Sunday, May 1, 2016

Mold Litigation Defense - May 3, 2016

Mold Litigation Defense: An Expert Witness View 

Sponsored by the TASA Group Inc. - California MCLE provider number 15439

The TASA Group, in conjunction with allergy and clinical immunology expert Richard Rosenthal, will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation, Mold Litigation Defense: An Expert Witness View, for all legal professionals.


During this presentation, Dr. Rosenthal 

  • Mold and its effects on health;
  • Medical causation analysis of mold illness;
  • Claims as a consequence of mold exposure; and
  • Differential diagnosis v. causal assessment


Speaker:

Dr. Richard Rosenthal is a board-certified internist in allergy and clinical immunology. He served two years at the National Institute of Health in the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Rosenthal is an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and chief of the allergy section at the Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is the author of over 50 publications and holds three patents on medical devices.

FREE!

Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit

May 3, 2016, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

For further information see:

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=1158169&sessionid=1&key=FFAF8C00840A5DBAD6C9D134042CCA64&regTag=&sourcepage=register

The New EU-US Privacy Shield - May 4, 2016

Turbulence Under the New EU-US Privacy Shield

Sponsored by Epiq and Corporate Counsel


The transatlantic transfer of personal data between the European Union and the United States is now governed by new data privacy compliance obligations under the EU-US Privacy Shield following an October 2015 ruling that invalidated the previous Safe Harbour privacy accord. For businesses, this means a new set of rules to learn and a new set of standards to follow.
Businesses and their legal representation must identify and implement new plans for information governance, eDiscovery processes and enterprise-level operations with built-in contingencies for future revisions given that the Article 29 Working Party has recently issued an opinion regarding the European Commission’s initial adequacy opinion on Privacy Shield.
Join this free webcast and discover how to navigate the turbulence caused by this new ruling and to:
  • Learn about the new EU-US Privacy Shield and current developments regarding the adequacy of the new program
  • Consider how to use safeguards other than Privacy Shield in connection with transferring personal data to the U.S. in the absence of other derogations
Speakers:

Jayne Rothman - Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Epiq - Rothman has served as Epiq’s senior legal advisor since 2006.

Dyann Heward-Mills - Partner, Baker McKenzie, London - Heward-Mills is a UK-qualified barrister and head of the Data Protection and Cyber Security Practice Group in Baker & McKenzie's London office
 

FREE!

Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit


May 4, 2016, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=1174291&sessionid=1&key=BD5E96BFD8D6B68B1078D4CD30D39C00&partnerref=IC_04.26&sourcepage=register


Medicaid Trends to Watch in 2016 - 1-1/2 units - May 4, 2016

10 Medicaid Trends to Watch in 2016—and Beyond

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA  and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Medicaid continues to gain scale and importance nationally—as the leading source of coverage for Americans and a change agent within the healthcare marketplace.  With the number of Americans obtaining health coverage through Medicaid at an all-time high and mounting evidence of the benefits of Medicaid expansion—to people, providers and states—the coming year is expected to bring continued growth and change.

In a new webinar, Manatt Health will reveal the top-10 Medicaid trends to watch in 2016 and beyond.  The program will examine the key developments that are transforming Medicaid…how they are playing out as Medicaid continues to evolve…and the implications for the full range of healthcare stakeholders.   From the continued innovations in Medicaid managed care to the emerging opportunities for improving behavioral health to the building momentum for reforming long-term services and supports (LTSS), the session will take an in-depth look at the 10 most powerful trends today—and how they will impact the future of Medicaid and the full U.S. healthcare system.

Educational Objectives:
• Discover the 10 major trends transforming Medicaid—and what new forces are emerging.
• Gain key insights into each trend’s evolution—from its current status to its anticipated impact.
• Explore how the 10 trends will affect the full spectrum of healthcare audiences—including states, providers, plans, pharmaceutical manufacturers and patients.
• Find out what State Innovation Waivers have to do with Medicaid—and how they intersect with 1115 waivers.
• Understand the reasons behind the growing interest in redefining permissible payment parameters under Medicaid.
• Learn what real-world data is showing about the economic impact of Medicaid expansion in “early adopter” states.


Speakers:


Deborah Bachrach, Partner, Healthcare, Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP, has more than 25 years of experience in health policy and financing in both the public and private sectors and an extensive background in Medicaid coverage and payment policies and healthcare reform. 
Patricia Boozang is Senior Managing Director of Manatt Health, an interdisciplinary policy and business advisory practice of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. Ms. Boozang provides policy, strategy and operations advice to a wide range of state and federal agencies and public and private healthcare organizations.
Melinda Dutton serves as a partner within the healthcare division of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, and also plays a leadership role within Manatt Health, an interdisciplinary policy and business advisory practice within the firm.
Cindy Mann, Partner, Healthcare, Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP,  has more than 30 years of experience in federal and state health policy, focused on health coverage, financing, access and operational issues.
FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units


Online


May 4, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:30 am PT


For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/10-medicaid-trends-m57982069171/?elqTrackId=9be0e8744aea4ec5a6f436c6badc933e&elq=92557124435040e58b2b8377ef530cac&elqaid=4882&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2935


Corporate Governance and Shareholder Activism - May 5, 2016

Corporate Governance in the New Shareholder Activism Landscape

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA  and Vintage 

In recent years, the landscape of shareholder activism has changed drastically.  Any company, regardless of size or financial performance, may become the target of shareholder activism.  A variety of issues may lead to these efforts of investors to influence a company’s decision-making and governance structure.  A company can take steps, however, to ensure they are effectively and competently handling their filing obligations under the federal securities laws to prevent or mitigate the impact of these situations, through accurate and complete filings, by knowing what and how much to properly disclose, and enhancing the quality of governance-related disclosures.

Join us for this 60-minute webinar to learn how to handle activist shareholders.  Our panel will discuss vulnerabilities to look for in a company that may make it the target of an activism campaign, the types of disclosures that can help to correct or mitigate these vulnerabilities, and practical tips for filing accurate and complete disclosures in compliance with the applicable securities rules and regulations.

Educational Objectives:
• Understand vulnerabilities that can make a company susceptible to shareholder activism
• Learn the types 


Speakers:


Kai Haakon E. Liekefett  - Partner and Head of Shareholder Activism Response Team, Vinson & Elkins
Richard Grubaugh - Senior Vice President, D.F. King
Greg Taxin - Managing Member, Spotlight Advisors, LLC

FREE!
Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online


May 5, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT


For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/corporate-governance-new-m57982069603/?elqTrackId=0f726a12d9a141ff8f637f53cbfd6c0d&elq=316218e6040a497192e08087746b18ac&elqaid=4959&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2981



Wage & Hour Updates - May 10, 2016

Wage & Hour Updates: Best Practices for Employers in 2016 

Sponsored by Gordon & Rees LLP


This webinar will focus on best wage-and-hour practices for employers in 2016. It is designed to assist employers in staying current with key developments from 2015 and those expected in 2016. Specific topics will include the FLSA’s new exemption rules, “on the clock” vs. “off the clock” work, meal and rest periods, increasing minimum wages nationwide, among other subjects. The presenters will also discuss recommended measures to minimize risk, as well as outline how to best deal with problems if/when they arise.

A few minutes of prevention goes a long way towards ensuring successful, productive employment relationships and reducing the risk of lawsuits. Attendees will receive practical training on important legal trends and learn simple actions they can take to protect themselves and their employees. Attendees can participate virtually from any location with an internet connection.

A brief Q&A session will follow.

Speakers:

James B. Hiller - James Hiller’s employment law practice includes representation of employers in all types of litigation, providing counseling advice to employers, and employment-related transaction negotiation and drafting. 

Brian Roth - Brian defends employers in wage and hour class and collective action lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Illinois Minimum Wage Law, and Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. He also defends employers in actions alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and wrongful termination. 

 

FREE!

Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit

May 10, 2016, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT

For further information see:

http://www.lexology.com/Events/Details/3060?utm_source=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNewsfeed&utm_medium=HTML%2bemail&utm_campaign=Lexology%2bsubscriber%2bdaily%2bfeed&utm_content=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNewsfeed%2b2016-04-22


Toxicology 101 for Attorneys - May 12, 2016

Toxicology 101 for Attorneys

Sponsored by the TASA Group Inc. - California MCLE provider number 15439

The TASA Group, in conjunction with health care expert Allison Muller, will present a free, one-hour interactive webinar presentation.     .



Speaker:

Dr. Allison Muller, Pharm.D, D.ABAT, is a health care leader with over twenty years of experience in health care program development, medical communications, professional education, and clinical toxicology. She is a board-certified clinical toxicologist that provides expert witness testimony for cases involving alcohol or drug-related vehicle accidents, carbon monoxide exposure, environmental issues, medication errors, poisonings, and pharmaceutical product liability.


FREE!


Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit

May 12, 2016, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

For further information see:

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=1158195&sessionid=1&key=92E79062E0A459DF14C65F116F358D1F&regTag=&sourcepage=register




Working Through Common Employee Issues - May 18, 2016

Managing to Succeed: Working Through Common Employee Issues 

Sponsored by Reed Smith LLP


This seminar will provide practical and strategic approaches to handling issues that surface while managing the employee workforce. Our presenters will cover topics such as social media in the workplace, using an employee’s own device, handling proprietary and confidential information, and evaluations and progressive discipline.

Format 
This program will be presented live in Philadelphia. For anyone unable to attend in Philadelphia, the program will also be broadcast as a live webinar. 


Speakers:

L. Julius M. Turman - Partner, Reed Smith LLP

John A. DiNome - Partner, Reed Smith LLP


Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit

May 18, 2016, 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT


FREE!


For further information see:

http://www.lexology.com/Events/Details/3049?utm_source=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNewsfeed&utm_medium=HTML%2bemail&utm_campaign=Lexology%2bsubscriber%2bdaily%2bfeed&utm_content=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNewsfeed%2b2016-04-22

Social Media Ethics - May 19, 2016

If You’re Not on Facebook You’re Committing Malpractice

Sponsored by Avvo Ignite


Can you imagine cross-examining a witness about a telephone call if you’d never used a telephone before? It sounds ridiculous, but that’s precisely where many attorneys find themselves today when it comes to social media. With most of the population now using one or more of these tools to communicate, it’s increasingly dangerous for attorneys to blithely ignore social media and other developing technologies.
Lawyers who attend this webinar will learn about:
  • The growing number of ethics opinions addressing social media, and the obligation of attorneys to be familiar with them.
  • How to think about counseling clients on use of social media during a pending matter — and the attorney’s own use.
  • The intersection between competency requirements and changes in law office technology.
FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online

May 19, 2016, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

http://lawyernomics.avvo.com/webinars/if-youre-not-on-facebook-youre-committing-malpractice-2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=webinar&utm_campaign=lrc_newsletter_pro&c3ch=Email&c3nid=newsletter_pro




Addressing Unconscious Bias - 1-1/2 units - Self Study


Discrimination Update: Addressing Unconscious Bias and Other New Frontiers in the Workplace

Sponsored by Miller Law Group

This activity is classified as Self Study as the activity or provider had been previously approved for California CLE credit.  Please see http://mcle.calbar.ca.gov/Attorneys/EducationOptions.aspx 

This webinar was originally made available January 28, 2016.  There is no assurance as to how long access will be available.


A competent litigator will solve problems, investigate facts, research law, negotiate effectively, and win when it’s important. Does that litigator have the skills to navigate the ethics minefield of electronic discovery?
In every aspect of relationships with client, Court and opposing counsel, eDiscovery triggers ethical obligations. How do best practices in eDiscovery make it easy to exercise the requisite diligence and professional responsibility?
Panelists discuss attorneys’ ethical obligation to understand their client’s use of technology, as it relates to investigation, preservation, and analysis of data during discovery.

Watch this webinar to explore the ethics considerations of the following:

  • Competence to identify and filter the right information
  • Negotiating a proportionate scope of discovery
  • Supervision of lawyers, vendors, and staff
  • Using technology to manage costs
  • Balancing fairness with “zealous advocacy”
- See more at: http://d4discovery.com/discover-more/2015/5/ethics-in-ediscovery-do-you-meet-expectations-of-competence-cle-webinar#sthash.u4cw0USp.dpuf
A competent litigator will solve problems, investigate facts, research law, negotiate effectively, and win when it’s important. Does that litigator have the skills to navigate the ethics minefield of electronic discovery?
In every aspect of relationships with client, Court and opposing counsel, eDiscovery triggers ethical obligations. How do best practices in eDiscovery make it easy to exercise the requisite diligence and professional responsibility?
Panelists discuss attorneys’ ethical obligation to understand their client’s use of technology, as it relates to investigation, preservation, and analysis of data during discovery.

Watch this webinar to explore the ethics considerations of the following:

  • Competence to identify and filter the right information
  • Negotiating a proportionate scope of discovery
  • Supervision of lawyers, vendors, and staff
  • Using technology to manage costs
  • Balancing fairness with “zealous advocacy”
- See more at: http://d4discovery.com/discover-more/2015/5/ethics-in-ediscovery-do-you-meet-expectations-of-competence-cle-webinar#sthash.u4cw0USp.dpuf
Workforce demographics are changing -- and our existing California and federal laws are being interpreted in new ways to apply to the new workplace profile. In this webinar, we will examine a number of protected classifications and other areas, with a spotlight on how the modern workplace is forcing employers, agencies and courts to reexamine our traditional views. Topics we will cover in depth include unconscious bias, race and color, religious accommodation, and gender issues. We’ll also offer best practices on addressing intentional or implicit workplace bias.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 unit - Elimination of Bias

Online - Self Study

For access to this webinar please contact:

ddl@millerlawgroup.com <ddl@millerlawgroup.com>