Commercial Litigation Outlook Webinar Series Part 1: Adapting to Change: Legal Impacts on Health Care, Antitrust, and ESG in 2025

About the Program

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 18 for the first session of the Commercial Litigation Outlook webinar series, Adapting to Change: Legal Impacts on Health Care, Antitrust, and ESG in 2025.

This session will explore the major legal issues affecting the health care sector in 2025, with a special focus on the recent developments brought about by the new administration. Additionally, it will highlight significant updates in antitrust policies and the changing legal framework related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, specifically addressing the following:

Evolving Landscape of Data Privacy in Health Care: Discover how new state-level legislation and federal amendments to data privacy and HIPAA rules are reshaping compliance requirements and enforcement, and learn how businesses can navigate these changes to protect consumer information and avoid significant fines and legal actions.
Regulatory Changes: Explore the newest state and federal regulations affecting health care, including updates to data privacy laws and HIPAA amendments. Our expert panel will deliver a thorough summary of recent court decisions and executive orders, providing you with the insights needed to navigate legal risks and opportunities within your organization confidently.
Impact of Leadership Changes on Antitrust Policies: Gain insights into the significant leadership changes at the DOJ and FTC under the new administration in 2025. Discover how these shifts are expected to influence antitrust enforcement policies, especially concerning Big Tech and large corporations. Our expert panel will provide an in-depth analysis of these changes and their potential impact on antitrust strategies and enforcement priorities.
Revival of Robinson-Patman Act Enforcement: Learn about the FTC's renewed focus on enforcing the Robinson-Patman Act, targeting discriminatory pricing practices. We'll explore the implications of this revival for large retailers and their pricing strategies, offering valuable insights into future antitrust actions and how businesses can adapt.
Increased Scrutiny and Legal Risks in ESG Claims: Understand the evolving legal landscape around ESG initiatives, especially the rise of "greenwashing" lawsuits. Learn how businesses can navigate these legal challenges to avoid financial and reputational damage.
Opportunities for Strengthening ESG Strategies: Discover how companies can enhance their ESG strategies by ensuring the accuracy of their sustainability claims and aligning disclosures with regulatory standards. Our webinar will provide insights on mitigating the risk of lawsuits and building trust with stakeholders.

Speakers

Moderator:

Shawn Wood, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw

Panelists:

Jesse Coleman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Ameena Majid, Impact & Sustainability Partner and Global Co-Chair, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Sam Rowley, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

If you have any questions, please contact Sadie Jay at sjay@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

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Our live programming is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY (for both newly admitted and experienced). Credit will be applied as requested, but cannot be guaranteed for TX, NJ, GA, NC and WA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with our accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, AR, CT, HI and ME. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. CLE decisions are made by each local board, and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note that programming under 60 minutes of CLE content is not eligible for credit in GA. programs that are not open to the public are not eligible for credit in NC.