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How Manufacturers Are Outselling the Competition with More Informed Customer Relationships

Hitting quotas and increasing sales in today’s unpredictable economy is hard enough on its own. The foodservice supply chain complicates matters further, by making it difficult to know where your products are purchased. Manufacturer sales and account reps are kept in the dark on tangible opportunities to grow customer and distributor volumes. In this live webcast, we will cover how manufacturers are grappling with this sales challenge, and how some are using new methods to excel at finding and growing customers. Hear directly from a national manufacturer on how a new set of data-enabled best practices is building stronger customer [...]

ABCs of Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund Formation

Establishing a private fund can be an overwhelming task. Aside from various legal considerations, several areas continue to present a mix of opportunities and challenges for successful hedge fund formation, including digitization and inflation.

New Developments in the SEC’s Executive Compensation Rules

Under Chair Gensler’s administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently adopted amendments to three executive compensation rules related to the recovery of erroneously awarded compensation (so-called “clawback”), executive trading under Rule 10b5-1 plans, and pay versus performance. Among other requirements, these rules create new disclosure requirements for public companies. Staying updated with the SEC’s executive compensation rules and other developments is crucial for compliance, transparency, and shareholder engagement. Listen as a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest regulatory and trends concerning executive compensation. [...]

FINRA Arbitration: Current Issues and Practice Tips for 2023

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in FINRA Arbitration: Current Issues and Practice Tips for 2023. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!

Hot Topics in Trade Secrets Law and Damages: What’s New and Where Are We Headed?

Trade secrets are vital to the success of many businesses, but their value can be compromised once their confidentiality is breached. As the trade secret landscape is constantly evolving, it is challenging for businesses and their counsel to stay updated on the latest legal developments and enforcement strategies along with best practices related to damages. As trade secret theft remains a major concern for both domestic and foreign companies, it is imperative for practitioners to keep up with current trends as well as be well-versed in tactics to effectively mitigate potential liabilities. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners [...]

Wage & Hour Compliance: How to Avoid Common FLSA Pitfalls

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are responsible for ensuring that their employees are properly classified and compensated. The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent changes to regulations governing overtime-exempt status, independent contractor classification, and tip credit rule further expands wage and hour laws. Failure to comply with these provisions can result in serious consequences, such as costly fines, litigation, and reputational damage.

Commercial Litigation: Understanding and Calculating Lost Profit Damages

Commercial litigation can be a complex and costly process. Stakes are often high especially when it comes to calculating lost profits. In the battle over lost profit damages, both sides must face the tough challenge of choosing which calculation methodologies, documentation, and expert evidence to use. Defendants will often try to push back, citing credible damages studies that often leave the opposition with little to no significant damages awards.

Exploring the Business Implications of the New CPRA Regulations

The current year awaits a new wave of regulations under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The new CPRA provisions emphasize the heightened protocols for sensitive personal information, data collection, and data protection requirements. As the regulatory crackdown begins in July 2023, businesses are compelled to review and update their existing policies. The regulatory landscape is set to be more challenging, thus, there’s a need for companies to keep a close eye on the additional requirements and be prepared to implement further operational modifications. In this LIVE Webcast, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and [...]

Latest Updates on FINRA Arbitration Rules: Effective Litigation Strategies Explored

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) continues its heightened regulation of crowdfunding platforms, trading volume overstatements, and digital signature forgery. Several policy initiatives also remain concerning complex product trading and “restricted firm” designations.  Notably, FINRA recently proposed a new set of rule changes that aim to impose austere requirements for registered representatives seeking the expungement of customer disputes. While these are likely to create drastic implications for arbitration proceedings, practitioners must look closely at any FINRA developments to develop an effective arbitration strategy. Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive [...]

ESOP, Business Succession, and Tax Planning: Key Considerations

The enactment of the 2023 Omnibus Bill, a comprehensive spending bill funding the federal government for the fiscal year 2023, is presenting a huge advantage for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The Omnibus Bill enumerates several provisions aimed at educating businesses and workers and providing clarity and transparency in creating and administering an ESOP.

Significant FDA Enforcement Developments: Challenges and Opportunities

FDA’s enforcement landscape continues to evolve as the agency implements its new legislative authorities, advances its regulation of cutting-edge issues, addresses significant supply chain concerns, and deals with the fallout from the COVID-19 public health emergency. Despite the evolving landscape, enforcement related to manufacturing and data integrity-related deficiencies and unapproved new products remain at the core of the agency’s enforcement priorities.

The Impact of Recent Class Certification Decisions in Antitrust Litigation

The US antitrust agencies have been driving the antitrust jurisprudence in a more progressive direction. In December 2022, Google and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed motions for summary judgment. Its forthcoming decision is expected to create drastic changes in the antitrust law landscape, particularly on the bounds of the law for digital monopoly cases moving forward. Thus, companies and other practitioners should stay updated and be wary of the risks that the shifting regulatory landscape may bring. Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of [...]

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