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Economic uncertainty on an industry-wide or even national scale often forces organizations to pivot from standard operating procedure in order to survive - or to thrive. With the cannabis industry as an example, this session will discuss how such uncertainty can impact transactional needs -- from M&A to real estate to financing. Dig into recession-era success stories and examine the ethical and compliance considerations of advising and counseling emerging industries such as cannabis and psychedelics.

The US Supreme Court opinions in two cases, Relentless v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, will reshape the landscape of regulatory law in the US. How will courts decide when to adopt agency interpretations and when will they chart their own course? This program will briefly discuss the opinion followed by a moot court experience illustrating how a regulatory challenge might be argued in the post-Chevron world. Take a glimpse into the regulatory law new normal and gain a better sense of how the Supreme Court’s decision will impact industries.

Explore healthcare fraud litigation and investigations from the perspective of legal enforcers. This panel of healthcare law enforcers will share what enforcers focus on and what it means for in-house counsel. Gain valuable perspectives on government priorities and trends and discover the inner workings of an investigation from the government’s point of view. Stay up to date on civil, criminal, and administrative updates and get practical advice directly from the enforcers themselves.

SEC Adopts Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
6 pages

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") finalized new climate disclosure rules for public companies, mandating comprehensive reporting on climate-related risks and their impacts on business operations. This article explores the details of the new requirements, the rationale behind the changes, and the implications for corporate transparency in addressing climate risks.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Region: United States

In today's business landscape, crises are on the rise, ranging from cybersecurity incidents to regulatory violations and contentious litigation. These pose substantial risks to a company's reputation, affecting business operations, contracts, investor relations, customer trust, public image, and employee structures. Following an employment crisis case study, this interactive session will delve into imperative steps and valuable insights crucial for the C-Suite and corporate counsel. Participants will explore shared experiences, best practices, and proactive measures to effectively handle almost inevitable crises and walk away armed with a comprehensive checklist for issue identification, action plans, and best practice

Presented in cooperation with Fisher & Phillips LLP

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Companies are finding out that once developed, data retention policy execution can be difficult and inconsistent. Kaye Cyrus from Health Edge, and Tom Mighell from Contoural, Inc will discuss creating a data retention policy that meets privacy requirements, utilizes AI Governance, does not conflict with other compliance requirements, and are easier to execute. Topics will include: 

• How organizations can create modern and more compliant records retention schedules to better handle both paper and electronic information 
• Strategies to privacy-enable your schedule to avoid conflicts with recordkeeping requirements 
• The role of AI Governance 
• How to get your employees to follow your policy

Generously Sponsored by Contoural

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The Department of Justice’s Guidelines on Effective Compliance Programs draw a clear connection between an organization’s risk management and compliance programs. The effectiveness of an organization’s risk management program can determine the effectiveness of its compliance program. This panel session will provide a comprehensive perspective on the importance of risk management in compliance, how to use it in audits and root cause analysis, and the pros and cons of self-reporting.

With Fall headed our way, it’s a good time to check in on the state of the ever-evolving privacy and data security legal landscape and to take stock of your organization's current compliance posture and ability to navigate changes to come. Attendees will hear the latest updates on state data privacy and security laws and learn compliance tips and best practices. This presentation will also cover topics such as AI, when health data laws apply, when organizations can rely on “exemptions” in privacy laws, and how to address incident response.

Proudly Sponsored by Venable LLP

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This webinar will provide a high-level review of the recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) health care-related enforcement highlights and recent significant developments in DOJ’s corporate enforcement policies and efforts. The session will also address ethical considerations when handling investigations, posing hypothetical ethical dilemmas and case studies to address how in-house attorneys would address such scenarios in their day-to-day practice. 

Lobbying Resources

A selection of informative resources on lobbying activities at the US federal and state levels.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Government
Region: United States
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