2025 KJ University
Lawyers and general counsel, join us on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, for KJ University. A day of insightful discussions on trending legal topics and an opportunity to earn valuable CLE credit.
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Agenda
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
From Shakedown to Shutdown: In House Counsel’s Guide to Avoiding and Defending Copyright Troll Claims | 45 minutes
Daniel J. Fischer and Roberta L. Christensen
This session will provide practical strategies to identify, prevent and mitigate costly copyright infringement risks associated with the content (particularly photos) posted on your company’s websites and social media. We will discuss preventative processes, including diligence, insurance and vendor contract provisions. We will then turn to dispute resolution, including statutory damages, willfulness, evidence preservation and negotiation tactics. Real-life examples will be used to highlight key points.
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Navigating the Next Wave: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation Trends for 2025 | 60 minutes
Maureen E. Fulton and David A. Yudelson
Navigating the Next Wave: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation Trends for 2025
Since last year, data privacy and cybersecurity litigation has continued to mushroom. Data breach and other claims related to threat actors continue to rise and website tracking tools continue to pose risks to businesses in all economic sectors, with the Plaintiffs’ bar branching out to try to capitalize on new privacy laws, old privacy laws, and to remedy mistakes made in last year’s filing explosion.
This one-hour session will address the evolving compliance and litigation landscape and focus on practical advice for mitigating risk, while addressing litigation and other cyber threats against your businesses. Special focus will be given to AI and its top of mind status.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
BREAK
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
The Big Beautiful Bill: Legal Impacts, Tax Traps & Strategic Opportunities | 45 minutes
Nicholas E. Bjornson, Emily K. Bodfield, and Griffin M. Wonderlich
This session will provide a strategic overview of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), the landmark 2025 tax and budget legislation. We’ll break down the bill’s most impactful provisions—ranging from permanent tax cuts to new business incentives—and explore how they affect corporate legal departments. Special attention will be given to compliance risks, planning opportunities, and the legal department’s role in guiding cross-functional implementation.
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Is My Employee Authorized to Work? | 30 minutes
Ryan Sevcik
All employers in the United States are required to confirm the identity and work authorization of all new hires. In most situations, this is a “once and done” proposition, but recent changes have layered questions into this seemingly easy process for certain workers. This presentation will address the background of Form I-9 requirements, address changes to temporary work authorization programs under the current administration, and highlight the recent interplay between cancellation of work authorization and E-Verify.
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
LUNCH
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Navigating the Shift: How Hybrid Work and Evolving Space Needs Are Reshaping Office Lease Negotiations | 45 minutes
Troy F. Meyerson
This presentation takes a close look at how hybrid work is changing the way companies approach office leases. It offers straightforward advice for business owners and decision makers on how to make lease agreements more flexible—covering things like using space differently, having options to expand or shrink, subleasing, and getting out of leases early if needed. With real-world examples and practical tips, the presentation shows why it’s so important to negotiate tenant-friendly terms that help manage risk, keep costs under control, and give businesses the agility they need in today’s hybrid work environment.
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Getting the most out of AI (Responsibly) | 45 minutes
Andrew S. Tugan
This session will provide tips and best practice for using artificial intelligence tools on legal work, including research, drafting, notetaking, and analysis. The session will also identify ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of AI on legal work and offer suggestions to manage risk associated with the use of AI while maximizing the effectiveness of available tools.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
BREAK
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Ethics and AI for In-House Counsel | 60 minutes
Kristin M. Krueger and Bryan E. Slone
This presentation will provide in-house counsel with information regarding the use and integration of generative AI, including both the business opportunities and ethical risks it may present for in-house counsel. In addition to AI, there will also be a discussion of other ethical issues faced by in-house counsel with practical tips on how to address them.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Nebraska Unicameral Update: Paid Sick Leave | 30 minutes
John P. Barrett
In November 2024, Nebraska voters approved of Initiative 436 that requires Nebraska employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. The Unicameral has since passed the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (the “Act”), which is set to take effect in September and October 2025. This presentation will cover the new requirements for Nebraska employers and regulatory guidance on the implementation of the Act from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
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CLE Information
- CLE approved for 6 hours, including 1 professional responsibility hour in the State of Nebraska
- CLE approved for 6 hours, including 1 ethics hour in the State of Iowa
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