BakerHostetler is offering a virtual six-part CLE webinar series titled “Six in Six: Around the Law in Six Sessions,” which will run weekly beginning Oct. 8 through Nov. 12, 2025. The 60-minute webinars are designed to provide in-house counsel with a foundation in a core legal area impacting the corporate environment across six disciplines – business, digital assets and data management, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and tax.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is approved for CA, NY, PA and TX with NJ credit available via reciprocity. Other states may be filed per request.
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The program includes:
October 8: Labor and Employment – Workplace Watchlist: Top 5 Legal Issues Shaping Employment Law and Policy This Year
Speakers – Nathan A. Schacht, Partner; Katherine C. Ondeck, Associate
Description – If there’s one constant in employment law, it’s change. For employers, staying current is essential – not only to remain compliant but to preserve and strengthen workplace culture. No small feat.
Join us for an in-depth review of the labor and employment issues shaping today’s workplace and those on the horizon as we approach 2026. We’ll cover key topics, including wage and hour developments, noncompete agreements, independent contractor classifications, leave of absence/workplace accommodations, employee privacy and other emerging trends that every employer should be prepared for.
October 15: Digital Assets and Data Management – Privacy Risk Management and Social Media Marketing Compliance
Speakers – Justin Yedor, Partner, Privacy Governance and Technology Transactions Team; Sarah La Voi, Partner, Advertising, Marketing and Digital Media Team and Co-Lead, Retail Industry Team
Description – Join us as we showcase the breadth and depth of our Digital Assets and Data Management Practice Group with a look at privacy risk management and social media marketing compliance.
We will address how the growth in data collection and use has led to a significant increase in litigation, legislation, regulatory scrutiny and consumer expectations. We’ll highlight the greater risks businesses are facing due to misclassified website cookies and state privacy enforcement trends and provide practical takeaways in regulatory/attorney general areas of interest.
We will also address social media marketing compliance and the many legal considerations around a successful social media marketing program, including influencers and influencer agreements, IP licensing, clearance, and successfully working with your agencies.
October 22: Intellectual Property – Diligencing the Intangible: IP as a Critical Deal Asset
Speaker – Brendan Clark, Partner
Description – Intellectual property (IP) is both a critical asset and a potential risk in transactions, requiring close collaboration among business lawyers and key stakeholders with insight into the target’s technology and intangible assets. Successful deal teams depend on IP depth and breadth to navigate this complex landscape – ensuring they capture the value their clients expect while avoiding costly liabilities. This presentation offers a practical guide to deal work from the perspective of an IP specialist, spotting frequently overlooked issues and identifying common pitfalls. Attendees will gain actionable insights to confidently manage IP considerations in mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
October 29: Tax – 2025 Federal Tax Policy Changes and Recent Lessons from Tax Litigation Matters
Speakers – Peter Roskam, Policy Team Leader; Jeff Paravano, Tax Group Chair
Description – 2025 saw the largest tax bill in U.S. history (with potentially two additional tax bills to follow before the mid-term elections), significant developments with respect to international taxation of multinationals, changes in global tax diplomacy that include tariffs and tariff threats, and meaningful judicial developments regarding analysis of transactions with tax benefits.
Join us for a webinar analyzing the most meaningful recent tax and tax-related developments, along with predictions regarding further changes expected in the coming months.
November 5: Litigation – Looking Ahead in the Litigation Crystal Ball
Speakers – Artie McConnell, Partner; Jennifer G. Solari, Partner; Timothy Longman, Partner; Justin P. Murphy, Partner; Douglas W. Greene, Partner; Aric H. Wu, Partner
Description – Topic No. 1: National Security and Tariff Enforcement (Artie McConnell and Jennifer G. Solari). Two former Assistant U.S. Attorneys will discuss the DOJ’s civil and criminal enforcement priorities related to national security, including tariff evasion, sanctions and export controls, and the Data Security Program.
Topic No. 2: Antitrust Federal and State Investigations and Enforcement (Timothy Longman and Justin P. Murphy). Two former DOJ Antitrust Division trial attorneys will discuss the latest key developments and trends in antitrust enforcement as well as important takeaways and best practices for companies to reduce risk.
Topic No. 3: Mitigating the Risk of Securities and Derivative Claims (Douglas W. Greene and Aric H. Wu). Clients will learn about practical steps a company should take to reduce the risk of facing a securities-related complaint, actions to take as soon as it is named as a defendant, and effective litigation strategies to have the case dismissed or resolved.
November 12: Business – Recent Developments and Market Update on M&A and Real Estate Transactions
Speakers – Lori C. Bibb, Partner; Robert E. Bittner, Partner; Holly M. Forsberg, Associate
Description – We will explore how shifting economic and regulatory forces are influencing M&A deal terms, as well as the near ubiquitous use of earnouts and the continued rise of representations and warranties insurance. We’ll also address critical real estate considerations such as the scope of diligence, title and survey review, and title insurance in real property transfers; issues surrounding transfer of leased real property, change of control analysis, and affiliated versus third-party leases; and current market insights on sale-leaseback transactions. Whether you’re navigating mergers and acquisitions or real estate transactions, this session will provide timely updates and practical takeaways.