Illinois (IL) Regulatory Law CLE Course Catalog

A panel of securities law experts, including SEC officials, discusses the latest trends and in insider trading enforcement actions. Discussion of new technological advances, 10b5-1 trading plans, and recent cases. Panelists offer proactive measures and client takeaways.

Expert panelists discuss recent scrutiny on compliance and recordkeeping requirements in Silicon Valley. Despite the benefits of cooperation with regulatory agencies, recent cases indicate that charges and penalties can still ensue, highlighting the importance of thorough compliance strategies.

A panel of experts discusses the SEC’s new rulemaking agenda relating to special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), ESG, and cybersecurity breaches. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and provide reliable information for investors and customers.

Listen as experienced economic consultants Simona Mola and Kyla Wethli from Cornerstone Research provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest regulations and enforcement trends concerning executive compensation.

Join distinguished thought leaders in the crypto and blockchain industry, Malgorzata (Gosia) A. Kulczycka, Ph.D., J.D. (Hickman Becker Bingham Ledesma LLP) and Hannah E. Taylor (Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC), as they discuss the recent trends and legal challenges developing in the crypto and NFT space. Speakers, among other things, will also offer practical tips and strategies to steer clear of potential pitfalls.

With a myriad of new and amended labor & employment laws going into effect on both a national as well as state and local level, employers need to be aware of the many nuances of the changing regulation as well as significant considerations due to the potential shifting political climate. Join this session to discover the laws your business may be subject to and discuss ways GCs can minimize the likelihood of costly fines and potential lawsuits down the road. Our expert panelists will share best practices for in-house counsel to deal with the patchwork of rules in different places and across jurisdictions, including the changing landscapes due to pay equity, remote workforce, and the residual effects on policies.

The past year has brought significant developments in the antitrust class action context, leaving questions and issues over the certification process standards. Aside from the litigation challenges caused by the shifting rules, US courts are also reinforcing their probe of proposed classes making it increasingly difficult to obtain early class decisions. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the evolving standards in antitrust class certification as well as the significant issues surrounding this area of law. This program aims to help you navigate the challenges in litigating antitrust class certification issues.

Given the massive amount of dollars being poured into ESG funds and the SEC’s renewed focus on both the funds and the companies in the funds, there is no time like the present for companies to engage in an assessment of their climate risks and how these risks and the status of the companies’ ESG goals are being relayed to investors.

As we are just approaching 18 months into the new administration, join our expert panelists as they highlight the various shifts and changes to antitrust policies and enforcement under President Joe Biden. Additionally this session will look into the anticipated increased regulatory and enforcement activity, as well as providing insight into the future within this space.