Connecticut (CT) Regulatory Law CLE Course Catalog

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.

It has become increasingly important to create a foolproof privacy roadmap for your organization. Privacy compliance may be the largest challenges that GCs have to face, so it’s essential to put programs into place and create a culture of collaboration where the whole organization is aligned on privacy policies. With the fear of litigation increasing, GCs need to be prepared to respond and have a plan of attack.

Learn about current commercial trends for energy storage projects and legal, policy and regulatory developments that are creating opportunities for energy storage resource owners and developers.

The many nuances of the changing regulation for labor and employment are front and center for GCs and their companies right now. This session will dive deep into understanding how to deal with the different patchwork of rules in different places and across jurisdictions, including the changing landscapes and residual effects of COVID-19. Join our speakers as they discuss the current labor and employment landscape, the most pressing challenges and how to avoid future pitfalls in this space.

Insurers and financial regulators are coping with the legal impact of climate change and the increasing risk it presents for companies' financials. The ever-increasing regularity and gravity of extreme weather-related events have resulted in greater regulatory focus on climate-related risks for the insurance industry. Learn more about the complex legal challenges that the insurance industry faces from the evolving public policy environment and enhanced regulatory focus on climate change. Challenges include the potential for expanded liability for environmental risks through legislation and court decisions, an increased threat of third-party litigation and growing regulatory risk.

As more and more organizations demand a simpler and easier compliance process, AI reg tech tools have stepped in and attempted to ease the burden that comes with compliance as they look to provide a less manual and more efficient process. Whether it is meeting compliance requirements, streamlining processes, or keeping up with constant regulatory changes, the potential for AI tools in this space is promising.

As we are almost a year into the new administration, the panel discussion will highlight the impact of its various initiatives on business has been. Additionally, a portion of the discussion will center on whether or not businesses have seen the anticipated increased regulatory and enforcement activity as well as what they expect to see going forward.

With the ushering in of a new administration, companies and their counsel will need to update their compliance measures to reflect the changing enforcement priorities of regulatory agencies, state Attorney Generals, and the DOJ. Hear from industry leaders to help you prepare for the upcoming changes and provide a road map for stress-free compliance.