Drake University Law School is hosting its annual General Practice Review virtually on Nov. 22, Dec. 6, and Dec. 13. On demand options for each session are also available. This event serves to provide updates on current case law and a variety of other topics. All practicing or retired attorneys are invited to attend.
Topics that will be covered during the event include criminal law, real estate, family law, ethics, artificial intelligence, employment law, insurance law, and more.
Highlights include:
Drake Law’s Sease Research Scholar and professor of intellectual property, Sayoko Blodgett-Ford, will lead a session on various intellectual property laws—covering copyright, patent, and trade secrets—focusing on their implications in artificial intelligence. She will also provide an in-depth analysis of the “fair use” defense in recent high-profile copyright cases, such as the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI.
Additionally, Caleb Brus, LW’14, sponsored by the Recent Alumni Engagement Board, will cover the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Brus will discuss ERISA’s origins, its fiduciary duties, common issues, recent trends, and notable litigation. “These topics are essential for attorney practitioners, as ERISA is nuanced and high-stakes legislation that demands an understanding of complex regulatory standards,” Brus stated. “Attorneys need to be able to spot potential ERISA issues and recognize when to consult an expert.”
Tickets for the ethics only day on Nov. 22 are $120, and $200 for each December date. The cost for all three sessions is $440. This pricing is consistent for all ticket options. Participants can attend all three sessions to earn a total of 15 CLE credit hours, including 3 ethics hours, or attend any combination of sessions to earn 3-12 credits. Participants who register for live stream sessions will also receive the on-demand sessions automatically at no extra charge.
To register or find more information, click here. For questions, contact Amy Cutler at amy.cutler@drake.edu or 515-271-3361.
—Taylor Johnson, Law School