The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
While the sports and entertainment industries have faced their fair share of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) challenges in recent years, they have also been leaders in change, using their platforms to advocate for equality and workplace respect. Join this session to learn how in-house counsel in these industries can work collaboratively and effectively with executive leadership to continue to move the needle in this extremely important area. Gain new ways to implement strategies for developing and diversifying talent, effective DEI training programs, and appropriate KPIs to help measure success in diversity initiatives.
Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
More and more companies use movies, television shows, and music for entertainment and educational purposes within their businesses, but such use of media products can have serious legal implications. Under the US Copyright Act, content is intended only for personal, private use when it's purchased, rented, streamed, or broadcasted and requires a license to show in public. This session will review US copyright law to ensure that in-house counsel are aware of copyright law, fully compliant, and uphold and respect the rights of creators.
This on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
In this presentation, Stacy Bunck, a shareholder from Ogletree Deakins' Kansas City office, will discuss key issues and best practices for employers when returning employees to an in-office workplace setting. Stacy will also cover issues surrounding recruitment and retention in today's ever-evolving workplace.
In this presentation, Stacy Bunck, a shareholder from Ogletree Deakins' Kansas City office, will discuss key issues and best practices for employers when returning employees to an in-office workplace setting. Stacy will also cover issues surrounding recruitment and retention in today's ever-evolving workplace.
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury recently released much-anticipated final rules implementing the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). These new rules will begin to take effect on January 1, 2025, giving employer health plans a limited amount of time to navigate a range of compliance challenges. In this legal update, Ogletree Deakins attorneys Carly Grey, Tim Stanton, and Hillary Sizer will discuss the updated “meaningful benefit” standard, the requirement for a plan fiduciary to sign a statement related to the legally required “comparative analysis” of nonquantitative treatment limitations, and the new data analysis requirements set to take effect in 2026.
In this legal update, Jimmy Robinson from Ogletree Deakins will explore effective strategies for maintaining a respectful and productive workplace leading up to and after this year’s U.S. presidential election, including a discussion of how to implement proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of employees and how to create an environment that fosters effective collaboration. Jimmy will offer practical strategies for establishing clear behavioral guidelines, fostering a culture of respect, providing support resources, and encouraging inclusive dialogue.