Venture Capital Issues - June 16, 2022

Flips and Financings, A Discussion Regarding Reverse Triangular Mergers and Venture Capital Raises in 2022

Sponsored by the Attorney Action Club and the SF Lawyers Network

An informative webinar on the state of venture financing in 2022, how to flip foreign entities to procure venture financing, and how to help a company, foreign or American, raise a Series Seed or Series A round here in the US.

Speakers:

Lindsey S. Mignano - Prior to founding her women and minority owned law firm in 2016, Lindsey practiced at an international law firm.  Originally from Hawaii, she graduated from Iolani School (H.S.D., 2003) before heading to California to attend Stanford University (B.A., 2007) and University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2010).

Jason D. Crain - Jason D. Crain's practice focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, entrepreneurs, and investors in the areas of corporate, securities, and M&A. He also has significant experience in the areas of technology and commercial transactions, intellectual property, employment, and equity compensation matters.

​​FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Thursday, June 16, 2022, 12:00 pm  to 1:30 pm PT

For further information see:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdOmurTguHNRQnltq2hZ05HbV-OxnNaR3

Is it Fair to Bend the Truth? - On Demand

 Litigating in a Divided Nation: When is it Fair to Bend the Truth?

Sponsored by LawPay

Today’s political climate is shaping everyday decisions, and as attorneys, we have a responsibility to be aware of and consider the differing views in today’s political landscape. This one-hour course will cover key issues to keep in mind when working in the legal space and litigating in a divided nation. From accepting the effects of cultural changes on communities to recognizing the nature and sources of worldview influencing judgment, we’ll discuss:

• Creating mutual understanding with your clients and properly framing -issues
• Ways to help heal our communities
• Understanding the danger of false consensus
• Understanding the legal environment of your own practice

Speaker:

Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

On Demand

For further information see:

https://www.lawpay.com/solutions/education/cle-litigating-in-a-divided-nation/

Drafting Indemnity Provisions - On Demand

I’ve Got Your Back! – Understanding, Drafting and Enforcing Indemnity Provisions

Sponsored by LawPay

Join LawPay for a 60-minute presentation covering:

Understanding the purposes of indemnity clauses and how they differ from hold harmless, guaranty, and surety;

Three types of agreements usually requiring indemnity;

The three components of an indemnity claim;

Examples and forms for numerous options, conditions, or alternatives;

Understanding terminology, including caps, baskets, and thresholds;

The importance of clear “causation” clauses (“due to” or “arising out of”);

Understanding what “damages” will include;

How waivers can work in indemnity;

The express negligence doctrine; and

Fair notice requirements.

Speaker:
Claude Ducloux - LawPay's Director of Education

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

On Demand

For registration go to:

https://www.lawpay.com/solutions/education/indemnity-provisions-cle/

A Code of Ethics for Supreme Court Justices - May 2, 2022

Supreme But Not Immune: Creating a Binding Code of Ethics for Supreme Court Justices

Sponsored by the American Constitution Society

The U.S. Supreme Court is in the midst of a legitimacy crisis. Recent revelations regarding Ginni Thomas’s political activities and how they relate to cases that have or might come before her husband, Justice Clarence Thomas, have drawn renewed attention to the lack of a binding code of ethics for Supreme Court justices. Already bruised and battered by the controversial confirmations of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett and a series of decisions that appear more political than jurisprudential, the perception that each justice decides for themself what is and isn’t ethical further weakens the Court’s reputation and legitimacy before a skeptical country.

Join ACS for a discussion of the approaches the judiciary and Congress might pursue to create an effective, binding code of ethics for Supreme Court justices and the ways in which such a move could begin to restore legitimacy and trust in an impartial Supreme Court.

Speakers:
Opening Remarks:
​​​​Russ Feingold, President, American Constitution Society

Featured Speakers:
Veronica Root Martinez, Professor of Law Robert & Marion Short Scholar, Director, Program on Ethics, Compliance & Inclusion, University of Notre Dame Law School
Louis J Virelli III, Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Monday, May 2, 2022, 9:30 am  to 10:30 am PT

For further information see:

https://getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/events/event/1066?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=events&utm_source=20220428_ethics_SCOTUS_call

Prevent Conflicts of Interest - May 18, 2022

Better Safe than Sorry! Tips to Prevent Conflict of Interest Violations 

Sponsored by Attorney Protective

Conflicts of interest are among the most common and complex malpractice errors, producing a substantial number of claims each year. Conflicts can come in all shapes and sizes, so despite the best efforts of lawyers, they can be hard to identify. Join J. Calhoun Watson, Partner of Sowell Gray located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Erin McCartney, Attorney and Risk Management & Marketing Lead at Attorney Protective, as they analyze several scenarios and provide best practice tips on how to avoid conflicts of interests. The webinar will also include a review of applicable ethics rules and discuss what actions to consider should a conflict arise.

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday,  May 18, 2022, 110:00 AM-11:00 Pacific Time

For further information see:

https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1524038&tp_key=9eeb61c47b

Ephemeral Messaging Risks - May 18, 2022

Ephemeral Messaging: Addressing eDiscovery Risks in Civil Litigation

Sponsored by Innovative Driven

Ephemeral messaging is a dynamic messaging technology that presents users with a mix of attractive benefits and troubling risks. For enterprises seeking to bolster their information governance processes, ephemeral messaging can help satisfy data protection laws and enhance information security protocols. And yet, ephemeral messaging can facilitate nefarious conduct and allow individuals and companies to circumvent litigation requirements and court orders. This program will focus on the tensions surrounding the use of ephemeral messaging—particularly in the context of civil litigation—and address recommendations for handling the issues.

Topics covered include:

•    An overview of what is ephemeral messaging including a discussion of commonly used applications like WhatsApp, Signal, and Wickr, together with key technological features affecting ESI preservation

•    An analysis of new case law involving ephemeral messaging

•    Considerations for addressing parties’ use of ephemeral messaging before and after the common law duty triggers to preserve relevant ESI

Speakers:

- Hon. Laurel Beeler, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

- Leeanne Sara Mancari, Of Counsel, Co-Chair, eDiscovery and Information Management Platform, DLA Piper

- Sarah R. LaFreniere, Partner, Hausfeld

- Phil Favro, Consultant, Innovative Driven

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

For further information see:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2393143555335045900?source=gtw

Is it Fair to Bend the Truth? - May 25, 2022

Litigating in a Divided Nation: When is it Fair to Bend the Truth?

Sponsored by LawPay

Today’s political climate is shaping everyday decisions, and as attorneys, we have a responsibility to be aware of and consider the differing views in today’s political landscape. This one-hour course will cover key issues to keep in mind when working in the legal space and litigating in a divided nation. From accepting the effects of cultural changes on communities to recognizing the nature and sources of worldview influencing judgment, we’ll discuss:

• Creating mutual understanding with your clients and properly framing -issues
• Ways to help heal our communities
• Understanding the danger of false consensus
• Understanding the legal environment of your own practice

Speaker:

Claude Ducloux, LawPay's director of education, ethics and compliance

FREE!

Online

Total Credits:  1.00 unit

Wednesday,  May 25, 2022, 2:00 pm  to 3:00 pm PT

For further information see:

https://www.lawpay.com/solutions/education/cle-litigating-in-a-divided-nation/