California CLE Spot: January 2017

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Cybersecurity in 2017 - January 11, 2017

Cybersecurity in 2017 What Will or Will Not Change in the Federal Arena -

Sponsored by Pillsbury
Although MCLEs are not mentioned, Pillsbury is California MCLE provider no. 2791.

Cybersecurity and data protection have become more important initiatives for companies to consider under recent Federal statutes and regulations establishing cybersecurity as a Federal priority.

Come January 20, the next phase of the cybersecurity landscape and federal requirements will unfold under the Trump administration.

Topics will include:

What to expect from the Trump administration
Managing Cybersecurity from a business and compliance perspective (focusing on prospective and current federal contractors)
Understanding and navigating FedRAMP and how Federal agencies are implementing FedRAMP requirements
How companies should respond to a Cyber intrusion or breach; cooperating with a federal investigation

Speaker:

C. Joël Van Over, Partner

Craig J. Saperstein, Counsel

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 unit

Online

January 11, 2017, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT

For further information see:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/1261/landing-pages/cybersecurity-in-2017.asp?sid=0eafb610-ef21-499c-b65a-f83d92f760c9

Ethical Concerns about Client Data - Ethics - January 18, 2017

Protecting Client Data: Ethical & Statutory Concerns for Law Firms

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and CNA Insurance

The extremely confidential nature of client data held by law firms makes them one of the biggest targets for hackers. In addition, lawyers have ethical and statutory obligations to keep this client data confidential. Combining these factors with a lawyer’s ethical obligation to remain competent in a world where today’s client data is increasingly being held digitally results in a complex and demanding standard for attorneys to uphold.

Join us for this 60-minute program, where our panelists will discuss the specific obligations of law firms under legal and ethical rules when dealing with cybersecurity risks or breaches, the type of liability and risk specific to law firms, and how to manage these risks to uphold these obligations.

Please join us for the airing of this pre-recorded presentation followed by live Q&A with our speakers at the end of the webinar!

Educational Objectives:

Webinar participants will learn:
• Ethical and statutory considerations related to cyber liability;
• Hacks and risks that specifically target law firms;
• Best practices for law firms to protect confidential client data and remain technologically competent.

Speakers:

David J. Shannon
Shareholder, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin

Michael Barrett
Risk Control Director, Lawyers Professional Liability Program, CNA

Lisa Jaffee
RPLU, CIPP/US, Claims Consultant, CNA

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 unit

Online

January 18, 2017, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

For further information see:

https://www.bna.com/encore-protecting-client-m73014448372/?EloquaCID=4330&utm_campaign=CP_SWEB_LEGAL_Protecting+Client+Data_EM+1_122916&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=1fa860d315534974a9d7216747abfa16&elq=b91c7bb4ae664cdfa52b728760ea215d&elqaid=7245&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4330

Employment Law Developments of 2016 - Live - Mountain View - January 18, 2017

The Most Significant Employment Law Developments of 2016

Sponsored by Fenwick & West LLP

Although the registration page does not specify CLE credit, Fenwick & West is California certified provider no. 1166.

2016 brought several employment law developments that will undoubtedly affect your workplace. The Fenwick & West Employment Practices Group invites you to attend its annual complimentary briefing to learn more about the most important developments from 2016, and our recommendations to effectively comply with significant changes in the law in 2017 and beyond.

Attorneys Dan McCoy, Saundra Riley, Sheeva Ghassemi-Vanni, Anna Suh, and Jenny Wiegley from Fenwick’s Employment Practices Group will summarize developments in several areas including:

Wage/Hour: Proposed changes to the federal overtime laws (and the current status thereof) and other worker classification related developments, including the latest developments in contractor misclassification
Time Off: Amendments to paid sick leave law and paid family benefits, and the proliferation of discretionary time off policies
Equal Employment Opportunity: Continued developments in states’ fair pay acts, new retaliation guidance from the EEOC, the EEOC’s new EEO-1 pay reporting requirements, and EEOC activity regarding protections for LGBT workers
Arbitration: Enforceability of class action waivers
NLRB: Continued scrutiny of employer action and policies and agreements, especially involving social media and other “conduct” policies
Unfair Competition: Potential limitations on no re-employment clauses with departing employees, including in separation agreements

FREE!

Total Credits: 2.00 units (see note above)

Live:

Fenwick & West LLP

Silicon Valley Center

801 California Street

Mountain View, CA 94041

January 18, 2017
Registration/Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Program: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

For further information see:

http://pages.fenwick.com/EVFW-2017-01-EMPLOYMENTUPDATE_LP-RSVP-Yes.html?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURsak5qWmxPVGd5Tm1JMyIsInQiOiJjYmdqQkY0dlpBWmtoajFHaEw4YnMxWVNBNzhJMGQ2V1FsTm1QZk5MM1ArV0tCTDBzeTdLOWpFV3M3TkQyTUhjTTltcVc2MDVkYzNGeTZQeDhmWFBXQT09In0%3D

Employment Law Developments of 2016 - Live - SF - January 25, 2017

Wage/Hour: Proposed changes to the federal overtime laws (and the current status thereof) and other worker classification related developments, including the latest developments in contractor misclassification
Time Off: Amendments to paid sick leave law and paid family benefits, and the proliferation of discretionary time off policies
Equal Employment Opportunity: Continued developments in states’ fair pay acts, new retaliation guidance from the EEOC, the EEOC’s new EEO-1 pay reporting requirements, and EEOC activity regarding protections for LGBT workers
Arbitration: Enforceability of class action waivers
NLRB: Continued scrutiny of employer action and policies and agreements, especially involving social media and other “conduct” policies
Unfair Competition: Potential limitations on no re-employment clauses with departing employees, including in separation agreements

FREE!

Total Credits: 2.00 units (see note above)

Live:

Fenwick & West LLP

555 California Street

12th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94104

January 25, 2017
Registration/Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Program: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

For further information see:

Information Governance - On Demand

Advice from Counsel: Finding “Quick Wins” in Information Governance

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and FTI Consulting

In the latest Advice from Counsel report, we asked a wide range of questions to better understand how corporations are approaching information governance.This includes their key challenges, areas of success, and some of the basic mechanics they have adopted to develop and implement these programs. The results clearly show that with a few exceptions, most organizations are in the early stages of information governance adoption. Yes these executives have strong advice on how best to begin and implement an information governance initiative. From these results, organizations can better understand how their peers are successfully keeping an eye on the “big picture” while executing “quick wins” that help build momentum for broader information governance initiatives.

Educational Objectives:

•The top four roadblocks in developing and implementing IG programs
•Areas of information governance success
•Top advice for organizations just beginning the processSpeakers:

Mr. Jake Frazier of FTI Consulting assists corporate legal departments and law firms in identifying, evaluating, and implementing in-house eDiscovery and information governance solutions which produce the largest return on investment and reduce risk. He participated as a founding member of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and as a member of the Sedona Conference. Mr. Frazier holds his J.D. from the Arizona State College of Law, and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Mr. Ari Kaplan of Ari Kaplan Advisors is a leading legal industry analyst and is an inaugural Fastcase 50 honoree and a finalist for ILTA's Thought Leader of the Year award.

Mr. Jordan Williams is a Senior Counsel in the NiSource Corporate Service Company's Litigation Group. He is the primary litigator for Columbus Gas of Ohio, Columbus Gas of Virginia, and Columbia Gas of Kentucky, which are fully regulated natural gas distribution companies.

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Approximately 60 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/advice-counsel-finding-m57982068257/

ACA 2016 Employer Mandate - On Demand

ACA 2016 Employer Mandate: The Compliance Crunch is Here

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and Ernst & Young

The Affordable Care Act reporting requirements and potential excise tax penalties remain challenging for employers. As of January 1, 2016, the law applies to even more employers and an even higher percentage of employees.

The ACA’s excise tax includes daunting requirements for determining whether an employee is full-time. Under the ACA, if employers do not offer coverage to 95% of full time employees, they have to pay a $2,160 federal excise tax for every full-time employee not offered coverage under appropriate health insurance.

Who is a full-time employee? This is no longer an obvious classification. Certain contingent workers could now be considered full time common law employees, and companies must evaluate their number of employees by a specific measurement methodology.

If the 95% thresholds are not met, if even a single employee obtains coverage on an ACA-mandated insurance exchange with a tax subsidy, the $2,160 excise tax is levied not just for that single employee, but on every employee in the enterprise, whether they were offered coverage or not.

This program will cover the following steps employers need to undertake to be prepared for the new 2016 requirements:
• Documentation of financial statement position under ASC 450 regarding excise tax accrual
• Analysis of contingent workforce
• Evaluation of internal controls
• Evaluation of data integrity within systems

Speakers:

Ms. Juliette Meunier advises companies in all industries on the employer implications of the Affordable Care Act. With Ernst & Young since 2000, she helps companies to understand the law’s impact from a financial perspective, and assists with operational, strategic, and compliance issues associated with the new legislation.

Mr. Ali Master, Partner and National Director of Ernst & Young LLP's ACA Services, manages a team of approximately 200 professionals responsible for providing a comprehensive suite of ACA tax services to clients spanning ACA Readiness Assessments, Cost Modeling, Employer Mandate Compliance, Marketplace Exchange Support, and IRS Information Reporting Services.

Mr. James Pheifer is a principal in Ernst & Young LLP's Human Capital practice.He has over 17 years of broad-based human resources consulting experience, including HR risk management, HR strategy and design, and HR process improvement.

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.50 units

Online
On Demand - Approximately 90 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/aca-2016-employer-m57982067093/

Driving Diversity - Elimination of Bias - On Demand

Driving Diversity - Moving the Needle in Legal

Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer, a global information services company.

Although Wolters Kluwer is not a California MCLE provider, Goodwin Procter LLP - one of the presenters - is provider no. 13954.

Diverse legal teams produce better work for their clients and earn a higher share of their wallet, but the legal profession continues to be the least diverse in the US. Corporate legal departments have lead the way in putting pressure on the law firms they hire to diversify, but challenges still remain. It is very clear diversity in the legal profession is no longer seen as an added bonus but an absolute must to innovate and remain competitive in the marketplace.

Learn how to drive diversity in this webinar. Joining us in the discussions are:

In this webinar, you will:

Learn why diversity matters
Gain insight from our guest corporate legal and outside counsel speakers on how they are driving diversity with positive results
Get an action plan to start a diversity and inclusion initiative today

Speakers:

Alan Bryan, Senior Associate General Counsel - Legal Operations and Outside Counsel Management at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Laura Rees Acosta, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at Goodwin Procter LLP

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 units

Online

On Demand

Originally broadcast on December 7, 2016

For further information see:

https://engage.vevent.com/index.jsp?eid=6213&seid=605&lc=en&cc=US

Streamline Your M&A Due Diligence - On Demand

Effective M&A Transactions: How to Streamline Your M&A Due Diligence Process

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and TMF Group

Due diligence remains one of the most important parts of the M&A process and is essential for a successful transaction. Prior to engaging in the due diligence process, the parties to a transaction need to prepare effectively on both the sell-side and the buy-side by setting proper goals. Vast amounts of data and information must be shared and analyzed when disposing or acquiring assets, and participants to a transaction must know how to properly allocate roles and responsibilities to effectively manage the due diligence process.

Join us for this 60-minute program where our panelists will discuss the overall M&A due diligence process, how to prepare for M&A due diligence, and the future of due diligence.

Educational Objectives:
Program participants will learn:
• How to set key aims and the right scope to get the most out of M&A due diligence
• How to efficiently use external counsel and properly allocate roles/responsibilities
• Tips and tricks to reduce the labor-intensive due diligence process

Speakers:

Ms. Kristen Prohl is Vice President, Chief Regulatory Counsel for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., a leading hotel and leisure company. She joined the company in 2006 as a Director, Associate General Counsel, to provide legal support for North American hotel development deals.

Ms. Ani Kusheva of Skadden Arps focuses on corporate matters, including cross-borders mergers and acquisitions, public company takeovers, joint ventures and private equity transactions. Her recent experience includes advising, among others: Hellermen Tyton Group PLC in its U.S. $17 billion acquisition by Delphi Automotive PLC.

Mr. Matthew Eckford is the recently appointed as the Commercial Lead for TMF Group’s QuickDocs global solution; a one-stop global solution to order due diligence documents from jurisdictions around the world.

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Approximately 60 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/effective-ma-transactions-m57982076414/

IG and Litigation Technology - 1-1/2 units - On Demand

Dealing with New Technologies: What to Think About from Information Governance and Litigation Perspectives

Cybersecurity Risks for Small Law Firms - On Demand

Cybersecurity Risks for Small Law Firms: Protecting Your Firm and Your Clients

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and Citrix ShareFile

All law firms are at risk for data breaches due to the great amount of clients’ confidential information that they possess. Small law firms, in particular, often do not have the resources to allot to a separate cybersecurity program and therefore face a significant threat of experiencing a data breach. However, these firms must still take measures to ensure their clients’ information is secure and mitigate any potential risks.

Join experts from Citrix ShareFile and a certified information privacy professional (CIPP) from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP to learn the ways in which small law firms are open to cyberattacks. Additionally, the panelists will discuss ways in which small law firms can develop an effective cybersecurity program and protect themselves by using technology such as cloud software.

Educational Objectives:

• Understand how hackers can infiltrate your law firm’s database
• Develop an effective cybersecurity plan specific to your small law firm’s needs
• Learn how to use the proper technology to protect your firm from cyberattacks

Speakers:

Mr. Sean Hoar of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a veteran security and privacy attorney and an accomplished litigator with over two decades of experience prosecuting cybercrime, identity theft, Internet fraud, and other matters for the U.S. Department of Justice.

Ms. Sara Greene is the Director of Citrix ShareFile for Legal. She has helped ShareFile’s charge into the legal industry by understanding the software and internet security needs of law firms and legal IT consultants. She has a strong understanding of software as a service and cloud computing needs in the legal context. ShareFile is a market leading provider of secure cloud based document sharing.
Mr. John McHugh is a Strategic Partnership Associate in the Citrix ShareFile Business Development team. In his role he develops partnerships within the legal industry, focusing primarily on Bar Associations and Law Schools. He has a background in legislative and regulatory development and was a senior policy analyst for the State of North Carolina.

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Approximately 60 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/cybersecurity-risks-small-m57982063761/

Preventing Internal Cybersecurity Breaches - On Demand

Preventing Internal Cybersecurity Breaches: How to Effectively Train Your Employees

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and NAVEX Global

While most companies are focusing on preventing external cybersecurity attacks, they often ignore one of the biggest cybersecurity risks: their own employees. Studies have shown that unintentional employee behavior can create major vulnerabilities within companies, leaving them open to cybersecurity attacks. However, companies tend to fall short in effectively training their employees on cybersecurity issues and awareness.

In this program, our panelists will discuss the types of cybersecurity threats created by a lack of employee awareness, and how to develop an effective cybersecurity training program for your employees to prevent and solve for these vulnerabilities.

Educational Objectives:
Program participants will learn:
• Examples of the types of threats that can come from employee behavior;
• How to develop bring-your-own-device (BYOD), social media, and secure data access policies;
• Strategies for developing and implementing an effective cybersecurity training program for employees to raise awareness

Speakers:

Jonathan T. Hyman - Partner, Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis

Dean M. Dolan - Of Counsel, Baker & McKenzie LLP

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Approximately 60 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/preventing-internal-cybersecurity-m57982077559/?utm_campaign=CP_SWEB_Legal_Preventing+Internal+Cybersecurity+OnDemand_EM+1_110716&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=f67e549bda5942d1945d536fc3bd2efe&elq=c6c8f83e73604b8290518f82bb257963&elqaid=6858&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4084

10 Medicaid Trends to Watch in 2016 - 1-1/2 units - On Demand

10 Medicaid Trends to Watch in 2016—and Beyond

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and Manatt Health

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 program, 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.
Speakers:

Deborah Bachrach is a Partner in the healthcare division of Manatt, Phelps has with 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. She works with states, providers, plans and foundations in analyzing and implementing the Affordable Care Act and payment and delivery system reforms.

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 is a Partner in 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. Ms. Dutton’s practice concentrates on advising clients in the healthcare industry with respect to regulatory, public policy and business matters.

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.50 units

Online

On Demand - Approximately 90 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/10-medicaid-trends-m57982069171/

The Year in Review and a Look Forward to 2017 -1-1/2 units - On Demand

The Year in Review and a Look Forward to 2017

Sponsored by Miller Law Group

Per the sponsors: "This program qualifies for self-study credit for California Attorneys. Attorneys should record the credit in their Personal MCLE log."

Join Miller Law Group for their annual review of significant developments in employment law over the past year and what's ahead for 2017. They will survey key agency developments at the NLRB, DOL, EEOC and more, review important U.S. Supreme Court and California court rulings, explain the new laws scheduled to take effect in 2017, and discuss pending legislation and key court decisions that are expected to be handed down in the coming year.

They will also cover best practices to prepare your organization for employment law compliance in the new year and beyond,will explore recent developments involving disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation obligations under California and federal law, with a special emphasis on the interactive process, attendance issues, telecommuting, reassignment, and more.

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.50 units

Online

On Demand - Previously shown December 15, 2016

For further information see:

https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=h2fve5isdn2r&campaign=th0inamwjpan

Accommodating Disabled Employees - 1-1/2 units - Elim of Bias - On Demand

Accommodating Disabled Workers: Managing Employer Obligations Within the Law

Sponsored by Miller Law Group, California MCLE Provider no. 13321

Determining reasonable accommodations for disabled workers, and managing accommodations that are in place, can be a complicated and time-consuming process for employers - and legal missteps can carry a high price tag. This webinar will explore recent developments involving disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation obligations under California and federal law, with a special emphasis on the interactive process, attendance issues, telecommuting, reassignment, and more.

Originally broadcast November 29, 2016

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.50 units

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

http://www.millerlawgroup.com/recordings/2016-11-29_ELU.html