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CLE Program:

Employment Law Forecast for 2026

Description:

Employers are facing a fast-shifting landscape of federal and state workplace requirements. Join Maynard Nexsen attorneys Tim McConnell and Laura Mallory as we break down the biggest developments impacting employers this year, including regulatory changes, enforcement priorities, and key compliance obligations you need to have on your radar.

Topics

· Increased EEOC and NLRB activity

· Heightened Scrutiny on AI

·  Recent Non-compete Changes

·  Expanded Paid Leave Requirements

·  New Minimum Wage and Pay Transparency Requirements 

Agenda:

5:00 - 5:30 PM Check-In

5:30 - 6:30 PM CLE Program

6:30 - 7:00 PM Networking 

Additional Information:

Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee.

Refreshments and hors d'Oeuvres will be provided

Indemnity clauses in commercial contracts are often over-looked and under-scrutinized in contract negotiations.  Even more so when disputes arise years later.  This webinar will examine commercial indemnity clauses, including their potential broad scope, application for corporate recoveries, and use beyond mere defense of third-party claims.   The webinar will illustrate the value and pitfalls of commercial indemnity, whether you are making or responding to a legal demand.    The webinar will also include a discussion of how commercial indemnity terms can be leveraged in the corporate M&A context.

Presenters:  Patrick Fagan and Matthew Sellers; Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP

 

 

Intellectual Property 101: What Every Corporate Lawyer Needs to Know

Corporate counsel and in-house legal teams who encounter intellectual property issues but do not specialize in IP law.

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the four main types of IP protection
  • Recognize when IP issues arise in common business situations
  • Know when to seek specialized IP counsel
  • Implement basic IP protection strategies

SPEAKERS

Cynthia McCaskill, Deputy General Counsel for Engineering, GE Aerospace

Stephanie Allen, Associate General Counsel - IP & Litigation, Cox Enterprises

Alison Ballard, Partner, Buchalter

Russ Dunlap, Partner, Buchalter

Amanda Hyland, Partner, Buchalter

AGENDA OUTLINE

IP Landscape Overview

  • The four pillars: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets
  • When each type applies

Issue Spotting and Red Flags

  • Common IP issues in contracts, M&A, and daily operations

Practical Protection Strategies

  • Overview of measures safeguarding company IP
  • NDAs, employee agreements and confidentiality measures

When to Call in the Experts

  • Situations requiring specialized IP counsel
  • How to brief IP attorneys effectively

CLE Credit Will be Applied For.

In advance of the The Global Women in Law & Leadership Symposium & Honors Dinner in the Delegates Dining Room at the UN on June 17th,  the Women in the House (WITH) Network and the ACC New York Chapter are excited to partner with the ACC Foundation to host a Funding the Future session on the evening of Tuesday, June 16th at the NYC offices of Greenberg Traurig.    

Please join ACC Central Florida and Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a comprehensive seminar addressing today’s most pressing employment law issues and practical strategies for managing risk in 2026 and beyond. ACC Central Florida members are welcome to invite an HR colleague as your guest.

Complimentary valet parking.

Join us for a CLE Webinar ~ That Trending Sound Could Cost You Six Figures

Major hospitality, fitness, consumer goods, and sports brands have been recently sued for music copyright infringement on social media. Between recording and publishing rights, platform commercial libraries, influencer content, and existing license agreements, music compliance for brands is a full-time job. Educating brands on music copyright basics as well as common risk factors can help keep companies clear of commercial infringement. 

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common ways music is used in brand social media content that may create copyright risk, including through organic posts, paid amplification, and reposted influencer content.
  • Assess when and how brand social media activity may expose an organization to copyright infringement claims, even where content appears low-risk or was created by third parties.
  • Evaluate practical approaches to auditing existing social media content to uncover historical copyright exposure and prioritize remediation efforts.
  • Understand how ongoing monitoring and internal workflows can support a repeatable copyright compliance program without disrupting marketing operations.

 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION NOTICE- Please note that advance registration is required for ACC-NYC Webinars.

CLE // Credits: 1 // State: NY // Category: Professional Practice // Suitable for transitional and non-transitional attorneys

 

Step up to the plate for a day at the ballpark!
You and your family are invited to catch all the action as the Columbus Clippers take on the Toledo Mud Hens!
Tickets are $15 per adult, and kids 12 and under slide in free.
Your ticket covers ballpark eats and non-alcoholic drinks—no need to bring your glove, just your appetite and team spirit!

 

About This Volunteer Opportunity:

In partnership with Legal at CHANEL, we are welcoming graduating high school seniors to the Chanel Corporate office to help them prepare for  their summer jobs and internships. The Legal Outreach educational program serves low-income, mostly minority, and/or first generation urban youth from underserved neighborhoods in New York City.

Volunteers will work with students 1-to-1 on topics such as:

  • Creating a Targeted Resume: Students will learn the dos and don’ts of developing a resume that will be attractive to potential employers. Students will be able to create their own standout resumes after reviewing sample resumes and receiving tips for highlighting their skills from facilitators.
  • Preparing for the Interview and Follow Through: Students will learn the steps to preparing for an interview and how to place themselves in the best position to receive a job offer through post-interview follow-up.

Refreshments will be served.

Apply to volunteer ~ attendance is subject to availability. 

Join your in-house colleagues for a members-only roundtable where we’ll discuss how in-house counsel are using AI to work smarter, not harder.  Join to hear from your peers who dove into the pool of AI options, made one or more selections, and are now using them to serve their clients.

We will follow the Chatham House Rule, meaning participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of any other participant may be revealed.

This program is for informational purposes only; no CLE will be offered.

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