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From the program: Advanced Patent Licensing 2012: Current Developments and Best Practices

Recorded on: Oct. 23, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Patent Licensing 2012: Current Developments and Best Practices recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [01:01:15] Intersection of Ethics and Lawyers: Professional Liability in Connection with Patent Licensing Negotiations  [01:01:15] You doubt the validity of your client’s patent. Is there any ethical obligation to the licensee? When does silence become fraud?  ...

From the program: Annual Disclosure Documents 2012: Preparation of Disclosure Documents, Annual Meeting and Regulatory Developments

Recorded on: Dec. 6, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Annual Disclosure Documents 2012: Preparation of Disclosure Documents, Annual Meeting and Regulatory Developments recorded December, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [00:57:53] Ethics: Developments and Challenges  [00:57:53] “Appearing and practicing before the Commission” Lawyers as gatekeepers Lawyer challenges coming out of the JOBS Act Whistleblower developments The ...

From the program: Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2012

Released on: Nov. 20, 2012

Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential ...

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

Recorded on: Sep. 27, 2012

Taken from the Web Program "Bet the Company" Litigation 2012: Best Practices for Complex Cases recorded September, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:01:27] Litigation Financing: New Developents, Ethical Issues and More  [01:01:27] How litigation financing works Plaintiff-side versus defense-side litigation financing Recent developments in ethical issues relating to litigation financing The purchase ...

From the program: California Employment Law Update 2012

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program California Employment Law Update 2012 recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [01:10:15] Ethical Issues Arising Out of the Use of Social Media  [01:10:15] Limitations on an employer’s ability to monitor and control The evolving view of the NLRB on social media issues Using social media in litigation Ethical considerations for attorneys when using or accessing ...

From the program: Commercial Real Estate Institute 2012 (14th Annual)

Recorded on: Nov. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Commercial Real Estate Institute 2012 (14th Annual) recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [01:02:50] Ethical Issues Facing Real Estate Attorneys  [01:02:50] Conflicts of interest - What conflicts can be waived? - Use of internal screens Duty of confidentiality Metadata and other computer pitfalls for the unwary A case study showing potential ethical issues ...

From the program: Communications Law in the Digital Age 2012

Recorded on: Nov. 28, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Communications Law in the Digital Age 2012 recorded November, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:03:25] Legal Ethics in for Media Lawyers: Current Issues  [01:03:25] What additional ethics and liability risks does the persistence of the Great Recession present for in-house and outside counsel? Do modern technology and cybersecurity concerns create new ethics and risk management dangers for ...

From the program: Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2012

Recorded on: Aug. 15, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2012 recorded August, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:00:42] Ethical Issues in Removal Proceedings  [01:00:42] Overview of EOIR attorney discipline process Common complaints about immigration attorneys and how to avoid them How to balance zealous representation of your client with your ethical responsibilities The purchase price of this includes ...

From the program: Drafting Securities Filings 2012

Recorded on: Oct. 5, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Drafting Securities Filings 2012 recorded September, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:00:50] Ethical Dilemmas in Preparation and Review of SEC Filings  [01:00:50] Ethical considerations in SEC practice Lawyers as “gatekeepers” The SEC’s “reporting up” rules 2(e) (now 102(e)) proceedings Implications of and experience under the 2010 whistleblower rules The ...

From the program: Estate Planning Institute 2012 (43rd Annual)

Recorded on: Sep. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Estate Planning Institute (43rd Annual) recorded September, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [00:58:51] Ethical Perils for Individual Trustees: What Every Trustee and Advisor Should Know About Defusing Ethical Conflicts and Reducing Litigation Exposure  [00:58:51] Conflicts - who is your client? Retainer agreements Representing fiduciaries The purchase price of this segment includes ...

Recorded on: Oct. 22, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Negotiating Commercial Leases: How Owners & Corporate Occupants Can Avoid Costly Errors 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Ethical Gaps, Mishaps and Traps in Real Estate Practice [01:04:44] Engagement letter gap Conflicts issues arising from outside counsel's dealings with inhouse counsel acting as owner/officer of property management company and independent counsel versus in-house counsel acting ...

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 Recorded September, 2012 in New York Ethical Issues for the Corporate Lawyer [00:00:01] Recognizing conflicts of interest in time Obligations of confidentiality Issues of candor in negotiations The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Movie Lawyer Ethics: Real Lessons from Fake ...

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  [01:00:55] Specific Application of Pro Bono in Various Practice Settings - Hypotheticals  [01:00:55] Pro Bono Clinic and Law Firm Pro Bono for the Difficult Client Pro Bono “Fees and Costs” Pro Bono through Corporate In-House Counsel Pro Bono in Partnerships/Different ...

Recorded on: Dec. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012 Recorded December, 2012 in San Francisco Ethical Issues in Licensing [01:01:34] Candor and deceit Communicating with an adverse party Out-of-state practice and the unauthorized practice of law Competence to handle negotiation Application of rules in actual cases The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the ...

Recorded on: Oct. 1, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Patent Litigation 2012 Recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco Ethical Issues in Patent Litigation [01:00:39] In-house and outside counsel face ethical issues in patent litigation at every step of the process, from pre-suit Rule 11 compliance, throughout the discovery process, and continuing through to trial and appeal. The sometimes fuzzy boundary between ethical transgression and zealous advocacy will be explained. ...

Recorded on: Aug. 8, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Prison Law 2012 Recorded August, 2012 in New York Ethical Issues in Prison Actions [01:00:55]   Ethical issues that arise in the context of representing prisoners in civil rights actions Potential for conflicts of interest in prisoners’ rights actions Ethical issues and client relationships The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available ...

Recorded on: Aug. 3, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Securities Arbitration 2012 Recorded August, 2012 in New York Ethical Issues in Securities Arbitration and Mediations [00:00:01] Actual or perceived conflicts of interest, bias or impartiality Adequacy and timing of disclosures Exceeding powers Independent judgment and performance of duty Confidentiality The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...

Recorded on: Dec. 6, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Open Source and Free Software 2012: Benefits, Risks and Challenges Recorded December, 2012 in San Francisco Ethics: Conflict and Cooperation in Open Source Projects [00:59:39] Attorneys’ obligations in handling open source matters Managing and encouraging engineer participation in open source Ethics in negotiation scenarios How to handle violations by companies or employees The purchase ...

Recorded on: Nov. 15, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 44th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation Recorded November, 2012 in New York Ethics: Dealing with Whistleblowers and Investigations [01:01:21] Mutiny for the bounty Impact on internal compliance programs What is impermissible retaliation? How is the SEC's program working? Lawyers as bounty hunters Who is the client/representing multiple clients The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 45th Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute Recorded November, 2012 in New York Ethics in Immigration Practice: Where Zealous Representation Starts and Ends [01:21:06] Knowing when to withdraw Privacy, confidentiality and privilege Tips to avoid malpractice The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: 2012 Annual Immigration ...

Recorded on: Dec. 7, 2012

Taken from the Web Program New Developments in Securitization Recorded November, 2012 in New York Ethics Issues for Securitization Lawyers [01:00:34] Disclosure Issues in Synthetic Transactions Proprietary Structures Legal Conflicts The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Professional Responsibility Issues Under Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act  ...

Recorded on: Oct. 15, 2012

Taken from the briefing Financial Reporting, Whistle Blowers and Legal Ethics: A Case Study recorded October, 2012. There have been important, and concerning, recent developments creating challenges and liability risks for both inside and outside counsel who advise on financial reporting issues, particularly where a whistle blower claim is made as to fraudulent reports or failed internal controls.  Every lawyer called upon for advice ...

Recorded on: Dec. 5, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Trial by Jury 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in New York Handling Ethical Issues in Jury Trials [01:01:09] Avoiding ethical pitfalls Preparing a witness without coaching Dealing with a witness whose story seems to change Using jury consultants and investigating jurors The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Ethical Pitfalls ...

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

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Hedge Funds 2012: Strategies and Structures for an Evolving Marketplace recorded September, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:02:55] Operational and Compliance Requirements for Hedge Fund Managers  [01:02:55] Major operational and legal risks for hedge fund GCs Information walls - when are they needed? Risks regarding expert networks Developing effective compliance programs The ...

Recorded on: Oct. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Intellectual Property Law Institute 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco IP Lawyer Ethical Issues [01:00:17] Latest trends in IP malpractice suits Emerging issues in confidentiality and privilege Conflicts of interest and disqualification Docketing/calendaring practices (use of technology) The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available ...