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

Recorded on: Jun. 12, 2012

Taken from he Web Program Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2012 Recorded June 2012 in New York City Lecture Topics International Aspects; Structuring and Negotiating Earn-Outs; Ethics in Negotiating and Documenting Transactions [01:32:13] International Aspects Special diligence concerns, including FCPA, AML, tax and labor issues Structuring to acquire (and perhaps later sell) a non-U.S. company Common drafting ...

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: Oct. 4, 2012

Taken from the Web Program White Collar Crime 2012: Prosecutors and Regulators Speak Recorded October, 2012 in New York A New Facet to the Special Relationship: Cooperation in White Collar Investigations Between the U.S. and U.K. [01:00:44] An overview of the authorities in the U.K. charged with enforcing the laws against white collar crime Trends in U.K. enforcement and how it affects U.S. citizens and U.S. counsel How do U.S. ...

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: 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 ...

From the program: Basics of International Taxation 2012

Released on: Aug. 7, 2012

In a global business, the tax laws of the United States may impact transactions regardless of where the transactions take place. A working knowledge of the U.S. international tax rules is, therefore, of paramount importance to a wide variety of tax and corporate professionals. In this new program, we assembled some of the world’s leading tax experts to discuss the current rules of U.S. international taxation. We will describe how these rules ...

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: 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 segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Licensing ...

Released on: Aug. 3, 2012

Taken from the briefing Calling all DREAMers recorded July, 2012. The DREAM Act was first introduced in 2007 and has subsequently been reintroduced annually since 2009.  The Act aims to provide conditional permanent residence to individuals who were brought to the U.S. as children to continue their education, leading to the possibility of permanent residence.  The Act, however, has yet to become law.  In furtherance of DHS’s ...

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 ...

From the program: Immigration & Naturalization Institute (45th Annual)

Released on: Dec. 4, 2012

This year’s program will examine key immigration trends and hot topics for 2012.  You will hear from Washington insiders about what is likely to happen with immigration legislation during this election year.  Will anything move on bills eliminating the per-country limit for employment-based cases, or increasing immigration opportunities for high-skilled workers?  Will the Obama Administration’s recent actions on business ...

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 ...

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

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 Lecture Topics Government Related Issues [01:01:05] Federal procurement Export -Basic overview of U.S. export controls and trade sanctions -Export control and trade sanctions risks and responsibilities of cloud providers -Export control and trade sanctions risks and responsibilities ...

From the program: Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2012

Recorded on: Jun. 4, 2012

Please note that "ethics" in the program title refers to the “Compliance and Ethics Program” used in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations. It does not specifically refer to legal ethics. Please check the credit calculator to the right for credit information for your jurisdiction. Taken from the Web Program Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2012 recorded May, 2012 in New York. Lecture Topics  ...

From the program: Corporate Counsel Institute 2012

Released on: Oct. 14, 2012

There’s always something new coming along to keep corporate counsel on their toes, and indeed, even awake at night. The role of the corporate counsel continues to evolve 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 possess effective, budget-conscious strategies for managing ...

Recorded on: Oct. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Intellectual Property Law Institute 2012 Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Corporate Counsel Panel: International Issues for Corporate IP and Ancillary Counsel Counsel [01:30:56] Developing procurement, defense and enforcement strategies for global commerce Enforcing patents and copyrights in foreign jurisdictions Licensing to and from foreign companies Pharma collaborations with companies ...

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 ...

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 ...

Recorded on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taken from the briefing Doing Business in the Middle East 2012 recorded November, 2012. The Middle East has been a cross roads between the East and West for thousands of years. Despite its turbulent politics, it continues to be a place of opportunity, which is predicted to outperform Europe and the US in the near term. This Briefing will provide a general introduction to doing business in the Middle East, review its legal system, ...

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 ...

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: May. 2, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Advanced Trademark Law Annual Review 2012 Recorded May, 2012 in New York Extraterritorial Application of the Lanham Act and Foreign Trademark Laws; Gray Market Goods, What Are They and How Do You Stop Them at the Border? [01:02:19] What is the Vanity Fair test for jurisdiction? “Substantial effect”, “significant effect” or “some effect” in the U.S.? How is the “effect” ...