Fredrikson & Byron will present a complimentary webinar on on the legal concerns that arise specifically from ACO arrangements in the commercial sphere (outside of the Medicare Shared Savings Program).

The webinar will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

On its website, Fredrikson & Byron says that while ACOs)Accountable Care Organizations) are on relatively firm footing when working with Medicare, most are more interested in commercial business where the legal landscape is far less distinct. Key issues include Stark and Antikickback laws, Antitrust concerns, state insurance laws and tax exemption laws that impact exempt hospitals and key provisions of the provider agreement.

Steve Beck and Laurie Hartman, attorneys in Fredrikson & Byron’s Health Care Group, will make the presentation.

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Pryor Cashman and Practical Law will host a free webinar on the strategy behind drafting effective trademark cease and desist letters, including tips on how to get the most out of this potent, but potentially risky, trademark enforcement tool.

The webinar will be Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 1-2:15 p.m. Eastern time.

Brad Rose, partner and chair of the Intellectual Property Group and Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, also a partner in the firm’s IP Group,  will present at the webinar, joined by the Director & Senior Counsel, IP of Diageo North America, Inc.

On its website, Pryor Cashman says the webinar will help attendees learn:

• What issues should be considered before sending a cease and desist letter.
• Drafting tips on what to include in the letter and how to organize it.
• What type of letter is appropriate under different circumstances.
• How to deal with the risks of sending a cease and desist letter, including a potential declaratory judgment action.

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Thompson Coburn will present a complimentary webinar on the trade compliance issues associated with different Incoterms and the creative ways that they are often used.

The webinar will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 1 p.m. Central time.

On its website, Thompson Coburn says the webinar is designed to answer several question on this topic, such as: What risks are associated with Routed Export Transactions? Can one ship a licensable product under the EXW term of sale? What is the term of sale, reportable value and invoicing policy for dropped shipments? What risks are associated with using a term of sale that differs from the way the business is actually handled? Can you create a right to make entry?

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What will it take to identify the right contract management system for your organization – and get senior management on board? The answers are in this complimentary white paper, “State of Contract Management: Merrill Datasite 2014 Annual Report.”

This report:

• Identifies the five categories contract managers need to address when looking for a new system
• Highlights specific details that need to be considered
• Identifies challenges when advocating internally for a new solution
• Offers details on how best to evaluate vendors

To gain these valuable insights which will help you move forward with implementing a new contract management solution, download this report now.

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Thompson Coburn has posted a complimentary on-demand webinar on the rights and responsibilities of a federal contractor.

The award of a prime government contract or a subcontract flowing from it is often the start of a long and arduous journey, a journey made possible by unfortunately ambiguous, imprecise or contradictory language in the heart of the contract, the firm says on its website.

Over the years, the courts and boards of contract appeals have carved out a well-recognized set of rules to apply to the thorny contract interpretation problems that frequently arrive. Using examples from actual cases, this webinar will explore and explain how such issues are identified and resolved.

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Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan will present a free webinar on real estate litigation. The webinar will be Tuesday, Oct. 7, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

The firm says this session will focus on commercial real estate transactions and ways to avoid litigation by managing risk on the front end, with proper contract drafting or proper oversight of performances prior to the closing.

The webinar will examine how deals can go sideways due to actions and statements made by the parties, their brokers and their closing attorneys, resulting in changes to contractual rights and obligations that may be surprising to the parties. In addition, the presenter will look at what to do and not do if litigation is filed, and the risk of ancillary disputes arising out of the real estate litigation.

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Energy Central will present a complimentary webinar on the management of grid transmission and distribution assets. The webinar will be Tuesday, Oct. 7, beginning at 12 p.m. Eastern time.

On its website, the webinar sponsor points to the industry lament that being compliant isn’t being secure and being secure isn’t being compliant when it comes to T&D assets. Volumes have been penned on how to weather and respond to NERC CIP regulations, and even more volumes have amassed on the extra components required to truly keep assets safe.

This webinar will bring together both sides of the issue and examine how to blend processes. Since you’ll have to contend with both concepts using the same equipment, the same people and the same technology, smart thinking dictates looking at both needs and planning efficiently at the same time, Energy Central says.

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PwC presents a complimentary on-demand webinar discussing possible solutions to some of the major challenges affecting the oil and gas industry and the role of knowledge management in building solutions.

On its website, PwC says the oil and gas industry is weathering an onslaught of change – from the arrival of new hires with little to no experience; to the expanded use of new, accelerated and evolving drilling techniques; to the unpredictable behavior of new reservoirs and different types of hydrocarbons, few companies are able to conduct business as usual.

A comprehensive knowledge management strategy aims to provide the right information to the right individual in the right situation at the right time, PwC says. It breaks down barriers between segmented and isolated parts of a company. It values the wealth of industry knowledge that has been accumulated over the years by our esteemed colleagues, and allows it to be shared across organizations, and in global locations where experts may not exist, or where they may not speak the local language.

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Opower has posted a complimentary webinar on the benefits of utilities engaging their small and medium business (SMB) customers.

SMB customers are a critical customer segment for utilities. It’s estimated that SMB customers account for half of commercial sector electric use and – on average – consume five times more energy than their residential counterparts, Opower says on its website.

Forward-thinking utilities have already begun to help their business customers save energy by launching SMB-specific programs. Yet, participation in these programs often lags at less than 5 percent. According to Accenture research, nearly nine of 10 customers want and expect targeted solutions from their utility.

Presenters are Scott Johnson, Senior Director of Research for Chartwell, Suelyn Yu, Senior User Experience Designer at Opower, and Michael Staples, Opower’s SMB Manager. Lisa Cohn of Energy Efficiency Markets is the moderator.

The webinar covers:

• Top engagement challenges identified from our research with SMB owners
• Methods for finding the right person at the business who control energy use
• How to grab the attention of busy SMB owners
• The role of data collection and validation in engaging a diverse SMB population
• The kinds of insights and advice that help these customers save energy and learn about utility rebate programs
• Ways to encourage employees and customers to use less energy

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Cozen O’Connor will present a complimentary webinar on the risk management and best practices for avoiding and responding to data breaches.

The webinar will be Thursday, Oct. 9, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.

On its website, the firm says Richard Bennett and Matthew Siegel of the Global Insurance Department will be presenting this webianr, which will cover the growing field of cyber liability, including the major data breaches that have been in the news lately.  Richard and Matthew will discuss the nature of the risks, the legal landscape relating to cyber losses, and risk management and best practices for avoiding and responding to data breaches.

Included in the discussion will be an analysis of the first-party coverage implications, issues under traditional property policies, and coverage available under cyber policies.  Finally, the speakers will discuss relevant case law and emerging trends.

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BakerHostetler and Young Professionals in Energy co-hosted a symposium focused on the shale phenomenon in the United States and its implications in the energy industry.

That presentation is now available online as a free webinar.

Speakers included Jorge Leis – Partner and Head of Americas Oil & Gas Practice, Bain & Company, and Kenneth M. Fisher – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Noble Energy.

The webinar covers:

• The history of the shale phenomenon and its future
• The disagreement between various groups on the shale industry
• Long-term strategic planning for the shale industry
• North American shale gas and the implications both domestically and globally
• The status of LNG and NGL exports and what the industry is projecting
• An operator’s perspective on the current state of the energy industry, including opinions on how to produce energy safely and sustainably
• The anti-fracking movement and the community outreach and educational programs implemented to resolve it
• The shale industry’s positive effect on the U.S. economy

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Aronson LLC will present a complimentary webinar designed to provide a basic understanding of the Service Contract Act and the related impact on pricing and compliance risks.

The webinar will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern time.

The Service Contract Act, which outlines various operational requirements for service contracts over $2,500, can be a compliance nightmare for government contractors caught unaware and recent executive orders are adding to the complexity, the firm says on its website.

The webinar’s learning objectives include:

• When does SCA apply?
• Who does SCA cover?
• What is the impact of recent executive orders?
• How does SCA impact pricing?
• What benefits satisfy health and welfare?
• How to stay compliant?

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When negotiating and drafting technology outsourcing contracts and managing the contracts, there are a number of ways that the parties can seek to minimize the risk of conflicts that require litigation.

Mayer Brown has posted the presentation slides from a webinar on this topic.

These potential hot spots include specification of requirements, new service claims, change control, technology transformation plans, deliverable milestones, compliance with service levels, termination and transition assistance, the firm says on its website.

Mayer Brown litigation partner Robert Kriss and Business & Technology Sourcing partner Daniel Masur discuss contract provisions and contract management techniques that address these potential hot spots. They also offer suggestions for avoiding disputes and, when disputes are unavoidable, for prevailing in any resulting litigation.

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Littler Mendelson will present a free webinar explaining the portions of the ACA that make workforce restructuring so attractive.

The webinar will be Tuesday, Oct. 21, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

On its website, Littler Mendelson says that under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers with 100 or more full-time employees may find themselves paying large penalties in 2016 if they do not provide their employees with minimum essential coverage in 2015 that is both affordable and provides minimum value.

Many employers are exploring the possibility of restructuring their workforces to minimize this penalty risk, the firm says. Besides explaining the portions of the ACA that make workforce restructuring so attractive, Littler attorneys will discuss the risks and possible benefits that may come along with restructuring a workforce.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius will present a complimentary webinar discussing the SEC’s recent amendments to money market fund regulations.

The 90-minute webinar will be Thursday, Oct. 2, beginning at noon Eastern time.

Morgan Lewis says on its website that the webinar will cover floating net asset value requirements, liquidity fees and redemption gates, the regulations’ effect on fund boards, valuation guidance and proposed additional changes.

Panelists will be Sean Graber, David Freese, Jack O’Brien and Christine Nassauer, The moderator will be Tim Levin.

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LexisNexis CounselLink offers a complimentary on-demand webinar on how to take your legal department’s performance to a higher level.

On its website, the provider says the webinar covers some of the fundamental aspects involved in getting a legal department started on the right path, including creating a clear definition and measurement metrics to match your business strategies.

The webinar also covers determining which technology “levers” will give good returns in efficiency, financial performance or collaboration with outside firms. And presenters talk about taking credit for the results achieved to set the foundation for further growth and success.

Presenters for the webinar are Dan Ruderman and Bill Novomisle.

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Rocket Matter has posted a complimentary on-demand webinar on the legal aspects of the National Security Agency’s mass surveillance of Americans along with others around the world.

On its website, Rocket Matter says the government vacuums up massive amounts of communications and communications records, then uses various techniques to search and sort through them, claiming that the initial collection is legally justified by the techniques by which it does the sorting and discarding of untargeted material.

This webinar covers the most controversial programs and walks through how the Fourth and First Amendments might apply to them. It also covers the status of various litigation challenges and legislative proposals to reform the NSA, the FISA Court, and surveillance law.

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Baker Tilly will present a free webinar on how to avoid construction contract claims as a part of the firm’s “Understanding construction contract controls and construction audit best practices” series.

The webinar will be Wednesday, Oct. 8, beginning at noon Central time.

Conflict and disagreements are normal on construction projects, Baker Tilly says on its website. When everyday disagreements escalate into unresolvable issues, claims and disputes may result. This webinar will provide owners an overview of strategies for identifying potential claims scenarios and remedies available to mitigate claims.

The firm says this case study presentation will illustrate to webinar participants: Contract terms protecting the owner, conditions that lead to claims and disputes, and remedies not requiring legal action.

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IBM presents an on-demand webinar that demonstrates how a robust contract management process is a vital part of mitigating risk in the supply chain.

Presenters say the webinar can help managers learn why contract management is an important part of an holistic risk mitigation approach, how to leverage people, processes and technology with contract management to stay ahead of risk in your supply chain, and how IBM solutions classify, monitor and mitigate risk.

Speakers are Barry Ward, Procurement Brand Manager: GBS EMEA, FCIPS, IBM Services and General Procurement, Integrated Supply Chain; and Matthew McGovern, Global Procurement Solutions, IBM Procurement Solutions.

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The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management will present a free webinar on its global training and certification program.

The webinar will be Wednesday, Oct. 15,  beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern time.

On its website, IACCM says the webinar is specifically designed to enable contracting and contract management professionals to raise their skills and knowledge in contracting, as well as attain an increasingly sought after certification.

The demo will include a skills assessment, E-learning modules, quizzes, messages boards and certification.

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