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Recorded on: Jan. 17, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Real Estate M&A and REIT Transactions 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Case Studies: REIT Acquisitions in a Globalizing World [00:54:27] Drivers of REIT combinations Overcoming impediments to the deal Structuring the deal: creative solutions to thorny issues Protecting the deal Key deal terms and contingencies Issues in multi-jurisdictional deals The purchase price of this ...

Recorded on: Apr. 25, 2013

Taken from the Web Program International Estate & Tax Planning 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCase Study: Fundamental Concepts [01:00:46] Developing an integrated estate and tax plan for assets governed by civil law principles of marital property and succession How civil law entities such as foundations compare with common law trusts, and the potential advantages and disadvantages of each Using trusts effectively in succession planning ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 45th Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute Recorded November, 2012 in New York Challenges for Families Coming to the United States [01:00:24] Backlogs and timing Child Status Protection Act, and K visa options: are these sufficient relief valves? The “DREAM Act” executive order - progress to date Affidavit of Support issues Conditional residency and its removal The ...

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 Challenges in Building Today's Tenant Improvements [01:01:19] Practice tip! High value property - selling pieces of the property - future condominium declaration Hot Topic - later creation of multiple superior interests and impact on expansion and option rights Timeline ...

Recorded on: Sep. 18, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 43rd Annual Estate Planning Institute Recorded September, 2012 in New York Charitable Planning and Tax Strategies [01:00:17] Latest developments Gathering windfalls and avoiding pitfalls Drafting charitable remainder trusts for maximum flexibility The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Charitable Planning Tax Strategies  ...

Recorded on: Nov. 14, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Tracking and Targeting Customers and Prospects Online, on Mobile Devices, and in Social Media 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Class Action Risk [00:59:20] Survey of privacy class action cases filed in 2011and 2012 Business practices challenged and causes of action alleged Review of decisions and settlements in the cases to date The purchase price of this segment includes the following ...

Recorded on: Feb. 13, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Managing Wage & Hour Risks 2013 Recorded February, 2013 in New York Class and Collective Action Certification and Related Discovery [01:03:00] Key aspects of wage and hour collective actions (“opt-in”), class actions (“opt-out”), and hybrid actions Class notice, class certification and class decertification, including the effect of Wal-Mart v. Dukes on wage and hour litigation  ...

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program California Employment Law Update 2012 Recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco Class and Pattern Cases: Emerging Trends and Issues [01:04:34] Dukes/Class action update: How Dukes is changing the landscape Duran v. U.S. Bank: Lessons for California practitioners The use of statistical sampling and representative testimony to prove liability Class action waivers The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Oct. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Swaps & Other Derivatives 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Clearing and Trading; Grandfathering; End-Users; Marin Posting for Cleared and Uncleared Transactions; Client Money Segregation; Loss Mutualization [01:27:28] Mandatory clearing and trading requirements SEFs and trading facilities, including definitions, exceptions, regulation and registration Margin, segregation and loss mutualization: ...

Recorded on: Jun. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff Recorded June, 2012 in San Francisco Cloud Technology and Business Overview [01:05:48] Overview of Cloud Computing a. Essential characteristics a. Business models and offering i. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - e.g. Amazon AWS, GoGrid ii. Software as a Service (SaaS) - e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, MicrosoftOnline.com  ...

Recorded on: May. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Handling a Securities Case 2013: From Investigation to Trial and Everything in Between Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommencement of a Civil Action: Filing the Complaint, Preparing the Motion to Dismiss, Coordinating Multiple Actions [01:05:55] The plaintiffs’ perspective: investigating the claim and filing the complaint The defendants’ perspective: analyzing the potential motion to dismiss Recent developments in ...

Recorded on: Nov. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 14th Annual Commercial Real Estate Institute Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Commercial Leasing [01:45:47] Landlord perspective and goals Tenant perspective and goals Types of lease forms, what’s negotiable? Measuring space: useable vs. rentable/BOMA standards The rent components of a lease - Operating expenses - Tenant audits Who stands behind the landlord? What ...

Recorded on: Apr. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Private Placements and Other Financing Alternatives 2013 NY Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCommunications Issues and Unannounced Offerings [00:59:19] Regulation FD Communications safe harbors Material nonpublic information Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements Standstills and trading prohibitions Compliance concerns for placement agents and underwriters The purchase price of this segment includes the ...

Recorded on: Dec. 19, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Nonprofit Organizations 2012: Governance, Compensation, and Form 990 Reporting Issues Recorded December, 2012 in New York Compensation Issues [01:02:59] Form 990, schedule J concerns regarding compensation Issues to consider in avoiding intermediate sanctions Proper financial reporting of compensation State law and regulatory issues The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Nov. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Broker/Dealer Regulation and Enforcement 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Compliance Officer Roundtable [01:00:38] This panel of Chief Compliance Officers will discuss the challenges they face managing their compliance programs in light of continued unprecedented changes in the broker dealer industry. They will discuss current regulatory issues and priorities and offer lessons learned from recent enforcement actions. ...

Recorded on: Dec. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Conflict Minerals 2012: How to Comply with the new SEC Rules Recorded December, 2012 in New York Determining Whether the Conflict Minerals Rules Apply [01:55:30] What are the company’s “products”? o End product versus means of production or delivery o Treatment of non-physical products - Transportation and delivery services - Utilities - Media - Rentals o Applicability ...

Recorded on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Conflicts of Interest and Gifts and Entertainment: Risks and Compliance Measures [01:02:19] Drafting workable policies Approval procedures Questionnaires and certifications Balancing competing interests The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: Feb. 21, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Corporate Governance - A Master Class 2013 NY Recorded February, 2013 in New York Continued Evolution in Auditing and Accounting [00:45:00] An energized PCAOB Part I - prospects for audit firm rotation An energized PCAOB Part II - nature of audits An energized PCAOB Part III - communications between auditors and audit committees IFRS update - will we land a woman on Mars before there is IFRS for ...

Recorded on: Jul. 25, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Basics of International Taxation Recorded July, 2012 in New York Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) and Subpart F [01:24:37] Overview of rules addressing controlled foreign corporations Maintaining deferral in basic supply chain structures Effective repatriation planning post 960(c) anti-hop-scotch rule Prospects for new guidance The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Jan. 28, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Securities Products of Insurance Companies in the Course of Regulatory Reform 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Conversations with the SEC Staff [01:32:05] The SEC agenda for insurance products Staff standards for filings of product changes Core IA and IC inspection issues SRO or SEC for investment advisers The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...

Recorded on: Feb. 12, 2013

Taken from the Web Program IP Enforcement and Litigation 2013: Criminal and Civil Update Recorded February, 2013 in New York Copyright Enforcement Update [01:02:59] Fair use: What is fair use and when is it a proper defense? Latest case law updates Grey market goods: Can brand owners control such imports or will the First Sale Doctrine rule? Review of the Kirtsaeng Case Process of protecting computer software. When can it be copyrighted ...

Recorded on: Oct. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Tax, Credit and Other Financial Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Mortgage Loan Principal Forgiveness Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Credit Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Loan Modification [01:01:34] How foreclosures, short sales and loan modifications impact a borrower’s credit score and future ability to buy another home Foreclosure rescue scams involving mortgage ...

Recorded on: Feb. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program International Tax Issues 2013 Recorded January, 2013 in New York Cross Border M&A Planning [01:02:55] Acquisitions of foreign targets Acquisition of U.S. targets with foreign subsidiaries Foreign multinationals acquiring U.S. targets Section 367 developments Section 7874 developments Maximizing use of foreign cash to fund acquisitions The purchase price of this segment includes the ...

Recorded on: Feb. 20, 2013

Taken from the Web Program 15th Annual Real Estate Tax Forum Recorded February, 2013 in New York Current Developments [01:08:08] An overview of the impact of significant changes to the tax law over the last twelve months Recent legislation, case law, regulations and rulings How these changes impact your clients Washington insider’s look at what to expect from the new Congress The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Jul. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Thirteenth Annual Private Equity Forum Recorded July, 2012 in New York Current Environment for Private Equity Investing [01:30:59] Take-private transactions: Process and substance Developments in non-traditional private equity transactions, including: Private investments in public equity transactions Market overview The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course ...