Business Law 2023: 4 General, 1 Dual

Courses Included

• Business Law Forum 2023: Likes and Liabilities: Social Media and the Law
  
  

  With the rise of social media platforms, the intersection of social media, and the law has become an increasingly important topic. In this presentation, we will discuss how social media has impacted areas such as advertising, defamation, copyright, content control, and ownership. We will examine current legal frameworks to understand the potential legal risks and consequences associated with social media use.

  Franklin Chou, Nelson Mullins

  Geof Vickers, Nelson Mullins

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Geoffrey Vickers, Nelson Mullins, Nashville
    Geof is a team leader for Nelson Mullins and focuses his practice on advising domestic and global service providers and customers on general business and technology issues and complex sourcing and...
• Business Law Forum 2023: Safeguarding Shareholders When the Superstar CEO Becomes a Liability
  
  

  This presentation will take a closer look at the fiduciary duties of directors and the role of regulators in checking high-profile entrepreneurs when they potentially become more damaging than beneficial to the corporation. It will start with an overview of the board’s role in overseeing the CEO, which is based in both the fiduciary duty of care and, if the directors are conflicted, the duty of loyalty. The presentation then will turn to whether regulators and the courts are a sufficient backstop to protect shareholders when boards fail to act. As a case study, we will focus on Elon Musk, including his “funding secured” tweets about Tesla going private, which led to both shareholder litigation and an SEC settlement that included the appointment of a “Twitter sitter” at Tesla to screen his tweets related to the automaker; the 2022 litigation in Delaware over his attempt to renege on his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion, which ultimately was dismissed when Mr. Musk completed the deal; and the impact of his Twitter purchase on Tesla (i.e., whether his time and energy and the diversion of other Tesla resources to Twitter should be addressed by Tesla’s board). The presentation also will consider the cases of other “celebrity CEOs,” including Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos), Travis Kalanick (Uber), Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX), and John Schnattner (Papa John’s).

  Matt Lyon, Vice President and Dean, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Matthew Lyon, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, Knoxville
    Matt Lyon is the Law School Dean at the Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville. He teaches Contracts, Business Associations, Civil Procedure, and Payment Systems. Prior to...
• Business Law Forum 2023: Securities Law Lessons from Recent Crypto Litigation and Bankruptcies
  
  

  The cryptocurrency industry is facing legal challenges from various stakeholders, including regulators, investors, and creditors. This session helps lawyers understand how securities laws apply to digital assets and how recent legal proceedings, such as those involving Gemini, FTX, and Ripple, illustrate these legal principles in practice. Covered topics include:

  - When digital assets are classified as securities under U.S. federal securities laws (e.g., applications of the Howey and Reves tests) and implications for issuers and intermediaries;
  - Recent SEC enforcement actions against crypto companies and what lawyers can learn from these cases about meeting legal requirements; and
  - Best practices for lawyers advising crypto clients to avoid and manage professional responsibilities and legal risks in this fast-evolving area of law.

  Professor Joan Heminway, The University of Tennessee College of Law

  Alex Davie, Riggs Davie

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Alexander Davie, Riggs Davie PLC, Brentwood
    Alexander Davie's legal practice encompasses a wide variety of corporate and securities matters. He has worked extensively with technology companies, including startups, and emerging growth companies,...
  • Joan Heminway, The University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville
    Professor Joan Heminway brought nearly 15 years of business finance and governance practice experience when she joined the faculty of the UT College of Law in 2000. She was an attorney in the Boston...
• Business Law Forum 2023: Transactional Non-Competes in Tennessee and Beyond – Preparing Your Non-Compete for Potential Litigation
  
  

  Non-competes in the transactional space are more enforceable than in the employment context. But they are not bullet-proof. This presentation will focus on the legal framework for non-competes in the transactional setting, best practices, and how best to draft your non- compete to make it enforceable in litigation

  John Rodgers, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

  Craig Oliver, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • James Oliver, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Nashville
    Craig Oliver’s practice focuses exclusively on labor relations and employment law on behalf of employers and management. His practice regularly includes Title VII and other employment...
  • John Rodgers, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Nashville
    John Rodgers helps employers solve their employment-related problems. His practice is three-fold. First, he counsels clients on the numerous situations that can arise related to their employees,...
• Business Law Forum 2023: Will ChatGPT Draft Your Next M&A Deal and the Ethical Considerations of Using AI to Practice Corporate Law
  
  

  With the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence in many fields, the next horizon may be the practice of Corporate Law. ChatGPT recently released its platform to the public for free testing, and it has caught on like wildfire. From writing essays to passing law school exams, ChatGPT shows that AI is advancing as a functional tool in the legal field. Come learn about ChatGPT, OpenAI, why it matters, and how lawyers may use ChatGPT in the Corporate Practice of Law!

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • A.J. Bahou, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Nashville
    A.J. Bahou is Bradley's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practice Leader and an intellectual property attorney who focuses on the intersection of law and technology. A registered patent attorney, trial...