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Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

AUSTIN FRAGOMEN: And one of the most important and vexsome areas we're confronted with in the practice of immigration law is legal ethics. And we have an inherent problem because of the dual representation in very difficult circumstances in which to apply dual representation in a really traditional way. At the same time, we have clients who are sometimes known to accuse us of not thinking outside the box, not being innovative enough, or perhaps, how ...

Released on: May. 9, 2013

Taken from the briefing Europe's New Unitary Patent Regime: One Patent, One Court recorded April, 2013.Now that 24 EU member states have signed an international treaty establishing a European unified patent court, Europe’s dream of a unified patent system is moving closer to reality. If enough participating states ratify the agreement, the EU will get a new Unitary Patent right - taking effect via a single application throughout most of the EU - and ...

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

Taken from the briefing Europe for Sale? European M&A Opportunities and Challenges in 2013 recorded March, 2013. Against a backdrop of economic and political uncertainty, the European capital markets are undoubtedly in turmoil. Valuations of many European companies have slipped and several companies are seeking to divest non-core businesses and operations to improve their balance sheets. In addition, some European companies are nearing the ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

CYNTHIA LANGE: I hope you had a good lunch. We're ready to proceed with the afternoon sessions, and we want to talk about evolving trends at FDNS and related government audits. And to do so, we have two illustrious members of the immigration bar, Eileen Scofield and Mary Pivec. Eileen is head of Alston and Bird's immigration practice and focuses on employer compliance issues. And Mary Pivec is a partner at Williams Mullen in DC, and has extensive ...

Recorded on: May. 2, 2012

SHELDON H. KLEIN: The podium. Although Mike, were you planning to talk from the podium or from your seat? MICHAEL R. GRAY: The podium. SHELDON H. KLEIN: The podium. OK, we're back to the podium. It's my pleasure to introduce Mike Gray. Mike brings 26 years of experience representing companies and individuals in trial, arbitration, and other civil proceedings throughout the United States. He's a partner in Minneapolis office of Gray Plant Mooty. ...

Recorded on: May. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Trademark Law Annual Review 2012 Recorded May, 2012 in New York Extraterritorial Application of the Lanham Act and Foreign Trademark Laws; Gray Market Goods, What Are They and How Do You Stop Them at the Border? [01:02:19] What is the Vanity Fair test for jurisdiction? “Substantial effect”, “significant effect” or “some effect” in the U.S.? How is the “effect” ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

SPEAKER 1: Welcome. We'd like to begin the second day of PLI with a panel on federal court litigation. We're really happy to have Karen Tumlin who is the managing-- one moment for technical difficulties. OK let's go, thank you so much. We're happy to begin the second day of PLI with the federal court litigation panel. We're lucky to have Karen Tumlin, who is the managing attorney of the Los Angeles office of NILC. She focuses on promoting the rights ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

AUSTIN T. FRAGOMEN, JR: Good afternoon. Our first topic this afternoon will be filing PERM cases in this economy, which is obviously a challenge. It goes without saying, filing PERM cases even under the best of circumstances is a challenge. But in an economy that's not particularly conducive to successfully going through the recruitment process certainly raises a lot of issues. And I think that it's an issue that we're all confronted with. To present ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2012

PHILIP BERKOWITZ: Our panel is going to be, as I mentioned earlier, on foreign companies doing business in the United States, special challenges facing them. And we do have, I think, a great panel. And to my right, I'm just going to introduce everyone, is a good friend and a terrific lawyer, Wendi Lazar. Wendi is a partner and co-chair of the executives in professional practice group at Outten and Golden. Here in New York, she is very well known ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2012

Taken from the Web Program International Employment Law 2012 Recorded June, 2012 in New York Foreign Companies Doing Business in the U.S.: Special Challenges [00:58:33]   Managing the cultural and legal expectations of multinationals Special defenses and dangers for foreign companies Preparing the foreign executive for litigation Privacy/data protection and US discovery The purchase price of this segment includes ...

Recorded on: Apr. 10, 2013

Taken from the briefing Foreign Filing Best Practices: An Update on the Patent Cooperation Treaty recorded April, 2013.With today’s global industries and markets, foreign patent protection is an essential part of IP strategy. Since entering force in 1978, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) has been a popular route for applicants acquiring patent rights in different countries because of the distinct advantages that the PCT offers versus ...

From the program: Global Trademark Search and Application Workshop 2013

Released on: May. 29, 2013

A faculty of domestic and international legal experts will provide practical guidance for the trademark search and application process in the U.S. and abroad.  Using real-world examples, this practice-based, hands-on workshop will get you involved and provide takeaway tips that can be put into use in daily practice immediately.  Learn about the differences and similarities of differing search strategies here and abroad using interactive ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2012

PHILIP M. BERKOWITZ: I'm just going to quickly tell you who-- well, I guess, Beth Lalik is sitting to my right. Beth is going to chair our first program. Beth is a partner in the Washington office of Littler Mendelson. She's a terrifically experienced and terrific lawyer and a good friend, and I think that she's extraordinarily well qualified to run this program. She's a member of the Hispanic Bar Association. She's been named repeatedly as one of ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

CYNTHIA J. LANGE: Well, hello. We are here to talk about some of the hot-button adjudication issues at the USCIS Service Centers. My name's Cynthia Lange, and I'm going to introduce the panelists here. Robin Paulino works for Microsoft Corporation. She's Assistant General Counsel for their US Immigration program. In her role, she oversees 18 immigration attorneys providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership, as well as support to foreign ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

CYNTHIA J. LANGE: So we're going to get started with our next panel, which is "Hot Topics on Relief from Removal." We have with us today. Archana Pyati, who joined the Sanctuary for Families as a senior staff attorney in November of 2007. She's been the deputy director of Immigration Intervention Project. And she manages the Sanctuary's Gender-Based Asylum Project. Also with Archana, Mario Russell will be addressing "Hot Topics on Relief ...

Recorded on: Jul. 17, 2012

JOHN DU: We'll continue on our next panel. The panel was to be moderated by my co-chair Maurizio, who unfortunately has to leave for a client meeting. He's attending another negotiating session, a live one. So we are fortunate to have his colleague Ezra Borut to cover him. Ezra Borut is deputy chair of Debevoise Plimpton's corporate department and a member of the M&A, finance, energy, and natural resources groups. His practice ranges from multinational ...

Recorded on: Jul. 26, 2011

MAURIZIO LEVI-MINZI: So good news, we are not going to talk about any statutes. The next panel is about how to choose and work with law firms, with local law firms. And to discuss these issues, we are lucky today to have with us a panel that comprises two general counsels and two outside lawyers. So that should make for a lively discussion of how these things are actually happening and what are the considerations that come int to that. Let me tell ...

From the program: How to Effectively Prosecute AIA Post-Grant Proceedings 2012

Recorded on: Oct. 4, 2012

Taken from the Web Program How to Effectively Prosecute AIA Post-Grant Proceedings 2012 recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [00:59:40] The New Framework for Resolving Patent Disputes within the PTO, Part Two  [00:59:40] Derivation Proceedings + New Definition of Prior Art under the AIA The New Supplemental Examination/Reexamination and When to Use Example and Discussion of Request for Supplemental ...

Recorded on: Mar. 27, 2012

CYRUS D. MEHTA: OK I think it's time that we start our next session. And we have two speakers. But they're not here as yet. But I guess we have to basically get started. Debbie will not be here because she-- unfortunately, she's got a family emergency. And she won't be able to do come today. So I will essentially substitute for Debbie. And Avi is on his way. But I've been instructed to start. So hopefully we will get this thing rolling. The next ...

Recorded on: Mar. 15, 2013

CYRUS D. MEHTA: All right. Great. So we are now ready to start the next session, the immigrant or permanent visa categories that lead to lawful permanent residency, or the green card. And we again have a very distinguished panel who have been doing it for many years. Deborah Notkin is a partner with the firm of Barst, Mukamal & Kleiner, and maintains a large international and National Immigration practice. She is the past president of the American ...

Recorded on: Jun. 18, 2012

JOHN FELLAS: Welcome back. And it gives me great pleasure to introduce our next two panelists. The panel is In-House Counsel's Perspective on Managing Global Litigation, and our panelists are Steve Reynolds. Steve is senior vice president and general counsel of Alcatel-Lucent. And Javier Rubinstein, who is general counsel of PwC And please join me in giving them a warm welcome. [APPLAUSE] JOHN FELLAS: Their full bios are in the course handbook, ...

From the program: International Litigation 2012

Released on: Jun. 25, 2012

As international business grows and flourishes, more disputes cross national boundaries. Parties involved in international business need to know how to most effectively resolve international disputes, and be aware of the strategic considerations that distinguish international litigation from pure domestic litigation. These considerations include securing the most favorable forum for the suit to be resolved, since more than one forum is likely have ...

Recorded on: Mar. 15, 2013

CYRUS D. MEHTA: Hello, everybody. I'm glad you've come back and we're going to have our next session, post-lunch session. The morning session essentially focused on how to bring people into the United States, either on temporary visas, as well as on immigrant visas, and how they would ultimately get green cards. This session will be the exact opposite. It will focus on how to represent and defend people who are either being removed from the United ...

Recorded on: Mar. 27, 2012

CYRUS D. MEHTA: --session. And what we're going to talk about are inadmissibility and removal grounds and procedures. In the morning, we spoke about how somebody can get a benefit and apply for an immigrant visa. But we also cautioned about the various grounds of inadmissibility that could arise in the process. And that's what we're going to discuss this afternoon. We have a very esteemed panel. And to my near right is Linda Kenepaske who's been ...

Recorded on: Jul. 17, 2012

JOHN DU: Good. Welcome back. We're going to continue this program and there's a slight shift of focus. Now we're going to focus on outbound investment from the emerging markets into the United States. During this panel, we will focus on some, again, common themes and subjects in the process of representing a client from an emerging market in its investment in the US. Given the limited time we have now, we are only going to touch upon the major themes. ...