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Speaker: Ian Ballon, Shareholder, Co-Chair Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig

This annual program, presented by Ian Ballon, will cover:

• Latest AI case law, trends and strategy
• Supreme Court and important circuit court IP case law 
• Rogers v. Grimaldi a year after V.I.P.
• The problem of mass arbitration and mass consumer class action litigation – new litigation strategies and transactional approaches
• Online and mobile contract formation 
• CPRA and other privacy, Adtech and security breach class action litigation - trends, court opinions, and compliance lessons for transactional lawyers
• The First Amendment, service providers, the CDA and children 
• Wire tap scams, mass arbitration and what your TOS, ToU or EULAs should provide for in 2025
• Data reuse and AI - the law and liability issues surrounding machine learning and generative AI
• The future with Trump: likely legal conflicts and opportunities

Speaker:
Ian Ballon, Shareholder, Co-Chair Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig

This annual program, presented by Ian Ballon, will cover:

• Latest AI case law, trends and strategy
• Supreme Court and important circuit court IP case law 
• Rogers v. Grimaldi a year after V.I.P.
• The problem of mass arbitration and mass consumer class action litigation – new litigation strategies and transactional approaches
• Online and mobile contract formation 
• CPRA and other privacy, Adtech and security breach class action litigation - trends, court opinions, and compliance lessons for transactional lawyers
• The First Amendment, service providers, the CDA and children 
• Wire tap scams, mass arbitration and what your TOS, ToU or EULAs should provide for in 2025
• Data reuse and AI - the law and liability issues surrounding machine learning and generative AI
• The future with Trump: likely legal conflicts and opportunities

Join Crowell & Moring International Trade and Government Affairs experts Evan Chuck, David Stepp, and Aaron Cummings for an insightful webinar in which we delve into the complexities of tariffs implemented during the first Trump Administration. We will explore the legal challenges that arose and discuss the broader implications of legislative actions that could potentially impose tariffs on imports. Our experts will also discuss potential trade implications for a second Trump term, including anticipated policies and their effects on global trade dynamics.

Key topics include:

• An in-depth analysis of China’s strategy for retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports into the Chinese market, including revamping Chinese export controls and enforcing of China’s Antiforeign Sanctions Law and “Unreliable Entity List” against multinational companies.
• The potential negative impacts of these retaliatory tariffs on California companies, particularly those industries most likely to be affected, including semiconductors, automotive, apparel, and solar.
• Chinese supplier strategies being deployed that can raise U.S. compliance problems.
• A discussion of who’s who in the second Trump Administration influencing the direction of tariff implementation and what to watch for in the next few months.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the trade dynamics and prepare your business to navigate the challenges and opportunities in this evolving landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and proactive in the face of global trade tensions.

Speakers: Crowell partners Evan Chuck, David Stepp, and Aaron Cummings, and Elizabeth McKee, General Counsel of Static Control Components, Inc.

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This event is a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Help beautify HomeAid Orange County’s Family Care Center, where families who need temporary housing stay overnight. Volunteers are asked to help set up holiday decorations, decorate the tree, and hang garlands and string lights. If we get ambitious, other activities can include creating holiday cards and snowflake cutouts. Supplies, drinks, and holiday music will be provided. 

This event is open to ACC members and their families (minimum age 13 – community hours sign-off is available). Please wear your ACC Volunteer shirt if you have one. RSVP as soon as possible since space is limited.

Location: 1130 North Citrus Street, Orange, CA 92867. Street parking is available. Optional: Volunteers are welcome to bring items to donate, such as ribbon for bows, garland, or other items.

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee

With the exponential growth of AI technologies, businesses must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Regulations surrounding AI are always changing and adapting, much like the technology itself. Businesses seeking to use AI are now facing a confusing patchwork of laws and proposed regulations, along with the threat of government enforcement and private litigation. 

In this program, our experienced practitioners analyze the developments they've been tracking, and share insights into key legislation and policy initiatives to keep an eye on.

Topics include:

• What the AI priorities of the second Trump administration are likely to be, and what it means for federal government enforcement and regulation,
• What the recently passed laws in Colorado and Illinois mean for employers nationwide who are seeking to use AI, 
• What California's recent regulatory attempts on AI mean for businesses and, 
• A preview of key legislative and regulatory efforts happening next year.

Speakers

Rachel V. See, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Angelina T. Evans, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Employer DEI programs continue to face legal and public relations challenges since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard/UNC decisions. Despite the proliferation of lawsuits from organizations, employees and shareholder, DEI remains a priority for many employers. This practical program covers employer initiatives and risk mitigation strategies associated with everything from aspiration goals and the importance of data analytics to diverse slate programs, employee resource groups and internship programs.

Speaker:  Michael Thomas, Principal, Jackson Lewis

The CLE will be followed by a reception and wine tasting at the iconic Wine House.

This presentation will discuss parameters around training models, fair use and right of publicity (i.e., litigation updates), legislation regulating AI, and how people are dealing with AI restrictions in commercial agreements.

Presenters: Julie Shepard, Lauren Greene, Rachael Goldman

Join us for an engaging and informative session on Executive Presence: Communications Skills

Have you ever wondered how some people command the room without saying a word? How do they control the dialogue and get their message across, regardless of the circumstance or question? In this one-hour session, Rachel Rosenblatt, a Senior Managing Director from FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications division, will break down how to maximize the opportunities around upcoming Q&As, presentations, and speaking opportunities while minimizing the risks inherent in these settings. The focus will be on your verbal and visual presence, body language, message delivery, and handling of tough questions.

Speaker: Rachel Rosenblatt

Sponsored by: ACC SoCalWorks Committee & FTI Consulting

Please join us on the Zoom platform for our ACC-SFBA employment law consultation for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This event is presented by Cozen O'Connor and organized in conjunction with the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

The afternoon will consist of:

12:00pm: Lunch Delivery & Introductions
12:15 - 1:45pm: Volunteer Training (CLE #1: 1.5 hours California Credit)
1:45 - 2:00pm: Breakout Room Prep Time for Volunteers
2:00 - 2:15pm: Non-Profit Introductions
2:15 - 4:00pm: Consultations
4:00 - 4:15pm: Break
4:15 - 5:15pm: "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour (CLE #2: 1.0 hour California Credit)

The event starts with a virtual CLE training session entitled "Employment Law Legal Audit for Nonprofit Organizations", by Cozen O’Connor, to update ACC members on employment law in California. Next, members will be placed into small teams (with one or two other attorneys) to meet with their assigned nonprofit clients. Teams will have a couple hours to help their clients identify employment law issues and to counsel their clients. Cozen O'Connor employment attorneys will be standing by to assist with challenging questions.

All ACC members are welcome, regardless of your level of experience - you do not have to be an employment attorney to participate, and you are not required to provide pro bono services to your assigned clients after this event.

Examples of the types of non-profits these events have helped in the past include:

• An organization that empowers young mothers to complete their high school and post-secondary education and nurtures their children’s development
• An organization that supported low-income families during the pandemic by distributing packages of education essentials
• An organization that works on behalf of low-income immigrants and refugees through advocacy, education, legal services, and other community-based services

We will close the day with the "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour.  Cozen O'Connor will host a wine & cheese reception at your desk and offer a "Hard to Get" CLE, Civility in the Legal Profession.