Join Locke Lord, InsurTechNY and InsurTech Hartford for their next InsurTech Legal Academy webinar series on legal and regulatory issues impacting the InsurTech industry. Each quarter, we’ll tackle a new important topic.
Locke Lord’s Zachary Lerner and Benjamin Sykes, along with EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants’ Jacqueline Beaudet will address insurance commission sharing, insurance customer lead/referral fee payments, insurance anti-inducement and anti-rebate laws and regulations. Join us on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 1:00pm ET.
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CLE
CLE is approved in CA, IL, TX and NY “Areas of Professional Practice” credit. Other states are pending.
Increased use and influence of artificial intelligence systems by companies and consumers bring with them new and dynamic oversight, compliance, governance and disclosure challenges. Legal and risk management professionals must develop processes and policies for AI tools that work within the requirements of the law as it is today, while also anticipating the coming wave of legal, regulatory and technological changes.
Paige Waters and Stephanie O’Neill Macro will present a 2023 Year in Review & 2024 Trends: AI in the Insurance Industry on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The webinar begins at 10:00am PT, 12pm CT, 1:00pm ET.
This program will cover the current state of AI regulation and related governance and risk mitigation issues impacting the insurance industry’s use and deployment of data, algorithms, predictive modeling and new technologies in their insurance practices. We will address legal and compliance issues arising out of:
- NAIC Artificial Intelligence Model Bulletin
- Colorado Insurance Laws and Regulations and Related Reporting Requirements
- Federal Initiatives and SEC Proposed Rule
- EU AI Act
One hour of CLE for each program is approved in CA, IL, TX and NY “Areas of Professional Practice” credit. Other states are pending.
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Thursday, December 5 • 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord are excited to invite you to our Annual Antitrust CLE event, where U.S. and international presenters will offer an in-depth look at significant antitrust developments and provide practical guidance to help you minimize and manage risks.
The event will feature five panels (4.5 hours substantive and 1 hour ethics). The panels will encourage audience participation and engagement with our distinguished group of presenters. Panelists will cover current non-merger and merger enforcement, potential changes under the next administration, and recent international competition law developments. Discussions will also cover the impact of recent unilateral conduct guidance, the antitrust risks that arise working with vendors or other intermediaries, and questions about professional responsibility rules and licensing in the legal profession.
8:00 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks
8:35 a.m. | Where Do We Stand Now and What Could the Next Administration Bring?
Our panelists will consider whether the agencies have followed through on a variety of non-merger conduct and whether companies will need to continue to be focused on such behavior. Whether the Robinson-Patman Act is really back? Does the FTC’s effort to ban non-competes end with the presidential election? Will Section 5 Policy Statement’s “coercive, exploitative, collusive, abusive, deceptive, predatory” standard survive? Whether DOJ has defined a Section 2 criminal violation?
- Michael J. Hartman, Troutman Pepper
- Jeremy Heep, Troutman Pepper
- A. Christopher Young, Troutman Pepper
- Julian N. Weiss, Troutman Pepper
9:35 a.m. | International Transactions
An experienced panel of international competition law attorneys will discuss the latest developments in Canada, Europe, and the United States and the practical implications of those developments. The panel will also consider how political change might impact transactions.
- Davit Akman, Cassels, Brock & Blackwell (Toronto)
- Gerrit Oosterhuis, Houthoff (Brussels & Amsterdam)
- Barbara T. Sicalides, Troutman Pepper
11:15 a.m. | The “Dreaded” Intermediaries
U.S. antitrust enforcement agencies have been increasingly critical of the role of intermediaries in the economy. This panel of experienced antitrust lawyers will discuss the growing antitrust risks of working with the vendors or intermediaries, from artificial intelligence and software to benchmarking, group purchasing organizations and pharmacy benefits managers. Is transparency good or bad and how can advisors reduce the antitrust risk of working with intermediaries?
- Melissa O’Donnell, Troutman Pepper
- Robin P. Sumner, Troutman Pepper
- Bradley Weber, Locke Lord
- Robert Jenkin, Troutman Pepper
12:15 p.m. | Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. | Unilateral Conduct: Companies in the Danger Zone?
U.S. and international antitrust attorneys will discuss how recent guidance from antitrust authorities and the courts shifted how companies face refusal to deal, exclusivity, tying, and other potential exclusionary conduct.
- Jason D. Evans, Troutman Pepper
- James H.S. Levine, Troutman Pepper
- Brian Sher, CMS (London)
- Julie Webb, Locke Lord
2:10 p.m. | Ethics – The Legal Profession’s Monopoly
Do the professional responsibility rules and licensing requirements perpetuate injustice?
- Randall A. Hack, Locke Lord
- Kasia Hebda, Troutman Pepper
- Kaitlin L. Meola, Troutman Pepper
3:10 p.m. | Networking Reception
Wednesday, November 20 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join eMerge Managing Partner Alison Grounds and Troutman Pepper ICS Director & Ethics Counsel Jessica Davis as they discuss the dynamic landscape of Generative AI, including its practical applications and potential benefits. They will also delve into the ethical considerations that arise with this technology. The session will provide insights on how to navigate and mitigate these challenges, ensuring responsible AI deployment. This webinar is essential for professionals seeking to understand the ethical implications of AI and promote ethical practices in technology.
This session is approved for Ethics MCLE credit for California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey (through reciprocity), New York (newly admitted and experienced) and Pennsylvania. Approval for Ethics MCLE credit is pending in Georgia, Ohio, and Virginia. Credit in additional jurisdictions may be available subject to state restrictions. For those licensed in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and/or Pennsylvania, certificates will be distributed within 30 business days. If you have questions about CLE credits, please email CLE Management.
Tuesday, December 3 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
In an era where corporate espionage poses a significant threat to businesses, understanding how to effectively use copyright and trade secret protections is crucial. Join us for an insightful panel discussion where members of the Corporate Espionage Response Team will delve into the strategies and best practices for preventing and remedying corporate espionage.
This webinar will cover:
- Conducting comprehensive IP and trade secret audits to identify valuable materials.
- Practical steps to ensure robust protection of sensitive information.
- Real-world examples and case studies illustrating successful protection strategies.
Wednesday, October 23 • 3:00 – 4:10 p.m. ET
Troutman Pepper Pro Bono invites you to join us during Pro Bono Week for a CLE Training webinar with the National Veterans Legal Services Program! This course, instructed by staff attorneys of the National Veterans Legal Services Program, will explain the scope of the NVLSP’s work and the Lawyers Serving Warriors program. The program will cover Combat-Related Special Compensation awards, Discharge Upgrades, and the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program. By attending the program, you will be able to define these topics, identify arguments commonly made for and against veterans acquiring benefits associated with these matters, and better serve military veteran clients. Staff members from NVLSP will also discuss how you can get involved in veterans pro bono work.
We hope to see you there!
This session is approved for 1 hour of general MCLE credit in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New York (newly admitted and experienced), North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Connecticut and New Jersey (through reciprocity). This session is approved for 1 hour of Access to Justice MCLE credit in Oregon. This program is seeking approval for 1 hour of general MCLE credit for Georgia and Ohio. Credit is not available in Louisiana due to state restrictions. Credit in other states may be available by request, subject to state restrictions. If you have questions about CLE credits, please email CLEmanagement@troutman.com.
Tuesday, October 22 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
The Corporate Finance Training Series is designed to provide associates with a fundamental understanding of the various aspects of the Corporate Finance practice. Corporate Finance associates are expected to attend and all Corporate associates are welcome.
Program Description
Please join Patrick Archambault and Adrienne Beatty for Equity Pledges and Enforcements on Tuesday, October 22 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET. Participants will receive a drafting exercise at the conclusion of the training to complete over the following week. On Tuesday, October 29 at 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET, participants will reconvene for a short practicum session to review their markup against a model and discuss any questions with Patrick and Adrienne.
Tuesday, October 8 • 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
The Corporate Finance Training Series is designed to provide associates with an advanced understanding of the various aspects of the Corporate Finance practice. Corporate Finance associates are expected to attend and all Corporate associates are welcome.
Program Description
Please join Deborah Enea and Tricia McNeill for Builder Baskets & Grower Baskets on Tuesday, October 8 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET. This session will provide an analysis of the uses of builder and grower baskets in negative covenants. Participants will receive a drafting exercise at the conclusion of the training to complete over the following week. On Tuesday, October 15 at 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET, participants will reconvene for a short practicum session to review their markup against a model and discuss any questions with Deborah and Tricia.
Tuesday, October 29 • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
Troutman Pepper attorneys Cal Stein, Joe Kadlec, and Emma Trivax will be discussing the latest challenges and regulatory requirements impacting staffing in long-term care facilities. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the pressing staffing issues these facilities face, including potential causes of staffing shortages, important legal and compliance considerations, and practical solutions. The session will also delve into recent federal legislation, including CMS’ staffing mandate for nursing homes and the FTC’s non-compete ban.
In this session, we will review the primary issues and considerations that arise in loan-linked hedging from both a derivatives and finance perspective. This session is approved for MCLE credit for California, Illinois, New Jersey (through reciprocity), New York (newly admitted and experienced), and Pennsylvania. Troutman Pepper will seek credit in requested states unless state restrictions apply. For those licensed in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and/or Pennsylvania, certificates will be distributed within 30 business days. If you have questions about CLE credits, please email CLE Management.