Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00-7:30pm.

$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (check or cash please). At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy downtown by the Burnside Bridge.

Contact Anu ([email protected] or 503-896-5080) to RSVP. Check website (www.mercycorpsnw.org) day of the event for any cancellation notices.

Eric Helmy from Northwest Business Law Clinic will discuss how the law impacts all areas of your business. You will learn about the most common legal business problems, and how to avoid them. He will also tell you where to find legal assistance.

Sledgehammer: When does a startup need to call a lawyer?

And when can a startup get by without one? The members of PIE invite you to join them for a great session on understanding better when and when you don't need a lawyer.

We have invited one of the tech startup industry's best law firms to come and talk to the entreprenuers in Portland's startup scene. Neil Nathanson from the Portland office of the leading startup law firm Perkins Coie, will talk about the critical points in a startup's lifecycle where having your own legal sledgehammer is essential. Also joining him will be Jeff Bock, addressing licensing and intellectual property issues and Neil addressing corporate and finance issues. He will also cover what sort of services and counsel you can expect from a law firm and then be open for a Q&A session.

The event will start at 6pm, but the doors will open around 5:30 with pizza available.

There is no fee to attend - but please only register if you intend to come so we can have enough food.

Website: http://piepdx.com/2010/01/startup-law-101-when-does-a-startu...

Do you know what makes an effective legal hold? Do you even know what a legal hold is? Attend this webinar by leading national expert Brad Harris to learn what your company needs to do now to be ready for its next legal hold.

When the possibility of litigation or regulatory investigation arises, a legal hold is the first step a company must take as part of a duty to preserve potentially-relevant data. A legal hold is a notification directing employees to save pertinent information and data. Do it right and it’s a smooth process with little impact on your business. Do it wrong and it can severely compromise your case. No matter the size of your company, legal holds are a necessary reality.

2010 has been a watershed year for cases involving legal holds with the Courts have been issuing monetary sanctions and declarations of “gross negligence” in numerous cases. This webcast will review recent legal hold cases starting with January’s Pension Committee v. Banc of America Securities, Rimkus v. Cammarata, Crown Castle v. Nudd Corp., Jones v. Bremen HS and other recent cases that are driving the need for making legal holds a priority in any litigation.

This timely program will address:

• Recent directions and trends in case law
• Why legal holds are so important
• Best practices for recognizing and responding to a duty to preserve

Who Should Attend? This webinar will have be important for the following: C-level executives, general counsels and in-house legal staffs, law firms, compliance executives and managers, regulatory executives and managers, and IT executives and managers.

Presented by: - Elleanor Chin, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Elleanor Chin has extensive experience counseling clients on e-discovery and managing electronic discovery in complex litigation, including antitrust matters and class actions (more).

• Erica Couch, Senior Paralegal, Microsoft Corp. The primary focus of her work is managing discovery in civil litigation matters, including drafting and implementing document retention notices, as well as overseeing governmental inquiries to Microsoft Corporation (more).

• Brad Harris, Vice President of Legal Products, Zapproved, Inc., has more than 25 years of experience in the high technology and enterprise software sectors, including assisting Fortune 1000 companies enhance their e-discovery preparedness (more).

Event Details: When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 Where: Webinar Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PDT Cost: Free for TechAmerica Members, $35 Nonmembers

Register: (503) 624-5715 or at http://www.techamerica.org/legalholds

For someone starting a business, addressing legal issues can be intimidating from both a cost and time perspective. Mapping a startup's initial legal needs can help create predictability around expenses, clarify questions of prioritization of expenses, and improve allocation of resources.

Gina Atwood, a business attorney with the Immix Law Group, will outline the common legal needs of startups – corporate formation and governance, contracts, IP and Securities. The presentation will provide education on some of the core legal issues faced by startup, and offer suggestions for how to improve the predictability of legal expenses. It will be followed by an interactive session where interested attendees will brainstorm with Gina about their startup needs.

This event is part of our ongoing Incubator series to provide information, guidance and networking to startups. The events will feature presentations by seasoned business leaders and leading firms including presentations by some of our Charter Members and sponsors.

Pricing: TiE Members: $10
Non Members: $40

At the door : TiE members: $15
Non members: $45

To register please visit: https://oregon.tie.org/event/40/legal-basics-emerging-startups

Please RSVP at the URL above!

Controversy over the last year concerning the publishing of a Dutch scientist’s research on smallpox points up the strategic concerns with the availability of sensitive information. Most companies recognize that U.S. export control laws apply to shipments of products or technical data out of the United States to another country.

Some companies still do not realize, however, that the sharing of technology or source code with a foreign national is also an export – even when the foreign national is within the United States. Under the "deemed export rule" in the EAR - Export Administration Regulations (or parallel prohibitions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations - ITAR, which applies to exports of military items) , a transfer of technology or source code (except encryption source code) is "deemed" to be "an export to the home country or countries of the foreign national."

This rule has important implications for any company that employs foreign nationals or has business dealings with foreign companies. Universities can be covered if hosting foreign nationals, sharing research or if involved in academic exchanges. Recent revisions to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' regulations require human resources personnel to have an understanding of the implications of a “Deemed Export” and understand when the employer/institution might be required to restrict a foreign national's access to any technology until a “Deemed Export” license is obtained. Companies that violate the rule with respect to transfers of commercial or dual use technology and software risk civil and criminal fines, potential loss of export privileges, and negative publicity.

This afternoon program will provide an overview of the deemed export regulations, proposed revisions and measures and practices necessary to comply with the rules. The presentation will cover the exceptions to the regulations and suggests ways in which to structure a compliance program so that company, university and research staff are aware of the regulations and their responsibilities. Presenters will include attorneys from Dorsey & Whitney, Ater Wynne and the Export Compliance Manager from Oregon Health Sciences University.

Scott Goddin Director U.S. Commercial Service-Portland Tel. 503-326-3001/5156 (direct) [email protected]

In today’s increasingly digital and connected world, every organization is constantly exposed to cyber and data security risks. The threat landscape is becoming more complex, and defense strategies that worked 10 years ago are no longer adequate. Join this expert panel as they share an innovative new approach to data security, explain the new risks that have emerged over the last decade, and offer practical advice for an effective defense strategy.

What Will You Learn?

• How the cyber threat landscape has change over the last 10 years and the implications for your defense strategy
• Fundamentals and best practices for a strong data security program
• Why it’s dangerous to think of cyber threats as "external”
• Why data security is no longer just an IT issue
• The new generation of data security tools
• Who the new players are in cyber crimes
• Developments in cyber risk insurance

Panelists:

• Charles Jennings, CEO, Swan Island Networks
• David Childers, CIPP, OCEG Fellow, CEO of Compli
• W. Wyatt Starnes, former VP and CTO, Cyber Harris Corporation
• Joe Shallenburger, Esq., General Counsel and Chief Patent Counsel, Cascade Microtech, Inc.

Moderator:

• JoAnn Kohl, Attorney at Lane Powell PC

Who Should Attend?

• Specialists in technology
• Compliance
• Risk management
• Legal
• IT

For more Information and to Register, Click here

Hey PDX Legal Hackers, we're (finally!) kicking off this meetup group with our first official meetup. If you can attend and are interested in giving a short (6-minute max) presentation on a legal hack you've developed or are interested in developing let me know and I'll put you on the agenda. Otherwise we'll be heavy on the networking for this first event and we will work together to set a theme and agenda for future meetups. Hope you can make it!

Join us for a lunchtime session with business litigation attorney Caroline Harris Crowne and special guest speaker, Jason Bolt, entrepreneur and founder of Revant Optics and Society43.

The presentation will cover:

What to expect if your business gets into a lawsuit. Different options for resolving business disputes. What to do when a dispute is brewing.

Bring your questions and your appetite for an interactive and nourishing midday break. Lunch will be provided! Space is limited, so click here and sign up now!

“Attorney” may seem like a four-letter word, but every startup faces legal questions, and it’s always best to have the right structure and protections in place from the outset. This workshop will provide you with a general overview of common startup legal issues, and will help you learn how to translate “legalese” into plain language that you can understand.

You will walk away from this workshop with legal templates you can start using in your business today, including:

• LLC Operating Agreement & Guidelines
• Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement
• Employment Agreement
• Independent Contractor Agreement

You will also get:

• Guidance on whether to choose an LLC vs. corporation
• A better understanding of the difference between employees and independent contractors
• An overview of key legal issues that affect startups
• Answers to basic questions about protecting your IP

Coffee and breakfast snacks provided.

Cost: $60 for OEN members and $125 for non-members.

Register here: http://bit.ly/legal-seminar

The attorneys over at Miller Nash are looking to refine their knowledge in regards to the legal needs of startups here in town.

Along with Oregon Story Board, Miller Nash is hosting a gathering for local entrepreneurs and startups to both gain a better understanding of your needs as well as answer a few of your own questions.

There will be four different attorneys from Miller Nash in the areas of Intellectual Property, Tax and General Business, General Business and Securities, and Employment in attendance.

Space is limited, so register now.

Held in Portland each September, PREX is attended by the best and brightest minds in in-house preservation, compliance and overall e-discovery. It combines practical education with the latest insights on case law and e-discovery strategy and best practices.

The event brings together judges, lawyers, advisors and corporate counsel to discuss trends in legal preservation and technology, network with peers and build meaningful connections with the legal community.

Attend this inspiring educational experience to build your career and take your expertise to the next level. You’ll engage with corporate e-discovery heroes, gain insights on the latest developments in law and technology, and learn about real-world best practices that you can use to enhance your e-discovery processes. Join us in Portland this September for PREX17, the sixth annual conference. Prepare to be motivated, challenged, informed and inspired to elevate your e-discovery practice to new heights. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://edgenetworks.us/register-cybersecurity-event-steps-better-business-cyber-security/

Enjoy a catered lunch while you listen to an industry leaders panel discussion on the various aspects of data security and how it can impact your business. Because 60% of SMB's go out of business in the first six months after a cyber attack, we have partnered with industry pros to bring you this timely discussion. The discussion is moderated by Max Ault from the CREDC and will allow for audience interaction. The vast majority of cybersecurity breaches that we see today could have could easily be prevented. Come and learn practical things that you can do today to improve your standing, and secure your data.

Our lineup of speakers covers three critical dimensions that businesses owners large and small need to consider to advance their cybersecurity posture. Erin Lambley from Landerholm will cover all the legal aspects of a data breach and what companies need to consider doing to defend themselves from legal action. Dave Anzelotti from Biggs Insurance will discuss the various policies that are now available to give you peace of mind in case there is ever a breach. And Josh McKinney, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with decades of experience building internal cybersecurity teams at giants like Nike, Lockheed Martin, and UPS. He will address the technical aspects that IT managers and executives need can do today to improve their posture and even get ahead by becoming compliant with national standards.

Speakers:

Panel Moderator: Max Ault from CREDC Legal: Erin Lambley from Lenaderholm Tech: Josh Mckinney from Edge Networks Insurance: Dave Anzelotti from Biggs Insurance

The MBA is partnering with the Technology Association of Oregon to host a hackathon focused on improving access to justice and services for self-represented litigants and the homeless.

WHAT IS A HACKATHON? A hackathon is an event at which a large number of people meet to engage in a collaborative endeavor, splitting into teams and brainstorming new solutions to existing problems.

COLLABORATE AND TAKE ACTION: This is a 2 day event. Will we kick off the event on Thursday May 17th with an introduction to the problems being worked on, networking, and team building. Friday May 18th, teams will work on the solutions to the problems before presenting their solution to a panel of legal and technical judges.

The hackathon will focus on improving accessibility and efficiency for access to homeless shelters and support services, pro bono volunteerism, and the new courthouse. There will be four problems teams can choose to work on:

1. Working with LASO to identify ways to harness technology to connect lawyers to pro bono opportunities;
2. Partnering with Transition Projects, Inc. to brainstorm about how an app or website can make it easier for homeless and people in transition can find shelter beds, meals, and other support services;
3. Working with a representative of the Multnomah County Courts to develop technology that helps self-represented litigants navigate the courthouse and legal system;
4. Partnering with a representative of the Multnomah County Courts to develop technology to assist those without limited or no financial resources in understanding where they need to be (and when) for court appearances, and assisting those individuals with transportation options and directions.

WHO CAN ATTEND: This event is open to the general public! If you work in legal, are a developer, are a designer, work with the homeless population or have a desire to help, this event is for you! Know someone who is? Share this event with them. Space is limited, so register today.

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE/ASK QUESTIONS: Register to attend for free. Please send an email to [email protected] to RSVP

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Thank you to event sponsors Barran Liebman and University of Oregon. Additional sponsor opportunities available - please see sponsor form for details.

For more information, contact the MBA at 503.222.3275 or [email protected].

PREX is the leading conference for in-house legal professionals, convening thought leaders from both sides of the bench to explore big ideas and gain actionable insights that advance the art of ediscovery.

Join us for a powerhouse of sessions curated especially for in-house ediscovery leaders, practitioners, and partners. Together, we’ll pursue the vital intersection of innovation and collaboration within the corporate legal operations ecosystem and how to navigate those changing dynamics to advance your organization and career.

All new curriculum covers the vision, insights, and technology required to drive in-house ediscovery forward in order to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. From general assembly keynotes to executive roundtables to experiential technical sessions, 2018 PREX offers something for everyone.

Come judge the Text A Lawyer Battle Royal! Katia v. Kevin You decide who pitches in June to the crowd of silicon valley investors!

The Text A Lawyer co-founder team is preparing for an investor demo day event in the bay area in early June. We're looking to discern who should handle pitching and who should handle Q&A. We're planning to record things so we can replay all your helpful feedback (internal use only, promise).

We are going to follow the time format precisely: 10 minutes -- introduction

5 minutes -- Katia will pitch

10 minutes -- Katia's Q/A session

5 minutes -- Kevin will pitch

10 minutes -- Kevin's Q/A session

10 minutes -- Katia and Kevin will leave the room for the judges (you) to deliberate. Yes, we'll leave the recording on so we can listen later but we're hoping you can speak freely an honestly. -- We can take some tough love.

10 minutes -- We'll quickly tally the votes and announce who's doing what in at the Batchery.com demo day next month. Share a drink and snack with us - we'll stay around to chat.

TOTAL: 1 hour of your time means the world to us!

To show our appreciation we'll provide BEER/soda/water and chips/candy/hummus/celery type of refreshments and light snacks. Please email [email protected] to confirm (so we know how much food/drinks to purchase).

Thank you, K2 (Kevin and Katia)