Past Events

McDonald Hopkins' Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak will present on "Private Equity Investors: Practice Life Cycle Match Made in Heaven" at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2021 ASCRS/ASOA Annual Meeting.

James Giszczak, Co-Chair of McDonald Hopkins' national Data Privacy & Cybersecurity group, will be speaking on Wednesday, July 14, at the 2021 NetDiligence CyberRisk Summit. 

In part 1 of this M&A webinar (available here), we discussed going to market considerations, key due diligence areas, negotiation of the letter of intent, and the roles of the investment banker, attorney and other advisors. In part 2, presented by McDonald Hopkins' National Healthcare Practice Group, attorneys Richard Cooper and Christal Contini will discuss the next steps in the deal process once a buyer has been selected and the letter of intent has been executed.

Startups and Innovation

Innovation is a key component to success when it comes to launching a startup - and it remains important even years later, when you've established your business and are looking to grow. In this IP Plus webinar, McDonald Hopkins IP & Corporate Startup attorneys Jim Muraff and Jordan Koss will lead a roundtable discussion with two company founders on the role innovation played as they launched their companies and how it is the driving force in everything they do.

McDonald Hopkins Associate Joelle Dvir will be speaking on the panel “Ask The Experts: Containment: How Can You Prevent Further Penetration When Most Communication is Online and Digital”

The event, part of the SC Media Annual Digital Congress, is scheduled for June 23 at 11:25 a.m. and registration is now open.

McDonald Hopkins associate Joelle Dvir will be one of the speakers on an expert panel regarding "User-Centric Security" at the Florida and Caribbean Cybersecurity Summit on June 16 at 10 a.m. 

Registration is now open.

Record high water levels are causing millions of dollars of damage to lakeshore properties.  In some cases the damage is so extensive that without repair and mitigation projects, homeowners are in jeopardy of losing their residences. Thankfully, in 2019 the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation to allow lakefront homeowners to create special improvement districts (“SIDs”) to voluntarily assess their property to create funding for erosion control projects. This funding is repaid through the assessment. Now, here in 2021, the Ohio General Assembly is in the finals stages of extending the special improvement legislation to all the watersheds in the state.

McDonald Hopkins Associate Joelle Dvir is the featured presenter for "Beware of #Ransomware: Don’t Fall Victim, Protect Your Practice." Don't miss out on this valuable educational webinar presented by Symplast

Rick Hindmand will be a panelist on a live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A on June 2.  He will present on "Structuring Indemnification Provisions in Business Associate Agreements: Allocating Risk in Healthcare Contracting."

With the rise in e-commerce, many international organizations are facing critical issues stemming from IP and antitrust laws. In this webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins' Intellectual Property Department, attorneys Stephen Rosenfeld, Jeff Van Winkle, Jennifer Dowdell Armstrong, Christopher Allen and Jacob Radecki will highlight recent and prevalent IP and antitrust issues for international organizations, especially in e-commerce and technology. 

McDonald Hopkins member John Wirtshafter will be one of the presenters for an informative program about executive compensation. The program is unique for its dual legal and financial planning perspectives. Whether you’re thinking about joining a new firm, working on getting promoted, have been let go, or planning to retire, it’s important to know how to negotiate the besst package.

Courtney Tito, Member of the Health Law group at McDonald Hopkins, LLC  in its West Palm Beach office will be presenting this informative webinar. This presentation will provide the participants with an overview of the bases for Medicare Revocations and what types of issues can be addressed now to hopefully avoid a revocation action in the future. Additionally, Courtney will provide some thoughts on how best to respond to a notice of revocation and the impact of September 2019 Final Rule on the effect of revocation.

Amanda Martin, a member of McDonald Hopkins National Data Privacy and Cybersecurity group, is a panelist at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law's 2021 Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection virtual conference.  She will be speaking on Technical and Legal Implications of the Growth in Supply Chain Cyberattacks.

Employers, and in particular public and government employers, have faced and learned a great deal since the onset of COVID-19 early last year. Although the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” appears to be on the horizon, new challenges continue to arise, creating a complex landscape for employers in 2021.

In this one-hour webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins Public Law Practice Group, labor and employment attorneys Jim Boutrous, Karina Conley and Ryan Neumeyer will provide practical guidance on some of the main issues employers are facing regarding vaccinations and other safety issues. 

Join CREW Cleveland for a discussion on the Van Aken District project. Led by an expert panel, learn who the players were, what roles they played, and how they worked to overcome obstacles and find success as they prepare to embark on Phase II of this transformative project that changed an under-utilized part of Shaker Heights into a vibrant neighborhood.

Come join in a conversation around the UNSDGs, their origins, applicability for all segments of society, their use in organizational governance, investment decisions, financial reporting, and in strategy formation. The discussion will be lead by Amy Wojnarwsky (Attorney at McDonald Hopkins), Richik Sarkar (Attorney at Dinsmore Shohl), and Theo Legwaila (Investment Banker at EPOCH Pi). Please bring your questions and examples of their use and be prepared to share and learn.

It's not a question of if OSHA may appear at your place of business, but when OSHA will appear at your place of business. Is your organization prepared to handle an impromptu visit by an OSHA Safety Officer? Do you have a plan in place on how to handle this situation?

McDonald Hopkins' Dominic Paluzzi, Co-Chair of the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, will be speaking on "How responding to a cyberattack has changed one year into COVID" as part of a webinar series titled "Incidentally Informed" hosted by CyberClan.

McDonald Hopkins' Dominic Paluzzi, Co-Chair of the firm's national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, will be speaking on the "Repercussions from Putting Privacy on Pause" as part of the annual PLUS Cyber Symposium.

McDonald Hopkins' Stephen Rosenfeld will discuss litigation and case law updates for licensings lawyers as part of PLI's 2-day Advanced Licensing Agreements 2021 program.

Joelle Dvir (McDonald Hopkins) and Robert Fowler (Exterro) will present at ACC South Florida's 11th annual CLE Conference on April 30, 2021.

Joelle Dvir will be speaking on "Ransomware and the practical and legal considerations of paying the ransom" at the CyberNow Summit on April 27, 2021.  

Stopping IP Infringers Without Expensive Lawsuits

With all of the work that goes into protecting your trademarks, patents, and copyrights, you want to make sure your business is adequately prepared if and when someone infringes on your intellectual property. With the rise of e-commerce, infringers have increased in numbers and become more elusive. In this webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins' Intellectual Property Department, attorneys Matt Cavanagh, Nicholas Kurk and Mark Masterson will highlight cost effective alternatives to combatting IP infringement that occurs nationally or internationally, especially in e-commerce. 

ON-DEMAND

Even amid the challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, healthcare M&A activity has remained strong - and it only looks to accelerate as we head further into 2021. In this webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins' National Healthcare Practice Group, attorneys Richard Cooper and Christal Contini will discuss the state of the market and provide their insight on how to navigate the deal process and key legal issues.

Emily Johnson will be on a panel of specialized healthcare lawyers discussing the CURES Act, a law that is designed to help accelerate medical product development and bring new innovations and advancements to patients who need them faster and more efficiently. 

McDonald Hopkins' Micah Marcus will be a panelist on Tuesday, April 13, discussing the COVID-borne phenomenon of remote trials as part of The Chicago Bar Association Bankruptcy & Reorganization Committee's
Hon. Robert E. Ginsberg Annual Program on Commercial Bankruptcy.

The challenges presented to organizations by the pandemic forced businesses to pivot to accommodate lockdown orders. As more people begin to go back to the office, companies will need to adapt once again.

McDonald Hopkins associate Karina Conley will moderate the first of Team NEO’s two-part webinar series that will explore the legal and cultural aspects to re-starting.

In this on-demand webinar session, McDonald Hopkins Intellectual Property attorneys Todd Benni and Mark Masterson will lead a discussion with a panel of leaders in the medical device industry, to discuss how they managed to stay innovative during the COVID pandemic and what challenges and opportunities they feel will materialize post pandemic. Todd is a member and the chair of McDonald Hopkins' IP Prosecution and Management Practice Group. He assists clients with cost effective patent and trademark portfolio management, preparation and procurement of patents and trademarks, IP related due diligence, competitive analysis, new product clearance, and IP related agreements. Mark is a member and licensed patent attorney with a diverse practice that focuses on developing and executing strategic IP solutions for innovative companies and individuals, and identifying practical legal strategies to resolve IP related disputes in a cost-effective manner.

What We've Learned and Going Forward: Virtual Healthcare Strategies, Opportunities and Compliance Challenges 

In this webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins, legal, telehealth industry and advisory panelists will provide practical guidance on some of the main strategies, opportunities and challenges that physician practices and technology companies face as telehealth visits, remote patient monitoring, and value-based care become more of a norm in the ever evolving COVID-19 era and beyond.

McDonald Hopkins member Stephen Rosenfeld will present Party Disputes: Litigation and Case Law Update for Licensing Lawyers to open a two-day program from Practising Law Institute. Each day of the Advanced Licensing Agreements 2021 series will feature seven sessions.

Innovation Strategies in the Chemical Industry

In this webinar session, McDonald Hopkins Intellectual Property attorney Scott Slaby will lead a discussion with chemical company leaders from Momentive Technologies and ChemQuest, to examine how they have adjusted to the challenges presented during the COVID pandemic and how they have approached innovation during these uncertain times.

David Hales, Co-Chair of McDonald Hopkins' Real Estate practice, will be a panelist at TMA Northern Ohio's Commercial Real Estate Webinar on February 25, 2020 at 10 a.m. EST. This is a great opportunity to learn about the challenges and opportunities in today’s commercial real estate market.

Dominic Paluzzi, Co-Chair of McDonald Hopkins' Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group, will be a panelist at the regional cyber threat briefing with FBI’s Special Agent Eric D. Shiffman.  A discussion with thought leaders from law enforcement, legal, risk management, crisis communications and technology will follow on how business leaders can better protect their companies from increased cyber and other business risks in the wake of the rush to work-from-home due to COVID-19.

McDonald Hopkins President Shawn Riley and General Corporate Practice Group Chair Todd Baumgartner will be presenters at Session 4 of It's Accrual World: Strategic Thinking in a Post-COVID World. Join LeadingAge Ohio to discuss and tackle some of the major financial concerns brought on by COVID-19 and how to strategically plan for survival post-COVID.

Employment Law/Leave

COVID & The Workplace—What We’ve Learned and What We Should Expect

Employers, and in particular healthcare employers, have faced and learned a great deal since the onset of COVID-19 almost a year ago. Although the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” appears to be on the horizon, new changes continue to arise, creating a complex landscape for employers in 2021.

In this one-hour webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins, employment attorneys Jim Boutrous and Karina Conley will provide practical guidance on some of the main issues healthcare employees have faced and can expect to face in the ever evolving COVID-19 era.

McDonald Hopkins member Mike Wise will serve as a session coordinator for "Energy Policy in Ohio: Business & Industry’s Priorities in the 134th Ohio General Assembly," during the all-virtual, 25th Annual Ohio Energy Savings and Management Conference & Virtual Institute. 

When there's hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars at stake, a little caution and negotiation savvy can go a long way. This program will help you understand the ins and outs of different loan options and loan documentation so you know what to look for. Know what's negotiable, what's not, and how to work in favorable terms for your client's benefit. 

CEO Innovation Roundtable
How to survive during a pandemic and thrive post-pandemic

In this webinar session, McDonald Hopkins Intellectual Property Department Chair David Cupar will lead a CEO roundtable discussion with two innovative companies to examine how to survive during a pandemic and thrive post-pandemic.

Jodi Berg, CEO of Vitamix and Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods will reveal how their businesses had to adapt and plan during the pandemic. 

In this webinar series, members of McDonald Hopkins National Healthcare Practice Group and professional guests from around the country will examine the key health law questions arising and evolving from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this session, Emily Johnson, Elizabeth Sullivan and Courtney Tito will discuss the regulatory and compliance issues brought up most often by McDonald Hopkins' clients.

McDonald Hopkins attorney, Jim Giszczak, will be moderating a panel discussion at the 30th Annual Ohio Business Tax Conference on January 20, 2021.  He will be speaking on: 

Staying Competitive in a Technology-Driven, Connected World … Meeting the Challenges of Data Privacy & Cybersecurity in a New Global Workplace

McDonald Hopkins attorney, Colin Battersby, is a panelist at the 30th Annual Ohio Business Tax Conference on January 20, 2021.  He will be speaking on:

Staying Competitive in a Technology-Driven, Connected World: Harnessing the Blockchain for Tax … Practical Business Strategies to Incorporate Technology and How Fully Implemented Blockchain Technology Will Transform Business Tax Departments

McDonald Hopkins attorneys, David Kall and Adam Smith, are panelists at the 30th Annual Ohio Business Tax Conference on January 19, 2021.  They will be speaking on:

Real Property Taxation … Impact of the Pandemic Crisis on Commercial Real Estate Values & Property Taxes and Successfully Contesting Real Property Tax Valuations & Excessive Property Tax Burdens

Join McDonald Hopkins member Adam Grais for a Paycheck Protection Program update presented by CFO Simplified. Grais, who focuses on complex federal tax issues, will discuss the recent renewal of the PPP.

If you suffer a ransomware attack, your first call should not be to your IT department, but to someone like Joelle Dvir, associate in McDonald Hopkins' national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, one of Advisen's Cyber Law Firms of the Year. Joelle advises companies on incident and breach response to minimize exposure.

The Elite SDVOB Network will be kicking off a series of national virtual events on December 16, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Central Time (2 p.m. PST, and 5 p.m. EST). Special guest speakers include McDonald Hopkins member Michelle Kantor, and diversity Subject Matter Expert and SDVOB business owner David Rambhajan. Joint-sponsored by Elite SDVOB Network, AT&T and McDonald-Hopkins, admission is free.