Course Overview
Attorneys will learn the enforcement levers the FTC pulls on endorsement practices, including the FTC Act, the Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule, and the Notice of Penalty Offenses.
Attendees will gain skill in drafting brand-creator agreements, disclosing material connections across platforms, and addressing parallel state consumer protection and class action exposure targeting brands’ influencer campaigns.
Attorneys will learn the enforcement levers the FTC pulls on endorsement practices, including the FTC Act, the Consumer Reviews and Testimonials Rule, and the Notice of Penalty Offenses.
Attendees will gain skill in drafting brand-creator agreements, disclosing material connections across platforms, and addressing parallel state consumer protection and class action exposure targeting brands’ influencer campaigns.
Agenda
SESSION 1
Evolution of FTC Enforcement
SESSION 2
Platform-Specific Disclosure Standards
SESSION 3
Advanced Creator Agreements
SESSION 4
FTC Investigation Defense & Strategy
SESSION 5
Endorsement Litigation & Class Action Risks
SESSION 6
Global Regulatory Landscape
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm EST
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The Commission is moving beyond mere warnings, leveraging the Notice of Penalty Offenses to secure heavy fines. Attorneys will see how this proactive era targets both brands and individual creators, with marketplace transparency as the FTC’s enforcement objective.
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1:20 pm - 1:40 pm EST
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In the fast-paced world of affiliate links and livestreams, “set it and forget it” disclosures fail. Attorneys must keep transparency clear and conspicuous as viewers move dynamically across platforms, ensuring the material connection is never lost in transit.
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1:40 pm - 2:00 pm EST
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Drafting robust contracts requires more than shifting blame to the influencer. Effective agreements establish clear monitoring protocols and corrective actions, recognizing the principle that a brand can never fully contract away its legal accountability for a creator’s conduct.
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2:10 pm - 2:30 pm EST
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When the FTC knocks, a defensive posture is not enough. Success lies in demonstrating a culture of compliance through rigorous internal audits and proactive monitoring, showing regulators the brand takes its consumer protection obligations seriously from day one.
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2:30 pm - 2:50 pm EST
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Beyond federal regulators, brands now face a growing wave of consumer class actions. These suits often mirror FTC theories, challenge the adequacy of disclosures, and force companies to defend their marketing practices in high-stakes, unpredictable courtroom battles.
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2:50 pm - 3:10 pm EST
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Endorsement law does not stop at the border. From strict UK standards to emerging EU directives, brands must navigate a fragmented global landscape where international regulators increasingly coordinate to crack down on deceptive influencer marketing worldwide.
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SESSION I
Deposing trucking company personnel…
SESSION II
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION III
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION IV
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In trucking accident litigation, plaintiff attorneys must strategically depose key company personnel to uncover negligence, regulatory violations, and systemic misconduct.
This session provides practical deposition strategies to hold carriers accountable and maximize case value. From frontline drivers to senior executives, attendees will learn how to ask precise questions that expose operational lapses, reveal liability patterns, and strengthen plaintiff claims.
Participants will gain tools to challenge unsafe company cultures, evaluate inadequate training and hiring, and document compliance gaps that often lead to catastrophic incidents.
speakers
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
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Michael Atleson is Of Counsel at DLA Piper in Washington, DC, with extensive experience in regulation, policy, enforcement, and management, focused on artificial intelligence, advertising, and privacy. He spent close to 20 years in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, serving in roles including Assistant Director for Regional Operations, Counsel to the Director, and most recently Senior Staff Attorney in the Division of Advertising Practices. During his time as Senior Staff Attorney, Michael managed numerous and novel enforcement matters related to AI and consumer reviews, engaged frequently with foreign, federal, and state agencies, industry groups, academics, consumer organizations, and media representatives, and co-led the development of the Commission’s groundbreaking Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials. Michael is a recognized thought leader who brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by diverse roles in the private and public spheres.
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Michael Atleson is Of Counsel at DLA Piper in Washington, DC, with extensive experience in regulation, policy, enforcement, and management, focused on artificial intelligence, advertising, and privacy. He spent close to 20 years in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, serving in roles including Assistant Director for Regional Operations, Counsel to the Director, and most recently Senior Staff Attorney in the Division of Advertising Practices. During his time as Senior Staff Attorney, Michael managed numerous and novel enforcement matters related to AI and consumer reviews, engaged frequently with foreign, federal, and state agencies, industry groups, academics, consumer organizations, and media representatives, and co-led the development of the Commission’s groundbreaking Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials. Michael is a recognized thought leader who brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by diverse roles in the private and public spheres.
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Michael Isselin is a Partner at DLA Piper in New York. His practice spans a wide range of areas in the entertainment industry, focused on talent and influencer marketing, SAGAFTRA matters, celebrity endorsements, commercial and content production, sports marketing, and sponsorships. Michael’s knowledge of branding mechanics, content creation, social media engagement, and talent negotiations makes him the go-to attorney and trusted advisor to a roster of high-profile clients, and his negotiation skills and industry acumen have resulted in securing some of the most lucrative endorsement deals involving some of the world’s top celebrities. Michael serves as legal counsel to The Joint Policy Committee, LLC (JPC), the bargaining representative responsible for negotiating the $3+ billion SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract on behalf of the advertising industry, and he guides major brands and emerging companies through projects involving Web3 and AI.
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Andrew Sacks (Andy) is Of Counsel at DLA Piper in Seattle, with more than 35 years of experience representing clients before federal and state regulatory agencies, focused on consumer protection and competition issues. Andy has served a wide range of clients from virtually all industries, with an emphasis on marketing, technology, and telecommunication companies, and has successfully defended corporate clients in numerous significant consumer protection regulatory proceedings, including favorably resolving cases at the investigative stage, after administrative or court litigation has been initiated but before trial, or through completion of successful litigation. As a member of DLA Piper’s Telecommunications Group, Andy advises U.S. and global telecom and technology companies on transactional and compliance matters, and has expertise in every aspect of providing legal support to consumer brands on consumer protection issues, including FTC and FCC matters involving truth in advertising, claim substantiation, advertising disclosures, online marketing, influencers and endorsements, and consumer privacy.
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June 19, 2026
3 Hour Program
Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!
In this new expanded webinar, Eric and Leighanne will review other benefits like converting your practice to an S Corporation, retirement planning and discuss apps that can help tie all this together and make your record keeping a breeze!
Who Should Attend:
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you think about taxes—and take home the tools you need to save thousands year after year.
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Closed-captioning available
2026-06-19 13:00:00
October 30, 2025
2 Hour Program
This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.
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Date / Time: December 19, 2025
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2025-10-30 14:00:00
June 5, 2026
2 Hour Program
Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender
In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.
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Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue
In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.
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Date / Time: December 11, 2025
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2026-06-05 14:00:00
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The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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