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An overview of developments in privacy law, including protecting consumer personal identifiable information, a primer of federal and state data privacy law, practical measures to limit exposure before a security breach occurs, and what to do when a data breach actually happens.

Why do we have compliance programs and what does it take to make them Effective with a capital “E?” Why do we care? What is the role of in-house counsel in making sure that effectiveness is achieved and delivered? Effective ethics and compliance programs are important both preventatively – to make sure that bad conduct does not occur – and after the fact – to make sure that bad conduct gets addressed so it doesn’t continue and won’t happen again. Moreover, not having an<br />effective program can have disastrous consequences.

D&O insurance can play a critical role in funding bet-the-company litigation and protecting the company's directors and officers. Seemingly innocuous differences in policy wording can make a critical<br />difference in determining whether coverage is in fact available when a claim is made. This session will address policy wording, which requires special attention when coverage is purchased, negotiating strategies<br />with your proposed insurance carrier and key provisions which may come into play once a claim is made.<br />

Overview of FTC rules and cases related to social media and online advertising.

This program will explore what companies are required under SEC guidance, or may soon be required (by regulation or consumer demand), to disclose regarding how much carbon their products have generated, the chemicals used in their products, the origin of product materials and the well-being of the workers making their products. This may soon be required of the entire supply chain for products.

Faculty will discuss the various methods for real property owners (or long term tenants) use to generate revenue from their real property with non-traditional uses. These uses may include installation of solar/wind or other energy collection devices, cell towers, satellite and data transmission equipment, ATM machines, etc. This program will also address particular problems that you need to anticipate when considering these uses of your real estate, including landlord/tenant issues, permit/code issues and health safety issues.

A presentation covering the finer points of the 'whistleblower' provision of Dodd-Frank.

Every company inevitably either knowingly or inadvertently will do business with an entity that is in financial distress. How do you plan to do business with a financially troubled company? What legal steps can be taken to ensure performance by such a company? What actions can be taken to ensure payment or performance under an agreement with a distressed company? Will your client be liable for a preference recovery upon payment by a company that ultimately files for bankruptcy? Or is your client interested in acquiring assets from a company in financial distress?

How to move away from a "check the box" approach to due diligence, and target your efforts to focus in on the areas of highest risk. The program will include an update on the latest settlements, deferred prosecution agreements and case law regarding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

It’s hardly possible to do business without one, or both, parties requiring an confidentiality agreement. How can you streamline NDA contract review and still provide maximum protection? This course will provide practical tips for managing the onslaught of NDA requests including drafting tips, educating the business, and technology solutions. Promoting enterprise competitive capability. Pluses and minuses of Confidentiality Agreements, how to conduct internal training, streamlining the NDA contract review while still providing maximum protection.

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