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Recorded on: May. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California Recorded May, 2013 in San FranciscoClient Counseling & Advocacy: The Role of Race, Class and Culture [01:05:14] The goal of this session is to explore the lawyer-client relationship with a focus on the role of race, class, and culture. Through two interrelated exercises, we will look at the nature of discrimination ...

Recorded on: Jun. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff Recorded June, 2012 in San Francisco Cloud Technology and Business Overview [01:05:48] Overview of Cloud Computing a. Essential characteristics a. Business models and offering i. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - e.g. Amazon AWS, GoGrid ii. Software as a Service (SaaS) - e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, MicrosoftOnline.com  ...

Recorded on: May. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Handling a Securities Case 2013: From Investigation to Trial and Everything in Between Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommencement of a Civil Action: Filing the Complaint, Preparing the Motion to Dismiss, Coordinating Multiple Actions [01:05:55] The plaintiffs’ perspective: investigating the claim and filing the complaint The defendants’ perspective: analyzing the potential motion to dismiss Recent developments in ...

Recorded on: Nov. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 14th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Commercial Leasing [01:45:47] Landlord perspective and goals Tenant perspective and goals Types of lease forms, what’s negotiable? Measuring space: useable vs. rentable/BOMA standards The rent components of a lease - Operating expenses - Tenant audits Who stands behind the landlord? What ...

Recorded on: Apr. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Private Placements and Other Financing Alternatives 2013 NY Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommunications Issues and Unannounced Offerings [00:59:19] Regulation FD Communications safe harbors Material nonpublic information Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements Standstills and trading prohibitions Compliance concerns for placement agents and underwriters The purchase price of this segment includes the ...

Recorded on: Nov. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Broker/Dealer Regulation and Enforcement 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Compliance Officer Roundtable [01:00:38] This panel of Chief Compliance Officers will discuss the challenges they face managing their compliance programs in light of continued unprecedented changes in the broker dealer industry. They will discuss current regulatory issues and priorities and offer lessons learned from recent enforcement actions. ...

Recorded on: Jul. 23, 2012

Taken from the briefing Compliance with Disability Accessibility Requirements When Buying or Selling Instructional Technology: A Legal, Policy and Technical Primer for Lawyers recorded July, 2012. Persons with disabilities are demanding and obtaining legal rights to access and use instructional technology products. This is particularly true in the educational arena. However, the road to product accessibility is paved with a confusing ...

Recorded on: Dec. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Conflict Minerals 2012: How to Comply with the new SEC Rules Recorded December, 2012 in New York Determining Whether the Conflict Minerals Rules Apply [01:55:30] What are the company’s “products”? o End product versus means of production or delivery o Treatment of non-physical products - Transportation and delivery services - Utilities - Media - Rentals o Applicability ...

Recorded on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Conflicts of Interest and Gifts and Entertainment: Risks and Compliance Measures [01:02:19] Drafting workable policies Approval procedures Questionnaires and certifications Balancing competing interests The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: Feb. 21, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Corporate Governance - A Master Class 2013 NY Recorded February, 2013 in New York Continued Evolution in Auditing and Accounting [00:45:00] An energized PCAOB Part I - prospects for audit firm rotation An energized PCAOB Part II - nature of audits An energized PCAOB Part III - communications between auditors and audit committees IFRS update - will we land a woman on Mars before there is IFRS for ...

Recorded on: Aug. 9, 2012

Taken from the briefing Contracts for Green Buildings: Solving the Split Incentive Problem and Contracting Well for Green Performance recorded August, 2012. With the increased popularity of LEED-certified buildings and other green aspects of building, contracting or leasing for green has increased in complexity.  Many commercial leases are structured in a manner that actually discourages energy saving improvements, and we will ...

Recorded on: Jul. 25, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Basics of International Taxation Recorded July, 2012 in New York Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) and Subpart F [01:24:37] Overview of rules addressing controlled foreign corporations Maintaining deferral in basic supply chain structures Effective repatriation planning post 960(c) anti-hop-scotch rule Prospects for new guidance The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Feb. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Trade Secrets 2013: What Every IP Attorney Should Know Recorded February, 2013 in San Francisco Controlling Costs in Litigation: Experts and Damages Panel [00:57:56] Expert witness strategy: who, when, why and how? How to maximize value and minimize costs from complaint to verdict Techniques for assessing the value of a trade secret Damages calculations and what to expect at trial Consultant ...

Recorded on: Jan. 28, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Securities Products of Insurance Companies in the Course of Regulatory Reform 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Conversations with the SEC Staff [01:32:05] The SEC agenda for insurance products Staff standards for filings of product changes Core IA and IC inspection issues SRO or SEC for investment advisers The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...

Recorded on: Feb. 12, 2013

Taken from the Web Program IP Enforcement and Litigation 2013: Criminal and Civil Update Recorded February, 2013 in New York Copyright Enforcement Update [01:02:59] Fair use: What is fair use and when is it a proper defense? Latest case law updates Grey market goods: Can brand owners control such imports or will the First Sale Doctrine rule? Review of the Kirtsaeng Case Process of protecting computer software. When can it be copyrighted ...

Recorded on: Oct. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Tax, Credit and Other Financial Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Mortgage Loan Principal Forgiveness Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Credit Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Loan Modification [01:01:34] How foreclosures, short sales and loan modifications impact a borrower’s credit score and future ability to buy another home Foreclosure rescue scams involving mortgage ...

Recorded on: Feb. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program International Tax Issues 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Cross Border M&A Planning [01:02:55] Acquisitions of foreign targets Acquisition of U.S. targets with foreign subsidiaries Foreign multinationals acquiring U.S. targets Section 367 developments Section 7874 developments Maximizing use of foreign cash to fund acquisitions The purchase price of this segment includes the ...

Recorded on: Feb. 20, 2013

Taken from the Web Program 15th Annual Real Estate Tax Forum Recorded February, 2013 in New York Current Developments [01:08:08] An overview of the impact of significant changes to the tax law over the last twelve months Recent legislation, case law, regulations and rulings How these changes impact your clients Washington insider’s look at what to expect from the new Congress The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Jul. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Thirteenth Annual Private Equity Forum Recorded July, 2012 in New York Current Environment for Private Equity Investing [01:30:58] Take-private transactions: Process and substance Developments in non-traditional private equity transactions, including: Private investments in public equity transactions Market overview The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...

Recorded on: Oct. 9, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Drafting Securities Filings 2012 Recorded September, 2012 in New York Current Issues in Securities Practice [01:15:11] The JOBS Act and other recent legislative developments Recent judicial developments Review of recent and proposed SEC rule changes Continuing implications of Dodd-Frank The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: May. 2, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Basics of Mutual Funds and Other Registered Investment Companies 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCurrent Trends and Developments [01:04:07] Will ETFs displace mutual funds as the pooled investment vehicle for the retail investor Will hedge funds displace registered funds as the preferred 21st century investment? What other changes are afoot in the mutual fund industry? The purchase price of this segment includes ...

Recorded on: Apr. 10, 2013

Taken from the briefing Cybercrime: A Multi-Faceted Legal Challenge recorded April, 2013.Every day, more and more of our lives and our business is conducted online. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that savvy criminals are increasingly looking to the digital world as well. Each day brings new headlines about the growing threats posed by cybercriminals, ranging from thefts of personal information and intellectual property, to disruptive ...

Recorded on: Nov. 15, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 44th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation Recorded November, 2012 in New York Dealing with Challenging Corporate Problems - Hypothetical Scenarios [01:33:38] Our CEO has been accused of wrongdoing Do we have to disclose the details about that loss contingency? We may have an FCPA problem Our data protection systems are vulnerable We may have to restate The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Jun. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2012 Recorded June, 2012 in New York Dealing with Financial Sponsors [01:00:20] A review of the key issues that arise when a private equity firm, hedge fund, sovereign wealth fund or other financial sponsor is the buyer or seller of the privately held company, including: Financing commitments Capital structure Management equity participation The effects ...

Recorded on: Dec. 4, 2012

Taken from the Web Program PLI's California MCLE Marathon 2012: Current Developments in Legal Ethics - Substance Abuse - Elimination of Bias in the Profession Recorded December, 2012 in San Francisco Dealing With Stress and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession [01:01:19] This presentation will examine stress, depression, substance abuse and other personal challenges commonly faced by today`s legal professionals. The presentation will also identify ...