Labor & Employment 2024: 5.25 General, 1 Dual

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  Since the release of ChatGPT in Nov. 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and generative AI in particular has induced a wave of excitement and fear in society at large, and the legal field has been no exception. Even in it’s current form this technology has enormous disruptive potential on the future of lawyering that’s already changing how we learn and work. This session will be a discussion on the near and long-term impact of Generative AI on legal services.

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  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

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  • Mark Williams, Vanderbilt Law Library, Nashville
    Mark Williams is Founding Co-Director of the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) at Vanderbilt Law School. Williams has been teaching courses exploring the intersection of law and technology for a decade at...
• Labor & Employment Law Forum 2024: Non-Competes in Tennessee - Current Trends, Common Issues, and Practical Considerations Relating to Employee Restrictive Covenants
  
  

  Covenants not to compete are back in the news with the Federal Trade Commission’s very recent publication of its final rule banning most non-competes. The first legal challenges to that rule have already been filed. This session will discuss the new FTC rule and national non-compete trends as context for a deeper dive into litigating non-competes and other restrictive covenants in Tennessee, highlighting complicated issues that frequently arise and practical tips for addressing them.

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  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.25

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  • John Edwin Gerth, Epstein Becker Green, Nashville
    Clients value Jeb's approachable and relatable style, both in the courtroom and the boardroom, and call on him regularly for assistance defending litigation and for his practical advice on a wide...
  • William Ryan, Donati Law, PLLC, Memphis
    Always passionate and meticulous, Attorney William "Billy" Ryan has an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal representation. He is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by...
• Labor & Employment Law Forum 2024: What's New at the EEOC
  
  

  This session will address changes at the EEOC during the past year. The session will also address the Agency’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for FYs 2024-2028. The Strategic Enforcement Plan highlights the EEOC’s priorities and helps guide the EEOC’s work in its activities in outreach, technical assistance, enforcement, and litigation. Finally, the session will address EEOC’s litigation program in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and nationally.

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  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Faye Williams, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Memphis
    Faye A. Williams has served as the regional attorney for the Office of General Counsel/Memphis District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) since July 2006. In that role,...
• Labor & Employment Law Forum 2024: It Never Stops! The Latest in Wage & Hour Decisions and Trends
  
  

  This hourlong session will be explored through a point / counterpoint presentation from the views of two practitioners who represent clients on opposite sides of the issues. It will be an entertaining and engaging discussion with time for questions and dialog with the attendees. Practical observations will be presented during the session to assist the audience in their own practices.

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  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Robert Boston, Holland & Knight LLP, Nashville
    Bob Boston is widely recognized for his experience and analytical insight in high-value matters ranging from labor and employment disputes to complex commercial litigation. Respected by opposing...
  • Anne Hunter, Hunter Law Firm, Brentwood
    Attorney Anne Hunter brings a relationship-based approach to private practice at Hunter Law Firm PLC. With extensive experience in both federal and state courts along with handling cases before the...
• Labor & Employment Law Forum 2024: Case Law Update
  
  

  Join Stan Graham for this annual staple as he reviews recent cases and legal developments impacting the always evolving world of employment law.

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  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Stanley Graham, Holland & Knight LLP, Nashville
    Stanley E. (Stan) Graham is a partner with the Nashville office of Holland & Knight. An employment litigator since 1996, Stan is admitted to the bar in six states and in dozens of federal courts...
• Labor & Employment Law Forum 2024: New Federal Protections for Working Mothers - A Primer on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
  
  

  This session will give an overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act, which went into effect last year. We will discuss pre-suit requirements, federal agency enforcement, and coverage issues under each law. The session will also address how these laws differ from existing state and federal laws and the potential interplay among various statutes. We will examine early cases brought under these new laws (many of which have not yet made their way to a judgment in the courts, so we welcome audience members to share their experiences with their cases that may be in the litigation pipeline).

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  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

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  • Alexis Tahinci, Tahinci Law Firm PLLC, Kingsport
    Prior to forming her own law practice in 2022, Alexis Tahinci spent more than seven years working directly for a United States District Judge, handling numerous lawsuits regarding alleged unlawful...