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From the program: Electronic Discovery Guidance 2012: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Released on: Oct. 8, 2012

New questions constantly arise about how to effectively and fairly handle the potentially overwhelming demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation. This program will provide an overview of the development of e-discovery law and a look to where that law is heading. An outstanding faculty of experienced lawyers, judges, and e-discovery professionals will provide an inside look at the current state of e-discovery, give tips for avoiding pitfalls litigants ...

From the program: How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2013

Released on: Apr. 24, 2013

Understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors.  With the improvement in the markets, IPOs are happening with increasing frequency.  In addition, last April, Congress enacted  IPO “on ramp” provisions in the JOBS Act that made becoming a public company even easier for “emerging growth companies,” which represent almost 90% of the IPO market.  If you have not worked on an IPO recently, now ...

Recorded on: Jun. 13, 2012

Taken from the briefing Antitrust Enforcement in the Health Care Industry: Current FTC and DOJ Activities recorded June 2012. With health care costs seemingly spiraling out of control, federal antitrust regulators have turned a watchful eye to the health care industry.  The FTC and DOJ have made it clear that they will aggressively challenge both new transactions and established practices they believe threaten competition.  ...

From the program: Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2012

Released on: Sep. 20, 2012

After a rather tepid start to the year, the M&A markets have begun to show signs of renewed life in 2012. The variability in deal activity creates uncertainty and rewards preparedness. Now more than ever, it is critical for dealmakers and their counsel to stay abreast of the latest trends and forecasts. Will the tough markets of the last year give way to greater stability and optimism in the second half of 2012?  How will buyers and sellers ...

From the program: Understanding the Intellectual Property License 2012

Released on: Dec. 24, 2012

Licensing offers valuable economic and strategic opportunities. Companies are increasingly turning to licensing to gain access to intellectual property at a lower cost than developing or purchasing intellectual property assets, and as a way of generating new sources of revenue out of existing intellectual property assets. Virtually every business today must confront licensing issues. A solid base of knowledge about licensing of intellectual property ...

From the program: USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials 2013

Released on: Apr. 10, 2013

Post-grant patent proceedings were pursued in record number at the USPTO in 2012. The substantial costs and uncertainty of patent litigation require the development of alternative case management strategies, which at least require consideration of challenging patents at the USPTO. To this end, patent reexamination remains a viable alternative to costly litigation or parallel path to enhance litigation positions. Yet due to the public outcry for even ...

From the program: Appellate Advocacy 2013

Released on: Apr. 3, 2013

Appellate Advocacy will give you real-world insight into effective appellate advocacy.  You will learn about all aspects of the appellate process, from things to do (and not to do) in the trial court, to strategies and techniques for persuasive brief writing and oral argument, to the rehearing and certiorari processes.  You will also hear the "View from the Bench" - what judges find persuasive and effective. Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Project Management for Lawyers 2013

Released on: Feb. 5, 2013

Legal project management is quickly becoming a critical way of doing business in law firms and legal departments. Lawyers are learning to implement project management principles in order to better plan, organize, and supervise projects while enhancing client service and relationships, minimizing risk and enhancing profitability and the management of legal costs. In just a few years, legal organizations have moved from questioning the need for project ...

From the program: Consumer Financial Services Institute (18th Annual)

Released on: Apr. 23, 2013

On January 4, 2012, President Obama appointed Richard Cordray as the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Since that time, the CFPB has been involved in a whirlwind of regulatory, supervisory and enforcement activities. In addition to the CFPB, state and other federal regulators are pursuing initiatives focused on consumer financial services. This year’s Institute will explore in detail the Bureau’s activities as well ...

From the program: Securities Arbitration 2012

Released on: Aug. 16, 2012

Last year’s fervor over the fairness of arbitration has not so much subsided as it has been refined. In response to this shift, in 2012 FINRA will focus on streamlining and improving its dispute resolution forum, including fine-tuning the arbitrator disclosure process. FINRA’s goal is to ensure early disclosure of relevant arbitrator information, in order to save the parties the time and expense associated with replacing arbitrators whose ...

Recorded on: Feb. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2013 Recorded February, 2013 in New York A Real World Update on Diversity [01:15:17] Real world analysis of diversity in the legal profession. Where are we today? A look at the metrics: What’s being measured? Are we making progress? What does the data indicate? The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook ...

From the program: Understanding Employment Law 2013

Released on: Apr. 19, 2013

Whether you are new to the field, seeking a quick refresher, or if your law practice only touches upon employment law issues, this jam-packed employment law primer is designed for you.  An expert faculty will lead you through the major regulations and case law governing the employer/employee relationship and offer practical pointers ranging from hiring to firing and everything in between. In addition, the program will address certain key concepts ...

Recorded on: Aug. 16, 2012

Taken from the briefing Are You Ready to Enter the U.S. Biosimilars Pathway? recorded August, 2012. The U.S. Biosimilars legislation was signed into law in March 2010.  The FDA published draft Guidance documents to implement Biosimilars in the Spring of 2012.  With many biologic drugs poised to come off patent in the next few years, Biotech and Biosimilars companies are preparing to test the U.S. Biosimilars system.  Several ...

Recorded on: Jan. 23, 2013

Taken from the briefing Art of the Deal 2.0 - Web 2.0 Issues in Technology Acquisitions recorded January, 2013. Web 2.0 has introduced a new breed of assets to the 21st century.  M&A lawyers who once sold plant and equipment, then trademarks, copyrights, and patents, now need to be expert in the acquisition of these elusive assets.  Yet practice in this area has yet to adapt to Friends, Channels, and App Ratings.  This ...

From the program: First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities Law in Hong Kong 2013

Released on: May. 2, 2013

PLI has offered the most comprehensive continuing legal education seminars in the United States for more than eighty years, primarily in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C.  Based on our success in the U.S., PLI expanded to London and have been offering our Institute on Securities Regulation for more than twelve years.  We are excited about our expansion into Asia.Our First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities ...

From the program: Asset Based Financing 2012

Released on: May. 15, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Asset Based Financing 2012, held April, 2012.

From the program: Asset Based Financing Strategies 2013

Released on: Mar. 25, 2013

Asset-based financing is a key source of credit for small and medium-size companies and for some larger, publicly traded companies as well. In contrast to equity financing where ownership in the company is diluted, asset-based financing allows companies to use their own assets to generate cash flow. In structuring these loans, lenders and their counsel must consider all senior interests in the collateral, as well as the practical difficulties in ...

From the program: Nuts and Bolts of Corporate Bankruptcy 2012

Released on: Nov. 20, 2012

Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential ...

From the program: Basic Immigration Law 2013

Released on: Mar. 28, 2013

This program will explain the basic concepts of U.S. immigration law and procedure, and reflect current developments and trends, including developments relating to the new prosecutorial discretion policies.  Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:33:57] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Opening Remarks and Introduction* [00:00:50] Cyrus D. Mehta Overview of the U.S. Immigration ...

From the program: Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2012

Released on: Jun. 15, 2012

Please note that "ethics" in the program title refers to the “Compliance and Ethics Program” used in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations. It does not specifically refer to legal ethics. Please check the credit calculator to the right for credit information for your jurisdiction. No matter how large or small your company (or client), paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is no longer optional.  ...

From the program: Directors' Institute on Corporate Governance (Tenth Annual)

Released on: Sep. 26, 2012

In the past year, new expectations were placed on boards in critical areas of governance, including corporate social responsibility, board governance, audit committee oversight of financial reporting and independent auditors, shareholder activism, and executive compensation. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act will continue to put new requirements on companies and boards, and boards need to remain mindful of the implications of said requirements, as well ...

From the program: Audit Committee Workshop 2012

Released on: Jul. 6, 2012

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB, CFTC and financial institution regulators, 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 in this new and rapidly changing environment.  An expert faculty of public company directors who have served on audit ...

From the program: Social Media 2013: Addressing Corporate Risks

Released on: Feb. 20, 2013

Did you know that Facebook now has one billion active users? (By contrast, the entire population of the United States is 310 million people.) Or that Facebook accounts for over ten percent of all U.S. web traffic? And that over 250 million photographs are posted to Facebook each day? Or that Twitter users are expected to send over 91 billion tweets during 2012? And that over four billion videos are viewed per day on YouTube? Facebook, Twitter, ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 2012

Released on: Jun. 26, 2012

This program is designed to provide attendees with a solid foundation in the legal, regulatory and operational issues affecting the $12 trillion mutual fund industry, including the emerging exchange-traded fund industry.  Learn how Congress, regulators, markets, and the courts have shaped the formation and structure of this industry.  You will also learn about the impact of the financial crisis on the mutual fund and exchange-traded ...

From the program: Residential Foreclosure Actions in New York State 2013 (Free)

Released on: Feb. 22, 2013

Since 2008, and the onset of the economic downturn, New York State and the Nation have experienced a sharp increase in the number of residential foreclosures.  The New York State Unified Court System and the State Legislature responded with a series of measures establishing a foreclosure settlement conference framework and procedures for ensuring that documents in foreclosure cases are free of deficiencies that would prevent a case from proceeding ...