of its kind in the United States and has serious implications for both developers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems. This webinar will not only educate about the new Act and how we got here but provide practical guidance on what both AI developers and deployers should be doing right now, benchmarked by the actions of industry leaders. This webinar will:

  • Provide short, focused guidance on AI terminology, legal ramifications, and legal history in a way that will provide value to both AI veterans and newcomers.
  • Detail the CO AI Act’s key requirements, timing, and penalties.
  • Discuss what the Colorado AI Act means for AI legislative efforts in the U.S., and what affect we can expect it to have on the regulatory landscape.
  • Provide practical guidance, based on AI industry leaders, to guide company’s compliance efforts in an uncertain landscape. 

Tyler Thompson advises clients on data privacy and protection, technology contracts and contract processes, websites and mobile apps, digital accessibility, social media, and direct advises clients on data privacy and protection, technology contracts and contract processes, websites and mobile apps, digital accessibility, artificial intelligence, and data issues in the franchise space. Tyler offers clients practical and efficient legal counsel, striving to manage costs and risk with business-friendly strategies. With deep experience in digital compliance, Tyler focuses on handling all aspects of a client’s website, platform, or mobile app to pursue compliance while maintaining the best user experience. His practice also focuses on creating enforceable digital agreements with platform users, whether that platform is a website, SaaS, mobile app, or video game. He also helps clients reduce website scraping risk. Tyler has designed and implemented privacy programs for clients from Fortune 500s to start ups, ensuring those clients are compliant with U.S. and international privacy laws. Tyler also advises on data retention and minimization, privacy by design, data inventories, and privacy impact assessments. Tyler is accredited by the American Bar Association and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”) as a Privacy Law Specialist. He is also certified by the IAPP as an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US), Europe (CIPP/E), Asia, (CIPP/A) and Canada (CIPP/C) as well as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPP/T). Tyler is also an ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE).In the technology space, Tyler counsels on artificial intelligence (including generative AI and LLMs), open source software, digital marketing, software licensing, and SaaS agreements. He also works with clients to modernize commercial contracting processes and privacy practices, enabling in-house attorneys to function more efficiently and conserve resources.

Andrea C. Maciejewski designs and implements privacy and security programs for clients of all sizes – from Fortune 500s to start ups – and in all sectors, including digital entertainment, marketing, online education, retail, and consumer goods. Andrea helps companies navigate the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional compliance programs as well as compliance with sector-specific data privacy and security laws. Andrea offers clients practical legal counsel, striving to understand the underlying business model and provide strategies that manage costs and risks, while attempting to maintain the businesses operations. Her practice includes international data privacy laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and China’s Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”), as well as U.S. federal and state data privacy laws, such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). Some of the specialized documents Andrea drafts include data processing addendums, intracompany agreements, cross-border transfer mechanisms, privacy policies, privacy impact assessments, and data inventories. She has experience in U.S. and multi-national record retention practices, and frequently counsels on updating those practices for compliance with new privacy laws. Additionally, Andrea provides expert counsel on data concerns unique to video games, eSports, and mobile gaming.          

 

The Post Office Horizon IT scandal and resulting inquiry have raised a multitude of questions surrounding the appropriate role of the in-house counsel in an organization’s compliance with legal and ethical obligations. Many see the Post Office Inquiry as an opportunity to identify system failures and devise strategies to address these failures going forward.

In this program, Donna McGrath, ACC Leadership Career Coach and Director of The In-House Lawyers Coach Ltd., will moderate a discussion on the lessons we are learning from the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and how in-house lawyers can strengthen their roles and engage at the highest levels of the organization. The panel will also discuss the critical role lawyers play in good governance practices.

AI is a hot topic. It’s created a dynamic environment with companies investing resources to consider its risks and to ensure the company stays ahead of the latest developments with this evolving technology.  How do you know your company is doing what it should to keep up – or whether it should keep up?  Do you know if your company is focused on the right risks and opportunities?  Are you still considering an AI governance strategy?

Hosted by ACC Northeast & Bloomberg Law, this event offers an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.  Whether you're looking to further commercialize AI tools or enhance workforce productivity, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to evaluate and manage AI risks and opportunities effectively.

Join us for these enlightening sessions where industry experts will share invaluable insights and best practices for navigating the challenging AI environment.

Key takeaways will include:

  • Insights from expert panelists on vetting, on-boarding, and integrating AI systems responsibly;
  • Best practices for AI governance, including agile policies to keep pace with changing regulations and technology.
AGENDA:
  • 9:00 AM Registration and Networking with Coffee and Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Examining AI Tools & Governance Structures

    Our panel of experts will demystify the world of AI tools and guide you in developing a robust internal AI governance structure. Discover the key considerations and essential questions to ask when evaluating potential AI solutions for your organization. Learn how to build the governance you need or pressure test the one you’ve developed for the future.
     
  • 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Networking Break
  • 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM Engaging AI Vendors & Avoiding Litigation

    Our panelists will discuss leveraging effective AI governance to select the right vendors, successfully onboard third-party AI, and considerations for vendor management.  The panelists will also provide practical tips on deploying methods and strategies that are mindful of risks that could lead to litigation as well as considerations to position a company to withstand regulatory inquiry.
     
  • 12:00 PM Wrap-up

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Lester Ross, Partner, Tingting Liu, Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
2 pages

Learn about 2024 revisions to China's Law on Guarding State Secrets, which may create new compliance challenges for businesses operating in China.

Mark Diamond, CEO & Founder, and Kerry Childe, Senior Consultant, Contoural, Inc.
25 pages

This ACC Guide addresses creating a data retention policy that also complies with privacy requirements, and how to synchronize this policy with other compliance requirements.

This session offers essential insights into the intersection of AI and the workplace, and will cover vital topics such as the impact of AI on employers and employees, common challenges, risks to personal information, bias mitigation, legislative responses, and best practices for data management and crafting effective AI policies. Please join us to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from our top tier panel so that you can confidently navigate this complex cyber landscape.

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