The Knowledge Group Podcasts

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/sanctions-trends-cle/ The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) continues to administer and enforce strict scrutiny on U.S. and non-U.S. companies. Several settlement agreements have been noted in the past months that signal the broad reach of U.S. sanctions regulations. Concomitantly, the US government h...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/data-modernization-strategy/ Data is integral in every organization. But too often, organizations of all sizes face a sheer volume of unstructured data. Failure to address such could expose businesses to a myriad of threats. Thus, stepping out of the conventional methods and leaning toward innovative tools and systems is crucial to signific...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/epayables-program-implementation/ With the increasing number of business transactions, the complexity and resource requirements for accounts payable (AP) processes continue to grow. Most companies integrate automation technology into their system to improve efficiency and accuracy and accelerate their financial operations. The adoption of A...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/drafting-data-privacy-and-security-agreements-cle/ Contract provisions regarding data privacy and security have become crucial because of the recent upsurge of cybersecurity threats and breaches. These risks have underscored the need for every business to implement strong and effective data management programs to avoid further financial and...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/contract-lifecycle-management/ Contracts are the lifeblood of any organization. But with overwhelming manual workloads, disorganized storage practices, and the lack of monitoring capabilities, legal departments and contract administrators constantly experience a wealth of problems in managing their contracts. Without a centralized contract...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/block-email-threats-with-ai/ As businesses continue to shift their operations virtually, cyberattacks also come in more sophisticated forms, posing worse risks and jeopardizing company data. One of the most common malicious activities that victimize companies today are phishing attacks. Phishing is a type of cyberattack when hackers, disgui...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/mental-illness-and-substance-abuse-issues-cle/ The prevailing number of legal professionals resorting to alcoholism and other substance use is a growing concern in the legal industry. The overwhelming amount of stress, client demands, and toxic working environment has become detrimental to the full and effective practice of their profession...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/intellectual-property-portfolio-strategic-management-tips-cle/ A well-managed intellectual property (IP) portfolio is a huge boost to companies in today’s increasingly competitive market. With a significant role in generating invaluable rewards, business leaders are now focusing their efforts towards a sound IP portfolio management policy....

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/danger-in-plain-sight-2022/ Contrary to popular belief, some of the most devastating cyber-attacks originate in seemingly harmless popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. In this session, cyber threat intelligence team leader Dr. Guy Almog (Cyberint) will go over different kinds of cyber threats wh...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/eb-5-immigrant-investor-program-cle/ The reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program (RC Program), now entitled the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, represents a renewed and valuable source of foreign capital. Key aspects revised by this bill include adjustments in the investment threshold, reauthorization time frame, targeted...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/the-hows-and-whys-of-child-abuse-reporting-cle/ Child abuse reporting is a complex area of law, compelled with a heavy regulatory interest. Lawyers, having the duty to report any act of maltreatment among children, must comply with the statutory mandate, particularly in terms of confidentiality. Their ethical and legal obligations should al...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/navigating-antitrust-issues-in-the-pharmaceutical-and-life-science-industries-cle/ Antitrust litigation in the life sciences sector has continued to grow and evolve, with a rapid mix of innovate theories and impactful court decisions over the past few years. Pharmaceutical companies must constantly consider the changing landscape as they pu...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/accounts-receivable-cashflow-automation/ Automating the order-to-cash cycle ends with cash being received. However, that’s not the true end to the process. It’s the beginning of the next cycle of collections or deductions management or your treasury team’s bank reconciliation process. Achieving consistent cash flow in your organization is t...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/cryptocurrencies-and-money-laundering-cle/ The growing market participation in digital asset transactions further drives governmental scrutiny, particularly in anti-money laundering enforcement involving cryptocurrencies. Recognizing the opportunities and risks presented by the tremendous growth of cryptocurrency, the Biden administration h...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/fcpa-under-bidens-administration-cle-2022/ The Biden administration considers corruption a top threat to national security that impacts the economy, the global anti-poverty development initiatives, and the overall democratic ideologies. To address this issue, the administration further elevates its enforcement efforts to counter corruption,...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/substance-abuse-in-the-legal-profession-cle-2022/ Legal practitioners have become highly susceptible to substance abuse. Research reveals that they are a high-risk group for substance addiction issues because of the high-stress work environment and heavy workloads. Adding to this growing concern is the hesitation among legal professionals t...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/antitrust-enforcement-in-the-world-of-no-poach-cle/ For many years, antitrust legal activity and enforcement was focused on conduct related to competitors’ product markets. However, recently, several cases have focused on activities associated with no-poaching, or agreements between industry competitors relating to their employees and workf...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/finra-arbitration-2022-cle/ The FINRA arbitration landscape has been continuously reshaped with rule changes, changes in applicable law, changes in format, and new litigation trends. Practitioners in the space should keep themselves abreast of the emerging updates. Join securities arbitration experts Rebecca A. Beers (RumbergerKirk) and Hea...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/third-party-risk-management-framework/ Establishing effective third-party vendors has been at the forefront of business development strategies today. With the current remote workforce setup, the importance of having efficient vendors to streamline complex business processes has been underscored, and more companies started depending on sever...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/the-promises-of-enterprise-resource-planning-in-manufacturing/ With Covid-19-related disruptions, rapidly changing compliance regulations, and rising demands for food quality, today’s food and beverage (F&B) industry must be more agile and innovative than ever before. These manufacturing challenges emphasize the importance of leveraging Ent...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/dojs-new-cryptocurrency-task-force-means-for-your-firm-cle/ As digital assets and distributed ledger technologies continue to develop, cybercrimes involving cryptocurrencies also worsen. From email phishing to ransomware, hackers have shifted their attacks into more pervasive and malicious forms breaking even the most sophisticated security...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/alternative-dispute-resolution-in-the-construction-industry-cle/ The economic disruptions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, along with recent court cases, have triggered waves of issues in the construction industry. These developments further complicate the regulatory landscape, particularly the concept of the limitation of liability clause...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/the-zero-trust-approach-2022/ The looming threat of cloud and network security risk exposures has compelled organizations to actively bolster their data systems and cyber resiliency now more than ever. In response to the growing ineffectiveness of network perimeter defenses, businesses have increasingly turned to a “Zero-Trust approach” to...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/a-comprehensive-guide-on-non-fungible-tokens-cle-2022/ The recent surge of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—in number, value, and type—has become a clear sign of their high growth potential across all types of industries. By associating digital and physical goods with a unique identifier on a tamper-resistant blockchain, NFTs allow for unpreceden...

Webcast URL: https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/trust-liquidation-cle-2022/ In the face of a global pandemic, bankruptcy mechanisms have become increasingly relevant. With the spike of COVID-19-related business bankruptcy filings, post-confirmation liquidation and litigation trusts have been utilized more frequently. However, the role of these methods in the resolution of Chapter 11 bank...