Criminal Law Symposium - Live in SF - 2 units - May 2, 2018

Northern District Practice Program Criminal Law Symposium  

Sponsored by the Northern District Practice Program

The Practice Program for the Northern District of California invites you to a symposium on criminal law practice issues in our district. The program consists of two panels of judges and practitioners sharing their views on issues related to matters.

Two one-hour modules:  
1.  Sentencing -- What Really Matters to Judges and Confidentiality in the Courtroom
2.  Expert Witnesses in Criminal Trials – Who Needs 'Em?

Panelists for Module 1: 

District Judge Vince Chhabria 
District Judge Edward J. Davila
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
Ed Swanson (Moderator)
Kyle Waldinger (Moderator)

Panelists for Module 2: 

District Judge Susan Illston
Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler (Moderator)
John Cline 
John Hemann

FREE!

Total Credits:  2.00 units General

Live:

Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse

450 Golden Gate Avenue, 19th Floor

San Francisco, California, 94102

May 2, 2018,  4:00 pm - 6:30 pm  PT followed by a reception

For further information go to:

PracticeProgram@cand.uscourts.gov 

or call 415-522-2677

Elder Financial Abuse - May 23, 2018

Combating Elder Financial Abuse and Fraud: Insights from the Public and Private Sector

Sponsored by the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS)

Driven by demographic changes and opportunistic criminals, financial exploitation and fraud targeting older adults is on the rise. in this webinar, expert presenters will provide insights on regulatory guidance, reporting on suspected cases of elder exploitation, real-world examples of preventative controls, and more.

Attendees will learn: 

• Current and emerging fraud schemes targeting elderly individuals.
• Guidance from regulatory agencies to prevent elder financial abuse.
• Tips for reporting suspected fraud and exploitation.
• Case studies on how elder financial abuse protections.

Speakers:

Naomi Karp, Senior Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Dan Marostica, Head of Consumer Protection, Western Union

• FREE!
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Total Credits:  1.00 unit
(Although it is an hour and a half class, the data says that it only offers 1.0 unit of Continuing Legal Education.  Who am I to argue?)

Online

May 23, 2018 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For further information see:

https://tinyurl.com/y9ptp65w

or

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=1654354&sessionid=1&key=DD4A1CA7A81619160675F07E808958CF&regTag=&sourcepage=register&utm_campaign=ACFCS%20Membership&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-81D_MPy7CMSkxnK94V8udv0irUPHedQhnFHSG-6v4hsSCv6z5DucuyejsAXz2EmxkVLrEQcFbJCXlt8EFfxowJOMVVtw&_hsmi=62539609&utm_content=62539609&utm_source=hs_email&hsCtaTracking=ffb8e0c9-2782-40bc-a8f8-0f4cc516e522%7Ca87a0e2f-cdd1-4d85-93f1-3384098e2061

Building an Intelligence-Led Cyber Program - On Demand

Building an Intelligence-Led Cyber Program; In-House Counsel's Growing Role in Cybersecurity Risk Management

Sponsored by FTI Technology 

The reliance on technology and connectivity has made cybersecurity a critical business issue. With reports of major breaches surfacing with alarming frequency, Boards and C-Level management are increasingly looking to Legal to implement programs that help the corporation prepare for, and reduce fallout from, inevitable cyber incidents. How can in-house counsel implement the right measures to minimize damage to the corporate reputation, loss of key data and legal and regulatory penalties? And how can you make sure your team is not already behind the ball at the time of incident detection? Attend this presentation by data protection and cybersecurity experts to learn about:

• Building a proactive program by mapping out the risk landscape and requirements early 
• How to lead and drive the process, who to involve and what to include 
• Knowing what to prioritize; conducting a vulnerability assessment and identifying your organization’s critical assets 
• Practical tips for making malicious actors’ jobs harder 

Speakers:

Tom Crouch - Director of Legal Services, Cisco Systems

Anthony J. Ferrante - Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Deana Uhl - Senior Director, FTI Technology

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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=5914

Combining Technology and Legal Excellence - On Demand

Combining Technology and Legal Excellence for Law Firm Success 

Sponsored by Major, Lindsey & Africa

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Whether or not you accept that artificial intelligence will replace lawyers, the fact is technology is providing new and innovative ways for law firms to conduct legal research, manage discovery and think differently about their approach to the practice of law. And it’s poised to do so much more… HOWEVER to capitalize on the opportunity law firm leaders need to better understand what artificial intelligence really can do, who will they need on the team to optimize success and most importantly how can the firm make these changes and still adhere to legal and ethical standards.

This webinar will provide quick insights and resources to guide current and rising leaders in law firms who need a better understanding of the possibilities, the risks, and the critical steps forward.

Speakers:

Mark Yacano - Global Practice Leader, Managed Legal Services

• Major, Lindsey & Africa

Michael Downey - Legal Ethics Lawyer & Founder, Downey Law Group

Joshua Block - Executive Producer, Big Law Business, Bloomberg BNA

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5908

Ensuring Data Protection in Cross-Border M&A - On Demand

Ensuring Data Protection in Cross-Border M&A 

Sponsored by World Services Group

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As your business is expanding and increasingly engaging in cross-border transactions, you must ensure that your information remains secure.  As various countries are turning their attention to developing a regulatory framework surrounding data protection, you must be ready to comply with constantly-evolving frameworks, protect your data when expanding in jurisdictions that lack these frameworks, and implement data protection standards to ensure deal value. 

Where do you face the biggest risks for your data when engaging in cross-border deals?  Where do you run the greatest risk of non-compliance?  Where can you expect major developments in data protection frameworks that will impact your cross-border deals?  Join us for this program where our panelists will discuss these questions and provide strategies for ensuring your data is secured as you engage in transactions across varying jurisdictions. 

Speakers:

Lisa J. Sotto - Partner, Hunton & Williams

Jaike Hornreich - Principal, Skoda Minotti Risk Advisory Services Group

Alan Konevsky - Senior Vice President and Group Head, Strategic Initiatives Counsel, Mastercard

Philip Kempermann - Partner, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek

FREE!

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Online

On Demand

For further information see:

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=5909

GDPR & Cross-Border Deals - April 11 2018

GDPR & Cross-Border Deals: Is Your Company Ready Now and Going Forward? 

Sponsored by Bloomberg Law and Globalization Partners

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect in May 2018. This regulation will impact any organization that will offer goods and services in the European Union. If your business or your clients are operating or looking to operate in the European Union, you must understand the complexities of this new data protection framework and ensure you are prepared for compliance in time for the deadline and that you keep on top of changes and refinements moving forward.

Join Bloomberg for this 60-minute webinar where our panelists will outline the complexities of the GDPR and the pieces of the regulation that will affect your operations. This program will discuss how you can best manage overall compliance with the GDPR and provide practical strategies for ensuring that you maintain compliance in the long-term.

Speakers: 

Danielle Vanderzanden - Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 

Adrienne Drew - Associate Counsel, Globalization Partners 

Cécile Georges - Chief Privacy Officer, ADP 

Online

April 11 2018 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM  PT

CLEs - One unit

For further information, go to:

https://tinyurl.com/y8uvwe79

or

https://learning.bloombergnext.com/catalog/product.xhtml?utm_campaign=CP_SWEB_LEGAL_GDPR_EM%203_040418&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&eid=6085&elqTrackId=2a193b1b4fc641d184a67f85579ea7a2&elq=84f0373a4e9a4195b1eaee055c6606c9&elqaid=11041&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=8180

Defending Intellectual Property & Advertising Injury Claims - April 19, 2018

Defending Intellectual Property & Advertising Injury Claims

Sponsored by Lewis Brisbois

Although there are no details available for this specific webinar, Lewis Brisbois is pre-approved California MCLE provider no. 1111.

The Intellectual Property and Technology Practice at Lewis Brisbois will sponsor this webinar.  They consider themselves is a leader in the acquisition, defense, and protection of intellectual property rights. Our attorneys are authors and lecturers and are experienced in all aspects of intellectual property including patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, economic, licensing, franchising, and rights acquisition. Their primary focus is the cost-effective and aggressive management of our clients’ challenges.

Speaker:

Esther Holm - Partner, Lewis Brisbois

Online

April 19, 2018 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT

CLEs - One unit

For further information, go to:

https://lewisbrisbois.formstack.com/forms/webinar_registration_survey