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The Activist Workplace

There is no shortage of activists affecting your business—on social issues, the environment, consumer rights, and at work.  Non-union and union employees (and even shareholder activists) are using social and traditional media to challenge policies and decisions they consider unfair or unethical.  When additional prodding is needed to effect a desired change in business practices, employees are using 1960s-style tactics including quickie strikes, picketing,  boycotts, and other protests—both on, in and around employers’ physical property, and online.  Is this a passing fad or a permanent change in how employees deal with their employers?  What strategies are employers adopting to generate positive employee activism?  What may or should employers do when confronted with a “mass resistance” campaign?

Smart & Biggar, in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel Ontario Chapter, will host a virtual panel of experts to discuss best practices for in-house counsel to proactively manage intellectual property (IP) risks.

Through the authoritative lens of expert IP practitioners, webinar attendees will understand the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to risk factors and market opportunities related to IP in their organizations.

Moderated by Smart & Biggar partner Patrick Roszell, and featuring partner Graham Hood, the panel will include insights from in-house counsel at Husky Injection Molding Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

With the most pressing issues of in-house counsel in mind, speakers will touch on the following key topics, and more:

• Proactively identifying and mitigating patent risks in a competitive business context
• Managing your trademark risk from day one: how to clear, select and protect your brand name
• Using your organization's intellectual property portfolio as a defensive and strategic tool
• Evaluating IP risk in contentious proceedings
• Protecting information and managing operational risk in IP agreements

This program contains 90 minutes of Substantive CPD Content.

This event is free of charge and open to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers who are current members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Note: Login details for the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.

THIS 4 PART SERIES IS HELD ON FRIDAY MORNINGS NOV 6, NOV 20, DEC 4, DEC 18

ACCNJ is happy to help subsidize this entier series (4 CLE programs) for you as our support in believing how important focus on wellness and leadership are for our community.

Through these sessions attendees will become better leaders by increasing focus, learning to respond instead of react, and gain greater access to inner creativity and wisdom. Organizations benefit from helping their employees develop these improved leadership skills. More effective leaders create more effective organizations. In addition, the skills learned assist with keeping stress at bay and managing daily life.

Email Leslie at leslie.wolfson@accglobal.com if you have any questions, or would like to try the first of the series.

• NY PAID SICK LEAVE LAW
• COVID-RELATED LEAVE LAWS
• WAGE & HOUR ISSUES
• EMPLOYER STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH REMOTE WORK-including Harassment & Discrimination Issues
• CURRENT CONCERNS & QUESTIONS

Jeremy Garvey, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Corporate Practice, will provide an overview of the use of representation and warranty insurance in an acquisition. He will also discuss how R&W insurance works in practice and current trends. Attendees will gain an understanding of the policies and when the insurance should be used.

Please join us for a live Q&A program as this distinguished panel of women share with us their experiences, challenges, and successes and will discuss how we can help eliminate barriers for women in politics.

AGENDA:

Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 am TO 9:00 am — M&A Disputes: Recent Developments and Age-Old Wisdom (Dechert)

Despite harmonious beginnings, deals sometimes end in dispute. The speakers will discuss recent developments and common areas of dispute, including the recent wave of COVID-19 disputes, and lessons for deal-makers going forward.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Deal Considerations During Abnormal COVID-19 Times (Troutman Pepper)

Join us as we discuss COVID-related impacts on M&A and what to look out for as you negotiate deals.  We’ll focus on impacts to reps and warranties, PPP loan treatment in deals, closing conditions and other areas to take into consideration to avoid potential pitfalls that can slow down or kill a deal.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am — How Corporate Counsel Can Be Proactive and Reduce Risk in the Middle of Uncertainty (Dailey)

The year 2020 has changed how companies should evaluate risk and what they should say about their business.  This presentation will focus on new SEC disclosure requirements, including COVID-19 related disclosures, as well as emerging litigation and SEC enforcement risks that companies should be prepared for as we head towards the end of 2020 and into 2021.  We will provide practical tips to help you address emerging issues and mitigate risk.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — RECENT Trends in Governance (Faegre Drinker)

This session will examine some of the pressing issues that public companies are facing from a governance perspective, including key issues affecting board composition, climate change considerations and ESG disclosures. The panel will also discuss what they are seeing in terms of shareholder engagement, institutional investor focus and trends in charter and bylaw provisions.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Click the button below to preregister for this two-day event!  Your registration entitles you to attend all four sessions, or just one or two if that's what works for you.  One Zoom link will get you into all sessions, and will be provided to each registrant prior to the beginning of the event.

AGENDA:

Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 am TO 9:00 am — M&A Disputes: Recent Developments and Age-Old Wisdom (Dechert)

Despite harmonious beginnings, deals sometimes end in dispute. The speakers will discuss recent developments and common areas of dispute, including the recent wave of COVID-19 disputes, and lessons for deal-makers going forward.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Deal Considerations During Abnormal COVID-19 Times (Troutman Pepper)

Join us as we discuss COVID-related impacts on M&A and what to look out for as you negotiate deals.  We’ll focus on impacts to reps and warranties, PPP loan treatment in deals, closing conditions and other areas to take into consideration to avoid potential pitfalls that can slow down or kill a deal.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09

Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am — How Corporate Counsel Can Be Proactive and Reduce Risk in the Middle of Uncertainty (Dailey)

The year 2020 has changed how companies should evaluate risk and what they should say about their business.  This presentation will focus on new SEC disclosure requirements, including COVID-19 related disclosures, as well as emerging litigation and SEC enforcement risks that companies should be prepared for as we head towards the end of 2020 and into 2021.  We will provide practical tips to help you address emerging issues and mitigate risk.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — RECENT Trends in Governance (Faegre Drinker)

This session will examine some of the pressing issues that public companies are facing from a governance perspective, including key issues affecting board composition, climate change considerations and ESG disclosures. The panel will also discuss what they are seeing in terms of shareholder engagement, institutional investor focus and trends in charter and bylaw provisions.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Click the button below to preregister for this two-day event!  Your registration entitles you to attend all four sessions, or just one or two if that's what works for you.  One Zoom link will get you into all sessions, and will be provided to each registrant prior to the beginning of the event.