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Session |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration & Coffee Service
Get to know the early risers in our group over a cup of coffee. |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
Christopher T. Sheean, Swanson Martin & Bell LLP, Chicago, IL
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Joint CLE Session with Business and Intellectual Property Litigation
Amendments to the Defend Trade Secrets Act / Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Plaintiffs in the Trade Secrets realm have benefitted from the practice of broadly defining the topics of the purportedly misappropriated trade secrets. Nothing in the DTSA or the UTSA mandates that plaintiffs identify their trade secrets with specificity at the pleading stage, or within a reasonable period of time after the parties are at issue. Some courts have recognized the grossly inefficient and inequitable practice and have implemented rules to curtail it. Learn about the practical benefits of this approach during a lively discussion with a trade secret litigator and Dr. Regan Charney, an IP Professor and in-house counsel at Arxada.
Corey A. Bauer, Houston Harbaugh, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Reagan R. Charney, Arxada, Atlanta, GA |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Business Litigation CLE
Mass Arbitrations: Do Arbitration Clauses and Class Action Waivers Still Make Sense?
This session will explore and discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by mass arbitrations, highlighting how businesses and legal practitioners can adapt to the next phase of this growing trend. Key topics include navigating complex arbitration clauses, defending against mass claims, and understanding the implications of recent regulatory changes.
Matt Powers, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, San Francisco, CA |
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Intellectual Property CLE
Effectuating Legal Change (In Assessing Design Patent Invalidity)
Barry Irwin, lead counsel for LKQ in LKQ v GM (which changed the law for evaluating the obviousness of design patents), will present on the background of the dispute, the way in which the issue found its way to the en banc Federal circuit, summarize the Court’s ruling and address open issues that remain after the court’s en banc ruling.
Barry Irwin, Irwin IP, Chicago, IL |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Business Litigation CLE
Chevron and What that Means to Our Clients and Practice Areas
Jeffrey B. Teichert, Spencer Willson, PLLC, Salt Lake City, UT |
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Intellectual Property CLE
Artificial Intelligence & “Deepfakes” Used in the Political Arena
Professor Matthew Sag, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Steve Kiehl, CNN, Atlanta, GA |
| 12:30 p.m. |
DRI Networking Lunch
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Business Litigation CLE
Cracking the (Bankruptcy) Code – What the Commercial Litigator Needs to Know About Bankruptcy Litigation
An overview of common issues confronting the commercial litigator in bankruptcy cases. We will discuss attending the meeting of creditors, filing proofs of claims, litigating motions to lift the automatic stay, and adversary complaints objecting to discharge and preference claims, We will also consider the often compressed time frame impacting Rule 2004 discovery and preparing your case for trial in either the bankruptcy court or a jury trial in District Court.
Mark A. Ludolph, Heyl Royster Voelker & Allen, P.C., Peoria, IL
John J. Richardson, Bernstein-Burkley, PC, Pittsburgh, PA |
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Intellectual Property CLE
Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Cross-Border Implications
Double patenting issues in patent litigation – Will In Re Cellect have a lasting impact or has Allergan righted the ship? How does the US approach to invalidity due to double patenting compared to that in Canada? Practical tips for litigators preparing for litigation, contemplating cross-border litigation, and engaging in strategy conversations with their patent agent colleagues.
Chantal Saunders, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Ottawa, ON Canada
Walter Hill “Trey” Levie III, Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, Atlanta, GA |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Commercial Litigation Committee Business Meeting (open to all) |
| 3:00 p.m. |
CLE Tracks or Networking Opportunities |
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Intellectual Property CLE
Leveraging Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Technology: What Lawyers Should Know About Protecting Against - and Remediating - IP Theft
In this 1-hour substantive CLE, the experts at bit-x-bit will provide a roadmap to empower attorneys with best practices for helping their clients guard against and, if needed, remediate IP theft. Led by a litigator and cybersecurity/forensic professional, bit-x-bit has nearly two decades of experience helping clients solve challenges at the intersection of technology and the law.
In this interactive session, bit-x-bit will highlight:
- Best practices for securing important company data
- Key lessons for preserving and collecting critical information, through the discipline of digital forensics.
- Top steps to take when leveraging forensics to investigate whether IP theft has occurred and, if so, how to remedy the situation.
- How to leverage eDiscovery software, including generative AI-backed tools, to speed review, reduce costs and identify key evidence.
John Unice, Bit-x-Bit, Atlanta, GA
Brett Creasy, Bit-x-Bit, Atlanta, GA
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Networking Opportunities - Beer Tasting
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Business Meeting or Networking Opportunities
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Intellectual Property Committee Business Meeting (open to all) |
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Networking Opportunities - Bourbon Tasting
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Intellectual Property Social Event
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Adjourn
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Premier Networking Reception
Join fellow seminar attendees at our Premier Networking Reception. More details to come.
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Business Torts Dinner
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Dine-Arounds
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).
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