Learn the latest on Removing and Litigating Negative, Online Reviews & Social Media Law CLE with this convenient, telephonic seminar. Register to obtain CLE and MCLE credit, receive access to complete course and reference materials, and attend this telephonic seminar.

Benefits:

More than one billion online reviews have been posted for companies in the U.S. as of last year. The online market for sales and commerce in the U.S. is expected to hit nearly $1.3 trillion this year. Additionally, trillions more dollars are transacted by consumers who research companies, products and services online before making in-store purchases. At the same time, global influencer marketing is expected to top $32.5 billion this year. This staggering level of online research, spending, sales, and marketing means that reviews, social media, posts, and influencers have unprecedented value today. This growth has led to a significant need for attorneys proficient in the cutting-edge use of related legal and regulatory issues to counsel clients. The laws vary greatly and have been in flux with the proliferation of Fortune 500 companies, governments, and start-ups seeking to take advantage of this expanding use of sales and marketing channels. The faculty for this seminar features several leading authorities on the subject. This comprehensive program will introduce you to the latest technology, most relevant legal issues and practical solutions for clients, case law update, legal issues relating to soliciting clients on social media, counseling clients on online posts & reviews, and using social media in your law practice. The faculty will also cover the changes and progress on the latest legal developments and future regulations. Registration includes online access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the program.

Agenda:

Removing and Litigating Negative, Online Reviews & Social Media Law CLE:

a. Legal Opportunities involving Social Media & Online Reviews

b. An Overview of the Latest Technology

c. Growing Your Law Practice through Digital Channels, Online Reviews, and Social Media

d. Issues faced by Fortune 500 Companies, Governments, and Start-ups

e. Soliciting & Communicating with Clients on Social Media

f. Counseling Clients on Online Posts & Reviews

g. Case Law Update

h. Risks Posed By Providing Legal Advice via Social Media

i. Attorney Websites: Strategies & Risks

j. Using Social Media in Legal Practice

k. Solicitation and Advertising on Social Media

l. LinkedIn: Top Mistakes to Avoid

Opportunity to Ask Questions of the Faculty

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

J. Kathleen Bond is a Partner at Keller and Heckman LLP, where she counsels clients on food, drug, advertising, and labeling regulations with extensive experience in matters related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory bodies. Ms. Bond provides advertising and labeling advice on a variety of products, including food, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, personal care products, cosmetics, and CBD products, as well as on apparel, shoes, jewelry, and sports equipment. She assists clients with the promotion of their products, including influencer campaigns and social media marketing, as well as crafting and substantiating health benefit claims, “green” marketing, “clean” and “sustainable” marketing, comparative advertising, and “Made in the USA” claims. Ms. Bond reviews and provides guidance regarding auto-ship programs, contests and sweepstakes, and the use of customer reviews and star ratings in product promotions. When necessary, she defends clients in FTC enforcement matters, in addition to defending and challenging advertising claims before the National Advertising Division (NAD). Due to her in-depth knowledge of food, drug, advertising, and ad labeling regulations, Ms. Bond is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and asked to author thought-leadership articles. Click here for a list of prior speaking engagements and publications. Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Katie was a partner at a national law firm focusing on advertising and promotion matters for consumer product and food and drug clients.

Andrew Lustigman is Co-Managing Partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, where he is serves as Chair of the firm’s Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Practice and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Practice. Mr. Lustigman offers comprehensive counsel to domestic and international clients on advertising, marketing and promotions matters and represents them in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. Marketers, advertisers, agencies and suppliers, among others, regularly seek Mr. Lustigman’s counsel regarding legal aspects of their advertising and promotional marketing businesses. Mr. Lustigman advises clients on the clearance of advertising, promotions, and marketing materials, and structures some of the most creative sweepstakes, games of skill, fundraising promotions, and other contests, development of social media programs, and direct marketing campaigns from both legal and compliance standpoints. He also conducts advertising and marketing due diligence in the context of mergers, acquisitions and investments. He is frequently called upon to help clients navigate the nation’s complex subscription marketing laws. Mr. Lustigman advises clients across all media channels—social media, Internet, television, print, radio, direct mail, mobile, telemarketing, and other electronic media. He has significant experience with FTC and FDA regulatory requirements regarding health claims, advertising, labeling and distributing health-related products including OTC products, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics, and medical foods. Repeatedly recognized as a leader in his field and as an authority on advertising and promotional marketing law, Mr. Lustigman regularly appears on television, radio, and in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The National Law Journal, New York Law Journal, Inside Counsel, Bloomberg BNA, Law360, Mobile Marketer, and Luxury Daily, discussing important new cases and trends that advertisers and marketers need to know about. He has testified as an expert witness on advertising compliance in federal court.

Donald Wochna is one just several attorneys to be both a Certified Computer Forensic Examiner and Certified Mobile Device Forensic Examiner. Mr. Wochna’s legal practice integrates his in-depth understanding of digital technology and data analytics with his 39 years as a practicing attorney to provide his clients with focused, affordable, and valuable solutions to business and personal legal challenges. His client solutions have included configuring and analyzing relational and time-series databases; investigating and interdicting unlawful employee behavior by analysis of forensic artifacts and data extracted from digital devices and networks; negotiating insurance underwriting protocols to accurately reflect client business processes; and appearing and testifying as an expert witness in federal and state, civil and criminal, cases in the United States. He has developed an inviting style of communication that clients, judges, and other attorneys have commented enhance his ability to explain complicated legal-technical issues. Mr. Wochna is a graduate of The University of Chicago Law School.

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Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

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Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

Arkansas Supreme Court - Office of Prof. Programs for 1.5 CLE credits

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

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Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education *******

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

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Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nebraska Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits ******

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

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Tennessee Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

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* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

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**** The New Hampshire does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Continuing Legal Education requirement. Pursuant to NH Supreme Court Rule 53, this activity may be counted for up to 1.5 CLE hours.

***** Members of the SC Bar may seek credit directly with the CLE Commission by submitting the 1-page form to the Commission prior to the teleconference and may contact the sponsor to secure an off-set in the registration cost.

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