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AGENDA:

• 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Session I (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.)

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - BREAK

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Session II (McCarter & English, LLP)

Session I — Current Antitrust Issues For Health, Biotech, and Pharmaceutical Companies

The DOJ, FTC, and many state AGs are all promising a dramatic expansion of antitrust enforcement, and legislation that would overhaul existing antitrust laws is before Congress.  This session will discuss the possible impact of the current enforcement environment on health, biotech, and pharma companies.  We will discuss recent cases and policy statements as well as where enforcers might go next.

Session II — Ensuring Pharmaceutical Company Compliance with Updated PhRMA and FDA Guidelines

The year 2021 saw revisions to the PhRMA Code as well as new FDA guidance regarding off-label promotion.  In this program, speakers from McCarter and English and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. will discuss these updates and provide guidance on how pharmaceutical companies can navigate these changes and remain compliant.

Use the red Register button to RSVP.  The Zoom link will be provided with your completed registration, and is also shown below.

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/95756219631

Join us for our next Meet Your Counterparts Networking Reception at a very unique venue in the suburbs. We'll be at the Elmwood Park Zoo where we will be entertained with an animal show just for us (don't worry; no snakes or reptiles!)  We'll also enjoy great food and drinks while networking with our ACCGP colleagues and friends.  While the Zoo will be closed, you might get a glimpse of the red panda, who will be nearby our event space! There is plenty of free parking.

We look forward to seeing you there, and we thank our generous sponsor, Stevens & Lee, for hosting this event with us.

Register below.

AGENDA:

• 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Session I (Anderson Kill P.C.)

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - BREAK

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Session II (Duane Morris)

Session I — Turning the Tables on Transaction Risk: Five Things that Every GC Should Know About Reps and Warranties Insurance

During this presentation, panelists from Anderson Kill P.C. will discuss uses of reps and warranties insurance, provisions to know and exclusions to understand.

Session II — Prepare to Spend Some Money: Minimum Salary Under the FLSA Likely to Increase

The federal Department of Labor has stated that it intends to propose, in October 2022, increases to the minimum weekly salary an employee must receive to be exempt under the FLSA’s white-collar exemptions. Currently, the minimum salary for most white collar positions under the FLSA is $684 per week.  Gradual and ongoing increases are all on the table.  As employers move toward year end, budget and other operational considerations should be weighed in anticipation of these potential changes.  This webinar will cover how these potential changes may impact your operations, including options for converting exempt to nonexempt employees and the additional impact of time-keeping requirements. 

Use the red Register button to RSVP.  The Zoom link is shown below, and will also be provided with your completed registration.

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/91057957041

MAKING THINGS WORSE: Seven Common Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Investigation

This presentation discusses seven common mistakes companies make when investigating claims of discrimination, including harassment, in the workplace.  It details how to avoid these investigation pitfalls and recommends best practices to ensure thorough and complete investigations into employee complaints.

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https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/96347924823

Navigating Russia-Related Sanctions Programs in an Ever-Evolving Business Risk Landscape

Panelists will provide an overview on global economic sanctions regimes and in particular, the recent sanctions against Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine, and the importance of addressing them in compliance programs and in contractual risk transfer provisions. They will cover the key direct and indirect risks to your enterprise regarding primary and secondary sanctions as well as provide perspectives from the point of view of regulated payment system providers and the related enforcement issues.

Use the red Register button to RSVP.  The Zoom link will be provided with your completed registration, and is also shown below.

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/91497586508

AGENDA:

• Session I - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC)

• BREAK - 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Session II - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC)

Session I, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — The Glass Is Half Full… Until It Isn’t

It is great that the glass is full, but always be prepared for a leak.  The goal of corporate attorneys is to get the deal done.  That could be a Merger & Acquisition, a new Master Agreement, obtaining new financing to allow the company to expand, or dozens of other transactions.  And, yes, the corporate attorney does draft and edit provisions about Representations & Warranties and potential breaches, but what happens when things don’t work out as everyone had hoped?  More often than not, the litigation partner is brought in, but only after the parties are not getting along or someone claims something bad happened.  However, at this point the litigator is stuck with the deal terms and the agreed upon contractual language.  Would this have been different if the litigator spoke with the deal/corporate attorney at the beginning?  In our experience, the answer is a resounding “YES!”  We will explore common and often used (or misused) parts of deals and agreements to better protect yourself if (or when) something goes wrong.  Having a better understanding of how litigation works in a business dispute/break-up, will enhance your ability to proactively add key terms that are advantageous to you.

Session II, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — The Evolving Landscape of Corporate Transactions From a Diligence, Valuation and Dispute Perspective

The mergers and acquisitions market saw a record year in 2021 and continues to experience significant activity in 2022. It is critical for in-house counsel to understand the full life cycle of a corporation transaction as well as the proper due diligence steps to accurately value complex transactions. This program will provide an overview of the corporate transaction process from sources of capital, transaction structure, M&A due diligence, and the valuation process. The panel will discuss the current capital markets landscape and volatility and the corresponding impacts to corporate valuations. This discussion will include examples of M&A due diligence and valuation approaches. The program will conclude with a discussion of the current economic uncertainties facing corporations including supply chain disruptions, increasing borrowing costs, and availability of capital, among others.

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https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99677216389

AGENDA:

• 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Session I (Troutman Pepper)

• 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 – Break

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Session II (Faegre Drinker)

• 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Break

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Session III (Akin Gump)

Session I — What Every In-House Counsel Should Know About Differences in Diligence Approaches for Small and Large Deals

Troutman Pepper attorneys will offer insights on different and unique due diligence concerns that arise when navigating both small and large deals.  They will discuss such issues as the sell/buyside process, auction pacing, regulatory challenges, and levels of risk for transactions below $25M, between $25M-$150M, and $150M and above.  Additionally, the panelists will discuss:

• Materiality and priority;
• Staging and pacing;
• Coordination on request lists and functional areas;
• Strategic vs. Private Equity Group Diligence and how to compete;
• Specific regulatory, insurance and other key considerations.

Session II — Surviving Stockholder and/or Government Investigations: What to do When Confronted With Civil and Criminal Investigations

Despite their superior intellect, judgment, and savvy, in-house lawyers sometimes are unsuccessful in guiding their operational or business-side colleagues to avoid conduct that may bring scrutiny on their company.  Indeed, financial irregularities, workplace culture issues, and other risky behavior often invite scrutiny from stockholders and the government.  In this presentation, expert panelists will explore information demands and investigations by stockholders or government entities, as well as best practices for dealing with those situations.

Session III — Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): A Survey of Current Issues

Expert panelists will discuss the contours of ESG and ESG metrics; recent SEC rule-making initiatives; drivers both in the US and overseas; ESG backlash and preview COP27.

Use the red Register button to RSVP.  The Zoom link will be provided with your completed registration, and is also shown below.

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99675257940

Please join us for our next, ever-popular event: “Meet Your Counterparts” Networking Reception at City Tap House® at Logan Square.  MYCs are one of our most well-attended events, and everyone is guaranteed a good time catching up with friends and colleagues and unwinding after a hectic day at work.  So, come out and relax while enjoying New American pub fare and craft beers in a big, woodsy space with a huge video wall screening games.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Register below.

AGENDA:

• 11:45 a.m. – Registration/Barbecue Lunch on Patio

• 1:00 p.m. – Shot Gun Start (Modified Scramble)

• 3:00-5:00 p.m. – Tennis (Round Robins)

• 5:15-8:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Golf Awards

The deadline for MEMBER registration is September 9th, and is first come, first served for golf and tennis spots.  Register below.

Please join us in Center City for our next Meet Your Counterparts Networking Reception at Aqimero, which is situated in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia.  We look forward to seeing you there!