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From the program: Connecting the Dots: Family Law, Housing Law, and Trusts and Estates Practitioners Discuss Mortgage Debt, Families and Foreclosure (Free)

Released on: Jun. 12, 2012

View this training for an overview of legal and practical problems that arise within families and with mortgage servicers regarding mortgage debts, mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure when real property is co-owned by family members or is transferred in connection with death or divorce or other family changes.  During the session, practitioners specializing in family law, trusts and estates and housing law, respectively, will provide ...

From the program: JOBS Act 2012: What You Need to Know Now

Released on: Jun. 13, 2012

On April 5, 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law, bringing about extraordinary changes to the regulation of capital formation in the United States. The JOBS Act: (1) creates a new regulatory “on ramp” for emerging growth companies going public, with confidential SEC Staff review of draft IPO registration statements, reduced disclosure requirements and freer “test the waters” and research ...

From the program: International Employment Law 2012

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2012

Taken from the Web Program International Employment Law 2012 recorded June, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:00:04] International Whistleblowers: Investigating Corruption Across Borders  [01:00:04] Attorney client privilege issues Increased risk of individual criminal liability Multi-jurisdictional Compliance with Dodd Frank, SOX, the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and OECD Guidelines Deferred or non-prosecution agreements ...

From the program: Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2012

Released on: Jun. 19, 2012

Do you know the best negotiating strategies in the current real estate market? What are the “hot buttons” for seller, buyer and lender requirements? What are the factors and legal issues you should analyze with respect to investing in distressed real estate situations including purchasing defaulted loans. How do the characteristics of a property and the structuring of the acquisition fit with the current underwriting criteria of lenders? ...

From the program: Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff

Released on: Jun. 25, 2012

Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities.  Cloud computing uses the Internet to give every size organization access to large, dynamically scalable resources (data storage, software applications and computing power).  “The Cloud” allows users, at all levels, to avoid large capital outlays for hardware and ...

From the program: Delaware Law Developments 2012: What All Business Lawyers Need to Know

Released on: Jun. 26, 2012

Delaware law plays a critical role in U.S. corporate and securities law, particularly in today’s challenging and changing business environment.  This unique annual program focuses on the important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and the practical impact on your corporate or legal practice.  The very top Delaware corporate law experts from the Delaware judiciary, leading law firms and corporations, and academia, ...

From the program: Adoption Law Institute 2012

Released on: Jul. 4, 2012

The ALL NEW 2012 Adoption Law Institute will address current issues and new developments in adoption law in the United States and around the world, and explore modifications and alternatives to traditional adoptions, which raise ethical and practice considerations. The faculty and the course handbook materials will provide practice tips and practical solutions to a broad range of issues that legal and social work professionals commonly confront ...

From the program: Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2012

Released on: Jul. 5, 2012

Any attorney or human resources professional who advises or represents employers, employees, labor unions or government, or who has judicial/arbitral/mediator responsibility, must keep abreast of changes in the employment discrimination arena, and must also be aware of cutting-edge developments on the litigation front. This program, designed for employment law practitioners and human resources professionals at all levels, brings together prominent ...

From the program: Audit Committee Workshop 2012

Released on: Jul. 6, 2012

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB, CFTC and financial institution regulators, numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee.  If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee in this new and rapidly changing environment.  An expert faculty of public company directors who have served on audit ...

From the program: Class Action Litigation 2012

Released on: Jul. 25, 2012

Class action lawsuits remain one of the focal points of high stakes litigation in many areas of the law, yet the standards applicable to class actions are evolving.  How has the class action landscape changed?  How have courts addressed the issue of class certification?  How can you structure settlements that are beneficial to your clients?  This year’s program will answer these questions and many more. Our outstanding ...

From the program: Private Equity Forum (Thirteenth Annual)

Released on: Jul. 24, 2012

The current economic crisis and the state of financial markets continues to have a negative impact on private equity, leading to lower levels of fund-raising and deal-making activities. There has also been increasing regulatory and legislative focus on private equity funds and their roles in the financial markets leading to the downturn, as well as their potential roles going forward. In this environment, private equity faces a number of significant ...

From the program: Doing Deals in and with Emerging Markets: BRIC and Beyond 2012

Released on: Jul. 26, 2012

With emerging markets, like those of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries, playing an ever greater role in the global economy, attorneys and other professionals facilitating cross-border transactions need to familiarize themselves with the world outside the Group of Eight. After all, according to a recent OECD study, emerging markets will account for over 60% of global economic output by 2030. This program will provide a comprehensive ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2012

Released on: Aug. 1, 2012

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and the resulting regulatory reform, the SEC has advanced significant rulemaking to impose a greater degree of controls on investment advisers’ operations.  In fact, the SEC has put the regulation of investment advisers under the microscope.  At the same time, Congress is considering financial regulatory reform that could impose a new self-regulatory organization in charge of adviser regulation.  In ...

From the program: Municipal Law Institute (12th Annual)

Released on: Jul. 27, 2012

Regardless of experience level, municipal attorneys practicing in a city law department will want to view this Institute, which equips you with analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:11:01] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:07:11] Martha J. Mullen, ...

From the program: Securities Arbitration 2012

Released on: Aug. 16, 2012

Last year’s fervor over the fairness of arbitration has not so much subsided as it has been refined. In response to this shift, in 2012 FINRA will focus on streamlining and improving its dispute resolution forum, including fine-tuning the arbitrator disclosure process. FINRA’s goal is to ensure early disclosure of relevant arbitrator information, in order to save the parties the time and expense associated with replacing arbitrators whose ...

From the program: Prison Law 2012

Released on: Aug. 17, 2012

Whether representing prisoners while in private practice, public interest practice or as a policy advocate, the issues and the environment in which advocates operate is increasingly challenging and complex.  This year, PLI’s third annual program on Prison Law will address the legal framework for civil litigation filed on behalf of prisoners in federal and state courts, from a national perspective. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:27:32] Segments ...

From the program: Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2012

Released on: Aug. 27, 2012

With more than 300,000 deportation and removal cases initiated by U.S. immigration authorities each year, immigrants in the United States are in need of competent and knowledgeable representation in this important area of law. Over half of those facing removal proceedings are unrepresented, and studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of deportation, regardless of eligibility for relief. In response ...

From the program: Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation 2012

Recorded on: Sep. 7, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Ethical Issues in California Pro Bono Representation recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [00:55:25] Conducting the Representation  [00:55:25] A. No Self Interest Who is the Client- Be Clear on This BEFORE Representation Begins Duties to the Pro Bono Client - Competence - Confidentiality - Communication - Safekeeping Property - No Frivolous Actions  ...

From the program: Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2012

Released on: Sep. 20, 2012

After a rather tepid start to the year, the M&A markets have begun to show signs of renewed life in 2012. The variability in deal activity creates uncertainty and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. Will the tough markets of the last year give way to greater stability and optimism in the second half of 2012?  How will buyers and sellers ...

From the program: Hedge Funds 2012: Strategies and Structures for an Evolving Marketplace

Released on: Sep. 19, 2012

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers face their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank.  The Dodd-Frank Act has triggered a massive change in the regulatory framework for the entire financial industry that significantly alters the registration and reporting requirements for hedge fund managers and many of their trading activities.  The hedge fund industry continues to grow, with a reported $2 trillion ...

From the program: Estate Planning Institute (43rd Annual)

Released on: Sep. 25, 2012

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of2010, which was enacted on December 17, 2010, completely changed the landscape regarding federal estate taxes, gift taxes and generation- skipping transfer taxes, but these tax law changes are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012. In addition, President's Obama's budget for the government's fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 contains major proposals for transfer ...

From the program: Building Better Construction Contracts 2012

Released on: Oct. 2, 2012

Traditional construction contracts do not work as well as they should to align the parties' interests and clearly define rights and responsibilities. As a consequence, the design and construction process is more dispute prone than it needs to be. This course is designed to give you the tools you need to better negotiate and draft design and construction agreements. You will learn which risk allocation clauses, including the so-called "killer ...

From the program: California Employment Law Update 2012

Released on: Sep. 21, 2012

PLI’s California Employment Law Update addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals. This program combines a comprehensive review of a broad range of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and practical guidance about best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The ...

From the program: "Bet the Company" Litigation 2012: Best Practices for Complex Cases

Released on: Oct. 9, 2012

What is “Bet the Company” litigation? This fast-paced, high-stakes, complex litigation can involve securities law, intellectual property, mass torts, products liability, antitrust and other substantive areas of law. When regulatory investigations arise and overlapping cases are filed in multiple state and federal jurisdictions around the country, matters can become even more complicated. The very existence of your client’s company ...

From the program: Patent Litigation 2012

Released on: Oct. 12, 2012

Rapid changes in patent law make it necessary that, whether you are plaintiff’s or defendant’s counsel, you are up-to-date on the current state of the law and can quickly develop successful litigation strategies and tactics. This program is taught by a faculty of both outside and in-house lawyers who have earned national reputations in patent litigation by trying and managing a wide variety of bench and jury patent trials, and provides ...