Connecticut CLE Course Catalog

Join us to hear from speakers Steven Weigler of EmergeCounsel and Steven D. Lustig of Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP as they delve into an in-depth discussion of trademark protection and the latest developments in the international legal arena. Speakers will also offer insights and practical tips to protect and defend their trademarks on a global scale.

Join Attorney Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Executive Partner and Director of the Mental Health Law Practice at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, in New York State, Past President of the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NaBITA), and lecturer and consultant to healthcare, mental health organizations, and universities on the topics of mental health law issues, substance abuse, and workplace and student violence. Attorney Wolf was recognized this year as Lawyer of the Year for Health Care Law by The Best Lawyers in America?. She will lead an in-depth discussion of the prevalence and associated risk factors of substance abuse in the legal profession and will offer practical tips and strategies to address substance abuse among lawyers.

Listen as Stefan Boedeker of Berkeley Research Group and Julia Clayton of Law Office of Julia A. Clayton, P.C. provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the recent trends and developments in FCA enforcement. Speakers will also offer best practices to respond to FCA investigation and get out of potential exposure.

Join key thought leaders and practitioners, David R. Johanson (Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP) and Stephen Wilkes (Wagner Law Group), for an in-depth discussion of crucial regulatory developments in ERISA. Speakers will also provide the audience with the best defense strategies in responding to DOL’s regulatory scrutiny.

In this program, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the recent and significant tax controversies. The speakers will provide best approaches on how to effectively navigate the complexities of tax disputes and safeguard their financial stability.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners organized by The Knowledge Group as they delve deep into the ins and outs of ITC Section 337 investigations. The speakers will offer must-have strategies to help parties attain the best outcome.

The panelists, which include a patent attorney, patent litigator, and patent monetization funder, all with extensive experience in managing and monetizing patent portfolios, will explain a variety of approaches for generating revenue from patent portfolios, in an interactive discussion based on the most common situations they encounter. Bring your questions about the options that are available to you or your clients for an engaging conversation about the latest strategies for maximizing profit from patent portfolios.

Listen as experienced patent attorneys Melanie Szweras and Kevin E. Noonan, Ph.D. provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends and challenges in protecting patents in the life science sector. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies for navigating this dynamic regulatory environment.

Join intellectual property valuation and damages specialists Christopher Johanson, CVA, CLP and Rebekah C. Bezerra of FTI Consulting, Inc. as they delve into a comprehensive discussion of the recent developments, critical issues, and best strategies for securing damages and effectively countering any defenses raised by alleged infringers.