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On Wednesday, July 26, come for the hot topic, then stay to see the Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners!

Nelson Mullins will cover legal and ethical issues relating to the use of Generative AI products by businesses and lawyers.

AGENDA
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Attendee check-in
10:30 AM - Noon | "Generative AI: Analysis of Issues for Clients and Lawyers" CLE program
12:10 PM on | Twins game, food and beverage

PANELISTS
- Jason Epstein, Partner, Nelson Mullins
- Daniel Lumm, Partner, Nelson Mullins
- Mallory Acheson, Of Counsel, Nelson Mullins

1.5 Standard CLE credits are pending in Minnesota.

Due to space constraints, registration is open only to ACC members. If you have colleagues who would like to participate but are not yet ACC members, now would be a great time for them to join ACC.

Thanks to our sponsor, Nelson Mullins!

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Come celebrate summer at an ACC MN Social on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the new event space at France 44! 

Arrive by 5:30 PM to participate in a sommelier-led wine tasting. If you prefer a different libation, no worries, come and spectate. There will be plenty of tasty bites to accompany your beverage of choice as you catch up with colleagues and/or meet some new folks.

AGENDA
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Guest arrivals and welcome beverage
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Wine tasting
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Social hour

Due to space constraints, registration is open only to ACC members. If you have colleagues who would like to participate but are not yet ACC members, now would be a great time for them to join ACC.

Thanks to our sponsor, Carlson Caspers!

Plan on Thursday, May 4, 2023, for an ACC MN Networking Social at the historic Food Building in Northeast Minneapolis! 

Enjoy refreshing beverages, artisan food accompaniments, and friendly conversations with fellow in-house counsel. We have the entire space to ourselves, including the spacious courtyard, which will be delightful should Mother Nature gift us with lovely spring weather. Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests).

Check-in begins at 5:15 PM. Plentiful free street parking is available near the Food Building.

Thanks to our sponsor, Merchant & Gould!

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – Usage Rights and Protection Strategies

Join us at the Marriott City Center Hotel in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, for this timely discussion! Artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI systems such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, are at a stage of rapid evolution and improvement. We will review a few of these tools, as well as discuss IP (patent and copyright) ownership and data privacy issues associated with usage. We will then take a look at the patent landscape for artificial intelligence and machine learning systems and discuss with local IP counsel strategies for identification and protection of software-driven processes, including machine learning and artificial intelligence-assisted business processes.

After the program, enjoy food and beverages while you process your learnings with the presenters and your ACC peers.

PANELISTS
Andy Lagatta, Partner, Merchant & Gould
Will Schultz, Partner, Merchant & Gould 
Saalini Sekar, Associate, Merchant & Gould
Laura Hupp, IP Counsel, Abbott 
Chris Davis, Vice President & Chief IP Counsel, U.S. Bank 

AGENDA
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Attendee check-in
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM | CLE program
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking, food and beverages

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1.5 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota. Validated parking is available for the City Center Parking Ramp, located on South 7th Street next to the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.

Thanks to our sponsor, Merchant & Gould!

Based on last year's rave reviews, we're returning to O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. on Wednesday, April 12, for an ACC MN Networking Social. 

Join us for delicious handcrafted cocktails, fabulous food accompaniments, and friendly conversations with fellow in-house counsel. 

Due to space constraints, registration is open only to ACC members. If you have colleagues who would like to participate but are not yet ACC members, now would be a great time for them to join ACC.

An optional distillery tour will begin promptly at 5:30 PM.

Thanks to our sponsor, Ballard Spahr!

ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE
Crisis Management Beyond Emergency Response
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Kirby Steakhouse | 1111 Timberloch Place | The Woodlands, TX 77380

Because the best crisis is one that never occurs, and because government agencies often expect robust pre-planning, it is crucial to develop policies, procedures, and training aimed at incident prevention and mitigation beyond and apart a company’s typical emergency response plan. This panel will discuss best practices for crisis management, internal investigations, incident response for corporate crises across industries.

In the increasing war for talent, businesses have to be more proactive than ever in protecting their business interests, whether that is their confidential information, trade secrets or the stability of their workforce. One way businesses have used to protect their interests is through the use of restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
 
Given that states in the US and countries across Europe have enjoyed the individual freedom to regulate this area, we have been working with a patchwork of different approaches to restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses, but there are some common themes. There are also fundamental changes proposed in the US and Europe with legislators seeking to abolish or restrict the use of non-compete clauses, which could significantly reduce the protection available for employers going forward.
 
In this seminar we will explore:
 
1.    The FTC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
2.    State trends
3.    Other global trends
4.    Potential pitfalls for businesses

In the increasing war for talent, businesses have to be more proactive than ever in protecting their business interests, whether that is their confidential information, trade secrets or the stability of their workforce. One way businesses have used to protect their interests is through the use of restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
 
Given that states in the US and countries across Europe have enjoyed the individual freedom to regulate this area, we have been working with a patchwork of different approaches to restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses, but there are some common themes. There are also fundamental changes proposed in the US and Europe with legislators seeking to abolish or restrict the use of non-compete clauses, which could significantly reduce the protection available for employers going forward.
 
In this seminar we will explore:
 
1.    The FTC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
2.    State trends
3.    Other global trends
4.    Potential pitfalls for businesses

Overview

SAVE THE DATE!

ACC Houston DE&I Reception and Dinner
April 20, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Brennan's of Houston | 3300 Smith Street | Houston, TX 77006

More information will be coming soon!