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Ledgers and Law: Real-World Planning for Cyber Attacks

Ledgers and Law: Real-World Planning for Cyber Attacks

December 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way millions of people work. Remote workers are especially vulnerable to cyber threats such as ransomware and business email compromise. Joe Swanson, chair of Carlton Fields’ Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice, discusses important cybersecurity trends, what companies should do to prepare for cyber breaches, how to mitigate risk if an employee makes a mistake, vendor management issues, and the importance of a game plan if you are hit with an attack.

Ledgers and Law: Roadblocks Facing the Cannabis Industry

Ledgers and Law: Roadblocks Facing the Cannabis Industry

November 12, 2020

The cannabis industry faces numerous challenges given the current federal legislation and regulatory framework, including a lack of service providers, illusory insurance coverage options, and higher risk with fewer protections. Fundraising for cannabis companies can be particularly difficult. Chase Wright, a member of the professional practices group at Cherry Bekaert, discusses several avenues that companies in the cannabis space can take to raise capital for funding and expansion.

Ledgers and Law: Start With an Ending in Mind When Building a New Business

Ledgers and Law: Start With an Ending in Mind When Building a New Business

October 14, 2020

Starting a business is not for the faint of heart. Your best chance at survival and success is to plan out the life cycle of your company from the beginning and how you are going to exit at the end. The decisions you make when starting a business will be critical to the success you enjoy or the disadvantages you may suffer. Barry Weins a member of the professional practices group at Cherry Bekaert discusses the long-term tax and legal implications entity selection can have on your company.

Ledgers and Law: Beyond Face Masks: HR and Employment Considerations During and After a Pandemic

Ledgers and Law: Beyond Face Masks: HR and Employment Considerations During and After a Pandemic

September 22, 2020

The world is not the same since we left our places of employment in March at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As employees return to their workplaces or continue working remotely, employers should, of course, be thinking about their safety. But, there are other important things to consider such as brand and company reputation as well EEO considerations.

The California Consumer Privacy Act: Are You Ready?

The California Consumer Privacy Act: Are You Ready?

August 25, 2020

This webinar will help you understand the current landscape of the CCPA and other privacy regimes, including the status of the regulations, and anticipated litigation and enforcement priorities.

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The "Compass Rose" Method for Corporate Witness Interviews

July 7, 2020

Former AUSA Jack Clabby, a litigator with Carlton Fields, describes his unique method for opening corporate internal interviews.

The ABCs of Pilot Deviations

The ABCs of Pilot Deviations

June 25, 2020

This webinar, hosted by Carlton Fields for the Alaska Airmen's Association, explains how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responds to pilot deviations that violate the code of federal regulations or call into question a pilot’s skills, training, competency, and proficiency.

Is the CARES Act Caring Enough?

Is the CARES Act Caring Enough?

June 24, 2020

For the summer 2020 meeting of our Community & Development series, leaders in the banking, accounting, and legal industries discussed the initial impact of the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the challenges and concerns associated with its implementation, and the future of potential stimulus programs.

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