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Lawyers and legal departments in the corporate realm are often perceived as a source of negativity, wrought with constant refusals that bring creative flow to a screeching halt. As legal counsel, identifying and assessing our clients’ liabilities is vital to our profession, but this advice can lead to tension. So, how can in-house counsel navigate being a “department of yes” without compromising risk management? In this session, panelists will explore strategies for overcoming stereotypes assigned to lawyers, fostering meaningful relationships with internal clients, and devising creative approaches to achieve client goals.
This session will examine the new EU cybersecurity laws hitting multinationals in January 2025, including the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). These laws involve a multitude of essential sectors including health, food production, financial services, and SaaS services and will involve the widening of how companies will have to deal with data incidents beyond personal data.
In the last year, 53 percent of companies have experienced a third-party data breach, and global regulatory bodies are increasingly incorporating data breaches into environmental, social, and governance ratings and reporting guidelines. As data breaches persist as a cost and risk of business, companies and their legal teams must improve how they manage and respond when a breach occurs. This interactive session will simulate some of the recent developments within breach response and proactive measures in-house counsel can take to mitigate risks.
Join this thought-provoking discussion with in-house attorneys, delving into the intricate intersection of world affairs and global compliance departments. This panel will explain key laws and regulations, recent updates, regulatory changes, and best practices. Discuss how geopolitics, economic warfare, and transnational crime impact the in-house lawyer.
As the global supply chain regulation environment continues to evolve, companies and their in-house counsel will need to enhance their supplier due dilligence processes in order to maintain compliance. Join this session to discuss the laws leading the regulation changes, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and Canada’s Modern Slavery Act, among others. Prepare yourself to tackle this developing area of regulation.
What considerations do companies need to focus on when expanding their products and services outside of the USA? Join this program to examine proposed structures for global expansions, the regulatory environment of various industries, employment practices, marketing and advertising, language challenges, and financial implications like repatriation of revenue and taxes. Hear from experts and join small group discussions to explore questions across regions and countries regarding taxes, treaties, labor laws, and many other factors that may arise from overseas growth. Walk away with practical guidance on how to expand into new markets.
When litigation, or the threat of litigation, hits in-house legal departments, there’s no need to run and hide. Through a series of case studies, this session will cover practical first steps that in-house lawyers can take to manage disputes when they come in the door, without starting the hourly billing clock of outside counsel. Learn pre-litigation strategies to identify disputes before they arise, practice alternative dispute resolution options, and gain practical steps on how to form demand letter with frequently forgotten provisions.
For organizations both within and outside the energy industry, cybersecurity and physical security incidents have become an important area of focus. In this session, in-house and outside counsel will discuss recent developments and legal requirements surrounding energy industry assets and infrastructure. Panelists will share lessons learned, analyze current trends, and discuss how these experiences apply across the energy industry. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of energy infrastructure protection, ensuring preparedness for emerging challenges and shifts.
See the inside of an acquisition deal room in this case study-based session. Follow a healthcare company as they acquire a smaller specialty pharma company with an extensive IP portfolio from letter of intent to non-disclosure and due diligence. Solve issues as they arise and explore the negotiations progress through the perspective of both the acquiror and the target company. This program will focus on IP related issues that arise during negotiations and leave attendees with tips on identifying risks, reviewing viability of the patent portfolio, potential infringement issues, and managing outside counsel spend.
Gain valuable insights into the SEC's positions and enforcement priorities in this panel discussion. Explore potential implications stemming from 2024 decisions and delve into policies and best practices for in-house legal departments adapting to the changing regulatory environment. Stay informed about the evolving landscape, ensuring your legal strategies align with the SEC's focus.
