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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience.

According to a recent survey from the Society for Human Resource Management, the share of employers offering paid parental leave beyond what is required by law dropped to 35% in 2022, down from 53% in 2020. In contrast, studies also show that parental leave benefits are crucial to recruiting and retaining employees and can contribute to increased employee morale and well-being.

As companies strive to be competitive in what continues to be a challenging labor market, they should review the parental leave benefits offered, the required procedures for implementing such policies, and managers' understanding of how to support employees in conjunction with such policies.

Attendees will learn:

· Overview of the patchwork of state and federal laws covering pregnancy and parental rights

· Best practices and practical tips for employers regarding pregnancy and parental leave

· Common challenges pregnant employees and new parents face in the workplace and possible solutions

Speakers:

Bryn Goodman, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP

Jeanne Silberman, Director of HR; Deputy General Counsel, Ogden CAP Properties, LLC

Melissa Stannard, Director and Counsel, Credit Suisse

CLE:

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

This event is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members and Prospective Members (must be in-house counsel). Registration required.

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The current FTC enforcement landscape is more aggressive than ever under the leadership of Chair Lina Khan. In an attempt to crack down on corporate power, the agency is targeting and challenging merger activity by issuing second requests and filing merger enforcement actions in cases that would have received little scrutiny under past administrations. In this environment, it has become important to comprehend the evolving landscape of merger regulations and review current M&A strategies.

We cordially invite you to a discussion where we will delve into our first-hand experience at trial against the FTC in its attempt to push the envelope in one such case—the effort to preliminarily enjoin Meta Platform’s acquisition of Within Unlimited, Inc. During this presentation, we will also scrutinize the repercussions of the FTC's loss in this case for the broader M&A landscape. Furthermore, we aim to equip participants with robust strategies to navigate transactions in the current dynamic M&A environment. This event represents a unique opportunity to glean strategic insights and enhance your understanding of the contemporary regulatory landscape.

Presented by Michael Moiseyev and Eric Hochstadt, Antitrust Partners at Weil and Barbara Blank, Director & Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory at Meta Platforms.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Please join us for a full-day, in-person conference that will address the key Privacy and Technology Issues facing in-house attorneys.

The Privacy and Technology Conference will give in-house counsel an opportunity to attend six CLE sessions and hear from subject matter experts. Learn what you need to know and when to call outside assistance. In addition, at the end of the day we will host a Happy Hour on the terrace of the Westwood Country Club.  You will be able to meet the panelists and network with colleagues.  

SCHEDULE  

8:30 - 9:30 am:  Digital Advertising 101: Navigating the Ever-Evolving Online Advertising Landscape
Sponsored by Perkins Coie

9:45 - 10:45 am: U.S. Class Action Litigation & Government Enforcement Actions Surrounding Data Incidents, Data Sharing, and Targeted Advertising
Sponsored by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

11:00 am - 12:00 pm:  Data Privacy & the Cloud:  Freely Flowing Data or a Balkanized Internet?
Sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

12:30 - 1:30 pm: Lunch Roundtable Discussion: IP Issues in the Metaverse: Taming the Wild, Wild West
Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor

1:45 - 2:45 pm:  Ransomware, Business Email Compromises, and the Changing Cyberinsurance Market – How to Buy and Maximize Your Organization’s Cyberinsurance
Sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Answering the Call to Advance ID&E in the Workplace While Keeping Privacy in Mind
Sponsored by Baker McKenzie

4:15 - 5:15 pm: Legal Implications and Challenges in the Rapidly Evolving World of Artificial Intelligence
Sponsored by Weil

5:15 - 6:30 pm:  Happy Hour and Networking

(We invite you to register and attend just the Happy Hour,  if that is all your schedule will allow!)

For a full AGENDA including session Summaries Click HERE.

6.0 Hours of VA MCLE and IAPP credit approved.

We look forward to seeing you at the Privacy and Technology Conference.

(This conference is free for members; there is a $75 charge for non-members.)

AGENDA:

3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Registration/Networking

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Employment & Labor CLE Program

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

"Conducting Internal Workplace Investigations – Guidance and Best Practices for In-House Counsel"

(1 hour of CLE approved for PA, NJ & DE)

As corporate counsel, you may find yourself charged with the responsibility to determine when, why, and how to conduct an internal investigation of alleged wrongdoing within your company. This program is designed to provide an overview of conducting an effective internal investigation and will address best practices for preparing, investigating and/or overseeing an investigation, preserving relevant data, and handling the findings of an investigation to mitigate litigation risks for the company. The program will focus on the ethical issues inherent when companies undertake internal investigations, including issues surrounding the attorney-client privilege.

• Gabrielle Giombetti, Associate, Fisher Phillips
• Heather Zalar Steele, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Darren M. Creasy, Assistant General Counsel, PPL Corporation
  
  

Now more than ever, employers must be vigilant about understanding the current regulatory landscape of both enacted and proposed employment laws in New York state. The panel which will include Michael Schmidt, vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, and Brett Rawitz, Employee Relations Lead and Special Counsel at Dentsu International, will discuss how employers are adapting to New York becoming a heavy regulated state. 

Speakers:

Brett Rawitz, Employee Relations Lead and Special Counsel, Dentsu International

Michael Schmidt, Vice Chair Labor, Cozen O'Connor

CLE:

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

This event is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members. Non-members (must be in-house counsel) tickets are $50.

Registration required. All visitors must check-in at the lobby desk in order to get a building  pass. Please bring a photo ID. You will then take the elevator to the 55^th floor where there will be a registration table to check in for the event. 

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