Continuing to build on its past success, this year’s conference features another impressive lineup of attorneys and judges who will discuss the advancement of fashion law in today’s globalizing world. Join legal professionals and industry representatives on Friday, February 10 in New York City for this exciting conference featuring the following panels and multiple networking opportunities.
You can also visit the FBA blog for engaging topic discussions and more information on expected panels such as “Retail Strategies: Special Issues for Retailers, Including Class Actions” which will cover the latest legal and business aspects of retailing from in-house and outside counsel perspectives.
Three Ways to Register:
1) Register Online
2) Print the registration form and fax to 571-481-9090
3) Print the registration form and mail to Federal Bar Association, Attn: 2017 Fashion Law Conference, PO Box 79395, Baltimore, MD 21279
1) Register Online
2) Print the registration form and fax to 571-481-9090
3) Print the registration form and mail to Federal Bar Association, Attn: 2017 Fashion Law Conference, PO Box 79395, Baltimore, MD 21279
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Regular |
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| FBA Sustaining Member |
$240 |
$285 |
| FBA Member |
$250 |
$300 |
| Nonmember |
$325 |
$375 |
| Government/Academic |
$175 |
$175 |
| Law Student |
$60 |
$60 |
| Observation Only |
$75 |
$75 |
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 | |
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| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30-9:00 a.m. |
Opening Remarks
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| 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Panel I – Litigating a Brand: The Dual Perspective of In-House and Outside Counsel Panelists will highlight the latest trademark cases that impact fashion brands, both from a federal courts perspective and from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Panelists will provide insight into litigation strategies and management of outside counsel by a brand’s in house counsel.
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| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Panel II – Game Changer: The Marriage of Wearable Technology and the Fashion Industry This panel will provide an in-depth discussion of unique legal issues pertaining to wearable technology, from privacy considerations to global trade compliance.
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| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Panel III – Earning Followers: Influence Marketing, False Advertising and the Federal Trade Commission Panelists will discuss the latest issues impacting social media marketing, influencers and other related uses of social media, including Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook. Get insight into the latest Federal Trade Commission cases and best practices adopted within the industry.
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| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Luncheon Keynote
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| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Panel IV – Retail Strategies: Special Issues for Retailers, Including Class Actions Learn about the latest issues affecting retailers, from omni-channel marketing trends to the latest class action issues. Panelists will cover the legal and business aspect of retailing, and will include in-house and outside counsel perspectives.
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| 2:45-3:45 p.m. | Panel V – Corporate Responsibility: Child Labor and Sustainability Overview of international treaties and U.S. laws affecting child labor and sustainability issues. Panelists will explore best practices and due diligence considerations.
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| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Panel VI – Working in Fashion: Employment Law Issues Affecting the Fashion Industry Gain insight into recent developments and best employment practices when representing a fashion company, from retailers to fashion brands. Panelists will review the latest wage & hour legal considerations such as the new rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act regarding white-collar exemptions, discrimination cases and guidance (including religious, national origin, transgender) and business policies and practices.
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Contact Heather Gaskins if you are interested in sponsoring this conference.
Date
February 10, 2017
Location
University Center, The New School
63 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
63 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003
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