The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys Natalie Nathanson and Joanne Lambert for an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Discussion will include real-world examples, practical implications, and action items for employers regarding the following topics:
COBRA Premium Subsides - Don’t Get Bitten by COBRA
Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credit Expansion
Changes to Limit for Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pension Plan Funding Stabilization
Extension of Families First Coronavirus Response Act Tax Credit (Not Mandate)
The Legal Outreach Professional Development Program Presents: A Career Panel and Speed Networking with the ACC-NYC and Mintz: Mastering the Art of Conversation
Legal Outreach has developed a Professional Development and Exposure Program (PDEP), the purpose of which is to help prepare high school students for its Summer Internship Program – a five-week program where rising sophomore students are placed at public interest, judicial, financial, and private law firms with the hope that they will be inspired to pursue professional careers, particularly within the field of law. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 4 – 6 pm. Beginning July 10th, students will be serving as interns at various placements. The goal of the Career Panel and Speed Networking event is to expose the students to various legal careers from a mix of in-house attorneys and law firm partners and to help students hone their conversational and networking skills as they will be working directly with attorneys and other legal professionals throughout the summer. For many teens, the idea of initiating and maintaining a conversation with an adult is daunting, to say the least, so the more practice and constructive feedback they receive, the better.
To help students prepare for their internships, they will participate in 3 rounds of 15-20 minute speed-communication sessions, similar to speed-dating. Approximately fifty-four students will paired in groups of 2 students with 2 volunteer attorneys for each round and will be assigned to a dedicated breakout room for the sessions. In each round, there will be three timed discussion topics: (1) Getting to Know You; (2) Choosing Colleges and Careers; and (3) Hot Topic.
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With a new administration in the White House, our panel of privacy and cybersecurity experts will address what the leadership transition means for policies related to privacy and data security. Topics covered will include:
• Cyber threats from foreign nation states;
• The role of federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission;
• Trends in state privacy laws and the likelihood of federal privacy legislation;
• The role the courts will play in shaping privacy regulations; and
• Negotiation of a new data protection equivalence agreement with the European Commission following Schrems II.
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This presentation will provide relevant, user friendly takeaways for in-house counsel who do not necessarily deal with SSO related IP issues on a daily basis. We will address topics including:
Intellectual property issues arising from participation in standard setting bodies or industry consortia
Developments impacting (F)RAND
Providing practical guidance to personnel participating in SSOs and OSS Orgs.
Status of submissions to standard setting organizations (“SSOs”) as prior art in the U.S.
The basics of patent pools and monetization of essential IP
Technical vs. commercial essentiality
The mechanics of the patent pool submission process
In-house counsel are facing new and unique ethical challenges arising from a rapidly changing business and technology environment. This program focuses on the ethical issues presented by technology transactions, including in-house counsel’s ethical responsibilities in technology contract negotiations and compliance. Panelists will discuss scenarios that include these transactional and compliance ethical issues as in-house counsel.
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THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Don’t miss this opportunity to be together IN-PERSON with your ACC GP colleagues and friends at our first in-person “Meet Your Counterparts” Networking Reception in over nine months! Turn off your Zoom/Teams link, dress from more than the waist up, and join us OUTDOORS for delectable hors d’oeuvres and refreshing libations at Estia in Radnor, PA. Estia is a casual Mediterranean tavern featuring Greek fare, and ample parking. We can’t wait to really see you!
Register below. All current SOCIAL DISTANCING and MASK-WEARING protocols (when not eating or drinking) will be in place.
Mitigating Contractor Misclassification and Joint Employment Risk
The legal landscape regarding misclassification of independent contractors and joint employment is constantly evolving. As the independent contractor/joint employment tests change, in addition to the courts’ treatments of related issues, it is incumbent on employers to understand the potential risks of misclassifying individuals and/or engaging staffing agencies or other vendors that can create joint employment issues. This presentation will also address best practices and common pitfalls when structuring work forces and drafting relevant contract language. Lastly, the speakers will discuss the outlook for misclassification and joint employment issues under the new political landscape.
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This panel will explore the ways doing business with the federal government can differ from doing business in the commercial marketplace. The panelists, including in-house counsel from a major government contractor and outside counsel specializing in government contracts, will engage in a candid discussion of the pros and cons of government contracting to help attendees assess whether the benefits of working with Uncle Sam—including current opportunities under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan—ultimately outweigh the risks.
The discussion will highlight notable differences in government and commercial business practices—from the legal and regulatory compliance frameworks that apply, to the ways contract terms are negotiated, administered and enforced. The panel will also include a discussion of strategic market considerations for companies that are contemplating entering government contracting or current government contractors interested in expanding or diversifying their federal business.
Presented by Wiley LLP
Speakers:
Kendra Perkins Norwood, Partner, Wiley LLP
Kevin J. Maynard, Partner, Wiley LLP
Lusanna Ro, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, AECOM
James K. (“Jim”) Lowe, Jr,Vice President and Sr. Assistant General Counsel, AECOM
You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid.
Topic: Wills Partners: Maryland Legal Aid Clients: Low-income individuals and families When: Wed., May 19, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Virtual Who: Maryland-barred attorneys, paralegals Experience: None required Training: 1 hour training provided via self-scheduled video. 30 minute Q&A session will precede the clinic. Support: Work in teams; experts available. Time: Limited to 2 hours, with no ongoing commitment Work: During the Covid-19 health pandemic, more low income Marylanders are realizing the need for the creation of estate planning documents. Having a simple will, advanced directive or power of attorney can give peace of mind to clients and have a significant impact on the distribution of assets upon their death. Under the guidance of Maryland Legal Aid, pro bono volunteers will be able to quickly and effectively prepare these essential documents for clients. Client information will be gathered in advance and training and document templates will provided. Prior estate planning experience is not needed. Insurance: Provided by Maryland Legal Aid for all volunteers.
