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Non-competes for lawyers are generally forbidden as a matter of public policy, but there are exceptions to this rule, especially when it comes to in-house counsel who may perform various roles. Given these ambiguities and the need to protect resources, personnel, and trade secrets, companies seek to determine best practices and what types of restrictions are permitted. In this presentation, experienced Epstein Becker Green attorneys will discuss this tricky area and provide useful advice for practitioners navigating the “dos and don’ts” of such restrictions. 

Topics include:
•    General overview of applicable law for attorney non-competes, non-solicits, and confidentiality agreements
•    Special issues for in-house counsel
•    Application of trade secret law to attorneys
•    Attorney confidentiality obligations by ethical obligation and contract
•    Practical tips to consider when drafting restrictive covenants for in-house counsel

Non-competes for lawyers are generally forbidden as a matter of public policy, but there are exceptions to this rule, especially when it comes to in-house counsel who may perform various roles. Given these ambiguities and the need to protect resources, personnel, and trade secrets, companies seek to determine best practices and what types of restrictions are permitted. In this presentation, experienced Epstein Becker Green attorneys will discuss this tricky area and provide useful advice for practitioners navigating the “dos and don’ts” of such restrictions. 

Topics include:
•    General overview of applicable law for attorney non-competes, non-solicits, and confidentiality agreements
•    Special issues for in-house counsel
•    Application of trade secret law to attorneys
•    Attorney confidentiality obligations by ethical obligation and contract
•    Practical tips to consider when drafting restrictive covenants for in-house counsel

ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting CLE
Managing the Unmanageable in a Security Breach Response
(Rising to the Challenge of the Rogue Insider) 
December 13, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

The panel will describe a very unique breach matter involving an insider threat, specifically a hospital medical staff physician who abandoned his home and left behind several reams of unprotected Protected Health Information (PHI) and over 100 computer and hand-held devices. 

ACC Houston Women In The House
Women's Holiday Market!
November 17, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Houstonian Hotel - Juniper Room

Join us for this annual tradition!!  Shop women-owned businesses for your small to medium gift needs.  We have gathered several vendors with unique wares.  Come with your in-house counsel colleagues and friends and enjoy a glass of wine or holiday cocktail and some delicious appetizers! Our generous sponsor gives each attendee a $25 gift certificate to be spent at the event!  It's a great night with wonderful networking and amazing gift options just before the holidays.  We hope to see you there!!

As consumer-facing product and service companies go head-to-head in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the risks of doing business are higher than ever before. Whether marketing your products to generate the highest return, navigating an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment or confronting complex litigation, it’s critical to avoid the abundant consumer protection roadblocks when charting the path to your business’s success.

Join us for a webinar on Consumer Protection: Establishing and Protecting Your Competitive Position. Whether you are looking to identify key compliance issues in advertising, understand federal consumer protection enforcement trends, develop strategies for defending against enforcement actions or utilize litigation as an offensive tool, our panel will help you conquer the legal barriers to growing your business.
 
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING: NAVIGATING KEY COMPLIANCE ISSUES AND ENFORCEMENT TRENDS

This session will provide an understanding of key advertising and marketing issues. There will also be a discussion on recent enforcement activity and trends, allowing you to optimize the impact of your advertising and marketing efforts while mitigating legal risks.

ENFORCEMENT AND LITIGATION: UNDERSTANDING THEM AS BOTH A SWORD AND A SHIELD

This session will address strategies and best practices for responding to different government investigations, defending against consumer protection class actions and utilizing litigation claims against competitors.

Cybersecurity threats and risks are increasing each day in scale, sophistication and frequency, and companies are extremely cognizant of the critical issues involved - from making sure that company data complies with vigorous and ever-changing regulations, to dealing with cyber threats, breaches and ransomware attacks.

Join us for an in-person Cybersecurity Forum, an afternoon program at Baker McKenzie Chicago office, where we will discuss the most critical legal issues facing companies from a cybersecurity and regulatory perspective.
 
Former Manhattan District Attorney and Global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Cybersecurity Practice, Cyrus Vance, Jr. will kick off with a thought-provoking macro level keynote on the importance of public/private partnerships in creating measurable solutions to decrease cyber risk in the current threat landscape.  We will then transition to a panel discussion, featuring insights from in-house leaders and Baker McKenzie experts who will discuss best practices and effective strategies to help your organization avoid vulnerabilities and gaps in cyber preparedness.

The program will also address:    

• Key local, national and international cybersecurity trends
• Overview of the regulatory and enforcement landscape and key areas to watch including:privilege issues, privacy notices, public company obligations, customer and third party contractual duties, employment considerations and cross-border issues

Cybersecurity threats and risks are increasing each day in scale, sophistication and frequency, and companies are extremely cognizant of the critical issues involved - from making sure that company data complies with vigorous and ever-changing regulations, to dealing with cyber threats, breaches and ransomware attacks.

Join us for an in-person Cybersecurity Forum, an afternoon program at Baker McKenzie Chicago office, where we will discuss the most critical legal issues facing companies from a cybersecurity and regulatory perspective.
 
Former Manhattan District Attorney and Global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Cybersecurity Practice, Cyrus Vance, Jr. will kick off with a thought-provoking macro level keynote on the importance of public/private partnerships in creating measurable solutions to decrease cyber risk in the current threat landscape.  We will then transition to a panel discussion, featuring insights from in-house leaders and Baker McKenzie experts who will discuss best practices and effective strategies to help your organization avoid vulnerabilities and gaps in cyber preparedness.

The program will also address:    

• Key local, national and international cybersecurity trends
• Overview of the regulatory and enforcement landscape and key areas to watch including:  privilege issues, privacy notices, public company obligations, customer and third party contractual duties, employment considerations and cross-border issues

The 27th Anniversary event includes a networking cocktail hour, a robust silent auction, a 45-minute program centering on the work of CLC, youth stories, volunteer perspective, annual awards, and, of course, a giving moment and live auction. CLC expects to host 200 to 250 people in person and will offer a virtual streaming option during the program.  
 
CLC upholds youth’s rights and advocates for their voice to be heard and believed while experiencing the complex child welfare legal system. Its work would not be possible without its team of 323 dedicated volunteer attorneys, representing over 100 Twin Cities’ law firms and businesses.

Participate in National Pro Bono Week by meeting with leaders of local nonprofit organizations to provide a free legal assessment. You will help determine whether the organization you assist is operating in good overall legal health. Training with CLE credit will be provided the day of the event.

The event takes place October 26, 2022, from 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT, via Zoom or in-person at Dorsey (50 S. Sixth St., Ste. 1500, Minneapolis). 

Registration closes Friday, October 7, 2022.

The ACC Minnesota Chapter's Board of Directors invites you to its 2022 Appreciation Social to celebrate our wonderful ACC MN members and sponsors! We have a lovely outdoor patio reserved (with back-up indoor space if the weather is lousy). 

Join us at Lago Tacos Lyn-Lake the evening of Wednesday, August 24, starting at 5:30 PM Central Time. There will be space to spread out and eat, drink, mix and mingle, with complimentary tacos, margaritas and other beverages. There is ample parking nearby, either in the Lyn-Lake surface lot on Garfield Avenue South or on local streets.

THANK YOU for being an important part of what makes ACC Minnesota so great. We can't wait to see you!

July 28 provides an opportunity to learn about an interesting legal doctrine that has relevance for a wide audience – health care organizations, certainly, but also any employer or business that might think of employing a physician. Our panelists will discuss a recent case involving a radiology provider, which shows that the doctrine is definitely alive and well in Minnesota and has to be considered from both a transactional and litigation perspective. After the program, we'll gather on the Trailhead Terrace to enjoy a Minnesota summer evening and provisions from Mill Valley Market.

Presenters:

• Heidi Christianson, Shareholder and Firm President, Nilan Johnson Lewis
• Stephen Warch, Shareholder & Chair, Health Care, Nilan Johnson Lewis

Agenda:

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Check-in and light refreshments
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CLE program
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking, food and beverage

The program is open to ACC members and in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Nilan Johnson Lewis!