Business Law Section and Corporate Counsel Section

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 Practice

9:50 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-General

10:50 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 Practice

12:30 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