New Jersey (NJ) Privacy CLE Course Catalog

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.

When Facebook’s parent company changed its name to “Meta,” was that the first time you heard the term “Metaverse”? What is “The Metaverse” and what legal issues does it raise as people begin to socialize, work and share experiences in this new virtual/augmented reality space? In the latest installment of this popular series, Peter Afrasiabi answers these important questions that already are creating issues of first impression in copyright, trademark, right of publicity, criminal and sex law.

In this program, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and Andrea M. Gumushian (Varnum LLP) will provide an in-depth examination of the recent CPRA developments. Speakers, among other things, will present critical challenges and share strategies to avoid the consequences of potential violations.

This session addresses the challenges and strategies related to building and managing legal panels, with a focus on addressing pain points, ensuring diversity and competence, managing cybersecurity risks, and promoting continuous panel management. The discussion will also cover important topics like cultural alignment, performance incentives, and ongoing monitoring of cybersecurity relationships.

In an era where compliance requirements and AI advancements shape the legal landscape, our session delves into the critical challenge of securing unstructured data. We explore strategies to harness AI effectively for legal processes while safeguarding client confidentiality. The presentation addresses the complexities of managing sensitive information amid evolving compliance norms and technological shifts. Participants will gain insights into implementing AI solutions that respect privacy and legal standards, ensuring that the legal sector's digital transformation aligns with ethical and professional responsibilities. Our focus extends to practical approaches and case studies, fostering a deep understanding of balancing innovation with information security in legal practice.

Every industry is looking for ways to integrate generative AI into their workflows to support workers, automate mundane tasks, reduce costs, and the legal industry is no different. When it comes to implementing and adopting new technology though, there’s going to be heightened scrutiny and particularly from an ethics, bias and privacy standpoint. Join this session as we share insights on how firms can think about adoption of new technology like LLMs, from forming a task force to piloting products.

Our expert panelists will cover topics such as legal and regulatory frameworks for cybersecurity, data protection laws, incident response planning, and risk management. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the legal and technical considerations involved in cybersecurity, enabling them to make informed decisions that protect their organizations from cyber threats.

Join this session as our panel of privacy experts explore why your data privacy approach should be included in your business strategy, and how data practices can offer an opportunity to differentiate your brand and further your company's competitive advantage by taking the lead in data transparency.