Seattle: Register by December 15, 2019 for 3 day USPTO Course

Agents and attorneys: Learn to think like an examiner

"If you are a patent attorney or agent, it helps to think like an examiner. Sunday, December 15, 2019, is the last day to sign up for the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney three-day course on March 17-19, 2020, at the Seattle Public Library. The training is limited to those who have passed the patent bar, since it will make use of statutes, rules, and guidelines relevant to practicing before the USPTO. Priority will be given to those who have recently passed the patent bar. Our trainers lead this course based on material developed for training our patent examiners and other employees. The USPTO is applying for CLE credit in Washington for this course. Use the STEPP sign-up form to register to attend. You can learn more about the program and upcoming sessions on the STEPP page of the USPTO website."

December 2019: How to Craft A Global Social Media Policy

Social media has transformed society, and that includes interactions between employers and employees, interactions among co-workers, and staff interactions with the outside world.

No organization can predict when its next employee —or its latest ex-employee—will “go viral” with a post linking the company to controversial political positions, criticizing the business on an internet review site, chat room or blog, taunting a supervisor, harassing a subordinate, spreading rumors or lies about the brand, disparaging company products, leaking trade secrets, or haplessly touting company products in a way that violates advertising laws.
In today’s social media environment, multinationals need a harmonized global approach regarding employee social media activity, but multi-jurisdictional legal challenges arise whenever a multinational employer crafts, launches, implements, and enforces a social media policy across its worldwide operations. Global social media policy projects can get complex because they must comply with inconsistent laws worldwide. This session offers practical strategies and how-to guidance for crafting or updating a workable cross-jurisdictional social media policy.
Learning Objectives:

• Identify when or whether a single global approach to an employee social media policy is appropriate to apply across a multinational’s global operations
• Explore how to account for U.S. domestic labor law restrictions in a global social media policy
• Discuss off-duty social media activity, including off-site and on employees’ own tech equipment, in a global social media policy
• Examine what topics a global social media policy should cover
• Recognize what logistical steps are necessary to launch an enforceable social media policy worldwide.

Title:
How to Craft A Global Social Media Policy
When/Where:
Free Here for the month of December 2019
By:
Above the Law + Lawline
Speaker:
Donald C. Dowling has extensive experience advising U.S.-based companies on outbound international labor and employment laws. Don provides counsel on a wide variety of global employment law matters, including codes of conduct and HR policies that guide operations in multiple jurisdictions, international compensation and benefits issues, whistleblower hotlines, and cross-border internal investigations and HR compliance audits. He regularly advises clients on employment matters that arise with international restructurings, reductions in force, mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing. Additionally, Don helps clients properly engage independent contractors overseas, manage expatriate programs, and develop employment agreements and employee handbooks.
Earlier in his career, Don served as in-house international employment counsel for a Fortune 500 company in Paris and as an employment law consultant for a global consulting firm. He has delivered hundreds of presentations on international employment law issues in English and Spanish in countries around the world, and regularly publishes articles and teaches courses on a variety of global employment law topics.
Credit:

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• Washington State
• West Virginia
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• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your credit-granting authority; you might be able to self-apply.

Cost:
Free in the month of December 2019.

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December 12: The Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2020

Join Cozen O’Connor for an annual review of significant developments in employment law over the past year — and what's ahead for 2020. It will explain the new laws scheduled to take effect in 2020, survey key agency developments, review important U.S. Supreme Court and California court rulings, and discuss pending legislation and key court decisions that are expected to be handed down in the coming year. It will also cover best practices to prepare your organization for employment law compliance in the new year and beyond.

Title:

The Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2020

When/Where:

Thursday, December 12, 2019

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST

Webinar - Register Now

Credit:

• CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, and CA.
• All other jurisdictions will be applied for upon request.

Speakers:Michele Miller, Chair, West Coast Labor & Employment
Walter M. Stella, Member

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. We represent a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious middle market companies, and serve their needs through 29 offices across two continents.

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December 11: Avoiding Pitfalls that Can Lead to Disciplinary Action

Lawyers are human, and like everyone else, they sometimes make mistakes when representing clients. In some cases, the mistakes are small and easily fixable, and other times the mistakes are serious and can lead to discipline, including losing the right to practice law.
In this free Continuing Legal Education program, William McCaffery and Erin McCartney discuss

• Discuss common ethics violations that can lead to disciplinary complaints
• Provide best practice tips on how to avoid a disciplinary action
• Review of applicable ethics rules
• Discuss what actions to consider should a disciplinary matter arise.

Title:
Avoiding Pitfalls that Can Lead to Disciplinary Action
When/Where:
December 11, 2019
12:00 PM-1:00 Central Time, 1:00 PM-2:00 Eastern Time and 10:00 AM-11:00 Pacific Time
Webcast - Register Now
Speakers:

• William McCaffery, J.D., Partner of L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.located in New York
• Erin McCartney, J.D. Risk Management Lead at Attorney Protective

CLE Credit:
Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1.2 CLE (ethics/professionalism) in NJ, and 1 CLE (legal ethics) in CA. Attorney Protective is an Accredited Provider in PA and this webinar will qualify for 1 CLE (ethics) in PA. NY attorneys may apply this course toward 1 CLE credit in accordance with the NY approved jurisdiction policy. CLE credit has been applied for and pending approval for 1 CLE (ethics) credit in most states. Please check back here to view updates regarding CLE credit approval.
By:
Attorney Protective

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December 11: Harm Reduction Policy in Practice

Although government agencies, nonprofit organizations, clinicians, and advocates have made great strides in reducing harm from substance use, they are often hindered by laws and policies that reflect an outdated, punitive-focused approach to drugs and individuals who use them. From naloxone distribution to veterans, legal services tailored towards individuals who use drugs and are in recovery, and community-engaged research that revealed salient intervention touchpoints and policy implications that could reduce overdose deaths, this webinar will provide three case studies of harm reduction in practice. Presenters will describe these interventions and discuss the ways in which law and policy both helped and hindered their implementation.
By attending this webinar, you will:

• Learn about health and other issues faced by people with substance use disorder.
• Learn about evidence-based and community-led harm reduction practice.
• Learn about law and policy opportunities and barriers to implementing interventions.
• Hear about successes and lessons learned from different harm reduction programs and strategies.

This webinar is made possible through support from Arnold Ventures.
Title:
Harm Reduction Policy in Practice
When/Where:
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
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Speakers:

• Brad Ray, PhD, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, Wayne State University
• Elizabeth Oliva, PhD, National Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Coordinator, Veterans Health Administration
• Mairead O’Reilly, JD, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
• Moderator: Corey Davis, Deputy Directory, Network for Public Health Law—Southeastern Region Office and Director of the Network for Public Health Law Harm Reduction Legal Project.

Credit:
You may qualify for CLE credit. ASLME is an approved provider of continuing legal education credits in several states ASLME will also apply for CLE credits in other states upon request. An email from ASLME regarding CLE credits will be sent to attendees following the webinar.
By:
The Network for Public Health Law
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December 10: Benefits: What’s New and What’s on the Horizon

There is a lot to consider before year-end and a few changes headed your way in 2020. This webinar will highlight these changes and provide practical advice on topics ranging from ACA reporting issues to Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). This webinar is being presented by Jay Dorsch and Robert Kaplan.

Title:
Benefits: What’s New and What’s on the Horizon

When/Where:

December 10, 2019
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PST
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Credit:

• California: 0.5 Credits
• You may be able to self-apply in other jurisdictions

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. We represent a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious middle market companies, and serve their needs through 29 offices across two continents.
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December 4: AB5: Is the Gig Up for California Employers?

On January 1, the Dynamex strict standard for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors goes into effect. AB5 has the potential to dramatically change the landscape for all companies operating in California that use independent contractors. Join us for a discussion of AB5, its impact on California businesses, and what it means for the future of the gig economy.

Title:
AB5: Is the Gig Up for California Employers?

When/Where:

December 4, 2019
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PST
Webinar - Register Now!!!!

Credit:

• California: 0.5 Credits
• You may be able to self-apply in other jurisdictions

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. We represent a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious middle market companies, and serve their needs through 29 offices across two continents.
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December 2: The Fair Employment and Housing Act and Upcoming Legislative Changes

From extending the statute of limitations on discrimination claims to outlaw “no re-hire” provisions in agreements, employers must be familiar with a variety of new employment laws that will take effect in 2020. This webinar will focus on these developments and best compliance practices.

Title:
The Fair Employment and Housing Act and Upcoming Legislative Changes

When/Where:

December 2, 2019
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. PST
Webinar - Register Now

Credit:

• California: 0.5 Credits
• You may be able to self-apply in other jurisdictions

Speakers:

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. We represent a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious middle market companies, and serve their needs through 29 offices across two continents.

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December 5: Women Leaders in Cybersecurity: The Journey Continues

Women Leaders in Cybersecurity is the premier event bringing together leading women in cybersecurity to address some of the most pressing issues in the field today.
Speakers at the Women Leaders in Cybersecurity influential experts from across tech, law, academia, and business, from prominent organizations in the cybersecurity space, including IBM, Endgame, and the FBI.  Register to join this interdisciplinary dialogue on critical cybersecurity issues and hear from women who are shaping the field.
Title:
Women Leaders in Cybersecurity: The Journey Continues
When/Where:
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Vanderbilt Hall
Greenberg Lounge
NYU School of Law
New York, NY
Register Now!

Speakers:

• Judi Germano, Distinguished Fellow, NYU Center for Cybersecurity; Professor, NYU Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk & Strategy Program; Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Law; Founder, GermanoLawLLC; Former Chief of Economic Crimes, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey
• Zainab Ahmad, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; former Deputy Chief of the National Security and Cybercrime Section, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York
• Michelle Amico, Cyber Security Services Leader, Public Sector, IBM
• Valentina Soria, Executive Director, Head of Threat Intelligence, Morgan Stanley
• Tonya Ugoretz, Deputy Assistant Director for Cyber Readiness, Outreach, and Intelligence, FBI
• Hon. Tahesha Way, Secretary of State of New Jersey
• Niloofar Razi Howe, Senior Operating Partner, Energy Impact Partners; Board Member, Endgame, Recorded Future, Dragos Inc.; former Chief Strategy Officer, Endgame, RSA
• Joyce Brocaglia, Founder, Executive Women’s Forum on Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy (EWF); Founder and CEO, Alta Associates and BoardSuited; Board of Trustees Member, Drew University; Board of Advisors Member, RSA Conference, Shared Assessments, Women’s Technology Council of NYIT; Past Board of Advisors Member, International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals
• Rachel Greenstadt, Associate Professor, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
• Elizabeth Mann, Principal, Cybersecurity, EY
• Tiffany George, Senior Attorney, Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC
• Carolyn M. Welshhans, Associate Director, Division of Enforcement, SEC
• Jelena Kovačević, Dean of NYU Tandon School of Engineering
• Jennifer C. Archie, Partner, Latham & Watkins
• Radhika Bajpai, Senior Program Manager, Google; Graduate, NYU Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy
• Jodie Kautt, Vice President, Cybersecurity, Target
• Francesca Lulgjuraj, Associate General Counsel and Compliance Director, Starr Insurance Holdings; Graduate, NYU Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy
• Kylie Watson, CISO, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.

Credit:

Up to 3.0 credits of CLE in the Areas of Professional Practice category (presumably NY - may be available in other states with self-application or reciprocity)

By:

The NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS) is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to training the current and future generations of cybersecurity professionals and to shaping the public discourse and policy, legal, and technological landscape on issues of cybersecurity.

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December 12/DC: Congress’ Role in Oversight and National Security

At a moment of acute contest between the branches, the program will probe the views of leading policymakers on Congress’ powers, limitations and responsibilities in our constitutional system, you are invited to the 4th annual Sidley Austin Forum Featuring remarks and discussion with leading lawmakers and former executive branch officials.

Title:
Constitutional Questions and Political Struggle:  Congress’ Role in Oversight and National Security
When/Where:
Thursday, December 12, 2019
12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
NYU Global Academic Center, 1307 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Speakers:

• Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, member of the House Intelligence and Oversight Committees, on domestic oversight
• Senator Mike Lee of Utah, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on war powers and national security
• Former White House Counsels Don McGahn and Kathy Ruemmler, in conversation with Bob Bauer, on the view from the executive branch

By:

The Sidley Austin Forum, co-hosted by Sidley Austin LLP, NYU School of Law’s Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic and the Reiss Center on Law and Security, explores topics critical to American democracy.

Cost:
This event is open to the public, to register please click HERE or copy and paste this link: http://nyulaw.imodules.com/SidleyAustin
Credit:
1.5 credits of New York State CLE in the Areas of Professional Practice category will be available for those attending the White House Counsels panel. The panel is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. Attorneys seeking credit for states other than New York should contact potcovaru@nyu.edu.
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