The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Government contracts and other federal funding agreements can provide companies with a reliable revenue source, brand visibility, and a way to accelerate their product road maps. With these benefits, however, also come unique rules and compliance obligations that may not be apparent on the surface.
Join us as we discuss the key compliance requirements companies encounter under various government contracts and other agreements – including Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) and Technology Transfer (“STTR”) awards, procurement contracts (FAR/DFARS), and “Other Transactions” – and how they differ from typical commercial relationships. The panel will examine and offer practical issue-spotting and risk mitigation tips on topics including:
Intellectual property protection;
Foreign ownership, control, and influence (“FOCI”) concerns;
Financial and accounting requirements;
Supply chain screening and oversight responsibilities; and
Labor/employment and ethical compliance obligations that accompany federal funds.
In-house practitioners will leave this session with an understanding of the key benefits and associated obligations and risks that accompany government contracts and funding agreements in order to better guide their management teams in thinking through the pros and cons of pursuing and accepting such funding.
Non-practicing entities monetize their patent portfolios not through offering products or services, but rather by asserting patents against practicing entities. Because non-practicing entities are not competitors and their practices do not fit a typical business mold, they can be difficult and expensive for companies – especially younger companies – to successfully handle. On September 14, join Principals Michael Headley and David Hoffman for a conversation about NPEs, including:
What NPEs are and who they target
What you should do when you get a letter (or worse – a suit) from an NPE
How to effectively advise management about the costs and risks of dealing with NPEs
Stories about the most extreme (and sometimes sanctionable) NPE behavior
Ideas, processes, and designs have intrinsic value. Protecting that value is crucial for individuals and businesses. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of the patent process from strategies to safeguard intellectual property to adeptly managing patent litigation disputes. This primer will equip and empower in-house counsel teams with best practices for handling patent issues in the corporate setting, allowing for informed decisions that align with company objectives.
Felicia Sze (Athene Law LLP) will discuss the Medicare Secondary Payer law, including Section 111 reporting, and how to coordinate with Medicare to ensure that Medicare is not paying for services encompassed by settlement agreements.
Matt Carlson (Boutin Jones) will discuss tax aspects of settlements both from a plaintiff’s and defendant’s perspective. He will cover inclusion of payments in income, deductibility of settlement payments, payroll issues, tax reporting, and other issues that commonly arise in settlements.”
MCLE: This presentation will qualify for one hour of California MCLE General education credit. Certificates will be issued 1-2 days after the presentation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Wanda Terrell at terrelw@sutterhealth.org.
It’s an unfortunate reality of the times we live in, but employers need to prepare for the possibility of an active shooter in the workplace – and consider how to respond, as well as the legal ramifications. After the presentation, attendees will know what legal risks are associated with active shooters and workplace violence, and know which steps to take before, during, and after any such tragic event.
The 82nd (2023) Session of the Nevada State Legislature began February 6 and will adjourn June 5. The bills that make it to Governor Lombardo’s desk and those that he signs into law reflect a state government that has a Republican Governor looking to fulfill campaign promises with a Democrat-controlled State Assembly and State Senate. Nevada Democrats have a bare supermajority in the Assembly (28-14) and are one shy of a supermajority in the Senate (13-8). Without a supermajority in both chambers, Democrats are unable to override a gubernatorial veto and cannot raise taxes without a two-thirds vote as stipulated in a constitutional amendment. The CLE program will provide an update on new and changed laws, regulations, and compliance requirements that directly and indirectly impact in-house counsel, including those employment, labor laws, worker’s compensation, healthcare, housing, education, taxes, energy, natural resources, gun control, and economic development.
Sheppard Mullin attorneys are representing asylum-seekers as pro bono clients through Casa Cornelia Law Center.After you participate in this training, you can partner with a Sheppard Mullin team or form your own team within your in-house legal department to represent an asylum-seeker, with support from the Casa Cornelia Law Center staff.