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ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Hot Topics in Environmental Law: Environmental Justice, Emerging Contaminants, and ESG Disclosures
December 9, 2021 | 12 -1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Please join environmental law firm Beveridge & Diamond for a CLE webinar discussing hot topics in environmental law. As we approach a new year, B&D’s speakers will provide a preview of what in-house counsel can expect to see in 2022 from environmental justice, emerging contaminant litigation, and ESG disclosure requirements, and will provide tips and best practices for steps an organization can take now to be prepared.

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Compliance Program Trends, and Recent Enforcement Matters in the Energy Sector
December 7, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

In this CLE, we will be looking at recent developments in FCPA enforcement in the energy sector and current trends and best practices in anti-corruption compliance programs.

And we thought 2020 was a doozy! In terms of continuing challenges, unprecedented questions and shifting legal landscapes, 2021 delivered!

Between maintaining business continuity and keeping your workforce safe, we know there's been little time to track the
rapidly changing employment, compensation and mobility law landscape — in Illinois, across the US, and globally.
 
This two-part webinar series is designed to ensure that Midwest in-house counsel are up to speed on the top developments of 2021 and are prepared for what's on the horizon in 2022. Join us for content-rich presentations and practical takeaways, covering the latest developments in employment, compensation and mobility, in two 75 minute sessions.

Our December 14th webinar will focus on Labor & Employment developments. Among other topics, you will hear about:
  
•    the latest in COVID-19 laws and developments affecting employers, and practical tips for implementing necessary changes and managing implications for your workforce
 
•    the changing terrain of restrictive covenants in Illinois, the US and globally, and best practices to keep your company protected
 
•    how pay equity laws, including new cutting-edge laws from several countries, are impacting employers' local and global strategies  

Our December 16th webinar will cover issues that are top-of-mind for companies in both Compensation & Benefits and Global Immigration & Mobility, including:
   
•    the current landscape of restrictive covenants and equity awards
 
•    an update on the newest developments and "hot topics" in global compensation issues
 
•    post-COVID travel to the United States, including an update on entry requirements and an outlook on employer sponsored immigration to the US
 
•    immigration related considerations of remote / hybrid work arrangements on US employers

We look forward to connecting with you at one or both sessions!

And we thought 2020 was a doozy! In terms of continuing challenges, unprecedented questions and shifting legal landscapes, 2021 delivered!

Between maintaining business continuity and keeping your workforce safe, we know there's been little time to track the
rapidly changing employment, compensation and mobility law landscape — in Illinois, across the US, and globally.
 
This two-part webinar series is designed to ensure that Midwest in-house counsel are up to speed on the top developments of 2021 and are prepared for what's on the horizon in 2022. Join us for content-rich presentations and practical takeaways, covering the latest developments in employment, compensation and mobility, in two 75 minute sessions.

Our December 14th webinar will focus on Labor & Employment developments. Among other topics, you will hear about:
  
•    the latest in COVID-19 laws and developments affecting employers, and practical tips for implementing necessary changes and managing implications for your workforce
 
•    the changing terrain of restrictive covenants in Illinois, the US and globally, and best practices to keep your company protected
 
•    how pay equity laws, including new cutting-edge laws from several countries, are impacting employers' local and global strategies  

Our December 16th webinar will cover issues that are top-of-mind for companies in both Compensation & Benefits and Global Immigration & Mobility, including:
   
•    the current landscape of restrictive covenants and equity awards
 
•    an update on the newest developments and "hot topics" in global compensation issues
 
•    post-COVID travel to the United States, including an update on entry requirements and an outlook on employer sponsored immigration to the US
 
•    immigration related considerations of remote / hybrid work arrangements on US employers

We look forward to connecting with you at one or both sessions!

Bundle up and join us for dinner and music in a festive outdoor setting!

ACC Houston Holiday Party Social
A Moonlit Holiday Night
December 16, 2021 | 6 pm - 10 pm
The River Oaks Garden Club

Since taking over as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair last spring, Gary Gensler has made many appointments to senior leadership roles. In addition, he, certain commissioners, and the new leaders of divisions and offices have been making pronouncements and public statements on the SEC’s priorities for 2022 and beyond. Some of these priorities include ESG, cyber-risks, private capital raising through unregistered offerings, and the disclosure practices of public companies and SEC registrants.

Ransomware! Phishing! Zero Trust! Endpoint detection! The buzzwords and fearmongering fly when it comes to cybersecurity, but there are practical business considerations that have to be accounted for when developing a cybersecurity program.

Join us for a one-hour presentation that will address the business practicalities of the cybersecurity lifecycle how to mitigate risks and drive value to your organization, and how to proactively prepare for the eventualities of cyber threats.

Topics will include:
•    Developing cybersecurity policies and plans
•    Getting the Board and management to buy into cybersecurity readiness
•    Understanding the value proposition of proactive cybersecurity to achieve cyber resilience
•    Best practices for incident response

Employment law considerations when using diversity, equity, and inclusion criteria in selecting outside counsel

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, join Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Minnesota as our panel of speakers explores employment issues relating to hiring outside counsel. The group will explore how much can be demanded of outside counsel to provide diverse lawyers to work on matters without violating Title VII. The discussion will address tools that companies’ legal departments can use to move the needle without running afoul of employment law.

Besides earning CLE credit, you'll enjoy the gracious setting of The Minikahda Club and the fine food of its renowned executive chef, Vincent Francoual.

AGENDA

Registration: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CT

Program: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CT

Networking: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT

As a courtesy to other attendees, we ask that you wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth during the CLE program and when you are moving through the event space. When you are consuming food or beverage, you may temporarily remove your mask.

The program is open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests. Program admission is free for ACC members. 

1 Elimination of Bias CLE credit is pending in Minnesota. 

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Thanks to our sponsor, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP!

COVID-19 laws and regulations keep changing and evolving, and they continue to affect Minnesota employers. Join us to discuss some of these key recent developments:

• President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) regarding mandatory vaccines for federal contractors
• The intersection of the EO and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with over 100+ employees.
• Issues arising from the intersection of the EO and the ETS
• The new CMS Interim Final Rule for Healthcare Employers
• The accommodation process and remedies available to employers
• Minnesota – an OSHA state plan perspective
• Answers to employers’ frequently asked questions about implementation, scope and enforcement of these new rules

Presenter:
Mike Moberg, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Admission is free for ACC members. 1 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Jackson Lewis!

ACC Houston November CLE Webinar
Investigations in the Hybrid Work World
November 30, 2021 | 12 - 1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Description

Companies continue to deal with hybrid and work-from-home arrangements that began with the COVID-19 pandemic and for many companies, it is expected to become the “new normal.”  These arrangements present numerous challenges for in-house counsel, particularly those involved in handling internal investigations for their companies.  Join us for a webinar where a panel of Vorys attorneys and current and former in-house lawyers will discuss how the hybrid work environment can impact internal investigations from routine workplace misconduct matters to government and regulatory investigations and share their thoughts on best practices for the future of internal investigations.