Events
Webinar: The EU Digital Services Act: Where We’re At, and Where We’re Headed
The EU Digital Services Act is the EU’s most ambitious reform package for intermediary liability and obligations to date. The European Union has adopted a modern legal framework whose scope includes the safety of users online, the establishment of governance with the protection of fundamental rights, and the maintenance of a fair and open online platform environment.
Webinar: Frontier Technologies and Dispute Resolution
A discussion of cutting-edge IP and dispute resolution issues raised by technological evolution and recent developments in the law. Â Among other issues, the panelists will share their thoughts on copyright fair use, potential patent, copyright, and other IP challenges raised by AI, and legal disputes involving distributed ledger technologies and the Metaverse. They will address the pros and cons of litigation, arbitration, and mediation in resolving disputes over claims involving frontier technologies. Â Â
Webinar: Arbitrating Cryptocurrency Disputes
Topics include: What are some of the disputes related to cryptocurrency that end up in arbitration? How are cryptocurrency disputes different from other types of financial disputes? Is cryptocurrency a true currency or a speculative investment vehicle? What happened at FTX and do other cryptocurrency exchanges face similar risks? Will more traditional financial services corporations enter the cryptocurrency exchange marketplace? How can Neutrals who are interested in mediating and arbitrating cryptocurrency cases strengthen their Blockchain technical knowledge? Â Â
Webinar: Cannabis IP 101
This webinar will provide an overview of how the four basic intellectual property tools (trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets) are being deployed by the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. (with a focus on California businesses and entrepreneurs).
Webinar: Stalking Horse Real Property Sales in Bankruptcy: To Stalk or Not To Stalk
This webinar will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of stalking horse purchases and/or sales in bankruptcy proceedings. Â
Webinar: Design Law and Practice in Japan
The webinar will examine design law and practice in Japan, including registerable subject matter, requirements for registration, partial design registration system, related design registration system, and protection of technology by design right.
Webinar: Look Up! Drones, Satellites, and ADR
Aviation technology has moved quickly forward, and what used to be toys are now tools of industry and public agencies. Drones are changing the aviation landscape. How do these technologies affect the law, and how does the law affect their use? SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company has revolutionized internet technology with more than 4,500 Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit. Musk’s unmatched power in the stars, including the use of satellites in Ukraine, raise unique business and legal issues. Look up to see drones and satellites and then return to Earth for a great discussion of cutting-edge ADR practices for drone and satellite disputes.
Webinar: Update on the Reformed Gang Laws Under AB 333
On October 8, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 333, the “STEP Forward Act,” into law. (2021 Cal. Legis. Serv. Ch. 699 (AB 333), subd. (g).) AB 333 significantly reformed California’s gang laws and sought to reduce their scope and disparate impact on communities of color.
Webinar: Evaluating Generative AI Licensing Terms
For lawyers and procurement professionals familiar with tech transactions looking to license AI/ML technologies on behalf of their clients, this presentation contains a brief introduction to AI/ML technologies, an exploration of special risks related to these technologies, commonly negotiated license provisions, and risk mitigation measures.
Anatomy of A Trial (Oakland)
Join us for Anatomy of a Trial, taking place October 13 in Oakland and October 27 in Los Angeles.
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