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Released on: May. 30, 2013

Taken from the briefing Crisis Management - A View from Inside and Outside the U.S. recorded May, 2013.Crises are unpredictable but not unmanageable. In recent years, we've seen numerous corporate crises in the headlines, some of which have caused significant damage to companies, and highlighted the critical role of the general counsel as crisis manager. Although a corporate crisis can be a turning point for any company, it does not need to end badly. ...

From the program: Global Trademark Search and Application Workshop 2013

Released on: May. 29, 2013

A faculty of domestic and international legal experts will provide practical guidance for the trademark search and application process in the U.S. and abroad.  Using real-world examples, this practice-based, hands-on workshop will get you involved and provide takeaway tips that can be put into use in daily practice immediately.  Learn about the differences and similarities of differing search strategies here and abroad using interactive ...

From the program: Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California (Free)

Released on: May. 28, 2013

You should view this training if you would like to provide pro bono services to immigrant clients in the areas of housing, immigration, or domestic violence or you would like to improve your representation of immigrant clients generally.  Many immigrant clients require assistance with a constellation of related yet distinct issues.  This program attempts to address these particular areas of overlap.  Experienced practitioners in ...

Released on: May. 23, 2013

Taken from the briefing Distressed IP: Buying, Selling and Licensing Intellectual Property in Distressed Situations recorded May, 2013.The aftermath of the financial meltdown and the continued financial instability around the world give rise to potential opportunities, as well as risks, relating to intellectual property transactions. High-profile bankruptcy filings by global technology companies, such as Nortel and Kodak, followed by the offering ...

Released on: May. 22, 2013

Taken from the briefing Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.: Supreme Court Sets New Limits on Extraterritorial Human Rights Suits recorded May, 2013.On April 17, 2013, the Supreme Court held in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. that the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), which allows suits in federal courts for violations of international law (including international human rights law), is subject to the presumption against extraterritoriality. Chief Justice ...

Released on: May. 21, 2013

Taken from the briefing Sierra Club v. EPA: Clean Air Act Permitting Becomes Even More Complicated and Onerous recorded May, 2013.On January 22, 2013, the court in Sierra Club v. EPA, No. 10-1413 (D.C. Cir. Jan. 22, 2013) issued a decision with far reaching implications for sources seeking a Clean Air Act permit under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. The decision addressed two screening tools – Significant Impact Levels (SILs) ...

From the program: New Developments in Residential Loan Servicing: State, Federal and Programmatic Laws, Regulations and Standards (Free)

Released on: May. 20, 2013

The rules of the road for residential mortgage servicing have changed significantly since the crash in 2008. Since then, a wide variety of agencies, including Congress, federal banking regulators, state attorneys general and the California legislature, have all sought to improve loan servicers’ practices, particularly in connection with the loss mitigation process. The result is a series of overlapping rules, laws and regulations –  from the ...

Released on: May. 20, 2013

Taken from the briefing Managing Litigation: How Advance Planning Will Best Serve You in Getting Ready for Your Next Trial recorded April, 2013.Litigation in both Federal and State Courts has become increasingly difficult, expensive and challenging due to procedural, economic and “cultural” realities. Whether planning for a jury or court-tried case, technology has changed the “playing field” for trial lawyers and their clients. Experienced litigators ...

From the program: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2013

Released on: May. 17, 2013

Enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) continues as a critical priority for both the DOJ and the SEC. Recent FCPA enforcement actions and disclosures demonstrate that no industry is immune from FCPA scrutiny, and FCPA sweep investigations across industry sectors are becoming more common and challenging. Beyond the FCPA, an increasing number of countries, as well as international organizations, are ramping up anti-corruption enforcement ...

Released on: May. 16, 2013

Taken from the briefing Supreme Court's 2012 Blockbuster Term: Review of Major Cases 2013 May, 2013.This is a blockbuster term in the Supreme Court. There are major cases concerning the Fourth Amendment, about the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher education, the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, the right to marriage equality for gays and lesbians, and the ability to sue corporations under the Alien Tort ...

Released on: May. 15, 2013

Taken from the briefing SEC's Extension of Exemptions for Security-Based Swaps 2013 recorded April, 2013.Among its many important changes to the legal landscape, The Dodd-Frank Act defined the term “security” to include security-based swaps. The SEC has taken a deliberative approach in relation to the effects of this change, and recently extended until February, 2014 the expiration date of certain temporary exemptions and interim final rules that ...

Released on: May. 13, 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 ...

From the program: Enforcement 2013: Perspectives from Government Agencies

Released on: May. 10, 2013

We continue to see unprecedented changes in our economic, business and regulatory regimes in general, and in enforcement efforts in particular. This unique program brings together panels of senior staff from the various enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, FINRA, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal ...

Released on: May. 10, 2013

Please note: CLE is not available this program.Taken from the briefing Maximizing Your IP Job Search with Loyola Chicago's PLIP 2013 recorded April, 2013.Lecture Topics  [Total Time: 00:57:58]

From the program: Handling a Securities Case 2013: From Investigation to Trial and Everything in Between

Released on: May. 9, 2013

The landscape of securities litigation is constantly evolving and changing. This program takes you through all the issues that arise in even the most complex securities matters - from the initial government investigation to the filing of the civil cases to either settlement or trial. If you practice in this dynamic field, you know that the need to stay current and develop new strategies and tactics has never been more important. Our faculty of leading ...

Released on: May. 9, 2013

Taken from the briefing Europe's New Unitary Patent Regime: One Patent, One Court recorded April, 2013.Now that 24 EU member states have signed an international treaty establishing a European unified patent court, Europe’s dream of a unified patent system is moving closer to reality. If enough participating states ratify the agreement, the EU will get a new Unitary Patent right - taking effect via a single application throughout most of the EU - and ...

Released on: May. 8, 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 law. ...

From the program: Basics of Mutual Funds and Other Registered Investment Companies 2013

Released on: May. 8, 2013

This program is designed to provide you with a basic overview of the legal, regulatory and operational issues affecting “registered investment companies” – the universe of publicly offered pooled investment vehicles that include mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and others. You will learn the fundamentals of the extensive regulatory framework that dictates the structure and operations of retail investment funds ...

Released on: May. 7, 2013

There will be no CLE credit for this briefing!Taken from the briefing Effective Lateral Partner Recruitment recorded April, 2013.Growing a law firm through lateral hiring is now more difficult than ever before. In almost all areas of practice, there are more firms searching for partners than there are partners committed to moving. At the same time, managing partners are reporting mixed success in their lateral recruitment efforts, with many reporting ...

From the program: International Estate & Tax Planning 2013

Released on: May. 7, 2013

Individuals with connections to more than one country - international private clients - need sophisticated succession and tax planning advisors to help them navigate a complex and sometimes treacherous legal, tax and regulatory environment. These clients include U.S. persons with assets or beneficiaries outside the United States, as well as non-U.S. persons with U.S. connections. Their advisors must view a client’s specific circumstances ...

Released on: May. 6, 2013

Taken from the briefing Financial Firms as ERISA Plan Sponsors - The When, What and How of the QPAM Audit Requirement recorded April, 2013.Starting in 2012 when a Department of Labor amendment of the Qualified Professional Asset Manager (“QPAM”) prohibited transaction class exemption became effective, a new requirement was imposed on financial firms when managing assets of ERISA plans they maintain for their own employees. These firms now must undergo ...

From the program: Advanced Copyright Law Annual Review 2013

Released on: May. 3, 2013

Copyright law has become an increasingly complex area in the face of new technologies and new ways of doing business. To help you keep up-to-date and provide the sophisticated, pragmatic legal advice your clients expect, PLI has brought together a group of leading experts on copyright law. The speakers at this advanced seminar will address critical issues in copyright law, drawing on their extensive experience and judgment.Current issues will be examined ...

From the program: Advanced Trademark Law Annual Review 2013

Released on: May. 2, 2013

Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and case law involving trademarks is essential for corporate and law firm attorneys who specialize in, or often find themselves involved in, this critical area of intellectual property. The 2013 Advanced Trademark Law Annual Review brings together an outstanding faculty of practitioners and industry experts who will provide up-to-date developments in trademark law and practice. This seminar is also noted for ...

From the program: First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities Law in Hong Kong 2013

Released on: May. 2, 2013

PLI has offered the most comprehensive continuing legal education seminars in the United States for more than eighty years, primarily in New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C.  Based on our success in the U.S., PLI expanded to London and have been offering our Institute on Securities Regulation for more than twelve years.  We are excited about our expansion into Asia.Our First Annual Institute on Corporate & Securities ...

Released on: May. 1, 2013

Please note: LPM credit can be awarded for NYS.Taken from the briefing iPad in One Hour: Tips for Using a Tablet in Your Law Practice recorded April, 2013.In the three years since the iPad was first introduced, we have seen it transform from a toy to browse the web, play games, or watch movies, to a serious work productivity device. Every day, lawyers are learning new ways to put the iPad to work in their law practice, to access client information ...