BL04 Anatomy of a Trademark Case (2020CLC)
The Business Law Track
This program will be a “soup to nuts” primer on trademark litigation, both at the United States Patent and Trademark Office and at federal court, from the beginning of the litigation to the entry of judgment. The program will first briefly discuss applying for and registering one’s trademark and/or trade dress. It will also discuss effectively pleading and defending a trademark action, both from the perspective of allegations of infringement/unfair competition, and various defenses or invalidity counterclaims, including using legal tools that are “trademark adjacent” to get relief otherwise questionably obtainable via the Lanham Act. Then the program will discuss best practices for conduct of discovery in a trademark case, including preservation of data and prioritization of types of evidence and use of expert testimony as to both liability and damages, etc. Finally, the program will turn to arguing and presenting one’s best case at trial in a trademark case, including proving damages and the availability of appropriate remedies.
CL04 Land Use Law in Review: Important Caselaw Decisions and Impacts of the COVID-19 Executive Orders (2020CLC)
The Updates in Case Law Track
Stay up-to-date on recent developments in Connecticut law affecting land use and planning procedure, compliance, and interpretation. Experts from the field from across the state will provide succinct and practical analysis on recent case law and significant legislative and administrative changes that took effect this year.
DI01 Women and the Legal Profession over the Decades (2020CLC)
The Diversity and Inclusion/Lawyer Well-Being Track
As Sarah Grimke once said: “But I ask no favors for my sex...All I ask of our brethren is, that they will take their feet from off our necks, and permit us to stand upright....” In honor of the 19th Amendment Centennial, where women were granted the right to vote, the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Women in the Law Section present a moderated intimate conversation about women and diversity in the legal profession over several decades.
LT04 Cybersecurity: Understanding and Reducing Lawyers’ Essential Risks (2020CLC)
The Legal Technology Track
This program will focus on the ever-expanding range of risks that lawyers in any type of firm face as a result of cybercrime, including online theft, e-mail compromise and ransomware, as well as errors in IT use and implementation. The panel will explain current and emerging statutory, ethical, and contractual concerns and provide common sense suggestions for fulfilling those obligations and attendant client expectations. Practical, real-world advice will be offered on basic security precautions and preparations, insurance options, and cooperation with the government. No prior technical experience or aptitude necessary.
NE04 Effective Negotiating: Dynamic Negotiation Training (2020CLC)
The Negotiation Track
Developed by former Harvard University instructors, this seminar gives you the essential skills, strategies, and tools to effectively handle your negotiation challenges. This program is designed to be highly dynamic, interactive, and participatory—giving attendees the ability to quickly learn an effective negotiation skill set and apply it to real-word negotiations. Expect a high-speed, intense experience that will be a great deal of FUN!
This training is the perfect fit for lawyers who want to advance or further their negotiation skillset.
PE04 Safe Harbors and Calm Seas (2020CLC)
The Ethics Track
Presented by some of Connecticut’s leading defense counsel lawyers, this program will focus on providing valuable instruction, risk control, and recommendations to help lawyers safely navigate today’s complex legal environment and assist them in minimizing professional liability risk. Topics to be covered include: the ethics of errors, exploring some nontraditional legal malpractice exposures, conflicts of interest and the rules that govern them, and exploring cautionary case law.
RP01 Real Property Case Law: Year in Review and What You Need to Know about the Various Form Contracts (2020CLC)
The Real Property/Environmental Law Track
Participants will be provided with a review and analysis of recent cases of interest to real property practitioners as well as bills that have recently passed in the legislative session, and a review of those bills that may not have passed but bear watching.