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.
Recent developments in IP law continue to affect how companies assert IP against competitors and defend against IP challenges. We will discuss several current issues, including developments in patentable subject matter, written description and enablement in biopharmaceuticals, and the inter partes review process, along with related strategic considerations.
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. for a complimentary webinar on issues facing California employers in balancing pandemic safety protocols and employment law compliance. Our employment law attorneys will discuss the complexities of returning to work during a pandemic.
This webinar will also address the legal and practical issues of complying with the myriad California employment law requirements, while also following best practices for protection against COVID-19.
Topics:
Notifying furloughed employees regarding their return to work
Workplace modifications required to provide safe workplaces for employees
Wage and hour considerations for safety protocols
Reimbursement requirements for protective face coverings and related items
Local California ordinances pertaining to employee hygiene, such as City of Los Angeles requirement for additional breaks for hand washing
As a result of COVID-19, every business in California faces economic headwinds. However, as businesses anticipate state and local “stay at home” orders to be lifted, we encourage employers to make sure their employment practices and policies account for the new employment landscape created by COVID-19. This webinar will discuss important issues for employers to consider such as:
Establishing comprehensive return to work protocols including continued remote work, social distancing, medical screening/testing and other safety measures;
Complying with COVID-PSL and extended FMLA requirements under the FFCRA;
Providing employees with time off work and legally required leaves of absence;
Managing employees who refuse to return to work;
Providing employees with expanded workers’ compensation benefits for COVID-19; and
Employers with foreign national employees are currently dealing with unique challenges and considerations with changes in worksite locations, pay reductions, terminations and furloughs. Employers should be aware of the related immigration requirements with such changes, while also strategically planning to retain and acquire top talent as the global economy rebuilds.
This presentation will cover a number of topics, including:
• Pay and hours reductions
• Compensation deferments, furloughs and LOAs
• Worksite changes
• Layoffs and terminations
• International Travel
• Onboarding and I-9 Completion
• Global workforce planning
Speakers: John Quill, Chair, Immigration Practice, Mintz Angel Feng, Special Counsel, Immigration Practice
Join attorneys at Jackson Lewis P.C. for a daily briefing on legal developments and practical guidance related to COVID-19 and what comes next for employers
Online briefings will be held May 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2020
As issues and concerns around COVID-19 continue to multiply and shift, employers are compelled to confront the ever-evolving situation as it relates to their workforce and getting back to business. Jackson Lewis remains committed to keeping their clients informed on workplace implications of the ongoing crisis as well, as best practices you should consider on how to return to work and the reality of reimagining your workplace. Next week we will present a series of briefings on the implementation of COVID screening, testing and contact tracing programs as you make plans to reopen your business and bring your workforce back to work.
All participants will be able to submit questions before the briefing through the registration form, as well as during or after the webinar utilizing the webinar tools.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led many companies to lose significant revenue due to their businesses being interrupted. With the ‘back to business’ timeline still unknown, many questions arise whether companies can leverage business interruption coverage for protection, and if so, how? Join Newmeyer Dillion as we dissect the current insurance environment to:
Understand the insurance carrier landscape: their reaction & how they are gearing up for this fight
Dig into the legislative and government approach: how the government is being proactive and the potential impact on claims
Uncover the Insurance Commissioner update: the California approach to these claims
Spotlight existing case law & examine how courts have approached these incidents in the past, and what arguments may be applicable in today’s world
Review pending litigation to provide an overview of the plethora of bus interruption insurance cases that are pending and their overarching trends
Attendees will walk away with ND’s Top 5 practical tips to approaching business interruption coverage, along with a 30 minute Q&A session to answer your pressing questions immediately following the presentation.
Presenters: Alan Packer, Office Managing Partner, Newmeyer Dillion Jeff Dennis, Partner, Newmeyer Dillion
Although the time to commence or respond to formal claims may still be in the future, the time is now to prepare yourself and your business to best leverage possible solutions and avoid litigation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive economic disruptions for businesses large and small. No company wants to find itself in litigation, yet numerous commercial contract disputes are already emerging as a result of:
• large-scale cancellations or postponements of orders;
• disruptions to key supply chains; • restrictions on business operations;
• the accessibility and cost of credit issues;
• the patchwork of state, local and federal laws that have been enacted in response to the virus and its effects; and
• the risks of working and transacting business remotely.
Partners Mindy Morton, Robert Sloss and Edward Walton will respond to your questions and address key issues related to conflict resolution and litigation avoidance with a focus on contract provisions, including force majeure contract clauses. Every contract is unique and provisions are always subject to interpretation, but a solid understanding of the parameters of your contracts and possible risks will better prepare you when working with counsel on avoiding litigation and resolving disputes.
This is part of a series of ACC member roundtables.
ACC member roundtables are designed exclusively for in-house counsel to virtually meet and discuss current issues in their industry.
Grab your drink of choice and let's connect! Join us for a lively virtual happy hour and networking event where ACC Members will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, connect with each other and discuss what many companies are facing or will likely face when this hard-hit industry bounces back once the "Stay at Home" order begins to lift.
Panelists: Mark Hartney, Partner, Allen Matkins Paul Najar, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Gafcon Kathryn Richman, General Counsel, Hughes Marino
Shutdown orders due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic have created economic disruption, causing companies to scale back on intellectual property (IP) expense. This webinar covers suggestions for protecting IP on a reduced budget. The strategies presented will provide attendees with a competitive edge over competitors who are sitting on the IP sidelines during the pandemic.
Some of the topics covered include:
why getting in line early and maintaining a place in line at the Patent Office is crucial to protect your patentable inventions;
how to reserve and maintain your place in line at the Patent Office while reducing and/or deferring certain examination-related expenses;
how to use existing patent prosecution techniques to achieve these goals without relying on potentially risky newly-available COVID-19 options from the Patent Office;
how to use certain techniques related to claim drafting, patent family and portfolio filing strategies, and international patent practice to reduce costs; and
using non-patent approaches to protecting certain IP.
Has COVID-19 delayed CCPA Compliance? Listen as a panel of leaders share their top tips to get your company ready before enforcement begins in July 2020.
Session 1: Checklist for CCPA Compliance in the COVID-19 Age
11:00 am - 11:45 am PT | Program
11:45 pm - 12:00 pm PT | Q&A
Speakers: Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Firmwide Co-Chair, Ad Tech Privacy & Data Management Practice Njeri Mutura, Corporate Attorney, Lead Counsel, Microsoft Joni Gaudes, VP & General Counsel, Asics America
Session 2: Top Litigation and Contracts Risks for CCPA and COVID-19
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm PT | Program
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm PT | Q&A