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From the program: Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2012

Released on: Jun. 22, 2012

Our experienced faculty walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private equity firm is the buyer or owns the target company, and about the techniques and strategies ...

Recorded on: May. 14, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Antitrust Institute 2012: Developments & Hot Topics Recorded May, 2012 in New York Acquisitions and Mergers [01:05:58] Section 7 of the Clayton Act Revised Horizontal Merger Guidelines Critical H-S-R reporting updates What are the latest enforcement activities at federal and state levels? Recent decisions involving unilateral and coordinated competitive effects Investigations of non-reportable ...

From the program: Pocket MBA Summer 2012

Released on: Jun. 19, 2012

An understanding of key financial, accounting and economic concepts, principles and terminology will contribute to your ability to interact with and advise your clients with their critical issues.  The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for both external and in-house attorneys.  Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit ...

From the program: Pocket MBA Fall 2012

Released on: Oct. 26, 2012

An understanding of key accounting, financial and economic concepts, principles and terminology will contribute to your ability to interact with and advise your clients with their critical issues. The ability to identify and appropriately use financial and accounting information is relevant to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for both external and in-house attorneys. Litigators and transactional attorneys alike will benefit from this practical ...

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: Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2012: What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know

Released on: May. 29, 2012

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 ...

Recorded on: May. 9, 2012

Taken from the Web Program The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2012 Recorded May, 2012 in New York Benchmarking: Key Anti-Corruption Issues [01:11:45] Assess your anti-corruption program against your competitors Understand new trends and best practices Determine answers to critical questions on training, diligence, entertainment of foreign officials, facilitation payments and commercial ...

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.    ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Swaps & Other Derivatives 2012

Released on: Oct. 29, 2012

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act is substantially changing how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will introduce you to both the instruments and their new environment. A derivative is a financial instrument that allocates the risks and price exposures associated with a designated reference asset or entity between the parties thereto. Derivatives ...

From the program: Bridge-the-Gap: Basic Skills for Newly Admitted Illinois Attorneys 2012

Released on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taught by a faculty of expert practitioners from varied practice areas, this program will help you to “bridge the gap” between your law school education and the real world skills and knowledge needed for success in law.  Topics have been selected for their relevance and importance to legal practice, and to enable you to complete first year Minimum Continuing Legal Education Basic Skills requirements for newly admitted attorneys admitted ...

From the program: Broker-Dealer and Adviser Regulatory Compliance Forum 2012

Released on: Apr. 4, 2012

DVD's from the program Broker-Dealer and Adviser Regulatory Compliance Forum 2012, held February, 2012.

From the program: Writing for Transactional Lawyers 2012

Released on: Aug. 14, 2012

In this program you will learn principles of effective writing and drafting that will enhance your transactional practice. Particular emphasis will be given to the perspectives of the end users:  your clients and those who litigate commercial disputes. Lecture Topics  [Total time 02:56:29] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Introduction* [00:02:48] L. Kevin Sheridan, ...

From the program: New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2012

Released on: Jun. 12, 2012

Satisfy part of the newly instated mandatory continuing legal education requirements in New Jersey and hone your legal professionalism with PLI’s New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon program.  In accordance with New Jersey’s requirements, this program will include New Jersey-specific instruction and discussion on topics authorized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Board of Continuing Legal Education. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:13:38] Segments ...

From the program: Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff

Released on: Jun. 25, 2012

Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities.  Cloud computing uses the Internet to give every size organization access to large, dynamically scalable resources (data storage, software applications and computing power).  “The Cloud” allows users, at all levels, to avoid large capital outlays for hardware and ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2012

Released on: Aug. 1, 2012

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.  At the same time, Congress is considering financial regulatory reform that could impose a new self-regulatory organization in charge of adviser regulation.  In ...

From the program: Drafting Securities Filings 2012

Released on: Oct. 12, 2012

This workshop will analyze in detail the principal forms and certain drafting issues and techniques used in filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Recent legislation, including the controversial Jumpstart Our Business Startups (“JOBS”) ...

From the program: Defending Immigration Removal Proceedings 2012

Released on: Aug. 27, 2012

With more than 300,000 deportation and removal cases initiated by U.S. immigration authorities each year, immigrants in the United States are in need of competent and knowledgeable representation in this important area of law. Over half of those facing removal proceedings are unrepresented, and studies have shown that those without legal representation face a significantly higher risk of deportation, regardless of eligibility for relief. In response ...

From the program: Understanding the Securities Laws 2012

Released on: Dec. 27, 2012

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 will provide 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 ...

From the program: Doing Deals 2012: The Art of M&A Transactional Practice

Released on: Apr. 4, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Doing Deals 2012: The Art of M&A Transactional Practice, held March, 2012.

From the program: Doing Deals in and with Emerging Markets: BRIC and Beyond 2012

Released on: Jul. 26, 2012

With emerging markets, 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 the world outside the Group of Eight. After all, according to a recent OECD study, emerging markets will account for over 60% of global economic output by 2030. This program will provide a comprehensive ...

From the program: Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2012

Released on: Feb. 1, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2012, held January, 2012.

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: ERISA Fiduciary Investment Basics 2012

Released on: Mar. 21, 2012

DVD's from the program ERISA Fiduciary Investment Basics 2012, held February, 2012.

From the program: Prison Law 2012

Released on: Aug. 17, 2012

Whether representing prisoners while in private practice, public interest practice or as a policy advocate, the issues and the environment in which advocates operate is increasingly challenging and complex.  This year, PLI’s third annual program on Prison Law will address the legal framework for civil litigation filed on behalf of prisoners in federal and state courts, from a national perspective. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:27:32] Segments ...

From the program: Ethics for Corporate Counsel: Multijurisdictional Practice and Other Current Issues 2012

Released on: Apr. 4, 2012

DVD's from the program Ethics for Corporate Counsel: Multijurisdictional Practice and Other Current Issues 2012, held February, 2012.