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From the program: Corporate Counsel Institute 2013

Released on: Oct. 16, 2013

The role of the corporate counsel continues to transform to meet new challenges in relation to an increasingly global economy, recent financial turmoil and continually changing new technologies. It is essential for all corporate counsel to be informed of the latest issues and trends and possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing the legal and practical business matters of corporate law departments and adding value to the enterprise.Lecture ...

Released on: Oct. 2, 2013

Taken from the briefing Basics of the Federal Election Campaign Act 2013 recorded September, 2013.In just one hour, this briefing will provide you with a summary of federal candidate and PAC campaign law, as regulated by the Federal Election Campaign Act and administered by the Federal Election Commission’s Regulations and Disclosure Rules.Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 01:06:18] Contribution definitions, limits, and prohibitions Expenditures ...

From the program: Building Better Construction Contracts 2013

Released on: Oct. 9, 2013

Construction is one of the largest sectors in the U.S. economy. After several lean years, construction activity is beginning to pick up. The need for major infrastructure development is apparent, but tight budgets require novel contracting approaches. The Great Recession has resulted in the failure of many construction firms. This has placed a renewed emphasis on appropriate risk allocation. These challenging times require innovation in project delivery ...

From the program: Securities Filings 2013: Practical Guidance in a Changing Environment

Released on: Oct. 11, 2013

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for 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. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and recent legislation and SEC rule changes affecting disclosure ...

From the program: Electronic Discovery Institute 2013: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Released on: Oct. 8, 2013

The demands and costs of e-discovery in litigation continue to grow. Nearly every case now involves some sort of e-discovery, and it is essential to know how to effectively and fairly handle the many issues that can arise. Our 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 have encountered in the years since ...

From the program: Hot Issues in Executive Compensation 2013

Released on: Oct. 22, 2013

As the economy shifts and the legislature, SEC and shareholders respond, the design, implementation and disclosure of executive compensation undergoes continual change. At this program, experts in the area - from major corporations, the SEC, the IRS and shareholder activist groups, as well as from leading law, and consulting firms - will lead you through the emerging best practices and the current reactions to the changing landscape.Lecture ...

Released on: Oct. 3, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Implications of the JOBS Act Amendments Eliminating the Prohibition on General Solicitation and General Advertising Under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D and Rule 144A recorded September, 2013. Experts will lead a panel and discuss the SEC’s newly-adopted and amended rules under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”) that allow “general solicitation” and “general advertising” in private placements ...

Released on: Oct. 10, 2013

Taken from the briefing Private Fund Sales and Marketing: A Conversation with Senior Staff from the SEC Division of Trading and Markets recorded September, 2013. David Blass, Chief Counsel of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets at the SEC, gave a speech in April 2013 before a group of lawyers at the American Bar Association about potential broker-dealer issues that may arise when private funds use internal marketing and sales teams or external ...

Released on: Oct. 16, 2013

Taken from the briefing SEC Forecasts an Increase in Whistleblower Cases and Awards - How Do You Ensure the Effectiveness of Your Compliance Program? recorded October, 2013.The SEC recently announced the second-ever Dodd-Frank whistleblower award. Based on data released by the SEC after the first full year of the new Dodd-Frank whistleblower program, as well as recent remarks by an SEC official, an increasing number of awards are expected ...

From the program: White Collar Crime 2013: Prosecutors and Regulators Speak

Released on: Oct. 15, 2013

Across a broad range of businesses – including most prominently the financial sector – the Department of Justice, the SEC, and other prosecutors and regulators are cracking down with an enforcement program of unprecedented vigor and breadth.  Advancing novel and creative theories, and exacting increasingly draconian penalties, the government has demonstrated, repeatedly and emphatically, that it is committed to aggressive enforcement.  “Headline” ...