North Dakota (ND) Corporate Law CLE Course Catalog

Experienced intellectual property litigator Peter Afrasiabi provides an overview of the key copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret questions that transactional lawyers should be asking when they perform due diligence reviews on behalf of their clients. Intellectual property assets are different from traditional assets in many critical respects, and failure to ask the right questions could lead to unpleasant surprises – and litigation – after a transaction is consummated. The course includes a checklist every transactional lawyer should be using when performing due diligence of valuable copyright, patent, trademark or trade secret assets to ensure that all the bases are covered.

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.

Join Matthew B. Greenblatt of FTI Consulting, Inc. and David C. Ware of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, for this CLE program as they delve into strategies and best practices for enhancing corporate governance through effective internal investigations.

Industry experts discuss the SEC and DOJ’s prioritization of insider trading cases, focusing on individuals and companies handling material non-public information, leveraging data analytics, and emphasizing strong compliance programs to prevent such behavior.

Experts in corporate crisis management emphasize the importance of self-reporting, cooperation, and expediting investigations, while also considering stakeholder impact and maintaining strong relationships with the SEC.

Join our experts as they delve into the latest developments and emerging trends in antitrust regulations and enforcement, and offer insights into how organizations can mitigate antitrust risks while still remaining in a suitable antitrust framework.

Join us as Michael D. Farber and William Taylor, distinguished experts in the field, lead an in-depth discussion on effective internal investigations. Speakers will analyze best practices for conducting investigations, delve into the legal considerations surrounding internal inquiries, and examine the role of emerging technologies in enhancing investigative processes.

Join this program as the panelists explore topics such as disclosure of “Compensation Actually Paid”, the Elon Musk verdict and legislation outlawing non-competes, which are three developments that could substantially change executive compensation decision making and structure.

In this dynamic session, our expert panelists will explore the intricacies of the global labor and employment landscape and provide invaluable insights for in-house legal professionals navigating these complexities.