August, 2013

Corporate & Securities

From the program: Securities Arbitration 2013

Released on: Aug. 15, 2013

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 feature FINRA Dispute Resolution’s ...

Released on: Aug. 1, 2013

Taken from the briefing Chinese Investment and U.S. National Security Reviews -- in 3D [Three Different Perspectives] recorded July, 2013.The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that conducts national security reviews of in-bound foreign investments.  Deals not approved by CFIUS can face significant risks, including the risk that the deal may be blocked before closing or even the risk ...

From the program: Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2013: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know

Released on: Aug. 2, 2013

Accounting is a language of business. Because attorneys encounter accounting information in a wide range of legal issues, it is critical for lawyers to understand financial statements and core accounting concepts. This practical course, specifically designed for the non-accountant attorney, will provide an understanding of financial statements and the key principles of accounting, using “real life” examples of accounting issues that attorneys commonly ...

From the program: Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013

Released on: Aug. 22, 2013

What’s wrong with using words like “herein” and “provided that”? What are the elements of a well-drafted contract? In this program, you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice.Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:41:04]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Foundational Principles [01:24:55]L. Kevin Sheridan, Jr., David P. Connolly, ...

From the program: Understanding the Securities Laws 2013

Released on: Aug. 9, 2013

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, ...

Course Handbook from the program Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2013, held August, 2013.

• Aug. 14 - 15, 2013 New York, NY

Attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar are required to complete 16 hours of approved continuing legal education courses per year during the first two years of admission, including three credit hours of approved continuing legal education in ethics/professionalism, six credit hours in skills, and seven credit hours in professional practice and/or law practice management.PLI’s Bridge-the-Gap I and II programs contain separate course offerings ...

Released on: Aug. 14, 2013

Taken from the briefing Leveraged Buyouts: A Discussion with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation recorded July, 2013.The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation recently announced that it will become more aggressive in leverage buyout transactions involving underfunded pension plans.  In a similar vein, in April, the PBGC initiated proceedings to terminate a pension plan in connection with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain’s sale of its U.S. metal ...

Released on: Aug. 15, 2013

Taken from the briefing FCPA Compliance in Latin America recorded August, 2013.It is old news that the U.S. government is aggressively enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.S. law that prohibits bribery of foreign public officials. Particularly over the last decade, the U.S. Justice Department and Securities & Exchange Commission have been hitting wrongdoers with significant monetary penalties and, in the case of individuals, prison ...

Scheduled Release Date: August 2013

Released on: Aug. 21, 2013

Taken from the briefing Basel III: Complying with the New Rules recorded August, 2013.The federal banking agencies have just adopted comprehensive regulatory capital rules that will  implement Basel III in the U.S.  In turn, it is time for banking organizations to understand the new rules and bring themselves into compliance with them by the beginning of 2015 (2014, for the largest banking organizations).  The new rules make important ...

Scheduled Release Date: August 2013