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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Professional Practice

Recorded on: Jun. 13, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2013 Recorded June, 2013 in New YorkA. Structuring and Negotiating Earn-Outs B. Ethics in Negotiating and Documenting Transactions C. Fiduciary Duties of Directors and Majority Shareholders [01:47:29] A. Structuring and Negotiating Earn-Outs [30 minutes]The problems that arise in the context of structuring and drafting contingent consideration, or earn-out, arrangements in ...

From the program: Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2012

Released on: Dec. 13, 2012

Never in the history of criminal or corporate law has the existence of an effective compliance and ethics program been more valuable to an organization. The enormity of recent criminal fines, the aggressive enforcement of criminal laws against organizations, the extent to which criminal authorities around the world are working together, the risks of civil liability, and the startling speed of communication and the attendant transparency of corporate ...

From the program: Advanced Patent Licensing 2012: Current Developments and Best Practices

Released on: Nov. 5, 2012

In the current economy, more and more companies are seeking to monetize their patent portfolios. Thus, understanding patent transactions has never been more important. Experts in patent licensing will cover recent legal developments; techniques for drafting agreements for patent licensing, purchases and sales; and practical advice on negotiation and enforcement considerations. Lecture Topics  [Total time 06:15:55] Segments with an asterisk ...

From the program: Annual Disclosure Documents 2012: Preparation of Disclosure Documents, Annual Meeting and Regulatory Developments

Released on: Dec. 18, 2012

Stay current on disclosure requirements and developments affecting annual disclosure documents and proxy soliciting materials prepared by SEC reporting companies. Hear from the SEC staff and our faculty who will focus on current “hot issues,” best practices and practical pointers. 2012 appears headed towards being another interesting year with significant events and uncertainties covering a wide spectrum of matters affecting public company ...

From the program: Bankruptcy & Reorganizations 2013: Current Developments

Recorded on: May. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Bankruptcy & Reorganizations 2013: Current Developments recorded April, 2013 in New York.Lecture Topics  [01:15:23]Creditors' Committees, Examiners, Role of the U.S. Trustee, and Ethics  [01:15:23] Critical issues for the U.S. Trustee in Chapter 11 cases, including appointments, solicitation and venue issues; proposed new fee guidelines Committee and examiner functions and selection processes, Rule 2019 ...

From the program: Basic Immigration Law 2013

Recorded on: Mar. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Basic Immigration Law 2013 recorded March, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:09:45] Overview of the U.S. Immigration System, Current Trends and Ethical Issues  [01:09:45] Non-immigrants and immigrants; immigrant intent Quotas and priority dates Latest trends - Deferred action and other remedies through prosecutorial discretion Understanding the morass of agencies Unique ...

Recorded on: Jul. 1, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Internal Investigations 2013 Recorded June, 2013 in New YorkConducting the Investigation: A) Considerations, Processes and Procedures, B) Privilege Issues and Ethical Traps in Conducting the Investigation [01:34:57] A. Considerations, Processes and Procedures Gathering documents Employee interviews Employee issues and obligations: advice, rights and liability in light of recent cases Former employee interviews ...

From the program: Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2013

Released on: Jun. 14, 2013

Compliance and ethics programs should no longer be considered optional. They are an important aspect of legal risk management, and government standards on compliance programs have become increasingly specific. No matter how large or small the company, paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is critical. No area is safe - prosecutors all over the world aggressively attack corporate crime, as countries now pursue subjects ...

From the program: Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2013

Recorded on: Jan. 3, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Drafting and Negotiating Corporate Agreements 2013 recorded January, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [01:37:05] Enforcement and Ethics: A. When the Deal Goes Wrong: Enforcing Corporate Agreements and the Importance of Boilerplate; B. Ethical Issues in Drafting Corporate Agreements  [01:37:05] A. When the Deal Goes Wrong: Enforcing Corporate Agreements and the Importance of Boilerplate [45 minutes]  ...

Recorded on: Mar. 25, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Securities Offerings 2013: A Public Offering: How It Is Done Recorded March, 2013 in New YorkDue Diligence and the Offering Process [00:00:01]The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online:

From the program: Estate Planning Institute (43rd Annual)

Released on: Sep. 25, 2012

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of2010, which was enacted on December 17, 2010, completely changed the landscape regarding federal estate taxes, gift taxes and generation- skipping transfer taxes, but these tax law changes are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012. In addition, President's Obama's budget for the government's fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 contains major proposals for transfer ...

From the program: Ethics and Law Department Management 2012: A View from the Inside

Released on: Nov. 20, 2012

This program will examine the ethical issues confronting in-house law departments in the second decade of the 21st century. While reducing outside legal spending remains a top priority, there is now increased pressure to become more productive. With total legal spending remaining flat or slightly decreasing, more is required with less. This pressure for increased productivity can lead to failure to meet ethical and legal requirements in managing litigation, ...

From the program: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2013

Recorded on: Jul. 18, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2013 recorded July, 2013 in New York.Lecture Topics  [01:12:44]Regulation of Advisers (Part III): Compliance; Recordkeeping and Exams; Trends and Developments (Includes Legal Ethics)  [01:12:44] The Adviser Act’s recordkeeping requirements Code of ethics Requirements regarding compliance programs and reviews The SEC’s Exam Program Current initiatives The ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Pocket MBA Summer 2013: Finance for Lawyers Recorded June, 2013 in San FranciscoLegal and Accounting Perspectives on Securities Fraud and Financial Accounting and Reporting Irregularities [01:32:18] The “Dark Side” of Earnings Management: the “what,” “how” and “why” of improper manipulation of reported earnings and results of operations Recent securities fraud cases and their legal and accounting implications Current ...

From the program: New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2013

Released on: Jun. 11, 2013

This program contains 4 NJ NA categories for 6.5 hours. They are 1.2 credits of New Jersey Basic Estate Planning (NA2) , 2.9 credits of Civil Trial Practice – The Trial  (NA3), 1.2 credits of New Jersey Real Estate Closing Procedures (NA5), and 1.2 credits of New Jersey Trust and Business Accounting (NA6).Satisfy part of your mandatory continuing legal education requirements in New Jersey and hone your legal professionalism with PLI’s New Jersey ...

From the program: PLI's California MCLE Marathon 2012: Current Developments in Legal Ethics - Substance Abuse - Elimination of Bias in the Profession

Released on: Dec. 17, 2012

Satisfy all of California’s MCLE special requirements at this fast-paced and up-to-the-minute program.  If your last name begins with a letter from A through G, your MCLE compliance deadline of February 1, 2013 is fast approaching. The MCLE Marathon, taught by a faculty of outstanding California lawyers and other professionals who are recognized leaders in their field, will conveniently provide all of the California required-subjects ...