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From the program: Advanced Licensing Agreements 2013

Recorded on: Mar. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Licensing Agreements 2013 recorded March, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [00:59:56] Breakouts: International Licensing - Asia/Europe  [00:59:56] I. International Licensing - Asia Similarities and differences between domestic and Asian licensing Common pitfalls for U.S. lawyers doing Asian deals Local law issues to be aware of Cultural issues in Asian transactions Grace ...

Recorded on: Apr. 30, 2013

Taken from the Web Program First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities Law in Hong Kong 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in Hong KongAsian Capital Markets: India, China, Korea and Singapore [01:02:32] Comparison of Asian capital markets common practices Raising capital in India, China, Korea and Singapore New deals in Asian capital markets Convergence: status of accounting standards and practices Hot issues in the frontier economies The ...

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 ...

Recorded on: Feb. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Trade Secrets 2013: What Every IP Attorney Should Know Recorded February, 2013 in San Francisco Best Practices at Home and Abroad Panel [01:02:31] Tips for licensing trade secrets Disclosing trade secrets to vendors and contractors Managing the risks of cloud computing Foreign protection: how to protect trade secrets abroad Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements: where are the landmines?  ...

Recorded on: Apr. 4, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkBiotech and Pharma Licensing in Asia [01:00:22] This session will discuss the legal aspects of optimizing a patent portfolio by licensing in Japan, Taiwan and other Asian countries.The purchase price of this Web segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology ...

Recorded on: Apr. 25, 2013

Taken from the Web Program International Estate & Tax Planning 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkCase Study: Fundamental Concepts [01:00:46] Developing an integrated estate and tax plan for assets governed by civil law principles of marital property and succession How civil law entities such as foundations compare with common law trusts, and the potential advantages and disadvantages of each Using trusts effectively in succession planning ...

Recorded on: Apr. 25, 2013

Taken from the briefing Choices of Law in Acquisitions Agreements: U.S. vs. U.K. recorded April, 2013.What are the key differences between U.K. and U.S. law with respect to acquisition agreements? These days the M&A community is ever more focused on this question, as these differences are becoming of increasing commercial and strategic importance in sale processes, particularly auction sales where seller often gets to select the governing ...

Recorded on: Feb. 26, 2013

Taken from the briefing Doing Business in Russia recorded February, 2013. As one of the world’s most important and growing economies, Russia continues to be a significant destination for global investment. Russia is a country rich in natural resources that has a highly-skilled and well-educated work force. Over the past decade, the Russian economy has demonstrated growth at rates exceeding most developed countries, doubling disposable ...

Released on: Apr. 30, 2013

Taken from the briefing Drafting New York Choice of Law and Choice of Court Clauses in International Commercial Transactions: An Update After IRB v. Inepar recorded April, 2013.Parties engaged in international business transactions often consider choosing New York law to govern their agreements and New York courts to hear any disputes arising out of the transaction. In its recent decision in IRB v. Inepar, New York’s highest court made it clear that ...

Released on: Apr. 2, 2013

Taken from the briefing Europe for Sale? European M&A Opportunities and Challenges in 2013 recorded March, 2013. Against a backdrop of economic and political uncertainty, the European capital markets are undoubtedly in turmoil. Valuations of many European companies have slipped and several companies are seeking to divest non-core businesses and operations to improve their balance sheets. In addition, some European companies are nearing the ...

Recorded on: Apr. 10, 2013

Taken from the briefing Foreign Filing Best Practices: An Update on the Patent Cooperation Treaty recorded April, 2013.With today’s global industries and markets, foreign patent protection is an essential part of IP strategy. Since entering force in 1978, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) has been a popular route for applicants acquiring patent rights in different countries because of the distinct advantages that the PCT offers versus ...

Recorded on: Feb. 8, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part I: The Federal Reserve's Proposed Prudential Regulations for Foreign Banks recorded February, 2013. On December 14, 2012, the Federal Reserve proposed significant new regulations affecting the operations of foreign banks in the United States. The proposals are designed to implement the enhanced prudential regulation and early remediation requirements of Dodd-Frank Act sections 165 and ...

Recorded on: Mar. 8, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part II: Foreign Banks Accessing the U.S. Markets recorded March, 2013. Foreign banks are increasingly seeking to diversify their financing opportunities.  With careful planning, banks can access U.S. investors without subjecting themselves to the securities registration requirements applicable to public offerings and to ongoing disclosure and governance requirements applicable to U.S. ...

Released on: Apr. 4, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part III: SEC Registration for Foreign Banks recorded March, 2013. Foreign banks seeking to diversify their financing opportunities may consider SEC registration. This briefing will focus on the registration process; disclosure considerations for financial institutions; and compliance, governance and ongoing reporting. Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 01:05:06] The registration process and ...

Recorded on: Apr. 2, 2013

Taken from the briefing International Banking, Part IV: Foreign Banks Issuing Covered Bonds into the U.S.recorded March, 2013.Despite the sovereign crisis and heightened volatility, the covered bond market remains very attractive.  Foreign banks continue to access the U.S. markets with covered bond offerings.  We will discuss the market environment, the legal and regulatory considerations, and the process for an exempt offering by a ...

From the program: International Tax Issues 2013

Released on: Feb. 14, 2013

As the world’s economies grow increasingly integrated, the international tax laws of the U.S. impact a greater percentage of businesses and transactions.  These international tax rules affect not only large U.S. and foreign-based multinationals, but also increasingly affect mid-sized and smaller firms, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other commercial activity.  As a result, a working knowledge of these international ...

Recorded on: Apr. 9, 2013

Taken from the briefing Special Problems in Representing Foreign Companies in US Criminal Investigationsrecorded April, 2013.At an accelerating rate, Department of Justice criminal investigations of antitrust, FCPA, money-laundering, financial fraud and other areas focus on foreign companies. A US lawyer representing a foreign company in such an investigation is likely to encounter cultural, institutional and legal disconnects with the US criminal ...

Recorded on: Apr. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program USPTO Post-Grant Patent Trials 2013 Recorded March, 2013 in New YorkThe U.S. District Court & ITC Judicial Perspectives [01:02:26] Parallel universe for patentability/validity determinations between the USPTO and the district courts and the ITC Different claim construction Different burdens of proof Estoppels Stays Timelines of parallel proceedings The purchase price of this segment includes the following ...

Recorded on: Mar. 6, 2013

Taken from the briefing "Tightening the Chokehold" - An Overview of Enhanced OFAC Sanctions and Enforcement recorded March, 2013. The United States has ratcheted up its pressure on bad-actor states- Iran, in particular - through a series of enactments that strengthen sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). In the words of one Congresswoman, this legislation “seeks to tighten the chokehold ...

Recorded on: Apr. 29, 2013

Taken from the briefing Violence Against Women Act 2013 recorded April, 2013.The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been a valuable tool for both law enforcement and immigration practitioners alike. The legislation has helped survivors of domestic and sexual violence come out the shadows and it has provided a mechanism for regularizing the immigration status of these survivors. VAWA 2013 now extends protections to other vulnerable groups.Listen ...