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Recorded on: Jul. 2, 2012

Taken from the briefing A Capital Idea? Proposed Changes to the U.S. Regulatory Capital Frameworkrecorded June, 2012. On June 12, 2012, the Federal banking agencies formally proposed for comment, in three separate but related proposals, significant changes to the U.S. regulatory capital framework: the Basel III Proposal, which applies the Basel III capital framework to almost all U.S. banking organizations; the Standardized Approach Proposal, ...

Recorded on: Dec. 6, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Annual Disclosure Documents 2012: Preparation of Disclosure Documents, Annual Meeting and Regulatory Developments Recorded December, 2012 in New York Accounting and Financial Reporting Developments and Priorities [01:15:28] Key accounting pronouncements and initiatives affecting/driving disclosures outside of the financial statements ASC 450 (FAS 5) contingencies Fair value accounting Impairments  ...

Recorded on: Jun. 6, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Pocket MBA Summer 2012 Recorded June, 2012 in San Francisco A Detailed Look at Basic Financial Statements [01:32:37] The purpose of financial statements - Reporting to stakeholders - Comparability Basic Financial Statements - Income Statement - Balance Sheet - Statement of Cash Flows - Statement of Shareholders’ Equity Accounting fundamentals and core concepts  ...

Recorded on: Dec. 5, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Venture Capital 2012 Recorded December, 2012 in San Francisco Advanced Exits - M&A, IPO, Secondary Sales [02:03:46] M&A deal terms, including indemnity and waivers of claims Investor issues and protections Deal protective measures IPO developments JOBS Act and other regulatory considerations Secondary markets and liquidity programs The purchase price of this segment ...

Recorded on: Oct. 19, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Pocket MBA Fall 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York A Look at Financial Statements [01:46:55] Overview of the accounting process, roles and responsibilities, including an overview of internal financial reporting and accounting Overview and use of basic financial statements Select core accounting concepts, including: - Cash vs. accrual accounting - Fair value and mark-to-market - Capital ...

Recorded on: Oct. 23, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Patent Licensing 2012: Current Developments and Best Practices Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Analysis of a Patent License Agreement [02:02:00] The 30 page license agreement: where are the land mines? Are you a deal killer? When to kill the deal What makes a patent license fair for both sides? What are the hot legal buttons? Are patent owners becoming more willing to indemnify ...

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.  ...

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Hot Topics in Mergers & Acquisitions 2012 Recorded September, 2012 in New York Antitrust Issues for the M&A Lawyer [00:00:01] Understanding the current policy regime Industries under the spotlight Practical guidance on contract drafting The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: In the Matter of ProMedica Health System, ...

Recorded on: Sep. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Directors' Institute on Corporate Governance (Tenth Annual) Recorded September, 2012 in New York Audit Committee [01:02:29] SOX - ten years later Auditor communications and rotation Audit and risk management Audit firm networks Audit report modifications The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: PCAOB Reproposes ...

Recorded on: Jun. 11, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Fundamentals of Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds 2012 Recorded June, 2012 in New York Background: Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds [01:02:11] History The different types of mutual funds The mutual fund as a retail product and as a retirement vehicle The emergence of ETFs The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: Sep. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Hedge Funds 2012: Strategies and Structures for an Evolving Marketplace Recorded September, 2012 in New York Basic Hedge Fund Structures [01:00:07] Formation of domestic and offshore structures Current terms and conditions for hedge funds Developments regarding fee arrangements Fundraising activities, private placement requirements, pay-to-play issues The purchase price of this segment includes ...

Recorded on: Dec. 5, 2012

Taken from the briefing Basics of Export Controls 2012 recorded December, 2012. U.S. and multinational corporations are increasingly affected by the range of U.S. laws and regulations governing international trade. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) each plays an ...

Recorded on: Nov. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Ethics and Law Department Management 2012: A View From the Inside Recorded November, 2012 in New York Best Practices and Ethical Considerations in Corporate Compliance (Part 1) [02:07:39] Using a hypothetical, we will walk you through the various steps and ethical issues that arise when setting up your multinational corporation’s legal department and compliance office, and upon learning of a potential crisis.    ...

Recorded on: Oct. 22, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Fundamentals of Swaps & Other Derivatives 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Bilateral OTC Derivatives: Termination, Valuation, Netting, Closeout, Netting Opinions [00:58:48] Netting opinions and jurisdictional considerations Valuation at termination: case law issues Other issues The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: Aug. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2012 Recorded July, 2012 in New York Case Studies [00:59:51] A review of specific contract provisions that have received recent attention from the courts, practitioners, and professional organizations. Studies will include addressing The nature and extent of fiduciary duties of members of limited liability companies The risk of recourse contagion in corporate families  ...

Recorded on: Sep. 11, 2012

Taken from the briefing Catching Up on Clawbacks recorded September, 2012. Since the introduction of compensation recovery (“clawback”) requirements in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, corporate America has been moving inexorably towards mandatory clawback policies. Not only have institutional investors and their advisors promoted the adoption of these policies, the recent spotlight on managing compensation-related risk ...

Recorded on: Nov. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 45th Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute Recorded November, 2012 in New York Challenges for Families Coming to the United States [01:00:24] Backlogs and timing Child Status Protection Act, and K visa options: are these sufficient relief valves? The “DREAM Act” executive order - progress to date Affidavit of Support issues Conditional residency and its removal The ...

Recorded on: Oct. 26, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Swaps & Other Derivatives 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Clearing and Trading; Grandfathering; End-Users; Marin Posting for Cleared and Uncleared Transactions; Client Money Segregation; Loss Mutualization [01:28:16] Mandatory clearing and trading requirements SEFs and trading facilities, including definitions, exceptions, regulation and registration Margin, segregation and loss mutualization: ...

Recorded on: Jun. 12, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff Recorded June, 2012 in San Francisco Cloud Technology and Business Overview [01:05:48] Overview of Cloud Computing a. Essential characteristics a. Business models and offering i. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - e.g. Amazon AWS, GoGrid ii. Software as a Service (SaaS) - e.g. Gmail, Hotmail, MicrosoftOnline.com  ...

Recorded on: Jul. 24, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation Recorded July, 2012 in New York Compliance and Exams; Ethics for Adviser Lawyers [01:01:21] Self-reporting Whistleblowers rules CLO/CCO liability The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2012: Compliance and Exams: Ethics for Adviser ...

Recorded on: Nov. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Broker/Dealer Regulation and Enforcement 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in New York Compliance Officer Roundtable [01:00:38] This panel of Chief Compliance Officers will discuss the challenges they face managing their compliance programs in light of continued unprecedented changes in the broker dealer industry. They will discuss current regulatory issues and priorities and offer lessons learned from recent enforcement actions. ...

Recorded on: Jul. 23, 2012

Taken from the briefing Compliance with Disability Accessibility Requirements When Buying or Selling Instructional Technology: A Legal, Policy and Technical Primer for Lawyers recorded July, 2012. Persons with disabilities are demanding and obtaining legal rights to access and use instructional technology products. This is particularly true in the educational arena. However, the road to product accessibility is paved with a confusing ...

Recorded on: Dec. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Conflict Minerals 2012: How to Comply with the new SEC Rules Recorded December, 2012 in New York Determining Whether the Conflict Minerals Rules Apply [01:55:30] What are the company’s “products”? o End product versus means of production or delivery o Treatment of non-physical products - Transportation and delivery services - Utilities - Media - Rentals o Applicability ...

Recorded on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2012 Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Conflicts of Interest and Gifts and Entertainment: Risks and Compliance Measures [01:02:19] Drafting workable policies Approval procedures Questionnaires and certifications Balancing competing interests The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:  ...

Recorded on: Jul. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Thirteenth Annual Private Equity Forum Recorded July, 2012 in New York Conflicts of Interest and Other Ethics Issues [01:01:09] Conflicts of interest Issues arising among funds with the same adviser Issues arising within the adviser The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Conflicts of Interest and Other Ethics Issues  ...