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As social polarization permeates professional realms, issues spanning politics, current events, and international affairs intersect with protected classifications such as religion, race, LGBTQ+ identity, and national origin. As the 2024 election amplifies these challenges, legal departments face a crucial task: deploying effective strategies to ease tensions, ensure legal compliance, and keep organizations focused on business goals. Join this session for a deep dive into real scenarios and practical tips to empower your company to navigate the intricate landscape of workplace cultural challenges successfully.

Presented in cooperation with Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Designed to provide comprehensive insights into the legal considerations surrounding employee terminations, this session will give in-house counsel best practices to navigate wrongful termination claims and mitigate litigation risks. Explore laws governing employee terminations, including the Older Worker’s Protection Act, dissect the components of severance agreements in light of recent NLRB rulings, and discuss common post-termination risks and the strategies to avoid them. Equip yourself with the tools necessary to navigate employment matters effectively.


Presented in cooperation with Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

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Multistate employers have the extremely difficult job of keeping up with federal, state, and local laws, many of which often vary or conflict with each other. One size does NOT fit all, and compliance can be a challenge. Join this interactive session to discuss when federal law supersedes state or local laws, how pay transparency affects hiring practices, what can be said in employment contracts and agreements, implications of a remote worker who moves overseas, and how to ensure you are in compliance everywhere you have employees.

Presented in cooperation with Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Considerations When Employing Workers in a New Country
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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This article discusses factors for a business to consider when it wants to engage workers in a new country where the business currently has no employees.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment, Employment and Labor
Region: United States

As remote and hybrid work environments become the norm, more and more companies are seeking talent globally to fuel their organization’s growth. Going beyond the employment implications, the impact of a globally remote workforce often requires in-house counsel to understand business, cultural, legal, and compliance issues worldwide. This panel session will draw on the expertise of business executives, in-house lawyers, and private practitioners to provide practical guidance and strategies for in-house counsel to manage an international remote workforce.

Presented in cooperation with Mintz

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What considerations do companies need to focus on when expanding their products and services outside of the USA? Join this program to examine proposed structures for global expansions, the regulatory environment of various industries, employment practices, marketing and advertising, language challenges, and financial implications like repatriation of revenue and taxes. Hear from experts and join small group discussions to explore questions across regions and countries regarding taxes, treaties, labor laws, and many other factors that may arise from overseas growth. Walk away with practical guidance on how to expand into new markets.

As diversity, equity, and inclusion programs become the subject of litigation and legislation more often, it's increasingly important for in-house counsel to think critically about their own DEI programs. This Family Feud-inspired program will teach participants how to spot the hidden risks in their DEI programs. Using the familiar game show format, participants will get the chance to identify and prioritize risks, while panelists guide them through practical solutions and help them understand how to build stronger, more effective DEI programs.

Presented in cooperation with Bloomberg Law

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The US Supreme Court opinions in two cases, Relentless v. Department of Commerce and Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, will reshape the landscape of regulatory law in the US. How will courts decide when to adopt agency interpretations and when will they chart their own course? This program will briefly discuss the opinion followed by a moot court experience illustrating how a regulatory challenge might be argued in the post-Chevron world. Take a glimpse into the regulatory law new normal and gain a better sense of how the Supreme Court’s decision will impact industries.

In today's business landscape, crises are on the rise, ranging from cybersecurity incidents to regulatory violations and contentious litigation. These pose substantial risks to a company's reputation, affecting business operations, contracts, investor relations, customer trust, public image, and employee structures. Following an employment crisis case study, this interactive session will delve into imperative steps and valuable insights crucial for the C-Suite and corporate counsel. Participants will explore shared experiences, best practices, and proactive measures to effectively handle almost inevitable crises and walk away armed with a comprehensive checklist for issue identification, action plans, and best practice

Presented in cooperation with Fisher & Phillips LLP

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