2025 Cincinnati Vorys Legal Education (VLE) Seminar

Thursday, November 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Agenda

Thursday, November 13

8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Check-in and Breakfast
8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
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Gain insights into the latest federal court rulings with a focus on key decisions from the 6th Circuit and their implications for businesses.

 

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9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
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This session will examine the growth of fraud claims, the different statutory and common law forms they may take, the new types of frauds that are emerging, and recent False Claims Act trends.

 

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10:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Break
10:45 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
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Data privacy continues to generate significant challenges for both individuals and organizations as new threats and technologies emerge. This session provides an overview of current issues, including the personal impact of data breaches and theft, evolving text-based phishing schemes, and options for addressing harassing or fraudulent communications. Ethical obligations for lawyers navigating privacy concerns will also be addressed.

 

* Ethics instruction provided for this session.

 

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11:45 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.
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Delve into the legal challenges posed by AI implementation and its potential effects on both law firms and clients. 

 

* Ethics instruction provided for this session.

 

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12:45 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Lunch
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Richardson_Eric-W_425x500

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Corporate teams regularly encounter IP risks in day-to-day operations, from playing music at corporate events to reusing web images. This session covers licensing basics and common pitfalls; lesser-known trademark issues tied to brand refreshes and maintaining legacy marks; and navigating the public domain. Ethical obligations for lawyers navigating intellectual property issues will also be addressed.  

 

* Ethics instruction provided for this session.

 

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2:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
Break
2:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.
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Explore significant rulings from the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Supreme Courts and how they are shaping state law. This session will cover recent landmark decisions and their potential impact on businesses and legal practice. 

 

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3:15 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
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Corporate employers continue to navigate an evolving set of challenges in employment law. This session provides an overview of recent developments in the enforceability of restrictive covenants designed to prevent employee mobility and to protect against the dissemination of confidential information and an update on the status of various executive orders that may impact how employers interact with their employees.

 

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About the Seminar

The complimentary Cincinnati VLE Seminar is a valuable opportunity to gain insights from experienced practitioners, connect with colleagues, and earn end-of-year CLE credits.

 

This event will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 8AM-4:15PM.  Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.

 

This program is pending 7 hours of continuing legal education credits, including 3 ethics hours in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee.

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Location

NEW LOCATION

Queen City Club

 

331 E. Fourth Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Registration