This CLE webinar will guide corporate and general counsel on the July 2024 amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL), the anticipated impacts of those amendments on corporate governance and litigation, and practical considerations for corporations. Read More

This CLE course will provide in-house counsel with guidance on best practices for compliance with ethical rules and how the decisions in recent ethics cases have attempted to clarify the obligations as both an employee of and adviser to the business, which serves as the client. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the interplay between several critical terms in supply chain agreements: indemnification, consequential damage disclaimers, force majeure, termination, and warranty provisions. Our panel will discuss practical guidance for structuring these terms and best practices as di... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel representing prime contractors or subcontractors in federal government contracts to negotiate and implement the complex Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subcontractor flowdown terms and requirements. The panel will offer best practices--including distinguish... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with guidance on the Corporate Transparency Act's (CTA) requirements, including the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) final rules and guidance on the forthcoming beneficial ownership information reporting... Read More

This CLE course will provide a refreshing and entertaining approach to contract drafting by exploring what not to do and why not to do it, as well as what to do instead. In addition, the program will review the evolution of contract drafting and why strategies that worked in the past may be less sui... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide in-house counsel through several recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Corner Post Inc. v. Board of Governors. The panel will analyze these decisions and how they may impact the role and responsibilities of in-house counsel going forw... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss requirements contracts, pricing disputes, and stop-shipment threats, as well as recent legal developments on requirements contracts and the anticipated impacts of these developments on buyers and suppliers going forward. Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate secretaries, inside and outside counsel, and other governance professionals in implementing best practices for board of director meetings to guard against breach of fiduciary claims and other legal challenges to director actions. The panel will discuss critical c... Read More

This CLE course will examine why firms designate in-house ethics counsel, the role of the ethics counsel, and ethical issues that arise from consulting with in-house counsel. The panel will offer best practices for law firms creating and employing in-house ethics advisers. Read More

This CLE webinar will guide corporate and technology counsel in negotiating data processing agreements (DPAs). DPAs are an essential but often overlooked part of data security for businesses. The panel will break down the pain points when negotiating DPAs and provide compromise tips to help ensure a... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in evaluating, negotiating, and structuring enterprise resource planning (ERP) software installation and service agreements. The panel will review current issues and trends in ERP implementation projects, negotiating with ERP vendors, and best practices and strateg... Read More

This CLE webinar will offer strategies and best practices counsel can apply in negotiating and structuring agreements with IT service providers in the wake of the CrowdStrike incident. The panel will discuss the key contractual provisions and mechanisms to include in these agreements. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in responding to external auditor inquiries concerning their client's litigation, claims, and assessments, and related financial reporting and disclosures. The panel will discuss recent developments and explain best practices for providing information regarding "pe... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the American Bar Association's first formal opinion offering ethics guidance on the use of generative AI (GAI) in the practice of law. The panel will walk attendees through Formal Opinion 512 and the model rules that are implicated by the use of GAI, such as those on co... Read More

This CLE course will explore some of the most challenging clauses in commercial contracts: indemnification, representation and warranties, termination, and damages provisions. The panel will discuss critical elements of each, including triggers, scope, exclusions, cost allocation, enforceability, an... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide corporate counsel with guidance on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) new interpretive guidance on reporting requirements for entities that are dissolved or cease to exist after Jan. 1, 2024. Learn the key takeaways fro... Read More

This CLE webinar will review the current provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that impact federal contractors, the anticipated changes to these provisions under new federal law, and measures and best practices to prepare for the updated organizational conflict of interest (OCI) reg... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in reviewing nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to avoid unintended consequences such as excessive restrictions on the ability to engage in transactions related to the target company or its industry. The speaker will examine potential traps and possible solut... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide corporate counsel through the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) pilot whistleblower rewards program and new AI-related initiatives. The panel will discuss the impact of these programs and initiatives on internal compliance and reporting structures and describe what couns... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the latest legal trends across several states regarding piercing the LLC veil, reverse piercing the LLC veil, and outline best practices for LLCs and LLC members to avoid personal liability for business debts and for LLCs to avoid becoming liable for a member's obligatio... Read More

This CLE course will examine common causes of the "battle of the forms" in UCC sale of goods transactions and explain best practices for drafting and administering sales documents to minimize disputes over whether an enforceable contract exists and the terms and conditions of that agreement. The pan... Read More

This CLE webinar addresses the critical legal issues in-house and general counsel must consider when advising corporate clients on nearshoring arrangements. The panel will cover exit strategies from China, foreign direct investment requirements, entity structuring options, manufacturing models, site... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel representing prime contractors or subcontractors in federal government contracts to negotiate and implement the complex Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subcontractor flowdown terms and requirements. The panel will offer best practices--including distinguish... Read More

This CLE webinar will examine recent decisions on the meaning and effect of releases affecting government contracts. The panel will discuss the importance of carefully worded release provisions and will provide tips for ensuring that releases are tailored to the unique circumstances of government co... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in best practices in drafting "best efforts," "commercially best efforts," "commercially reasonable efforts," or some other "efforts" clauses. The panel will discuss the burden of these clauses on businesses, the status of recently decided cases, and agreements to... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel (in-house and outside) to protect the attorney-client privilege over confidential communications with company employees and representatives in investigations and litigation, including document discovery and depositions. The panel will discuss issues that arise re... Read More

This CLE course will review recent state and federal updates regarding the use of e-signatures, e-contracts, and remote notarization. The panel will discuss the expansion of e-contracts in previously restricted industries and recent decisions about the enforceability of e-contracts in general and pa... Read More

This CLE course will provide business and technology counsel with a roadmap for drafting key provisions in technology professional services agreements (PSAs). The panelist will discuss key clauses that should be included in PSAs, strategies for avoiding common negotiation pitfalls, and best practice... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide essential knowledge regarding unclaimed property (UP) law, including important trends, risk assessments, reporting, and ongoing considerations, to help companies and their counsel navigate the evolving legal and compliance landscape. Read More

This CLE course will examine limitation of liability provisions and how to properly exclude certain types of damages from such disclaimers and/or caps. The panel will discuss typical carveouts on standard disclaimers and caps on liability. The panel will discuss best practices to limit liability for... Read More

This CLE course will address specific issues of which every corporate attorney should be knowledgeable when representing companies doing business in and with the cannabis industry. When a product, once illegal and scorned, becomes a significant market segment seemingly overnight, counsel cannot rely... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel on drafting service level provisions in technology agreements, with a focus on lessons from recent cases. Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss attorneys' duty to defend judges and the independence of the judiciary and the First Amendment implications. The panel will discuss why judges are being attacked, whether attorneys must defend judges, the difference between intimidation and criticism, the requirements o... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate secretaries, inside and outside counsel, and other governance professionals in implementing best practices for board of director meetings to guard against breach of fiduciary claims and other legal challenges to director actions. The panel will discuss critical c... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss two recent cases from government contract tribunals that evaluate the limits on enforceability of software end user license agreements (EULAs) incorporated into government contracts. The panel will explore the ramifications of these decisions and the lessons for contrac... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in drafting carrier-broker-shipper transportation agreements. The panel will discuss advanced drafting issues and strategies for negotiating favorable contract terms on behalf of carriers, brokers, or shippers to minimize liability exposure if a delay occurs, or fo... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss how to negotiate and draft contract terms that protect the interests of all parties and safeguard against potential disputes. The presenters will provide drafting tips for clarity and favorable outcomes and offer strategies for navigating disputes when they arise. Read More

This CLE course will focus on drafting force majeure clauses to address the issues and factors required by U.S. courts for enforcement, as well as addressing the international reach and interpretation of what "superior force" may mean on a global level. The panel will guide counsel on the precise na... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide practical strategies for reviewing, drafting, and advising clients on commercial contracts. The panel will examine the meaning of common performance and boilerplate terms and how outside forces may dictate the way specific terms of the agreement are drafted, interpreted... Read More

This CLE webinar will explore the ever-changing legal landscape of web scraping and provide corporate counsel with actionable takeaways when advising businesses that engage in web scraping, are subject to scraping and/or use scraped data. The panel will examine relevant case law and statutes in the... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in reviewing and revising representations, warranties, and indemnification clauses in software and cloud computing agreements against the backdrop of increased malware threats and other security vulnerabilities. The panel will discuss key co... Read More

The CLE webinar will guide counsel on the validity of terms incorporated by reference. The panel will discuss the rise of online terms and conditions incorporated into agreements and how to clarify that the parties had knowledge of and assented to the incorporated terms. The panel will review best p... Read More

This CLE webinar will explore the risks in utilizing outside service providers as data processors. The panel will discuss the need for routine audits, assessments, and training, as well as provide tips on how contracts should address data protection requirements and standards, breaches, and indemnif... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the new guidance released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a company's obligation to preserve ephemeral messages from corporate collaboration tools. The panel will highlight key issues for corporate counsel to consider when... Read More

This CLE course will review the continued efforts by the ABA and many state bars to regulate against "harassment" and "discrimination" in an attorney's speech or conduct, the debate over ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 8.4(g), and when a state can legitimately regulate an attorney's sp... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide business counsel in drafting and negotiating appropriate limitation of liability (LOL) clauses in business contracts. The panel will discuss critical considerations when crafting these provisions, enforceability challenges, the interplay of LOL clauses with indemnificatio... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss change of control clauses in commercial contracts, which are often overlooked but important provisions that allow a party to determine if and how they would like to continue to do business in the event of a change of ownership, change of management, or change in assets... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with updates on recent decisions in supply chain litigation claims. The panel will discuss recent trends and developments in the enforcement of force majeure clauses and risks related to domestic and international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regul... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss key challenges in protecting privileged communications and materials and how to avoid inadvertent waivers or disclosures. The panel will also offer insight into who and what is covered by the privilege and methods to ensure the protection of confidential material. Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with tactics for drafting and enforcing data privacy and security agreements in the wake of the ever-increasing incidence of data security breaches. The speakers will address contractual provisions for allocating and mitigating risk and compliance with r... Read More

This CLE webinar will review the new sweeping policy and regulatory developments in government contracts. The panel will discuss the new and proposed requirements relating to cybersecurity, information and supply chain security, the Executive Order relating to AI, further guidance on the Build Ameri... Read More

This CLE webinar will explore how in-house general counsel is essential to a successful M&A transaction. The panel will address how in an M&A transaction, the client sets the strategy, but the GC is charged with protecting the client's interests, drafting the documents, securing the necessary regula... Read More

This CLE course will discuss how general counsel can assist and address a company's risk when facing a ransomware attack. The panel will discuss new developments, guidance, and regulations in this area, as well as provide advice on when and how cyber insurance can be utilized and what risks still ex... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss key contractual considerations for startup companies during the early stage of the company's lifecycle to protect the company's value, intellectual property, and commercial position. The panel will highlight common contractual mistakes that startups make, best practices... Read More

This CLE course will guide technology and business counsel on drafting and negotiating enforceable limitation of liability (LOL), indemnification, and warranty provisions in software agreements. The panel will discuss crucial considerations for crafting the clauses, potential enforceability challeng... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss four of the most predominant and pervasive legal ethics issues practitioners will need to face in 2024, why these new ethics issues are inescapable, and why they are evolving so quickly, as well as offer insights and strategies for ensuring compliance and avoiding misst... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss recent trends in antitrust enforcement by state and federal regulators and provide practical guidance for corporate counsel on how to implement an effective compliance program to reduce the likelihood of antitrust violations by their companies. The panel will answer key... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss contract considerations for AI providers and businesses that incorporate generative AI into their products and services. The panel will address the unique aspects and complexities of AI and provide drafting tips for AI user agreements that apportion risk, protect the AI... Read More

This CLE course will provide in-house counsel with insights on how best to manage contracts in a high volume, high velocity corporate environment. The panel will discuss how to manage the contract life cycle, including building a contract management program that can help in-house legal departments o... Read More

This CLE course will explore the myriad issues associated with data protection provisions in cloud computing agreements. Business and technology counsel will hear from our expert panel as they discuss issue-spotting, key provisions for inclusion, and practical considerations for crafting data protec... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss key issues corporate and general counsel need to consider while preparing for the upcoming proxy and annual report season, including the status of ESG (and anti-ESG) efforts, SEC rulemaking and enforcement, voting choice, and universal proxy. The panel will also address... Read More

This CLE webinar will explore best practices for negotiating and drafting advertising and marketing agreements in the digital marketing space (including addendums to the industry standard IAB Terms, master services agreements, and influencer agreements). Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in drafting nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) before engaging in confidential business negotiations. The panel will examine key contract provisions and exclusions, common negotiation challenges, and best practices to minimize the risk of litigation for misap... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide corporate and technology counsel in evaluating the benefits and risks of technology collaboration and joint development agreements (JDAs). The panel will discuss structuring essential terms of these agreements, current trends, legal issues that arise with these arrangemen... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel seeking to revise master service agreements (MSAs) to reflect current legal and business conditions. The panel will discuss how key provisions in MSAs can help ensure that an organization's needs and challenges are effectively addressed from both sides of the negot... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the SEC's recent amendments to its beneficial ownership reporting rules. The panel will review the accelerated Schedule 13D and 13G filing deadlines, the new guidance and rules on cash-settled derivative securities and the formation of a "group," and the deadlines for c... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the FTC's proposed sweeping amendments governing negative option (also known as automatic renewal) plans, continuous contracts, and free (or discounted) trials. The panel will discuss the scope of these proposed new amendments as well as state laws relating to negative... Read More

This CLE course will address recent trends in the law pointing toward increased exposure for corporate officers and directors. D&Os are finding themselves increasingly in the crosshairs of government enforcement investigations as well as litigation brought by shareholders, customers, and business pa... Read More

This CLE course will address updates to operating and partnership agreements that corporate counsel may want to consider based on recent court decisions and state corporate statutory updates, including Delaware. The panel will address updates and issues related to drafting or revising governance doc... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to counsel for manufacturers, suppliers, and end sellers on drafting and negotiating provisions in supply agreements that effectively allocate and mitigate risk, focusing specifically on defense, indemnity, and insurance clauses. Read More

This CLE webinar will guide corporate and technology counsel in negotiating data processing agreements (DPAs). DPAs are an essential but often overlooked part of data security for businesses. The panel will break down the pain points when negotiating DPAs and will provide compromise tips to help ens... Read More

This CLE course will guide in-house and corporate counsel in evaluating, negotiating, and structuring enterprise resource planning (ERP) software installation and service agreements. The panel will review current issues and trends in ERP installations and agreements, legal issues that arise with the... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss bankruptcy provisions in executory commercial contracts. The panel will identify unenforceable provisions and provide drafting tips to insulate parties from the consequences of bankruptcy filings by the counterparties to their agreements. Read More

This CLE course will provide transactional attorneys with critical guidance on structuring cross-border commercial transactions. Our panel will offer insight on negotiating and drafting essential terms like choice of law and dispute resolution provisions and how to optimize data flow between parties... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) new final guidance implementing the Build America, Buy America Act's (BABA) requirements for domestic sourcing and manufacturing for federally funded infrastructure projects. The panel will discuss the guidelines' broad implic... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in drafting and negotiating indemnification and hold harmless provisions in commercial contracts. The panel will discuss critical elements of indemnification agreements, including scope, exclusions, and cost allocation. The panel will review enforceability... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the SEC's recent adoption of rules requiring public companies to more immediately disclose cybersecurity incidents and provide annual disclosures regarding the company's cybersecurity risk management strategy and cybersecurity governance. The panel will examine the new... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the important commercial contract considerations a business must consider after receiving an investment from a private equity firm. The panel will address the special considerations for private equity-backed portfolio company (PortCo) commercial contracts, including iss... Read More

This CLE course will discuss what the ethical rules of professional responsibility permit, require, and prohibit attorneys from doing when pricing their services, documenting fee arrangements, billing clients, and collecting delinquent balances. The panel will outline practical approaches for avoidi... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in managing transfers of U.S. consumer data in light of nearly a dozen new state privacy laws, including on conducting data practice assessments and drafting and updating technology vendor agreements, and data sales and license agreements, t... Read More

This CLE course will examine practical and legal issues in determining a closely held entity's value when facing a sale of a portion or the entire ownership interest. The panel will discuss the various forms of valuation methodology and how to incorporate these terms into governance documents and bu... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the myriad of issues and challenges that arise when negotiating and drafting contracts with AI vendors. The panel will examine how to conduct due diligence to assess AI providers and will provide strategies for negotiating and drafting key contractual provisions to miti... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the myriad of risks with "floating" vendor contracts for businesses. The panel will discuss why floating contracts are dangerous and best practices for businesses to mitigate the risk of vendors unilaterally changing key terms of their agreements. These issues arise in a... Read More

This CLE webinar will examine the growing use of ChatGPT and other generative AI in various business settings. The panel will address the need for organizations to put adequate policies and procedures in place to identify and manage the risks of this evolving technology. Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the current challenges in online contracting based on the rise in regulatory scrutiny of dark patterns by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and other regulators. The panel will explain digital dark patterns and tips for avoidi... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with an understanding of the critical issues a startup must address before commencing business. The panel will discuss compensation and exit strategy for the founders, the importance of entity type and structure, protection of trade secrets and intellectual prope... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide counsel with practical tips for drafting alternative dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts. The panel will discuss how well-drafted clauses can protect clients and make resolving matters easier and faster, allowing businesses to save time and money, avoid a... Read More

This CLE course will provide business and technology counsel with a roadmap for drafting and negotiating information technology (IT) master services agreements (MSAs). The panel will discuss key provisions in the agreements and strategies for avoiding common negotiation pitfalls and resolving contra... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss dealing with impaired or compromised lawyers in the context of reviewing a lawyer's and a law firm's obligations to report another lawyer to the appropriate disciplinary authority under ABA Model Rule 8.3. The panel will discuss when specific reporting is triggered, the... Read More

This CLE course will provide advice to counsel on how and when--and when not--to utilize a shotgun buy-sell agreement. The panel will address the means to protect a closely-held business from the worst consequences of ownership and shareholder deadlock. Parties can establish a fair and equitable pri... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in identifying and avoiding the pitfalls of boilerplate contract clauses in commercial agreements. The panel will explain how to adapt standard contract provisions to the unique circumstances of a business transaction, such as choice of forum, choice of la... Read More

This CLE course will prepare in-house counsel to address the legal, business and ethical challenges inherent in their role as crisis manager for their corporation. The panel will discuss best practices for risk assessment and planning, liability mitigation, preserving business continuity, and resolv... Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with a roadmap for drafting statements of work (SOWs) for the purchase of technology services. The panel will discuss terms and conditions to include in an SOW and strategies to avoid common contracting pitfalls and resolve disputes. Read More

This CLE course will assist in-house and outside counsel in protecting the attorney-client privilege and attorney work-product when responding to a government investigation, inquiry, or audit. Read More

This CLE course will examine recent legal trends and developments regarding e-signatures and electronic contracts, as well as digital assets, with the panel focusing on the lessons learned from use of e-signatures and electronic contracts during the COVID pandemic, current trends with regard to e-si... Read More

This CLE course will discuss best practices for drafting the standard forms that govern the purchase of goods from suppliers. The panel will explain key language that should be included in requests for quotations (RFQs), seller's quotes, purchase orders, and long-term supply agreements to minimize d... Read More

This CLE course will prepare law firms and practitioners for legal ethics issues that arise when an attorney leaves one firm for another firm. The panel will discuss critical topics such as client communications, work-product disputes, and conflicts facing the attorney and the new firm. Read More

This CLE webinar will examine how counsel negotiating current supply chain agreements should address the restrictions imposed by the recent U.S.-China trade law restrictions. The panel will focus on how the U.S. government's forced labor import ban affects companies from apparel vendors to solar pan... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide corporate counsel in addressing attorney-client privilege challenges that arise when the common interests of corporations and their affiliates or subsidiaries diverge, focusing specifically on best practices for preserving the privilege and structuring privileged communic... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide counsel with guidance on structuring letters of intent (LOIs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), term sheets, and other preliminary legal documentation intended as only partially binding or even nonbinding in commercial transactions. The panel will review how courts ha... Read More

This CLE webinar will brief business counsel on the scope of Article 2 under the UCC, recent breach of contract cases, and specified remedies for sellers and buyers provided under the UCC. The panel will also highlight best practices for documenting important factors involving the breach, compliance... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel in drafting complex transportation agreements governing freight and containerized commercial goods shipping from manufacturers/producers to distributors to retailers/end users both domestically and internationally. The panel will discuss best practices for negotia... Read More

This CLE webinar will brief corporate counsel on the compliance challenges and key differences with California's and other states' new privacy laws. The panel will also discuss effective strategies for managing the widening corporate data privacy risk landscape across territories. Read More

This CLE webinar will brief counsel on the requirements related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) proposed rule requiring major federal contractors (thousands of potentially impacted companies) to publicly disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risk and set s... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide corporate counsel on the critical legal and practical considerations of conducting effective and efficient corporate internal investigations. The discussion will highlight key issues when advising business clients in this area and best practices for mitigating risks of li... Read More

This CLE course will focus on drafting force majeure clauses to address the issues and factors required by U.S. courts for enforcement and address the international reach and interpretation of what "superior force" may mean on a global level. The panel will guide counsel on the precise nature of the... Read More

This CLE webinar will examine the corporate governance challenges facing boards of corporations that are subsidiaries of parent companies. The panelist will discuss best practices for addressing subsidiary board composition and risk management responsibility, balancing the roles and responsibilities... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel on navigating the Small Business Administration (SBA) certification program for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) effective Jan. 1, 2023. The panel will review eligibility requirements, crucial cer... Read More

This CLE webinar will brief corporate counsel on pivotal legal hurdles that businesses face in the complex area of website data scraping (data scraping) and how to stay compliant with the evolving data privacy landscape. The panel will address data scraping fact patterns, recent legal and case law d... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in drafting warehousing agreements for the storage of commercial goods on behalf of warehousers and customers. The panel will discuss best practices for negotiating key terms in warehouse agreements and receipts to minimize risks and liability exposure in... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide guidance to business counsel on how to negotiate and draft franchise agreements and ancillary documents. The discussion will include key issues for counsel to consider when advising clients concerning key provisions in the franchise agreement, negotiating strategies, di... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide guidance for in-house counsel to minimize potential damage to the corporation when noticed or subpoenaed for a deposition. The panel will explain how the attorney-client privilege and other evidentiary privileges may be strategically asserted to protect confidential inf... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide business counsel to draft and negotiate appropriate limitation of liability (LOL) clauses in business contracts. The panel will discuss critical considerations when crafting the provisions, enforceability challenges, the interplay of LOL clauses with indemnification provi... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on negotiating and drafting provisions allocating cybersecurity risks using insurance. Our panel will discuss the increasing need for these terms, key considerations in placing coverage, and their interplay with other insurance provisions in commercial contracts. T... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide guidance to business counsel on how to navigate staffing agency agreements to limit liability by focusing on key contract clauses and best practices for due diligence and mitigating risks. The panel will discuss the provisions regarding parties' rights and responsibilit... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the latest trends in drafting and negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements. The panel will discuss critical issues in negotiations and contract provisions and offer strategies to avoid common contracting pitfalls. Read More

This CLE course will advise corporate secretaries, in-house counsel, directors, and other governance professionals in implementing best practices for maintaining corporate books and records to protect privilege in anticipation of shareholder and other litigation. The panel will discuss the recent de... Read More

This CLE course will advise counsel on negotiating and structuring remedy provisions contained in commercial contracts, as well as the considerations for such provisions in the current economic environment. Read More

This CLE course will address specific issues which every corporate attorney should know when representing companies doing business in and with the cannabis industry. When a product, once illegal and scorned, becomes a significant market segment seemingly overnight, counsel cannot rely on instinct an... Read More

This CLE course will provide strategies for drafting joint ventures (JVs) for various commercial transactions. The panel will focus on the elements necessary to create a workable agreement that will provide structure throughout the life of the JV. Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in responding to external auditor inquiries concerning their client's litigation, claims and assessments, and related financial reporting and disclosures. The panel will explain best practices for providing information regarding "pending or overtly threatened" lega... Read More

This CLE course will guide litigators and other counsel through how the digital practice of law affects specific ethical duties and how they can comply with those duties. The program will quickly move beyond technology competence in Model Rule of Professional Responsibility (MR) 1.1, confidentiality... Read More

The CLE course will guide counsel on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) released by the European Union in 2021. The SCCs address the compliance requirements for cross-border data transfers under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The panel will address what the EU has institute... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel on recent Delaware court decisions concerning LLC director and manager breach claims and best practices to avoid liability. The panel will discuss essential provisions for drafting LLC agreements, crafting safe harbors, eliminating corporate-type fiduciar... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss how to formulate time limits in confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that balance the disclosing party's need for secrecy and the receiving party's interest in minimizing responsibility under the agreement. The panel will discuss the issue of disclosures... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide practical solutions for corporate counsel to mitigate potential cybersecurity class action risks. The panel will discuss how businesses should implement policies, procedures, and training to limit data security breaches and what steps companies can take with service pro... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel on how to perfect the choice of law and choice of forum clauses that are standard and often boilerplate in commercial agreements. The panel will discuss how to ensure these provisions sweep as broadly or as narrowly as desired, and the continued relevance... Read More

This CLE course will provide insight into identifying, drafting, and negotiating complex, high-risk provisions in manufacturing and supply agreements, including warranty, intellectual property, tooling, indemnity, limitations of liabilities, forecasts, price adjustments, change orders, and more. Als... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel on best practices in drafting notice provisions. The panel will discuss the pros and cons of requiring physical versus virtual delivery, how to address concerns of certifying delivery, and what to consider when amending notice clauses in existing agreements, in pa... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with guidance for drafting provisions in LLC operating agreements that clearly define members' and managers' fiduciary duties. The panel will also explain how indemnification, exculpation, and limitation of liability clauses can minimize risk. Read More

This CLE course will advise transportation counsel on avoiding, managing, and defending against cargo losses and damages. The panel will discuss avoidance and prevention techniques and how counsel can structure contracts between motor carriers, brokers, and shippers to prevent or mitigate exposure t... Read More

This CLE course will advise counsel on how to structure deals to limit liability by focusing on contract clauses and financial restrictions or caps. The panel will discuss ways to include indemnification or liquidated damage provisions and how state contract laws may affect risk management. Read More

This CLE webinar will guide business and technology counsel on drafting and updating technology vendor agreements to meet the privacy requirements of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The panel will discuss the evolving privacy landscape and provide practical advice to ensure that businesses... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with the tools to review the issues with D&O insurance coverage in 2022 related to protecting directors and officers. The panel will discuss the recent increase in antitrust investigations of insurance companies by the U.S. Department of Justice, the potential li... Read More

This CLE webinar will advise corporate counsel on the current Department of Justice (DOJ) investigations of fraud in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications. The panel will address the potential criminal and civil enforcement actions against businesses and owners who fraudulently applied for... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel on drafting service level provisions in technology agreements, with a focus on lessons from recent cases. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance and best practices to transactional attorneys from a litigation perspective that assists contract attorneys in spotting the common traps, critical clauses, and most significant landmines that lead to defense or offense issues when presented in court. The expert... Read More

This CLE course will address the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms in decision-making processes by businesses. The panel will discuss the recently enacted National Artificial Intelligence Act and how it creates new initiatives, committees, and workflows on AI. The panel w... Read More

This CLE course will advise corporate attorneys on the current U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) guidance on enforcement policies. The panel will discuss the use of incentives and punishments DOJ is using to encourage companies to be more proactive to ensure compliance, as well as how to properly res... Read More

This CLE course will prepare business counsel to negotiate, draft, and enforce letters of intent (LOIs) for various commercial transactions. The panel will review the latest legal developments with LOIs, including judicial decisions. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). The panel will address when businesses must report to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the reporting timeframes, liability protections, and enforcement. The panel w... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in drafting contracts for cloud computing services customers. The program will focus on the key terms in these contracts and discuss how they differ from traditional software license terms. The panel will address some of the most common mist... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide both litigators and transactional lawyers in distinguishing between a prohibited representation that is directly adverse to concurrent or former clients and a permitted representation. The program will review scenarios where conflicts are relatively straightforward but fo... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide counsel with advice on common issues in standard form sales contracts. The panel will address issues of trap clauses in many standard master contracts. The panel will discuss best practices for avoiding liability and risks associated with these provisions, such as unila... Read More

This CLE course will discuss an emerging new form of organization, the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The panel will discuss how blockchain and smart contracts permit this novel form of governance structure. The panel will discuss the risks and advantages of utilizing a DAO instead of,... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel advising LLC planners, managers, and investors. The panel will discuss recent cases involving contractual waivers of fiduciary duties, the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and contractual discretion by the managers. Read More

This CLE webinar will advise counsel on how to address specific retirement provisions in partnership and operating agreements. The panel will discuss how transition plans can be established prospectively, the need for both vesting and payout periods, and what type of clawbacks the business should co... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with tools to mitigate liability for a website or mobile app that does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The panel will discuss the conflicting legal authority in various jurisdictions, and how this authority affects this type o... Read More

This CLE webinar will address how to utilize a formal relational contract for a business arrangement. The panel will discuss the process of establishing a formal relational contract, how the parties can work jointly to achieve individual goals, and when a traditional contract would be considered bes... Read More

This CLE course will examine the most significant recent Delaware court decisions impacting director and officer liability. The panel will discuss issues of director releases and the duty of loyalty of directors, particularly during restructuring periods. The panel will also address best practices f... Read More

This CLE webinar will examine key legal considerations for counsel drafting and negotiating distribution and sales agent contracts. The panel will discuss the similarities and differences between distribution and sales agent agreements, and potential pitfalls for counsel negotiating these contracts.... Read More

This CLE course will review the continued efforts by the ABA and many state bars to regulate against "harassment" and "discrimination" in an attorney's speech or conduct, the debate over ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 8.4(g), and when a state can legitimately regulate an attorney's sp... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel in which contract clauses in vendor agreements to consider in order to mitigate third-party risks. The panel will discuss the provisions regarding parties' rights and responsibilities, performance standards, contract value, and other key issues related to risk man... Read More

This CLE webinar will prepare corporate counsel to protect confidential business communications during investigations, discovery, depositions, and litigation when outside directors contact an audited company. The panel will discuss the recent Delaware Chancery Court cases on this matter and issues t... Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with tactics for drafting and enforcing data privacy and security agreements in the wake of the ever-increasing incidence of data security breaches. The speakers will address contractual provisions for allocating and mitigating risk and compliance with k... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with guidance on the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 (CTA) requirements, which will create a beneficial ownership registry within the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This new legislation requires milli... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in drafting and negotiating representations and warranties clauses in commercial contracts. The panel will discuss critical considerations when structuring reps and warranties provisions, potential challenges with enforcing indemnity clauses and other reme... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with the tools to understand and negotiate payment processing agreements (PPAs). The panel will break down the many layers in accepting and processing payments from major card networks down through banks, third-party payment processors, sales channels, and mercha... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide practical advice on drafting an IT outsourcing agreement. The panel will discuss key provisions to consider when creating an agreement and what client's counsel should focus on when negotiating such an agreement. Read More

This CLE course will prepare in-house counsel to protect confidential business communications during investigations, discovery, depositions, and litigation through the proper exercise of the attorney-client privilege. The panel will discuss issues that arise regarding business advice versus legal ad... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide business counsel on expertly drafting the transition-out obligations within a service agreement. The panel will discuss how to address a triggering event for transition-out rights, how detailed a statement of work must be, and what types of fees and damages, including con... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate and technology counsel for using and licensing big data. The panel will discuss practical considerations when using big data, including anonymization, due diligence, and database salting. The panel will also explain critical contractual provisions in big data lic... Read More

This CLE course will advise counsel on the ongoing issues specific to maritime shipping and supply chain disruptions. The panel will address how disruptions to international supply chain logistics will likely have a significant impact on international trade and the global supply chain; what stakehol... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the rise of blockchain in the supply chain as new state and federal laws establish that contract validity cannot be denied due to "smart contract" terms. The panel will address how blockchain may replace the traditional bill of lading, how the blockchain can streamline... Read More

This CLE webinar will discuss the rights of minority investors in private companies who seek to secure a buyout of their ownership stake. The panel will examine what minority investors should demand in a buy-sell before investing and what claims by minority owners against majority owners for miscond... Read More

This CLE webinar will address the issues regarding UCC remedies in sales contracts. The panel will go over best practices in tailoring sales contracts to avoid the most costly remedies and conflicts that persist under UCC-2. The panel will discuss how buyers and sellers must act when rejecting items... Read More

This CLE course will address the recent amendments to Proposition 65, a/k/a the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 as well as new amendments on the horizon to the short form warning in particular. The ballot initiative relates to warnings for consumer goods and the supply chain. T... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with practical tips to negotiate and draft commercial agreements designed to mitigate litigation risk. The panel will discuss the current litigation landscape, disputes in the M&A context, ways to avert litigation, advantages and disadvantages of using clauses th... Read More

This CLE webinar will provide corporate counsel with guidance on piercing the corporate veil under the single business enterprise theory. The panel will address the increased potential liability for related businesses and the expanded circumstances under which the court may disregard the corporate f... Read More

This CLE course will guide attorneys regarding engagement agreements with their clients. These agreements can help avoid costly disputes down the line regarding the scope of representation, fees, conflicts of interests, and many other aspects of the attorney-client relationship. Familiarity with the... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with best practices in drafting arbitration clauses in commercial agreements. The panel will discuss how to clarify terminology while utilizing clear and precise language, what applicable law and procedural rules to include, how to incorporate remote arbitration,... Read More

This CLE webinar will guide counsel on drafting and negotiating key contractual provisions in software and technology reseller and distributor agreements. The panel will discuss clauses to include in the agreements and strategies to avoid common contracting pitfalls. Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel on identifying and avoiding potentially costly pitfalls in drafting contracts. The panel will offer best practices for structuring, analyzing, and interpreting business agreements. Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with an overview of what constitutes online defamation and explore the complex web of laws governing defamatory statements, including the First Amendment, the Communications Decency Act (CDA), the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), recent case law... Read More

This CLE course will advise business and technology counsel on the advantages and disadvantages of using on-premise software licensing agreements (SLAs) versus cloud computing contracts. The program will focus on the key terms in these various contracts and discuss how they differ from traditional s... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel through legal concerns in negotiating termination and suspension provisions contained in commercial contracts drafted in a pre-pandemic world, as well as the considerations for such provisions in the post-pandemic economic environment. The panel will discu... Read More

This CLE course will explore the ethical issues that arise when attorneys use social networking sites and blogs. The panel will discuss the risks associated with LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other popular sites and outline the evolving ethical rules related to lawyers and online activity. The pa... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with best practices on drafting source code escrow agreements, particularly when the business utilizes a software-as-a-service solution. The panel will address how providers are more frequently including source code escrow in their form subscription agreements to... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel in determining when arrangements intended as licenses or distribution agreements could inadvertently result in creating a franchise. The panel will discuss strategies for structuring these arrangements to avoid an accidental franchise. Read More

This CLE course will advise corporate counsel on the more complex issues when addressing entity selection in starting up a new business in 2021. The panel will discuss a crucial first decision in choosing the correct form of entity to accomplish the company's goals including the tax consequences of... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate and in-house counsel an overview of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and the framework and legal requirements for ESG reporting and disclosure. The panel will examine directors' fiduciary duties related to ESG measures and decision-making, d... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate and technology counsel in evaluating the benefits and risks of agile software development and structuring essential provisions in agile software development agreements. The panel will discuss current trends in agile development methods, legal issues that arise wi... Read More

This CLE course will address the limitations and claims being brought against corporate directors and officers in 2021. The panel will address the increase in shareholder and class action claims filed in the wake of COVID-19 and subsequent economic issues. The panel will discuss the limitations with... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel guidance on creating compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act obligations. The panel will address the increased enforcement of these statutes and the escalating fines and penalties imposed on companies for AML violations. Read More

This CLE course will advise counsel on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and related algorithms in contract development and how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the European Commission (EC) intend to regulate AI in contracts to mitigate bias and discrimination claims. Read More

This CLE course will address compliance with the Biden Buy American Executive Order and new waiver government contractors must seek for exemption. The panel will discuss what policies will replace the prior component test and the government's price preference requirements for future suppliers. Read More

This CLE course will advise corporate counsel to family-owned and small businesses on the issues related to the potential application and impact of minority discounts in buyouts, sales, and, ownership disputes. Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with a roadmap for drafting statements of work (SOWs) for the purchase of technology services. The panel will discuss terms and conditions to include in an SOW and strategies to avoid common contracting pitfalls and resolve disputes. Read More

This CLE course will discuss the potential environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues posed by suppliers in increasingly complex supply chains that can increase reputational risks to an organization. The panel will address legal requirements in the U.S., EU, China, and other countries, as we... Read More

This CLE course will address the need to effectively manage corporate data while business workforces remain principally in a work-from-home environment. The panel will discuss how to construct a centralized data catalog and how management can effectively work with their teams remotely. The panel wil... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel to small and closely-held businesses with an overview of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as an option for succession planning. The panel will discuss how to develop an ESOP that maximizes the potential of ESOPs in succession planning, delivers be... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel on managing supply chain risks and liability in the global pandemic and uncertain economic climate. The panel will discuss what steps have worked most successfully for the past year to mitigate these risks. The panel will also address supply chain contract issues,... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel for incorporating information security protocols into supplier contracts. The program will discuss due diligence strategies, specific clauses to include in agreements, and effective tactics for monitoring supplier performance and compliance... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate secretaries and other governance professionals in implementing best practices for board of director meetings to guard against breach of fiduciary claims and other legal challenges to director actions. The panel will discuss critical considerations for boards and... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with updates on the effect of the SolarWinds security breach on U.S. government contracting. The panel will address the cybersecurity policy reforms enacted in 2020 and the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's final recommendations to Congress. The panel will advise... Read More

This CLE course will review the efforts by the ABA and many state bars to regulate against "harassment" and "discrimination" in an attorney's speech or conduct, the debate over ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 8.4(g), and when a state can legitimately regulate an attorney's speech relat... Read More

This CLE course will prepare in-house counsel to protect confidential business communications that may be shared with public relations firms in the course of protecting the company's public image or handling a current crisis. The panel will address the standards of meeting the third-party exception... Read More

This CLE course will examine practical, legal, and ethical issues confronting counsel when representing a closely held entity, including potential conflicts of interest and fiduciary duties owed to the company and its shareholders, members, officers, or directors. The panel will also discuss best pr... Read More

This CLE course will provide law firms with practical advice and best practices when responding to an RFP for legal services. The panel will discuss what scores best in an RFP response and how to manage an efficient and effective RFP response process at your law firm. The presentation will cover key... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in drafting contracts for cloud computing services customers. The program will focus on the key terms in these contracts and discuss how they differ from traditional software license terms. The panelist will address some of the most common m... Read More

This CLE course will provide advice on drafting and enforcing automatic renewal provisions in subscription agreements and other continuous contracts. In addition to looking at nationwide trends, the panel will address the recent New York law that went into effect on Feb. 9, 2021, joining an increasi... Read More

This CLE course will address the requirements for increased diversity on corporate boards as required under new California and Illinois laws and proposed in several other states. The new laws expand diversity categories to include board members from underrepresented communities. The panel will discu... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with an overview of the process of contract lifecycle management through its various states. The panel will address the need to create a common language, core templates, unified terms, and repeatable, consistent conditions of buyers and suppliers. The program wil... Read More

This CLE course will examine the most significant recent Delaware court decisions impacting director and officer liability. The panel will explain how these decisions may affect future stockholder claims, merger challenges, and demands for books and records. The panel will also address the differenc... Read More

This CLE course will update counsel on the 2020 American College of Trial Lawyer's current recommendations on evaluating whether to conduct a corporate internal investigation and, if so, strategies for conducting and managing the investigation to minimize the likelihood of a government investigation... Read More

This CLE course will focus on the boilerplate provisions, including force majeure clauses, that are most relevant in the economic downturn and other business challenges created by COVID-19. The panel will guide counsel on the types of clauses and portions of contracts that typically appear in commer... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with guidance on revising supply chain agreements to comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which went into effect July 1, 2020. In addition to reforming provisions related to the rules of origin, labor enforcement, de minimis levels, and... Read More

This CLE course will guide litigators and other counsel through how the digital practice of law affects certain ethical duties and how they can comply with those duties. The program will quickly move beyond technology competence in Model Rule of Professional Responsibility (MR) 1.1, confidentiality... Read More

This CLE course will address the role that special committees play in board governance and when committees are appropriate versus necessary, how to utilize a special committee, and the considerations for a board when appointing a special committee. The panel will provide guidance for when a board mu... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel on addressing insurance requirement provisions in commercial contracts. The panel will discuss steps to determine the appropriate type and amount of insurance coverage, critical issues with additional insured coverage, and the interplay between insurance c... Read More

This CLE course will focus on the difference between transportation intermediaries that merely arrange for transportation (sometimes referred to as an agency model), and those that take responsibility for the transportation (sometimes referred to as a principal model), and how counsel can address th... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in modifying mobile communications marketing policies and other corporate contracts to comply with the modifications to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) based upon the final regulations adopted in August 2020. The panel will outline the nuances of these n... Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with tips and strategies to negotiate and draft third-party logistics (3PL) agreements on behalf of all stakeholders in the supply chain from manufacturers to 3PL providers. The panel will address which terms and conditions should be specifically address... Read More

This CLE course will provide transportation attorneys with practical advice on drafting and negotiating carrier-broker-shipper transportation agreements. The panelist will discuss advanced drafting issues and strategies for negotiating favorable provisions related to indemnity, liability limitations... Read More

This CLE course will address the corporate compliance and culture issues that have arisen in the aftermath of the #MeToo movement. Companies that tolerated or empowered bad behavior have suffered, and corporate counsel must examine what the best practices are for developing a culture of compliance a... Read More

This CLE course will address the legal means of closing a business while minimizing personal risk. The expert panel will guide corporate counsel on the best approaches to personal guaranties and dealing with other creditors for businesses unable to reopen their doors. Companies must consider the emp... Read More

This CLE course will address the DOJ's June 2020 updates to its guidance on "The Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs" as well as the changes in the updated FCPA resource guide. This is the third version of the document, with the DOJ having issued its initial guidance in 2017 and revised it i... Read More

This CLE course will guide general counsel and in-house attorneys with strategies for addressing internet defamation and online reputation attacks against their clients. The panel will examine the various factors counsel must consider when responding to online attacks; effective tactics to identify... Read More

This CLE course will examine trends and case law developments affecting businesses negotiating agreement terms via text, email, messaging, or other forms of electronic communication. The panel will discuss steps counsel should take to avoid inadvertently forming an e-contract and strategies to minim... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel, directors, and officers on methods to minimize risks by drafting specific contract provisions. The panel will discuss approaches to limit exposure in service agreements, managing third-party breaches, and due diligence considerations in the outsourcing o... Read More

This CLE course will provide strategies for drafting LLC opinion letters, using the TriBar LLC Opinion Supplemental Report as a guide. The panel will discuss the potential liabilities involved in rendering opinion letters and best practices for counsel to reduce risk in providing opinion letters. Read More

This CLE course will examine recent trends in use of blockchain in commercial contracts. The panel will focus on unique features that create advantages to the use of blockchain, including limitation on alterations of the terms, decentralization, and security, as well as describing how things can go... Read More

This CLE course will prepare attorneys to comply with the fundamental rule that a lawyer must not reveal information relating to a client's representation unless the client has given informed consent when the attorney must work in unusual conditions, such as when forced to relocate on short notice t... Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with a roadmap for drafting and negotiating product distribution agreements. The panel will discuss key clauses that should be included in the contracts and explain strategies for mitigating risk and avoiding common negotiation pitfalls. Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with guidance on structuring letters of intent (LOIs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), term sheets, and other preliminary legal documentation intended as only partially binding or even nonbinding in commercial transactions. The panel will review how courts hav... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with guidance on the legal issues concerning online businesses addressing concerns that arise from compliance with privacy requirements in addition to directing companies on matters related to domain acquisition, theft, and squatting. The panel will direct corpor... Read More

This CLE course will provide business counsel with a roadmap for determining best practices for creating a solid succession plan to keep a business operational and viable. The panel will further explore the thorny issues that arise when a private entity faces a business divorce and its owners can no... Read More

This CLE course will examine the most significant recent court decisions affecting Delaware corporate law. The panel will explain how these changes can impact the release of corporate records, the oversight obligation of boards of directors in "mission-critical" issues, and shareholder derivative ac... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate and technology counsel with guidance for drafting essential and often-disputed terms in online contracts, sometimes called "clickwrap" or "browsewrap" agreements. The panel will discuss clauses that should be included in these online agreements and explain stra... Read More

This CLE course will add another option to the corporate attorney's arsenal of entities to use for clients looking to limit liability, define ownership rights, and reap tax advantages: the "series LLC." A series LLC is essentially a series of separate and distinct LLCs under the umbrella of one LLC... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel in creating and implementing mobile communications marketing policies that comply with the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the TCPA and GDPR / ePrivacy. The panel will outline the nuances of these rules and laws, challenges businesses are faci... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel who seek to draft enforceable best efforts, reasonable efforts, or commercially reasonable efforts clauses in commercial contracts. The webinar will include a discussion of how some courts have applied the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing wh... Read More

This CLE course will examine contractual enforcement issues presented by the conflict between the legalized use of marijuana in many states and its treatment as a controlled substance under federal law, and guide counsel through structuring contracts with cannabis-related businesses. The panel will... Read More

This CLE course will provide practical guidance to counsel and advisers on the challenges in the choice of a legal entity under the 2017 changes to the tax laws. The panel will discuss key provisions of the new tax law to be considered in entity selection, and avoiding the tax pitfalls in operations... Read More

This CLE course will give an update on the latest enforcement actions by European data protection authorities with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provide the latest information on complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The panel will discuss what lessons can... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing long-term requirements contracts. The panel will review recent case law addressing long-term requirements clauses, discuss critical clauses that should be included in the agreements to allocate risks and provide protection ag... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel through crafting critical provisions in the Receivables Purchase Agreement and similar agreements (RPA) and other transaction instruments. The panel will provide practical strategies to avoid common drafting pitfalls, minimize contract disputes, and protect client... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the impact of California's Proposition 65 on supply chain agreements. Our panel will offer practical guidance on drafting (or amending) supply agreements to ensure compliance with the new regulation and explore how counsel representing manufacturers, producers, importers... Read More

This CLE course will prepare corporate counsel for the quagmire that is the law of sweepstakes and contests. A "free giveaway" carries legal risks, numerous and varied sources of law govern the practice and an innumerable amount of "contestants" and counsel are eager to sue over alleged rules violat... Read More

This CLE course will provide practical guidance in structuring contractual provisions to limit or negate the invisible terms implied in every commercial contract. The panel will discuss entire agreement, incorporation and merger clauses, provide practical guidance on enforceable additional provision... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel for the day when law enforcement shows up at company headquarters demanding immediate access. Such events are often a complete surprise to counsel. It is imperative that counsel is prepared for this potentially earth-shattering occurrence. Read More

This CLE course will provide practical guidance to counsel on the legal pitfalls of contract supplements, such as attachments, exhibits, cross references, and incorporation by reference. The panel will provide examples of how to draft enforceable provisions and discuss cases addressing these issues. Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in drafting terms of use and privacy policies for websites and mobile apps to effectively mitigate business risk. Read More

This CLE course will examine the latest case law trends regarding piercing the corporate veil across several states. The panel will address the application of the doctrine to LLCs and best practices for litigating piercing the corporate veil cases. Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with up-to-date knowledge regarding the drafting, use, and enforcement of "advance notice" bylaws. Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel to help clients avoid the risks associated with vulnerabilities in "smart contracts." The panel will discuss best practices for the planning, drafting, and integration of traditional contract language designed to limit potential liabilities that may arise when vu... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel on drafting service level provisions in technology agreements, with a focus on lessons from recent cases. Read More

This CLE course will discuss key rules of contract construction and interpretation that arise in government contracting, including the parol evidence rule, the government's duty of good faith and fair dealing, the intrinsic evidence rule, the plain meaning rule, the Federal Acquisition Regulation's... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in understanding the what the "math" means with respect to operational impacts, the practicality and value of performance credits, the appropriate definitions for key terms and processes, as well as techniques for building in flexibility in... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with guidance for crafting critical provisions in joint operating agreements (JOAs) for joint ventures and other business entities. The panel will discuss clauses that should be carefully negotiated in these agreements and provide practical strategies to avoid co... Read More

This CLE course will guide counsel in drafting and negotiating indemnification and limitation of liability provisions in government contracting. The panel will address the significance of these clauses in the government contracting context, identify innovative approaches to drafting these clauses, a... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel for drafting software hosting agreements. The panel will discuss critical clauses to include in the contracts, including provisions on service availability, performance and data security. Read More

This CLE course will guide company counsel on how significant recent tax law developments--the 2017 tax reform law and the partnership audit regime--impact partnerships, LLCs and the agreements that govern them. The panel will discuss the amendments to partnership and LLC operating agreements that s... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the pros and cons of equipment leasing and guide counsel in structuring, drafting, analyzing, and negotiating effective commercial equipment leases. The panel will discuss UCC Article 2A considerations, the implications of re-characterization as a sale or a security inte... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with an analysis of recent legal developments impacting data privacy and information security compliance. The panel will outline proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of a data breach and provide best practices for responding if a breach occurs. Read More

This CLE course will discuss trends in the use of blockchain and smart contracts in the supply chain context and examine the legal issues, concerns, benefits and risks associated with its use. Read More

This CLE course will guide in-house counsel for responding to external auditor inquiries concerning their client's litigation, claims and assessments, and related financial reporting and disclosures. The panel will explain best practices for providing information regarding "pending or overtly threat... Read More

This CLE course will examine the legal ethics issues attorneys and law firms face in an era of increasing firm mergers and growth. The panel will explore vereins and other alternative firm structures, outline the legal ethics challenges these mega firms present--including referral, fee-splitting and... Read More

This CLE course will provide practical guidance to business counsel for identifying and avoiding the latent--yet often overlooked--potential pitfalls of release provisions in commercial agreements. The panel will explain the importance of carefully worded release provisions and provide tips for succ... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel for drafting or updating technology vendor agreements to meet the data protection and privacy requirements of the 2018 EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The panel will discuss how to determine whether the GDPR applies to a U.S. b... Read More

This CLE course will guide business counsel for drafting Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance provisions in cross-border distribution agreements. The panel will discuss best practices and tips for mitigating anti-corruption risk exposure in international distribution relationships, includ... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with a review of the advantages and disadvantages of forming LLCs under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (DLLC Act) versus other statutes. The panel will explain the critical issues for counsel in planning, negotiating and drafting LLC agreeme... Read More

This CLE course will explore the issue of warranty of fitness for a particular purpose in supply agreements, providing counsel with best practices for drafting, critical considerations for limiting claims of breach, and crucial steps when managing disputes involving these provisions. Read More

This CLE course provide guidance to corporate counsel and compliance professionals on the challenges associated with California's new privacy law. The panel will discuss key provisions of the CCPA, how the law may impact existing corporate privacy practices and policies, and other compliance initiat... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel, directors and officers on methods in minimizing risks associated with the outsourcing of goods and services. The panel will discuss approaches to limit exposure in service agreements, managing third-party breaches, and due diligence considerations in the... Read More

This CLE course will provide attorneys and firms with a clear overview of the ethical considerations in terminating a client relationship in various select situations. The panel will outline post-termination obligations and best practices for smoothly concluding the attorney-client relationship. Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel, boards and other governance professionals in implementing best practices for annual shareholder meetings to guard against shareholder claims and ensure corporate governance compliance. The panel will discuss critical items for structuring proxy statement... Read More

This CLE course will offer guidance to counsel on managing change in long-term commercial agreements. Our panel will discuss strategies for incorporating risk-mitigating provisions for unforeseen changes, procedural considerations for documenting and implementing changes, and recommendations for str... Read More

This CLE course will explore the critical issues for counsel to address when negotiating audit provisions in software licensing agreements. Our distinguished panel will offer practical guidance for corporate and technology counsel on drafting audit terms for on-premise and cloud-based software licen... Read More

This CLE course will address high-risk cybersecurity concerns for government contractors in the coming year. The panel will outline critical updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, recent determinations by the Government Accountability Office, and individual agency efforts to strengthen cybe... Read More

This CLE course will provide insight into the emerging market of artificial intelligence (AI) and liability risks to organizations that cause corporate governance and compliance problems. The panel will identify developing liability exposures in using AI and other relevant governance concerns. Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel on the technology and uses of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). The panel will discuss the legal and regulatory hurdles companies may encounter in moving transactions and information onto a distributed ledger, including a blockchain. Read More

This CLE course will analyze challenges facing U.S. based multinational companies relating to new data privacy and security initiatives. The panel will discuss best practices for complying with the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); cross-border cooperation and regulatory... Read More

This CLE course will discuss critical areas that result in the highest number of claims against corporations, executives, directors and officers. The panel will examine critical risk areas--a record number of securities class actions in 2017, increasing sexual harassment claims, and executive miscon... Read More

This CLE course will enable corporate counsel to structure shareholder agreements that balance the interests of founders with those of the venture capital (VC) investor. The panel discussion will include voting and consent rights, share transfer restrictions, share classes, drag-along provisions, ot... Read More

The CLE course will examine the issues presented by the Equifax data breach and response, outline proactive strategies to reduce the likelihood of a data breach, and provide best practices for responding to a breach. The panel will also discuss new data breach disclosure obligations and other recent... Read More

This CLE course will examine the evolving role of independent directors (IDs) in corporate governance and decision-making in public and private companies. The panel will also discuss the use of independent special committees to remove controlling parties from the approval process and mitigate the ri... Read More

This CLE course will examine the options available to a company when restructuring or consolidating subsidiaries and the procedural issues associated with the dissolution or merger of affiliated entities. The panel will also discuss operational, due diligence, and tax issues for counsel to consider. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to corporate and technology counsel for identifying and managing new and evolving legal and security risks companies face when using open source software. Read More

This CLE webinar will provide guidance to business and technology counsel for drafting insurance requirement provisions in technology contracts. The speaker will discuss how to negotiate the appropriate type and amount of insurance coverage--from commercial general liability to cyber liability to um... Read More

This CLE course will provide counsel with the tools to review D&O and other insurance policies designed to protect directors and officers. The panel will also discuss recent cases regarding disputes in coverage, and the importance of tailoring and adjusting D&O policies to fit contemplated transacti... Read More

This CLE course will instruct corporate counsel on the fundamentals of bankruptcy with a focus on Chapter 11 proceedings, including the claims process, automatic stay, adversary proceedings, preferences, fraudulent transfers, and the reorganization plan. The panel will also discuss what a trade cred... Read More

This CLE course will discuss the growing use of smart contracts within a variety of business sectors. The panel will examine the benefits and legal risks of the contracts, including the binding nature of the agreements and regulatory and consumer protection considerations. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business and technology counsel for drafting technology transfer and licensing agreements. The panel will discuss key clauses in the contracts and best practices for negotiating the agreements and avoiding common pitfalls. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business counsel for drafting intellectual property (IP) ownership, use and protection provisions in a variety of non-IP commercial agreements. The panel will discuss when and how to use IP clauses in business contracts. The panel will also offer best practic... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business counsel on strategies contracting parties can leverage to allocate risks and protect their respective economic expectations. The panel will address the use of additional insured (AI) endorsements and waivers of subrogation to protect against economic... Read More

This CLE course will guide business and technology counsel in drafting and negotiating agreements for telecommunication services. The panel will examine key contract provisions, common negotiation challenges, and best practices when renegotiating agreements with incumbent service providers or negoti... Read More

This CLE course will provide business and technology counsel with a roadmap for drafting statements of work (SOWs) for the purchase of technology products or services. The panel will discuss terms and conditions that should be included in a SOW, strategies for avoiding common contracting pitfalls, a... Read More

This CLE course will examine the most significant 2016 court decisions and statutory amendments affecting Delaware corporate law, and how these changes can impact corporate articles and bylaws, board decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder derivative actions going forward. The pan... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel in navigating the challenges associated with a member's withdrawal from an LLC. The panel will discuss common reasons for resignation or withdrawal, raise issues and offer solutions for all LLC members, and provide best practices for drafting exit provisi... Read More

This CLE course will guide corporate counsel in examining the hidden legal risks that often exist in product supply chains. The panel will explain how careful due diligence, prudent contracting practices and effective corporate governance practices can help businesses mitigate risk. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business and technology counsel for drafting and negotiating service level agreements (SLAs) between customers and software and cloud vendors that address how new technology systems will be implemented, the level of customer support to be provided, and adequa... Read More

This CLE course will address key provisions to include in business contracts to mitigate potential litigation liability and expense. The panel will review drafting pre-litigation dispute resolution provisions, forum selection clauses, choice of law provisions, limitations of liability, attorneys' fe... Read More

This CLE course will address strategies that can be implemented by in-house counsel to reduce the overwhelming costs of litigation without sacrificing the quality of the service provided by outside counsel or compromising a strong legal defense to claims brought against the company. Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business counsel for drafting and negotiating corporate sponsorship agreements for major events, marketing or promotional activities. The panel will discuss key provisions that should be included in the agreements and strategies for avoiding common negotiatio... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to technology counsel for negotiating software licenses and technology agreements with the federal government on behalf of software companies. The panel will explain the various federal regulations applicable to government contracts involving technical data and... Read More

This CLE course will provide supply chain and commercial counsel with best practices for drafting and negotiating master purchase agreements and blanket purchase orders in sourcing transactions. The panel will discuss case law regarding when such documents bind the parties to quantities, pricing and... Read More

This CLE course will provide corporate counsel with a review of the advantages and disadvantages of forming LLCs under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (DE LLC Act) versus other statutes. The panel will explain the key issues for counsel in planning, negotiating and drafting LLC agreements... Read More

This CLE course will address the cost, delivery and other commercial risks inherent in drafting and executing change provisions in a complex project contract. The panel will provide insight into how to effectively mitigate risk while preserving flexibility for the inevitable setbacks and challenges... Read More

This CLE course will discuss key legal and regulatory considerations for counsel drafting and negotiating motor carrier agreements. The panel will examine a number of issues affecting motor carriers, including the Federal Highway Administration's (FHA) MAP-21 legislation, the Federal Motor Carrier S... Read More

This CLE course will prepare counsel to defend attorneys and law firms after suffering data breaches. The panel will discuss risk assessment and mitigation, outline the steps a law firm must take to protect its interests and clients after the breach, and provide strategies for navigating investigati... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business counsel on drafting and enforcing the termination provision in commercial contracts. The panel will discuss common termination triggers, including material breach of contract, insolvency, milestone failure, contract expiration or convenience; strateg... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business counsel regarding competition law practices in business transactions, particularly for sales personnel training and business guidance in communications. The panel will discuss ways to meaningfully convey the significance of compliance, provide guidan... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business and technology counsel on drafting beta test, pilot program and feedback agreements for the development and deployment of new products and services, including software. The panel will examine the most critical provisions in these agreements, as well... Read More

This CLE course will provide guidance to business counsel for drafting clear and enforceable noncompete covenants in franchise agreements that protect franchisors from unfair competition and withstand court scrutiny, and for enforcing such clauses in court. The experienced panel will discuss the ele... Read More