Corporate Counsel

Data Breaches, Big Data, and FTC Oversight

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 4, 2018

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (1.00 hr) Streaming live from our studios, join Pierre Grosdidier and learn how and why the FTC polices data breaches and the collection and exploitation of big data.     If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast.  Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time! more »

Total Credit Hours:

1.00    Credit Info

Corporate Counsel Institute

Dallas – May 17-18, 2018 – DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria
Live Webcast – May 17-18, 2018

The 40th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on legal issues for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. The Institute is presented by the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas and The University of Texas School of Law. Highlights include: Discussion of Shareholder Activism and Hostile Activity, including tactics for activist defense, raid preparedness, board/corporate governance, and shareholder engagement. Cybersecurity insight From the Mind of a Hacker, including a look into how to avoid being bait and what happens on the dark web. Tips for preparing your corporate representative for their time in the witness chair, and tips for keeping your in-house counsel out of that same chair. Analysis of Employee Ideology v. Company Values, with discussion of headline-making events that have put this collision of rights on the front page. Updates on labor and employment law, including insight into the latest on Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Agreements with discussion of the fallout from the NRLB’s decision in D.R. Horton, Inc. Best practices for board service, and analysis of Ethical Hazards That Confront In-House Counsel Exploration of how diversity in the work place and effectively working with local counsel can improve your legal department and help you get better results in the boardroom and the courtroom. Attendees will also receive a bonus eCourse after the Institute so they can meet their full 15.0/3.0 Texas MCLE requirement with one registration. more »

Total Credit Hours:

14.00 | 2.75 ethics    Credit Info

Essential Cybersecurity Law

Houston – Jul 25, 2018 – Norris Conference Center - CityCentre
Live Webcast – Jul 25, 2018

Cyber intrusions—data breaches, hacking, ransomware, and other threats—continue to make headlines and affect companies and organizations of all sizes. Essential Cybersecurity Law is a one-day, extensive program designed to walk through key phases and legal issues relating to breach preparedness and response. Hear directly from top government officials, get the latest updates on regulatory actions and litigation, and gain detailed and practical guidance for implementing internal controls and responding to a data breach. Topics include:  Civil Litigation and Regulatory Update Cybersecurity Regulation and Enforcement Incidence Response and Breach Disclosure Cybersecurity Insurance Legal Implications of Ephemeral Data Blockchain Technology, Smart Contracts, and Data Protection Third Party Vendor Management The In-House Perspective on Managing Current Threats and Challenges If you are a practitioner, in-house counsel, or board member undertaking cybersecurity issues for your organization, this one-day course is for you. more »

Total Credit Hours:

8.25 | 1.50 ethics    Credit Info

Specializations:

Administrative Law

Civil Appellate Law

Civil Trial Law

Criminal Law

Government Enforcement Institute

Dallas – Sep 20-21, 2018 – The Westin Dallas Downtown