Vermont (VT) Litigation CLE Course Catalog

Technology has driven transformation for many areas of the legal profession aiding with tools covering contract management and e-discovery to cloud based systems and big data and analytics. Yet, dispute resolution has yet to feel the full impact of this transformation. What stage are we currently facing? Where will this take us in the next five years?

The impact of climate change has been hard to ignore within the past two years. From floods to fires, air pollution to plastic pollution, these problems have not and are unlikely to evaporate anytime soon. In 2020, businesses have had to consider their own social responsibility to these emerging challenges. With these issues continuing to escalate and consumers demanding better, many businesses must take action now. In this session, we will explore how you can take control of your ESG data narrative to drive a positive impact on the environment.

Ms. Agre and Ms. Rosenberg will discuss best practices in written communications, securing files and ensuring privacy of confidential meetings and interviews with a view towards protecting your company against the threat of litigation. They will also discuss strategies for adapting to virtual litigation without sacrificing content and effective advocacy.

In times of crisis, people are often said to come together. Collaborating with other companies can put in a much stronger position to ride out the storm. However, businesses must remain cautious and vigilant of partnering with rivals. The Department of Justice has strengthened its focus on the enforcement of antitrust laws during these times and particularly with markets feeling the greatest impact from the economic crisis.

Unemployment in the US and globally has soared in the past weeks driven by the economic crisis. Thinning employee ranks and the large scale roll-out of remote working has inevitably driven an increase in the cases of internal fraud, insider trading, and bribery. Historical data has further indicated that this will lead to the perfect storm. But, what does this mean for in-house legal teams and how can they stay ahead of the challenges predicted for the remainder of 2020? White-collar trends to have on the radar for 2020 Discover the latest regulatory updates and key case law How can you take measured steps to protect your business from insider trading and internal fraud Whistleblowing tools you should have implemented today.

Companies are increasingly initiating or defending concurrent lawsuits in foreign jurisdictions – each with its own opportunities and risks. Companies competing in the global economy should not ignore the global litigation landscape. Speakers will address opportunities and risks presented by various jurisdictions, and important strategic considerations in managing concurrent disputes throughout the world.

Hackers love exploiting weakness. As data breaches increase in frequency and size, corporate legal departments must be armed and ready to proactively tackle these crises and reduce risk and damage to the company.

In the past few months, we have witnessed a sharp rise in litigation cases. Law firms are inundated with new cases and juggling these over a virtual platform for the first time. General Counsel and their litigation teams are also increasingly feeling the burden of these cases and must work closer than ever before with their law firms and partners to produce a successful outcome.

Your clients' contract may be affected by COVID-19 and force majeure. Navigate the legal and business issues with Corporate Counsel Editor-in-Chief Heather Nevitt and International lawyer Lisa Richman in a discussion about the practical implications of force majeure in making business decisions state-by-state and across the globe.