Corporate, Securities, and Governance

ACC-WI 2020 Virtual Annual Conference Programming Now ON-DEMAND!

Did you miss the ACC-WI Annual Conference? Need to grab a few more CLE Credits? We’ve got you covered.  The ACC-WI 2020 Virtual Annual Conference is now ON-DEMAND!  Access to 18-hours of CLE programming specifically designed for In-House Counsel and approved for CLE in WI for one low price.   Includes all downloadable presentation materials.

AGENDA:

Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 am TO 9:00 am — M&A Disputes: Recent Developments and Age-Old Wisdom (Dechert)

Despite harmonious beginnings, deals sometimes end in dispute. The speakers will discuss recent developments and common areas of dispute, including the recent wave of COVID-19 disputes, and lessons for deal-makers going forward.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Deal Considerations During Abnormal COVID-19 Times (Troutman Pepper)

Join us as we discuss COVID-related impacts on M&A and what to look out for as you negotiate deals.  We’ll focus on impacts to reps and warranties, PPP loan treatment in deals, closing conditions and other areas to take into consideration to avoid potential pitfalls that can slow down or kill a deal.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am — How Corporate Counsel Can Be Proactive and Reduce Risk in the Middle of Uncertainty (Dailey)

The year 2020 has changed how companies should evaluate risk and what they should say about their business.  This presentation will focus on new SEC disclosure requirements, including COVID-19 related disclosures, as well as emerging litigation and SEC enforcement risks that companies should be prepared for as we head towards the end of 2020 and into 2021.  We will provide practical tips to help you address emerging issues and mitigate risk.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — RECENT Trends in Governance (Faegre Drinker)

This session will examine some of the pressing issues that public companies are facing from a governance perspective, including key issues affecting board composition, climate change considerations and ESG disclosures. The panel will also discuss what they are seeing in terms of shareholder engagement, institutional investor focus and trends in charter and bylaw provisions.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Click the button below to preregister for this two-day event!  Your registration entitles you to attend all four sessions, or just one or two if that's what works for you.  One Zoom link will get you into all sessions, and will be provided to each registrant prior to the beginning of the event.

AGENDA:

Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00 am TO 9:00 am — M&A Disputes: Recent Developments and Age-Old Wisdom (Dechert)

Despite harmonious beginnings, deals sometimes end in dispute. The speakers will discuss recent developments and common areas of dispute, including the recent wave of COVID-19 disputes, and lessons for deal-makers going forward.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Wednesday, October 28th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — Deal Considerations During Abnormal COVID-19 Times (Troutman Pepper)

Join us as we discuss COVID-related impacts on M&A and what to look out for as you negotiate deals.  We’ll focus on impacts to reps and warranties, PPP loan treatment in deals, closing conditions and other areas to take into consideration to avoid potential pitfalls that can slow down or kill a deal.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09

Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am — How Corporate Counsel Can Be Proactive and Reduce Risk in the Middle of Uncertainty (Dailey)

The year 2020 has changed how companies should evaluate risk and what they should say about their business.  This presentation will focus on new SEC disclosure requirements, including COVID-19 related disclosures, as well as emerging litigation and SEC enforcement risks that companies should be prepared for as we head towards the end of 2020 and into 2021.  We will provide practical tips to help you address emerging issues and mitigate risk.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Thursday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am — RECENT Trends in Governance (Faegre Drinker)

This session will examine some of the pressing issues that public companies are facing from a governance perspective, including key issues affecting board composition, climate change considerations and ESG disclosures. The panel will also discuss what they are seeing in terms of shareholder engagement, institutional investor focus and trends in charter and bylaw provisions.

Follow the Zoom link below to participate in the session.
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/97239508580?pwd=TmR6MkhBS2p5SDl6b01iOWpORzVxQT09
Passcode: 568970

Click the button below to preregister for this two-day event!  Your registration entitles you to attend all four sessions, or just one or two if that's what works for you.  One Zoom link will get you into all sessions, and will be provided to each registrant prior to the beginning of the event.

The Securities Law Committee is hosting its seventh annual Securities Law Symposium! The Symposium is a half-day live webcast which allows attendees to hear directly from experts in the securities industry on a number of relevant topics and trends.

Co-Chairs:

Christopher Kozub, General Counsel, Greybrook Securities Inc.

Matthew Scott, Vice-President, Legal, CI Investments Inc.

Agenda (Click on RSVP site for more details):

12:00pm to 12:45pm - Introduction and Keynote Address: Staff Sergeant Raj Kler, NCO i/c, RCMP "O" Division Cybercrime Team and Corporal David Sutherland, Senior Investigator, RCMP "O" Division Cybercrime Team (Topic: Canada's national cybersecurity strategy and how to work with the RCMP if you detect a breach)

12:45pm to 1:45pm - Panel 1: Director and officer liability in the age of privacy

1:45pm to 2:45pm - Panel 2: Trends in securities litigation, including the effects of recent legislative developments

2:45pm to 3:45pm - Panel 3: The impact of the OSC's Regulatory Burden Reduction plan

This program qualifies for up to 3 hours of Substantive CPD Content.

This event is free of charge and open only to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers who are current members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Note: Login details for the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.