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From the program: Audit Committees and Financial Reporting 2013: Recent Developments and Current Issues

Released on: Jul. 5, 2013

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB and financial institution regulators, we also continue to see numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee. If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee, and those who advise them, in this rapidly changing environment. You will hear from an expert faculty of ...

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: 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: Class Action Litigation 2013

Released on: Jul. 24, 2013

Class action lawsuits remain an integral and exciting part of high stakes litigation and the courts, including the Supreme Court, have taken notice. This year’s program will focus on recent changes in class action law and give you the tools and strategies you need to effectively handle these complex cases. Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, distinguished judges, and academics will bring you up-to-date on important developments ...

From the program: IP Issues in Business Transactions 2013

Released on: Mar. 12, 2013

This comprehensive program will provide an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, including the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and the many unique considerations that come into play. Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding costly missteps. Other essential topics addressed include IP portfolio ...

From the program: Private Equity Forum (Fourteenth Annual)

Released on: Jul. 23, 2013

Since the financial crisis a few years ago, private equity firms have been dealing with its aftermath, including increased regulatory and legislative scrutiny of their activities and the activities of their funds as well as difficult environments in which to raise new funds and to get deals done. Many firms were required to register as investment advisers with the SEC and a number of newly registered firms are now undergoing their first SEC audits. In ...

From the program: Doing Deals in and with Emerging Markets: BRICs and Beyond 2013

Released on: Jul. 25, 2013

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 ...

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 ...

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

Released on: Jul. 26, 2013

The Municipal Law Institute offers sharp analyses of important developments, emerging legal issues and best practices in the field of municipal law.Topics Discussed Will Include: The Municipal Response to Natural Disasters Ethics for the Municipal Lawyer Employment Law Update Lecture Topics [Total time 06:11:46]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:09:48]Jonathan ...

From the program: Ethics for Commercial Litigators 2013

Released on: Jul. 11, 2013

Lecture Topics  [Total time 01:57:23]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Ethics for Commercial Litigators [01:57:23]C. Evan Stewart, Susan J. Kohlmann, S. Jeanine Conley, Mark S. Cohen The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional Conduct Mad Dogs and EnglishmenC. Evan Stewart Good ...

From the program: Ethics for Discovery 2013

Released on: Aug. 5, 2013

Lecture Topics  [Total time 01:56:18]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Ethics for Discovery [01:56:18]Stephen D. Brody, Philip N. Yannella, Claudia T. Morgan The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional Conduct Mad Dogs and EnglishmenC. Evan Stewart Good Golly Miss Molly!: The Attorney ...

From the program: Ethics for In-House Corporate Counsel 2013

Released on: Aug. 5, 2013

Lecture Topics  [Total time 01:55:59]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Ethics for In-House Corporate Counsel [01:55:59]Carole L. Basri, Raja Chatterjee, David Boyd Booker, Noah J. Hanft The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional Conduct Mad Dogs and EnglishmenC. Evan Stewart Good ...

Recorded on: Feb. 28, 2013

Taken from the Web Program The SEC Speaks in 2013 Recorded February, 2013 in Washington Ethics [00:59:50] Overview of recent Rule 102(e) proceedings - Rule 102(e)(3) - Segal - Rule 102(e)(1) - Tamman Suspension compliance/scope of “appearing and practicing” - Reilly Conflict issues - Multiple representations - SEC alumni/ae appearing and practicing before SEC The purchase price of this segment ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Broker-Dealer Regulation 2013

Released on: Jul. 8, 2013

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 you with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers, including what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation. ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2013

Released on: Jul. 31, 2013

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.In this program, you ...

From the program: This Really Happened: A Review of Real World Ethical Issues 2013

Released on: Aug. 5, 2013

Lecture Topics  [Total time 01:52:12]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. This Really Happened: A Review of Real World Ethical Issues 2013 [01:52:12]Katie M. Lachter, James Q. Walker, Meredith S. Heller, Charles Star, Steven C. Bennett The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online: New York Rules of Professional Conduct ...

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, ...