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The past year has seen several new caselaw and legislative developments in copyright and trademark law.   Join us on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12pm ET / 9am PT for the next installment of the IHC IP Deep Dives Series, as Craig Hilliard and Gene Markin of Stark & Stark, P.C., discuss some of the latest developments in copyright and trademark law which will impact risk management planning and portfolio protection strategies.   Discussion topics include: 1. Recent U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate decisions on the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations and the implications for the future of the “discovery rule” in infringement litigation. 2. The growing groundswell of support for a legislative rollback of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the impacts for online service providers, online marketplaces and businesses which market and sell their products online. 3. Insights into the practical, cost-effective approaches to developing and managing copyright and trademark portfolios, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses. Who Should Attend In-house counsel who manage or are involved in both the protection of a company’s copyright and trademark portfolios, and the management of the risks associated with the distribution and use of creative content.   This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, Stark & Stark! If you can’t make it to the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand! #inhouseconnect #inhousecounsel #copyright #trademark #law #portfolio #protection #cle

The relationship between in-house counsel and outside counsel is pivotal to the success of any organization. This week, In-House Connect, hosted a webinar on how to build a strong high value partnerships between In-House counsel and Outside Counsel, featuring a rockstar panel including David Ackert, Mariana Loose, Marty Chao, PIA THOMPSON ⚖️, and Kris Ashman! Our moderator, David Ackert, led a thoughtful and engaging discussion and best practices for building strong relationships between in-house and outside counsel. Here are the five top takeways for developing and maintaining effective, high-value partnerships between in-house and outside counsel: 1. Timely Response and Communication: Prompt acknowledgment and responsive communication (within 2-4 hours) is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and foster trust. Over-communicating expectations and preferences can preemptively address potential issues and align client and counsel expectations. 2. Client Feedback and Relationship Building: Regular, informal check-ins are more beneficial than formal feedback mechanisms. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships through proactive and personalized outreach is key to sustaining high-value partnerships. Understanding the client's needs and maintaining open lines of communication are essential for delivering tailored solutions. 3. Networking and Business Development: Establishing and nurturing networks before they are needed is vital. Being liked and considered essential by clients ensures that outside counsel fills the gaps in the organization effectively. Building relationships is a marathon, not a sprint – persistence and genuine gestures can make a lasting impact. 4. Matching Client Needs and Law Firm Capabilities: Recognizing the specific requirements and constraints of a company, such as budget and specialized needs, allows for better selection of legal counsel. Building a referral system, understanding client problems, and communicating how the firm's services align with the client’s needs are essential for sustained business development. 5. Customizing Communication Strategies: Communication should be personalized, unprompted, and considerate of individual preferences. Balance in frequency and type of outreach ensures engagement without overwhelming the client. Developing a thorough understanding of operational perspectives aids in fostering stronger, more aligned partnerships. Thank you so much to our wonderful panel and to all who tuned in!

The relationship between in-house counsel and outside counsel is pivotal to the success of any organization. This week, In-House Connect, hosted a webinar on how to build a strong high value partnerships between In-House counsel and Outside Counsel, featuring a rockstar panel including David Ackert, Mariana Loose, Marty Chao, PIA THOMPSON ⚖️, and Kris Ashman! Our moderator, David Ackert, led a thoughtful and engaging discussion and best practices for building strong relationships between in-house and outside counsel. Here are the five top takeways for developing and maintaining effective, high-value partnerships between in-house and outside counsel: 1. Timely Response and Communication: Prompt acknowledgment and responsive communication (within 2-4 hours) is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and foster trust. Over-communicating expectations and preferences can preemptively address potential issues and align client and counsel expectations. 2. Client Feedback and Relationship Building: Regular, informal check-ins are more beneficial than formal feedback mechanisms. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships through proactive and personalized outreach is key to sustaining high-value partnerships. Understanding the client's needs and maintaining open lines of communication are essential for delivering tailored solutions. 3. Networking and Business Development: Establishing and nurturing networks before they are needed is vital. Being liked and considered essential by clients ensures that outside counsel fills the gaps in the organization effectively. Building relationships is a marathon, not a sprint – persistence and genuine gestures can make a lasting impact. 4. Matching Client Needs and Law Firm Capabilities: Recognizing the specific requirements and constraints of a company, such as budget and specialized needs, allows for better selection of legal counsel. Building a referral system, understanding client problems, and communicating how the firm's services align with the client’s needs are essential for sustained business development. 5. Customizing Communication Strategies: Communication should be personalized, unprompted, and considerate of individual preferences. Balance in frequency and type of outreach ensures engagement without overwhelming the client. Developing a thorough understanding of operational perspectives aids in fostering stronger, more aligned partnerships. Thank you so much to our wonderful panel and to all who tuned in!

Can you relate to this legal obstacle? Watch to discover Pramata's origin story, as told by Pramata's Founder and CEO, Praful Saklani. Many thanks to Praful for joining our ongoing series, Humans of Legaltech! #Pramata #LegalTech #InHouseCounsel #InHouseConnect #LawyersOfLinkedin

Thank you, Sterling Miller of Hilgers Graben PLLC, for spotlighting these insightful stats with our In-House Connect community. Missed out on our webinar? Register for our upcoming ones here: https://lnkd.in/dW85EXTu #TheMoreYouKnow #Productivity #GeneralCounsel #InHouseCounsel #InHouseConnect #LawyersOfLinkedin

General Counsels and by extension their Legal teams face mounting pressures to accomplish more with fewer resources, so innovative solutions are imperative.   Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 12pm ET / 9 am PT for the next edition of our IHC Resource Management Series as Virginia (Gina) Griffith, JD and Christopher Sweet of Outside GC, will examine proven strategies being employed by today’s legal departments that help maximize efficiency and cost savings and provide recommendations that will enable your team to serve as a strategic partner to the business despite resource constraints.   Discussion topics include: • The Evolving Role of General Counsel: How leaders are navigating growing responsibilities in areas like Employment & Labor and Data Privacy & Security resulting from increased regulation across jurisdictions and complex challenges to existing laws. • The importance of Legal Operations: GCs can leverage their Legal Operations function to help forge a path forward – by developing strategies across people, processes and technology to evolve the legal function. • Resource Optimization Tactics: Insights into innovative approaches utilized by legal departments to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and achieve cost savings. • Best Practices for Maximizing Value: Evaluate the value proposition of leveraging external legal resources to address resource constraints without compromising quality or efficiency, including how this can alleviate pressure on a stretched in-house team Who Should Attend All in-house legal professionals who are part of an overworked legal team!   This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, OGC ! If you can’t make it to the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand! #inhouseconnect #inhousecounsel #costsavings #efficiency #optimization #evolve #legal #function #cle

Data privacy continues to be a scorching hot topic for in-house legal teams. This past week, over 600 in-house legal professionals tuned in to the In-House Connect webinar, The Data Privacy Landscape Today and Tomorrow: What In-House Counsel Need to Know, hosted by data privacy thought leaders Phoebe Clewley, Esq. and Alfred Brunetti of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. Fred and Phoebe led an engaging and through presentation and discussion. Here are the five main takeaways from the session: 1. The Global Influence of GDPR: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) established in 2018 has significantly influenced global data privacy norms, including major laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar regulations in the UK. Global organizations must continually evaluate their compliance, considering their operational territories, employee and contractor locations, and subjects' data locations due to the extensive territorial reach of these laws. 2. State-Specific Data Privacy Laws and Enforcement: The data privacy landscape in the United States is marked by diverse state-specific regulations and enforcement mechanisms, including laws like California's CCPA and CPRA. These laws vary in scope and applicability, which necessitates a tailored compliance approach for each state. States are actively enforcing these laws through entities like state attorney generals and the FTC, filling gaps left by the absence of a comprehensive federal privacy law. 3. Principle-Based Approach to Compliance: Adopting a principle-based approach to data privacy compliance is crucial. This approach emphasizes transparency, accountability, and notice. Organizations need to provide clear privacy policies, ensure human oversight over AI technologies, and integrate privacy considerations into their existing operational and compliance frameworks to build trust and adhere to evolving regulations. 4. Consumer Rights and Data Use: Consumers have increasingly robust rights regarding their data, including the ability to access, correct, delete, and control the use of their personal data. Particular emphasis is placed on sensitive data categories such as health, biometric, and location data. 5. Preparation and Proactive Measures: Organizations should prioritize proactive measures over reactive ones for managing data privacy. This entails conducting data protection assessments, understanding data flows and processes across departments, appointing key privacy officers, and leveraging existing compliance infrastructures. By institutionalizing privacy into everyday business practices and ensuring compliance with both existing policies and applicable laws, companies can better mitigate risks associated with data privacy violations. Thank you so much, Fred and Phoebe, for a wonderful program, and all who tuned in!

Watch below as Komal Mehta explains why it's not always about the job title you have. Agree or disagree? Share your thoughts with us in a comment below. Thank you, Komal, for speaking with our In-House Connect community during our Salary Negotiation Strategies for In-House Legal Professionals webinar! #NewJobAlert #ProfessionalGrowth #NewGraduate #InHouseCounsel #InHouseConnect #LawyersOfLinkedin

Are you prepared for the legal challenges of AI design flaws? Melissa Billig and Stuart Rosen of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP outline the underbelly of AI and design. Many thanks to Melissa and Stuart for sharing their expertise with our community during our webinar, The Al Revolution In the World of Architecture Perils and Promises for In-House Counsel. If you missed out on this one, be sure to sign up for next webinar: https://lnkd.in/dW85EXTu #InHouseConnect #GeneralCounsel #AI #InHouseCounsel #LawyersOfLinkedin #AIDesignFlaws

Reviewing outside counsel can often feel uncomfortable, yet it’s a common aspect of legal management.   Join us at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, for an engaging discussion led by Brian Arbetter of LegalBillReview.com. Drawing upon three decades of experience in top US and global law firms, Brian will share strategic approaches to developing and enforcing effective billing guidelines. Learn from his unique perspective as a former outside counsel and his current role overseeing LBR’s legal and compliance issues and representing the company to all partner law firms. In this session, you will learn how to manage spend efficiently and uncover savings through LegalBillReview.com’s proven process.   What you will learn: • Discover best practices for enhancing your legal spend management • Learn about the benefits of outside counsel guidelines and how to establish them in your organization • Explore effective processes for legal bill review and managing outside counsel relationships with care and diligence   Who Should Attend This program is designed for both experienced and new in-house counsel who manage outside counsel and/or review and approve outside counsel invoices.   There is NO COST to attend this program! This program is FREE, thanks to our gracious sponsor, LegalBillReview.com! #inhouseconnect #inhousecounsel #outsidecounsel #spendmanagement #legalbillreview #cle