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From the program: IP Monetization 2013: Maximize the Value of Your IP Assets

Released on: Apr. 30, 2013

The rapidly evolving field of Intellectual property ("IP") monetization has become a core strategic consideration for many companies.  On an increasingly regular basis, companies are considering, among other strategies, (i) the carve-out of IP assets in M&A and other strategic transactions, for sale in separate transactions, (ii) IP litigation financing, (iii) financing partners and vehicles for technology and IP development, (iv) international ...

From the program: School Law Institute (13th Annual)

Released on: Apr. 30, 2013

To effectively represent parents, students, and school districts, practitioners must continue to develop and expand their understanding of the most recent developments in case law, and keep abreast not only of legislative and regulatory changes, but even technological changes as they affect schools and governing laws.In PLI’s 13th Annual School Law Institute, an expert faculty will examine significant new developments in education law and policy, ...

From the program: Private Placements and Other Financing Alternatives 2013

Released on: Apr. 29, 2013

Our expert faculty of leading practitioners and regulators will analyze current developments in private placements and hybrid financing transactions, including changes brought about by the adoption of the JOBS Act. We will discuss the basics of private placements and other exempt offerings. We will discuss recent changes to Regulation D effected by the Dodd-Frank Act and by the JOBS Act. We will address how changes brought about by the JOBS Act and ...

From the program: New York CPLR 2013

Released on: Apr. 26, 2013

Every year, the New York Courts interpret, and re-interpret, the important procedural rules that govern litigation in New York State: the Civil Practice Law and Rules. One of the most important aspects of the procedural rules for litigators is the ongoing evolution of the law with respect to the very unforgiving statute of limitations.  The Courts lack the power to extend the applicable statute, or to exercise discretion to assist a tardy plaintiff ...

From the program: How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2013

Released on: Apr. 24, 2013

Understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors.  With the improvement in the markets, IPOs are happening with increasing frequency.  In addition, last April, Congress enacted  IPO “on ramp” provisions in the JOBS Act that made becoming a public company even easier for “emerging growth companies,” which represent almost 90% of the IPO market.  If you have not worked on an IPO recently, now ...

From the program: Consumer Financial Services Institute (18th Annual)

Released on: Apr. 23, 2013

On January 4, 2012, President Obama appointed Richard Cordray as the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Since that time, the CFPB has been involved in a whirlwind of regulatory, supervisory and enforcement activities. In addition to the CFPB, state and other federal regulators are pursuing initiatives focused on consumer financial services. This year’s Institute will explore in detail the Bureau’s activities as well ...

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: Catastrophe and the Law: What Lawyers Need to Know to Advise Clients to Prepare and Respond to Disasters 2013

Released on: Apr. 18, 2013

Superstorm Sandy. Hurricane Katrina. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. 9/11. Disasters of extraordinary severity have occurred over the last several years. This PLI program will provide a detailed review of the many legal issues that affect clients as a result of a catastrophe. An understanding of these issues will help attorneys prepare their clients even before an event occurs, when drafting leases, real estate agreements or commercial contracts.Lecture ...

From the program: Government Investigations 2013: The Role of Electronic Information in Investigation and Response

Released on: Apr. 18, 2013

Organizations create and store a growing volume of information on a daily basis. That information is used in all facets of an organization’s business. When government regulators seek access to that information, many questions can arise. Exactly what information might the government seek? What limits, if any, are there on the government’s request for electronically stored information? How might electronic information be reviewed prior to production ...

From the program: Pension Plan Investments 2013: Current Perspectives

Released on: Apr. 16, 2013

Experienced practitioners in the area of pension investment law, together with senior representatives of the Department of Labor, will give their perspectives and illuminate issues on current topics and recent developments. Continued statutory, regulatory, and market changes ensure a full agenda of new developments to be debated and analyzed by the panelists. The Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation brought a new regulatory structure for pension ...

From the program: California Public Benefits: The Basics for Non-Profit and Pro Bono Advocacy 2013 (Free)

Released on: Apr. 16, 2013

Low-income clients need your help to protect their rights to potentially life-saving benefits.  Many low-income clients have difficulty navigating the confusing and bureaucratic process to establish and maintain eligibility for public benefits.  Without legal assistance and advocacy large numbers of clients go without the benefits to which they are entitled, which can often lead to unnecessary hunger and homelessness.  All attorneys ...

From the program: Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law 2013

Released on: Apr. 15, 2013

Pharmaceutical and biotech patent law is an important and rapidly changing practice area, and the program is designed to give you the information you need to maintain your practice edge, concentrating on new developments from 2012 and placing them in the context of constantly evolving areas of the law.Technological innovation, Federal Circuit appellate oversight, and Supreme Court decisions continue to drive significant changes in the law. Several ...

From the program: Nuts & Bolts of State and Local Tax 2013

Released on: Apr. 11, 2013

State and local taxation has become increasingly important. The state and local tax liabilities of many companies exceed their federal tax liabilities.PLI is delighted to present this essential program in which leading state and local tax experts will describe basic principles of state and local taxation and explore cutting-edge issues, developments and trends.Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:39:31] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available ...

From the program: USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials 2013

Released on: Apr. 10, 2013

Post-grant patent proceedings were pursued in record number at the USPTO in 2012. The substantial costs and uncertainty of patent litigation require the development of alternative case management strategies, which at least require consideration of challenging patents at the USPTO. To this end, patent reexamination remains a viable alternative to costly litigation or parallel path to enhance litigation positions. Yet due to the public outcry for even ...

From the program: Advanced Licensing Agreements 2013

Released on: Apr. 4, 2013

Licensing transactions are more complex than ever. The constantly evolving legal, regulatory and technical landscape drives the need to stay current in all of these key areas. Whether utilized to develop technology, expand or create market opportunities, or generate returns from existing assets, managing complex licensing transactions requires a broad and varied toolkit. Additionally, whether licensing patents, copyrights, trade secrets or trademarks, ...

From the program: Appellate Advocacy 2013

Released on: Apr. 3, 2013

Appellate Advocacy will give you real-world insight into effective appellate advocacy.  You will learn about all aspects of the appellate process, from things to do (and not to do) in the trial court, to strategies and techniques for persuasive brief writing and oral argument, to the rehearing and certiorari processes.  You will also hear the "View from the Bench" - what judges find persuasive and effective. Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Patent Law Institute (7th Annual)

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

The Institute is designed to be of ultimate practice value to all three subgroups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and strategic/transactional lawyers.Do not miss this unique opportunity to sharpen your practice skills and network with federal judges, USPTO officials, in-house counsel and outside patent lawyers.Lecture Topics  [Total time 12:46:15] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase ...

From the program: Social Security Disability 2013: From Administrative Proceedings to Federal Practice

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

Disabled children and adults need your help!  Learn federal practice as you learn how to represent disabled children and adults who need your assistance following denials of their claims by the Social Security Administration.After denial of an initial disability claim, claimants frequently find a possible appeal to be confusing, difficult, and even overwhelming.  Many claimants cannot afford legal representation and must navigate the appeals ...

From the program: Securities Offerings 2013: A Public Offering: How It Is Done

Released on: Mar. 29, 2013

This course tracks a public offering from the initial kickoff meeting to the closing dinner.  The session has a practical focus on translating the law of securities offerings into the actual mechanics of starting and completing a public offering.  The “how to do it” approach includes the preparation of registration statements, the SEC review and comment process, stock exchange listing and pricing mechanics.  The course will ...

From the program: Basic Immigration Law 2013

Released on: Mar. 28, 2013

This program will explain the basic concepts of U.S. immigration law and procedure, and reflect current developments and trends, including developments relating to the new prosecutorial discretion policies.  Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:33:57] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Opening Remarks and Introduction* [00:00:50] Cyrus D. Mehta Overview of the U.S. Immigration ...

From the program: Doing Deals 2013: The Art of M&A Transactional Practice

Released on: Mar. 27, 2013

The M&A market has been experiencing a period of great expectations, with economic anxiety creating uncertainty about the future.  Increased volumes of tender offers, hostile deals, activist campaigns, as well as spin-offs, has been an important trend, while the use of innovative structuring mechanisms, such as contingent value rights, has been another.  M&A participants continue to raise questions about what “the market” ...

From the program: California Eviction Defense: Protecting Low-Income Tenants 2013 (Free)

Released on: Mar. 27, 2013

In the current economic climate an increasing number of low-income Californians are facing eviction.  Unfortunately, many tenants are evicted without the benefit of legal counsel to guide them through the process or the representation necessary to vigorously defend against unlawful actions.  As a result, families face the very real possibility of homelessness.  This training is designed to help mitigate the crisis by providing attorneys ...

From the program: Asset Based Financing Strategies 2013

Released on: Mar. 25, 2013

Asset-based financing is a key source of credit for small and medium-size companies and for some larger, publicly traded companies as well. In contrast to equity financing where ownership in the company is diluted, asset-based financing allows companies to use their own assets to generate cash flow. In structuring these loans, lenders and their counsel must consider all senior interests in the collateral, as well as the practical difficulties in ...

From the program: Investment Management Institute 2013

Released on: Mar. 22, 2013

You’ll hear expert panelists discuss: significant business and legal developments in the investment management area over the past year and important regulatory initiatives such as: The SEC’s regulatory agenda Potential new regulations affecting money-market funds Potential SEC staff guidance regarding derivatives used by registered funds Potential new regulatory initiatives relating to target date funds and exchange-traded ...

From the program: Counseling Clients in the Entertainment Industry 2013 - Book Publishing; Current Developments in Entertainment and Sports Litigation; Film

Released on: Mar. 20, 2013

This session will provide an overview of book publishing agreements and current developments in the publishing industry (including e-books), followed by trends and hot topics in entertainment, sports and Internet litigation. The session will also provide a basic understanding of motion picture terms and concepts, plus advanced film issues involving financing, production and distribution. Lecture Topics [Total time 06:11:40] Segments ...