In today’s business environment, in-house attorneys are constantly faced with new legal challenges and trends, and are finding themselves awake at night fearing what’s next. To better help your organization navigate the current legal landscape and thrive in constant change, please join Foley for an interactive afternoon program where you will have the opportunity to learn about the biggest challenges facing business, learn strategies for guiding your organization through any storm, and network with Miami-area in-house legal counsel, business leaders and your peers.
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Risky Business: Litigation Trends and What to Watch Out For
With the recent uptick in big dollar litigation, it is no surprise that in-house counsel and corporate decision makers are stressed. This session will highlight the current litigation trends, including:
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)/wage and hour litigation
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits
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Arbitration provisions and fee-shifting provisions
“Hacking” Away at Cyber Threats and Legal Liability from Data Exposure
While corporations continue to leverage technology to improve their operations and business strategy, the data privacy and security landscape continues to be a complex one. This session will discuss:
Privacy rights and efforts to enhance cybersecurity protections
Prevention of data breaches and preparation for incident response
Blockchain technology and other security measures
Uncertain Seas: Navigating Immigration Policy in the Trump Era
United States immigration policy under the Trump administration remains in constant flux, and corporations continue to navigate the waters when it comes to the administration’s efforts to shift the immigration structure from a family-based one to a merit-based system. This session will dive into:
Immigration law concerns for employers, involving non-immigrant and immigrant work visas
I-9 compliance and best practices
Increased scrutiny related to processing employment-based visas at U.S. Consulates worldwide
The Corporate Moral Compass: Ethical Considerations and the Attorney-Client Privilege
For in-house attorneys, managing the day-to-day business in addition to maintaining the highest ethical standards is key. In this session, we will cover:
Domestic and international corporate aspects of the attorney-client privilege, including the elements of privilege and work product doctrine
Conflicts of interest and other professional responsibility best practices
Maintaining privilege in the age of electronic discovery
There is no cost to participate in this program, but pre-registration is required. Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE and ethics credit after the program, wherever applicable. For questions, please contact Kayla Huven at [email protected].
