Event Overview
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
1:00 PM — Business Law Section Franchise Committee Virtual Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM — Business Law Section Executive Committee Meeting
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — CLE Program
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM —Business Law Section Lunch
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM —Corporate Counsel Section Executive Committee Meeting Luncheon
Key topics that will be covered include:
Employee Mobility and Business Protection In New York: The Attack on Non-Compete Clauses
Various topics will be covered including court enforcement (or not) of non-compete clauses; proposed FTC regulations to limit the use or enforceability of non-compete clauses; proposed or enacted New York legislation to eliminate the use or enforceability of non-compete clauses; the impact on employers; implications for mergers and acquisitions; and franchise law issues.
Artificial Intelligence – Practical Use of AI
The panel will present and discuss topics related to the state of the art of Artificial Intelligence tools available to law firms, general counsels, and legal professionals in general. Among the various topics, the panel will cover issues like privacy, legal risks, liabilities, cybersecurity, dataset, hallucinations, copyrights, trade secrets, and pending litigation.
The CTA and LLC Transparency Act – Where Are We Now
- The Corporate Transparency Act becomes effective January 1, 2024. What does it mean for businesses?
- Did Governor Hochul Sign the LLC Transparency Act? What additional obligations does (or would) this impose? Why?
- What types of companies must report? Which are exempt?
- Who are the beneficial owners? Who are the applicants?
- What information must be reported?
- When must it be reported?
- Which types of businesses should use service companies to assist them with compliance?
- Should law firms do CTA filings for clients? Should they have CTA policies?
Key Highlights and Objectives
- Awareness of important trends in key areas of compliance and opportunities to improve corporate compliance and strategy
General Registration Fee
Required for in-person attendees.
| NYSBA Members | $220 |
| Non-members | $305 |
+plus…
$120 Program Registration Fee
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
3.5 MCLE Credits
2.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice; 1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection-General
This program is transitional and is suitable for all attorneys including those newly admitted.
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Business Law Section Executive Committee Meeting
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Employee Mobility and Business Protection In New York: The Attack on Non-Compete Clauses
Various topics will be covered including court enforcement (or not) of non-compete clauses; proposed FTC regulations to limit the use or enforceability of non-compete clauses; proposed or enacted New York legislation to eliminate the use or enforceability of non-compete clauses; the impact on employers; implications for mergers and acquisitions; and franchise law issues.
Speaker
David T. Azrin, Esq | Gallet Dreyer & Berkey LLP
David Lallouz, Esq. | Bruderman & Co., Chief Legal Officer and Head of M&A
Andrea B. Neuman, Esq. | Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC
Moderator
Steven R. Schoenfeld, Esq. | Denlea & Carton LLP White Plains, NY
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence – Practical Use of AI
The panel will present and discuss topics related to the state of the art of Artificial Intelligence tools available to law firms, general counsels, and legal professionals in general. Among the various topics, the panel will cover issues like privacy, legal risks, liabilities, cybersecurity, dataset, hallucinations, copyrights, trade secrets, and pending litigation.
Speaker
Livia Maghiar, Esq. | TIAA, Head of Corporate & Technology Law, Enterprise Chief Privacy Officer
Vedika Mehera, Esq. | Orrick, Director of Orrick Lab., Boston
Moderator
Luca CM Melchionna, Esq. | Melchionna, PLLC Chair Venture & Technology Law Committee, BLS, NYSBA
1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection-General10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The CTA and LLC Transparency Act – Where Are We Now
− The Corporate Transparency Act becomes effective January 1, 2024. What does it mean for businesses?
− Did Governor Hochul Sign the LLC Transparency Act? What additional obligations does (or would) this impose? Why?
− What types of companies must report? Which are exempt?
− Who are the beneficial owners? Who are the applicants?
− What information must be reported?
− When must it be reported?
− Which types of businesses should use service companies to assist them with compliance?
− Should law firms do CTA filings for clients? Should they have CTA policies?
Speaker
Alessio Evangelista, Esq. | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; former head of Enforcement at FinCEN Washington, DC
Robert W. Downes, Esq. | Sullivan & Cromwell New York, NY
AnnaLou Tirol, Esq. | O'Melveny & Myers; former Deputy Director of FinCEN Washington DC
Moderator
Thomas M. Pitegoff, Esq. | Offit Kurman New York, NY
1.5 Credits in Areas of Professional Practice12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Adjourn
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Business Law Section Lunch
Sutton North | Second Floor
Corporate Counsel Section Executive Committee Meeting Luncheon
Morgan | Second Floor
On January 16 at 1:00 PM the Business Law Section Franchise Committee will be holding a meeting via Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81829623034?pwd=dENmdjVUeHJDKzk1QmVUQm5rWldUUT09
Meeting ID: 818 2962 3034
Passcode: 016974
Topics of the meeting will be:
- Legislative update regarding proposed non-compete ban and the New York Franchise Sales Act
- Roundtable discussion regarding most commonly negotiated provisions in franchise agreements