Schedule

Renew friendships and meet new colleagues at the opening reception.

This session will explain why FSMA is not “finished” yet.  The speakers will provide updates on FDA’s progress implementing the major FSMA regulations, explain what actions are still to come from FDA, discuss FDA’s current approach and future plans for FSMA inspections, and delve into the FSMA issues affecting the retail industry.

Once again there are changes that are dramatically impacting our workplaces and influencing how employers approach labor and employment issues.  This continues to make compliance with employment and labor policy a moving target.  This Employment and Labor Relations update, led by Littler Mendelson attorneys, will guide you through the latest developments in a fast-paced and informative session that will prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead.  Topics Littler is watching closely – and will discuss in this session – include lawful investigations in the wake of #metoo; equal pay; the Trump Board and the NLRB’s General Counsel; Section 7 rights and protected activity; joint employer liability; organizing trends; and other employment and labor relations challenges.  Finally, the session will offer practical guidance based on recent experience under the new rules and priorities.

Once again there are changes that are dramatically impacting our workplaces and influencing how employers approach labor and employment issues.  This continues to make compliance with employment and labor policy a moving target.  This Employment and Labor Relations update, led by Littler Mendelson attorneys, will guide you through the latest developments in a fast-paced and informative session that will prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead.  Topics Littler is watching closely – and will discuss in this session – include lawful investigations in the wake of #metoo; equal pay; the Trump Board and the NLRB’s General Counsel; Section 7 rights and protected activity; joint employer liability; organizing trends; and other employment and labor relations challenges.  Finally, the session will offer practical guidance based on recent experience under the new rules and priorities.

Consolidation and transformation: Has FTC merger enforcement and antitrust law kept pace with developments in our industry? Key insights on the  direction of antitrust enforcement at the agencies and in the courts, in this era of increased M&A and rapid industry transformation.

Cocktail Reception: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.