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Get the latest updates on the myriad issues you encounter daily—delivered in a dynamic, streamlined format by a stellar faculty of preeminent practitioners in each practice area.

First, hear about issues which arise concerning data privacy and security; they impact many different businesses—not just financial services and healthcare—and should be addressed both by agreements and corporate policies and procedures in order to prevent liability and adverse publicity from data breaches. And understand the important role that insurance and other mechanisms play in this arena.

Then get an update on recent opinions of the Delaware courts, as well as statements in articles published by members of the Delaware judiciary, regarding (i) the board's selection and oversight of its advisors—specifically its financial advisors, and (ii) the board's documentation of its deliberations, particularly in the context of a strategic alternative review process. Understand the situations in which the board should consider establishing a special committee, the powers that should be granted to any such committee, and the expectations regarding the committee's discharge of its duties. And learn the latest on the board's review and consideration of the corporation's anti-takeover devices and other structural provisions designed to protect it against hostile or abusive takeover threats.

Next, hear practical tips for handling employee terminations—the reaper need not be grim! Business lawyers are often consulted regarding employee terminations, and sometimes don't have the luxury of bringing in employment counsel. Get practical guidance on handling such inquiries, including evaluating whether a potential termination may lead to liability, how to convey the news, required payments and notifications on termination, security and data protection issues, and preparing and negotiating severance agreements.

Business lawyers advising corporate employers and executives should also be conversant in the basic rules for avoiding tax traps when advising business clients on deferred compensation. Deferred compensation, including stock options, supplemental retirement benefits, and severance can trigger substantial penalty taxation on executives if not designed and operated properly. Understand 409A tax triggers on executive compensation and how to navigate common problems in structuring deferred compensation for businesses.

Then delve into the intellectual property issues that crop up everywhere, every day. IP issues can take obvious forms, such as letters from patent holders, but also can result from use of images on your website, the name of your product, or use of customer data. Understand how ownership and rights to intellectual property can be used to advance business goals, and how inattention to these rights can cause businesses real problems.

Finally, the Conference transitions to "dollars and sense"—with emerging technology companies enjoying a favorable climate for fundraising, there have been key developments in the types of securities that these companies are issuing, as well as different approaches to documenting the sale of more customary securities. Hear an overview of the state-of-play regarding convertible notes, SAFE, and simplified series "seed" preferred stock financings. Just as early stage financing terms have changed, so too have some of the terms that can be expected on exit for such companies. The dialogue then segues into the world of mergers and acquisitions, touching on emerging trends of note in M&A for venture backed technology companies.

Get diverse strategic perspective that only experience—and informed discussion with the experts in a small, highly-focused, fast-paced setting—can provide. Bring your questions to customize the agenda and join the dialogue.

Agenda & Materials

• 12:00 – 12:05 p.m.

  Welcome and Introduction

  Peter M. Moldave, Esq., Gesmer Updegrove LLP , Boston
  
• 12:05 – 1:00 p.m.

  Data Security and Privacy Overview and Update

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  Peter M. Moldave, Esq., Gesmer Updegrove LLP , Boston
  
• 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  Corporate Governance Update-Featuring the View from Delaware

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  John Mark Zeberkiewicz, Esq., Richards, Layton & Finger, PA , Wilmington
  
• 1:45 – 2:00 p.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

  Practical Tips for Business Lawyers Advising on Employee Terminations

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  Catherine E. Reuben, Esq., Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP , Boston
  
• 2:45 – 3:05 p.m.

  Become Conversant in 409A Tax Triggers on Deferred Executive Compensation

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  Evelyn A. Haralampu, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP , Boston
  
• 3:05 – 3:55 p.m.

  Update on IP Questions Commonly Encountered by Business Lawyers

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  Peter M. Moldave, Esq., Gesmer Updegrove LLP , Boston
  
• 3:55 – 4:05 p.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 4:05 – 5:00 p.m.

  Transactional Update: Overview of the State-of-Play for Convertible Notes, SAFE, and Simplified Series “Seed” Preferred Stock Financings; Emerging Trends of Note in M&A for Venture-Backed Technology Companies

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  Jonathan D. Gworek, Esq., Morse , Waltham
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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