Ethics

Seminars & Webcasts

Groupcasts

Yes

• Jul. 11, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

With emerging markets players, 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 their perspective on inbound and outbound investments. According to a recent Office for Economic Co-operation and Development study, emerging markets will account for over 60% of global economic ...

• Jul. 17, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• Jul. 17, 2013 Boston, MA

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, establishing new rules related to adviser custody, political contributions and adviser disclosure and has retooled its adviser exam program.At this program, attendees will ...

• Jul. 22, 2013 Birmingham, AL
• Jul. 22, 2013 Nashville, TN

Ethics and financial services in the midst of global financial market turbulence New developments in corporate governance The new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines Crisis management, corporate compliance, and litigation management: what every in-house counsel needs to know E-discovery Attorney-client privilege; Kovel privilege Ethics and outsourcing Corporate whistleblowing

• Jul. 22, 2013 Nashville, TN
• Jul. 22, 2013 Birmingham, AL

Pre-litigation document management and preservation - best practices and ethical duties for: Technology assessments and inventory Employee education Designing and implementing document retention policies and preservation plans Litigation risk assessments The discovery process - recent developments and emerging issues, including: Use of outside vendors and new search technologies Navigation of court-imposed ...

• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 Boston, MA
• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jul. 25 - 26, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

Whether you are new to the field or seeking a quick refresher or an update, this is a securities law primer that you won’t want to miss. This program provides an overview and discussion of the basic aspects of the U.S. federal securities laws by leading in-house and law firm practitioners and key SEC representatives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay among the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related SEC regulations, ...

• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Aug. 5 - 6, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

A working knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act’s (ERISA) framework is crucial for lawyers, HR practitioners and other professionals in the area of employee benefits and compensation planning. Our experienced faculty of leading practitioners will discuss a broad array of topics, including the basic regulatory framework, the types of plans covered, the requirements for intended tax treatment, fiduciary responsibilities and other ...

• Aug. 13, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Aug. 13, 2013 Boston, MA

Privilege issues arising from cooperation with the government Recent trends in government agency approaches to internal investigations, cooperation and waiver of privilege Ethical issues in conducting the investigation Conflict of interest issues arising in the representation and interview of company employees Conflicts between the company and employees on privilege waiver issues Best practices in conducting investigations Issues arising ...

• Sep. 3 - 4, 2013 Cleveland, OH

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2013. You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation in the coming months, including the real possibility of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers? What can we expect from the ...

• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Boston, MA
• Oct. 10 - 11, 2013 Cleveland, OH

The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for attorneys and allied professionals. Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit from this practical course designed specifically for non-accountants and taught by members of the nation’s top accounting, tax and advisory firms, leading law firms, in-house counsel and universities.