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/

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