Friday, October 18, 1:00–5:15 p.m. ET
| MCLE Credit: | 4.0 (Ethics: 1.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 4.0 (all formats) |
| Designation Credit: | 1.0 Ethics (Designations Information) |
Live on Site:
Webcast:
Telephone:
Cosponsored with the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Virginia State Bar
This year’s program topics will include:
ATTENDING IN PERSON?
The Bobzien-Gaither Education Center in Richmond/Innsbrook is our new state-of-the-art facility designed with your safety in mind. It features a Centurion air filtration system, which quickly and effectively eliminates viruses and bacteria. Additionally, the facility is thoroughly cleaned before each seminar, and face masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE
By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.
Registration Deadlines:
Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
Telephone: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar |
Live on Site: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $60 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email deanna.mcglothlin@vacle.org.
Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
Can’t Attend?
E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.
| 1:00 | The Latest Trends in Legal Ethics and Malpractice for IP Lawyers: Best Practices for Avoiding Grievances and Claims Topics will include:
|
| 2:00 | AI: Harnessing a Rapidly Evolving Tool Generative AI threatens to disrupt the legal industry. This program will offer an explanation of how law firms are using AI to serve their clients, some limitations on its use, ethical implications, best practices, state of the law, and more. |
| 3:00 | Break |
| 3:15 | Mediation and Negotiation in Intellectual Property Disputes Disputes over IP ownership, licenses, damages, and infringement can take years to litigate and resolve. However, there could be opportunities for parties to consider their interests and negotiate a resolution that provides a win to each side. Join us as Amy Pruett and Aaron Parker discuss IP mediation, negotiation, settlement agreements, and contract terms. In this session, participants will learn about how to prepare for a productive mediation or negotiation, hot issues in intellectual property, and contract terms that anticipate alternative dispute resolution. Our speakers will discuss settlement possibilities to mitigate further disputes and address the parties’ interests and needs. Participants will leave with a better understanding of mediation and negotiation as tools to empower parties dealing with complex intellectual property problems. |
| 4:15 | Perspectives from the Bench on Intellectual Property Litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia A discussion on IP-related topics from the viewpoint of those hearing the cases in the Eastern District of Virginia. |
| 5:15 | Adjourn |
Hon. Mark R. Colombell, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
John B. Farmer, Leading-Edge Law Group, PLC / Richmond
Hon. M. Hannah Lauck, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
Michael McCabe, McCabe Ali LLP / Potomac, MD
Robert Michaux, Christian & Barton, LLP / Richmond
Charles B. Molster, III, The Law Offices of Charles B. Molster, III PLLC / Washington, DC
Aaron Parker, Finnegan / Washington, DC
Amy Pruett, Williams Mullen / Charlottesville
 |  |
