Seminars & Webcasts

Groupcasts

• Jul. 30, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 30, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jul. 30, 2013 Cleveland, OH

A distinguished faculty, including constitutional scholars, a law school dean, and a Supreme Court journalist, will analyze, discuss, and debate the leading Supreme Court decisions of the October 2012 Term. The faculty represents a variety of constitutional views and perspectives, and the decisions will be analyzed for their precedential, doctrinal, and ,where appropriate, their societal and litigation significance.

• Aug. 1, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 1, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

The continuing national discussion regarding the fairness of arbitration has influenced the forums management of the process. FINRA has focused not only on the compositions of arbitration panels but the definition of who is a “customer” and what is “suitable” in securities cases. In 2013 FINRA will continue its focus on employment disputes and expungement applications. This year’s Securities Arbitration program will ...

• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

A working knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) framework is crucial for lawyers, HR practitioners and other professionals in the area of employee benefits and compensation planning. Our experienced faculty of leading practitioners will discuss a broad array of topics, including the basic regulatory framework, the types of plans covered, the requirements for intended tax treatment, fiduciary responsibilities and other ...

• Aug. 8, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 8, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The intersection of banking and brokerage regulation: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in an era of overlapping regulatory jurisdictions? The dangers and pitfalls of broker-dealer enforcement: What are the ethical and practical issues for lawyers in handling enforcement matters? The ethical responsibilities of legal and compliance professionals in regulated companies: What are the duties and potential liabilities of outside ...

• Aug. 8, 2013 Nashville, TN
• Aug. 8, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Aug. 8, 2013 Atlanta, GA

What’s wrong with using words like “herein” and “provided that”? What are the elements of a well-drafted contract? By attending this program, you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice.

• Aug. 13, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 13, 2013 Nashville, TN
• Aug. 13, 2013 Cleveland, OH

Privilege issues arising from cooperation with the government Recent trends in government agency approaches to internal investigations, cooperation and waiver of privilege Ethical issues in conducting the investigation Conflict of interest issues arising in the representation and interview of company employees Conflicts between the company and employees on privilege waiver issues Best practices in conducting investigations Issues arising ...

• Aug. 13, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 13, 2013 Atlanta, GA

The relevant New York Rules of Professional Conduct and their relationship to the American Bar Association Model Rules How to identify potential and actual conflicts, determine whether a conflict may be waived, and craft effective conflict waivers How to establish systems and protocols to assist your attorneys with identifying potential and actual conflicts Recent developments in conflict-of-interest law from case law, ethics ...

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013. You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers? What can we expect from the ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 12, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 12, 2013 Boston, MA

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers faced their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank. New entrants to the hedge fund industry now had large barriers to entry; existing managers had to deal not only with new regulations but many were also forced to grapple with regulatory investigations and insider trading allegations. At the same time, hedge fund managers had to continue to deal with the day-to-day operational ...

• Sep. 16 - 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

The American taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “2012 Tax Act”), which was enacted on January 2, 2013, made “permanent” many of the changes of the Federal transfer tax system that were part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and that were scheduled to expire at the end of 2012. In addition, the 2012 Tax Act made significant Federal income tax changes. Further, President Obama’s ...

• Sep. 23, 2013 Nashville, TN
• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL

Familiarity with Daubert challenges is essential to complex litigation. This new seminar will introduce basic and advanced concepts of expert witness admissibility under Daubert that have evolved over the last two decades. The successful challenge to, or defense of, expert witness opinions can make or break a litigant’s chances in court. Almost every major litigation will require the skills and knowledge that this seminar will cover.

• Sep. 23, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 23, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Sep. 23, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This program will acquaint you with the basics of e-discovery law and practice. E-discovery permeates nearly every facet of litigation today, and attorneys tasked with meeting today’s complicated e-discovery requirements must recognize the nuances and technicalities involved. Join our faculty of experienced e-discovery practitioners to gain the tools and strategies to efficiently and competently navigate the e-discovery landscape.

• Sep. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Sep. 24, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Sep. 24, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our outstanding faculty of experienced lawyers, judges, and e-discovery professionals will provide an inside look at the current state of e-discovery, give tips for avoiding pitfalls litigants have encountered in the years since ...

• Sep. 25, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Sep. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 25, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 25, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Sep. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

Construction is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy. After several lean years, construction activity is beginning to pick up. The need for major infrastructure development is apparent, but tight budgets require novel contracting approaches. The Great Recession has resulted in the failure of many construction firms. This has placed a renewed emphasis on appropriate risk allocation. These challenging times require innovation in project delivery ...

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and recent legislation and SEC rule changes affecting disclosure ...

• Oct. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This unique and well-established program, now in its sixth year, will give you the background and tools necessary to deal with white collar cases and civil enforcement actions, and to design and implement effective compliance and risk management strategies. In today’s world, white collar enforcement remains a top priority for the Justice Department, the SEC, and other prosecutors and regulators. As the government targets a wide range of businesses ...

• Oct. 4, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 4, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 4, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 4, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 4, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Join our expert faculty of health care and life sciences practitioners, in-house counsel, government regulators, and prosecutors as we examine the current state of health care and life sciences law and what the future might hold for affected parties. This program will cover the broad range of issues confronting the health care and life sciences industry: structuring of compliant financial and other relationships; recent developments in scientific ...

• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for attorneys and allied professionals. Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit from this practical course designed specifically for non-accountants and taught by members of the nation’s top accounting, tax and advisory firms, leading law firms, in-house counsel and universities.

• Oct. 15, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 15, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 15, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 15, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

The M&A markets continue to surprise and confound the experts. With the equity markets climbing into record territory in early 2013 and the debt markets continuing to experience favorable pricing, the environment seems ripe for a strong M&A rebound. Yet the M&A market remains choppy. The volatility in deal activity creates challenges and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast ...

• Oct. 16, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 16, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 16, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act is substantially changing how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their new environment.A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with a designated reference asset or entity between the parties thereto. Derivatives ...

• Oct. 21 - 22, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

PLI’s annual Employment Law Institute combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs’ attorneys, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their perspectives, insights ...

• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

The year 2013 brings new risks and new opportunities for companies sourcing or providing critical services, including in information technology, finance and accounting, human resources, facilities management, analytics and other critical non-core functions. There are new technologies, such as big data and cloud computing. There are new laws and regulations, and in more and more countries. Also, new technologies such as cloud computing have created ...

• Oct. 30, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Oct. 30, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Oct. 30, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Oct. 30, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and recent scandals, and targeted examination and enforcement scrutiny, financial services firms’ corporate compliance and ethics programs are under intense observation. At this program, attendees will get a solid foundation in the relevant regulatory framework, as well as practical considerations regarding the design and implementation of such programs. A distinguished faculty of practitioners and regulators ...

• Nov. 1, 2013 Boston, MA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Nov. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Nov. 1, 2013 Columbus, OH

Lawyers counseling businesses must possess a solid foundation in principles of antitrust law and an understanding of the latest antitrust developments. Running afoul of antitrust rules can result in class actions and treble damage litigation as well as government enforcement and adverse publicity. Are you prepared to provide practical answers to the antitrust questions your clients will ask? You will be after attending this program, developed with ...

• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Boston, MA
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Nov. 7 - 8, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Leases can be a primary business asset and also contain landmines of liability. Known as the building blocks of value for all real estate, if leases are written poorly or administered without expertise, they can be the downfall of an otherwise sound real estate investment. This course is not to be missed for anyone who represents users or occupiers of space, or owners as investors in real estate. There’s no disputing the importance of intimately knowing ...