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LIVE REPLAY: Confidentiality Agreements in Workplace

$79.00

Many business transactions, employment agreements, and litigation settlement agreements rest on the bedrock of the parties agreeing to keep confidential the terms of the underlying agreement.  These agreements, sometimes considered extended exercises in boilerplate, are more properly a complex array of terms defining what’s confidential, what’s not, what constitutes a breach, and how long confidentiality must be maintained.  As importantly, these agreements are not self-executing.  How a contractual breach is redressed – damages and injunctive relief – must also be carefully considered to enhance practical enforceability.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements in a range of settings to enhance effectiveness and enforceability.   Framework of law governing enforceability Defining the scope of confidential information – and what’s not confidential Key terms – persons covered, duration of confidentiality, forms of breach, damages Practical enforceability – what can be done at the drafting stage? Common traps that lead to unenforceability   Speaker: Shannon M. Bell is a partner with Kelly & Walker, LLC, where she litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues.  Her construction experience extends from contract negotiations to defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, contractors and tradesmen.  She also represents clients in claims of shareholder and officer liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions.  She writes and speaks on commercial litigation, employment, discovery and bankruptcy topics.  Ms. Bell earned her B.S. from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from the University of Denver.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/19/2025
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LIVE REPLAY: Confidentiality Agreements in Workplace

$79.00

Many business transactions, employment agreements, and litigation settlement agreements rest on the bedrock of the parties agreeing to keep confidential the terms of the underlying agreement.  These agreements, sometimes considered extended exercises in boilerplate, are more properly a complex array of terms defining what’s confidential, what’s not, what constitutes a breach, and how long confidentiality must be maintained.  As importantly, these agreements are not self-executing.  How a contractual breach is redressed – damages and injunctive relief – must also be carefully considered to enhance practical enforceability.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements in a range of settings to enhance effectiveness and enforceability.   Framework of law governing enforceability Defining the scope of confidential information – and what’s not confidential Key terms – persons covered, duration of confidentiality, forms of breach, damages Practical enforceability – what can be done at the drafting stage? Common traps that lead to unenforceability   Speaker: Shannon M. Bell is a partner with Kelly & Walker, LLC, where she litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues.  Her construction experience extends from contract negotiations to defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, contractors and tradesmen.  She also represents clients in claims of shareholder and officer liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions.  She writes and speaks on commercial litigation, employment, discovery and bankruptcy topics.  Ms. Bell earned her B.S. from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from the University of Denver.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/19/2025
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AI in the Workplace: Issues and Risks for Employers

$79.00

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, but it also presents legal risks and challenges for employers. This session examines the implications of AI in hiring, performance monitoring, and decision-making, focusing on compliance with employment laws and avoiding discrimination claims. Gain the tools you need to advise clients on integrating AI into their workplace practices. Highlights: Legal implications of using AI in hiring and employment decisions. Avoiding discrimination claims under Title VII and ADA. The role of transparency and fairness in AI-driven processes. Navigating employee privacy concerns in an AI-powered workplace. Case studies highlighting risks and emerging best practices.   Speakers: TBD

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/29/2025
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AI in the Workplace: Issues and Risks for Employers

$79.00

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, but it also presents legal risks and challenges for employers. This session examines the implications of AI in hiring, performance monitoring, and decision-making, focusing on compliance with employment laws and avoiding discrimination claims. Gain the tools you need to advise clients on integrating AI into their workplace practices. Highlights: Legal implications of using AI in hiring and employment decisions. Avoiding discrimination claims under Title VII and ADA. The role of transparency and fairness in AI-driven processes. Navigating employee privacy concerns in an AI-powered workplace. Case studies highlighting risks and emerging best practices.   Speakers: TBD

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 5/29/2025
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Drafting Employee Handbooks

$79.00

Employee handbooks define the relationship of employer and employee for most employees.  These handbooks establish leave policies, polices for working from home, sick leave, and grounds for dismissal. They also help ensure the protection of employer trade secrets.  In a highly interconnected age, they establish policies for the use of smartphones, tablets, and other devices on and for the job. If a handbook is carefully planned and drafted, it provides for a stable workplace, reducing the risk of employer liability.The absence of a handbook can lead to just the opposite – a workplace with ad hoc policies and abounding risk.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting employee handbooks.   Essential elements of employee handbooks Work from home policies and protections Ensuring handbooks are not enforceable contracts and are subject to change by employers Compliance with EEO laws, including the ADA, FMLA and others Prohibition of discrimination, harassment, and other unlawful conduct Defining workplace policies for personal smartphones, tablets, and other devices Time off, leave of absence, and discipline and dismissal procedures   Speaker: Stefanee Handon is an attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where she represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including wage and hour compliance, fair employment practices, and individual employment rights.  She also counsels employers on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including hiring, pay, promotion, and termination.  Ms. Handon received her B.A., with high distinction, from the University of Virginia and her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

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  • 60
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  • 6/3/2025
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Smartphones, Tablets, and Other Devices in the Workplace

$79.00

Most employees carry with them powerful devices – smartphone and tablets – that they use for mixed personal and professional use.  These devices can enhance or hinder productivity. Their powerful communications capabilities enable a range of activity which potentially exposes employers to liability.  Employers struggle with crafting policies that allow employees autonomy to use their devices and even channel them to productive work use, but limit their exposure to liability, including allegations that employers are invading the privacy of employees.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting policies for using smart devices on the job.   Monitoring workplace usage and potential violations/liability for invasions of privacy Wage and hour issues – when does the workday begin and end when employees are never disconnected? EEO violations, discrimination and harassment risks when devices are used for mixed professional/personal use Obtaining digital evidence from employee devices – what’s allowed, what’s not? Best practices in preserving employer trade secret issues   Speakers: Laura Zabele is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where her practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment law.  She represents employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout the U.S., including single-plaintiff and class and collective actions involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. She also counsels employers on employment issues such as reductions in force, preparing handbook policies, and drafting employment and separation agreements.  Ms. Zabele earned her B.A., with distinction, from Cornell University and her J.D. from Boston University School of Law. Brian Featherstun is an attorney in the San Francisco office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where his practice focuses on complex litigation and employment matters. In addition to his litigation work, he routinely advises employers on best practices to mitigate exposure or avoid litigation altogether in areas including employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour issues.  He has successfully handled first and second chair responsibility for trials, hearings, depositions, and administrative proceedings. Mr. Featherstun earned his B.A. from U.C. Santa Barbara and his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 6/23/2025
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LIVE REPLAY: Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 1

$79.00

This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley focuses on trade secret law and management, as an expert witness, advisor, litigator and neutral. He has authored or co-authored several major IP works, including his treatise Trade Secrets (Law Journal Press), the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide and the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide (both published by the Federal Judicial Center). He recently released the second edition of his business book Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage. The Senate Judiciary Committee relied on Jim for expert testimony and advice regarding the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act. From 2009 to 2014 he managed the international patent system (PCT) at WIPO as Deputy Director General for Innovation and Technology. He has served as President of AIPLA, Chairman of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chair of the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets, and Co-Chair of the Trade Secrets Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce. He has taught Trade Secret law at UC Berkeley. In 2016 Jim was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field.

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/1/2025
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LIVE REPLAY: Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 1

$79.00

This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley focuses on trade secret law and management, as an expert witness, advisor, litigator and neutral. He has authored or co-authored several major IP works, including his treatise Trade Secrets (Law Journal Press), the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide and the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide (both published by the Federal Judicial Center). He recently released the second edition of his business book Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage. The Senate Judiciary Committee relied on Jim for expert testimony and advice regarding the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act. From 2009 to 2014 he managed the international patent system (PCT) at WIPO as Deputy Director General for Innovation and Technology. He has served as President of AIPLA, Chairman of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chair of the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets, and Co-Chair of the Trade Secrets Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce. He has taught Trade Secret law at UC Berkeley. In 2016 Jim was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/1/2025
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LIVE REPLAY: Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 2

$79.00

This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley focuses on trade secret law and management, as an expert witness, advisor, litigator and neutral. He has authored or co-authored several major IP works, including his treatise Trade Secrets (Law Journal Press), the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide and the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide (both published by the Federal Judicial Center). He recently released the second edition of his business book Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage. The Senate Judiciary Committee relied on Jim for expert testimony and advice regarding the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act. From 2009 to 2014 he managed the international patent system (PCT) at WIPO as Deputy Director General for Innovation and Technology. He has served as President of AIPLA, Chairman of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chair of the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets, and Co-Chair of the Trade Secrets Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce. He has taught Trade Secret law at UC Berkeley. In 2016 Jim was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field.

  • Teleseminar
    Format
  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/2/2025
    Presented
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LIVE REPLAY: Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 2

$79.00

This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley focuses on trade secret law and management, as an expert witness, advisor, litigator and neutral. He has authored or co-authored several major IP works, including his treatise Trade Secrets (Law Journal Press), the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide and the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide (both published by the Federal Judicial Center). He recently released the second edition of his business book Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage. The Senate Judiciary Committee relied on Jim for expert testimony and advice regarding the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act. From 2009 to 2014 he managed the international patent system (PCT) at WIPO as Deputy Director General for Innovation and Technology. He has served as President of AIPLA, Chairman of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chair of the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets, and Co-Chair of the Trade Secrets Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce. He has taught Trade Secret law at UC Berkeley. In 2016 Jim was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field.

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/2/2025
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Employee Leave Law

$79.00

Employers are required to provide leave to employees and often reinstate them to the same job category when they return.  The FMLA, ADA and other federal statues establish a variety of eligibility standards and circumstances in which employers must offer leave or incur liability for failure to do so. The complexity of these statutes exposes clients to substantial risk and liability if leave policy is not properly drafted and administered. This program will provide you with a practical guide to the sources of federal employee leave law, covered employees and qualifying circumstances, how leave can and should be incorporated into employer policies and handbooks to avoid liability.   Recent developments impacting employee leave Who is covered by leave law and what circumstances are entitled to leave? Duration of leave and what compensation/benefits must employers provide Job category reinstatement after leave Incorporating leave into employer policies and employee handbooks Medical certificate, proof of eligibility, administration of leave policy   Speaker: Kenneth M. Willner is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Paul Hastings, LLP, and chair of the office's employment law practice.  He represents employers in all aspects of employment law and litigation including wrongful discharge, discrimination, sexual harassment, disability discrimination, class actions, and individual cases in federal and state courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Mr. Willner received his B.A., with distinction, from the University of Virginia, and his J.D. from the University of Virginia Law School.

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/8/2025
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Arbitration Agreements: Drafting for Business Success

$79.00

One of the biggest risks in most business, commercial, or real estate agreements is the risk of dispute and costly, protracted litigation. Arbitration agreements are one of the primary methods by which this substantial risk of loss is contained. Rather than the parties resorting to costly litigation, they are required to seek resolution of their dispute before a neutral arbiter, whose decision in the matter is final and cannot be litigated. Though these agreements are effective mechanisms for dispute resolution and cost containment, they are also highly controversial. This program will provide you with a practical guide the law governing arbitration agreements and drafting their major provisions.   Framework of law governing arbitration agreements Practical uses in business, commercial, and real estate transactions Circumstances where arbitration is effective v. ineffective Counseling clients about the benefits, risks, and tradeoffs of arbitration agreements Scope of arbitration, mandatory nature, and rules used Defining applicable law, arbiter selection, and method of arbitration Judgment on award, review by courts (if any), interim relief   Speaker: Shannon M. Bell is a partner with Kelly Law Partners, LLC, where she litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues.  Her construction experience extends from contract negotiations to defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, contractors and tradesmen.  She also represents clients in claims of shareholder and officer liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions.  She writes and speaks on commercial litigation, employment, discovery and bankruptcy topics.  

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/9/2025
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Arbitration Agreements: Drafting for Business Success

$79.00

One of the biggest risks in most business, commercial, or real estate agreements is the risk of dispute and costly, protracted litigation. Arbitration agreements are one of the primary methods by which this substantial risk of loss is contained. Rather than the parties resorting to costly litigation, they are required to seek resolution of their dispute before a neutral arbiter, whose decision in the matter is final and cannot be litigated. Though these agreements are effective mechanisms for dispute resolution and cost containment, they are also highly controversial. This program will provide you with a practical guide the law governing arbitration agreements and drafting their major provisions.   Framework of law governing arbitration agreements Practical uses in business, commercial, and real estate transactions Circumstances where arbitration is effective v. ineffective Counseling clients about the benefits, risks, and tradeoffs of arbitration agreements Scope of arbitration, mandatory nature, and rules used Defining applicable law, arbiter selection, and method of arbitration Judgment on award, review by courts (if any), interim relief   Speaker: Shannon M. Bell is a partner with Kelly Law Partners, LLC, where she litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues.  Her construction experience extends from contract negotiations to defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, contractors and tradesmen.  She also represents clients in claims of shareholder and officer liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions.  She writes and speaks on commercial litigation, employment, discovery and bankruptcy topics.  

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/9/2025
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LIVE REPLAY: 2025 Wage & Hour Update: Adapting to New Overtime Rules

$79.00

Wage and hour regulations impact every employer. Whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor and employees as “exempt” or “non-exempt” for purposes of overtime has major implications for employer tax and non-tax compliance.  Failure to properly classify a worker can lead to substantial financial liability for employers and compliance has become more difficult as employers, following commercial trends, employee more “gig” workers or independent contractors.  Enforcement by the US Department of Labor and state equivalents is increasing.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to major developments in overtime rules and regulations and provide guidance on best practices to avoid liability.   Major case law and regulatory developments impacting overtime compliance Continuing classification litigation around “gig” economy workers Anticipated Biden Administration changes to overtime rules Changes to the “PAID” independent audit program Best practices to avoid misclassification liability   Speaker: Chris Jalian is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where he represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage-and-hour matters and discrimination. He has experience with class and representative actions, multi-plaintiff, and single-plaintiff lawsuits defending employers in state and federal courts in cases involving federal and state antidiscrimination, equal pay and whistleblower laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and a variety of state wage and hour laws. He also counsels clients to ensure compliance with wage and hour requirements.  Jennifer Milazzo is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where she represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour issues, in both single-plaintiff and class-action matters. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Milazzo served as a judicial extern to the Judge Stephen Wilson of the United States District Court for the District of California. 

  • Teleseminar
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/10/2025
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LIVE REPLAY: 2025 Wage & Hour Update: Adapting to New Overtime Rules

$79.00

Wage and hour regulations impact every employer. Whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor and employees as “exempt” or “non-exempt” for purposes of overtime has major implications for employer tax and non-tax compliance.  Failure to properly classify a worker can lead to substantial financial liability for employers and compliance has become more difficult as employers, following commercial trends, employee more “gig” workers or independent contractors.  Enforcement by the US Department of Labor and state equivalents is increasing.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to major developments in overtime rules and regulations and provide guidance on best practices to avoid liability.   Major case law and regulatory developments impacting overtime compliance Continuing classification litigation around “gig” economy workers Anticipated Biden Administration changes to overtime rules Changes to the “PAID” independent audit program Best practices to avoid misclassification liability   Speaker: Chris Jalian is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where he represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage-and-hour matters and discrimination. He has experience with class and representative actions, multi-plaintiff, and single-plaintiff lawsuits defending employers in state and federal courts in cases involving federal and state antidiscrimination, equal pay and whistleblower laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and a variety of state wage and hour laws. He also counsels clients to ensure compliance with wage and hour requirements.  Jennifer Milazzo is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where she represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour issues, in both single-plaintiff and class-action matters. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Milazzo served as a judicial extern to the Judge Stephen Wilson of the United States District Court for the District of California. 

  • Audio Webcast
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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 7/10/2025
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Trust & Estate Planning for Cabins, Boats, and Other Family Recreational Assets

$79.00

Clients frequently have substantial reactional assets that they want to pass in their estates – family cabins, mountain houses, other retreats, boats, and other assets.  These assets may be held in full or in fractional interests, sometimes shared uncomfortably by different parts of a single family or with third parties, giving rise to issues of control, value, and transfer.  Any or all of these assets may have substantial financial value and almost always have emotional value to clients. Planning for these assets is a blend of property and tax law, but also practical counseling of clients. This program will provide you with a real world guide to trust and estate planning for recreational assets.    How to title and/or hold assets in LLCs or other business entities Methods and agreements foster stable and cooperative use property among many family members Special trust and estate planning issues for reactional assets Use of Qualified Personal Residence Trusts for cabins and other vacation homes Real estate issues – capital improvements, treatment of taxes and expenses, conservation easements Special issues related to boats and airplanes   Speakers: Missia H. Vaselaney is a partner in the Cleveland office of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP, where her practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and businesses.  She also represents clients before federal and state taxing authorities.  Ms. Vaselaney is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has been a member of the Steering Committee for AICPA’s National Advanced Estate Planning Conference since 2001.  Michael Sneeringer a partner in the Naples, Florida office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, where his practice focuses on trust and estate planning, probate administration, asset protection planning, and tax law. He has served as vice chair of the asset protection planning committee of the ABA’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Section and is an official reporter of the Heckerling Institute.  

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  • 60
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  • 8/30/2025
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Working in the Cloud: Employment Law Issues When Employees Work Remotely

$79.00

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  • 60
    Minutes
  • 11/4/2025
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Working in the Cloud: Employment Law Issues When Employees Work Remotely

$79.00

TBD

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  • 60
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  • 11/4/2025
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Going Over: Employment Law Issues When a Key Employee Leaves for a Competitor

$79.00

Few things strike heart of business owners more than when a key employee departs and joins a competitor.  The departing employee may have sensitive knowledge about products or services, pricing strategies, customer lists, financial or other information essential to the success of the business.  If the business has planned for this eventuality, placing restrictions on key employees through a variety of agreements, any damage may be limited.  But if the key employee is departing without these agreements in place, the business must rely on strategies for protecting its sensitive information. This program will provide you a real-world guide to protecting your client’s sensitive business information when a key employee departs.    Conducting effective exit interviews of the departing employee Enforcing contractual provisions against disclosure of sensitive employer information Resort to statutory protections of trade secrets or “know how” when contractual protections don’t exist Understanding how employment law torts may apply to specific situations Planning in anticipation of the eventual loss of a key employee Speakers: Jennifer S. Baldocchi is a partner in Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where she co-chairs the office’s employment law department.  Her practice focuses on employee mobility and intellectual property, including trade secrets, covenants not to compete, unfair competition, and fiduciary duties.   In her transactional practice, she prepares employee and executive contracts, focusing on the protection of trade secrets and the prevention of improper customer and employee solicitations. She is recognized by Legal 500 US for trade secrets litigation and non-contentious matters.  Jessica Mendelson is an attorney in the Palo Alto, California office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where her practice focuses on trade secrets litigation and employee mobility issues.  Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Ms. Mendelson practiced trade secret, trademark, and copyright litigation in the intellectual property department of a boutique firm in Los Angeles.  Lindsey Jackson is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where she represents employers in all aspects of employment law and labor relations, including wage-and-hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, trade secrets, and employee mobility matters. Ms. Jackson has also represented clients in employment litigation touching upon cybersecurity issues.  

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  • 11/18/2025
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Exit Rights in Business Agreements

$79.00

A client investment in an operating business, particularly a minority stake, is only as good as its liquidity rights. If a client cannot readily sell his or her ownership stake at fair market value, it has little real value. The key to ensuring liquidity is contractually creating a private market for the ownership stake. This market can come in the form of requiring other stakeholders, including the majority owner, to buy the minority stake at a mutually agreeable price, or creating other mechanisms for selling the stake to third parties. Without these contract rights, a stakeholder has no liquidity and is stuck. This program will provide you with a practical to planning and drafting contractual liquidity rights in closely held companies.   Planning and drafting liquidity rights in closely held companies Counseling clients about the limitations and risks of liquidity in closely held companies Framework of alternatives for determining most appropriate liquidity rights “Texas standoff” or “Russian roulette” – opportunities, risks and tradeoffs Drafting “tag-along” and “drag-along” rights – practical uses and drawbacks How to think about valuing closely held ownership stakes   Speaker: Michael Weiner is a partner in the Denver office of Dorsey & Whitney, where he is head of the firm’s corporate department.  His practice focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies in the areas of corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and angel finance, public offerings, and securities regulation. He counsels boards of directors and management teams in the areas of equity compensation, corporate governance, Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory and disclosure matters. He also advises clients on intellectual property licensing and commercial contract matters.  Mr. Weiner earned his B.S. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, his B.A. in American history from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts & Sciences, and J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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  • 1/13/2026
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Employment Agreements: Drafting Key Provisions and Avoiding Liability, Part 1

$79.00

This program will provide you a practical guide to the most important provisions of employment agreements, common sources of dispute and litigation, and traps. The program will cover scope of duties (and how they may change over time), forms of compensation and benefits (including deferred compensation), and objective/measurable performance standards.  The program will also discuss planning for the possible release of the employee, limiting liability, and protecting confidential information and trade secrets to which the employee may have had access. This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting successful employment agreements.   Day 1: Scope of an employee’s duties and modification as facts and circumstances change Objective and measurable performance benchmarks tied to incentive compensation Forms of compensation, deferred compensation, and fringe benefits Protecting trade secrets – non-competition and non-disclosure mechanisms   Day 2: Term of employment – fixed or variable terms, extensions, and discharge Anticipating severance and building in dispute mitigation and resolution provisions Severance benefits on voluntary and involuntary separation – and tying them to confidentiality and non-competition Non-disparagement of employer on discharge or voluntary departure Essential mediation and choice of law considerations   Speaker: Jerrold F. Goldberg is a partner in the New York City office of Greenburg Traurig, LLP, where co-chairs the firm’s labor and employment practice group and he has more than 35 years’ experience practicing in virtually all aspects of labor and employment.  His expertise includes employee leave under federal and state law, traditional labor/union-management issues, employment discrimination, executive employment, severance agreements and wage and hour laws.  He represents clients before the EEOC, the FRLB, and federal and state courts.  Mr. Goldberg received his B.S. from Cornell University and his J.D. from New York University School of Law.

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  • 1/30/2026
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Employment Agreements: Drafting Key Provisions and Avoiding Liability, Part 2

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This program will provide you a practical guide to the most important provisions of employment agreements, common sources of dispute and litigation, and traps. The program will cover scope of duties (and how they may change over time), forms of compensation and benefits (including deferred compensation), and objective/measurable performance standards.  The program will also discuss planning for the possible release of the employee, limiting liability, and protecting confidential information and trade secrets to which the employee may have had access. This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting successful employment agreements.   Day 1: Scope of an employee’s duties and modification as facts and circumstances change Objective and measurable performance benchmarks tied to incentive compensation Forms of compensation, deferred compensation, and fringe benefits Protecting trade secrets – non-competition and non-disclosure mechanisms   Day 2: Term of employment – fixed or variable terms, extensions, and discharge Anticipating severance and building in dispute mitigation and resolution provisions Severance benefits on voluntary and involuntary separation – and tying them to confidentiality and non-competition Non-disparagement of employer on discharge or voluntary departure Essential mediation and choice of law considerations   Speaker: Jerrold F. Goldberg is a partner in the New York City office of Greenburg Traurig, LLP, where co-chairs the firm’s labor and employment practice group and he has more than 35 years’ experience practicing in virtually all aspects of labor and employment.  His expertise includes employee leave under federal and state law, traditional labor/union-management issues, employment discrimination, executive employment, severance agreements and wage and hour laws.  He represents clients before the EEOC, the FRLB, and federal and state courts.  Mr. Goldberg received his B.S. from Cornell University and his J.D. from New York University School of Law.

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2024 Americans with Disabilities Act Update

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This program will provide you with a comprehensive update of important developments related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The program will cover case law, administrative, and practical developments related to reasonable accommodation of disabilities in the workplace.  The panel will also discuss developments related to permissible job qualification standards, determining essential job functions, and judging the workplace performance of employees subject to the ADA. This program will provide you with a wide-ranging and practical review of important ADA developments.     Review of recent case law and regulatory developments Developments in job qualification standards Reasonable accommodation trends, including EEOC’s guidance Developments related to reassignment to another job category Trends in the interactive process    Speaker: Jeanne Goldberg is a Senior Attorney Advisor in the Office of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C. She advises the Commission on the interpretation of Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, among other federal statutes.  Prior to joining the EEOC, Ms. Goldberg was in private law practice specializing in civil rights litigation and argued EEO cases before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and D.C. Circuits.  She has also served as an adjunct law professor at the College and Mary.  Ms. Goldberg earned her B.A. from Northwestern University and her J.D. from George Washington University. 

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Just Between Us: Drafting Effective Confidentiality & Non-disclosure Agreements

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Many business transactions, employment agreements, and litigation settlement agreements rest on the bedrock of the parties agreeing to keep confidential the terms of the underlying agreement.  These agreements, sometimes considered extended exercises in boilerplate, are more properly a complex array of terms defining what’s confidential, what’s not, what constitutes a breach, and how long confidentiality must be maintained.  As importantly, these agreements are not self-executing.  How a contractual breach is redressed – damages and injunctive relief – must also be carefully considered to enhance practical enforceability.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements in a range of settings to enhance effectiveness and enforceability.   Framework of law governing enforceability Defining the scope of confidential information – and what’s not confidential Key terms – persons covered, duration of confidentiality, forms of breach, damages Practical enforceability – what can be done at the drafting stage? Common traps that lead to unenforceability   Speaker: Shannon M. Bell is a partner with Kelly & Walker, LLC, where she litigates a wide variety of complex business disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary claims, employment issues, and landlord/tenant issues.  Her construction experience extends from contract negotiations to defense of construction claims of owners, HOAs, contractors and tradesmen.  She also represents clients in claims of shareholder and officer liability, piercing the corporate veil, and derivative actions.  She writes and speaks on commercial litigation, employment, discovery and bankruptcy topics.  Ms. Bell earned her B.S. from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from the University of Denver.

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2024 Family and Medical Leave Update

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This program will provide you with a practical guide to developments under the Family and Medical Leave Act and review trends in employee leave generally. The program will cover significant case law and regulatory developments, as well as the practical trends in dispute and litigation impacting your employer clients. The program will cover the impact of technology, contract employees, and other changes in the workforce, and discuss their impact on traditional leave law.  This program will provide you with a real-world guide to significant legal and practical developments under FMLA and employee leave generally.   Case law and regulatory developments under the FMLA Developments related to “appropriate notice” Serious health condition requiring leave and practical application Remote and work-from-home workers and leave under the FMLA Responding to leave requests based on substance abuse Emerging cannabis issues   Speaker: Patrick F. Martin is a partner in the Miami office of Greenburg Traurig, LLP, where he has a national employment law practice. He represents employers of all sizes before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. He regularly litigates cases involving wrongful termination, employment discrimination, workplace harassment, public accommodation, wage and hour matters, and employee disability and leave issues. He also advises employers on preventive strategies to minimize potential litigation and assists in the development of policies to promote constructive employee relations. 

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  • 7/18/2026
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Releasing Employees & Drafting Separation Agreements

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When an employee leaves a company voluntarily or involuntarily employers often fear the worst.  Departing employees may have had access to very important and confidential information of the employer – client/customer lists, vendor information, pricing information.  How can it protected?  Employees may allege they are due additional salary, bonuses or commissions.  Might they sue?  There may have been issues involving suspected or alleged harassment or discrimination.  What’s the risk of liability?  Employees might be disgruntled.  Can anything be done to prevent disparagement of the company?  Drafting separation agreements are complex and as important as employment agreements. This program will provide you with a practical guide to drafting employee separation agreements.   Salary and benefit issues, severance payments, and payments tied to future performance Identifying points of potential liability in both voluntary and involuntary separations Drafting enforceable waivers of liability – scope, length and payment issues Post-separation commission issues for sales employees Preserving the confidentiality of important business information post-separation Non-disparagement, non-competition and non-solicitation provisions Mediation and other dispute resolution provisions   Speaker: Jerrold F. Goldberg is a partner in the New York City office of Greenburg Traurig, LLP, where he has more than 35 years’ experience practicing in virtually all aspects of labor and employment.  His expertise includes employee leave under federal and state law, traditional labor/union-management issues, employment discrimination, executive employment, severance agreements and wage and hour laws.  He represents clients before the EEOC, the FRLB, and federal and state courts.  

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  • 10/23/2026
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Employment Law Torts

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The workplace is deep with potential torts.  Hiring can be a delicate balance of adequately investigating the background of an applicant without making legally prohibited searches or inquiries.  Workplace supervision in a technologically interconnected age can easily give rise to claims of invasions of privacy. Workplace investigations, often involving conflicts among employees, can implicate claims of basis, discrimination, harassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and retaliation.  At every stage of the employment process there are potential torts.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to employer tort liability in the workplace.    Torts in hiring –balancing act of background checks, drug/cannabis checks, and the standard of foreseeability Privacy based torts – monitoring employee social media and other digital communications/posts Negligent retention of potentially dangerous employees Torts in workplace investigations – intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, false light torts Negligent supervision of troubled employees Best practices and defenses for employers to avoid or limit liability   Speaker: Alex J. Maturi is an attorney in the Chicago office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where he represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour matters. He also counsels clients on compliance with state and federal law, and advises employers facing investigations initiated by the EEOC, OFCCP, and various state agencies.  During law school, he served as an extern judicial clerk to Judge Robert W. Gettleman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. 

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Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 1

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This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley focuses on trade secret law and management, as an expert witness, advisor, litigator and neutral. He has authored or co-authored several major IP works, including his treatise Trade Secrets (Law Journal Press), the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide and the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide (both published by the Federal Judicial Center). He recently released the second edition of his business book Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage. The Senate Judiciary Committee relied on Jim for expert testimony and advice regarding the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act. From 2009 to 2014 he managed the international patent system (PCT) at WIPO as Deputy Director General for Innovation and Technology. He has served as President of AIPLA, Chairman of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chair of the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets, and Co-Chair of the Trade Secrets Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce. He has taught Trade Secret law at UC Berkeley. In 2016 Jim was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field.

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Protecting Your Clients' Trade Secrets: Masterclass, Part 2

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This program equips attorneys with the tools to advise clients on safeguarding their trade secrets in an increasingly digital and connected world. The session will cover strategies for protecting sensitive information from departing employees, addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems, and managing risks posed by artificial intelligence. Key topics include drafting enforceable non-compete and confidentiality agreements, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and understanding AI's role in trade secret misappropriation. By the end of the program, attorneys will have practical strategies to help clients secure their proprietary information against both traditional and emerging threats. Day 1 Drafting and enforcing non-compete, non-disclosure, and confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information. Addressing vulnerabilities in networked systems to prevent unauthorized access and data theft. Understanding the risks posed by artificial intelligence in identifying and exploiting trade secrets. Day 2 Legal remedies for trade secret misappropriation under state, federal, and international laws. Best practices for monitoring and securing proprietary information in the workplace. Guidance on employee training programs to ensure compliance with trade secret policies. Proactive strategies for handling trade secret disputes and minimizing litigation risks.   Speaker: James Pooley focuses on trade secret law and management, as an expert witness, advisor, litigator and neutral. He has authored or co-authored several major IP works, including his treatise Trade Secrets (Law Journal Press), the Patent Case Management Judicial Guide and the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide (both published by the Federal Judicial Center). He recently released the second edition of his business book Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage. The Senate Judiciary Committee relied on Jim for expert testimony and advice regarding the 2016 Defend Trade Secrets Act. From 2009 to 2014 he managed the international patent system (PCT) at WIPO as Deputy Director General for Innovation and Technology. He has served as President of AIPLA, Chairman of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chair of the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets, and Co-Chair of the Trade Secrets Task Force of the International Chamber of Commerce. He has taught Trade Secret law at UC Berkeley. In 2016 Jim was inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the field.

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2025 Wage & Hour Update: Adapting to New Overtime Rules

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Wage and hour regulations impact every employer. Whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor and employees as “exempt” or “non-exempt” for purposes of overtime has major implications for employer tax and non-tax compliance.  Failure to properly classify a worker can lead to substantial financial liability for employers and compliance has become more difficult as employers, following commercial trends, employee more “gig” workers or independent contractors.  Enforcement by the US Department of Labor and state equivalents is increasing.  This program will provide you with a practical guide to major developments in overtime rules and regulations and provide guidance on best practices to avoid liability.   Major case law and regulatory developments impacting overtime compliance Continuing classification litigation around “gig” economy workers Anticipated Biden Administration changes to overtime rules Changes to the “PAID” independent audit program Best practices to avoid misclassification liability   Speaker: Chris Jalian is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where he represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage-and-hour matters and discrimination. He has experience with class and representative actions, multi-plaintiff, and single-plaintiff lawsuits defending employers in state and federal courts in cases involving federal and state antidiscrimination, equal pay and whistleblower laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and a variety of state wage and hour laws. He also counsels clients to ensure compliance with wage and hour requirements.  Jennifer Milazzo is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings, LLP, where she represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour issues, in both single-plaintiff and class-action matters. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Milazzo served as a judicial extern to the Judge Stephen Wilson of the United States District Court for the District of California. 

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  • 2/19/2027
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