Hooked on CLE: October 2021

Ransomware Response and Recovery Efforts (Aug 2021)

The frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks has reached epidemic proportions. This presentation utilizes a ransomware tabletop exercise to explain, and provide best practices for addressing, the numerous legal nuances and challenges organizations face when responding to and recovering from such attacks.

Originally presented: Jul 2021 Essential Cybersecurity Law

William R. Daugherty, Norton Rose Fulbright - Houston, TX
Tim Newman, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Shawn E. Tuma, Spencer Fane - Plano, TX

Meet the Press: Working Effectively with the Media (Jun 2021)

Tips, Tricks, Do’s, and Don’ts. Practical and ethical considerations for lawyers speaking with reporters.

Originally presented: Jun 2021 Conference on State and Federal Appeals

Connie H. Pfeiffer, Yetter Coleman LLP - Houston, TX
Natalie Posgate, The Texas Lawbook - Dallas, TX

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Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Getting the Most Out of Your Mediation: Tips to Maximize Your Mediation Time (Aug 2021)

Join Scott Baker as he explores ways to help attorneys make the most of a mediation session as well as the mediator’s skills to help their clients resolve disputes. He'll delve into written mediation statements, pre-mediation conferences, joint sessions and opening statements, negotiations, and mediated settlement agreements. Examples, trends, and caselaw will be discussed and used to provide practical tips and suggestions to attorneys who represent or counsel clients who use mediation to resolve disputes. This presentation is designed to provide useful information to attorneys of all experience levels.

Originally presented: Aug 2021 Getting the Most Out of Your Mediation: Tips to Maximize Your Mediation Time

Scott Baker, Scott Baker Mediation - Austin, TX

State Tax Considerations for Those Moving to the Lone Star State (Aug 2021)

Texas touts itself as a low-tax, business-friendly state. As a result, many businesses are surprised to learn that, while Texas may not impose a personal income tax, the state otherwise maintains a complex state tax scheme that can create audit headaches for those unfamiliar with Texas tax.  In this session, we’ll discuss the taxes imposed by the Lone Star State with a special focus on two key business taxes: Texas sales and use tax and Texas franchise tax.

Originally presented: Jul 2021 LLCs, LPs and Partnerships

Danielle Ahlrich, Reed Smith LLP - Austin, TX