Events

This past year saw class actions spike yet again.  But there were also some significant developments for companies in the laws governing class actions.  We will dive into those developments in a wide variety of contexts, including consumer claims, privacy, ERISA, website accessibility and wage and hour claims.  Our focus will be intensely practical as we discuss effective techniques for preventing class actions in the first place but also for defeating them where your company is forced to litigate. 

Presented by Ed Barnidge and David Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, Partners at Williams & Connolly and Laura Tanner, Vice President Legal at Progrexion.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Year-over-year, the Federal Government spends more taxpayer dollars via non-traditional contract vehicles than FAR-based procurements. In FY22 alone, the Federal Government spent $1.1 trillion on grants and cooperative agreements as compared to $576 billion in traditional, FAR-based contracts (a stunning gap considering the delta doesn’t even account for the contextually trivial handful of billions awarded via Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)). Looking ahead, the Federal Government is committed to spending even more through non-traditional vehicles. Recently, Congress passed several key pieces of legislation – including the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act – that collectively allocate trillions more for grants, cooperative agreements, and OTAs, with certain programs specifically targeted to commercial companies that have no previous experience performing these non-traditional vehicles.

Given this unprecedented investment of taxpayer dollars, and the non-traditional entities soon to receive these awards, the goal of this program is to provide a high-level overview of grants, cooperative agreements, and OTAs by comparing and contrasting with their FAR-based counterparts. Also, we’ll help you identify the key elements of each vehicle type so you can issue spot, and walk through the risks/rewards of each vehicle so you can advise business leaders before they (electronically) sign on the dotted line. 

Presented by Ryan Roberts and Anne Perry, Partners from Sheppard Mullin, Marko Kipa, Deputy General Counsel at Comcast Cable, and Tim Allsup, Senior Counsel at RTI International.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join us on Thursday, May 11th to celebrate the arrival of Spring at South Bowl! Network with your colleagues while enjoying cocktails, good food and a night of bowling in a retro setting. This event will feature a 360 photo booth, a donut wall and a signature cocktail and mocktail!

• Free parking available at South Bowl (in their parking lot AND on the street)
• Casual Attire
• No charge for ACCGP members or prospective members
• Spouses/partners welcome to attend!

Join us for a fun night out!

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced in October 2022 that 20% of its enforcement actions for the 2022 fiscal year dealt with the crypto industry. Understanding how crypto works and where the next issues may arise will be a key part of doing business in 2023. Our panel will discuss the CFTC enforcement process and focus, where the Securities and Exchange Commission’s and other regulators’ jurisdiction overlaps, and a working foundation on crypto assets.

Speakers:

Shari Brandt, Partner, Perkins Coie

James Walker, Partner, Perkins Coie

Jessica Jonas, CLO, Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund

CLE:

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Professional Practice (for non-transitional, experienced attorneys only)

This event is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members and Non-members (must be in-house counsel).

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Join us at noa in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, for a late-afternoon CLE program and happy hour with ACC colleagues.

Attracting investment, licensing opportunities and partnerships is often of paramount importance to many companies. In industries where intellectual property (IP) constitutes the bulk of a company's value, the strength of its patent portfolio can make or break its prospects for continued success. When millions of dollars or even entire businesses are at stake, IP due diligence is essential to determining the full value of the IP involved, to assessing and evaluating the risks, and to determining whether the transaction is in each party's best interests.

During this "Efficient and Effective IP Due Diligence" presentation, Fish attorneys Jason Zucchi and Craig Deutsch share tips, tricks and things to consider when undertaking IP due diligence. Jason and Craig will discuss

• High-level questions to be answered before diligence commences
• The ideal composition of experts for the diligence team
• How to protect yourself during the diligence

AGENDA

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Attendee check-in

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | CLE program

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | Socializing, food and beverage

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota. 

Validated parking will be provided for the IDS Center Ramp if so requested during registration.

Thanks to our sponsor, Fish & Richardson P.C.!

If structuring and negotiating international transactions is not difficult enough, the intricate web of U.S. laws and regulations that govern the export of goods and services are complicated, fraught with risk, and enough to make the most sophisticated in-house lawyer’s head spin. We will simplify and distill these laws and regulations and provide simple and straightforward guidance on how to pragmatically approach the export licensing process.

Everything from export classification, to the licensing analysis, to exceptions and exemptions, to the various licensing vehicles offered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls at the U.S Department of State and the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce, to the export license application process, and export license provisos will be discussed. Along the way, we will highlight common pitfalls and practical strategies for licensing success!

Presented by Adam Munitz, Partner and member of FH+H's International Trade + Transactions practice and Katherine “Kitty” Pongratz, Director, Contracts & International Trade Compliance at Optics 1 Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Crowell & Moring is happy to host an ACC NYC networking event at the Institute of Culinary Education in the 225 Liberty Street (Brookfield Place) on the 3^rd floor for a hands-on Pizza Making class.

Learn to make pizza dough using classic Italian “00” flour and fresh yeast, then shape and top your own pizzas to enjoy as a family‐style meal! Share the invite with your in-house colleagues. This social event has limited capacity, so be sure to register and secure your space.

Appetizers will be passed starting at 6:00 p.m. and will run until 9:00 p.m. This event is complimentary for members and prospective members.