West Virginia (WV) Administrative Law CLE Course Catalog

Listen as experienced cannabis consultants and lawyers Whitney Hodges (Sheppard Mullin) and Shay Aaron Gilmore (The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore) provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the current regulatory developments in the cannabis industry as well as the surrounding issues that legal practitioners should be wary of. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies to navigate this rapidly evolving legal climate.

Join two thought leaders and distinguished experts in this session organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest regulatory trends and developments surrounding economic sanctions. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies to successfully navigate this evolving legal landscape.

Listen as experienced national security lawyers E. Patrick Gilman (Brown Rudnick LLP) and Sara L. Carlson (Defense Intelligence Agency) provide a comprehensive discussion of the recent developments and critical issues in national security law. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical tips and strategies for navigating this dynamic regulatory environment.

Can habeas corpus be used to challenge the detention of Happy the Elephant? Can Naruto the Monkey claims copyright authorship of a selfie he took while playing with a photographer’s camera? In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi answers these and other interesting questions that surround the captivity, transportation, use and care of all manner of wild, domesticated and livestock animals under federal and state law.

A few years past the height of the global pandemic, the world continues to grapple with global supply chain issues. We will discuss how the current geopolitical landscape contributes to this along with the legal issues and challenges that arise when the global supply chain is disrupted and how you can effectively manage risk. Speakers will also provide a comprehensive overview of sanctions in a volatile global landscape.

Understanding and complying with OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions is crucial for businesses operating in today's global marketplace, especially as these increase in complexity and evolve. With so many sanctions in play, it’s important to have a full understanding of the different sanctions enforced and the jurisdictions in which they apply. In this session, our panelists will provide an overview of the regulations and restrictions, imposed by OFAC, analyze risk-mitigating strategies, and identify best practices to establish an effective due diligence program.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends and developments surrounding FCPA under the Biden administration. Speakers, among other things, will offer practical compliance strategies in this ever-changing regulatory landscape.

This session will bring together regulators from various agencies across the governance landscape to discuss major agency updates that could impact your business.