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  • 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Session I

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  • 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Session II


Tuesday, November 9th, Session I (Dailey LLP) Navigating Emerging Securities and Governance Risks:  Addressing Developments in the SEC, Securities Litigation, and Delaware Law

This presentation examines areas of recent emphasis at the SEC and in securities litigation, along with important developments in Delaware law, with suggestions for how to proactively manage these emerging risks, from the perspective of outside and in-house counsel.

Tuesday, November 9th, Session II (Womble Bond Dickinson) – Help! We’ve Been Served: Practical Tips on Attempting Early and Cost-Effective Resolution of Subpoenas and Lawsuits

Your client has just been hit with a subpoena, a lawsuit, or some other legal demand.  What do you do now? While there is often no easy solution, particularly in complex and expensive corporate, commercial, or IP litigation, the panel will discuss the relevant law and offer practical tips on attempting early and cost-effective resolution of such disputes, steps to take in the event you can’t resolve the matter quickly, and alternative avenues such as early mediation and ADR.


Wednesday, November 10th, Session I (Cozen O'Connor) – Which Contract Issues are “Worth the Fight” in Negotiations: Insight on Evaluating Risk for In-House Counsel?

Join our expert panelists for a discussion of common contract drafting and negotiation issues, from their respective perspectives as a litigator, a business lawyer, and an in-house counsel. Our speakers will address issues that frequently actually lead to disputes, with helpful strategies for how to avoid those issues in the earlier stages of drafting, negotiation, and contract management.

Wednesday, November 10th, Session II (Faegre Drinker) – Strengthening Your Brand and Culture with a Corporate Philanthropy Strategy

Our panelists will discuss strategies that corporations use to strengthen their brand and culture by introducing CSR and corporate philanthropy strategies.  We will discuss the strategic use of public benefit corporations, donor advised funds and corporate foundations.  In addition, we will discuss employee engagement strategies including volunteerism, scholarship and hardship programs.

Click on the registration button to RSVP just once, then you may attend however many sessions you choose.  Use the Zoom credentials below (which is the same for all sessions) to join in the webinar.


https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99350156630

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The development of blockchain technology is moving quickly, but there are still questions about government oversight and competition. Blockchain technology implicates privacy, antitrust, and securities law issues.

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Region: United States, European Union
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC, Legal Operations, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Michael Kortbawi, Partner, UAE, Arsalan Tariq, Partner, Oman, Barry Greenberg, Of Counsel, UAE, Jean Abboud, Senior Associate, Saudi Arabia, and Reem Al Habsi, Associate, Oman, BSA
22 pages

The worldwide economic distress caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has certainly not spared the GCC region. In this article, deals with the repercussions of the pandemics impact on the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and how new laws provide for a process in which the injection of new capital via strategic investment.

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Region: Middle East, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Michelle Eastwell, Partner, Hall & Wilcox
2 pages

Listed entities should familiarise themselves with the recent changes ASX has made to Listing Rules and Guidance Notes, particularly in relation to disclosure and capital raising.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
Vince Battaglia, Partner, and Nina Mao, Hall & Wilcox
2 pages

This article will highlight some key issues of the new Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) regime you need to be aware of. In this article, we look at some of the hidden complexities in the new regime.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
Vince Battaglia, Partner, Adrian Verdnik, Partner, and Nina Mao, Hall & Wilcox
2 pages

The new design and distribution obligations (DDO) regime in Australia might have some surprising findings that you're not used to in your regular practice. This piece in a series of articles, we will highlight some key issues you and your team may need to be aware of.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
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