Energy and Public Utility

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Compliance Program Trends, and Recent Enforcement Matters in the Energy Sector
December 7, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

In this CLE, we will be looking at recent developments in FCPA enforcement in the energy sector and current trends and best practices in anti-corruption compliance programs.

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
Preventing and Managing Cross-Border Disputes in the Energy Sector
November 2, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

DESCRIPTION
Preventing and Managing Cross-Border Disputes in the Energy Sector
Best practices for Transactional Attorneys and Litigators

As the global energy sector continues to grapple with a multitude of challenges, including a global pandemic and the energy transition, preventing and managing cross-border disputes is key to preserving value in energy investments. In this webinar, a panel of Eversheds Sutherland partners will discuss:

• Preventing and managing cross-border disputes in multi-jurisdictional energy projects and ventures
• Early case assessment
• Defining and periodically revisiting business goals to prevent “litigation creep”
• Spot opportunities for early resolution
• Planning for enforcing arbitral awards or judgments globally

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
Preventing and Managing Cross-Border Disputes in the Energy Sector
September 23, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

DESCRIPTION
Preventing and Managing Cross-Border Disputes in the Energy Sector
Best practices for Transactional Attorneys and Litigators

As the global energy sector continues to grapple with a multitude of challenges, including a global pandemic and the energy transition, preventing and managing cross-border disputes is key to preserving value in energy investments. In this webinar, a panel of Eversheds Sutherland partners will discuss:

• Preventing and managing cross-border disputes in multi-jurisdictional energy projects and ventures
• Early case assessment
• Defining and periodically revisiting business goals to prevent “litigation creep”
• Spot opportunities for early resolution
• Planning for enforcing arbitral awards or judgments globally

ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Energy Practice Group
Review of the Tumultuous 87th Legislative Session
August 25, 2021| 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDITS CLE (TX)

The Legislature tackled a full agenda including issues arising from COVID-19 and Winter Storm Shirley. The Government Solutions team of Foley & Lardner will present a review of the Legislative Session, including the intrigue surrounding the Special Session. In addition to discussing major state items (budget, schools, taxes!), this presentation will focus on legislation of particular interest to the oil & gas and energy sectors.

professional development ● forum for in-house counsel ● experience and expertise

Serving the in-house legal community in the energy sector

Join ACC Ontario as it launches its programming in energy law with a discussion of "The Energy Imperative - Innovating the Future".

Become part of a committee of in-house lawyers with an interest in energy law. ACC believes in-house counsel must partner closely with their business and operational teams and actively contribute to executive and boardroom discussions. The transformation of the global energy sector is well underway and it is critical that in-house counsel are at the forefront of change. This energy law committee connects you to the powerful local and global reach of the ACC in the energy sector that will support you as you help navigate your organization through this exciting transformation.

Prizes - To commemorate the launch of this inaugural program, attendees will be eligible to win giveaway prizes!

Agenda:

(1) Discussion about Innovating in Energy - Trends and Lessons Learned (with: Sarah Martin and Kathleen Gnocato from MaRS)

(2) The Legal Challenge for In-house Counsel (with: Vivek Bakshi from Dentons LLP)

(3) Q&A

(4) On-line breakout session with peers (if time permitting)

This program contains 1 hour 15 minutes of Substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. Please note revised program end time and CPD hours.

This event is open and free of charge only to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers and are current members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Note: All instructions and information on how to access the meeting will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
Horizon Scanning - New Tech and Trends for the Energy Industry
April 21, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm | 1.00 Hours Credit CLE (TX)

Join the ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and Eversheds Sutherland for a discussion on the opportunities, challenges and other issues implicated by the transition toward a low-carbon energy future. In this session, we will highlight:

• 2021 - energy challenges and opportunities, including:
  *Global energy investment landscape
  *International trade environment
  *The green agenda of the Biden Administration
• New technologies - scalable and bankable in 2021
• Climate and environmental, social and governance

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and ACC Global Energy Network CLE Webinar
New Year...Same Remote Work Set Up

January 28, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX) and Includes 0.50 Hours Ethics Credits

The ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and the ACC Global Energy Network Sponsor Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is pleased to present this timely CLE to all ACC members.

With a large number of attorneys continuing to work remotely in the new year, more state bar associations are offering informal guidance and ethics opinions on the subject. In this webinar we will examine the unique ethical obligations remote lawyering presents in the energy sector, including:

• Common ways working remotely could raise ethical issues
• Confidentiality of client information
• Duty of technological competence
• Obligations after a cyber-attack
• Practical guidance for remote work


Note: CLE credit is approved in Texas and a Universal Certificate of Attendance will be provided to those seeking to self-report CLE credits outside of Texas.  Credit is not offered in Kansas and Ohio, as these states do not allow self-reporting.  Any questions can be sent to acchouston@accglobal.com