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Released on: Aug. 6, 2013

Taken from the briefing American Express v. Italian Colors: Supreme Court Says Basta! to Plaintiffs Seeking to Dodge Arbitration Agreements 2013 recorded July, 2013.On June 20, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States re-visited the question of the extent to which a party to an otherwise enforceable arbitration agreement could wriggle free from the arbitrability requirement. The decision – American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant – builds ...

Recorded on: Aug. 6, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Securities Arbitration 2013 Recorded August, 2013 in New YorkArbitration Practicum on Product Cases [01:01:19] Statements of Claim Answers List Selection Discovery (including Updates to Discovery Guide re: product cases) Opening and closing statements Brokers’ testimony/role of the Associated Person Experts’ testimony Exhibit books Use of technology The purchase price of this segment includes the following ...

From the program: Basics of International Taxation 2013

Released on: Aug. 7, 2013

In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U. S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals.In this program, some of the world’s leading tax experts will discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. Each panel will focus upon a distinct international ...

From the program: California Trial Advocacy 2013

Recorded on: Aug. 8, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Trial Advocacy 2013 recorded August, 2013 in San Francisco.Lecture Topics  [01:14:20]Cross-Examination; Trial Objections  [01:14:20] This session will offer tips on witness preparation, how best to organize and outline your cross-examinations, and a discussion of key trial objections to make during cross-examination.The purchase price of this segment includes the following article from the Course ...

From the program: Children's Law Institute 2013 (16th Annual)

Recorded on: Aug. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Children's Law Institute 2013 (16th Annual) recorded July, 2013 in New York.Lecture Topics  [01:30:23]Kinship Guardianship  [01:30:23] What is kinship guardianship? Overview of the law and policy Where are we now? The purchase price of this segment includes the following article from the Course Handbook available online: Citizens’ Committee for Children’s Fact Sheet—Kinship Guardianship Assistance ...

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 ...

Released on: Aug. 8, 2013

Taken from the briefing Fracking: Drilling Down on the Latest Regulatory, Research and Litigation Developments 2013 recorded July, 2013.Viewed by many as the key to our nation’s energy independence, expanded hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) in the United States has raised concerns from some about potentially adverse environmental, health, and safety impacts. These concerns have generated a considerable amount of publicity and media coverage ...

From the program: Prior Art, Obviousness, and the America Invents Act in 2013

Released on: Aug. 5, 2013

Patent reform has arrived: what will be its impact on those touchstones of patentability, prior art and obviousness?  102 was already a complicated concept for patent practitioners, having undergone evolving interpretations in the PTO and CAFC.  How will the AIA now complicate matters further?  What aspects of current 102 understanding carry over to new 102?  How does the concept of “prior art” and circumstance collide in the 21st ...

Released on: Aug. 7, 2013

Taken from the briefing Reporters, National Security Leaks and the Protection of Sources 2013 recorded July, 2013.This program will review key legal issues presented by the recently-disclosed government seizures of information about Associated Press and Fox News reporters for use in national security leaks investigations, exploring the legal principles that currently shelter newsgathering activities from government intrusion and protect the confidentiality ...

From the program: Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics 2013 (Free)

Released on: Aug. 9, 2013

Volunteer lawyers are needed to help the many low income clients facing a wide assortment of consumer law matters who are unrepresented. In this program you will learn the basics of consumer law so that you can competently represent a client in need and learn new advocacy skills.Lecture Topics  [Total time 03:08:08]Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Program Overview and Introductions* ...

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, ...

From the program: Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013

Recorded on: Aug. 9, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2013 recorded August, 2013 in New York.Lecture Topics  [01:24:55]Foundational Principles  [01:24:55] Back to law school: A review of the basic principles of contract interpretation Discussion of winning transactional writing: What subject matter is typically in dispute, how to write to win, use of examples Litigators are your friends: Working with your colleagues at the ...