From the program: Attorney Ethics - Counseling Clients Undertaking an ICO

Released on: Jun. 25, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Recorded June, 2018 in New York Attorney Ethics - Counseling Clients Undertaking an ICO [01:02:20] Presentation Material Additional Information and Resources Attorney Ethics - Counseling Clients Undertaking an ICO Dror Futter Attorney Ethics – Counseling Clients Undertaking an ICO C. Stephen Bigler ICOs – Ethical Obligations of Attorneys Counseling Their Clients Michael S. Sackheim

From the program: Securities Fraud Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies – Recent Trends

Released on: Jun. 22, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Securities Fraud Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies – Recent Trends Recorded June 2018 in New York Securities Fraud Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies – Recent Trends [01:02:55] The life sciences industry continues to be a key target for securities fraud litigation and there is no indication that this trend will reverse any time soon.  As a result, life sciences companies must have ...

From the program: CFIUS in a Time of Change: How Investors and Counsel Must Adapt to a Changing Environment for Foreign Investment Reviews

Released on: Jun. 21, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing CFIUS in a Time of Change: How Investors and Counsel Must Adapt to a Changing Environment for Foreign Investment Reviews Recorded June 2018 in New York CFIUS in a Time of Change: How Investors and Counsel Must Adapt to a Changing Environment for Foreign Investment Reviews [01:02:50] According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, roughly 12 million U.S. workers have jobs that were created through foreign ...

From the program: Mid-Term Elections Are on the Way! Time to Review Federal Campaign Finance and Pay-to-Play Rules

Released on: Jun. 20, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Mid-Term Elections Are on the Way! Time to Review Federal Campaign Finance and Pay-to-Play Rules Recorded June 2018 in New York Mid-Term Elections Are on the Way! Time to Review Federal Campaign Finance and Pay-to-Play Rules [01:04:27] With the Congressional midterm election season heating up, now is a good time to review the rules relating to political engagement.  Campaign finance primarily governs this ...

From the program: FCPA: Cross-Jurisdictional M&A Due Diligence Case Study

Released on: Jun. 19, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Recorded June, 2018 in New York FCPA: Cross-Jurisdictional M&A Due Diligence Case Study [01:06:06] Presentation Material FCPA: Cross-Jurisdictional M&A Due Diligence Case Study Jose Alexandre Buaiz Neto, Knut Hoivik , Joanna M. Ritcey-Donohue

From the program: Economic Sanctions: Recent Developments and Looming Changes

Released on: Jun. 15, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Economic Sanctions: Recent Developments and Looming Changes Recorded June 2018 in New York Economic Sanctions: Recent Developments and Looming Changes [01:05:45] The Trump Administration recently announced its decision to end U.S. participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) and re-impose sanctions against Iran that had been suspended as part of this 2015 nuclear agreement ...

From the program: Insurance Coverage Litigation – Insurer and Policyholder Perspectives

Released on: Jun. 14, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Insurance Coverage Litigation – Insurer and Policyholder Perspectives Recorded June 2018 in New York Insurance Coverage Litigation – Insurer and Policyholder Perspectives [01:02:40] Insurance coverage litigation may, by some, be considered a last resort.  That is, a process to enter into when all other avenues of settlement have failed.  In certain situations, however, insurers file early ...

From the program: Cannabis Use in the Health and Beauty Industry: The Regulatory Landscape

Released on: Jun. 13, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Recorded June, 2018 in New York Cannabis Use in the Health and Beauty Industry: The Regulatory Landscape [01:01:05] Presentation Material Cannabis Use in the Health and Beauty Industry: The Regulatory Landscape Tonya M. Esposito, Stanley S. Jutkowitz

From the program: Achieving 100% Access: A Conversation with the Honorable Jonathan Lippman About Pro Bono’s Role in Bridging the Justice Gap

Released on: Jun. 12, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Recorded June, 2018 in New York Achieving 100% Access: A Conversation with the Honorable Jonathan Lippman About Pro Bono’s Role in Bridging the Justice Gap [01:00:15] Presentation Material Achieving 100% Access: A Conversation With Judge Lippman About Pro Bono's Role in Bridging the Justice Gap Hon. Jonathan Lippman (Ret), Mark O'Brien Achieving 100% Access: A Conversation with the Honorable Judge Jonathan ...

From the program: Empowering High-Performance Legal Teams: Tips for Managing Others (and Managing Up) to Meet Your Goals

Released on: Jun. 12, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Recorded June, 2018 in New York Empowering High-Performance Legal Teams: Tips for Managing Others (and Managing Up) to Meet Your Goals [01:03:50] Presentation Material Empowering High Performance Teams: Managing Others (and Managing Up) to Meet Your Goals Ben Sachs

From the program: Epic Systems v. Lewis: Supreme Court Rules on the Enforceability of Class Action Waivers

Released on: Jun. 11, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Epic Systems v. Lewis: Supreme Court Rules on the Enforceability of Class Action Waivers Recorded June, 2018 in New York [01:04:15] Presentation Material Epic Systems v. Lewis Zachary D. Fasman, Joseph M. Sellers Offensive, Non-Mutual Collateral Estoppel in Arbitration: The Rush to Arbitration’s Ruin? Zachary D. Fasman

From the program: Evolving Your Strategic Planning

Released on: Jun. 8, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Evolving Your Strategic Planning Recorded June 2018 in New York Evolving Your Strategic Planning [01:00:40] What is strategic planning?  An organization’s process of defining its strategy and direction by considering both internal and external influences to allocate resources. Strategic planning for the law department ensures alignment with company objectives and priorities and establishes a foundation for the ...

From the program: Employment Tax Considerations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Released on: Jun. 7, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Employment Tax Considerations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Recorded May 2018 in New York Employment Tax Considerations of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [01:02:00] The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) is the most significant tax reform in more than thirty years.  Please join Thomas M. Cryan, Jr. and William Hays Weissman of Littler Mendelson P.C. as they provide an analysis of the provisions of TCJA that impact employers ...

Recorded on: Jun. 6, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Accounting Challenges for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs Recorded May 2018 in New York Accounting Challenges for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs [01:05:00] Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and related transactions such as Initial Coin Offerings are becoming more frequently encountered in the business world.  While the practical aspects of using these new tools present many difficulties, the questions of how to account ...

From the program: Artificial Intelligence Law - Judicial and Regulatory Trends

Released on: Jun. 1, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Recorded May, 2018 in New York Artificial Intelligence Law - Judicial and Regulatory Trends [01:03:35] Presentation Material Artificial Intelligence Law - Judicial and Regulatory Trends D. Zachary Adams, Michael W. Kelly, Huu Nguyen, Stephanie E. Niehaus

From the program: Clinical Research Law and Compliance: 2017-2018 Regulatory and Enforcement Review

Released on: May. 31, 2018

Taken from the Web Program Clinical Research Law and Compliance: 2017-2018 Regulatory and Enforcement Review Recorded May 2018 in New York Clinical Research Law and Compliance: 2017-2018 Regulatory and Enforcement Review [01:03:32] While federal funding for clinical research is allegedly decreasing, federal agencies having oversight for research have been extremely active in providing new laws, regulations and in providing industry guidance as to ...

From the program: Planning Your Case: Defining and Creating a Mission Plan, Risk Assessment, Discovery Plan and Litigation Budget

Released on: May. 31, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York Planning Your Case: Defining and Creating a Mission Plan, Risk Assessment, Discovery Plan and Litigation Budget [01:00:50] The adage fail to plan, plan to fail is particularly true when it comes to complex cases. When a case proceeds to trial, you and your litigation team will need to present a highly complex and technical set of facts, law, and argument to support your client's ...

From the program: Your Resume & Research: 1st Steps to Success at Loyola’s PLIP 2018

Released on: May. 30, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York Your Resume & Research: 1st Steps to Success at Loyola’s PLIP 2018 [00:55:55] Please note there will be no CLE credit for this free presentation. Presentation Material Patterson’s Guide to Intellectual Property Career Interviewing and Job Selection or Novel, Useful and Non---Obvious Ways to Find and Accept the Perfect Job in the IP Field Katharine C. Patterson

From the program: IP Considerations in the Health Care Industry

Released on: May. 25, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York IP Considerations in the Health Care Industry [01:04:00] Patent disputes in the health care industry generally have billions of investment and sales dollars at stake. Generic drug and biosimilar patent challenges under the Hatch Waxman Act and Biologics Price Competition Act warrant unique strategic considerations as compared to traditional patent litigation. Specifically, litigation ...

From the program: Unconscious Gender Bias in the Legal Profession: How Women (and Men!) Are Impacted -- And How They Must Work Together to Fix It

Released on: May. 24, 2018

This program qualifies for CPD-Ontario Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Professionalism Hours (EDI Hours). Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York Unconscious Gender Bias in the Legal Profession: How Women (and Men!) Are Impacted -- And How They Must Work Together to Fix It [01:04:50] The metaphor of “walking a tight rope in high heels” aptly describes how women often must navigate their legal workplace due ...

From the program: Business Development Companies

Released on: May. 23, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York Business Development Companies [01:01:25] Interest in the formation of business development companies, especially private BDCs, remains high.  BDCs have also recently been in the spotlight as a result of significant changes to the regulatory framework affecting them.  During the session, we will provide a brief overview of the legal and regulatory requirements applicable ...

From the program: Multinational Employer Social Media Policies After Cambridge Analytica

Released on: May. 14, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York Multinational Employer Social Media Policies After Cambridge Analytica [01:04:00] Privacy rights in social media entered a new era after the 2016 presidential election. The old expression “never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel”  is obsolete: Traditional media has lost its monopoly on communicating with the public. Now, any employee with an agenda ...

From the program: SEC’s Fiduciary Rulemaking -- The Proposed Rules Are Unveiled

Released on: May. 11, 2018

In addition to the credits listed to the right, this program also offers credit for ABA professional certification. SEC’S Fiduciary Rulemaking—The Proposed Rules Are Unveiled has been approved for 1.25 CRCM and 1.25 CTFA credits. This statement should not be viewed as an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York SEC’s Fiduciary Rulemaking -- The Proposed Rules Are ...

From the program: General Liability Insurance Basics for Claim Handlers, Claim Managers and Lawyers

Released on: May. 10, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2018 in New York General Liability Insurance Basics for Claim Handlers, Claim Managers and Lawyers [01:03:45] This One-Hour Briefing provides all the basics an insurance claim handler, claim manager or lawyer needs to be familiar with and conversant in general liability insurance coverage matters, including bodily injury and property damage (Coverage A) and personal and advertising injury (Coverage ...

From the program: SAS and Oil States -- How Much Has the PTAB Game Changed?

Released on: May. 9, 2018

Taken from the Audio-only Briefing Recorded May 2, 2018 in New York SAS and Oil States -- How Much Has the PTAB Game Changed? [01:03:30] The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken, the PTAB lives!  Are you ready for the uncertainties injected into PTAB proceedings by the Court’s Oil States and SAS Institute opinions?  What other constitutional hurdles may lie in wait for the PTAB after Oil States?  Practitioners and stakeholders alike ...