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Manufacturing Week 2024

October 21, 2024 12:00 pm EST Webinar Series

Five Informative Sessions Offered Daily, Virtually
October 21 – 25, 2024

Our Manufacturing Week 2024 webinar series features a one-hour session each day focused on critical topics impacting the manufacturing industry, from AI integrations to legislative outlooks and NLRB enforcement trends. Each webinar will be presented by our experienced attorneys, who work closely with manufacturing clients and can provide practical insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of the manufacturing industry.

View programming details and register for a session below.

Session Details

Using Corrective Actions to Reduce Risk for Regulated and Unregulated Products

Monday, October 21 | 12:00 pm ET

The U.S. economy is fueled by commerce involving a wide range of products—some regulated and others not. We all know that medical devices are regulated, but did you know that everyday items like coffee pots, cosmetics, furniture, children’s toys, and clothing items are also regulated? As a manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, or e-commerce platform, you have risk exposure for dangerous products in the stream of commerce. Whether your products are regulated or not, you can minimize risk exposure with rigorous internal processes and expert guidance in developing and implementing corrective actions (e.g., recalls, retrofits, market withdrawals). We will discuss the broad categories of regulated products and the applicable regulatory framework, with a spotlight on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s role and guidance on risk minimization for unregulated products.

*This session is pending approval for CLE credit in CA, CO, IN, KY, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, and Washington, D.C.
Those seeking CLE credit in other states will need to self-apply.

Presenter

  • A smiling person with blond hair wearing a black blazer and a blue shirt against a white background.
    Beth Schneider Naylor

    Partner

    Cincinnati, OH

AI Sweet Spot for Manufacturing: Success Through Governance

Tuesday, October 22 | 12:00 pm ET

This session will identify artificial intelligence (AI) use cases for manufacturers, with discussion focusing on current AI trends, developments and thorny legal issues. Our speakers will then outline clear steps forward to AI success for manufacturers in a way that minimizes legal risk and provides a defense for liability.

*This session is pending approval for CLE credit in CA, CO, IN, KY, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, and Washington, D.C.
Those seeking CLE credit in other states will need to self-apply.

Presenters

  • A professionally dressed individual with a beard and mustache is posing for a portrait with a white background.
    Eric A. Baker

    Partner

    Indianapolis, IN

  • An individual with short white hair, red glasses, and a necklace is smiling while wearing a blue top and a black jacket.
    Barbara Bennett

    Partner

    Nashville, TN

The Current State of Traditional Labor in Manufacturing

Wednesday, October 23 | 12:00 pm ET

This presentation will give an update on the current status of traditional labor law in the manufacturing setting and how it impacts both union and non-union employers. From employee handbook changes to the election process and what to expect from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), we’ll cover major changes seen under the current administration and what to anticipate as we move into 2025.

*This session is pending approval for CLE credit in CA, CO, IN, KY, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, and Washington, D.C.
Those seeking CLE credit in other states will need to self-apply.

Presenter

  • A smiling individual in professional attire with a dark suit jacket and a light shirt against a white background.
    Brice C. Smallwood

    Partner

    Cincinnati, OH

Beyond the 2024 Election: Impact of Public Policy Trends on Manufacturing

Thursday, October 24 | 12:00 pm ET

After the political upheaval of this summer, Americans will be electing a new president in November. FBT partners Jim Carroll, a former appointed official in several Republican presidential administrations, and Jonathan Miller, a former Democratic statewide elected official in Kentucky, will discuss the public policy priorities of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump and how those proposals would impact the manufacturing sector. In addition, they will also discuss the control of Congress and the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling ending the Chevron era of federal courts deferring to federal agencies. Finally, they will discuss the growing role of state policymakers in times of Congressional gridlock.

*This session is pending approval for CLE credit in CA, CO, IN, KY, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, and Washington, D.C.
Those seeking CLE credit in other states will need to self-apply.

Presenters

  • A person is smiling and wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a dark blazer against a white background.
    James W. Carroll

    Partner

    Washington, D.C.

  • Jonathan Miller portrait
    Jonathan S. Miller

    Office Partner-in-Charge

    Washington, D.C.

    Lexington, KY

What Every Manufacturer Should Know About IP

Friday, October 25 | 12:00 pm ET

This presentation will focus on current intellectual property (IP) issues that manufacturers should be aware of, as well as best practices for protecting IP to avoid common pitfalls. FBT attorneys Alex Czanik and Jeff Kersting will look at the interplay between patents and trade secrets as well as important privacy considerations, providing a list of tangible takeaways to incorporate into each attendee’s business.

*This session is pending approval for CLE credit in CA, CO, IN, KY, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, and Washington, D.C.
Those seeking CLE credit in other states will need to self-apply.

Presenters

  • A smiling individual wearing a business suit with a red tie and a blue shirt standing against a white background.
    Alexander S. Czanik

    Partner

    Cincinnati, OH

  • A smiling individual with short hair is wearing a dark suit, a checked shirt, and a red tie against a white background.
    Jeffrey F. Kersting

    Partner

    Cincinnati, OH

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