Net Neutrality - 2 units - Live - Menlo Park - February 7, 2017

Net Neutrality: Experience It As You've Never Done Before, And As You May Never Get To Do Again

Sponsored by Steptoe & Johnson LLP

Steptoe will host an Open Internet "extravaganza", including two panels of experts who promise to provide creative and informative discord on the Open Internet hot button issues of our day, including the existential one: What is the Open Internet rules’ life expectancy under the new Administration?

Speakers include:

Ryan Clough -  General Counsel, Public Knowledge

Markham Erickson -  Partner, Steptoe

Lloyd Kaufman -  President and Co-Founder, Troma Entertainment

Pantelis Michalopoulos - Partner, Steptoe 

Gigi Sohn - former counselor to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler and former President and CEO of Public Knowledge

Berin Szoka -  President, Tech Freedom

FREE!

Total Credits:  2.00 units

Location:

Stanford Park Hotel
100 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

February 7, 2017,  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  PT To register, go to:

https://email.steptoecommunications.com/65/765/landing-pages/rsvp-blank.asp

Employment 2020: Legal Issues of the Future - February 7, 2017

Employment 2020: Legal Issues for the Workforce of the Future

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA 

Developments in technology are reshaping the way people work. Top attorneys, advocates and policy makers in labor and employment will help you navigate the hot-button issues in the rapidly shifting workplace. 

RSVP now to also hear from these experts and the Bloomberg Law editorial team behind Daily Labor Report about the issues likely to dominate the labor and employment law landscape in 2017. 

That includes:

• Regulatory changes coming from the Trump administration
• High-profile cases likely to go before the Supreme Court
• Efforts to update federal labor and employment laws in Congress
• Issues expected to dominate collective bargaining negotiations
• New rules of the road for federal contractors

Moderator: 

Chris Opfer, Bloomberg BNA Managing Editor for Labor and Employment

Speakers:

James Conigliaro, Jr. -  Founder, Uber Independent Drivers Guild
Tammy McCutchen -  Principal, Littler Mendelson P.C. (former Wage and Hour Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor) 
David Rolf -  International Vice President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

February 7, 2017, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

For further information see:

https://www.bna.com/2017-outlook-labor-m73014449280/?EloquaCID=4369&utm_campaign=LEGAL_EVENT_BLAW_BLAW601AC_Labor+Outlook+2017+Invite_EM+1_010516&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&promocode=BLAW601AC&elqTrackId=748673e207f949d0ade55263a25e38e4&elq=9361db6e41be4a61af9e2261c4cc4c18&elqaid=7273&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4369

Cybersecurity Regulation - February 23, 2017

Is Your Business Prepared for the New Era of Cybersecurity Regulation?

Sponsored by Pillsbury

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

Companies needed to establish comprehensive data breach plans, create multi-stepped authentication processes, appoint a chief information security officer and mitigate third party vendor risk—compliance with which needed to be certified by senior leadership. Now, the regulation will come into effect March 1, 2017, giving banks and insurers an extra two months to become compliant with these new cybersecurity regulations. While the deadline has been extended, the need to become compliant has not lessened.

Join cybersecurity and legal professionals from Pillsbury, FireEye and Thomson
Reuters for an updated discussion on the ground-breaking new rule, and how 
financial services companies need to accelerate their efforts to comply.

Topics to be covered include:

• Updated discussion of the New York rule and implementation of policies and procedures, including any changes from the original regulations set forth in September 2016
• Examination of who’s covered by the new rule and who may be exempted
• Legal and business implications for financial services companies
• What companies need to do now to address the immediate and longer-term implications

Speakers:

Brian Finch -  Partner, Pillsbury

Dave Curran -  Global Director, Risk and Compliance, Thomson Reuters

Holly Ridgeway -  Director of Information Security Programs, FireEye; Former CISO at a Financial Institution and at the Department of Justice

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

February 23, 2017, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PDT

For further information see:

https://notifications.pillsburylaw.com/14/1333/landing-pages/2017-02-23-cybersecurity-in-2017---part-2.asp?sid=a5fec8e5-6692-4d73-a7e4-a79eb5f15213

The Gig Economy - 1-1/2 units - On Demand

2016 Outlook on Labor & Employment: Worker Status in the Gig Economy 

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA 

As digital platforms that link workers with “gigs”—on-demand, freelance jobs—are increasing, questions arise about the status of and security for workers who earn a full or part-time living through the on-demand workforce whether driving cars through Uber, doing odd jobs through TaskRabbit, or renting out their apartments through Airbnb.  Are these workers employees, independent contractors or something else?  The panel will discuss the legal status of these workers and the implications of the on-demand economy in general.

Educational Objectives:

Understand the changing nature of work in the on-demand economy.  Hear expert perspectives on issues of interest including:
• Differences between marketplaces like Airbnb and service providers like Instacart
• The impact of worker classifications and whether there is a possible third classification 
• Debates surrounding whether tax and employment laws should be adapted in light of the sharing economy
• Where Congress stands, and how lawmakers are thinking about worker issues
Portable benefits models and other possible protections for sharing economy workers

Speakers:

Seth D. Harris is a member of Dentons' Public Policy and Regulation practice. Before joining Dentons, Seth served four and a half years as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor, and six months as Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor and a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.

Before joining the Chamber, Randy Johnson was the Republican labor counsel and coordinator for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce where he supervised a staff of professionals and was responsible for employment policy and legal issues before the committee.

Kelly Ross has been with the AFL-CIO since 2002, and has been Deputy Policy Director for the AFL-CIO since 2010.  As Deputy Policy Director, he is responsible for policy formulation and implementation on a wide range of issues, including economic policy, budget and tax policy, labor standards, and employment policy. 

Rebecca Smith joined the National Employment Law Project in 2000, after nearly 20 years advocating for migrant farm workers in Washington State.  At NELP, she has worked to modernize state unemployment insurance programs, promoting reforms to fill the gaps in the program denying benefits to women and families.

Senator Mark Warner of Virginia was elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2008 and reelected to a second term in November 2014. He serves on the Senate Finance, Banking, Budget, and Intelligence committees. 

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online

On Demand - Approximately 90 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/2016-outlook-labor-m57982067433/

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 

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and Catalyst

New technologies are changing the way we manage information – and presenting new privacy and litigation-related issues. Get essential insights for your organization to integrate new technologies into existing Information Governance (IG) policies with this complimentary webinar.

Explore the privacy, security, and litigation issues that emerge as new technologies for managing Electronically Stored Information (ESI) are being developed and deployed. Hear real-live examples from the experts on how to anticipate and prevent problems down the road.

Educational Objectives:

• Appreciate how new technologies must be evaluated and integrated into pre-existing information governance policies
• Understand that privacy, security, and litigation readiness must be considered when new technologies are chosen
• Create a template or series of topics to be considered when integrating new technologies

Speakers:

Mr. Ronald J. Hedges of Ronald J. Hedges LLC served as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey from 1986 to 2007.  He is the chair of the Advisory Board of Digital Discovery & e-Evidence, a Bloomberg BNA publication.  Mr. Hedges has authored numerous articles on electronic information.  Among other things he is a co-author of both editions of the Federal Judicial Center publication, Managing Discovery of Electronic Information: A Pocket Guide for Judges.

Dr. Ann Cavoukian served for an unprecedented three terms as Commissioner of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada. Recognized as one of the leading privacy experts in the world, Dr. Cavoukian is an avowed believer in the role that technology can play in protecting privacy.

Ms. Gail Gottehrer is a litigation partner in at the law firm of Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP in New York and Connecticut. Her practice focuses on class action defense, management-side labor and employment litigation, and other complex commercial matters, including privacy and technology-related litigation and workplace-related class actions. She is one of the few defense lawyers to have been involved in the trial of a class action to verdict before a jury.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online

On Demand - Approximately 90 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/dealing-new-technologies-m57982066524/

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/

Consequences of Amending the Federal Rules - 1-1/2 units - On Demand

Amending the Federal Rules - Intended and Unintended Consequences 

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA and Zylab

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended as of December 1, 2015.  These Amendments were intended to, among other things, clarify the scope of discovery, emphasize cooperation and proportionality in discovery, and establish a uniform approach to remedies for the loss of electronically stored information (“ESI”).

The Amendments are of the utmost importance to anyone who practices in the federal courts.  The intent of the Amendments as described above will affect the litigation strategy of every attorney and will require attorneys to “stop and think” when they serve or respond to discovery requests or engage in discovery disputes.  Likewise, a uniform approach to remedies for the loss of ESI should bring predictability for attorneys who have a multistate practice.

The Amendments are expected to reduce the cost and delay associated with litigation in the United States courts.  This should assist parties – individuals, business entities, and government agencies – in deciding whether to litigate and in understanding and monitoring litigation related costs and delays.

Educational Objectives:

• Recognize the proper scope of discovery under the Amendments
• Appreciate how the Amendments should promote cooperation between parties and proportionality in discovery
• Understand the “new” approach to sanctions or remedial measures when ESI is lost
• Demonstrate that the Amendments may have consequences that go beyond those that are intended

Partial List of Speakers:

Mr. Ronald J. Hedges served as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey from 1986 to 2007.  He is the chair of the Advisory Board of Digital Discovery & e-Evidence, a Bloomberg BNA publication.  

Hon. Craig B. Shaffer has been a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Colorado since January 2001.  Magistrate Judge Shaffer graduated from the College of William and Mary and earned a juris doctor cum laude from Tulane University’s School of Law. 

Mr. Thomas Allman is an attorney residing in Cincinnati, Ohio and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.  Prior to retirement as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of BASF Corporation, he was an early advocate of what became the 2006 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online

On Demand - Approximately 90 minutes

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/amending-federal-rules-m57982064880/

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

Preventing Internal Cybersecurity Breaches - On Demand - Expires October 18, 2021

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:

Mr. Jonathan Hyman of Meyers, Roman, Friedman & Lewis serves as outside labor and employment counsel for businesses including the drafting of employment policies and agreements, auditing human resources practices, advising on day-to-day employment issues. 

Mr. Dean Dolan of counsel in Baker & McKenzie’s Toronto office,  has served on the executive committee of the Ontario Bar Association's Privacy Law Section.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit General 

Online

On Demand - Expires October 18, 2021

For further information see:

http://www.bna.com/preventing-internal-cybersecurity-m57982077559/?utm_campaign=CP_SWEB_Legal_Preventing+Internal+Cybersecurity+OnDemand_EM+2_112816&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=fd5890b440be4053b6542b09d45efc8e&elq=a8ef23322a084ad08d8bbf13a95a9335&elqaid=6890&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4084

Note:  May require a promotion code