Kean Miller - Stay Out of Hot Water CLE

Kean Miller is excited to host its Stay Out of Hot Water CLE program at a new location, Lott Hall, on Thursday, April 3, in Houston, Texas. 

The schedule is as follows:

1:30 – 2:00 PM Registration

2:00 – 3:00 PM Treading Water: Legal Considerations for Employee Leave in Texas and Louisiana (1 hour)
This presentation will discuss managing employee leave requests, a common issue for many companies. We will cover mandatory leave under the FMLA, ADA-related leave requests (including intermittent, indefinite, and remote work requests), the impact of workers’ compensation claims, and relevant Louisiana and Texas state laws.

3:00 – 4:00 PM Plant Owners & Personal Injury Defenses: Diving in to Explore the Depths of Statutory Employer Immunity (1 hour)
One of the most valuable defenses available to a Texas or Louisiana plant owner in a personal injury dispute is statutory employer protection.  Focusing on Texas and Louisiana law alike, this presentation will: (1) provide an overview of the legal principles and key case law shaping these defenses; (2) examine recent judicial trends on these issues; and (3) offer a checklist that assists in the collection of supporting evidence and forewarns against potential evidentiary challenges.  Additionally, this presentation will discuss why a strong understanding of these defenses is more crucial than ever in light of the rise in nuclear verdicts.

4:00 – 4:15 PM Break

4:15 – 5:15 PM The Rise of AI-Generated Meeting Recordings and Use in Corporate Board Meetings: Risks and Ethical Considerations for General Counsels, Corporate Secretaries, and Boards (1 hour)
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-generated recordings of meetings has made the lives of General Counsels, Corporate Secretaries, and Boards easier yet more complicated. In this CLE, we will discuss the benefits and risks associated with the use of AI-generated meeting recordings in the context of corporate Board Meetings. We will also explore best practices for General Counsels and Corporate Secretaries. We will also discuss legal and ethical considerations for General Counsels when using AI-generated meeting recordings.