November 14: Part II - SECURE 2.0 in Bite-Sized Chunks: What You Need to Know in 2023

The SECURE Act of 2022 ("SECURE 2.0", which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) has made sweeping changes that are intended to improve the ability to save for one’s retirement. Coming just three years after SECURE 1.0 was signed into law, SECURE 2.0 is having (and will continue to have) a major effect on the design and administration of employer retirement plans that will last for years to come. 

 We invite you to join us for a webinar on Tuesday, November 14th as Shipman lawyers Moira Petrone, Richard Cohen and Tim Klimpl walk you through the most important changes made by SECURE 2.0 that will be taking effect in 2024 and beyond.
Title:
Part II - SECURE 2.0 in Bite-Sized Chunks: What You Need to Know in 2023
When/Where:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:

• This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in Professional Practice and is appropriate for both transitional and nontransitional attorneys.
• Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of this provider that this activity qualifies for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0 hours of ethics/professionalism.
• In other jurisdictions, you might be able to self-apply for credit.

Speakers:
Richard I. Cohen
Moira F. Petrone
Timothy S. Klimpl
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October 3, 10, 17&24: 2023 Fall Labor and Employment Webinar Series

Employers are seeking more guidance in a variety of areas when it comes to navigating the legal landscape of the workplace. We invite you to tune in as we recap the hottest topics of 2023 and provide insight into what employers can expect in the coming year.
This annual fall webinar series will feature in-depth legal insights and practical takeaways for in-house counsel, human resource professionals, business stakeholders and decision-makers on topics such as:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
• CHRO: employer training requirements, case handling and processing, and the public hearing process
• A look at relevant legislation, court cases, and legal trends in regard to AI, DEI, and their effects on the workplace
• Ethical principles for workplace investigations, distinguishing between privileged and non-privileged communication, settlement discussions and more

Title:
2023 Fall Labor and Employment Webinar Series
When/Where:
Tackling Difficult Fact Patterns Under The ADA and FMLA
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 12 Noon

• ADA/FMLA
• Other leave considerations
• The interactive process

A Conversation with CHRO Deputy Director Cheryl Sharp
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 12 Noon

• Employer training requirements
• Case handling and processing at CHRO
• The public hearing process

Emerging Employment Law Challenges: What You Should Know
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 12 Noon

• Challenges related to employee mobility
• The use of artificial intelligence
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Putting it in Writing: Legal Ethics for Employment Lawyers
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 12 Noon

• Ethical principles for workplace investigations
• Distinguishing between privileged and non-privileged communications
• Representing witnesses in depositions and joint representation

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!

Credit:
Each program may be eligible for Connecticut and/or New York CLE credit. Click on the individual program link to review program-specific CLE information. In many other states, you may be able to self-apply for credit.
Speakers:

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November 10: International Arbitration

The international arbitration landscape is, like many other areas of legal practice, continuously evolving. GCs and corporate legal teams must decide which forums they wish to bring disputes in. Does International Arbitration still boast the holy trinity of speed, cost and confidentiality? Has its procedural flexibility allowed it to embrace the advent of artificial intelligence and other technology? Or have arbitrators and institutions been slowly reverting to type by bringing litigation tools and culture into a forum that has proudly tried to distinguish itself over the years. 

Our panel will discuss and likely disagree on all of this and more this Friday afternoon!
Title:
International Arbitration
When/Where:
November 10, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
This program has been approved for one hour of substantive CLE credit in Pennsylvania and New York. Accreditation for this program is pending for one hour of substantive credit in Florida, California, Georgia and Minnesota. Credit is also provided for any reciprocal jurisdiction.
Speakers:

• Al-Karim Makhani, Vice President Consulting and Information Governance, TransPerfect Legal Solutions
• Alexandra Mitretodis, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
• Michael Lazaroff is a partner in the Rimon Litigation group in the New York office. He is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer with over two decades of experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration representing both defendants and plaintiffs. His extensive experience includes international litigation and arbitration, multidistrict actions, class actions, partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and counseling, copyright litigation, complex contract disputes, and pharmaceutical litigation.
• Paul Gupta is a partner in the Rimon Litigation group in the New York office. has over 30 years of experience with arbitrations, mediations, jury trials, and evidentiary hearings in technology and other matters. He serves as an arbitrator and mediator in many jurisdictions. He is a member of the following AAA Panels: Large Complex Cases, Employment, Technology, Cybersecurity, IP and Commercial. He is also a member of the NAM/Tapestry ADR panel. In addition, he represents claimants as well as respondents in complex proceedings.

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September 9: What Employers Need to Know: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace

With the COVID-19 Delta variant on the rise and the FDA’s recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine, employers are once again reviewing their policies and considering making vaccines mandatory in the workplace. This complimentary webinar will provide employers with a better understanding of the legal and practical considerations of mandatory vaccine policies and address frequently asked questions related to employee requests for accommodations.
While the content will focus mainly on the applicable requirements in the private sector, public employers may find many of the principles useful in analyzing similar issues.
Legal and practical considerations of instituting a mandatory vaccine policy:

• Who pays for the vaccine: the employer or the employee?
• Workplace surveys and record keeping for employee vaccination status
• Addressing confidentiality concerns
• Responding to requests for accommodations, engaging in the interactive process, and undue hardship

Title:
What Employers Need to Know: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace
When/Where:
Thursday, September 9, 2021
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!

Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
CT, NY: 1 Credit
Speakers:
Daniel A. Schwartz, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Jarad M. Lucan, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Sheridan L. King, Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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March 31: In the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Comes Next For Employers?

The last few weeks have been filled with one headline after another about the coronavirus pandemic. Add to that, almost daily client alerts and legal programs, and it’s been a challenge for employers (and even their counsel) to keep up with all the developments and to think about what comes next. In this hour-long video webinar, Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Gabe Jiran, Daniel Schwartz and Keegan Drenosky will take a step back from the rush of headlines to provide some insight into how employers should be approaching the legal issues that have been arising and plan for the future.
In the program, we will cover:

• What existing and new laws are most critical for employers to consider?
• What are the issues that employers will need to address next in this pandemic?
• How can employers avoid the legal issues that will inevitably arise over time and with hindsight?
• What comes next for litigation and legal proceedings and what can employers expect?
• What options are available to employers when it comes to staffing, including furloughs, layoffs and Connecticut’s “Shared Work” program?

Bring your questions, as we will leave time to address the issues of the day that keep arising during this fast-moving and unpredictable crisis.
Title:
In the COVID-19 Pandemic, What Comes Next For Employers?
When/Where:
March 31, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
NY+CT: 1.0 credit hours
Other States: you may be able to self-apply
Speakers:
Gabriel J. Jiran, Daniel A. Schwartz, Keegan Drenosky

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January 23: What Plan Sponsors and IRA Owners Need to Know About the SECURE Act

2019 ended with a bang for stakeholders of retirement plans with the passage of the SECURE Act, a major piece of federal legislation that will alter the retirement plan landscape for years to come. Signed into law as part of a $1.4 trillion bipartisan spending bill on December 20, the SECURE Act (the full name is the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019”) contains a wide-ranging assortment of provisions designed to expand access to retirement savings for small businesses and part-time employees, promote the availability of annuities in defined contribution plans, and simplify or repeal many complexities and quirks in various existing administrative and plan design rules. It funds these tax expenditures in large part by eliminating the popular use of the “Stretch IRA” as a means of tax-efficient intergenerational wealth transfer.
Join our panelists as they discuss the SECURE Act’s broad and diverse amendments to the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA, and the opportunities and compliance challenges it presents for plan sponsors and IRA owners in 2020 and beyond.
Title:
What Plan Sponsors and IRA Owners Need to Know About the SECURE Act
When/Where:
January 23, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Sign Up Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:

• This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, of which 1.5 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. 
• Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one and a half hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.
• Other states: check with your credit granting authority whether you can claim credit by reciprocity or other form of self-application.

Speakers:

• Richard I. Cohen
• Joseph J. Indelicato
• Kelly Smith Hathorn

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January 15: What's New for 2020: Labor and Employment Law

This free continuing legal education program in the Stamford office or via livestream presents highlights from an annual Labor and Employment fall seminar and a look to what’s new for 2020. Learn about important developments in several key areas and what factors to consider in your policies and practices as you begin the new year.
Topics will include:

• Workplace violence and termination safety precautions
• Minimum wage developments
• New paid FMLA Law and its requirements
• New sexual harassment prevention training requirements
• A look ahead in 2020 for legislation and the courts.

Title:
What's New for 2020: Labor and Employment Law
When/Where:
January 15, 2020
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
At Shipman & Goodwin Stamford Office
300 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06901
Also via Webinar - Register Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Speakers:
Daniel A. Schwartz, Jarad M. Lucan, Zachary A. Hummel, Keegan Drenosky
Credit:

• This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, of which 1.5 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
• Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one and a half hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.
• Other jurisdictions: you may be able to self-apply.

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November 12: When the CHRO and EEOC Come Calling: Strategies for Employers

This webinar is appropriate for all in-house counsel, executives, human resources personnel and other employees who may be involved in responding to a complaint of discrimination/harassment at the state or federal level.

Topics include:

• How New 2019 CHRO Laws Will Impact the Process
• Responding to a CHRO/EEOC Complaint
• How to Draft a Position Statement
• Investigations and Document Preservation
• Strategies for Mediation/Fact-finding
• How to Prepare for Possible Related Lawsuit.

Title:
When the CHRO and EEOC Come Calling: Strategies for Employers
When/Where:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Webinar: Register Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm.
Speakers:

• Daniel A. Schwartz, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin LLP,  represents employers in a broad spectrum of employment law matters such as employment discrimination, restrictive covenants, human resources, retaliation and whistle blowing, data privacy and wage and hour issues. He has extensive trial and litigation experience in both federal and state courts in a variety of areas, including commercial litigation and trade secret enforcement. He has also represented employers in appeals to the Connecticut Supreme Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Christopher E. Engler, Associate, Shipman & Goodwin LLP  focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law. He assists both public and private sector clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including grievance and interest arbitrations, prohibited practice proceedings before the State Board of Labor Relations, and claims of employment discrimination and retaliation before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Chris also defends employers in lawsuits filed in both state and federal court.

Credit:

This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.

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October 2: Recent Updates to Connecticut Property Law

Title:
Recent Updates to Connecticut Property Law
When/Where:
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Speaker:
Gregory P. Muccilli is counsel in the firm’s Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use practice group. Greg practices in real estate development, commercial financing, commercial leasing and land use counseling, particularly in New Haven County, Connecticut. His experience includes counseling clients in the acquisition, financing, development, leasing and disposition of commercial, mixed-useandmulti-family residential properties. Greg represents clients throughout all stages of development and has appeared before various municipal land use departments, inland wetlands committees, planningand zoning commissions and boards of zoning appeal throughout Connecticut. Greg also serves as Connecticut counsel to companies and developers in multistate transactions which include Connecticut real property, and represents hotel owners and purchasers in the acquisition and disposition of luxury, historic, boutique and franchised hotel properties throughout Connecticut.
Credit:
This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.5 credit hour, of which 1.5 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one and a half hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.
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September 19/Hartford: 2019 Education Legislation Summary Seminar

In 2019, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This workshop is intended to give public and charter school personnel and attorneys an overview of some of these legislative changes that affect students, district operations, and personnel/employment.
Seminar topics include a discussion of changes regarding the following, among others:

• Safe school climate/bullying
• Homeless Students and Unaccompanied Youth
• Background Checks
• Sexual Harassment Prevention and Training
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• School Security and Safety
• Special Education
• Fiscal Issues

Title:
2019 Education Legislation Summary Seminar
When/Where:

September 19, 2019

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Hartford Marriott Downtown

200 Columbus Blvd

Hartford, CT 

Parking will be validated

Speakers: 

• Andreana R. Bellach
• Peter J. Maher

Cost:

Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm

Credits:
This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 2.0 credit hour, of which 2.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for two hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.
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July 11: Annual Connecticut Tax Update 2019

Join Shipman & Goodwin tax attorneys for this complimentary CLE webinar reviewing the most up-to-date legal information pertaining to recent Connecticut tax legislation, pronouncements issued by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, and recent court decisions. Presenters will discuss 2019 Connecticut tax developments affecting businesses, organizations and individuals.

Title:
Annual Connecticut Tax Update 2019
When/Where:
July 11, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar

Speakers:

Speakers: Louis B. Schatz, David O. Bigger, Robert L. Day III

Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.

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July 17: General Counsel Briefing: Your Controlled Information and the "Insider Threat"

Please join Shipman & Goodwin attorneys Bill Roberts and Alfredo Fernandez for this complimentary CLE webinar which will discuss the unique threats presented by personnel with legitimate access to controlled company information and how to proactively mitigate risks of data misuse. Topics to include:

• Insiders vs. intruders vs. knuckleheads
• Motivators, risk factors and indicators
• Technical and non-technical assessment factors
• Understanding vulnerable categories of data
• International factors
• Best practices in a breach scenario
• Proactive steps to protect the company.

Title:
General Counsel Briefing: Your Controlled Information and the "Insider Threat"
When/Where:
July 17, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.
Speakers:

• 
  William J. Roberts
  
• 
  Alfredo G. Fernández

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July 10: 2019 Employment Legislation Summary: What Employers Need to Know

In its 2019 session, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a number of new laws affecting employers, many of which will become effective October 1, 2019. To assist employers in navigating the legislative changes, we invite you to join labor and employment law attorneys Henry Zaccardi and Ashley Marshall for this complimentary CLE webinar summarizing the new laws and providing guidance on:

• Sexual harassment in the workplace
• Paid FMLA Time off
• Minimum wage increase
• Whistleblower protections.

Title:
2019 Employment Legislation Summary: What Employers Need to Know
When/Where:
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Webinar - Register Now!
Cost:
Free. Shipman & Goodwin reserves the right to register only clients and prospective clients of the firm
Credit:
This CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York CLE Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, of which 1.0 can be applied toward the Professional Practice requirement. This program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of Shipman & Goodwin that this activity qualifies for one hour toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including zero hour(s) of ethics/professionalism, but is subject to change based on actual instruction/attendance time.

Speakers:

• Henry J. Zaccardi, Counsel, Shipman & Goodwin LLP  represents public and private employers and non-profit organizations in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. This includes personnel policies and practices, Freedom of Information Act issues, wage and hour disputes, drug and alcohol testing, family and medical leave, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, occupational health and safety and related matters and regulatory compliance.
• Ashley L. Marshall, Associate, Shipman & Goodwin LLP is an associate practicing in the areas of labor and employment and school law. Ashley represents public and private sector employers in a variety of matters including employment discrimination and retaliation claims filed in state and federal court, labor negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and prohibited practice proceedings. Ashley also represents clients before state agencies such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Freedom of Information Commission, the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, and the State Board of Labor Relations. Furthermore, Ashley assists local boards of education on both labor and student issues.

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