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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Trusts Liquidation Webinar. Post-confirmation liquidation and litigation trusts are tools used to resolve certain claims and issues in a Chapter 11 case. These trusts allow debtors to immediately emerge from bankruptcy. Methods in handling large-scale litigation matters and claims resolution process were also made possible by these trusts. However, to maximize the benefits of post-confirmation liquidation and litigation trusts, organizations are required to have a well-drafted reorganization plan and corresponding trust agreement that carefully identifies the claims and interests being retained and deposited into the trust.

Listen as a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group provide the audience with an overview of Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in business bankruptcies. Speakers, among other things, will offer helpful insights on the fundamental framework as well as significant updates and developments surrounding this significant topic.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Retirement Plans Webinar. Intended to assist businesses in offering retirement plans to their employees, U.S. President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the Departments of Labor and the Treasury to issue regulations that would modify the general process of retirement plans. The signed EO allows small businesses to offer retirement plans through pooled plans, also known as Association Retirement Plans (ARPs), or Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs). It also initiates to review Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules and the retirement plans’ paperwork and administrative requirements.

With the ever-evolving regulatory framework, the future and impact of these new developments to the retirement plan landscape remains unclear. Thus, it is necessary for employers and employees to keep themselves abreast of the trends and updates that may potentially arise.

Join a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group as they provide and present to the audience an in-depth discussion of Trump’s Executive Order on Retirement Plans. Speakers will identify important issues and updates surrounding this significant topic. Speakers will also offer best practices in developing and implementing an effective retirement plan strategy.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE FCPA Enforcement Webinar. Although foreign corruption and bribery activities run rampant in every industry, the energy sector exposes itself to a higher risk compared to other businesses, as it often operates on larger scales and deals involving countries with different corruption and bribery laws and regulatory requirements.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been swarmed with lawsuits and alleged Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations by companies in the energy sector. The heightened enforcement of the FCPA, along with the government’s collaboration with other countries, has intensified the crackdown of violators who are now faced with higher penalties and irreparable reputational damages.

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In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders will help companies in the energy sector and their counsel, understand the important aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of recent FCPA trends and developments. Speakers will also offer best practices in developing and implementing effective strategies and techniques in ensuring maximum compliance with the FCPA.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE OFCCP & EEOC Webinar. The OFCCP and EEOC have long been involved in the enforcement of equitable pay and hiring practices by gender, race, and ethnicity. In August of 2018, the OFFCP released Directive 2018-05 which details revised guidelines for conducting pay analyses by Federal contractors. Section 5. Of Directive 2018-05 details that the revision is intended to make the OFFCP’s approach to compensation analysis “more transparent about the agency’s practices and approaches to determining similarly-situated employees, creating pay analysis groups, conducting statistical analysis and modeling, and other analytical matters relevant to conducting sound, compensation compliance evaluations and contractors’ self-audits.”

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Data Privacy Webinar. For as long as we can remember security and privacy have largely been separate functions. However, in today’s data-centric world the lines are beginning to blur as both are concerned about unauthorized access to data. To reduce the risk to data you have to understand who is accessing what data, when. Organizations are no longer only responsible for making sure their data is secure from breaches, but they must also understand who within their organization should even be able to have access to specific sensitive data.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Antitrust Trends Webinar. This program provides an overview of hot topics in antitrust today. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division face increasing scrutiny and pressure to increase enforcement efforts as concerns are expressed about concentration across a wide range of industries. The leniency program has been in operation for 25 years and is under some scrutiny. Reverse payment settlement litigations and investigations continue, with recent developments in both the US and the EU. The Supreme Court’s ruling in American Express has implications for some of the largest firms that operate in industries characterized by platforms. Policymakers grapple with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential for cartel formation.

Given evolving levels of antitrust scrutiny on the horizon, companies must keep themselves abreast of the recent developments and legal issues in the antitrust landscape. Practitioners should also revisit their compliance programs to avoid potential liabilities.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will provide an in-depth discussion of the latest trends and developments in antitrust laws and enforcement. Speakers will delve deeper as they analyze its implications and provide best practices to prevent risks and pitfalls.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CPE Ethics Accountants Webinar. Ethical behavior is crucial for public accountants. They should not only meet certain experience and educational requirements but should also comply with a strict code of conduct. This includes, but are not limited to, integrity, independence, and due diligence.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders will help public accountants understand the important aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of the recent developments in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct and in other ethical standards. Speakers will also offer best practices on how accountants can protect themselves and how to avoid clients' business losses resulting from ethical failures.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Intellectual Property Webinar. As the intellectual property (IP) landscape continues to evolve, the determination of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) standard and techniques when valuing intangible assets become more substantial. Companies and their counsel must keep themselves abreast of the most recent and effective valuation techniques to better address IP damages and compensate claims.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders will help businesses and companies understand the important aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of Intellectual Property Damage Claims. Speakers will also offer best practices and effective valuation techniques in 2019.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE Paragraph IV Webinar. In recent years, generic drug manufacturers have been grappling with filing Paragraph IV (PIV) challenges to successfully gain market entry. The significant increase in the number of patent challenges on brand drugs, specifically on blockbuster drugs, is expected to continue in 2019. However, with the evolving regulatory paradigm, manufacturers become vulnerable to a myriad of risks, including the likelihood of a PIV lawsuit.

In the changing PIV landscape, it is imperative that pharmaceutical companies are abreast of the latest developments to avoid patent infringement, more so, the complexities of a PIV litigation. They must be well-versed with the litigation know-hows to efficiently and effectively win a PIV dispute.

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Join us for this Knowledge Group Online CLE ITC 2019 Landscape Webinar. In June 2018, the final changes on the U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) Rules of Practice and Procedures took effect. Intended for more efficient and speedy investigations, the ITC amended some of its pre-existing rules and practices including the 100-Day Pilot Program. These new developments in the ITC may have profound impact on regulatory enforcements, more specifically on Section 337 investigations.

As the future of the ITC landscape is still uncertain, companies must keep themselves abreast of these new developments to ensure compliance. They should revisit their existing practices to make sure that they are aligned with the ITC’s directives.

Join a panel of key thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the emerging ITC litigation and enforcement updates. Speakers will also present potential risk issues to avoid as well as tips and strategies to overcome pitfalls.

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