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You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid
Topic: Security deposit advice and assistance with pro se forms. Clients: Low-income individuals and families When: Wed. July 24, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by scheduled 1 hour client meetings from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Who: Maryland-barred attorneys and non-attorney professionals (non-attorney professionals will be paired with a Maryland-barred attorney). Experience: None required. Training: 1 hour live training followed by 1 hour of client consult time. Support: Maryland Legal Aid attorneys will be available for questions during the client meetings. Time: Limited, with no ongoing commitment. Work: Meet virtually with a low income Maryland client to discuss options for return of a security deposit the client feels was improperly retained by a prior landlord. For many residents a security deposit can present a substantial barrier to their ability to obtain housing, particularly when they are living paycheck to paycheck. When a landlord improperly withholds a deposit it can create a significant hardship on the client and their family. Maryland has created a statute specific to security deposits that clearly articulates a landlord's responsibilities and provides tenants a recourse through small claims court. Often these matters can be resolved through a strongly worded demand letter or properly filed complaint. By helping tenants understand their rights and assisting with drafting a persuasive demand letter or small claims complaint you can have a significant impact on the client and their likelihood of obtaining a positive outcome. Insurance: Provided by Maryland Legal Aid to all volunteers.
Note: If you are interested in participating but are not barred in Maryland, please contact Angus Derbyshire at ADerbyshire@mdlab.org for information on waiving into the Maryland Bar for purposes of providing pro bono services with MDLAB. MDLAB covers the fees and provides the paperwork. Please allow 45 days for this process.
Please join our generous sponsor, Locke Lord, and ACC Northeast for a complimentary webinar that will cover best practices for managing internal investigations, understanding legal implications and ensuring the integrity of the organization. This webinar will address:
Crisis management and strategy;
Ethical issues;
Artificial Intelligence Do's aand Don'ts;
Common mistakes.
This program is pending approval for 1.0 hours of CLE credit. When registering please specify the state from which you would like to receive CLE credit.
ACCGP Members are invited to a Meet Your Counterparts with Stradley Ronon at one of South Jersey’s most beloved restaurants - Caffe Aldo Lamberti in Cherry Hill.
Attendees will enjoy an evening of networking and delicious Italian food and drink.
Attendees will have the option to enter a raffle at the event for two Diamond Club Phillies tickets - row 1 against the netting behind the Phillies on-deck circle!
Who is a caregiver? Why is it a business imperative for companies to focus on caregivers? How do we create an inclusive culture in our workplace that encompasses more people in this category than ever before? In this session, Alexandria will detail how creating an inclusive workplace requires staying ahead of a developing legal landscape, going beyond basic parental leave policies and requires a shift in process and change in mindset. Join us for what will be a thought-provoking and interactive discussion that includes workshop time and concludes with networking with our colleagues.
Join our friends at Perkins Coie for this upcoming CLE!
This CLE delves into how seemingly minor changes in limitation of liability clauses can significantly alter their impact. We'll examine various forms of these clauses, highlighting the specific benefits and risks associated with each. You'll also learn how legal technology and generative AI can streamline the assessment of these clauses, but we'll also address potential pitfalls in their use.
We'll analyze the prevalent variants of clauses granting agents the right to rely on information it is provided. This exploration will cover:
Common forms of "right to rely" clauses in agency contracts.
Key differences between prevalent variations of these clauses.
How legal technology and generative AI can help make this assessment and enhance analysis and drafting.
The Pitfalls in the Use of Legal Technology and generative AI in this process.
Join ACC Central Florida and Ogletree Deakins for a CLE Lunch & Learn event: Non-Competes, Non-Solicits, and the Ever-Changing Complexity of Navigating Restrictive Covenants in Florida and Beyond. Presented by Iggy Garcia of Ogletree Deakins, this 1 hour CLE will provide practical take-aways for in-house counsel, including:
How to properly draft non-compete and non-solicitation agreements in Florida and where employers go wrong.
Things to consider when enforcing restrictive covenants.
Enhance your culinary skills with Chef Enzio Goble at Cooley’s New York office as he offers a hands-on demonstration on how to make delicious canapés. A New York native, Chef Goble began his culinary career after his service in Army Special Operations. Since 2011, Chef Enzio has worked in various NYC kitchens, spanning fine dining, luxury hotels, and smaller boutique restaurants. His most memorable restaurant experience was his time as the Executive Chef for James Beard Award nominee Dale Talde at Talde.
Practical tips for in-house counsel: Hot topics and trends in data privacy and cybersecurity
Please join ACC Georgia, DLA Piper, and our host, Equifax, on April 24, 2024 for a discussion on hot topics and trends in data privacy and cybersecurity. Our speakers will explore the legal implications of recent state and federal laws, practical applications, and what may be ahead.
Topics will include:
What procurement and product lawyers need to know
Practical pointers for managing AI review requests
Proactive tips for preventing privacy troll litigation, including wiretapping, pen registers, and Daniel’s Law
Monitoring and transcription of online meetings
The federal government’s cybersecurity concerns and what it is doing to mitigate risk
The EU AI Act
Leveraging your existing processes to manage risks
This presentation will provide an overview of current AI technologies and will discuss key risks and considerations in-house counsel should consider as they grapple with AI usage. In particular, we will focus on what counsel and companies need to know about AI governance, policies, and best practices. We will also examine the current state of AI legislation, including the status of both domestic and international laws and regulations. Finally, we will examine several recent examples of pitfalls associated with improper AI usage, from which we can all learn.