The COVID-19 pandemic has caused thousands of businesses to rapidly move their workforce remote. With millions of people now working from home, the potential for cyber security threats has grown substantially. This webinar, led by Tyson & Mendes Cyber, Technology, and Media practice group leaders Robert Modica and Asif Hossain, will cover cyber security threats and issues to watch, best practices and strategies to mitigate risks, and what to expect for the future of the virtual workplace.

COVID-19 has led to record economic uncertainty and volatility in the market. The Securities and Exchange Commission and commentators expect these conditions will almost certainly result in increased securities-related claims under both federal and state law.

This webinar will discuss key issues for public and private companies to consider when facing securities litigation or investigations, including:

• Avoiding securities litigation
• First steps when faced with securities claims
• Federal securities claims, including Rule 10b-5 claims
• State securities claims under “blue sky” laws
• COVID-19 related defenses
• Responding to SEC inquiries
• Securities arbitration

Speaker:
Eric Plourde, Attorney, Procopio

Avoiding Lawsuits in the Post COVID-19 World

The wide-scale business disruptions resulting from COVID-19 and the consequent government shelter-in-place orders have forced companies to deal with contract provisions they had never given much thought to. Who really believed they would ever have to parse a force majeure clause? At the same time, parties continue to enter into contracts – and they, of course, will do so even more when the business world regains some semblance of normality. It is important that companies apply the lessons we’ve learned during the past two months to the negotiation of future contracts.

Panelists:
Robert Sloss, Partner
Mindy Morton, Partner
Sean Sullivan, Partner

Duane Morris panelists will discuss topics including:

• The new health order (effective May 10) requirements concerning the adoption of a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.  Masks now required of all employees in ANY open business as well as customers, visitors, guests.  All open businesses must temperature check all employees and refuse entry to anyone with a temperature of 100 F or higher.  Symptom screening only if thermometer is not available. 
• California Executive Order N-62-20 declaring that any COVID-19 illness of an employee shall be presumed to arise out of the employment for workers comp purposes if certain criteria are met.  How to dispute same.
• Telecommuting still strongly favored.  Consideration, including having a written telecommuting policy, ensuring that employer is notifying employees of right to reimbursement for all business related expenses they incur while working at home, notifying employees of right to reasonable reimbursement for business-related use of personal devices and services (e.g., mobile phone, internet)
• Proactive self audit to check whether the company is vulnerable to legal claims from employees or others and related to COVID-19.

Duane Morris Panelists:
Jennifer Kearns, Partner
Meredith Grant, Associate
Sarah Gilbert, Associate

Join Procopio panelists as they discuss what you need to know about trade secrets, data privacy and cybersecurity while your employees are working from home. Remote working adds additional risks that your company needs to consider, and we will address the risks and offer practical guidance about:

• Videoconferencing
• Home smart devices
• Home networks
• Use of Employee Devices
• Protecting your Trade Secrets and Confidential Information

Panelists:
Mindy Morton, Partner, Procopio
Elaine Harwell, Senior Counsel, Procopio
Robert Gillette, IT Executive, Endsight

Part Two: You’ve Submitted Your Claim—Now What?
Strategies for Maximizing Insurance Coverage

In the wake of weeks of shuttered businesses, mounting lost revenue, extra expenses, and cancelled events, policyholders who have submitted claims for insurance coverage for these devastating losses are beginning to receive responses from insurance carriers. How a policyholder responds to these insurer communications will set the stage for whether coverage is ultimately paid out. Critically, there are fast-moving and evolving developments that policyholders must consider in responding to insurer communications. These developments include the lessons learned from numerous COVID-19 insurance litigations already filed across the country as well as insurance-specific legislation being introduced in multiple states and at the federal level.  

The webinar will address best practices for handling your COVID-19 insurance claim and the very latest update on litigations and legislation that may affect the scope of insurance coverage for COVID-19 losses. 

The interactive educational webinar will cover issues including:

Responses Policyholders Are Receiving to COVID-19 Claims Submission

Best Practices for Responding to Requests for Information and Denials

Update on Insurance Coverage Litigations Filed - Claims Asserted, Merits and Potential Traps for the Unwary

Latest Update on Legislation Introduced and Orders from the California Insurance Commissioner Regarding Insurance for COVID-19 Losses

Live Q&A with Panelists

Procopio Speakers:
Cecilia O. Miller, Partner
Ryan C. Caplan, Senior Counsel
Alexandra ("Sasha") Selfridge, Senior Associate

In anticipation of the Superior Court’s reopening on May 26, please join us for an additional update by the San Diego County Superior Court leadership, who will discuss additional changes to court operations in light of the COVID‑19 pandemic and answer your questions.

Have your privacy and customer support teams fulfilled the statutory training requirement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?  Section 1798.130(a)(6) of the CCPA requires businesses to ensure that all personnel responsible for handling consumer inquiries about their CCPA rights and CCPA compliance are informed of key CCPA requirements and how to direct consumers to exercise their CCPA rights. 

Join Cooley’s cyber/data/privacy team for a 60-minute webcast that your privacy and customer support teams can attend to help fulfill this requirement.

• Designed for legal, privacy, customer support and other personnel responsible for CCPA requests
• Get practical tips on common challenges when handling CCPA requests 
• See sample responses to CCPA requests
• Receive certificates of attendance for your compliance files 

Presenters:

Adam Connolly – Partner, Cooley

Christian Lee – Associate, Cooley

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1 and the law and its regulations will be enforced starting on July 1. Is your company prepared?

This program will address the policies and processes companies need to fully comply with CCPA.  Even if your privacy policy has been updated, there are steps you should be taking to avoid enforcement and fines, including internal training; internal privacy management; forms and procedures for opt-out and opt-in; managing contracts and contractors; and evaluating data security.

Allen Matkins Speakers:
Matt Marino, Partner
Kit Garcin, Associate

This highly interactive and engaging program dives in to three of 2019’s most significant jury verdicts in California. Bob Tyson and Cayce Lynch will explore the facts, arguments, and results from each of these cases, with specific insight into what the juries did and why. Attendees will learn what types of arguments resonate with juries in several different types of cases, and how to work with their defense counsel to take advantage of these methods.

Tyson Mendes Speakers:
Bob Tyson, Partner
Cayce Lynch, Partner