Chemical Regulation in 2018 - February 8, 2018

2018 Chemical Policy Summit Series Part I: Chemical Regulation in 2018: A Sneak Preview of Things to Come

Sponsored by Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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What a difference a year makes! To some extent, the surprise of 2016 -- the election of Donald J. Trump as President -- did make many predicted changes about life in Washington, D.C. for 2017 come true. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) budget proposal reflects serious cuts, environmental policies were reversed, rules were withdrawn, several promulgated regulations were Congressionally invalidated, and new leadership positions remain open in several program offices. For chemical practitioners, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) implementation has dominated the headlines, with pesticide issues following closely behind.

Join us for a focused discussion, featuring Nancy B. Beck, Ph.D., a top EPA Administration leader, of priorities facing EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), focusing on TSCA implementation issues and many hot topics in the pesticide area, including Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) issues such as glyphosate, pollinators, and much more.

This program may be especially helpful for small and large chemical manufacturers and the trade associations that serve them; downstream customers; retailers; original equipment manufacturers (OEM); consultants; attorneys; and government affairs representatives.

Speakers:

James V. Aidala - Senior Government Affairs Consultant, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Charles M. Auer - Senior Regulatory and Policy Advisor, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Nancy B. Beck, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.® - Deputy Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention

Lynn L. Bergeson - Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P. C.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

February 8, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5840

Corporate Immigration Enforcement – Part I - 1-1/2 units - February 21, 2018

Corporate Immigration Enforcement: Risks for Employers – A Two Part Series: Part I

Sponsored by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

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The Trump administration has had a significant impact on immigration. Companies and employees are finding themselves in the government’s crosshairs due to the increased immigration related enforcement at the worksite and borders. Worksite inspections and audits have increased over the past year and are expected to increase in 2018. In order to minimize the risk of a government investigation, employers must understand the risks they face due to the increased scrutiny and the best way to adopt a comprehensive immigration compliance plan.

In this webinar, Part One of the series, Manatt and Fragomen attorneys will provide insight into the priorities of the government agencies and their impact upon companies and their employees. They will also discuss the rights and obligations of foreign national travelers at the border and special concerns involving the privacy of electronic devices.

Speakers:

Richard S. Hartunian - Partner, Corporate Investigations and White Collar Defense, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Parisa Karaahmet - Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Blake Chisam - Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.50 units

Online

February 21, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5831

Fraud and Corruption Investigations - February 27, 2018

Fraud and Corruption Investigations in the 21st Century: How the Landscape Has Changed

Sponsored by K2 Intelligence

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Regardless of the number of high profile fraud and corruption matters hitting the headlines, fraudsters appear undaunted.  Technology now serves to enable these fraudsters, but it has also been a game-changer for investigative teams.  However, the technology needs to be driven by a diverse team of intelligence-driven investigators and forensic accountants who understand how to quickly, easily and thoroughly use the technology in support of the legal team’s goals.

From data analytics to machine learning, artificial intelligence to algorithms and biometrics, this webinar will detail how technology has influenced the investigative playing field - one where only a few decades ago had difficulty getting data and now has so much data it has difficulty managing it. It will discuss the impact of forensic accounting, those specialized accountants who are also investigative in bent, that pivot from place to place, quietly driving the scope and collection of hard-to-find data needed for litigation support. Additionally, this program will review regulation and the jurisdictional differences affecting multi-national corporations, such as restrictions affecting the movement of data between countries, privacy considerations in light of GDPR, and the need for ongoing compliance programs, protocols and training.

Finally, this webinar will briefly reflect on the 40th anniversary of FCPA and 25th anniversary of OECD and how these matters and investigations have changed (or not) over time.

Speaker:

Kenneth Yormak - Managing Director, K2 Intelligence

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

February 27, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5830

A 90 Day GDPR Action Plan - February 28, 2018

Countdown to the GDPR: A 90-Day Action Plan for Compliance

Sponsored by Zapproved

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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect May 25, 2018. If your company conducts business in Europe, you must ensure that your data management strategies comply with the GDPR’s strict data privacy requirements by that date or face huge penalties. Is your company ready to meet these new rules? If you have begun preparing, how can you assess whether your strategies are sufficient? As the deadline draws near, there’s a lot you can do now to help your company be in compliance.

Join us for this 60-minute program where our panelists will discuss a 90-day action plan for U.S. companies to meet the GDPR requirements — and avoid the risks and penalties for non-compliance. Panelists will outline the key steps you must take to assess current data management programs and offer strategies to make sure you are prepared for the GDPR data privacy changes by May 2018.

Speakers:

Aaron Laliberte -  VP of Product, Zapproved

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FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

February 28, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5854

Global Subsidiary Management - February 28, 2018

Risk & Compliance Abroad: A Better Way for Global Subsidiary Management 

Sponsored by Vistra

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As your business continues to expand internationally, you must ensure that you are properly managing your global subsidiaries to maintain compliance.  Each jurisdiction in which you conduct business poses a different level of difficulty, with varying and complex regulations.  However, with newly developing risks and constantly changing laws as regulators turn their eyes towards subsidiary management, is your current corporate governance framework for managing subsidiaries still the best approach?

Join us for this 60-minute webinar where our panelists will discuss the biggest compliance risks faced in global subsidiary management, focusing on some of today’s key jurisdictions for expansion, including markets in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.  Our speakers will outline the most common forms of global subsidiary management today and discuss some of the pitfalls that businesses face using these frameworks today.  Finally, this program will offer strategies for improving your global subsidiary management projects in the current landscape.

Speakers:

Andrew Pointer - Director of Business Development, Vistra

Daniel G. Berick - Partner, Squire Patton Boggs

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

February 28, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5845

Bloomberg 2017 State Trust Nexus Survey - On Demand

Learning from the Bloomberg BNA 2017 State Trust Nexus Survey

Sponsored by Bloomberg BNA

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In Bloomberg BNA's 5th annual Trust Nexus Survey, senior state tax officials answered questions addressing their general trust income tax policies, the constitutional limitations placed on their taxation of trusts, the taxation of nonresident and part-year resident trusts, the availability of credits for taxes paid to other states and the specific activities that determine whether a trust is taxed as a resident trust in their state.

With the lack of uniform trust residency laws across the states, double taxation becomes a concern for all those involved with the creation and administration of a trust. When a trust is a resident trust under a state's law, the state may tax the trust's entire income. Because trust residency laws vary greatly among the states, a trust may be considered a resident trust in more than one state. As a result, the trust is subject to tax on its entire income in multiple states.

This webinar covers the results of BNA’s 2017 Trust Nexus Survey and examines broad trends that emerge through the states’ responses.

Speakers:

David A. Berek - Partner, Baker & McKenzie

Mark Hawkins - Director, Moss Adams

Lauren Colandreo - State Tax Law Editor, Bloomberg BNA

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FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5910

Ensuring Compliance with the Global Gig Economy - On Demand

Ensuring Compliance with the Global Gig Economy 

Sponsored by Global PEO Services

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The traditional employment relationship has changed recently across the world.  As your business looks to expand or continues to expand globally, you must be ready to face challenges that arise in different jurisdictions where you find you need to utilize contingent workers and independent contractors.  Where do businesses face the biggest risks and pitfalls surrounding the gig economy when expanding globally?  What are the top compliance issues that arise?  How can your company prepare for these?

Join us for this 60-minute webinar, where our panelists will discuss the top compliance and business challenges that companies face in establishing local workforces as they expand globally.  Our panelists will discuss the risks and benefits of working with the global gig economy, as well as provide strategies for managing these new types of employment relationships.

Speakers:

Nina K. Markey - Shareholder, Co-Chair, Staffing, Independent Contractors and Contingent Workers Practice Group, Littler Mendelson

Adam Sheffield - President, Global PEO Services

Hazzen Muñoz - Director, Global Talent, Contingent Workforce Solutions

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5917

Appellate Courts: Labor and Employment Law in 2017 - On Demand

What U.S. Employers Need to Know About How the Appellate Courts Changed the Labor and Employment Law Landscape in 2017

Sponsored by Baker & McKenzie LLP

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The news media and pundits are focused on the changes wrought by President Trump and his appointees during his first year in office. Meanwhile, lawyers and HR professionals are acutely attuned to the 2017 decisions issued by the federal appellate courts. During his eight years in office President Obama's appointments transformed the make-up of the thirteen federal courts. When President Obama arrived, four courts were majority Democratic, when he left nine were majority Democratic.

In 2017, the appellate courts issued a number of significant decisions with blockbuster developments sure to affect US employers. From transgender protections under Title VII to the protection of vulgar rants on social media, the federal courts weighed in on a wide variety of issues facing employers today.

Our webinar will help you stay ahead of the curve by explaining the impact of these major cases and helping you plan ahead for 2018. We will cover:
• The NLRB’s Joint-Employer holding and the future of the joint employer standard
• Important new FMLA cases regarding what constitutes a reasonable leave of absence
• New developments regarding medical marijuana in the workplace
• The current status of Weingarten rights
• The enforceability of class and collective action waivers 

Speakers:

Douglas Darch - Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Jenna Neumann - Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5919

Patent Trial and Appeal Board in 2017 - January 10, 2018

2017 PTAB Post-Grant Year In Review

Sponsored by Fish & Richardson PC 
Fish & Richardson PC is California CLE provider no. 4933

Coupled with groundbreaking arguments and precedential opinions, 2017 has been the busiest year at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The PTAB also continues to be the forum of choice for challenging the validity of patent claims. Join Fish Principals and Post-Grant Practice Co-Chairs Dorothy Whelan and Karl Renner, as they look back on significant developments from the past year. The discussion will include:

• PTAB statistics and trends
• Decisions and case law developments at the PTAB, Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) including:
• Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC; SAS Institute Inc. v. Lee; Aqua Products, Inc. v. Matal; and General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. v. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
• Tribal and State Sovereign Immunity
• Procedures for dealing with remands from the CAFC
• Developments in biopharma IPRs
• What to watch for in 2018

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit General

January 10, 2018 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/y8uvxfqp

or

https://www.lexology.com/Events/Details/4279?utm_source=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNewsfeed&utm_medium=HTML%2bemail&utm_campaign=Lexology%2bsubscriber%2bdaily%2bfeed&utm_content=Lexology%2bDaily%2bNewsfeed%2b2017-12-22

eDiscovery Case Law Decisions of 2017 - January 11, 2018

Important eDiscovery Case Law Decisions of 2017 and Their Impact on 2018 

Sponsored by CloudNine

2017 was a very interesting year for eDiscovery case law and the impact of FRCP rules changes in 2015 became even more apparent. How can the key case law decisions affect discovery within your organization? This CLE-approved* webcast session will cover key 2017 case law decisions covered by the eDiscovery Daily blog and what the legal profession can learn from those rulings. 

Topics include:

+ Handling objections to production requests
+ Waiver of privilege and Rule 502(d)
+ Case law related to subpoenaed production of international data
+ Control of data stored by a third party
+ Dictation of search terms and production scope by courts
+ Form of production disputes and the issues involved
+ Performing keyword search before Technology Assisted Review
+ The state of sanctions with the new Rule 37(e)

Speaker:

Tom O’Connor - Special Consultant to CloudNine.  A nationally known consultant, speaker, and writer in the field of computerized litigation support systems. Tom’s consulting experience is primarily in complex litigation matters.

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

January 11, 2018 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT

For further information see:

https://www.ediscovery.co/webcasts/webcast-important-case-law-january-2018/

Patent Law Symposium - Live in SF - 1-1/2 units - January 18, 2018

Patent Law Symposium

Sponsored by the Northern District Practice Program

The Practice Program for the Northern District of California invites you to a symposium on Patent Law.  Join a distinguished panel of patent law experts and Northern District of California Judges. The 1.5 hour program will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom. 

Moderator: Asim Bhansali of Keker, Van Nest & Peters

FREE!

Total Credits: 1.50 units General

Live:

Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

Ceremonial Courtroom

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 19th Floor

San Francisco, California, 94102

January 18, 2018,  5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m  PT preceded by a reception at 5:00 p.m.

For further information go to:

PracticeProgram@cand.uscourts.gov

or call 415-522-2677

Ethics & eDiscovery - On Demand

Ethics & eDiscovery: Do You Meet Expectations of Competency?

Sponsored by D4

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 

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

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 ethical 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”

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Ethics

Online - Self Study

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/ya6zjdu7

or

http://d4discovery.com/discover-more/2015/5/ethics-in-ediscovery-do-you-meet-expectations-of-competence-cle-webinar#sthash.u4cw0USp.dpbs

Accommodating EEOC Issues - On Demand

Challenges and Differences in Accommodating Religion, Pregnancy and Disabilities in the Workplace 

Sponsored by Littler

The EEOC webinar will explore issues related to accommodating religion, pregnancy and disabilities in the workplace.

This webinar series will discuss recent activities at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); the future of LGBT claims; recent developments in workplace harassment; the impact of marijuana laws on employment; an employer’s duty to accommodate disability, religion and pregnancy; the EEOC charge and investigation process; and diversity in the workplace.

Speakers:

Dionysia L. Johnson-Massie - Shareholder, Atlanta, GA

Peter J. Petesch - Shareholder, Washington, DC

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Expires December 13, 2019

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/viewRecording/470231822940576258/6870548382671248648/cohee@coheelaw.com

How to Build a Diversity Initiative - On Demand

How to Build a Diversity Initiative in Support of ABA Resolution 113

Sponsored by LexisNexis CounselLink

Our panel of industry experts and a legal department executive will discuss specific ways to champion a diversity initiative, including: establishing guidelines and expectations, communicating with outside counsel, building and evaluating a law firm panel that meets diversity goals, and communicating progress to internal stakeholders. With so many departments using e-billing systems today, it is easy to track work performed in hours and dollars down to the timekeeper level (instead of looking at firm ownership alone). Diversity information can be reported on and used to demonstrate contributions to the corporate goals, create targets for improvement, and to initiate meaningful conversations with firms about hiring and staffing practices. This session will offer a facilitated discussion on the potential pitfalls, and ethical, legal, and privacy issues associated with building a diversity initiative. Finally, this session will propose a specific process for asking for, capturing, and reporting on the timekeeper information gathered.

Speakers:

Kris Satkunas - Director of Strategic Consulting, LexisNexis CounselLink

Dan Ruderman - Strategic Business Development Manager, LexisNexis CounselLink

Jenita J. Gillespie - Director of Legal Operations, Mercy Health

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand - Expires August 23, 2019

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/ybt2vbl6

or

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&mode=login&loginemail=cohee%40coheelaw.com&eventid=1466996&sessionid=1&key=E6F477654EE03DE322E32DCEE523A6B0&regTag=&sourcepage=register

Law Firm Diversity - Elimination of Bias - On Demand

Implementing a Law Firm Diversity Program

Sponsored by Metropolitan Corporate Counsel and LexisNexis
LexisNexis is California MCLE pre-approved provider no. 2876

Diversity and inclusion initiatives are about providing development and leadership opportunities to everyone – regardless of gender, race, or creed. Many corporations have formal diversity statements and programs to support these initiatives. Law departments are an area of increasing focus because it has been noted that they are generally more diverse than law firms within the legal industry.

This webinar outlines how Corporate law departments are in a unique position to ask for, support, and encourage diversity in the law firms they work with. Measurement of the current situation helps migrate to the desired situation – law firms and law departments hiring the best individual for the job, and clients hiring the best law firm for their work. Without measurement, we cannot manage to the results we seek.

Speakers:

Kris Satkunas - Director of Strategic Consulting, LexisNexis CounselLink

Dan Ruderman - Strategic Business Development Manager, LexisNexis CounselLink

Jenita J. Gillespie - Director of Legal Operations, Mercy Health

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit Elimination of Bias 

Online

On Demand - Expires August 1, 2019

https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1466996/E6F477654EE03DE322E32DCEE523A6B0?mode=login&email=cohee@coheelaw.com