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From the program: Securities Products of Insurance Companies and Evolving Regulatory Reform 2012

Released on: Feb. 22, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Securities Products of Insurance Companies and Evolving Regulatory Reform 2012, held January, 2012.

From the program: Post-Grant USPTO Proceedings 2012 - The New Patent Litigation

Released on: Mar. 2, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Post-Grant USPTO Proceedings 2012 - The New Patent Litigation, held February, 2012.

From the program: Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2012

Released on: Mar. 13, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Current Developments in Federal Civil Practice 2012, held February, 2012.

From the program: Asset Based Financing 2012

Released on: May. 15, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Asset Based Financing 2012, held April, 2012.

From the program: Enforcement 2012: Multi-Agency Enforcement Efforts

Released on: May. 30, 2012

DVD's from the program Enforcement 2012: Multi-Agency Enforcement Efforts, held April, 2012.

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: Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2012

Released on: Jul. 3, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Negotiating Real Estate Deals 2012, held June, 2012.

From the program: Adoption Law Institute 2012

Released on: Jul. 18, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Adoption Law Institute 2012, held June, 2012.

From the program: Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2012

Released on: Jul. 19, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Employment Discrimination Law & Litigation 2012, held June, 2012.

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

Released on: Aug. 9, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Doing Deals in and with Emerging Markets: BRIC and Beyond 2012, held July, 2012.

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: 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: Electronic Discovery Guidance 2012: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Released on: Oct. 8, 2012

New questions constantly arise about how to effectively and fairly handle the potentially overwhelming demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation. This program will provide an overview of the development of e-discovery law and a look to where that law is heading. An 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 ...

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

Released on: Oct. 17, 2012

The America Invents Act (AIA) post-grant proceedings effectively hybridize patent litigation and prosecution practices to yield new procedures to challenge or reinforce granted patents. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) rules to implement the AIA will be fully effective by September 17, 2012. Our expert, experienced faculty of in-house and law firm attorneys, as well as senior PTO officials, will help you learn what you must ...

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

Released on: Nov. 5, 2012

In the current economy, more and more companies are seeking to monetize their patent portfolios. Thus, understanding patent transactions has never been more important. Experts in patent licensing will cover recent legal developments; techniques for drafting agreements for patent licensing, purchases and sales; and practical advice on negotiation and enforcement considerations. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:15:55] Segments with an asterisk ...

From the program: Open Source and Free Software 2012: Benefits, Risks and Challenges

Released on: Dec. 19, 2012

Continuous changes in the legal and technical landscape make it critical for IP, technology and business lawyers to keep abreast of the legal and technical issues presented by the open source paradigm. “Open source” software, which is freely available in the form of operating systems, applications, utility code and programming tools, presents an attractive option. However, use of such software can also expose a company to unexpected and ...

From the program: IP Enforcement and Litigation 2013: Criminal and Civil Update

Released on: Feb. 15, 2013

This program is designed to bring you up to date on both civil and criminal enforcement efforts of intellectual property.  From the physical world to the internet, brands are not only building their intellectual property, but are heavily protecting it.  In today’s billion dollar industry of infringement and piracy, it is critical to protect IP rights.  This program will place you in a better position to think outside of the box ...

From the program: ERISA Fiduciary Investment Basics 2013

Released on: Feb. 20, 2013

This course provides an introduction to the basics of ERISA fiduciary law using a case-study vehicle, and is intended for lawyers seeking to solidify their understanding of the regulatory framework, to ensure that they have a full picture of the important issues to be addressed and to develop their analytical abilities.  In this year’s program, you will learn about the principal issues in ERISA’s regulation of plan investments ...

From the program: Managing Wage & Hour Risks 2013

Released on: Feb. 25, 2013

Counsel as well as Human Resources and compliance personnel whose responsibilities include wage and hour matters must keep up to date on the latest developments, and understand and anticipate wage and hour risks so that these risks can be effectively managed through compliance programs and responses to early warning signs.  At the same time, given the sensitivity of these issues, it is critical for counsel on both sides to master best practices ...

From the program: Nuts and Bolts of Tax Penalties 2013: A Primer on the Standards, Procedures and Defenses Relating to Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties

Released on: Mar. 15, 2013

The number of tax penalties assessed by the Internal Revenue Service has increased dramatically over the past several years.  For example, assessments of accuracy-related penalties against individuals and corporations rose from 59,708 in 2005 to 472,961 in 2010, a nearly 800% increase!  At the same time, the Internal Revenue Service is focusing more than ever before on the conduct of professionals, through return preparer penalties, Circular ...

From the program: Understanding Employment Law 2013

Released on: Apr. 19, 2013

Whether you are new to the field, seeking a quick refresher, or if your law practice only touches upon employment law issues, this jam-packed employment law primer is designed for you.  An expert faculty will lead you through the major regulations and case law governing the employer/employee relationship and offer practical pointers ranging from hiring to firing and everything in between. In addition, the program will address certain key concepts ...

From the program: Handling a Securities Case 2013: From Investigation to Trial and Everything in Between

Released on: May. 9, 2013

The landscape of securities litigation is constantly evolving and changing. This program takes you through all the issues that arise in even the most complex securities matters - from the initial government investigation to the filing of the civil cases to either settlement or trial. If you practice in this dynamic field, you know that the need to stay current and develop new strategies and tactics has never been more important. Our faculty of leading ...

• Jun. 4, 2013 New York, NY

Many things have changed in the world of real estate: the structuring of transactions, availability of financing availability of equity capital, bankruptcy remote structures, the role of the bankruptcy process, joint venture considerations, work out pitfalls, carve-out guaranties and unanticipated judicial interpretations, global market gyrations, interest rate setting irregularities, evolving neighborhoods, mega public/private projects, special servicer ...

• Jun. 24, 2013 New York, NY

• Jun. 24, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jun. 24, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jun. 24, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jun. 24, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

Major changes in broker-dealer regulation and the industry have come about as a result of the financial services crisis and the resulting regulatory reform. At the same time, FINRA’s overhaul of its rulebook as part of its Rulebook Consolidation process is almost complete. This program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, including what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation. ...

• Aug. 1, 2013 New York, NY

• Aug. 1, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 1, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Boston, MA
• Aug. 1, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• 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 ...