California (CA) Business Law CLE Course Catalog

This discussion will explore the varying degrees of risk tolerance across organizations, influenced by factors such as leadership sensitivity, business goals, and the nature of corporate assets and operations. Panelists will discuss proactive strategies, emphasizing the role of in-house counsel in anticipating and mitigating potential risks.

Join a panel of industry experts as they discuss the impact of global events and economic conditions on M&A activity, emerging regulatory trends, and the role of technology in shaping deal-making strategies.

In this CLE program, James K. Hunsberger of Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and Liang Ding of DeHeng Law Offices will provide an in-depth analysis of the latest developments and trends in M&A antitrust enforcement across various jurisdictions. Speakers will discuss key policy changes, significant enforcement actions, and regulatory updates under the current U.S. administration and forecast potential shifts under the next U.S. administration. They will also delve into global M&A antitrust dynamics, including new regulations in China, the evolving role of subsidies, and the impact of cross-border cooperation among antitrust authorities.

Join us as Stephen O’Byrne of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc. explains the new Rule, shows how to use the reported data to calculate these key dimensions of executive pay, reports his findings on pay alignment and performance-adjusted cost for 900 public company CEOs and shows how the calculated pay dimensions can be used to guide better incentive plan design.

In an increasingly regulated business landscape, it is crucial for organizations to be prepared when regulators come knocking at their doors. Step into the regulatory realm as this session will provide an exclusive glimpse into the evolving landscape of legal compliance and unique insights directly from the source. Our distinguished panel of regulators will explore the priorities, trends, and expectations shaping regulatory frameworks for 2024 and beyond.

Risk tolerance varies widely among organizations based on many factors, including the organization's overall business goals, the relative risk sensitivity of business leaders, and the nature of its assets, resources, and operational processes they support. As risks lie largely outside of a company's control and business priorities can often shift, in-house legal teams play a key role in anticipating and mitigating the impact of major risks. Join this panel of experts as they discuss the importance of being proactive vs. reactive when it comes to balancing risk appetite with business decisions and how to communicate with relevant decision-makers in your organization in order to best mitigate risks should they occur.

The uncertainty of today’s economic climate continues to have a massive impact on businesses. The resulting budgetary restraints on organizations will ultimately affect not only the bottom line of businesses but also their growth potential. Join this session as our in-house leaders share insights into how to prepare for and support a company through economic uncertainty, provide practical advice on how to approach cost cuts and inflation, and discuss how to maintain resilience as an organization in order to project forward.

Join Karl P. Frederic of Windels Marx and Whitney Hodges of Sheppard Mullin in this CLE webcast as they unveil the essential legal and business fundamentals crucial for success in this rapidly expanding industry.

This session goes beyond the surface of ESG reporting obligations, providing in-house counsel with actionable insights on how to turn ESG commitments into a value-driven Return on Investment (ROI). Join our expert panelists for an enlightening exploration of the legal dimensions and business advantages of a purpose-driven approach to ESG.