Blank Rome Events

What are the planning and reporting implications when a donor contemplates gifting an interest in a partnership or an LLC to an exempt organization? Michael Sanders (Sanders Michael) will join Amanda Nussbaum (Proskauer Rose LLP) on November 25 to present a Strafford webinar on gifting impacts to donors, due diligence requirements and possible tax consequences to the donee charity, and operational insights. bit.ly/3TrpIPv #gifting #doneecharity #exemptorganizations #taxlaw

We are thrilled to be sending a 13-person team of business litigation, corporate, intellectual property litigation, international trade, maritime, and white collar defense and investigations attorneys to the International Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Conference, being held September 15 through 20, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico. The team is looking forward to meeting with old friends and new and building relationships during the conference. In addition, Bradley Henry, Matthew Homyk, Richard Singleton, and Timothy Hruby will serve as speakers at the Conference. Learn more: bit.ly/4eeEVLB

As the legal landscape increasingly pivots towards digital evidence, understanding the intricacies of smartphone data can be a decisive factor. Michael Iannucci and Naomi Zwillenberg will join Mary C. Doherty (Airgas) at the Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia’s Litigation CLE Institute on September 10 to delve into the complicated relationship between law and mobile technology. Blank Rome is pleased to be a sponsor of the program. Learn more: bit.ly/4ec1MHE #digitalevidence #litigation #smartphonedata #mobiletechnology

What pre-award data rights considerations should government contracts professionals be aware of when purchasing software? David Bodner will moderate a panel discussing this at this American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law Intellectual Property Committee program on Thursday, September 26, at Blank Rome’s Washington, D.C., office. Panelists Ted Jung (Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters), Rizlane Riahi (Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters), and Chinedum Okparaeke (Anduril Industries) will talk about things to keep in mind given 2023 changes to DFARS Subpart 227.7 as well as industry pre-award best practices and how pre-award decisions can impact post-award performance. Learn more: bit.ly/4cVPYZ4 #datarights #governmentcontracting #govcon #governmentcontracts

How has the state and local tax arena evolved this year? Mitchell Newmark’s session on October 29 at the Tax Executives Institute Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, will cover key developments tax professionals need to know. Blank Rome is pleased to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Conference. Learn more: bit.ly/3Tho8zP #statetax #SALT #stateandlocaltax #taxlaw

Why have some financial services companies had success incorporating artificial intelligence (“AI”) into their operations while others haven’t? What’s the current state of Fintech-sponsor bank partnerships? Andy Arculin will join a panel at LEND360, being held September 11 through 13 in Nashville, TN, to talk about why AI rollouts get delayed and how to accelerate and win the AI race. And Scott Wortman’s session will discuss requirements FinTechs must meet to initiate conversations and the conditions needed for integration so a foundation can be set for a mutually beneficial partnership that fosters innovation and growth. Blank Rome is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference. Learn more: bit.ly/3Z5B6Eq #financialservices #fintech #ai #artificialintelligence

What are the broader market consolidation trends following cannabis’ shift to Schedule III? Frank Segall will join panel moderator Scott Greiper (Viridian Capital Advisors), Pablo Zuanic (Zuanic & Associates), and Barbara Webb (MGO) on Tuesday, October 8, at Benzinga’s Fall 2024 Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, Illinois to discuss which types of companies are likely to thrive and which might falter, examining how investors can identify solid bets in this new landscape and avoid pitfalls in an increasingly competitive market. Blank Rome is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference. Learn more: bit.ly/3TeeqOD #cannabisindustry #scheduleiii #corporatecannabis #cannabisindustrylaw

Register now for Blank Rome’s 8th Annual State of the Cannabis Industry Conference! Join us in person or via live stream on October 21, 2024. Save 25% off your registration if you register before Friday, September 6, 2024! RSVP here: bit.ly/3AJprRA #cannabisindustry

What are the most pressing legal trends impacting HR and talent acquisition? Stephanie Gantman Kaplan and Sharon Klein will join Gabi Carachilo (The Muse and Fairygodboss) on Tuesday, September 24, to break down everything from the new non-compete bans to the privacy challenges of artificial intelligence (“AI”), plus need-to-know employment law changes and practical ways to be prepared for new federal and state AI legislation at this live, interactive webinar hosted by Blank Rome, Fairygodboss, and The Muse. Learn more: bit.ly/4fWwkzb #HR #talentacquisition #employmentlaw #AIprivacy

Deal making requires strategy, leadership, and solutions. Molly Crane will join the “Ask the Experts” panel on Wednesday, August 28, at ECHELON Partners’ Deals & Dealmakers Summit in Dana Point, California, to discuss the most strategic and current mergers and acquisitions topics within the wealth and investment management industries. Learn more: bit.ly/3Z4bk3g #dealmaking #investmentmanagement #mergersandacquisitions