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Join your ACC colleagues and David Hamilton of Womble Bond Dickinson, for a webinar on the possible redefinition of antitrust law to break up technology companies and the downstream effects it could have on any company with antitrust concerns. The webinar will take place on October 7 from noon to 1:30 pm.

Webinar log-in instructions will be sent to registrants the day before the event.

The recent Antitrust subcommittee hearings, virtually conducted examinations of Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Sundar Pichai, probed conduct of their respective companies for both political and legal reasons. Though little damage occurred, there is an intense effort by some corners in DOJ, FTC and academia, to redefine antitrust law and to breakup successful technology companies. The reasons and the effort to redefine antitrust law are important to any company with antitrust concerns, including policy formation, merger and acquisition strategies, compliance plans and employee training. We examine all of these issues and provide some practical guidance. The attached article provides some read ahead information: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/24/technology/global-antitrust-institute-google-amazon-qualcomm.html

Join your ACC colleagues and Fiona Ong, Teresa Teare and Lindsey White of Shawe Rosenthal, for a webinar on the major Federal and Maryland State developments and issues of 2020 in the area of labor and employment law. They will offer practical guidance on compliance. The webinar will take place on September 23rd from noon to 1:30 pm.

Webinar log-in instructions will be sent to registrants the day before the event.

Topics will include:

  1. COVID legislation (Federal court ruling vacating certain FFCRA regulatory provisions, Current status of Governor Hogan’s orders)
  2. Mandatory flu and COVID vaccinations
  3. Politics in the workplace
  4. DE&I: Hiring goals v. quotas
  5. Joint employer: the NLRB’s rule, the DOL’s rule, and the Maryland Court of Special Appeals’ opinion
  6. Maryland laws taking effect on October 1 (mini-WARN, salary history ban, hair discrimination and more)

Don't let your new remote work environment be out of sight, out of mind!  

  • Protect your company from the pitfalls of remote access technology
  • Preserve privileged and confidential data
  • Examine business interruption issues tied to technology failures 

After navigating the latest tech issues, join your fellow ACC Members and Foley & Lardner in a Virtual Happy Hour where we will play ACC's version of Scattergories. All ACC Member happy hour attendees will receive a $20 ABC party favor gift card. Amazon gift card prizes will also be awarded to 3 trivia winners.

With FY 2021 upon us (beginning October 1), it is always healthy and smart to refresh one’s self (or learn for the first time) the ins-and-outs of the Federal Government’s SBA Small Business Programs for government contracting. It is critical to be familiar and to be on the lookout for possible risks and exposure for a Mandatory Disclosure Rule (MDR) disclosure. 

This panel will discuss the SBA’s 8(a), Woman Owned, Service Disabled Veteran, HUB Zone, and other Small Business Contracting Programs, including the Mentor-Protégé Program which has seen recent expansion for large businesses. Also, the MDR is an ever present, but often misunderstood, FAR Rule that mandates self-disclosure of certain criminal or civil violations. While written in vague, far reaching terms, our panel will simplify this provision and provide real world guidance and thoughts on how to “be on the lookout” for violations and how to react.

Presented by Lawrence M. Prosen, Government Contracts & Construction Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Adele Navarrete, Senior Corporate Counsel, Logistics Management Institute.


1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit pending.

This program will address the changing legal landscape following the #MeToo movement and employer best practices for addressing sexual harassment in the workplace. The panel will provide status updates on developments in #MeToo State legislation, lessons learned from numerous high profile investigations, and practical tips and guidance in updating employer policies and procedures.  The discussion will also encompass issues specific to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as additional caregiver responsibilities and unique ways women may experience harassment or discrimination during the pandemic. 


Presented by Jason C. Schwartz, Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, and General Counsel of the law firm and Greta B. Williams, Partner, and a member of Gibson Dunn’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Departments and Aisha Massengill, Vice President, Managing Counsel, Employment and Teammate Relations at Under Armour.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit pending.

Join us as we discuss and practice simple and practical strategies for maintaining well-being. Tara Antonipillai, JD, RYT (bio below), will lead the session covering evidence-based wellness practices and opportunities for networking and social-connection.


In addition to offering you connection and calm in an otherwise chaotic week, we will discuss simple, efficient, strategies for calming your mind and body, and changing the way your body responds to stress. Stay on for networking with chapter members in small breakout rooms.


Tara Owens Antonipillai, JD, is a well-being consultant, speaker, teacher, and author. Tara helps law firms and other organizations develop and expand workplace well-being programs in a wide variety of formats. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and at law firm retreats, orientations, and other events. She also serves on the DC Bar Lawyer Assistance Committee.


*2020 Annual Relationship Sponsors may send two representatives (Diamond level may register three).

The Securities Law Committee is hosting its seventh annual Securities Law Symposium! The Symposium is a half-day live webcast which allows attendees to hear directly from experts in the securities industry on a number of relevant topics and trends.

Co-Chairs:

Christopher Kozub, General Counsel, Greybrook Securities Inc.

Matthew Scott, Vice-President, Legal, CI Investments Inc.

 

Agenda (Click on RSVP site for more details):

12:00pm to 12:45pm - Introduction and Keynote Address: Staff Sergeant Raj Kler, NCO i/c, RCMP "O" Division Cybercrime Team and Corporal David Sutherland, Senior Investigator, RCMP "O" Division Cybercrime Team (Topic: Canada's national cybersecurity strategy and how to work with the RCMP if you detect a breach)

12:45pm to 1:45pm - Panel 1: Director and officer liability in the age of privacy

1:45pm to 2:45pm - Panel 2: Trends in securities litigation, including the effects of recent legislative developments

2:45pm to 3:45pm - Panel 3: The impact of the OSC's Regulatory Burden Reduction plan

 

This program qualifies for up to 3 hours of Substantive CPD Content.

This event is free of charge and open only 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, September 30, 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 will take the form of a panel discussion led by Mischa Boardman as moderator. The panel will discuss the role that in-house counsel should take in the design of and implementation DEI initiatives, including: (1) the importance of the DEI initiatives in the work place; (2) the current types of initiatives that companies are implementing; (3) the sensitivities surrounding the creation and implementation of initiatives; and (4) managing potential legal liability/avoiding pitfalls associated with this endeavor.

MODERATOR:
Mischa M. Boardman
Shareholder, Zausmer, P.C. 

SPEAKERS:
Cinnamon Plonka 
Shareholder, Zausmer, P.C.

Joe W. Laymon 
Co-Owner, Piston Group

Christina A. Sans
VP, Senior Legal Counsel, TCF Bank

ACC Georgia Chapter’s Women’s Initiative has teamed up with GAWL Columbus Chapter for a tasty virtual event!  Follow along on Zoom with Chef Jamie Keating of EPIC Restaurant in Columbus, GA as he helps us prepare herb-seared salmon, risotto, sweet and sour Brussels sprouts, and a warm chocolate torte.  The ingredient list and recipes will be provided to registered members in advance of the demonstration, and Columbus-area members can pick up a complimentary basket of ingredients directly from the restaurant.  Following the demonstration, the Women’s Initiative and GAWL Columbus invite you to stay and enjoy dinner and conversation with other budding chefs.

Please join us for our virtual diversity event, Cultural Competence in the Time of COVID-19. Drawing from the principles of Change Management, this interactive webinar will focus on the importance of shifting our 2020 approach to diversity, equity and inclusion – all through the lens of cultural identity, stereotypes and biases. In today’s world, cultural sensitivity might make us think of walking on egg shells, but embracing cultural competency can give us the ability to shift our perspectives and adapt our behavior in a more positive way.

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